A 1970s desert dome house in Scottsdale with a conversation pit
Have you ever wanted to live in a house that looks like a high-end space-age dome from the outside but feels like a cozy retro retreat on the inside? This round house in Scottsdale is on the market, and it is a total trip.
First impressions from the driveway
Before you even walk through the front door, the shape of this place grabs you. The main house and the garage both feature these massive circular tiled roofs that look unlike anything else in the neighborhood.
You can take a side path through this arched gateway to explore the flagstone patios that wrap around the property.
The coolest front doors you will ever see
When you get to the main entrance, you are greeted by these massive hand-carved wooden double doors that look like they belong in a historic villa.
Yes, there is a sunken conversation pit
Once you push those heavy doors open, you are looking right down into a massive circular sunken living room. It has a full wrap-around sofa built right into the tiled steps.
At the center of the conversation pit is a huge stone fireplace wall that stretches all the way up to the ceiling. It is the ultimate spot for hanging out with friends on a chilly desert night.
If you climb up the spiral staircase, you can get a bird’s-eye view of how the whole circular space fits together.
Just past the pit, there are cozy little sitting spots positioned right under those massive black-trimmed arched windows.
A kitchen built for hanging out
The kitchen opens right up to the main living area, anchored by a rounded wooden island with space for a bunch of barstools.
The cooking space itself is clean and modern, with sleek white cabinets and a vertical picket tile backsplash that goes all the way to the ceiling.
Doing dishes would not be so bad when you get to stare out of this huge arched window right above the kitchen sink.
The bedrooms and wild tile choices
The main bedroom keeps things calm and simple with clean light gray floors and a tufted bed frame.
Its attached bathroom features a double vanity with marble tops and a spacious walk-in shower.
Another bedroom on the main floor brings in a burst of energy with these massive geometric art panels behind the bed.
That bedroom connects to a bathroom with some of the coolest teal geometric tile I have ever seen.
Even the simpler guest rooms still get plenty of desert light through those signature arched windows.
Up the spiral staircase
To find the most unexpected part of the house, you have to head up this black metal spiral staircase.
The loft level is basically a kid’s dream playroom or a wild bunkhouse, built around a massive central wooden column that looks like a stylized tree trunk.
There is plenty of room up here under the vaulted ceilings for multiple beds, a daybed, and some lounge chairs.
The detached guest casita
If you have guests who want their own space, there is a separate casita on the property that is basically its own apartment.
It features a fully equipped kitchenette with a bold black-and-white patterned tile wall.
Desert outdoor living
Back outside, the flagstone patio is huge, giving you tons of room for lounge chairs under the palm trees.
There is even a built-in outdoor bar area and a fireplace so you can spend your evenings cooking and eating outside under the stars.
