Sustainable materials—Spanish cedar, natural stone, slate, aluminum and zinc—were chosen for the exterior of the home. “We chose zinc for the roof because it lasts for generations, is very low-maintenance and ages well, to a lovely matte-gray patina,” Pollock says.…
Perhaps no space in Colorado better illustrates the marriage between architecture and art than the Daniel Libeskind-designed Hamilton Building at the Denver Art Museum. And no one knows this building, with its iconic angles and peaks, quite like Lewis Sharp…
Created by master ceramicists Villeroy and Boch in the mid-19th century, this triple vase comprises three vessels attached end to end.Crafted in the 19th century, this Italian ivory-inlaid cabinet, carved of walnut, was directly imported from Rome. The extraordinary detail…
Shannon Adamson, Q Interior Design, Denver, (303) 778-7072, QInteriorDesign.com: “Jean de Merry's Lumiere chandelier is as much a piece of sculpture as it is a chandelier. Its thin metal rays mimic the form of long-needled pine boughs, making it equally…
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…
Hollywood Glam Designer: Joni Albers, Thurston Kitchen and Bath, (303) 399-4564, Thurstonkitchenandbath.com Inspiration: “Here I took an easily recognizable and iconic style—'40s Hollywood glamour—and gave it a modernized, updated treatment.” Who It's For: “I imagine this kitchen on the 22nd…
In our September issue, we asked three local designers to cook up their dream kitchen designs and we brought you their visions, expressed in three different styles: Hollywood Glam, Eco-traditional and Chic Minimalist (see "Three Kitchens, Three Flavors"). Here, Joni…
Bath of the Year: Contemporary Classic Design goal: Before the home’s construction, the owners were clear: They wanted a contemporary but comfortable vibe throughout the house, and the master bathroom was no exception. “They wanted lots of natural light, even…
Kitchen of the Year: Natural Contemporary Design goal: The kitchen of homeowners Kevin and Juliet Boyd reflects creative synergy at its finest. The couple—Kevin is a builder, Juliet a designer—wanted a light and airy feel in their kitchen that would…
Colorado wine. It wasn’t long ago that these two words could put a smirk on any wine-lover’s face. Rarely exciting and occasionally undrinkable, Colorado wines seemed to highlight the vintners’ lack of knowledge and experience. Flawed winemaking, the wrong grape…
Move over black, white and stainless. Green apple, boysenberry and almond cream are moving into the kitchen (and we aren’t talking about food). Everywhere we turn, we see bold, colorful kitchen appliances that add an element of surprise to this…
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…
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…
Talented chefs and visionary restaurateurs have cultivated a robust dining community in Denver in recent years, complete with swanky downtown destinations, concept-driven eateries and neighborhood gems. “With independent restaurants, you get personality,” says Sean Huggard, chef/partner of Black Pearl and…
Those who spend weekends "antiquing" do it with cult-like verve. The list of historic towns within a short drive of Denver is long and lovely, each locale offering unique collecting opportunities. There are the mountain silver-mining boom-and-bust towns of Idaho…
Take these top lighting products outdoors, and be enchanted.
Feeling inspired?Here’s where to turn: Chevo Studios, Denver, (303) 455-9656, chevostudios.com Design Workshop, Aspen, (970) 920-1387, designworkshop.com DTJ Design, Boulder, (303) 443-7533, dtjdesign.com Feeling inspired?Here’s where to turn: Chevo Studios, Denver, (303) 455-9656, chevostudios.com Design Workshop, Aspen, (970) 920-1387, designworkshop.com…
Omelet Filled with Arugula, Prosciutto and Fontina, finished with White Truffle Oil and served with Lightly Sautéed Seasonal Mushrooms. Omelet Filled with Arugula, Prosciutto and Fontina, finished with White Truffle Oil and served with Lightly Sautéed Seasonal Mushrooms. Click here…
Gunnison County has a lot going for it, even in the recreational mecca we call Colorado. The tucked-away mountain enclave retains a true-to-its-roots feel, and locals love their laid-back lifestyles. Given the area’s spirited mix of history, culture and activity,…
Outdoor spaces are the perfect areas to reassemble leftover materials into unique pieces. Trudy and Jim constructed this charming little bench from leftover flagstone from the patio they installed after they purchased the home. There’s no doubt about it: This…
To satisfy his love of family and fly-fishing, Bill Coburn imagined a home on a parcel of old ranchland along the Gunnison River. “He wanted a fishing nest,” says his wife, Annie. She saw an old gravel pit on the…
For homeowners Rob and Erika Leavitt, going green was always part of the plan. And because Rob is the owner and principal of eco-friendly building company Crimson Construction, building an affordable and environmentally responsible home for their growing family was…
Architect Freddie Valdez designed the lower-level stairway to appear as if the stairs were outside, in between two buildings. A glass vestibule contains the staircase and joins the two buildings. Architect Freddie Valdez designed the lower-level stairway to appear as…
BungalowBungalowAn architectural emblem of the American dream, bungalows are traditionally one or one-and-a-half story dwellings of horizontal orientation that combine style with simplicity and sound construction with affordability. The bungalow boom took off around the turn of the century, when…
