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…
Marvel at the sheer variety of styles in outdoor furniture that this season inspires: chic chaise lounges and whimsical wicker thatwill instantly transform any outdoor space into a gorgeous getaway, and leave you longing for an Indian summer.
The idea of taking old materials and giving them new life is hardly novel; designers, architects and creative homeowners have long been preserving and “upgrading” old items to add beauty and history to their homes (while perhaps saving some money). Now,…
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…
Classic InfluenceInterior Design: Jeff Elliott, Jeffrey P. Elliott Interior Design, Denver, (303) 860-0109, jeffreypelliott.comGeneral Contractor: Devoncor Development, Denver, (303) 270-0070Entry (as seen through piano room):Table Lamps: Vintage Obelisk table lamps (c. 1940), by Stiffel, available at Century Design Limited, St.…
When Cranbrook Academy of Art, a premier graduate school of art, design and architecture in Michigan, offered the couple a job as co-directors of its Design Department, they jumped at the chance to be in academia (along with the ghosts…
With the architectural changes in place, Elliott turned his attention to the furnishings. “Furniture is my big thing as an interior designer. This is what makes my heart beat,” says Elliott, who set a clean, sophisticated tone with original 1940s…
FURNITURE CAN BE THE MOST USEFUL FORM OF ART IN YOUR HOME. Meet these three furniture makers, each of whom possesses a distinctive knack for creating pieces that advance the fine art of design while honoring timeless tenets of craftsmanship.…
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…
An amaryllis showcases Frankum’s love for bright, popping color against traditional neutral tones. Don’t let your tree be the only “living” element in your décor, she advises. CH&L: During the holidays, most of us spend more time at home. What…
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…
A Serendipitous DiscoveryInterior Design: Jan Turner Hering, IIDA, Jan Turner Hering Interior Design, Inc., jthid@msn.comArchitecture: Brooks Bond & Associates, Denver, (303) 355-3429Builder: Paragon Homes, Denver, (303) 629-9751, paragonhomesdenver.comExterior Furnishings:Planter: Roman Pond Planter, Stone Yard, Inc., San Diego, CA, (858) 586-1580,…
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…
