It’s exhilarating to dream about building your perfect mountain house with all the elements you’ve always wanted: a gourmet kitchen and seamless outdoor living spaces, sweeping mountain views and a master bath bigger than your first apartment. Building a house as...
This year the Vertical Arts team has been fortunate to receive recognition from industry experts, peers and customers alike and has achieved award wins across a variety of categories. We are proud of the hard work behind each and every one of these awards and are...
After more than a decade of the emergence of the sleek stone, steel, and glass modern homes that have come to define “mountain modern,” we’re seeing a shift toward more traditional design when it comes to new construction and remodels in the Mountain West. Does this...
It’s almost hard to believe these two images are of the same space. Of course, the space is entirely transformed. We worked closely with the client to design and create this outdoor Steamboat sanctuary, a serene living space they can enjoy through all of the mountain...
Building a mountain home is a dream for many, yet getting started on the design process can be confusing and overwhelming – especially if you are new to the mountains. We’re breaking it down with four things you need to know, from choosing the right team to navigating...
Architectural styles can come and go by the decade, becoming especially apparent as mountain towns take turns becoming the new “it” destination for a plethora of snowsports and cozy winter retreats. So, with the start of the decade we asked architecture and design...
The Routt County Retreat homeowners fell in love with an 11-acre farm in the heart of the south valley in Steamboat Springs and sprang into action renovating and restoring the property. When their beloved barn was deemed unsafe they felt a strong obligation to honor...
Does your family or friend group have the home that’s always used for celebrations and gatherings? Do you want your new home to be that home? We can help you design your space to be welcoming, cozy and perfect for entertaining guests, especially during the busy...
The Dream Catcher Trail homeowners moved from the East Coast and through our team’s proprietary envisioning process, we were able to blend Western ranch motif with Old World European charm to create a sprawling, two-story home with a mountain exterior and East Coast...
Do you dream of spending more time in your favorite mountain getaway than you do in the city? When the time comes for you to create the vacation home of your dreams, it’s always best to know what you’re getting into before the process of designing, planning and...