Before and After, Interiors, Living Rooms

Denver Family Room Makeover: Lighten Up

This was such a fun family room to work on!  The clients are young, active professionals with two small children and two large-ish birds.  They needed a space to cuddle up in at the end of the day and needed larger and more attractive aviaries for the family birds.  When I first walked into the… Continue reading Denver Family Room Makeover: Lighten Up

Current Sensibility, Trends

In a Pastel Mood With No Apologies

DIY, Interiors

Planking Interior Walls: Where it Works Best

Planks on interior walls is a Classic Cottage look that has seen a revival over the past 3 years or so in the Interior Design world.  It hasn't particularly hit my radar until just recently when I've been thinking about adding planking to a back stairwell in a house to add a little character.  When and… Continue reading Planking Interior Walls: Where it Works Best

Bedrooms, DIY, Interiors

Bedrooms without Closets

We've been house hunting in and around Denver recently and I've been struck by two things: 1. People are living in incredibly small homes and 2. The bedrooms in these tiny homes have no closets.  As a result of the no closet situation I've seen a lot of hastily built, bivouac type of closets.  Sometimes there's… Continue reading Bedrooms without Closets

Interiors

Paint it Black

Black in home interiors always has a place for the dramatist at heart.  When used well, black creates a striking backdrop for art, accessories and people.  Ask a scientist and they'll tell you that black is not a color.  For lack of a better term, and being a "decorator," I always call it a color.  However… Continue reading Paint it Black

Interiors, Kitchen

Unnecessary and Beautiful: The Un-American Stove Sconce

Sconces at stoves are an unnecessary accessory that seem vaguely Un-American to me.  Wall space is typically grabbed by upper cabinets therefore sconces are an unusual light fixture to find in a kitchen.  If there is a sconce in a kitchen, it's most likely found next to the sink.  Most stoves have a light in the hood,… Continue reading Unnecessary and Beautiful: The Un-American Stove Sconce