A Colorado Mullet House Hides Its Wild Side Behind a Traditional Facade

The exterior walls of the mudroom are clad in a trellis—a historic feature commonly seen in the neighborhood, rendered here in a modern expression. "The exterior is clad entirely in western red cedar, painted as required in the historic district," says architect Nicholas Fiore. "Cedar has excellent rot and insect resistance, and takes paint beautifully—although we admit it was very hard to paint it once it was installed in all of its honey-tone glory!"