HEARTWOOD | Mountain Transitional New Construction Retreat

Schaffer’s Mill, Truckee, California

Heartwood is a 2,500-square-foot mountain retreat located within Schaffer's Mill in Truckee, California. Designed in collaboration with the builder and architect, the home embraces a warm transitional mountain aesthetic that balances clean lines, natural materials, and relaxed livability.

Inspired by the surrounding Sierra Nevada landscape, the home blends timeless mountain architecture with a refined material palette. Warm alder cabinetry, natural stone, and thoughtfully selected finishes create a welcoming retreat designed for gathering, relaxation, and year-round living.

Emily Roose Interiors provided interior finish selections, material specifications, lighting coordination, and exterior material selections, helping shape a cohesive design vision that connects the architecture, interiors, and surrounding landscape.

Key Features:

• Custom alder cabinetry throughout

• Warm blue kitchen island paired with natural wood cabinetry

• Neolith porcelain slab countertops selected for durability, sustainability, and everyday performance

• Slate-inspired stone fireplace surround

• Layered natural material palette

• Wide-plank hardwood flooring

• Contemporary black plumbing fixtures and hardware

• Large-format stone bathroom installations

• Expansive windows framing mountain views and natural light

• Exterior material selections designed to complement the surrounding landscape

• Seamless connection between indoor and outdoor living spaces

Design Highlights:

Designed with a focus on durability, wellness, and timeless mountain living, Heartwood incorporates Neolith porcelain slab surfaces throughout the home for their exceptional performance, low maintenance, and environmentally conscious manufacturing. Combined with warm wood tones, natural stone, and a refined mountain palette, the result is a home that feels both elevated and approachable.