BRAE COURT

Architect: Marsden Architects

Builder: Dan Webb Builders, Inc.

Designer: Emily Roose Interiors

Photography: Kat Alves Photography

Location: Schaffer’s Mill-Truckee, California

Brae Court | Award-Winning Mountain Modern New Construction Retreat

Schaffer’s Mill, Truckee, CA

Brae Court is an award-winning, 4,500-square-foot mountain retreat in Schaffer’s Mill, Truckee, California, designed by Emily Roose Interiors. This full-service interior design project reimagines mountain living through a refined, organic modern lens—earning recognition from Tahoe Quarterly and international design awards.

Inspired by the Sierra Nevada landscape, the home blends mountain modern architecture with natural materials and biophilic design principles to create a space that feels both luxurious and deeply connected to its surroundings. A board-formed concrete fireplace anchors the great room, while a European-style kitchen, custom art, and concrete vanities introduce a sculptural, architectural quality throughout.

Designed with wellness and livability in mind, the home includes a spa-inspired retreat and thoughtfully layered lighting that enhances the sensory experience of each space—supporting rest, restoration, and a strong connection to nature.

Brae Court reflects Emily Roose Interiors’ approach to luxury interior design—where sustainability, material integrity, and thoughtful planning come together to create a home that feels elevated, personal, and enduring.

Project Details:

Location — Schaffer’s Mill, Truckee, California
Size — 4,500 sq ft
Project Type — New construction · full-service interior design · vacation home
Design Approach — Organic mountain modern · biophilic design

Key Features:

  • Board-formed concrete fireplace

  • European-style kitchen

  • Concrete vanities

  • Spa-inspired wellness space

  • Custom art

  • Nature-inspired lighting

Awards & Recognition:

  • Best Residential Interior — Private Residence (California), America’s Property Awards (2024–2025)

  • Mountain Glam Award, Tahoe Quarterly Mountain Home Awards (2025)

  • Gold Winner — Biophilic & Nature-Inspired Interiors, International Excellence Awards (2025)

  • Gold Winner — Luxury & High-End Interior Design, International Excellence Awards (2025)

  • Gold Award — Residence Over 3,500 Square Feet, American Society of Interior Designers Tennessee (2025)

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Award-winning Brae Court: A 4,500 sq ft European-inspired vacation home in Schaffer’s Mill, Truckee, CA—showcasing sustainable luxury, custom art, and biophilic design by Emily Roose Interiors.
Organic Mountain Modern kitchen with Himalaya Crystal porcelain countertops and backsplash with a live edge walnut counter suspended on the island, black and brown cabinets mixed with porcelain cabinets, glass pendant lights, and a wood staircase.
Organic Mountain Modern kitchen with Himalaya Crystal porcelain countertops and backsplash with a live edge walnut counter suspended on the island, black and brown cabinets mixed with dark brown accents, a Wolf range, and artichokes on the counter.
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Award-winning Brae Court a custom mountain and organic modern vacation home in Truckee, California.
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