![A new home was inspired by the nearby historic houses in the neighborhood.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/contemporary-black-house-with-porch-180424-1204-01.jpg)
Photography by David Lauer Photography
Architecture firm FLOWER, together with interior design studio Saltwolf, has completed a new home in Boulder, Colorado, whose design was inspired by the nearby historic houses in the neighborhood.
The home includes a steep, single gable roof with a wide welcoming porch, modest width and height dimensions, and a classic Juliet balcony.
![A new home was inspired by the nearby historic houses in the neighborhood.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/black-house-exterior-180424-1208-01.jpg)
Photography by David Lauer Photography
The gable roof is articulated as a thin folded plane and thin fascia, while the ‘traditional’ gable filigree becomes a strong visual screen element and lightbox (and a useful filter for car headlights as the house sits at a ‘T’ intersection). The gable screen repeats as trellis-applique on the mudroom walls and as a custom screen door.
![A modern home features a black lattice screen on its exterior.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/modern-black-house-exterior-lattice-180424-1210-01.jpg)
Photography by Nicholas Fiore
![A modern home features a black lattice screen on its exterior.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/modern-black-house-exterior-lattice-180424-1210-02.jpg)
Photography by Ryan Hughes
Throughout the interior, clean and crisp warm wood built-ins are featured in every room. Some examples are a built-in banquette with storage, and a wood-lined window seat.
![A modern built-in bench with storage.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/built-in-seating-180424-1217-01.jpg)
Photography by Joni Schrantz
![A modern wood-lined window seat.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/built-in-window-seat-180424-800-01.jpg)
Photography by Ryan Hughes
In the dining room, dark cabinetry provides plenty of storage while the mirror helps to reflect light in the space.
![In this dining room, dark cabinetry provides plenty of storage while the mirror helps to reflect light in the space.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/modern-dining-room-180424-1216-01.jpg)
Photography by Joni Schrantz
Paneling and cabinetry (white oak and walnut) warm up the interior spaces. In the kitchen, wood has been paired with light-colored cabinets.
![In this modern kitchen, wood has been paired with light-colored cabinets.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/modern-white-wood-kitchen-with-island-180424-1215-01.jpg)
Photography by Joni Schrantz
In the main bedroom, the ceiling is composed of lap siding installed at an angle, aligned perfectly at the ridge, while built-in dressers make smart use of the available space.
![In this main bedroom, the ceiling is composed of lap siding installed at an angle, aligned perfectly at the ridge, while built-in dressers make smart use of the available space.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/modern-bedroom-wood-ceiling-180424-756-01.jpg)
Photography by Joni Schrantz
![In this main bedroom, the ceiling is composed of lap siding installed at an angle, aligned perfectly at the ridge, while built-in dressers make smart use of the available space.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/wood-ceiling-detail-180424-757-01.jpg)
Photography by Nicholas Fiore
![In this main bedroom, the ceiling is composed of lap siding installed at an angle, aligned perfectly at the ridge, while built-in dressers make smart use of the available space.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/built-in-bedroom-dressers-180424-758-01.jpg)
Photography by Ryan Hughes
In the bathroom, a large wood vanity provides plenty of storage, while the round sinks complement the white wall lights, and the mirrors add a touch of fun.
![In this modern bathroom, a large wood vanity provides plenty of storage, while the round sinks complement the white wall lights, and the mirrors add a touch of fun.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/modern-bathroom-vanity-wood-180424-1212-01.jpg)
Photography by Joni Schrantz
In the mudroom, custom floor-to-ceiling cabinets and shelving take up the wall, while a nature-inspired wallpaper adds an artistic element. Opposite the cabinetry is a pegboard wall that includes hooks that can be moved when needed.
![In this mudroom, custom floor-to-ceiling cabinets and shelving take up the wall, while a nature-inspired wallpaper adds an artistic element. Opposite the cabinetry is a pegboard wall that includes hooks that can be moved when needed.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/mudroom-with-built-in-shelving-wallpaper-180424-801-01.jpg)
Photography by Joni Schrantz
![In this mudroom, custom floor-to-ceiling cabinets and shelving take up the wall, while a nature-inspired wallpaper adds an artistic element. Opposite the cabinetry is a pegboard wall that includes hooks that can be moved when needed.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/mudroom-with-built-in-shelving-wallpaper-180424-801-02.jpg)
Photography by Joni Schrantz
Other artistic elements can be seen throughout the home, like a psychedelic ‘infinity room’ that exists in a foundation quirk. Mirrors, light-tubes, and a wood viewport were used to create a unique lighting installation.
![A modern home includes a psychedelic ‘infinity room’ that exists in a foundation quirk. Mirrors, light-tubes, and a wood viewport were used to create a unique lighting installation.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/modern-art-180424-1122-01.jpg)
Photography by Nicholas Fiore
![A modern home includes a psychedelic ‘infinity room’ that exists in a foundation quirk. Mirrors, light-tubes, and a wood viewport were used to create a unique lighting installation.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/modern-art-180424-1122-02.jpg)
Photography by Nicholas Fiore
There’s also a ‘carbonite Han Solo’ door flush in a wall that ‘beep-boops’, that leads to a surprising Ninja Room.
![A modern home includes a ‘carbonite Han Solo’ door flush in a wall that ‘beep-boops’, that leads to a surprising Ninja Room.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/modern-art-180424-1122-03.jpg)
Photography by Nicholas Fiore
The Ninja Room which features climbing walls and spaceframes, hammocks, swings, and ropes. A ‘floor window’ in the living room peeks into the ninja room below.
![A home with a Ninja Room, which features climbing walls and spaceframes, hammocks, swings, and ropes. A ‘floor window’ in the living room peeks into the ninja room below.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/home-gym-180424-1124-01.jpg)
Photography by Ryan Hughes
Here’s a look at the floor plans for the home.
![The floor plan of a modern house.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/house-floor-plan-180424-1126-01.jpg)