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…
Architect Freddie Valdez designed the lower-level stairway to appear as if the stairs were outside, in between two buildings. A glass vestibule contains the staircase and joins the two buildings. Architect Freddie Valdez designed the lower-level stairway to appear as…
DENVERDon’t believe the gloom and doom you hear about the real estate market. In nearly every metropolitan city, there are still neighborhoods where the markets are healthy, and Denver is no exception. In a January presentation to local realtors, the…
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…
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.…
No matter if you hit the ball like the pros or can’t tell a pitching wedge from a pie wedge, there are plenty of reasons to consider a home in a golf community: the stunning views, spacious residences or top-notch…
“I built my first weatherbox when I was 10 years old. My parents did not have any white paint, so it had to be barn-yellow, and it’s still in my backyard today. “I built my first weatherbox when I was…
Kari Foster and her colleagues at Associates III wrote the book on eco-friendly interior design. Literally. It’s called Sustainable Residential Interiors, and it gives designers and homeowners the scoop on how to create stylish green rooms. At her own home…
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…
Sip n’ Stroll CH&L and The Showrooms at TOWN hosted the shopping extravaganza benefitting Excelsior Youth CenterExcelsior's Executive Director Joan Gabrielson (left) and Kathy Graveley greet patrons at The Showrooms by TOWN.Sip n’ Stroll CH&L and The Showrooms at TOWN…
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.
Waking up to a bear on the deck, a yard full of fresh powder and a workday that includes hitting the slopes suits Gary DeFrange just fine. In 1997, DeFrange left his job in finance to head the City and…
There is an artistic mystery that surrounds the shops and studios of Colorado craftspeople, where men and women transform ordinary materials, such as wool, stone and iron, into gorgeous throws, chic alabaster benches and ornate wrought-iron fences. Maybe we’re a…
Small changes can make a big difference: Consider replacing standard doorknobs with beautiful glass versions, such as this one from Queen City Salvage, 4750 Brighton Blvd., Denver, (303) 296-0925, architectural-artifacts.comSearching for the best way to restore authenticity to your home?…
Vermont Castings, Mountain Hearth & Patio, Evergreen, (303) 670-0658, mtnhp.com Vermont Castings, Mountain Hearth & Patio, Evergreen, (303) 670-0658, mtnhp.com Mongolian Cashmere Blanket, ($1500/King Size, $1250/Queen Size), Scandia Down,™ The Kitchen and Linen Source, Edwards, (970) 926-1370, kitchenandlinen.com Coloradans are…
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…
(left to right) Bill Rey, owner of Claggett Rey Gallery in Vail, Ceil Folz, President of the Vail Valley Foundation, Kelli McDonald, Economic Development Manager for the Town of Vail, Rachel Packer, Director of Public Relations and Marketing, Bravo!(left to…
CEO of the American Red Cross Mile High Chapter, Christine Benero joins Jeremy Anderson of Mellon Private Wealth Management, sponsor of Paint the Town Red, a series of events designed to introduce new donors to the Mile High Chapter of…
From pioneers to boom towns, Colorado has a colorful past. Arader Gallery, which recently opened in Cherry Creek North, hopes to bring this past into the present, offering exceptional antique works on paper, as well as paintings and rare books.…
“Corona & Fur” (detail), Delia Brown, Baldwin Gallery Sardella Fine Art Gallery, Aspen (970) 925-9044 sardellafineart.com“Corona & Fur” (detail), Delia Brown, Baldwin Gallery Sardella Fine Art Gallery, Aspen (970) 925-9044 sardellafineart.com With 28 years in the contemporary art business, this…
Nineteenth-century writer Robert Louis Stevenson captured the Western spirit when he wrote: “Sit loosely in the saddle of life.” If “cowboy chic” is a state of mind, Colorado is the capital. Whether you sit in a saddle or a cubicle…
