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…
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.
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…
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…
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…
“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…
“ 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…
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…
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?
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…
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.…
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…
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.…
Blue Herman Miller Eiffel chairs flank a new “Gus” walnut table (from One Home). The teak sideboard is vintage Danish modern and sits below two pieces of modern art purchased at a gallery in Canada. Maharam fabric in brown and…
The light-filled library glows with golden tones on the walls and the faux bois bookcases and window frames painted by artist David Schultz. “Accessories play a large role here and in every room,” says designer Melinda Douglas. “They are the…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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.…
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…
