Contemporary and rustic styles complement and contrast in a wine country home from Amy A. Alper, Architect and Jennifer Robin Interiors. Since the country estate overlooks vineyards of home-grown grapes—the clients are a pair of winemakers—the designer and architect prioritized the vast views and the beauty of the landscape. Alper selected a mix of vernacular forms and rustic materials, including stone, to give the structure a touch of history, as if it had been built over time, while custom corner windows and pocket doors keep the space fresh and relevant.

Jennifer Macdonald, the owner of Jennifer Robin Interiors, wove in muted tones that wouldn't compete with the surroundings, along with the blue shades of the hills at dusk. Other modern touches, like a glossy breakfast table and contemporary lighting fixtures, complement the valley landscapes.

The scale of the home was inspiring, yet at first, overwhelming. "One of the challenges was to design the interiors in a way that would bring you back to earth—to humanize the experience by bringing the scale down and comfort level up so as to transform the residence into an inviting home," says Macdonald.

Here, we tour the interiors to discover the subtle beauty of each room.

THE GREAT ROOM

Within the large, high-ceilinged living area that Alper laid out, Macdonald placed two seating areas inside the great room—one near the fireplace for conversation, and another that serves as a designated entertainment space, with the TV enclosed within an oak cabinet. Sheer, 13-foot-high drapery softens the architecture. In this media-centered portion of the room, the custom sectional and ottoman are from Kroll Furniture; Donghia velvet adorns the sectional, and Theo hair on hide decorates the ottoman. Wooden stools from Liaigre make for captivating accents. The metal bench is from Bernhardt Furniture Company and is finished with Edelman Leather printed hide. In both the conversation and media areas, the console tables are antique, and the lamps are from Ralph Lauren.

STONE ACCENTS

Here, Alper's adept use of natural materials is visible. She incorporated stone throughout the interior architecture to merge the indoor and outdoor environments and create a calm, natural space.

LAYERED TEXTURES

Materials like linen, velvet, metal, jute, rustic woods, and printed hair on hide build layers of texture throughout the space. A bench in the middle of the seating areas faces both sides, and along with the matching wool Stark rugs, it helps to connect the two zones. Upholstered in leather Jerry Pair Leather, the bench comes from Jasper Showroom. Near the windows, two bright Nickey Kehoe lounge chairs outfitted in Jacques Bouvet et Cie stripe fabric absorb the natural light. The custom sofa—built by Kroll Furniture—is topped with Liaigre fabric. A 19th-century mirror from Lucca Antiques breaks up the fireplace wall.

CHIC SHELVING

Shelving with an adjustable spine brings added texture to the space. Through the doorway into the hallway, board and batten siding gives the environment a touch of rustic luxury.

A BRIGHT & OPEN KITCHEN

In the kitchen, which Alper laid out, the clients chose concrete countertops for durability. However, Macdonald still wanted to inject the personality of marble into the space, so she covered the pendant lights from the Urban Electric Co. in swirled fabric from Rebecca Atwood Designs. Reclaimed wood beams round out the rustic aesthetic, and contemporary Kallista plumbing fixtures are chic and functional. Rivets add a unique detail to the stainless steel hood, while the island stools from McGuire Furniture provide a hint of industrial glamour.

THE BREAKFAST NOOK

For the breakfast nook, the Piet Hein Eek table is crafted from reclaimed wood and finished with a high-gloss lacquer. The banquettes are covered with outdoor fabric for durability, and the surrounding chairs are from Design Within Reach.

TEXTURED MILLWORK

Macdonald had the walls soda-blasted—textured millwork helps offset the effects of scale—and custom designed the reclaimed wood dining table with Statsky Design. "Soda blasting, although a messy process brings extra grain and life to the wood," says Macdonald. A plaster light fixture from Bourgeouis Boheme counters the height of the ceilings and brings sophistication and lightness to the dining space, as do leather dining chairs from Roche Bobois.

BUILT-IN BAR

White oak cabinetry is the foundation for the built-in bar. The designer then added mirrored Ann Sacks tiles with a vintage patina to create spaciousness, in line with the rustic aesthetic, and reflect the vineyard views.

THE MASTER BEDROOM

A soda-blasted, oak-paneled partition in the master bedroom brings in warmth and texture as it separates the bed area from the bath and linen storage. In front of the wall, the rattan of the bedframe from English Country Home creates a dynamic contrast. A cozy C & C Milano sham is draped across the bed; chrome O’lampia Studio sconces hover above custom bedside tables.

A CALMING MASTER BATH

The design of the master bath emphasizes the landscape views through the large window. The sconces here are from O'lampia Studio, and the faucets are from Waterworks.