Denver Interior Design – let's talk vintage style, old homes and remodeling
The above photo's are two quick before and afters from a client's living room that's nearing completion. One quick tip when dealing with a room that's larger than you're used to: don't be afraid to float your sofa out from the wall. Get your sofa off the wall and start enjoying life (well - I… Continue reading One Easy Way to Cozy up Your Living Room
I love dark paint but I have a lot of trouble persuading most clients to go darker even after they've called me in to help with paint because their walls resemble an operating room. If you're scared to go dark, but want to try it, learn from a master like Mario Buatta (above), and pair… Continue reading How to Use Dark Paint in an Interior like a Professional (or at least like a still life artist)
It's time to tromp out in the yard and start clipping - bring the branches in, crack the stems open a bit and place them in some warm water for a bit of early Spring happiness in a vase. My daughter and I have the annual avocado pit in a glass jar underway: We also… Continue reading Getting Nature Indoors and a Song from the Lumineers
Armoires, wardrobes, large cabinets - I used to see them in everybody's living room with a large tv hunkered up inside. I don't see them as much anymore and I miss them! I think they're perfect for children's rooms. It's an old fashioned way to elegantly tuck things away. Restoration Hardware, Pottery Barn, etc, they… Continue reading Children’s Rooms and Vintage Charm
In 1950 the Molded Plastic Chair, designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller, became available to the public as the world's first mass-produced plastic chair. Today they're sold in 100% recyclable polypropylene and are an extremely popular way to inject some classic modernist cool into a home. I see them on Pinterest and other… Continue reading The Eames Molded Plastic Chair: aka Effortless Cool
I shared this on Facebook last week, but I keep finding myself coming back to the work of artist Jeremy Miranda. His paintings are absolutely gorgeous and at the same time there's something about them that makes me a bit uneasy. This combination is really appealing to me in art. I was reading something completely… Continue reading Scratching the Surface of “Reality”
I'm a big fan of the painted wooden dining chair. If your dining room or kitchen is feeling a bit boring to you - paint your chairs a dramatic color. It's amazing what this can do for a room. Don't fuss over the fabric too much, just get something neutral and durable. Do fuss over… Continue reading Paint it, Baby: One Easy Way to Update Your Dining Area
"In this state, there is no food. We eat books and season them with wine and cotton candy. When you want the news, you read a comic book." - Janelle Monae - The Wondaland Arts Society I'm a big fan of the musician Janelle Monae. I just read a brief article about her new album,… Continue reading Make It Up As You Go Along – (but make it up, don’t just go along)
Here are 8 great ideas to start you thinking about how to use that wedge-shaped space that is either currently crammed with outdoor gear or is enclosed by drywall. If you're lucky enough to either not need the extra space, or you have beautiful open stairs, then go ahead and congratulate yourself for being a… Continue reading That Space Under the Stairs
Styling an Entry should be incredibly fun - this is a chance to create a mood and set the tone for the rest of your home. An entry is a room that is a gateway to other rooms. Gateway rooms, similar to "Gateway" towns, are notorious for giving you cheap thrills, some drama and some… Continue reading The Space Between: Styling an Entry with a Console Table.
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