Summer House

Let’s create a summer retreat in the dry Denver weather,” were the instructions of a couple from Houston.

They had purchased a 1950s ranch, but wanted a contemporary style that took full advantage of the shaded backyard.

Adding a stucco shell and a more pronounced entrance gave the property the right street appeal. A full renovation of the interior placed the main spaces against removable doors and walls to blur the boundaries of indoor and outdoor living.

The house grew with a great room addition, but what really made it seem grand was the removal of several sections of interior walls and an increased ceiling height.