Interior designer Abbe Murray stepped in to select furnishings that could complement the earthy material palette, punctuating an array of neutral-hued pieces with soft gray, light blue and pale green hues—quiet accents that harmonize with the surroundings and sky. “I like to be consistent with color, especially within an incredibly open layout,” notes Murray. Given the architecture’s Japandi inspiration, she also strove to include moments that celebrate the concept of wabi-sabi, a Japanese philosophy embracing the beauty of the natural world’s imperfections. “We used wood with extra knots or a live edge, imperfect concrete textures, and woven details with an organic, handmade feel,” the designer points out. “Japanese design and mountain living overlap in their materiality.” Art pieces and a few antiques the family acquired throughout Asia also support the Japandi aesthetic, while a hint of fur (see the shaggy sheepskin ottomans in the great room) brings a sense of Scandinavian hygge that’s right at home in the Rockies.

The new home feels transformative, shares the wife, especially given the smaller city apartments the family had shared over the years. “Every space here is so inviting, and I appreciate every nuance,” she reflects. “We wanted our sons to experience a place that really draws you outdoors to enjoy the beauty of the land.”