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peak in + out at homeanother strikingarchitecturaldetail: the immensepivoting door (thatappears as a Shojiscreen) to thestone-coveredwine cellar.architectural detail: the immense pivoting door(that appears as a Shoji screen) to the stone-coveredwine cellar.There is an authentic Colorado ambience tothe home, in both the purity of its design and itsnative organic materials. “We used all local people,”adds Pat. Handiwork by the stonemason andmaster carpenter is evident in the walnut floorsand walls, the serene bronze and patinaed copperwaterfall in the dining room and the divine,double-height stone fireplace that anchors the livingroom,The pièce de résistance, however, is the home’sdécor, which embodies effortless chic with thefinest couture furnishings. The luxurious appointmentsare leavened with that singular comfortableand inviting Aspen vibe. “I tried to incorporate apalette that was for all seasons,” Hutton says. “Iused a lot of textural neutrals with some sumptuoushand-worked textiles for accents that took inthe seasonal change of colors in the natural landscape.”The Coopers traveled to Los Angeleson extensive buying trips with Hutton, who wasresponsible for many of the interior furnishings,finishes, lighting and art. Hutton’s refined visionand attention to detail is evident in the pair ofantique panels that adorn the interior cab of theelevator, underlining the home’s Asian aesthetic.The designer maintains, though, that the project“was a true collaboration. John, Pat and I spentmany, many hours together working on thishome.”After getting to know the charming, seeminglyageless Coopers, it’s not surprising that the residencemirrors its owners—warm, contemporaryand private. “Aspen and this home are our respite,”says Pat. “We have been very blessed.” APc l o c k w i s e f r o m t o p: The home’s serene entryway; a barand billiards area take center stage in the lower level;a glass-beaded photograph of a 19th-century geishacleverly conceals the elevator; an understated yetelegant bedroom; the master bath