Ornate Opulence
The heart and soul of a kitchen renovation is the elegant ornamentation that links it to the rest of the home
Kitchens
Details, Details
Luscious materials, layers of texture and elegant styling work together to create a harmonious space
The Un-Kitchen
Simple and elegant, a clean-lined kitchen becomes one with its surroundings.
Boldly Balanced
A remodeled kitchen has timeless appeal with a carefully curated mix of materials
A Happy Dose of Nostalgia
Architect Suzanne Allen-Guerra infuses century-old charm into a present-day kitchen
Getting Cozy in the Highlands
A Denver designer transforms a cool interior with warm colors, bold patterns and redefined spaces
Classic Cool
Wayne and Linda Lee had searched for a home for more than a year, but when they discovered a 1950s home for sale near Chautauqua Park in Boulder the connection was instant. “It felt like a happy house,” Linda says.…
Kitchen Distributors - Bill Livingston
CH&L: Clients come to you for…Bill Livingston: Design inspiration and my expertise in designing rooms harmonious with my clients’ lifestyle needs and personalities. For many of my clients, this is their first time to be involved in a kitchen and…
Kitchen Distributors - Troy Williams
CH&L: Clients come to you for…Troy Williams: Expertise and an education. Few people will remodel more than one kitchen or bathroom in their lifetime. While many clients have ideas about what they may want in their finished kitchen or bathroom,…
Interior Intuitions
CH&L: Clients come to you for... Bev Adams: My expertise and experience in design; knowing that the product they select for the rooms I design is based on their functional design needs as well as their psychology and the psychology…
Better Than Ever
This Queen Anne was never supposed to go through a total renovation. In fact, it wasn’t supposed to be a project at all. The owners, an out-of-state couple who wanted a second home in Boulder to be near their grandkids,…
2010 Home of the Year
Daring design demands a confident eye and a steady disposition. This Denver home, selected as Colorado Homes & Lifestyles’ Home of the Year, benefited from both. We talked with the fearless homeowner and her equally intrepid designer, Andrea Schumacher…
A Feast for the Eyes
They say we eat first with our eyes. The colors, textures, and presentation of a dish are the first things that register, whetting our appetites long before we ever taste a bite of food. Top chefs and food stylists know…
Fire Up the Grill
You’ve probably mastered your favorite burgers and barbecued chicken on the grill, but have you ever created a meal where every course, from appetizer to dessert, is grilled? Not only will your fellow diners be surprised and impressed, but you’ll…
Make Some Green
THE ECONOMY MIGHT BE REBOUNDING, but it’s still a difficult time to sell a house. By the end of 2009, the number of single-family home sales in Denver had dropped 20 percent from the previous year, according to Denver Land…
CH&L March 2010 Resources
Everything in its Place Interior Architecture and Design: John Rowland and Sarah Broughton, Rowland + Broughton Architecture + Urban Design, Aspen, (970) 544-9006, rowlandbroughton.com Flooring/Millwork: Rift Sawn White Oak Lighting: Focal Point, focalpointlights.com Powder Room: Countertop and Sink: Colorado Concrete…
Raising the Style Quotient
CH&L: You repurposed, reused and reupholstered quite a few elements in this remodel, including the doors, the trim and some of the furniture, and yet you managed to add a major dose of style. CH&L: You repurposed, reused and reupholstered…
CH&L November/December 2009 Resources
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…
Haute Baths
Bath of the Year: Contemporary Classic Design goal: Before the home’s construction, the owners were clear: They wanted a contemporary but comfortable vibe throughout the house, and the master bathroom was no exception. “They wanted lots of natural light, even…
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.
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…
Palette
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…
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.…
