A Closer Look: The Uniqueness of Antler Art
Showcasing exquisite antler designs, crafted and personalized by true artists
Furniture
Local Craft
Colorado is home to an intrepid group of craftspeople who find great purpose in marrying form with function—and with beautiful results. Here, some of our very own furniture makers' latest masterpieces.
Modern Bungalow - Ed Sultan
Pictured above: Ed and Kate Sultan, co-owners of Modern Bungalow CH&L: Clients come to you for... Ed Sultan: Some come for advice, some for that Craftsman look, others because we offer more custom options than many furniture stores, and some…
7 Furniture Makers You Should Know
Accessories, Custom Furniture, Denver, Furniture, Furniture & Accessories, Products We Love, Shopping And Decor
David Rasmussen, David Rasmussen Design, CarbondaleRasmussen’s admiration for green design and his desire to incorporate sustainable and recycled materials into his work led him to Carbondale in 2007. His furniture reflects the graceful lines he observes in nature and the…
Sit This One Out
Accessories, Art, Furniture, Furniture & Accessories, Landscaping & Gardening, Outdoor Living, Products We Love, Shopping And Decor
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.
UPcycled
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,…
The McCoys' Five Faves
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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…
Masters of the Craft
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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.…
CH&L November/December 2009 Resources
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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…
Palette
Bath, Bathrooms, Countertop, Designer, Designer Tips, Entertaining, Furniture, Furniture & Accessories, Get The Look, Hospitality, Kitchen, Kitchen & Bath, Kitchens, Quotation, Shopping And Decor, United States
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…
10 Things…
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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…
CH&L January/February 2009 Resources
Art, Chair, Contractor, Denver, Denver Metropolitan Area, Designer, Designer Tips, Entertaining, Furniture, Furniture & Accessories, Geography Of Colorado, Hospitality, Person Career, Shopping And Decor, Stylemakers, Visual Arts
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…
Home Again
Antiques, Architect, Architecture & Interiors, Art, Arts, Cabinet Making, Chair, Contractor, Denver, Designer, Designer Tips, Donald Knuth, Entertaining, Furniture, Furniture & Accessories, Hospitality, Interiors, Kitchens, MIX, Person Career, Shopping And Decor, Stylemakers, Tips From The Pros, Visual Arts
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.…
Design Harmony
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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…
Like Butter
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Roadrunner Chair (medium-density fiberboard $185; plywood $484; wood $585; upholstered steel $550) DoubleButter.com“Chairs have to satisfy a lot of requirements,” says David Larabee. And when you think about it, he's right: comfort and style, proportion and durability. And yet the boys…
A New Century
Business, Colorado, Denver, Furniture, Furniture & Accessories, People, Person Career, Quotation, Stylemakers
"We create pieces that satisfy the owners as well as the craftsmen who build them," says Edward M. Tashjian, Century Furniture's vice president of marketing. Colorado will soon have a new Century showroom, which comes to the Denver Design District…
Trends
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PLATNER TABLE PLATNER TABLE (Pricing starts at $2,848) “Metallics are big this year, and with that Knoll is introducing a new bronze finish to the classic Platner Collection. The Platner Table is quite stunning. The base has a beautiful moiré…
The Great Outdoors
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Pamela Torke reportsAmalfii Dining Table & Armchair$1,400Pamela Torke reportsAmalfii Dining Table & Armchair$1,400Made from teak, this table from Kingsley-Bate easily seats six and features a two-inch slot for umbrellas. The chair is comfortable with or without a cushion. The set…
Outdoor Objets
Denver, Entertaining, Furniture, Furniture & Accessories, Hospitality, Human Interest, Landscaping & Gardening, Outdoor Living, Stylemakers, USD
Using the garden as an outdoor room is an ancient tradition that is finally enjoying a renaissance. This season, anchor your garden rooms with furnishings, apply a few interior design principles and see your personal style take root. Historically, man's…
