If you prefer white walls and neutral furnishings...Opt for just a touch of color. “Try painting the inside of cabinets and bookshelves or niches so you get a peek of color,” recommends Sonu Mathew, senior interior designer with Benjamin Moore.…
“Joyful and happy, unusual and unexpected.” So describes the festive tablescape Anne Gee designed for a father and his daughters in their Cherry Creek home, featured in the L’Esprit de Noel Home Tour. The co-owner of Patina Antiques & Home in Greenwood…
When it comes to collecting art and antiques, the rule has always been “buy what you love.” And when it comes to mixing antiques with contemporary art, the rule is... there are no rules. So go ahead: buy what you…
7:00 AM: RISE TO A MID-CENTURY MORNINGShapely dishes and serveware with classic silhouettes from Design Within Reach pair with handsome matte flatware and a punchy tablecloth in a spread that’s worth waking up for.Granit Teapot and Five-Piece Dinnerware Setting by Eva…
Rene Di BenedettiRene's Maison Des Fleurs; renesmaisondesfleurs.com"Try to use something unexpected in your arrangement: mix two or three tropical flowers in your garden-style arrangement, such as roses, tulips, and anemones mixed with pincushion protea, and anthurium. And always try to…
Let’s face it: We all like to imagine that we can be design pros. Not only is it romantic to envision ourselves creating a dream home from the ground up, but HGTV has inspired a whole nation of cable-watching design-lovers…
Everything in its Place Interior Architecture and Design: John Rowland and Sarah Broughton, Rowland + Broughton Architecture + Urban Design, Aspen, (970) 544-9006, rowlandbroughton.com Flooring/Millwork: Rift Sawn White Oak Lighting: Focal Point, focalpointlights.com Powder Room: Countertop and Sink: Colorado Concrete…
WHERE IT BEGAN: When Denver homeowners Rachel and Brent Temmer called designer Mindy Sunday to help them remodel their kitchen, they had one primary goal in mind: more counter space. Rachel's Swedish background had led her to study traditional Swedish baking,…
WE ALL SAY WE LOVE COLOR, but when it comes time to paint, the fear factor sets in. So CH&L asked several designers to give us their favorite go-to colors and mini-palettes for a foolproof dip of the paintbrush. “The…
Minimalism Meets MerrimentInterior Design in Living Room and Kitchen: Homeowners Paul and Lorna FairKitchen Remodel: Ed Hodapp, Hodapp Construction, Arvada, (303) 981-6338 Cabinetry: Tim Miller, Miller Fine Cabinetry, Denver, (720) 374-8775Artwork: Chalk and Paint series in living room, homeowner Paul…
WHEN IT COMES TO BEDDING, Rosella Louis, owner of The Brass Bed in Denver, believes that touching is believing. Still, first glance at this bedding tells you it’s as luxurious as it gets. With this ensemble, described by the designer…
When designer Nadia Hartman of Nadia Hartman Interiors agreed to create a white-and-metallic tabletop for us, she began by heading straight for the Lark, a gift boutique in Denver’s Country Club neighborhood. “They have all kinds of wonderful, shiny things…
WHERE IT BEGAN: When designer Jodi Feinhor-Dennis set out to remodel this bedroom in a Mapleton Hill home in Boulder, this is what she knew: the design had to make the most of a small space; the closet—which was practically…
There’s a new online-only home furnishings boutique that we think you should know about: FCLstyle.com from Pierre Deux. Inspired by all things French, FCLstyle.com brings you the best of French style in home furnishings—from lighting to chaise lounges to sensational…
WHERE IT BEGAN: Designer Jane Cotter, of Edwards-based Slifer Designs, carefully navigated a client’s bold, vivacious tastes to pair traditional pieces with punchy, modern colors for a “Hollywood meets East Coast” dining room. WHERE IT BEGAN: Designer Jane Cotter, of…
WHERE IT BEGAN: To meet the spatial challenge presented by this long, narrow living room in a new Denver townhouse, interior designer Andrea Monath Schumacher of O Interior Design used two elements to define the space: smoky mirrors and dramatic…
Urban NestOriginal architecture: Michael Knorr, Michael Knorr & Associates, Inc., Denver, (303) 744-1887, michaelknorr.netInterior Design: Jim Hering, ASID Industry Partner, HW Home, Inc., Boulder and Denver, (303) 394-9222, hwhome.comBathroom Remodel: Carter Design Builders, Centennial, (303) 770-3424, carterdesignbuilders.comFaux Painting: Nancy Sweet,…
Designer Lane Oliver has a few tips for creating a bright, whimsical summer tablescape like the one she designed here. Start with the backdrop: the table or the tablecloth. “I fell in love with this large floral print tablecloth,” she…
Modern MoroccanInterior Design: Tara L. Gray, ASID, Envi Design Studio, Colorado Springs, (719) 200-3605, envidesignstudio.comContractor: Luc Gray, Tola Custom Homes, Colorado Springs, (719) 660-6000 Wallcovering installation: Heritage Wallpaper and Blinds, Colorado Springs, (719) 590-7091, heritagewb.comAll artwork in project (custom abstracts…
Manhattan Meets AspenArchitecture: John Galambos, Galambos Architects, Inc., (970) 429-1286, galambosarchitects.netA Change Will Do You GoodInterior Design: Keira Ritter, keira ritter design company, Boulder, (303) 442-3252, krdesignco.comArchitecture and design: Keira Ritter, keira ritter design company, Boulder, (303) 442-3252, krdesignco.comMetal fabrication:…
WHERE IT BEGAN: When designer Jodi Feinhor-Dennis, owner of Invironments in Boulder, walked into this home, it was merely “a shell,” she says. “We needed something to anchor this room, and I envisioned the bookshelves on the back wall.” Feinhor-Dennis…
Thanks to a surge in demand, homeowners can find eco-friendly kitchen products to suit any style, says Margie McCulloch of Red Pepper Kitchen + Bath in Boulder. Thinking of remodeling your kitchen? McCulloch has two pieces of advice: first, opt for…
1. The 1940s and '50s were exceptional years for furniture, marked by brazen originality, technical innovation and a design sensibility that was purely American—inspired by U.S. confidence in its presence on the world stage. 2. In large part, World War…
A Happy ConvergenceInterior Design: Heather Mourer, One Home, Denver, (720) 946-1505, onehomedesign.comFamily Room: Sofa: “Tufty Time” sectional sofa by B&B Italia, One Home, Denver, (720) 946-1505, onehomedesign.comRug: Lime and grey wool area rug by Merida Meridian, One Home, onehomedesign.comThrow, floor…
