Our Favorite Room
Where it Began: When homeowners Karen Frame and Sam Simakis bought this Boulder home about three years ago, they had just left a house with—gasp!—white walls. “My mom is an artist, so I’ve been an art collector for a long…
Interiors
Table for Two
Setting the Table: Setting the Table: “My company is called Blanc Canvas because everything in design—whether it's furniture or place settings—is a blank canvas,” interior designer Tami Wakeman says. “Start with something that is clean, so you can add any…
Tables of Content
It's time to unpack the fine china and put that formal dining room to good use.Take some ideas from these three festive tabletops and create a memorable feastNatural BeautyJodi Feinhor-Dennis, owner of Nesting Home Design in Boulder, creates a spread…
A Colorado Classic
The owners enjoy unwinding in front of the great room’s large fireplace, where a four-foot tall iron screen designed by Kevin Clark Originals features a scene of trees, leaves and deer. The owners enjoy unwinding in front of the great…
Holiday Style Redefined
If You Go...L'Esprit de Noel Holiday Home Tour & Boutique takes place Nov. 21-23 (10 am-4 pm) in the Belcaro Park neighborhood. Advance tickets are $18 at King Soopers or through the Central City Opera box office (303-292-6700); tickets cost…
Go Tell It on the Mountain
Soaring cathedral ceilings allow plenty of room for majestic Christmas trees, glittering with LED lights. (LED, or light-emitting diode, lights prevent the trees from drying out too quickly, Miller says. Soaring cathedral ceilings allow plenty of room for majestic Christmas…
Home of the Year: A Study in Modern Organic Style
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.…
Carved Space
Though it's fashionable in Colorado to embrace the outdoors in home design, this space takes the trend to a new level. A folding French door system by NanaWall expands the interior space into the outdoor terrace, merging the two areas.…
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…
Brave New Old World
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…
Design Around It
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…
What’s Next for Colorado Design?
Modern Crop Circles & Elegant Density: Barrett Studio Architects studies the merging of organic food production, solar harvesting and the mixed-use neighborhood in this study of a living village. David Barrett, AIA, President and Founder, Barrett Studio Architects, Boulder, Barrettstudio.com:…
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…
Best Kitchens
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…
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…
CH&L On the Town
Click on the title links to view the galleries.The Colorado Garden Show's 2008 Grant & Scholarship Awards CeremonyOn Sunday, May 4 at the Butterfly Pavilion in Westminster, the Colorado Garden Show and its board of directors awarded $336, 270 in…
Ranch along the River
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…
Simple Pleasures
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…
Outside In
To call Megan and Nick Wilder “outdoor enthusiasts” is a bit like saying Al Gore is curious about global warming. The Wilders are skiers, snowboarders, mountain climbers, kayakers and hikers. In fact, it’s hard to find an outdoor sport they…
Indulge
Antique Cast Iron Chair with Roses (price upon request or $549 for the 3-piece patio set) DjUNA, Denver, (303) 355-3500, djuna.com Why we love it: The chair’s feminine curves and flowery motif remind us of warm spring days in a…
Fresh Spaces
The Powder Room Inspiration: The Mountains Shayne Smith of Slifer Designs wanted to break from the traditional mountain style when she reimagined a penthouse condominium in Bachelor Gulch. The result: a modern mountain retreat that marries natural elements and sophistication.…
Growing Up
Patrick Blanc, French botanist and creator of the vertical garden, installed this garden along the elevator shaft of Bangkok’s Emporium shopping center. You have to hand it to the French: They gave the world Victor Hugo, chocolate mousse and hot-air…
