Modern Rustic Interior Home Tour

By Interior Designer TRACY SVENDEN | Published on July 20, 2024 |

Modern Rustic Interior Home Tour: Nestled in the mountains, this luxurious home is a symphony of comfort and style. In collaboration with their client, Studio McGee has masterfully blended the client’s personality with the firm’s signature touch. The result? A space that feels both relaxed and elevated.

The modern architecture provides a clean canvas, allowing the warmth and character of textural materials to shine. Imagine rich, natural elements like stone and wood, adding depth and warmth, perfectly balanced with sleek, modern furniture and fixtures.

But this isn’t a strictly minimalist haven. Studio McGee embraced their client’s love for pattern and color, weaving in playful touches throughout the home to create a truly unique and “fun and funky” aesthetic.

Every detail is intentional. Rooms are thoughtfully designed to maximize the breathtaking mountain views, ensuring every corner feels inviting and grand. This luxurious mountain home is a testament to the power of collaboration, where personal style meets expert design to create a truly unforgettable space. Images courtesy of Studio McGee.

The magic of designing a home lies in the intricate layering of elements—collaborating with architects and builders, crafting furniture layouts, and meticulously planning the “paint schedule” for each room. Shea and her design team excel at creating a unified paint plan that seamlessly connects the various spaces while still allowing the home to boast its own unique color story.

For The Summit Estate, this story unfolds through a tapestry of earthy neutrals punctuated by pops of richer hues inspired by the vibrant palette of a Utah autumn. Below, you’ll find a complete list of the paint colors used, allowing you to recreate this stunning look in your own home.

Entryway

The entryway’s modern rustic design sets the tone for the entire home—warm and inviting. Shea McGee and her team knew this first impression mattered. Instead of cold, sterile drywall, they opted for visually captivating stone and raw timber, creating a space rich with texture and character.

A round table in the center invites conversation, while additional seating tucked around the edges encourages guests to linger. But the true stars of the show are the art pieces – a playful peek into the homeowner’s personality and a hint of the creative freedom they gave the design team. This entryway is more than just a threshold; it promises a unique and delightful home to come.

Design Tip:

Break up vast expanses of drywall with textured wall treatments like stone. This will introduce warmth and coziness that plain white walls often lack, adding depth and character to your space.

Living Room

The living room provided a unique layout challenge. Shea McGee and her team wanted to showcase the breathtaking view while creating a conversational seating area around the fireplace. To top it all off, the layout needed to flow seamlessly to the kitchen and dining room.

Once they designed the layout code, Shea and her team presented a mood board brimming with personality. Picture a sophisticated yet edgy mix: a curved plaid sofa, armchairs with sleek sloped arms, and a coffee table grounded by chunky, organic legs. It perfectly captured the client’s aesthetic with a touch of the signature Studio McGee style.

“The best part of designing custom homes,” Shea explains, “is that moment when you truly understand your client’s taste. We can present something we know they’ll love while still delivering the Studio McGee style they hired us for.” This living room exemplifies that perfect marriage of personal vision and expert design.

Dune White

In many of the home’s communal spaces, Dune White by Benjamin Moore is used. Dune White is a versatile shade that has undertones of grey and green.

Kitchen & Pantry

In any well-designed space, there’s usually a piece that sets the tone for everything else. In The Summit Estate’s kitchen, that crown jewel was the range. “The client craved a statement maker,” explains Shea McGee. Enter a stunning dark green Lacanche range seamlessly integrated with the cabinetry for a unified look.

But a striking range needs a supporting cast. A plaster range hood draws the eye upwards, adding vertical interest, while a warm wood band across the cabinets visually ties them to the exposed shelves. Since the range wasn’t centered in the room, Shea balanced the layout with a clever pantry door that disappears into the cabinetry, adding a touch of playful whimsy.

The dramatic soapstone island countertop anchors the space and provides ample seating for six on the barstools pulled up beside it. This kitchen is a masterclass in balancing bold design with practical needs, ensuring it’s both beautiful and a joy to cook in.

Design Tips:

For an English-inspired look, consider lowering your cabinets slightly. This approach works especially well in rooms with tall ceilings, helping to create a more balanced feel.

In an open-concept kitchen and dining room, pair oversized pendants with a linear chandelier to ensure a cohesive space with a natural flow.

Dining Room

The heart of the dining room is a custom-sized McGee & Co. Orville Dining Table, generously stretching to seat twelve. But comfort is just as important as capacity. Shea McGee and her team opted for upholstered benches along one side instead of chairs for a softer touch. “It creates a nice variation in height,” Shea explains.

Opposite the benches sits a beautiful wooden hutch, each shelf meticulously styled with a curated collection of kitchen and dining treasures. It adds a touch of personality and functionality, keeping essentials close at hand.

Primary Suite

This beautiful primary suite perfectly blends modern design with classic undertones. The walls are adorned with a dramatic charcoal grasscloth wallpaper, while exposed wood beams on the ceiling and a sophisticated marble fireplace surround add a sense of timeless elegance.

The room’s focal point is a dark wood four-poster bed. Berkus and her team have carefully curated a furniture collection surrounding it, each piece boasting a unique and interesting detail. “There’s not a single generic item here,” Shea emphasizes; “every selection has a touch of character.”

The ensuite bathroom introduces a surprising yet successful design choice. “We opted for a green-stained vanity,” explains Shea. “This not only highlights the natural wood grain but also perfectly complements the mountain home aesthetic.” Unlacquered brass fixtures throughout the bathroom already show signs of developing a beautiful patina, adding another layer of charm that will deepen with age.

Design Tip:

For a unique and personalized touch, customize your picture frame mats. Here, they used a patterned fabric mat to create an eclectic look.

Guest Bedroom 1

Bathed in warm sunlight streaming through floor-to-ceiling windows, the space boasts walls painted in a unique yet sophisticated shade—Benjamin Moore’s Coriander Seed. “It’s a touch unexpected,” Shea admits, “but the neutral undertones harmonize beautifully with the surrounding mountain scenery.”

Coriander Seed

The walls in the junior suite bedroom are painted in Coriander Seed by Benjamin Moore.

Guest Bedroom 2

The second guest bedroom exudes tranquility with crisp white walls as its canvas. A textural element is introduced through the use of a white, curved boucle headboard. Layers of cozy white bedding are topped with a burnt orange duvet cover, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. Two burnt orange pendant lights flank either side of the bed, mirroring the color in the burnt orange, tan, and green area rug that graces the floor.

Guest Bedroom 3

The third guest bedroom embraces a tranquil atmosphere with a neutral backdrop that beautifully complements the centerpiece—a plush velvet-upholstered bed in a warm, burnt orange hue. Susan Connor Scala Wallpaper in Ochre provides subtle visual interest, its delicate pattern providing a touch of sophistication.

A West Elm woven bed blanket in a deep charcoal creates a striking contrast against the white bedding. Floor-to-ceiling tan curtains frame the room, drawing the eye toward the breathtaking mountain vista beyond.

Home Office

This moody mountain office exudes a sense of rustic charm. Rich, dark-stained wood envelops the entire space, forming a herringbone pattern on the floor and transforming into vertical panels that climb the walls and ceiling. The wood paneling seamlessly extends beyond the steel-framed windows in a unique design element, blurring the lines between the interior and the natural world outside. A curated selection of eclectic pieces – a plaid-covered settee, vintage golf clubs, and a well-worn football – are displayed around the room, adding to the distinctive character of this retreat.

Nightfall

A deep-hued, moody space, the office cabinetry is Nightfall by Benjamin Moore.

Design Tip:

For a cozy and unified effect, wrap the entire room in the same wood stain. This approach creates a warm and cohesive feeling.

Mudroom & Laundry Room

As with any well-appointed mountain home, a mudroom is a must-have. This one takes functionality to a new level, featuring warm wheat-toned walls painted in “Rattan” by Benjamin Moore. The rich wood tones that grace other areas of the house extend into the laundry room, though here they take on a more rustic, textured form, perfectly complementing the utilitarian purpose of both spaces.

Rattan

The mudroom features a very fun pop that Shea and the design team are thrilled with. The walls, trimwork, and cabinetry are painted in Rattan by Benjamin Moore.

Louisburg Green

The walls, trimwork, and cabinetry are painted in Louisburg Green by Benjamin Moore.

Home Bar

Tucked away behind a set of sleek steel doors lies a private sanctuary for wine lovers – a meticulously designed wine room ideal for storing an extensive collection. Next door, the home boasts a second, inviting bar area. The backsplash stuns in a dramatic display of blue Zellige tiles, perfectly complemented by color-matched wood shelves and a gleaming brass rail.

Benjamin Moore Knoxville Gray

The basement bar shelves are painted Knoxville Gray by Benjamin Moore.

Lounge & Hang Out Space

Unwind and take in the breathtaking mountain panorama from this inviting lounge space with large windows. A large charcoal gray sectional beckons you to sink in, while throw pillows in rich autumn hues add pops of color and warmth.

A plush area rug, its texture complementing the slate gray flooring, grounds the space. Decorative pots filled with branches bring a touch of nature indoors, creating a truly serene escape.

Bunk Room

“The bunk room was the ideal canvas for a statement-making wallpaper,” enthuses Shea. The bunk beds are painted a dramatic “Dark Pewter” by Benjamin Moore, while the surrounding walls are adorned with a bold and playful pattern – MORPH by Quercus & Co.

“When designing bunk rooms,” Shea explains, “our approach is always guided by the specific space we have to work with. We love configuring the bottom bunks perpendicular to the top if there’s enough room. This clever layout allows us to incorporate nightstands between the lower beds,” maximizing usable space in a room designed for multiple occupants.

In contrast, the adjoining bunk bathroom takes a more subdued approach with a long trough sink and a minimalist color palette. This allows the luxurious materials of the bathroom to take center stage and truly shine.

Dark Pewter

The bunkbeds are painted in Dark Pewter by Benjamin Moore. The surrounding walls are papered in MORPH in Navy by Quercus & Co.

Design Tip:

Pair colors and patterns for a playful vibe. Mix vibrant hues with bold prints to create a lively and personality-filled space.

Modern Rustic Interior Conclusion

If you want to create a modern rustic look in your own home, consider incorporating earthy tones, rustic elements, a neutral color palette, and natural textures. A few key elements of a modern rustic decor include:

-wooden floors

-massive stone fireplaces

-clean lines

-use of natural materials

-stone walls

-wood ceiling beams

-reclaimed wood

-soft textiles

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