Darkish cedar siding, cantilevered decks, and a cedar scorching tub look out to Lake Pend Oreille.

Eerkes Architects designed this mountain trendy house on the prime of a steeply sloped website at The Idaho Membership in Sandpoint, Idaho. Referred to as Basking Moose, the home seems to be out over pine forests, Lake Pend Oreille, and snowy mountain peaks within the distance.
The house is made up of three volumes related by glass bridges, with cantilevered decks extending out over the hillside on each ranges. Darkish stained cedar siding was chosen to imitate the tones of tree bark, serving to the home mix into the forest. Inside, cedar ceilings and white oak flooring hold issues heat and welcoming. Proceed beneath to see the remainder of this wonderful mountain retreat…
Hillside Setting Above Lake Pend Oreille

From above, you’ll be able to see simply how nicely the house matches into the forested slope. Massive home windows on every degree soak up views of the timber and the lake beneath.

Above: Uncovered timber roof beams lengthen previous the glass-walled bedrooms on each ranges.
Entry with a Customized Wooden Door

An entry backyard leads guests to the entrance door. Alongside the way in which, this opening between two volumes frames a view of Lake Pend Oreille via the timber.


The customized wooden entrance door was constructed by Smithwright, with a tall oak door pull set into black metal brackets.

Above: Step inside, and the lake views open up immediately.
Metal Staircase with Thick Wooden Treads

Simply inside, a blackened metal staircase with thick wooden treads connects the 2 ranges. Perforated metallic guardrails hold it feeling open, letting mild cross via from the tall home windows.

Nice Room with a Linear Fire

The good room has a linear fuel hearth set right into a white oak paneled wall, with the TV inbuilt above. Sliding glass doorways open with no threshold onto the Ipe deck, making it straightforward to maneuver between inside and outside. Classic picket skis grasp on the wall subsequent to an Eames lounge chair… a enjoyable nod to the slopes close by!

Above: The cedar ceiling continues via the eating and front room, including heat to the darkish window frames and black accents.

Eating Room with a Stay-Edge Desk

An extended live-edge eating desk faces a wall of glass searching to Lake Pend Oreille. Matte black chairs and a slim linear pendant hold the look easy, so all eyes keep on the view.

Above: From the eating room, you’ll be able to see straight into the kitchen.
What We Love About This House
This mountain trendy house in Sandpoint was made for having fun with the outside in each season. We love the darkish cedar siding, the nice and cozy wooden ceilings, and the way practically each room seems to be out to the lake. Our favourite spot must be the cedar scorching tub… we are able to simply think about soaking there after an extended day on the ski slopes (or after an extended hike in the summertime months)!
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Kitchen with a Black Stone Island

The kitchen has flat-panel oak cabinetry with built-in home equipment and a hidden pantry. Tall home windows on both sides of the matte black vary hood herald pure mild and views of the timber.

Above: The massive island has seating for 5, topped with a thick black stone countertop.

Above: A slim floating shelf runs alongside the black stone backsplash, just below the vary hood.
Powder Room with Textured Tile

Darkish textured tile covers the wall within the powder room, behind a floating oak self-importance with a stone countertop and a wall-mounted faucet. A blown glass pendant hangs to 1 aspect.

Above: This toilet makes use of the identical darkish tile, with a lighter oak self-importance and a backlit mirror.
Decrease-Stage TV Room

Downstairs, the TV room has a second linear fuel hearth above an extended oak media cupboard. The grey sectional makes it a comfortable place to calm down after a day on the lake.
Bunk Room with Forest Views

The bunk room has built-in wooden bunk beds with a ladder, good for youths or company. A tall window seems to be out to the timber, with a peek on the lake past.
Ski Locker Room with Boot Dryers

With Schweitzer Mountain shut by, this house wanted a spot for all of the ski gear. The locker room works like a mudroom, with oak cubbies and boot dryers, and a backlit mountain silhouette runs throughout the highest. How enjoyable is that?!
Ipe Decks with Infrared Heaters

The Ipe decks have infrared heaters constructed into the cedar ceiling, to allow them to be loved all yr. Cable railings hold the views large open.
Cedar Sizzling Tub with Lake Views

Simply steps from the decrease deck, a customized cedar scorching tub is ready into its personal deck overlooking the lake. What a spot to observe the sundown!


