Furniture below the view
Low sofa backs leave more of the glazing visible.
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ROOM 175 · Other
Pines beyond the long windows
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A timber mountain house, conceived for Crested Butte, CO.
The pines are close enough to set the mood. Inside, a white-cushioned sofa sits beneath the windows, with grey chairs pulled around a low timber table. Rust-coloured plaster and a patterned wool rug keep the room warm in tone, while the roof beams give the mountain setting a convincing structure.
See the product sourcesTHE DESIGN
The furniture stays low under the vault. That difference in height allows the roof to feel generous without requiring oversized seating or an imposing fireplace.
A simple contour drawing picks up the lines of the view on the solid wall. Below it, timber, wool and the stone skirting offer enough variation to keep the palette interesting. The open strip beside the chairs leads directly to the garden door.
WHY THE ROOM WORKS
Low seating leaves the timber roof and the pine view room to be seen.
Colour palette
- Oxide red
- Pine
- Stone grey
- Warm white
Warm colour at the side
Rust plaster balances the cooler greens and greys beyond the windows.
A roof with structure
Exposed timber gives the vault a clear rhythm.
Softness underfoot
A large patterned rug brings colour into the centre of the seating group.
WHAT TO BORROW
In a tall room, let the roof provide the drama and keep the furniture at a comfortable scale.
THE PIECES BEHIND THE DESIGN
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Kuba Teak Outdoor Sofa
Teak Warehouse
A low, broad teak frame keeps the view above the sofa open, with pale cushions against the darker rug.
US$4,499.00
Monterey Teak A-Grade Outdoor Club Chair
Teak Warehouse · 2 used in this room
Grey upholstery and a timber frame bring a second material weight to the low sitting group.
US$1,499.00
Palermo Reclaimed Teak Outdoor Coffee Table
Teak Warehouse
A low square timber surface gives the seating a shared centre for books and a tray.
US$389.00