A Dark Wood Exterior Complements The Forest Surrounding This Modern Home

August 16, 2024
A modern home with a dark wood exterior complements the surrounding forest.

Design and build company Alloy Homes Incorporated, has sent us photos of a new home they completed in Calgary, Alberta, that was artfully designed around its relationship with the mature urban forest across the street

A modern home with a dark wood exterior complements the surrounding forest.

Stepping inside, we see a minimalist foyer with a bench and metallic accents.

A minimalist foyer with a bench and metallic accents.

Each room in the home offers a unique perspective on the woodland, which culminates in a double-height ceiling and windows in the living room. There’s also a fireplace to keep warm on a cool night.

A modern living room with a fireplace has a double-height ceiling and a wall of windows.
A modern living room with a fireplace has a double-height ceiling and a wall of windows.
A modern living room with a fireplace has a double-height ceiling and a wall of windows.

The living room connects with the dining area and kitchen.

The living room in this modern home connects with the dining area and kitchen.

The dining area has windows on two sides, with black-framed doors that open to an outdoor living room.

This open-plan dining area has windows on two sides, with black-framed doors that open to an outdoor living room.

The kitchen is located behind the dining area and has dark wood cabinets that match the dining table. A central island adds countertop space, while cabinets on the walls on either side add storage.

The kitchen is located behind the dining area and has dark wood cabinets that match the dining table. A central island adds countertop space, while cabinets on the walls on either side add storage.
The kitchen is located behind the dining area and has dark wood cabinets that match the dining table. A central island adds countertop space, while cabinets on the walls on either side add storage.

A walk-in pantry is located behind the kitchen.

A walk-in pantry is located behind the kitchen.

Stairs lead from the main level up to the lofted area, which provides a top-down view of the living room below.

Stairs lead from the main level up to the lofted area, which provides a top-down view of the living room below.
Stairs lead from the main level up to the lofted area, which provides a top-down view of the living room below.

The home also includes a home office, with corner windows providing an uninterrupted forest view.

A modern home office with corner windows that provide an uninterrupted view of the forest.
Photography by Eymeric Widling