DUNSMUIR WAY

Architect: Kelly and Stone Architects

Builder: Vineyard Custom Homes

Designer: Emily Roose Interiors

Photography: Vance Fox Photography

Location: Martis Camp-Truckee, California

Dunsmuir Way | Award-Winning Transitional Mountain Home

Martis Camp, Truckee, California

Dunsmuir Way is an award-winning transitional mountain residence in Martis Camp, Truckee, California, designed by Emily Roose Interiors as a full-service interior design project. Recognized internationally for luxury residential interiors, the home blends mountain warmth with refined sophistication—created for family living and effortless entertaining in the Lake Tahoe region.

The design layers a mountain transitional foundation with farmhouse influences inspired by Napa Valley alongside subtle coastal references reflecting the family’s connection to Florida. Rich textures, natural materials, and carefully considered detailing create interiors that feel inviting, timeless, and deeply connected to place.

At the center of the home is a chef’s kitchen anchored by a 10-foot Calacatta marble island, complemented by custom cabinetry and black leathered honed granite countertops that extend seamlessly to the outdoor BBQ area. A handmade glass tile backsplash, two-column wine refrigerator, built-in display cabinetry, and bespoke dining table support a home designed equally for gathering and everyday living.

Sustainability is integrated throughout the residence with eco-conscious materials, low- to no-VOC finishes, energy-efficient lighting, and carefully selected fixtures. Artisan-crafted details—including three custom stick-sphere pendants—introduce warmth and an organic character that reflects the surrounding Tahoe landscape.

Dunsmuir Way reflects Emily Roose Interiors’ approach to luxury residential design—where material integrity, livability, and a strong sense of place come together to create homes that feel enduring, immersive, and personal.

Project Details:

Location — Martis Camp, Truckee, California
Project Type — Full-service interior design · Luxury residential
Design Approach — Transitional mountain · Refined farmhouse · Subtle coastal influences

Kitchen Highlights:

  • 10-foot Calacatta marble island

  • Custom cabinetry

  • Black leathered honed granite countertops

  • Handmade glass tile backsplash

  • Two-column wine refrigerator

  • Built-in display cabinetry

  • Seamless indoor-to-outdoor BBQ connection

Custom Elements:

  • Bespoke dining table

  • Three custom stick-sphere pendants by a local artisan

Sustainability Features:

  • Eco-friendly wallpapers

  • Quartz countertops

  • Custom concrete sink

  • Low- to no-VOC paints

  • Low-flow plumbing fixtures

  • Energy-efficient LED lighting

Awards & Recognition:

Dunsmuir Way — Residential Interior Design

  • Best Multiple Residential Project of the Year American Society of Interior Designers ANDYZ Awards (2018)

  • Best Residential Interior — Private Residence (California) America’s Property Awards (International, 2022)

  • 5-Star Award — Residential Interior Design (California) America’s Property Awards (International, 2022)

  • Best Residential Interior — Private Residence (USA) America’s Property Awards (International, 2022)

  • 5-Star Award — Residential Interior Design (USA) America’s Property Awards (International, 2022)

  • Interior Design Award Tahoe Quarterly Mountain Home Awards (2018)

  • Gold Award — Modern Residential Interior Design Houzee Awards (2018)

  • Featured Contestant HGTV Faces of Design (2018)

Raya Dining Table — Custom Furniture Design

  • Best Custom Furnishings / Product Design of the Year American Society of Interior Designers ANDYZ Awards (2018)

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Dunsmuir Way an award-winning transitional mountain home located in the private gated community of Martis Camp in Truckee, California part of North Lake Tahoe.
A spacious living room with high ceilings, large windows revealing pine trees outside, a stone fireplace, modern pendant lights, leather sofas, chairs, and a coffee table, creating a cozy yet modern atmosphere.
Modern kitchen with a large marble island, white cabinets, pendant chandeliers, hardwood floors, and a staircase to the right.
Kitchen sink with white cabinetry and a large window above, overlooking a forested outdoor space.
A cozy corner in a kitchen with a black dining table, a built-in window seat with cushions, large windows showing a forest outside, a modern chandelier, and a view of a barbecue grill outside.
Interior of a dining room with stone walls, a custom dining table designed by Emily Roose, and chairs with patterned upholstery around the table. A modern chandelier hangs above the table, and built-in cabinets flank the room.
A small bathroom with white cork wallpapered walls, a black leathered granite countertop with a glass vessel sink, a large rectangular pivot mirror, a glass pendant light over the sink, and a white shaker cabinet. Custom stained European Oak floors.
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Cozy bedroom with a large bed, nightstands, lamps, and view of snow-covered trees outside through large windows.
Bathroom with double vanity, large mirror, modern fixtures, and large window showing a wooded landscape outside.
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Interior view of a staircase landing in a modern house with large windows, wooden handrail, framed artwork, a fireplace, and a view of snow outside.
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Interior view of a home staircase with wooden steps and black metal railing, overlooking a double-height living area with large windows showing a snowy outdoor landscape, a modern fireplace, and a wooden and stone decor accent.
Outdoor balcony of a modern house with glass railing, wooden flooring, and trees in the background at sunset
View of a modern house with a spacious wooden balcony opening to a living room with a large TV and seating area, surrounded by trees and scenic mountains.
Exterior patio area with stone, wood, and black paneling, featuring a built-in stainless steel grill, pendant lights on the ceiling, and an open sliding door leading to a modern kitchen and dining area.