Photos by Lindsay Salazar | Design by Bond Design Company
Penthouse, meet pasture. What began as her clients’ quest for the perfect Manhattan digs turned into a surprising overhaul in the hills for designer Jennifer Chipman, principal of Bond Design Company. The homeowners in question were dreaming up their perfect downtown NYC design when they happened upon a sprawling ranch property just outside of Park City. And with that, the creative energy took a turn for the unexpected, bringing the saturated hues and polished edge of a chic, city interior to the rustic peaks of Utah.
“This wasn’t your average gut job,” Chipman says. “The home had great bones, a mostly functional layout and views that stop you mid sentence. The house was practically begging to be elevated, not erased.”
To transform the home’s typical mountain design into the big-city statement that the clients had envisioned, the Bond team stripped the house to the studs, rebuilding the interior with sharper lines, bolder colors and more detailed finishes. The designers relied on the existing layout, but reimagined a handful of notable areas to give them the breathing room requisite of a rambling ranch.
One such space was key: the kitchen. One of the most dramatic transformations in the home, the room went from a cramped space with three (yes, three) small islands to a stunning hub of activity. “In a move that bucks tradition, we skipped barstools altogether,” Chipman says. “Instead, we added extra storage on the front side of the island, reflecting our client’s preference for gathering in dedicated dining spaces rather than eating at the counter.”
Stone plays a starring role here and throughout the home. “Our client is a collector of the colorful, the rare and the unapologetically bold—and we were more than happy to lean all the way in.”
In the kitchen, Calacatta Monet marble’s signature purple veining makes a statement that’s both ambitious and cohesive—tying into the plum tones from the great room, entry and primary suite. The book matched marble hood anchors the space, mirroring the drama of the fireplace across the room for a sense of quiet symmetry.
In the entryway, a marble mosaic floor reminiscent of the gilded Art Deco era sets an undeniably glamorous tone. Teamed with a contemporary Holly Hunt wall covering, the foyer elements introduce the balance between timeless elegance and modern edge that defines the ensuing rooms.
Once charmed by the transformed entry, guests immediately emerge into a statement-making great room. The star of the show is a mantel fireplace clad in five meticulously matched slabs of Bianco Lasa Macchia Vecchia stone. Dramatic veins draw the eye to the soaring ceilings and wide windows, grounding the eye on a central focal point.
Above the fireplace, an abstract original artwork by Jordan Daines brings in the deep purples and plums echoed throughout the home’s fabrics and finishes. Fully retractable glass doors open the space to the surrounding landscape, offering a seamless connection to the outdoors (and the occasional cameo from Sadie and Bolt, the resident baby Highland cows). “This is the kind of room that doesn’t just set the tone, it refines it,” says Chipman.
In the bedrooms, the luxe urban vibe continues, carrying the plum palettes and statement stones deeper into the home. The client wanted the primary suite to feel luxurious, yet serene. Bond Design delivered a retreat layered with deep tones and patterns with just enough punch to feel elevated, but not so much as to overwhelm the space.
Calacatta Turquoise marble clads every possible inch of the primary bath, from shower walls to door jambs. “When Mother Nature creates something this beautiful, you let it shine,” Chipman gushes. The showstopping slabs feature sweeping veins of green, turquoise and even the design’s prevailing plum, making it the ultimate statement piece for the home.
“Every other element in the room plays a supporting role—carefully selected to complement, not compete,” says Chipman. “The result is a space that feels both wildly luxurious and deeply grounded, anchored by a material that speaks for itself.”
Stone has a lot to say throughout this design, from mosaic tile accenting pantries and auxiliary bath floors to crystalline Calacatta Namibia backsplash in the family’s game and media room, each installation offering both high style and functionality to its respective space.
In the end, these homeowners couldn’t be happier with their decision to leave the bustling city behind in favor of a glamorous rustic retreat. “This is not your typical Fifth Avenue address—and that’s exactly the point,” Chipman concludes.
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