Whole Home 2020

Where do I dream of living? It’s a question many of us have asked ourselves this year. Setting aside a million tiny existential crises, it’s tough to argue with Colorado, considering its gorgeous scenery and population of active thrill seekers. When deciding where to build our third Whole Home Concept House, we were taken with a new development between Denver and Colorado Springs: Fox Hill, an eco-friendly community built around a sustainable farm, where residents can pick their own squash and grab some fresh eggs while taking in views of the Front Range. We chose our very own lot, then made some calls. The first was to local builder Nicholas Custom Homes, who dug in (literally) and created a family home that fit into this forward-thinking neighborhood. Next came 10 of the country’s top design teams, who descended on the site—and Zoomed their way through renderings and blueprints when they couldn’t be there in person—to offer new ways to approach every room in our home, regardless of its pre-labeled function. The result is this 5,400-square-foot house that brings in fresh ideas, fresh (albeit thin) Colorado air, and showcases the comfort, delight, and capability we desperately crave now. Is that the altitude or are we just dizzy with excitement?