Before and After: Mountain Modern Home Remodel

Written by: Lindsay Webster

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We Gave This House More Than a Facelift 

Dining Room - After

Family means everything to us at Sonia Barney Design.  We know how a home can bring families together, so, when two siblings came to us with their late parents' home, we couldn't resist the opportunity to facilitate in accomplishing just that.

It was important to our clients to weave in touches of their parents’ original art collection throughout, so we set out to update their '90s mountain home into a shared family vacation retreat — a space that honors the past while making room for new memories. 

​We absolutely loved watching this home transform.  Follow along to see the full transformation! Not only did we give the home a fresh new look, but the family’s art collection got a little facelift too.

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Kitchen - Before and After

​The kitchen, while adequately sized, was dark, outdated, and secluded from the spacious, open dining and living area that has lovely views of the Teton mountains. Our main goal was to open up the bar area so the family could see into that space from the kitchen, making it easier to stay connected during gatherings. We also set out to improve the layout by refining the work zones and flow, while incorporating high-end appliances and polished finishes to bring in a clean, mountain modern vibe.
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Dining Room - Before and After

The dining room underwent a remarkable transformation with just a few thoughtful updates—new flooring, a stunning light fixture, and modern furniture. Now that it’s open to the kitchen, this light-filled, inviting space is perfect for family get-togethers.
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Living Room - Before and After

Despite all the warmth and natural light pouring in through the many windows, the living room still felt dark and heavy.  After updating the floors and paint, all this space needed was the right furniture to bring it to life.
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Space planning is our jam — and the transformation speaks for itself in these before and after photos. The room’s unique trapezoid shape and corner fireplace made it a challenging layout to crack. Before, the space felt disjointed and unsure of its purpose, but now, it’s a welcoming, cozy gathering place!

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Primary Suite - Before and After

Primary Bath - Before

​We love space planning, and the primary suite configuration was begging to be completely reimagined.  The original awkward design resulted in a small vanity, tiny shower and toilet room, and an extra closet that wasn't needed and took up a lot of space in the middle of the room. The outdated cabinetry and wall to wall carpet was also pleading for an update.
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​By removing the closet, we gained an entire wall for a new large vanity. Then we were able to make a separate toilet room, large walk-in shower, space for a freestanding tub and a full walk-in closet to the right of the shower. The bedroom received a similar update by removing the built-in bed surround and adding lovely new furniture. Just imagine waking up to that view every day! ​
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Primary Bath - After

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Basement - Before and After

The entire basement was updated along with the main level — from the kids’ bedrooms and the bathroom to the family room and game room. What were once dated and cluttered spaces are now modern, cozy rooms that provide the perfect backdrop for the family’s art collection to shine.
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Artwork - Before and After

Before

Hopefully you noticed the family Art collection was intentionally sprinkled throughout the home.  We had the help of KC Framing Corner a local framing shop here in town. They have been doing custom framing since 1978 so we knew we were in good hands.  Over the course of a few months we hand selected frames, matte, and glass for all 40 pieces.  This was quite the process but, in the end it was so worth it. The family was thrilled and I think the artwork appreciated the facelift too! 

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