A Sheet Metal Skin Of Oiled Steel Was Selected For The Siding Of This Mountain Home

A Sheet Metal Skin Of Oiled Steel Was Selected For The Siding Of This Mountain Home


The sheet metal skin of oiled steel was selected for the siding of this modern home to bring in the dark tones of the stone masses that had been so inspirational in the design of the home.

James Merrell Architects together with interior design firm Ellen Hanson Designs, completed a modern mountain home in Sun Valley, Idaho, that features an exterior of oiled steel, concrete, and glass.

The sheet metal skin of oiled steel was selected for the siding of this modern home to bring in the dark tones of the stone masses that had been so inspirational in the design of the home.

The sheet metal skin of oiled steel was selected for the siding to bring in the dark tones of the stone masses that had been so inspirational in the design of the home.

The sheet metal skin of oiled steel was selected for the siding of this modern home to bring in the dark tones of the stone masses that had been so inspirational in the design of the home.

The home owner loved the oiled-steel siding, noting the high desert sun burns paint off of traditional wood siding almost instantly, and the maintenance is constant.

The sheet metal skin of oiled steel was selected for the siding of this modern home to bring in the dark tones of the stone masses that had been so inspirational in the design of the home.

Outdoor spaces surround the home, with a covered terrace creating the ideal space for relaxing in the shade.

Outdoor spaces surround the home, with a covered terrace creating the ideal space for relaxing in the shade.
Outdoor spaces surround the home, with a covered terrace creating the ideal space for relaxing in the shade.

A glass front door welcomes people to the home and provides a view of the entryway, a wine cellar, and stairs.

A glass front door welcomes people to the home and provides a view of the entryway, a wine cellar, and stairs.

An artful American flag hangs over the living room fireplace in the living room, while the double height windows flood the room with natural light, and the wood accent wall adds a natural element to the space.

In this living room, an artful American flag hangs over the living room fireplace, while the double height windows floods the room with natural light, and the wood accent wall adds a natural element to the space.
In this living room, an artful American flag hangs over the living room fireplace, while the double height windows floods the room with natural light, and the wood accent wall adds a natural element to the space.

A sitting room with a fireplace has been furnished with a round wood table with a sculptural light above, and a wood sideboard, while a sliding door opens to the terrace.

A sitting room with a fireplace has been furnished with a round wood table with a sculptural light above, and a wood sideboard, while a sliding door opens to the terrace.

In the dining room, floor-to-ceiling windows frame the views, while a live edge dining table provides seating for ten.

In this dining room, floor-to-ceiling windows frame the views, while a live edge dining table provides seating for ten.

The kitchen has green cabinets and a large island and a wine fridge.

The kitchen, with its green cabinets, includes a large island and a wine fridge.
The kitchen, with its green cabinets, includes a large island and a wine fridge.

Wood and steel stairs connect the different levels of the home, and include a leather wrapped metal handrail that a local saddle maker crafted.

Wood and steel stairs connect the different levels of the home, and include a leather wrapped metal handrail that was crafted by a local saddle maker.

At the top of the stairs, there’s a secondary living room with a red couch.

A contemporary living room with a red couch.

Both bedrooms have been furnished with contemporary furniture, while one also include a fireplace.

A contemporary bedroom with a fireplace.
A bedroom with contemporary furnishings.
Photography by Sun Valley Photo | Architecture: James Merrell Architects | Interior Design: Ellen Hanson Designs | Landscape Architecture: LaGuardia Design Group | Builder: Kavanagh Construction

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