Through delays, design challenges and the demands of high-altitude living, one couple created a kitchen that balances rugged Colorado surroundings with contemporary comfort.

What’s the difference between a house and a home? A house is a simple noun, a place, a structure. But a home is harder to define, tied more to a feeling. A home is a place of spirit and soul, a vessel for the human expression of those who live within it. A house is empty and indifferent — but a home contains life.