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One House, Two Transformations

BEFORE. WHEN IT COMES TO REMODELING, There are two types of people, according to Kelton Osborn and Joseph Montalbano of Studiotrope, a Denver-based architecture and graphic design firm. “There are people who go by the school of thought that additions should…

Our Favorite Room

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…

A Match Made in Monument

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…

Where Old West Meets New

Many of us dream of slipping on a pair of well-worn boots and ambling through the tall grass, of relaxing with good friends and neighbors in a close-knit community, or of finding a modern retreat in the heart of a…

Behind the Scenes at the 2009 Home of the Year Gala

CH&L’s Home of the Year Gala on Thursday, July 23, 2009 was a spectacular evening of good friends, fine food and a great cause. David Hintgen and John Moinzad, owners of AERA Studios in Denver, hosted the party at their…

To Life & Art

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…

CH&L June/July 2009 Resources

Urban NestOriginal architecture: Michael Knorr, Michael Knorr & Associates, Inc., Denver, (303) 744-1887, michaelknorr.netInterior Design: Jim Hering, ASID Industry Partner, HW Home, Inc., Boulder and Denver, (303) 394-9222, hwhome.comBathroom Remodel: Carter Design Builders, Centennial, (303) 770-3424, carterdesignbuilders.comFaux Painting: Nancy Sweet,…

The Cause Behind the Party

The Derby Party, held at Denver Botanic Gardens, is up in attendance from 130 to 2500 since it began eight years ago. All of the event proceeds go to the Sean “Ranch” Lough Memorial Scholarship Fund. The Derby Party, held…

Urban Nest

“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…

Fresh Start

When Aspen architects Sarah Broughton and John Rowland set out to design a contemporary spec house for a local developer, they thought they would completely scrap the worn 1960s chalet-style duplex to accommodate the new building that would take its place.

Open-Air Flair

Designer Lane Oliver has a few tips for creating a bright, whimsical summer tablescape like the one she designed here. Start with the backdrop: the table or the tablecloth. “I fell in love with this large floral print tablecloth,” she…

At Home With...

“These pots aren’t very big, only about three or four inches, but they used to belong to the Queen of England. I just happened to be in England once, and for charity, they were selling off pots because they were switching…