Architecture & Interior Design

Classic Influence
Stunning architectural details, a new open floor plan and exquisite furniture give a Denver ranch house a bold, modern edge.
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The McCoys' Five Faves
When it comes to iconic chairs, famed designers Katherine and Michael McCoy pick these signature seats.
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2009|10 AIA Colorado Architects’ Choice Awards Winners Revealed

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A Storied Space
The owners of this mountain retreat wanted their new home to tell a tale of generations gone by—and with charming furnishings and details, they've succeeded.
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A Serendipitous Discovery
Recognizing that some things are meant to be, a Denver-based couple trades in their traditional style for a contemporary home they just couldn’t resist.
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Defining Style
A timeless, renovated kitchen is the heart of a home steeped in meaning and personal history.
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Home Again
Thanks to a thoughtful renovation and carefully selected antiques, this 1920s Mediterranean Revival finds new life. We sat down with designer W. Eric Davidson to get his take on the project.
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10 Things…
You should know about Mid-Century Modern
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Our Favorite Room
We find the rooms that feel just right—and then show you how to get the look
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Relaxed, Refined, Refreshing
Designers update a well-loved family home with comfort and elegance
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A Happy Convergence
One couple with two kids merge three houses and make a home. Writer Sally Stich sat down with designer Heather Mourer to find out how she helped create this inspired space.
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Urban Nest
Step inside the home of Scott Coors and Dave Hurt, and you’ll realize quickly that you’ve walked into one of the most unique spaces in Denver.
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Fresh Start
A creative team reinvents a dated Aspen property with contemporary architecture, natural materials and an open-air feeling.
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Bringing the World to the Mountains
Designer Petra Richards tells CH&L how her international travels inspired her work in this Roaring Fork Valley home.
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Make Yourself at Home
This Denver home marries year-round casual charm with fresh holiday decorating ideas. The result? Comfortable style, perfect for hosting guests.
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Minimalism Meets Merriment
A few simple details, a smart decorating strategy and an enthusiastic family make this home shimmer for the season.
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Custom Touch
David Hintgen and John Moinzad, owners of AERA Studios in Denver, tell the story of where they live: a dream home that they slowly made their own, one custom finish at a time.
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A Match Made in Monument
This design dream team paired fresh materials, a site-specific footprint and a brilliant shared vision to create a one-of-a-kind home.
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To Life—& Art
A creative couple brings new energy and art to a storied Denver building.
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One House, Two Transformations
Local architects take one home—a mid-century modern in Denver’s Park Hill neighborhood—and dream up two proposed remodels: one, dramatic; the other, subtle.
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Manhattan Meets Aspen
A classy renovation preserves the best of this historic home and adds city-inspired contemporary style.
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A Change Will Do You Good
Designer Keira Ritter tells CH&L how she transformed her 1968 home in the Boulder foothills into a mountain loft.
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Closer to Home
Although she hails from across the pond and he is Colorado-born and -bred, the owners of this classic 1920s house nestled in the Flatirons are at home in their remodeled environs.
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A Home of Our Own
Vail architect Kyle Webb tells CH&L how he and his wife created an Asian-influenced home within the footprint of a 20-year-old house.
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Home, Green Home
A couple embraces eco-design by starting in the most obvious place possible: their existing home.
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Small But Mighty
This ski-in, ski-out retreat makes the most of its tiny footprint.
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Ten Things…
You should know about bamboo
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Our Favorite Room
We find the rooms that feel just right—and then show you how to get the look.
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A Home with a View
This star-shaped Boulder home has a hip, urban vibe and truly amazing views
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Fabulously French
Breathing life into their historic Denver home, interior designer Toni Palmer and architect Alex Orkow created a masterpiece that beats with the heart of Provence.
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Ranch along the River
For the Coburn family, life happens outdoors. Here, the story of how they built a riverside homestead to accommodate good Colorado living—al fresco.
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Simple Pleasures
Sustainability meets style in a home built for low-impact living
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The Art of Blending In
Built on a secluded mountain crag, this retreat pays homage to the land.
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A Colorado Classic
When it’s time for these world travelers to wind down, there’s no better escape than their refined mountain retreat.
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Go Tell It on the Mountain
This traditional high-country retreat glows with classic holiday charm.
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Holiday Style Redefined
You won’t find kitschy Santas or red-and-green garland in this Cherry Hills home—just warm, contemporary Christmas style.
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What’s Next for Colorado Design?
We asked four architects what they predict—and hope—for the future of design in our great state. Here’s what they told us.
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Home of the Year: A Study in Modern Organic Style
Our Home of the Year has it all: natural materials, beautiful finishes and warm colors—all inspired by the mountain landscape
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Design Around It
Five regional designers share the products they’re clamoring to use, along with their thoughts on what makes these pieces—and the state of design in Colorado—exciting.
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This New House
A newly renovated home fits perfectly into its vintage neighborhood
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Carved Space
Contoured elements and flexible spaces redefine traditional home geometry in this Boulder penthouse loft
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Bold Simplicity
This clean, masculine design offers a fresh take on mountain style. Its brilliance? Trusting a few strong pieces to carry the look
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Design Harmony
With its rustic face, sleek soul and secluded setting, this Telluride home merges cliffside drama with modern elegance
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Floating Beneath the Flatirons
This Boulder home rewrites that old adage about people in glass houses. Forget throwing stones. Just take in these views
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Historic Homes Style Guide
In our May issue, you can learn about the benefits of purchasing a piece of history. Here are some style points to consider before starting your historic home hunt
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The Best Little Basement in Denver
Everything about this space reflects the homeowner's Western-inspired vision
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Fresh Spaces
Find inspiration in these unique rooms
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Outside In
This boulder home speaks volumes about the owners’ pastimes and passions
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The More the Merrier
Denver interior designer Melinda Douglas creates a welcome retreat for family and friends
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Oasis in the City
Historic architecture, vibrant colors and a connection to nature flavor a home with an easy-living personality
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Collecting the Spirit of Christmas
A charming collection of vintage ornaments and folk-art decorations brightens up the holidays for CH&L’s Editor at Large Niña Williams
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Mountain Majesty
CH&L’s 2007 Home of the Year is a stunning marriage of nature and architecture, where crisp, clean lines collide with a panorama of native attributes.
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Waking Up the Senses
Bold color rules in this bright and exciting Telluride remodel
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Classic Magic
Luxurious furnishings and elegant antiques enrich this grand Cherry Hills home
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Perfect Palatte
With a fun, feminine spark, this cottage-style home is a comfortable haven full of striking colors and bold textures
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Earth Bound
Stephanie and Scott Conrad build their personal slice of heaven on Colorado's Front Range
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On the Edge
Grand Junction Homeowners Carve a Panoramic Sanctuary on a Western Slope Mesa
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Modern Minded
A mid-century home is revitalized to accommodate a busy family.
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Fresh Traditions
A historic 1908 home is transformed for the holidays using natural elements in a sophisticated palette
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Nouveau West
Urban Interiors and Western Flair Converge in a New York Transplant’s Denver Loft
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Modern Masterpiece
World-class art collectors Kent and Vicki Logan return to Colorado and leave an indelible mark
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Bold and Bright
With their ranch house bursting at the seams, a growing family finds room to breathe with solutions that go from subtle to extreme
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Simple Luxury
This Cherry Creek townhome is filled with custom details, creative solutions, and the latest in home technology
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