Denver Interior Design – let's talk vintage style, old homes and remodeling
Some restaurants have a style that you immediately want a part of and who cares what the food tastes like (well, within reason). There are a lot of lovely restaurants in the Denver area right now that are filled with dark, reclaimed wood, bare bulbs (I do like the look - I am not knocking this!) and canning… Continue reading Kitchen Inspiration Straight From Portland (And it’s probably not what you think)
"Your home should tell the story of who you are and be a collection of what you love." - Nate Berkus I met these clients first in a rambling, old family home in Denver. Their children are grown with families of their own and they were ready to downsize to a less rambling, less maintenance required… Continue reading An Eclectic Denver Home
I love two contradictory things: minimalism and styling shelves with art, books and accessories. A kitchen with no upper cabinets melds these two loves perfectly. If you're looking for a striking idea for your kitchen - consider taking the upper cabinets completely out of the picture. You can still put in a few shelves if you… Continue reading 5 Unusual and Gorgeous Kitchens with No Upper Cabinets
On last week's post, Modern Farmhouse Revealed, I shared more photo's from one of the kitchens I designed that was recently published in Colorado Homes & Lifestyles September/October issue. This week I have the magazine in hand (see my cheesy photo above) and have an excerpt of the article as well as a few behind the… Continue reading Suburban Kitchen turned Modern Farmhouse: Press and Behind the Scenes
This kitchen was recently featured in Colorado Homes & Lifestyles "10 Ooh-La-La Kitchens" Sept/Oct issue - out now! Here are a few more lovely photo's and more back story on the project. My clients returned from vacation last summer to their home in Golden, Colorado and found that a crucial valve on the upstairs toilet had failed and… Continue reading A Modern Farmhouse Revealed
This week I thought I'd give you a glimpse of the design process with a fun before photo paired with a sketch idea of "after". I have a lively young family who just bought a home with some land very close to Denver - it's Country Living 20 minutes away from the city which is… Continue reading Country Living near Denver: Adding Rustic Charm to a Builder Grade Home
I'm excited to share some finished photo's of a house I recently wrapped up! This is a beautiful little 1950's ranch house located in Denver's Crestmoor neighborhood - an area filled with large trees and big yards. Like many Denver neighborhoods, smaller, period homes co-exist here with supersized homes that are either new builds or over-sized pop-tops. This… Continue reading Before and After: Ranch House Love in Denver
Ever think about enlarging your kitchen and removing a wall? Check out my current ranch house project in Golden for ideas!
Once you start down the dark path, forever will it dominate your destiny, consume you it will...” ― George Lucas The age old struggle between dark and light happens not just to Luke Skywalker but to Interior Designers too. I love the all white trend for interiors and white kitchens are some of my all time favorites.… Continue reading Succumb to the Dark Side: 8 Dark Kitchens to Satisfy your Noir Cravings
My laptop died somewhat suddenly this week - it has been under the weather and showing signs of slowing down for the last month. I will spare you the other annoying things that have totally bummed me out dude because I do realize that they are problems that most people in the world wish they… Continue reading Piney Knot: Ideas for a Throwback Pine Kitchen
The Colorado Nest 