Denver Interior Design – let's talk vintage style, old homes and remodeling
Happy 2023! It's a cold and snowy start to the year in Denver. Our daughter just started to drive and I wish she started driving in the dry summer months to gain some more road experience, but, as with most things, it's not up to me. I learned how to drive in snow from just… Continue reading Remodeling a Denver Square: A White and Green Kitchen
We recently wrapped up a remodel of a kitchen and living area in a beautiful ranch home near Old Town Littleton. The remodel was one of the smoothest I've been on EXCEPT for the lead time on the double ovens. Some appliance brands have lead times for over a year right now. As a word… Continue reading Before & After: Littleton Ranch Home Remodel
Mountain modern rolls off the tongue really well but I'm not sure what I expect when I hear those words. I think modern has a lot of different possibilities but when I think "Mountain Home," I think wood grain. I'm a big fan of wood planks, wood floors, wood tongue & groove - give me… Continue reading Before & After: A Mountain Modern Kitchen in Morrison, Colorado
I'm a big fan of secret doors and hidden passageways. I love the idea that all is not what it seems and the possibility of a magical unknown tucked away somewhere intrigues me. When I walked into the space below I didn't automatically think "I must put a hidden door here" - but those magic… Continue reading Before & After: A Secret Door in A Dining Room
I designed this project at the end of 2019 and construction started in February of 2020. Not only did these clients live in the home during the renovation, they also lived through a renovation during the beginning weeks and months of the pandemic. They handled everything with grace and humor. BEFORE: A classic home from… Continue reading Before and After: A late 90’s home gets a light and airy remodel
Hello 1970's split level! I like to think that this was a beauty back in the day, but that day was a distant memory when I saw it. Popcorn ceilings, imitation stone floors, builder grade cabinetry and asbestos riddled walls dominated the main level of the home. The clients both love to cook - the… Continue reading Before & After: 70’s Split Level Kitchen Transformation
I'm excited to share this kitchen with you! This kitchen renovation floated along with very few hiccups. I tend to work mostly on homes that are 60 plus years old and this home was built in 2006 - a young buck! In contrast to the 110 year old homes that are my usual wheelhouse, recent… Continue reading Before & After: A Warm, Modern Kitchen
This kitchen is in a 1904 "Denver Square", which is known as a "foursquare" everywhere else in the country, but here in Denver we like to label things as our own. For example, the "Denver Omelette" is really a "Western Omelette". If anyone can think of something else that Denver (or your home town) has… Continue reading Before & After: Uncovering Secrets in a 1904 Denver Square Kitchen
Is anyone else in the Denver area fantasizing about moving to Kaua'i or Florida's Gulf Coast this week? Just me? Winter weather before Halloween is ridiculous; it's unfair and it's making me have general regrets. Our town sent out an email reminding everyone to shovel their walks for the trick-or-treaters. Severe cold in October causes… Continue reading Before & After: Classic Kitchen in Denver
Happy April! I'm feeling refreshed from a week off. We went to Los Angeles for the week and I can see why millions of people live there. The weather was phenomenal; the art, plants, beaches, hillsides, neighborhoods and restaurants were diverse, interesting and quite vibrant. I came back feeling inspired by the casual California… Continue reading Before and After: A Ranch Home with Abundant Natural Light
The Colorado Nest 