Modern Life
Ask architect Rich Carr to talk about his design heroes and he doesn’t hesitate to cite Le Corbusier and Mies Van der Rohe, two pioneering giants of the modern architecture movement.
Interiors
Fresh Perspective
As a result, the new custom cedar windows were crafted with chain-and-sash weight construction, just like the originals. Exterior shingles were hand-cut in a staggered crazy quilt pattern and nailed up individually. Metal railings were hand-forged by a local blacksmith.…
The Perfect Palette: Designers Reveal Their Favorite Hues
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…
A Storied Space
The designer carefully selected the furniture with an eye toward livability. “I wanted all of the furniture to have an aged look to it, like it had been collected over the years, but I stayed away from too many antiques…
Classic Influence
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…
All Tucked in Luxe
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…
Our Favorite Room
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…
Make Yourself at Home
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…
Minimalism Meets Merriment
The living room features a sectional sofa by DELLAROBBIA and a trio of paintings by homeowner and hobbyist painter Paul Fair. The living room features a sectional sofa by DELLAROBBIA and a trio of paintings by homeowner and hobbyist painter Paul…
Get to know FCLstyle.com
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…
Our Favorite Room
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…
A Serendipitous Discovery
Two years ago, Liane Clasen and her husband Robert happened upon a house that had been built on spec but appeared tailor-made for them: a perfect kitchen, an open floor plan well-suited for entertaining, enough yard space for a rose…
Defining Style
Laurie and Bobby Smith—both city people who grew up in old houses—found the perfect setting for their eclectic furnishings in a 1918 Prairie-style Denver home. But there was one catch.
Our Favorite Room
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…
A Match Made in Monument
Because the Stingleys entertain frequently, they wanted a kitchen with several places for guests to gather (the space adjoins the great room). The first counter (with stools) is strictly for serving and socializing. The second offers the Gaggenau cooktop and…
To Life & Art
The bar area gets a splash of color in vivid lime green. On top, Boprae's hand-painted wood and cement squares are incorporated into the balcony railings. By opening the flowing curtains, the homeowners make the balcony a lounge; closing them…
Urban Nest
“I love the Studio Sofa and surrounding bookcases by Thomas O'Brien for Hickory Chair,” designer Jim Hering says. “They are the perfect scale for the room and provide a library-like feel, which makes everything more comfortable. The flat-wood surfaces of…
Closer to Home
“ wanted the kitchen to have the feel of an old English farmhouse,” says Beth Joseph of Studio3, the designer who handled the kitchen remodel. “And sometimes it's fun to add a few modern touches.” Stainless steel appliances blend beautifully…
Manhattan Meets Aspen
For information about the products in this home, click here. It took a leap of faith to relocate from the bright lights and excitement of New York City to the mountains of Colorado. It took an even greater leap of…
A Change Will Do You Good
Those of us who have been through a remodel know that design goals evolve over the course of the project. Is that true even for a designer’s own home?
Our Favorite Room
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…
Small But Mighty
The sleek, stainless-steel kitchen runs along one wall. Extra-deep countertops and translucent cabinets from Ikea are a smart use of space. Notice the counter-height refrigerator that was custom-made and the narrow Viking stove, both snug fits for the tidy design.…
A Home of Our Own
The master bedroom features siding-clad walls and walnut floors from Arrigoni Woods. The light above the lounger is “Cloud” by Frank Gehry—an artistic touch among the room’s linear elements. The master bedroom features siding-clad walls and walnut floors from Arrigoni…
Home Again
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.…
