A Contemporary Ranch Home Bathed In Light And Natural Materials

July 30, 2024
A ranch house that seamlessly integrates rustic charm and contemporary elegance.

Farmer Payne Architects together with interior designer firm Suede Studio, have completed a ranch house in Idaho, that seamlessly integrates rustic charm and contemporary elegance.

Adorned with authentic hand-hewn heavy timber and stone with big grout joints reminiscent of old-world craftsmanship, the home provides a warm and lived-in feel for the family that resides there.

A ranch house that seamlessly integrates rustic charm and contemporary elegance.

At the rear of the home, the back courtyard features an outdoor fire pit, with floor-to-ceiling windows leading into the main living area.

At the rear of this ranch home, the back courtyard features an outdoor fire pit, with floor-to-ceiling windows leading into the main living area.

Rustic hand-hewn timbers add character and charm to an outdoor patio.

A contemporary ranch home has rustic hand-hewn timbers that add character and charm to an outdoor patio.

Another side of the home features an outdoor kitchen and entertaining area.

A contemporary ranch home features an outdoor kitchen and entertaining area.

An outdoor hot tub off the side of the home creates an ideal spot to relax.

An outdoor hot tub off the side of the home creates an ideal spot to relax.

Steel doors, stone, antique flooring, floor-to-ceiling windows, and rustic hand-hewn timbers create a unique and warm interior.

Steel doors, stone, antique flooring, floor-to-ceiling windows, and rustic hand-hewn timbers create a unique and warm interior for this contemporary ranch home.

The main living area has floor-to-ceiling glass offering year-round views of the surrounding mountains, and inviting the outdoors in.

The main living area of this ranch home has floor-to-ceiling glass offering year-round views of the surrounding mountains, and inviting the outdoors in.

Floor-to-ceiling stone creates a rustic and European feel in the living/dining area.

Floor-to-ceiling stone creates a rustic and European feel in the living/dining area.

Stone and custom light fixtures frame an opening between the living and kitchen area.

An opening between the living and kitchen area in a contemporary ranch home is framed by stone and custom light fixtures.

A custom kitchen with dark countertops and finishes blend modern with rustic.

A custom kitchen with dark countertops and finishes blends modern with rustic.

In the bathroom, the bathtub is positioned to take advantage of views through the Dutch window.

In this contemporary bathroom, the bathtub is positioned to take advantage of views through the Dutch window.
Photography by Gabe Border Photography | Architect: Farmer Payne Architects | Interior Designer: Suede Studio