An Enviable Mountain Aerie in Aspen
Every tree, bush, and bloom that surrounds this Aspen home cradles the architecture and draws in the setting
Colorado landscape design
Mountain Vibe Landscapes
Creating an alpine getaway in your own backyard
Where Aspen Meets Eden
A high-country landscape designer enhances the serenity of an Aspen dwelling, with land-healing plants in subdued hues
The FABULOUS List 2019
CH&L’s masters of architecture, building, design and landscape
Before & After: A Small Backyard Gets a Cottage-Inspired Makeover
These empty nesters’ aging outdoor space was revitalized and transformed into a peaceful garden for entertaining and cozy reflection.
Every Home Needs a Fountain
A few things to ponder before choosing the best water feature for your abode.
A 6-Step Guide to Container Plantings
We’ll take you layer by layer to ensure your plants take root and thrive in their pots all season long.
Create Fire-Pit Magic in Your Own Backyard
Fire pits are the number one trend in outdoor living design—and with good reason. Here are four of the hottest styles.
5 Garden Decor Trends for 2019
Out with the old and in with the new—these fashionable trends will take your outdoor living spaces to new heights.
Before & After: A Small Backyard Gets Seriously Elevated
This almost unrecognizable makeover was inspired by visions of a large rustic fireplace and plenty of cozy spaces for al-fresco entertaining.
The FABULOUS List 2018
Colorado Homes & Lifestyles' top of the line in design
Hot Right Now: Outdoor Decor
These 17 summer goodies are sizzling—from stylish tenting to table tennis.
ALCC's 2018 ELITE Awards
See the 4 residential landscape designs honored by the Associated Landscape Contractors of Colorado.
The Editor's House: A Love Story
Our Editor in Chief Kate Meyers moves into her best friend’s house, honoring its essence while making it her own.
The FABULOUS List 2017
It's here! Colorado Homes & Lifestyles magazine’s top of the line in design.
3 Amazing Backyards & What Makes Them Work
From a formal European garden to a resort-style tennis court, these outdoor spaces make the most of luxury living.
This Small Outdoor Space Got a Huge Makeover
Before: a little fenced-in patch of grass. After: a private and stylish garden, perfect for entertaining.
Get More Bang for Your Buck With Your Landscape
Do you have to go all in when designing the outdoor space of your dreams? Not if you do it the smart way.
The 2016 ASLA Colorado Design Awards
Incredible landscape architects are recognized for bringing the beauty of the natural world into our daily lives.
How to Feng Shui Your Backyard
Check out these ancient ways of balancing the energy in your outdoor living space.
A Denver Home With a Transformed Backyard
Denver-based designer David Hintgen turned a small Lowry backyard into a posh outdoor-living sanctuary for his family.
7 Gorgeous Garden Trends to Try This Spring
Want to make your garden stand out this summer? Get your green thumb in gear with these hot outdoor styles.
A Luxury Resort-Like Home in Denver
This 8,000-square-foot house represents the owners’ lifelong dream of a seamless indoor/outdoor living space.
Trending: Outdoor Furniture Galore
Colorado people don’t need a guide to the outdoors. But you may want a few items to make it look swell out there.
