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.
Kitchens
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.…
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.…
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.…
Three Kitchens, Three Flavors
Hollywood Glam Designer: Joni Albers, Thurston Kitchen and Bath, (303) 399-4564, Thurstonkitchenandbath.com Inspiration: “Here I took an easily recognizable and iconic style—'40s Hollywood glamour—and gave it a modernized, updated treatment.” Who It's For: “I imagine this kitchen on the 22nd…
Why Hire a Kitchen Designer?
In our September issue, we asked three local designers to cook up their dream kitchen designs and we brought you their visions, expressed in three different styles: Hollywood Glam, Eco-traditional and Chic Minimalist (see "Three Kitchens, Three Flavors"). Here, Joni…
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…
Sizzling…
Move over black, white and stainless. Green apple, boysenberry and almond cream are moving into the kitchen (and we aren’t talking about food). Everywhere we turn, we see bold, colorful kitchen appliances that add an element of surprise to this…
Feel-good Technology
TOTO NEOREST 550 toilet ($5,000) Water Systems Inc Showroom, Denver, (303) 962-4333 This dual-flush toilet lifts the lid when someone approaches, closes the lid when someone leaves and flushes automatically. JACUZZI Home Spa Towel Warming Drawer ($1,550-2,000)Tony Capra Bath House,…
At home with... Stefka Czarnecki Fanchi
Stefka Fanchi knows something about how to transform a structure into a home. During the day, she works to promote affordable housing; at home, she and her family shape their own space, which she says is in a “constant state…
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.…
From Your Kitchen to Mine
Dream Dinners’ Potato & Rosemary Crusted Salmon Click here for a printable recipe where to go when you’re on the goDenver Area Dream Dinners’ Potato & Rosemary Crusted Salmon Click here for a printable recipe where to go when you’re…
Fabulously French
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.
A Home with a View
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…
In the Kitchen
The Pantry: Its History and Modern Uses by Catherine Seiberling Pond (Gibbs Smith, gibbs-smith.com). Documenting the pantry from early American years to modern day pantry, Pond explores how pantries are more than just order and abundance-they can be an attractive…
Bold and Bright
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…
Buying History
What differentiates a historic home from other residences? Aside from the romanticism of a turn-of-the-century property and a personal piece of the mythical Old West, historic homes have a significant relevance to the past displayed through architecture that often tells…
Kitchen Couture
From left to right: “Mommy and Me Springtime” apron by Woof & Poof ($24.95) Sur la Table, (303) 936-4677, surlatable.com. Green half apron with apples ($24) Anthropologie, (303) 394-1443, anthropologie.com. Red-and-white stripe apron ($22) Williams-Sonoma, (303) 794-4744, williams-sonoma.com. Vintage apron…
The More the Merrier
It was a formula that worked before. The homeowners partnered with interior designer Melinda Douglas on their Denver home just 2 1/2 years prior. So when they were ready to design their Copper Mountain condo, the couple called on her…
