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…
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…
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:…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
left to right: Members of the Marr Corp. crew: Erik Iverson, Chris Meyer, Corbin Marr, Victor Zermeno Tapia, Doug Fowler and Brent Strauss. Diane and Tim Mueller are determined to leave as small a carbon footprint as possible, which is…
A cosmopolitan city, Denver is full of varied architectural styles, and it has no shortage of large and impressive homes, both contemporary and historic. But this one, with its classic good looks, captured the attention of interior designer Toni Palmer and her partner, architect Alex Orkow.
The home's unusual star-shaped exterior takes full advantage of the building site. All of the home's windows were custom-built during the remodel. The home's unusual star-shaped exterior takes full advantage of the building site. All of the home's windows were…
Glitz and glamour highlight this year's Junior Symphony Guild (JSG) Designer Showhouse
Maintaining the spirit of Denver’s exciting urban renewal, the 2007 Junior Symphony Guild (JSG) Designer Showhouse is moving into the city’s core, “where new construction and residents are reshaping Denver’s personality,” says JSG president Marie Cramer. Traditionally, the JSG has…
Susan and Paul Valas bought their Greenwood Village ranch house 13 years ago, expecting it to meet their needs for a long time. But just a few years later, the small family of three doubled in size with the arrival…
Vintage and newly made Mexican cabaret dolls strike Williams’ fancy. “I study the creativity in the details—the earrings, clothing, hairdos and the fun names written on the dolls,” she says. A vintage cut-tin Mexican candelabra tree is almost as prickly…
Whether designing a beach house in Barcelona, a chateau in southern France, or a penthouse in New York, interior designer Petra Richards has the same underlying goal: "I always try to make a home out of a house, a place…
