What Makes a House Feel Like Home
Beyond finishes and square footage, the homes people love most are the ones where expectations fall away, where partners feel known and kids feel free. Here is how that shows up in a custom home build or a high end remodel in Boulder.
Blazing Star: A Net-Zero Custom Home in Niwot Hills
Blazing Star is a 4,985 square foot net-zero residence in Niwot Hills, built by Sopris Homes on an acre-plus homesite between open space and Old Town Niwot, with rooftop solar, all-electric HVAC, and EnergyStar NextGen certification.
The Small Details That Make a Big Difference in a Sopris Homes Build
Beyond square footage and finishes, Sopris Homes builds in a handful of everyday conveniences, from a firewood pass through to a pantry door that opens straight to the garage, that make daily life noticeably easier.
New Custom Home Coming Soon to Renegade at North Table in Golden
Sopris Homes is building a 6,148 square foot mountain contemporary on a 0.45 acre cul-de-sac lot in Golden's Renegade at North Table community, with direct access to North Table Mountain open space and sweeping Front Range views.
How Net-Zero Homes Perform During Boulder's Hottest Months
A look at how Sopris Homes' net-zero construction, including roof-mounted solar and heat pump HVAC, performs during peak summer heat in Boulder, and why summer is the clearest test of a home's energy efficiency.
Arched Horizons: A Net Zero Custom Home Rebuilt After the Marshall Fire
Arched Horizons is a 7,480 square foot Net Zero Energy custom home built by Sopris Homes in Boulder County for a family who lost their previous residence in the Marshall Fire, featuring a striking arched steel beam roof structure and sweeping Flatirons views.
New Net-Zero Spec Home Coming to Gunbarrel Green in Boulder
Sopris Homes introduces a new net-zero ranch home at 5083 Cottonwood Dr in Boulder's Gunbarrel Green neighborhood, offering 3,262 square feet, four ensuite bedrooms, and solar-powered efficiency near Boulder Country Club.
What Building a Custom Home in Boulder Actually Looks Like
Custom home building is often talked about in terms of finished photos, but the process behind those photos is where the real story lives. Here is what it actually takes to build a custom home in Boulder, from first conversation to final walkthrough.
Skyway Summit: A Marshall Fire Rebuild Rooted in Sustainable Design
After losing their home in the Marshall Fire, our clients turned to Sopris Homes to rebuild from the ground up. The result, Skyway Summit, is a 7,732-square-foot residence that pairs dramatic architectural detail with some of the most advanced sustainability systems available in residential construction today.
Custom Home Projects in Boulder, CO
Every home we build is different, and that is exactly how we like it. Take a look at the variety of projects we take on across Boulder County and the Front Range, and see what Sopris Homes can build for you.
A Mountain Contemporary Home Coming to Golden's Most Coveted New Community
Sopris Homes is bringing a 6,148 sq ft single-level mountain contemporary build to Renegade at North Table, Golden's gated hillside community above downtown. The home sits on a 0.45-acre cul-de-sac lot backing to North Table Mountain open space, with a Thermador kitchen, spa primary suite, walkout lower level, and covered deck with Front Range views. Listed at $3,100,000.
Net-Zero Ranch Coming to Gunbarrel Green: 5083 Cottonwood Dr, Boulder
A new Sopris Homes build is coming to one of Boulder County's most established neighborhoods. Here's what you need to know about the net-zero ranch at 5083 Cottonwood Dr.
Your Home Should Feel Like an Oasis, So Build It That Way
Whether you are building your first home or a summer retreat, the right custom home builder makes it possible to wake up every morning feeling like you never have to leave.
Benchmark Horizon: Building Something Better in Boulder County
When a family loses their home to a wildfire, rebuilding is never just a construction project. Benchmark Horizon is a 7,257 sq ft Net Zero custom home in Boulder County that Sopris Homes designed and built from the ground up as a Marshall Fire rebuild, balancing refined modern architecture with the performance and durability a family home deserves.
What Would You Do With a Room Like This?
There are rooms you walk into and immediately start decorating in your head. This is one of those rooms. Sopris Homes built something special in Boulder — and we want to know what you'd do with it.
Water's Edge: A Lakefront Cape Cod Custom Home in Heron Lakes, Berthoud CO`
Water's Edge is more than a home — it's a destination. Built by Sopris Homes in the sought-after Heron Lakes community of Berthoud, Colorado, this 7,251-square-foot Cape Cod-style residence combines timeless architectural character with modern luxury and forward-thinking sustainability. Here's a closer look at what makes this project one of our most distinctive builds to date.
The Staircase: The Most Overlooked Detail in Custom Home Design
A staircase does more than connect two floors. In a custom-built home, it shapes how you move, how you feel, and how your day transitions from one space to the next. Here's why we think about stairs differently at Sopris Homes.
Chautauqua Crest: A Custom Boulder Home Designed Around Views, Craftsmanship, and Function
Explore Chautauqua Crest by Sopris Homes, a custom Boulder design-build project featuring timber beams, vaulted ceilings, Flatiron views, and handcrafted details.
Chautauqua Crest: A Custom Home with Flatiron Views in Boulder's Most Iconic Neighborhood
There are neighborhoods that are merely desirable — and then there's Chautauqua. One of Boulder's most storied and scenic enclaves, Chautauqua sits at the base of the Flatirons, where the city meets open space and the views are nothing short of legendary. Building here is both a privilege and a responsibility. Sopris Homes' Chautauqua Crest rises to meet both.
Why the Best Custom Homes Feel Different
What makes a custom home feel truly exceptional? Discover how thoughtful design, craftsmanship, and collaboration shape luxury homes in Boulder, Colorado.