![sagemodern have designed this contemporary home nestled between the trees along side a golf course in Truckee, California.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/contemporary-architecture_271016_01-800x533.jpg)
sagemodern have designed this contemporary home nestled between the trees along side a golf course in Truckee, California.
![The home, designed as a secluded and relaxing environment for a family, has plenty of outdoor room and combines wood with black elements for a dramatic color palette.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/contemporary-architecture_271016_02-800x1619.jpg)
The home, designed as a secluded and relaxing environment for a family, has plenty of outdoor room and combines wood with black elements for a dramatic color palette.
![The home, designed as a secluded and relaxing environment for a family, has plenty of outdoor room and combines wood with black elements for a dramatic color palette.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/contemporary-architecture_271016_03-800x1619.jpg)
Inside, the wood element carries through to the ceiling and becomes a feature within the interior. The home has an open floor plan on the main level, with the lounge, sitting area/fireplace, dining and kitchen all sharing the same space, ideal for a large family.
![This contemporary home has an open floor plan on the main level, with the lounge, sitting area / fireplace, dining and kitchen all sharing the same space, ideal for a large family.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/contemporary-architecture_271016_04-800x1619.jpg)
Off the living room there’s a covered deck set up for outdoor dining.
![This modern home has a covered deck set up for outdoor dining.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/contemporary-architecture_271016_05-800x533.jpg)
Back inside, a long dining table separates the living room from the kitchen, and a large pendant lamp anchors the dining area within the open floor plan.
![In this modern home, a long dining table separates the living room from the kitchen, and a large pendant lamp anchors the dining area within the open floor plan.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/contemporary-architecture_271016_06-800x1076.jpg)
In the kitchen, a dark wood island with bar has been paired with light colored cabinets and countertops. There’s also an eat-in breakfast nook in the corner.
![In this modern kitchen, a dark wooden island with bar has been paired with light colored cabinets and countertops. There's also an eat-in breakfast nook in the corner.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/contemporary-architecture_271016_07-800x1619.jpg)
On the main level of the home, there’s also a mudroom with a built-in drying rack for gloves and shoes.
![This mudroom has a built-in bench and a drying rack for wet shoes, gloves and jackets.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/contemporary-architecture_271016_08-800x533.jpg)
A media room makes sure the kids have somewhere to go to watch movies and relax.
![This media room has access to the deck outside through glass sliding doors.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/contemporary-architecture_271016_09-800x533.jpg)
And if there’s work to be done, there’s a home office with a view of the trees.
![This home office with a built-in desk has a large picture window with views of the trees outside.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/contemporary-architecture_271016_10-800x533.jpg)
The upper floor of the home is dedicated to the bedrooms. The master bedroom has a fireplace, an ensuite bathroom and a private balcony.
![This master bedroom has a fireplace, an ensuite bathroom and a private balcony.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/contemporary-architecture_271016_11-800x1619.jpg)
The kids room has been set up with built-in bunk beds and plenty of storage.
![This kids room has been set up with built-in bunk beds (to sleep four) and plenty of storage.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/contemporary-architecture_271016_12-800x533.jpg)
Here’s a look at another bathroom within the home, white subway tiles have been used on the wall to keep the bathroom looking bright and airy.
![White subway tiles and a dark vanity with some open shelves have been used in the design of this bathroom](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/contemporary-architecture_271016_13-800x1200.jpg)