Sometimes, a home just needs a little freshening up, rather than a full-scale, tear-down renovation. Such was the case with a home in Bachelor Gulch. The homeowners moved into their previously part-time home full time and just wanted to modernize the furnishings, as opposed to removing all of the home’s wood and stone, which gives it that mountain aesthetic.
The couple had spent a lot of time in London, so they tended toward more traditional taste. Yet, the home’s palette originated in a different era, with yellowish faux finish and over-accessorized, bulky furniture in predominantly reds and dark browns, says Yvonne Jacobs, owner of Jacobs + Interiors in Edwards. “They didn’t want a full-on remodel, deleting the stone and wood, so we executed (the remodel) nicely with paint and fabric color,” she said.
“It’s a good example of how you don’t have to completely re-do everything.” The entryway affords a gorgeous view from a wall of windows, accented by vaulted ceilings lined with timber. Before, some of the best “seats” in the house weren’t fully utilized; instead, a game table near the windows, along with two chairs — one with its back facing the view — limited its use.
“It’s a better layout for how they entertain and for their lifestyle.” Yvonne Jacobs, owner of Jacobs + Interiors Meanwhile, the main area of the open great room felt a bit boxy with its dark furnishings, consisting of a leather sofa, two reddish, overstuffed chairs next to each.