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
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In a Pastel Mood With No Apologies
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 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
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
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