Seamlessly blending the indoors and out with floor-to-ceiling windows that showcase the Colorado surroundings, this modern mountain home is a true retreat. Centered in the living room is a soaring black fireplace outfitted in luxe marble. Low-profile furniture is cozy and functional without distracting from the stars of the space — the fireplace and the view.

Move over, white kitchens. Black kitchens are ready to convey a pure mood. Dark and bold, this kitchen balances the all-black cabinets and marble countertops with bright white walls and the pitched ceiling. A few moments of mid-century modern — the Sputnik-inspired chandelier and warm wood barstools — finish off the design in style.

High contrast and theatrical, the color palette of black, white and red is one way to make a vivid impression. An abundance of patterns — tone-on-tone damask velvet sofas, leopard-print pillows, graphic armchairs and a geometric rug — blend together because they're all in the three-tiered color scheme. A glittering chandelier establishes a decidedly Art Deco vibe.

Black doesn't take centerstage in this open kitchen and dining room, but it still makes a noticeable impact. Two black-and-white fabrics — an eye-catching graphic on the barstools and geometric hexagons for the draperies — pop off the classic white millwork and walls. The marble fireplace surround and piping on the dining room chairs carry the dark hue throughout the space.