Appleby Residence by TAB Associates, Inc. - The Architectural Balance

Appleby Bachelor Gulch Residence

The Appleby Residence is a 10,000 s.f. custom six bedroom, eight bath home in the aspen forest of Bachelor Gulch. This great room design includes a two island kitchen, a large masonry fireplace, log trusses, and large windows and decks that provide views of Castle Peak and Red and White Mountain.

The master suite includes a private study with fireplace, access to decks in the front and rear of the home, and separate his and her baths with walk-in dressing rooms. The log structure adds a cozy feel to the inside of the home, while the occupants will enjoy the family/game room, private home theater, and an exercise / ski room.

Above: The great room has vaulted ceilings with log trusses, a large stone fireplace, deck access, and views that look above the Aspen forest to Castle Peak. The great room and dining room space is large, but also comfortable.

Left: Integrating different materials can create a unique look without feeling busy. The flagstone flooring of the main entry combined with the light colored plaster walls give relief to the darker stained log and moss rock walls.

Below: The dining room is open to the great room and has views to Red and White mountain.

The kitchen is open to the great room, is only steps from the main entry and has a pantry and breakfast nook that are accessed from this space. With the open floor plan design, the kitchen has ample natural light from multiple sources.

Above: The main staircase is constructed entirely with the use of logs. The stairs are centrally located in the home and have a reading nook under the open log treads at the lower level (above right).

Right: With old world flare, this wine room provides the client with a unique space for entertaining and the proper wine storage fit for any connoisseur.

Below: The family room on the lower level is spacious and contains a bar, pool table, fireplace, and has on grade patio access. The wine room can be seen beyond the pool table.