What does a fresh start look like? Tabula rasa; the blank slate, onto which hopes, ambition and intent can be inscribed, creating a life as close to the idealized as possible. It is that feeling of optimism that homeowners John and Colleen Martin have captured in the kitchen of their recently constructed home in Fruita, Colorado.

It’s easy enough to understand what attracts people to Colorado. The state’s largest population centers exist within easy reach of breathtaking natural splendor. Rugged, snowcapped mountains serve as the backdrop to sweeping vistas. The call of adventure looms at every glance, as does the promise of peace and the serene beauty of the natural world.