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Studio B Architecture + Interiors, Boulder and Aspen
Everything Old is New Again
This new French Country house in east Denver may have taken only seven months to build, but it was centuries in the making. Antique French wood-and-iron doors grace the front entry; 200-year-old clay pots top the chimneys of the limestone…
Our Favorite Room
WHERE IT BEGAN: When you find a good home on the right-sized lot in a great location, you become concerned with refining, revamping and—if you’re a family with two young kids—expanding what you’ve got.To realize their remodeling goals, the family…
2009|10 AIA Denver Architects' Choice Awards Winners Revealed
Mountain Living and Colorado Homes & Lifestyles magazines were proud to sponsor the 2009|10 Architects’ Choice Awards for residential design. Presented by the American Institute of Architects, Denver Chapter, the awards annually recognize excellence in housing design. A panel of…
A Storied Space
The designer carefully selected the furniture with an eye toward livability. “I wanted all of the furniture to have an aged look to it, like it had been collected over the years, but I stayed away from too many antiques…
A Match Made in Monument
Because the Stingleys entertain frequently, they wanted a kitchen with several places for guests to gather (the space adjoins the great room). The first counter (with stools) is strictly for serving and socializing. The second offers the Gaggenau cooktop and…
Beyond the Beaten Path
We’ve all seen the log castles, sprawling ski chalets and soaring modern structures that dot the landscape of Colorado’s resort towns. Here’s a different take on what defines luxury in Colorado. Look to these four gems for smart design, a…
Small But Mighty
The sleek, stainless-steel kitchen runs along one wall. Extra-deep countertops and translucent cabinets from Ikea are a smart use of space. Notice the counter-height refrigerator that was custom-made and the narrow Viking stove, both snug fits for the tidy design.…
A Home of Our Own
The master bedroom features siding-clad walls and walnut floors from Arrigoni Woods. The light above the lounger is “Cloud” by Frank Gehry—an artistic touch among the room’s linear elements. The master bedroom features siding-clad walls and walnut floors from Arrigoni…
Home Again
In the dining room, Davidson used a mix of heirlooms and retail-store furniture. The dining room table is by Crate & Barrel, while the buffet and rug are family antiques. The chandelier was found at Trog de Lights in Denver.…
A Happy Convergence
Blue Herman Miller Eiffel chairs flank a new “Gus” walnut table (from One Home). The teak sideboard is vintage Danish modern and sits below two pieces of modern art purchased at a gallery in Canada. Maharam fabric in brown and…
This New House
Crisp white woodwork stands out against warm, chocolate-brown walls. The homeowners added a fireplace to ground the new living room, which was created by combining two very small rooms. Notice the exaggerated scale of the houndstooth carpet—a change that makes…
Bold Simplicity
Melissa Greenauer (greenauer.com) believes in designing rooms “from the walls in,” and that’s just what she did in this 5,000-square-foot home located in Wolcott. Working with the home’s architect, she and her team at Vail-based Greenauer Design Group first introduced…
Sculpted Space: Then & Now
The Sculptured House is an icon with a Cinderella story. Architect Charles Deaton was intrigued by the idea of living inside a sculpture when he designed the home—the only private residence he ever attempted. Deaton disliked the proliferation of cookie-cutter…
Floating Beneath the Flatirons
To ground the structure and bring a sense of warmth to the rooms, designer Mickey Ackerman chose a rich Honduran mahogany for the floors and ceilings throughout the home. To ground the structure and bring a sense of warmth to…
Design Harmony
The kitchen's expansive concrete island is softened by its mottled finish. The sculpted barstools—also custom pieces—are made from Baltic birch. The gentle curve of the outside-facing cabinets and counters continue the theme of swooping lines seen throughout the home and…
