![Designed by architecture firm Entasis and built by Old Greenwich Builders, this modern ranch-style house in Denver, Colorado, balances organic materials with uncomplicated design.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/modern-house-with-outdoor-space-180819-222-01-800x536.jpg)
Photography by Teri Fotheringham
Designed by architecture firm Entasis and built by Old Greenwich Builders, this modern ranch-style house in Denver, Colorado, balances organic materials with uncomplicated design.
Landscaping at the front of the house highlights the path to the front door.
![Landscaping at the front of this modern house highlights the path to the front door. #LandscapingIdeas #CurbAppeal #FrontGarden](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/modern-house-landscaping-architecture-180819-223-02-800x1076.jpg)
Photography by Teri Fotheringham
Stepping inside the gate and there’s a small courtyard that provides access to the custom 10 foot pivoting glass front door.
![Landscaping Ideas - Stepping inside the gate of this modern house, there's a small courtyard that provides access to the custom 10 foot pivoting glass front door. #Courtyard #Gate #LandscapingIdeas #PivotingDoor #FrontDoor](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/modern-house-entryway-front-door-180819-223-03-800x1076.jpg)
Photography by Teri Fotheringham
The front entryway opens up to the living room that showcases limestone walls and an open flame fireplace.
![Living Room Ideas - The front entryway of this modern house opens up to the living room that showcases limestone walls and an open flame fireplace. #LivingRoom #Fireplace #LimestoneWalls](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/modern-living-room-with-fireplace-180819-223-04-800x1063.jpg)
Photography by Teri Fotheringham
Clerestory windows are featured throughout the home, like in the kitchen. A walk-through pantry is hidden behind the rear kitchen cabinets, while an island provides additional seating space and hidden lighting adds a soft glow.
![Kitchen Ideas - Clerestory windows are featured throughout this modern house, like in the kitchen. A walk-through pantry is hidden behind the rear kitchen cabinets, while an island provides additional seating space and hidden lighting adds a soft glow. #KitchenIdeas #KitchenDesign #WoodKitchen #Hidden Pantry](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/modern-wood-and-white-kitchen-180819-223-06-800x1052.jpg)
Photography by Teri Fotheringham
Adjacent to the kitchen is a small sitting area that looks out to the rear garden.
![Floor to ceiling glass wall provide uninterrupted views of the modern pergola outside. #InteriorDesign #GlassWalls](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/modern-interior-design-sitting-area-180819-223-07-800x1056.jpg)
Photography by Teri Fotheringham
Floor to ceiling glass pocket doors off the living room open up to the rear patio.
Surrounded by a shallow pool of water, the sunken terrace is highlighted by a Japanese Tea House, where the light dances throughout the IPE slats creating dramatic shadow play.
![Landscaping Ideas - Surrounded by a shallow pool of water, this modern sunken terrace is highlighted by a Japanese Tea House, where the light dances throughout the IPE slats creating dramatic shadow play. #Landscaping #LandscapingIdeas #ModernPergola #Pergola](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/modern-outdoor-space-pergola-water-feature-180819-223-08-800x1032.jpg)
Photography by Teri Fotheringham
Back inside, and there’s a hallway that leads to a private master wing.
![This modern hallway features a floor to ceiling glass wall and a wall of limestone. #HallwayIdeas #HallwayDesign #Windows #LimestoneWall](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/modern-hallway-glass-walls-180819-224-09-800x533.jpg)
Photography by Teri Fotheringham
The master bedroom has a wood accent wall that acts as a headboard, while wide plank White Oak has been used for the flooring.
![Bedroom Ideas - This modern master bedroom has a wood accent wall that acts as a headboard, while wide plank White Oak has been used for the flooring. #MasterBedroom #BedroomIdeas #BedroomDesign #ModernBedroom](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/modern-bedroom-wood-accent-wall-180819-224-10-800x539.jpg)
Photography by Teri Fotheringham
Between the bedroom and the bathroom is a custom designed walk-in closet.
![Closet Ideas - Between the master bedroom and the bathroom is a custom designed walk-in closet with plenty of storage. #WalkInCloset #ClosetIdeas #WalkInWardrobe](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/modern-walk-in-closet-bathroom-180819-224-11-800x533.jpg)
Photography by Teri Fotheringham
In the bathroom, there’s a floating vanity and mirror that both feature hidden lighting. Limestone walls in two styles, ledge and honed, are showcased and help to keep the bathroom bright.
![Bathroom Ideas - In this modern master bathroom, there's a floating vanity and mirror that both feature hidden lighting. Limestone walls in two styles, ledge and honed, are showcased and help to keep the bathroom bright. #BathroomIdeas #MasterBathroom #ModernBathroom](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/modern-white-bathroom-180819-224-12-800x1076.jpg)
Photography by Teri Fotheringham
Back in the main living area, and there are stairs that lead down to the lower floor. A large skylight and window help to keep the stairwell bright.
![A large skylight and window help to keep this modern stairwell bright. #Stairwell #Staircase #DecorativeHandrails #Windows #Skylight](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/modern-stairs-skylight-window-180819-224-13-800x1200.jpg)
Photography by Teri Fotheringham
Downstairs, there are polished concrete floors and 10 feet ceilings throughout.
![In this modern basement, polished concrete floors and 10 feet ceilings are featured throughout. #ConcreteFloors #PolishedConcrete #Basement](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/modern-basement-sitting-room-art-180819-225-14-800x1076.jpg)
Photography by Teri Fotheringham
In the living space, walls of white Rift Oak paneling have been used too add a touch of warmth to the space.
![Living Room Ideas - In this modern living space, walls of white Rift Oak paneling have been used too add a touch of warmth to the space. #LivingRoomIdeas #ModernLivingRoom #WoodAccentWall #LivingRoom](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/modern-living-room-wood-accent-wall-180819-224-15-800x533.jpg)
Photography by Teri Fotheringham
There’s also a platinum glass back-lit offset bar that’s been combined with a floating quartz base. Adjacent to the bar is a glass enclosed wine room.
![Home Bar Ideas - This modern house has a platinum glass back-lit offset bar that's been combined with a floating quartz base. Adjacent to the bar is a glass enclosed wine room. #HomeBar #BarDesign #WineRoom #WineStorage](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/modern-home-bar-wine-storage-180819-225-16-800x1039.jpg)
Photography by Teri Fotheringham | To learn more about this house visit Mile High Modern.
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