Before and After, Interiors, Kitchen

Before and After: Ranch House Love in Denver

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

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Interiors, Trends

Colorado and White Walls

When we moved into our home about a year ago - we painted almost all the rooms Benjamin Moore's Swiss Coffee which sounds like it would be a beige, but it's really a warm white (those Swiss must love their dairy).  I remember a neighbor walking in and asking if it was primer up on… Continue reading Colorado and White Walls

Garden Style

Patio Design Advice from 2 Colorado Designers

I was interviewed last month for an short article on patio design for Colorado Homes & Lifestyles.  It went up online recently and I though I would share it with you this week in case you missed it!  The bottom line is, if you don't have much of a budget this year for your patio… Continue reading Patio Design Advice from 2 Colorado Designers

Current Sensibility, Trends

April Obsessions: Art, Design and Life

Here's an end of the month wrap up of my latest loves in the world of art and design.  I see a lot of images and rooms for my job and I have a tendency to obsess (a slight and gentle obsession, lady-like if you will) over certain things.  I thought I would start sharing these on… Continue reading April Obsessions: Art, Design and Life

Interiors, Trends

An Outdoorsy Chair you Should Have Inside: The Hoop Chair

Garden chairs indoors?  Yes!  Lightweight, garden friendly and stylish - the hoop chair adds a chic, outdoorsy feeling to any room.  I love seeing this 1960's style chair outside, but I like it best indoors.  There are many variations of this chair derived from Hans Wegner's 1965 "Hoop Chair" (which is a stunner of a chair).… Continue reading An Outdoorsy Chair you Should Have Inside: The Hoop Chair

Garden Style

The Power of Black in the Garden: 7 outdoor spaces that prove that Black is back

Dark colors for exteriors are back in style and they are increasingly cropping up as a backdrop for gardens and patios.   The dark background does something magical to whatever is placed in front of it.  The greens of grasses, trees and shrubs look greener and any bit of color you place in the environment pops.  It's interesting… Continue reading The Power of Black in the Garden: 7 outdoor spaces that prove that Black is back

A Talk With..., Interiors

A Talk With Realtor Rebecca Strobel: 7 Renovation Tips for Resale Value from a Colorado Realtor

I get asked a lot by my clients about what adds resale value in home renovations.  The Denver metro area real estate market is white hot right now and home investments are top of mind for most people who own a house in this area.  As a designer, I rarely get to see the homes that sell with… Continue reading A Talk With Realtor Rebecca Strobel: 7 Renovation Tips for Resale Value from a Colorado Realtor

Interiors, Trends

Spring 2016: Four Interior Trends to Embrace!

Everyone has a hot trends list for Spring 2016 out right now - Elle Decor says that it's all about black and white minimalism while other sites herald the return of pastels for Spring (shocker).  I thought I would share with you what's floating my boat in the world of interiors this Spring.  1.  Large branches in… Continue reading Spring 2016: Four Interior Trends to Embrace!

Before and After, Interiors

The Key to Getting the Best Design for Your Renovation

Want to get the best design on your renovation? There's just one thing to get right!

Before and After, Interiors

She Sheds, Garage Studios and Our Garage Renovation

Ever wanted to turn your garage into something else? Read about our renovation of a 1930's Carriage house here!