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finishing the job The remodel of a house on a pond in the heart of Vail Village turned a fundamental flaw into its greatest asset .
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A blank canvas Neutral walls and furnishings form the serene backdrop for an art collection and a customdesigned fountain.
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an eye for design John Fielder designed his Summit County home much like he composes a photograph.
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editor’s picks A host of hostess gifts, Dale Chihuly glass and cookbooks top our picks for this issue.
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Photographer John Fielder’s rustic mountain inspired home located in Summit County. Photography by Raul J. Garcia
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from the editor Winter in Colorado is an opportunity to get cozy at home. Whether curling up with a great book in the comforts of your own space or entertaining houseguests who’ve come to Colorado for a ski fix; a warm and welcoming home can serve as an inviting cocoon from the snow and plummeting temps. This winter issue of Denver Life home+design offers inspirations for both entertaining and “cocooning,” with fresh ideas gleaned from current trends in colors, textures and furnishings, as well as imaginative accessories that bring warmth to any space and some must-have items for entertaining. And when it comes to cooking for guests and hosting intimate gatherings at home, a thoughtfully planned kitchen helps make entertaining smooth sailing. For insight, we turned to a pro. We visited Denver’s acclaimed Chef Frank Bonanno at home and ventured into his kitchen to find out how he entertains. Simply put, he makes all of his guests feel like family. Read about our visit to Bonanno’s home on page 20. We also questioned local chefs about their must-have kitchen tools and appliances. As far as tools and gadgets go, Bonanno loves his custom Lacanche range and oven. If you’re thinking of making some kitchen upgrades, you’ll want to read our Home on the Range story (page 76) for a few suggestions. And because our Colorado climate induces a love of outdoor entertaining, we highlight some creative solutions for extending the season with some innovative patio designs on page 24. In this issue, we also explore four very different homes—two chic urban dwellings and two naturalistic mountain beauties—all with thought-provoking architecture and inviting interiors. For starters, we thought it would be interesting to see how an artist designs his space. John Fielder, whose eye for design in nature is well known, framed his Summit County home in much the way he frames his photographs. Check out his home as well as three others beginning on page 45 for outstanding examples of how best to incorporate an eclectic art collection into the home, take advantage of natural surroundings and seamlessly blend contemporary architecture into a charming historic neighborhood. However you choose to spend your time at home this winter, all of us at Denver Life home+design wish you the very best for the season.
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Welcome... to the home of Frank Bonanno, who invites us in to share some of his ideas about cooking as well as a fabulous antipasto platter. We also explore the outdoors and descend to the basement.
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The King of Impromptu keeps it simple with friends at home. By Sharon Withers | photography by marc piscotty
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Above: Bonanno pours boiling water on mozzarella before beginning to knead it. Above right: Bonanno created a simple yet beautiful platter of proscuitto, homemade mozzarella and ricotta. He garnished it with lavender, radishes and parsley from his garden.
rank Bonanno knows more than a few things about food, and people. Indisputedly, he knows how to cook, and he knows how to make guests feel welcome, whether in one of his restaurants or at home. A chef extraordinaire who has opened 10 establishments in Denver over the last 13 years, Bonanno earns raves for his classic Italian cuisine as well as his other offerings, and for his cheerful service. At home, he can relax when he serves his family and friends. With a big Sicilian heart, Bonanno welcomes guests to his Highlands home at least a couple of times a month. And at Thanksgiving and Easter, the family numbers can climb to 50. Salt & Grinder, his new Highlands deli, is built on his Italian New Jersey roots. Growing up centered on food and family, Bonanno and his mother cooked new recipes and experimented with other cuisines. On weekends the family would go into New York City and try different restaurants. His big Italian family gathered around a table laden with pastas, breads and antipasti. Today, Bonanno’s Denver home is reminiscent of that family comfort. A grand old red brick from the turn of the century, the home was the rectory for the former orphanage across the street. One of the deed restrictions—perhaps one of the oddest on Denver city records—remains: Whoever owns the house must have children. Children have worn the original wooden staircase and trampled through the front door for more than a century now. Family is important and Bonanno and his wife Jacqueline, along with their two boys Marco and Luca, welcome friends and their children as well as dozens of cousins to their home regularly. The kitchen is the heart and life of the home. “We didn’t design our kitchen like people who don’t use it,” says Bonanno. His wife Jacqueline bakes cookies and pies, and makes breakfast. Her specialty is waffles. Bonanno cooks the other meals and entertains. The oven is the centerpiece. It is a Lacanche, custom-built for the Bonanno’s kitchen, and was the only splurge when they remodeled the home. The cabinetry has as much character as the owners. A one-piece is a Hoosier from the 1800s that the previous owners left in the basement and now serves as a large cupboard. The other cupboards are part of the cabinetry dismantled from the old Rocky Mountain Seed Company’s 15th St. flagship store. The farmhouse sink and beaded board complete the authentic period kitchen that looks as if it has been there as long as the house. “My kitchen at home is better than my kitchen at Salt & Grinder,” says Bonanno. “But Luca has every gadget—a Vitamix, Kitchen Aid and big Atlas hand-cranked pasta machine. Sometimes I slip over there and steal some pasta from the kitchen, or make it there myself.” On occasion, however, even he admits to buying a boxed pasta, but only Barilla or De Cecco brands, and only for the home.
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Frank gathers herbs radishes, chives and lettuce from his home’s potager to embellish his cheese platters, as Jacqueline looks on from the kitchen window.
and enjoying a few drinks. He calls himself the King of Impromptu, and follows his own advice: “Keep it simple. Never experiment on your guests. Keep your food simple and fresh, not a lasagna from scratch.” His go-to home fare always includes a pasta, often angel hair or linguine with fresh clams. Bonanno likes to mash up some fresh avocados for guacamole and fire up the grill to cook a whole salmon marinated with soy and hoisin. In the summer, he brings in vegetables and herbs from the garden and uses whatever looks good that day. “In the restaurant, everything is timed and gets to the table hot. “At home, I’m happy to get it out warm. I’m OK with that,” says Bonanno. He even confessed to burning garlic bread because he got so wrapped up with his guests and having a good time. “It’s about friendship.” Just outside the kitchen is the garden, planted with fresh herbs, vegetables and a peony or two. Fragrant honeysuckle fills the evening air as guests gather under the pergola for drinks and hors d’oeuvres. It’s the perfect place to serve a plate of house-cured prosciutto and homemade, hand-pulled mozzarella and to share a nice Italian wine with friends and family.
Apart from his Lacanche, Bonanno can’t do without his knives, a good cutting board and aluminum foil. Yes, aluminum foil. Garlic bread or roasted veggies can go on it. Whatever he can put on it, he does. He considers it a great substitute for a pan or cookie sheet; it cuts pan clutter in the kitchen sink and makes cleanup easy. When he entertains, Bonanno always considers the kids. His pigsin-a-blanket, made with sausage and cheddar cheese, and creamy macaroni and cheese are as big a hit with the adults as the children. He also serves a pigs-in-a-blanket variation made with pork belly at Russell’s Smokehouse restaurant and the Green Russell bar. Bonanno doesn’t seem to take himself too seriously when he invites guests into his home. For him, it’s about people coming together over a meal
Frank Bonanno’s Recipes and tips Ricotta Ingredients 2 quarts organic whole milk 5 lemons (1 cup lemon juice) 1 cup buttermilk 1 cup heavy cream ¼ cup heavy cream to fold in at the end (after the cheese has been hung) Pinch of salt
tools Citrus reamer, saucepan, cheese cloth, large bowl and stand mixer
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process 1. Ream the lemons; set juice aside. 2. Bring cream and whole milk to a boil. 3. Add lemon juice, buttermilk and salt. 4. Reduce heat to low and simmer, stirring until thick. 5. W rap in cheese cloth; knot the top and hang over kitchen sink (Bonanno hangs it on the faucet). 6. Drain 24 hours. Use stand mixer to whip additional heavy cream into ricotta until it is the consistency of soft ice cream. n Makes approximately 12 ounces of cheese n Serves 8 n Ricotta is very easy to make. n Change it up by using goat’s milk. [ 22 ]
Tasty variations
Ricotta Salata n Instead of whipping ricotta with cream, form ricotta into thin logs or small bulbs. n Sprinkle with sea salt. n Wrap in cheese cloth, hang to dry for two weeks. Ricotta Al Forno n Oil the inside of a ramekin, fill with ricotta. n Bake at 400° for 36-45 minutes until golden. n Let cool and firm. Sweet Ricotta n A dd 1 cup of powdered sugar into the first ricotta recipe.
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Renowned, local chefs tell us about their favorite kitchen tools. By Sharon Withers
Jean-Philippe Failyau turns on the power
Jennifer Jasinski Keeps It Simple at Home Her accolades run deep: 2013 James Beard Foundation award winner; 2004 Colorado Chef of the Year; 2005 Western Regional Chef of the Year by the American Culinary Federation; and “Top Chef Masters” finalist. With her business partner Beth Gruitch, she heads up Rioja, Bistro Vendôme and Euclid Hall, all practically within one block of Larimer St. At home, Jasinski’s reward is cooking with her husband, Chef Max MacKissock, in their remodeled kitchen that is not filled with fancy tools and appliances, but great knives and a big cutting board. Jennifer Jasinski shares a few of her favorite seasonal recipes. DL home+design: What are your most important home tools? JJ: Great knives, cutting boards, pots and pans, a stove, a dishwasher and a sink in the kitchen that was recently remodeled. DL home+design: What would you like in your home kitchen that you don’t have? JJ: I would get a mini deep fat fryer so I could do an occasional fritter or doughnut when entertaining at home. Since I spend so much time in the kitchen at Rioja, I prefer simple appliances and gadgets at home.
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Jean-Philippe Failyau, chef/owner of Park Burger and Homegrown Tap & Dough, shows his Belgian roots in the killer French Fries his Park Burger kitchens turn out. A founding partner of Osteria Marco, he has turned his hand to fresh, creative wood-fired pizza at his newly opened Homegrown Tap & Dough. Failyau has opened five burger restaurants plus Homegrown Tap & Dough in as many years. In 2010, Bon Appétit named Park Burger one of the Top 10 Burger Restaurants in the country. He won the Denver Burger Battle in 2010, 2011 and 2013. In 2013, Eater ranked Park Burger as one of the top 38 burger restaurants in the country. DL home+design: What is the one appliance from your professional kitchen you must have at home? JF: I would say the Vitamix blender is the one piece of equipment in a professional kitchen that I must have at home. It is a really powerful blender that is great for making purees, sauces, shakes and endless recipes. It’s starting to gain a lot of popularity and you now can find the blenders at Williams-Sonoma and other kitchen stores. parkandcodenver.com tapanddough.com
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plan now to extend the season
Now is the time to plan for warm days and chilly nights. Imagine April outdoors—without freezing fingers and toes.
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reaming of warmer days and how you might get a jump start on the patio season and extend it into autumn? It’s not difficult to accomplish. A tactic as simple as adding throws, candles and a coffee or hot toddy can make the evening seem warmer. Or—as one family did with their Old World courtyard—a covered patio can become an extension of the home with heat lamps, a fireplace and a firepit, kitchen and a pizza oven for use at least nine months of the year.
This 2,000-square-foot Old World courtyard was transformed from an uninviting salmon-colored stucco courtyard into a state-of-the-art outdoor living space, including an outdoor kitchen, wet bar and fireplace. Two televisions, a misting system and integrated surround sound, which is fully controllable at the touch of an iPad, create the entertainment area. The outdoor space features high-end appliances, a woodburning pizza oven, a wok, a hand-hammered copper sink and a pair of custom water features with 12-inch copper scuppers, as well as Brazilian granite slab countertops. Design: Lindgren Landscape Architects and Designers, Ft. Collins, 970.226.5677 lindgrenlandscape.com Stone: Telluride Stone
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Mountaintop Pergola With stunning views and stars overhead there’s no reason to go indoors when you can spend the evening in front of a fireplace in a covered pergola perched on a mountaintop. Built for the express purpose of extending the season in spring and fall, it also provides shade from the high alpine summer sun when the wildflowers take over the hillsides. The view to the east of the pergola is Mount Crested Butte; a collection of 10 to 12 mountains, including Whetstone Mountain lies to the southwest and Paradise Divide and Mount Emmons are northwest. Although it may appear to be quite a hike to reach the pergola, it is only 40 feet from the patio, where a hot tub and barbecue pit create a mountaintop entertainment center. Architect: Jim Barney, Architect, LEED, AP at Freestyle Architects, P.C., Crested Butte, 970.596.8126 | freestylearchitects.com Contractor: Paul Barney, Beckwith Builders, Inc., Crested Butte, 970.209.8605 beckwithbuilderscb.com Timber work: Scott Crawford, Crawford’s Custom Woodwork
Materials used: Reclaimed Douglas Fir timbers, Natural Stone, Arkansas Strip, Brick Paving Stones, Borgert Products, installed by Beckwith Builders Fireplace: Outdoor Lifestyle, Dakota Custom Mountain Time; Chairs by Red Mountain Furniture
Rooftop Firepit A daring spirit and bold imagination turned a tar paper roof and mechanical area into an urban oasis. Perched a loft on Little Raven St., is a 1,000-square-foot entertainment space that can be used from early spring well into the fall. A firepit, kitchen, bar and hot tub are open to panoramic views of LoDo and beyond.
A Cozy Backyard Architect: Chris Turner, Principal; Elevate By Design, Denver, 303.567.6300 ebdstudios.com
A firepit and some friendly neighbors may be all you need to ward off the chilly fall weather. The firepit is poured-in-place concrete with black glass trowelled into the top during the setting phase. After it cured, the top was ground down to reveal the glass, which catches the light from the fire. The custom-designed fence composed of horizontal slats provides a contemporary background. Design: Mile High Landscaping, Denver, 303.595.0404 | milehighlandscaping.com [ 25 ]
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It’s the season for the man cave. Today, it can be a traditional retreat for men or an entertainment hub for the entire family. By emily baker
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he colorfully named “man cave” immediately calls to mind the idea of retreat-and-hibernate. In a refined world, they’re also known as gentlemen’s cellars. They come in as many styles, shapes and purposes as they have owners. A man cave could be a music room, a billiards room, a woodworking shop, an art studio, a library, the kitchen or the more traditionally stereotypical lounge chairs and big screen TV with a keg in one corner and a poker table in the other. Man caves have been made famous throughout pop culture history as a space that men can go to do “man things.” Tim “the Toolman” Taylor furthered the concept on the popular television show “Home Improvement” with his garage filled with tools, pegboards, cars and manly bonding time. As his portrayer, Tim Allen, stated, “If every man had a shed, there would be no wars.” Man caves have been around for decades, but popularity seems to have spiked recently. In the end, a man cave is cultural slang for creating a space dedicated to a personal pursuit of a hobby or simply a getaway space without leaving home, regardless of gender. Architects have taken the man cave concept to a whole new level with modern and masculine designs. Here, a few professionals share their work with us.
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This design is a little different in that it was built for both the man and woman of the house as an entertainment space for family and friends. Some of the traditional man cave elements are flexible seating for sports games, a special pool table, a bar space and blackout windows to improve viewing for movies and TV shows. Designer: Devon Tobin, Duet Design Group 303.783.9327 | duetdesigngroup.com
David Lauer photography
Bear Down in Your Man Cave
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Bowling Alley A client’s passion for bowling drove the design of this man cave, custom designed to emulate a mineshaft. The central feature is the two-lane bowling alley made from reclaimed historic planks. At the far end of the alley is a trompe d’oeil painting—an art technique that creates a realistic illusion—making the bowling alley seem like an actual mineshaft continuing into the distance. The basement is finished with wood, stone and steel, and comes equipped with many other essential man cave elements such as “beer, fire and multiple TVs,” according to designer Matt Robertson.
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Architect: Matt Robertson, Clutch Design Studios, 303.284.7012 | clutchdesignstudio.com Wood: Reclaimed DesignWorks, Denver, 720.220.6777 | reclaimeddesignworks.com
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The Watering Hole Designed around the concept of “the watering hole,” the focus of this room is the ThinkGlass desk, illuminated by a blue LED light beneath the surface. Though officially a desk, with computer jacks and wi-fi plugs underneath, it can serve many functions, including bar or dining table. In addition, the room features three flat screen TVs, a fireplace, a barreled ceiling with reclaimed beams and a garage set off by glass doors through which the owner can display his Ferrari, Porsche Boxster and Harley Davidson. Designer: Bev Adams, Interior Intuitions 303.883.5763 | interiorintuitions.com
Aspen Contemporary This sophisticated room was designed as a part of a bachelor’s ski retreat in downtown Aspen. Inspired by contemporary boutique-style homes in Las Vegas, the central feature of this man cave is the lighting and art. The coffered ceiling was designed to be one large light installation and create the illusion of space and volume in the lower level room. Not featured in the photo is an adjacent home theater, a traditional feature in many man caves.
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Architect: Bob Schaerer, Schaerer Architextural Interiors, 248.874.0605 schaererarchinteriors.com
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Matthew Lawton & Sarah Sexton By Jeremy Martinez
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n high school, Matthew Lawton had to decide what career choice to include in his yearbook. Lawton chose what he enjoyed most—drawing and building things—so architecture was his selection. Today, Sexton Lawton Architecture is an award-winning, full-service architecture and design firm located in Denver. Sarah Sexton and Lawton combined practices in 2007, and have been creating residential and commercial design projects since. “Our projects are 70 percent residential and 30 percent other,” says Lawton. The pair does not prefer one type or the other; instead they embrace the challenge of having a variety of projects. “We like variety; it keeps us on our toes,” he says. Both Sexton’s and Lawton’s experience is derived from a diverse background of residential, civic, religious and historic renovation projects. “Sarah is highly experienced in residential properties and understands the ins and outs of Denver’s historic renovation guidelines,” Lawton says. She has completed multiple projects in the historic, trendy Highlands neighborhood and the up-and-coming Sunnyside neighborhood.
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Complementary business partners, Sexton and Lawton have established an ability to recognize each other’s strengths and use them to create innovative designs for their clients. In her residential work, Sexton is great at blending old and new and creating places that are ideal for a modern lifestyle, while Lawton manages the multi-family and commercial projects for the firm. “When designing a building, there are constant pressures. It’s easy to let these factors turn the design process into a serious endeavor,”
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Sarah Sexton and Matthew Lawton relax in the sleek kitchen of a Country Club remodel they designed.
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Sexton and Lawton blend the exterior and interior of this Belcaro home with wide expanses of glass and retractable walls. The kitchen island is topped with cool marble, which is staging a comeback, and contrasts with the warm wood ceiling and cabinetry.
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says Lawton. “We strive to maintain a sense of levity and good humor, find inspiration in our clients and the environment around us, and keep an eye on architecture’s highest function: to inspire and move us.” Sexton Lawton Architecture 2280 Grape St., Denver 303.355.5762 sextonlawton.com
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windows that let in natural light,” she says. “I’m known for paying attention to lighting. It can make such a big difference in design.” This stems from her appreciation of photography. “I’m not a photographer,” says Hogg, “but I always take photos of my projects to see what the camera sees. I like the drama of it.” Hogg exhibits a vast cultural design ability and it is what sets her apart, according to Hogg. Her designs have garnered a string of awards, including numerous ASID Crystal Awards. Nestled in the little town of Carbondale, Lanthia Hogg Designs is moving full speed ahead not only in Colorado, but also in Philadelphia, New York, Dallas and beyond. Lanthia Hogg Designs Carbondale 970.963.0885 lanthiahoggdesigns.com
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nterior designer Lanthia Hogg is refined and in control. These qualities are expressed in her lavish yet simple designs. According to Hogg, her designs are not only exhilarating for her personally, but most importantly, also for her clients. “I want control,” says Hogg. “I want to get into my clients’ heads. I’ve worked with many personalities and it is always my goal to see my clients happy.” Establishing a connection with her clients is critical to Hogg. “Since I’m spending a year or two with them, there needs to be that connection.” Hogg’s approach for each of her projects is defined by collaboration, a fresh perspective and an inherent respect for exceptional design. Hogg finds inspiration in the things surrounding her, whether it is a black and white image or her previous work in fashion. One of her favorite projects is one she recently completed in Basalt. “The home is filled with large
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In the remodel of a 70’s style, three-bedroom home, Hogg opened up the space by adding floorto-ceiling windows and rearranging the interior space to create a contemporary mountain home with four bedrooms. Opposite page: The living room is an openconcept space featuring a custom fireplace and television wall, white oak flooring, lighting from Circa and custom furniture. The black-and-white theme accented with splashes of green combines with textures, metals and wood for a welcoming, interesting space. The kitchen continues the open space concept and white oak flooring. The custom bar stools surround an island-mounted table, which overlays the granite countertop.
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The master bathroom features a floating vanity with custom cabinetry, double sinks, custom mirrors and cylinder light sconces from Circa.
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Every season brings new trends; some gain a foothold in the mainstream design vocabulary, others are blown away by a new season.
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orecasters seldom agree across the board on trends, but generally, we see a few broad shifts each year. Nailhead trim on furniture is holding on, although it seems as if it may wane in a season or two. Chevron prints are out; subtle painterly, marbleized patterns on fabric will nudge their way onto the design scene. Textured fabrics are important. The organic look featuring materials from nature is strong. Nostalgic green joins orchid and gray as popular color choices, but predictions for accents cover the spectrum. Metals—especially soft bronze, brass and gold—show up everywhere: furniture, accessories, mirrors, wallpaper, tile and fabric. Marble is staging a comeback. Chandeliers from funky to traditional turn up in historic and contemporary homes. The most important trend, as always, is finding your own style and using what suits you and your home. [ 35 ]
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LLURE COLLECTION A Enchant Thassos with Silver and Pewter Mirror Mosaic Metal and mirror meet to create textured mosaics in modern, on-trend geometric patterns. It creates a shimmering backdrop for a sophisticated wet bar. AKDO, to-the-trade only; pricing from your interior designer; akdo. com. Available through Decorative Materials, Denver, 303.722.1333 decorativematerials.com
DALTILE Tiger Eye™ Glass and Metal Wall Mosaics This stunning option for backsplashes and accent walls will transform your space into an exotic escape. Available in block random styled glass and metal blends, the mosaics can be placed horizontally or vertically. Daltile, daltile.com. Prices vary. Available from Colorado Floorworks, Denver 303.487.3500
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Metal is everywhere...in furniture, accessories, fabrics, tile and mosaics. And you can use it anywhere, whether your style is traditional, transitional, mid-century modern or contemporary. Look for soft, hand-rubbed bronzes, brass, copper and gold; silver and pewter complement the popular grays.
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The sophisticated look of marble adds a timeless quality to any room. The versatile material can be used on floors, walls and countertops and in contemporary or traditional settings. Marble is staging a dramatic comeback; look for it in an increasing number of kitchens and baths.
MARBLE IN THE KITCHEN. Marble makes a beautiful backsplash and countertop, cut with a Dupont edge profile. Serpentine, a magnesium silicated based stone that is often mistaken for calcite-based marble, is more acid- and abrasion-resistant than true marble and makes it ideal for countertops and outdoor applications. MARBLE IN THE BATHROOM. An entire bathroom from shower to floor to countertops can be paved in marble to create a cool, clean look in traditional or contemporary designs.
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BLUE SKY CHANDELIER Colored chandeliers are on-trend.Translucent glass beads of sky blue add the perfect touch of sophistication and whimsy to any room. $2,042. 800.927.5618 poshliving.com
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NATURE’S OWN CHANDELIER. The on-trend shape is crafted of driftwood with striations making each piece unique. $1,050. 800.927.5618 poshliving.com MADRID CHANDELIER. The modern shape of this iron chandelier has a soft brass finish with five bulbs radiating warm light. $1,500. Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams, 720.214.8060 | mgbwhome.com ZOYA IRON CHANDELIER. This futuristic look with an antique brass finish is perfect for mid-century modern homes. $1,920. 800.927.5618 poshliving.com
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Look for dramatic, creative, unusual, colorful and art-as-lighting fixtures, as well as a resurgence of the traditional, shimmering crystal chandelier.
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Gray remains the go-to neutral; look for soft gray to start appearing in more kitchens and baths. Several forecasters are looking at a nostalgic green to stage a comeback. The strong “punch� hues cover the spectrum, and softer shades can be used for accent walls.
Wood Violet by Sherwin-Williams is great for a punch of color; choose a softer shade to go big with this color in a room. Breakfast Room Green by Farrow & Ball can color more walls than the breakfast room. Apply it wherever you want an earthy green with some substance.
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Sedate Gray by SherwinWilliams lends sophistication and subtlety to every room it colors: living room, bedroom, bathroom and kitchen.
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pond house, ron ruscio; art house, raul j. garcia; fielder house, raul j. garcia; urban, james ray spahn
urban or mountain?
Colorado geography is dramatic, from the plains to the mountains to the cities. Each place draws us with its special beauty and benefits. This issue features four homes, two from the mountains and two from the city—and we would move into any of them tomorrow. As a special perk, we got a lesson on designing a house with an artist’s eye for nature from John Fielder when we visited his home. Urban or mountain? Take your pick. We can’t decide.
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For this Vail team, completing a project has never been so much fun. For architect Kyle Webb, his second time was a charm on the remodel of a 70’s house in the heart of Vail Village. Webb’s original design project for the home stalled when the client decided to sell the house. Then the new owner, who saw the first set of plans, called Webb and the project took off, again. Jim and Laurie Gregg and their son Tommy, the new owners, wanted to bring the home into the 21st century, as well as make it much larger.
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The project was anything but typical. It’s not often everyone involved in a remodel works in the home business. Tommy, who found the property, is a realtor; Jim, a developer; and Laurie, an interior designer. Once the town approved the plans, the fun began. Webb talked about mountain modern and the trio was soon on board, but with warm, natural materials to tie the house to the mountains and the pond, on which it was sited. The fundamental flaw with the house was that it turned its back on its greatest asset. “The house was not open to the pond in any way,” says Webb. “We flipped the house around and oriented the entire house to the pond. As you wash dishes at the kitchen sink and look through the window, you can see trout jumping in the pond.” The house sits between Gore Creek and the pond, which is naturally fed by run-off from Vail Mountain. It is right in the heart of Vail Village, yet only five homes claim waterfront property. “We call it the 90210 of Vail,” says Jim Gregg. The team turned the pond project into a creative adventure, brainstorming as they went, and meeting in each room to look at the views, talk about the possibilities and let their imaginations fly. “We took a tired, closed-in existing house down to the studs and opened it to the pond and the flood of light from its southern exposure,” says Jim. “The pond was our inspiration,” Laurie Gregg says. “From the hearth room, you can see through the dining room to the pond. It is designed for views of the pond.” The great room’s folding glass doors open to the patio and the pond. The kitchen, adjoining the great room, looks out over the pond through a wall of windows. “We added 600 square feet with a new entry and master suite,” says Laurie. “The palette of whites and grays, with punches of orange, complement the natural materials.” The curved wood of the entry hall is next to the fireplace, built of local stone from a quarry near Vail Mountain. The curved wood wall forms a contrasting backdrop for the fireplace and becomes part of the great room, as well as the entry hall. “It was an amazingly creative project,” says Webb. “I’ve never done anything like it before.”
ENTRY A dramatic curved wall of salvaged wood sets the stage for the theme of natural, local materials. The team sourced salvaged materials whenever possible. The floors throughout the home are hand-scraped rustic walnut. A radiant floor heating system also runs throughout the house.
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GREAT ROOM The curved wall of the entry hall creates a dramatic backdrop for the fireplace, built of local stone from a quarry near Vail Mountain. The Weiland folding doors open onto the patio and pond. Artwork over the steel C-channel beam mantel is by Vail artist, Britten.
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DINING ROOM The sliding doors between the dining room and hearth room, from Arrigoni Woods in Vail, are constructed of reclaimed wood from barn doors in Minturn. When the doors are open, the hearth room has a view straight through the house to the pond. Ceiling beams are reclaimed lumber from Montana. The custom-designed light fixture is from Hammerton. The wine room is behind a glass wall; the back wall is translucent, and separates the wine room from the butler’s pantry. KITCHEN The kitchen sink overlooks the pond. The refrigerator is to the right of the stove, and the matching door to the left leads to the butler’s pantry. Countertops are double granite and quartzite.
BATHROOM The natural stone floor, walls and a freestanding tub create a serene spa-like feeling, while retaining the mountain modern style. Island stone in a basketweave pattern lends dimension to the wall.
The 90210 of Vail House: 5,850 square feet; 5 bedrooms (2 master suites), 7 bathrooms
Contractor: Jim Gregg, Gregg & Co. Builders, Wolcott, 970.926.2378 | greggandcobuilders.com
Architect: Kyle Webb, KH Webb Architects, Vail, 970.477.2990 | khwebb.com
Interior Designer: Laurie Gregg, Laurie Gregg Interior Design, 970.926.2378
Owners: Jim and Laurie Gregg
Kitchen: Exquisite Kitchen Design, Denver, 303.282.0382 | myekdesign.com
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A Blank Canvas
An art-filled townhome abutting the Museum of Contemporary Art Denver is the perfect locale for art collectors seeking a private escape. By nicole holland pearce | photography by raul j. garcia
Planted in downtown Denver is the 12-townhome collection known as Art House, a modern development that lodges some of the city’s most avid art collectors. Next door to its bright façade sits the Museum of Contemporary Art Denver, a black monolith of refined severity that contrasts with the Art House.
MAIN FLOOR LIVING ROOM In the main floor living room, a large airbrush work titled “30 Miles Out of Laramie,” by artist Don Coen, takes center stage. Two works of hanging sculpture frame the outward perimeter of the living space, suspended over the home’s street-level entryway below. The sculptures, by Denver artist Scott Lary, are made from found vintage objects, such as cork and plastic plates from diners.
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KITCHEN Open, subtle and almost transparent, the Bulthaup kitchen provides another touch of artistic character to the already highly aesthetic space. “The cloud,� which hangs above the island, replicates the shape of the dining room table.
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Art House townhome-owner Dee Chirafisi worked with the developer from the project’s inception, and describes the airy interiors as blank canvases that owners can customize with their own portfolios of sculptures and paintings. No two floor plans are alike in the community, and interiors feel all the more personalized by the freedom of expression afforded by its art gallery inferences. “We’re right downtown in a high-density part of the city, and we wanted to create a place that let our blood pressure go down,” says Chirafisi of the interior design in her home. Water features both indoors and out create the sound of trickling water to send waves of calming energy thoughout the four-floor residence. The interior hadn’t been built out when Dee and her husband Jim hired Xan Creative. “Dee and Jim have an amazing art collection,” says Melissa Friday of Xan Creative. “Our goal was to make things look clean and simple.” The interior background finishes are textural, lending interest without competing with the artwork. “We looked for earth and water elements that are dynamic, but not colorful,” says Friday. “We used tones of white as a backdrop for the colorful, energetic artwork.” Friday designed the water fountain sculpture at the base of the stairwell. “Ordering a fountain just didn’t seem right for the space,” she says. Friday not only designed the sculpture but also the material that was used to compose the piece. “You can create your own aggregate mix,” says Friday, who chose mother of pearl, continuing the white textural theme, while adding dimension with the light refraction from the mother of pearl. The limestone came from India. The fountain, another dynamic element in the design, makes an architectural statement, which is sophisticated and, at the same time, subtle. Guests may not recognize the details that give the space its serenity and sophistication, but the result was carefully planned: Artwork that stars in a tranquil space.
DINING ROOM Painted peaches grab the eye in a piece titled “Creationists III,” by artist Michael Brangollio. The dining room’s hefty walnut table is softened by elegant seating, comfortable enough to spend hours on during a dinner party. RED LADIES PAINTING This untitled piece was painted by artist Dave Silletto, a friend of Dee’s husband, Jim. The two went to high school together and he presented the painting as a wedding gift.
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the art house Architect: Studio Completiva, 303.477.9156 studiocompletiva.com
The Chirafisi Home House: About 3,600 square feet; 2 bedrooms, 2 offices, 4 baths, private elevator Interior Architect: Xan Creative, Melissa Friday and Marisha Farbotko-Cowles, 303.296.4584 xancreative.com Landscape Architect: Bouquets, 303.333.5500 | bouquets.org Landscaping: Todd Dupry Organica Landscapes organicalandscapes.com MASTER BATH The monochromatic tone contributes to a spalike master bathroom, filled with natural illumination. The Axor fixtures on the tub, shower and sink add beautiful detail, while the tub, designed by BainUltra, presents a reposeful retreat. MASTER BEDROOM The master bedroom is still and quiet, an ideal escape from the grip of the city beyond the floor-to-ceiling windows. Cool colors in wall paint and fabrics contribute to the tranquil setting, with shots of color found in throw pillows and the art piece—a painting by Denver artist Amy Metier, which the homeowners found at the William Havu Gallery.
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GARDEN French doors right off the kitchen open up fully to reveal the serene backyard garden. Outdoor furniture by Kingsley-Bates complements the surroundings with such harmony, it seems to blend into the landscape of grasses, bamboo and Japanese maples. A two-level water feature houses five koi fish as well as silver cylinders that rotate with fluid movement.
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An Eye for Design
John Fielder designed his home using much of the same process he does when composing one of his detailed photographs of nature. By kimberly field | photography by raul j. garcia
Colorado’s favorite landscape photographer, John Fielder, has a Summit County home that isn’t a grand showplace. It’s more of an intimate selfportrait. “Designing the spatial sense of the house, the proportion and dividing lines, was identical to making a photo,” Fielder says. “It was one of the most fun things I ever did.” After 35 years of photography, Fielder sees landscapes deeply and quickly. Choosing where to site his home among the Aspen trees and wildflowers on his 20 acres with a panoramic view of the Gore Range was “an instantaneous composition” for Fielder. The photographer relocated to Summit
County after 30 years in the Denver area. “It was love at first sight,” he says. “I had to hide my enthusiasm a little so I could negotiate.” Fielder thought about his what he wanted in his home, right down to the placement of the light switches. He even built a cardboard mockup for the architects of Allen-Guerra Architecture of Breckenridge. The house harkens back to an old stamp mill, like the ruined mining buildings one finds throughout Colorado. “These old structures are beautiful as Mother Nature consumes them,” says Fielder. “I wanted it to look like it has been here for 100 years.”
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Fielder captured the complex tone and texture of weathered wood by using reclaimed snow fence planks sourced from the plains of Wyoming. Corrugated metal and I-beams used on both the interior and exterior, rusted onsite, then sealed, provide just the right color mix. He chose soapstone for countertops—“just like in high school chemistry class”—for its durability and subtle beauty. Cabinetry of maple veneer stained a graybeige complement the rustic woods. “I wanted a maintenance-free house and landscaping – of which there is none,” he says. “After seven years, I think I made the right choices.” At 3,000 square feet, the modest home fits Fielder’s desire to walk softly on the earth. “The best way to make a house less impactful is to make it smaller,” he says. “This accommodates every piece of my lifestyle. It’s perfect for just me, but I can serve 10 at dinner, and my family and grandchildren all fit.” Its furnishings are spare. “I hate
stuff! I don’t like things that intrude on my visual space,” says Fielder. “The artifacts here are of family or art and books that are important to me.” A seven-mile swath of the Gore Range provides a panorama to the west, and is visible through the home’s many windows, but Fielder skipped the predictable glass wall, not only to conserve energy, but also to forgo the obvious. “I think you should go in through the back door and not be too direct. I want to enjoy things in a more subliminal way,” he says. The vivid colors of Fielder’s Aspen and wildflower meadow and cobalt sky brighten the home’s quiet earth tones. Fielder’s photos line the walls, bringing mountain beauty on even the stormiest day. The ever-changing granite face of the Gore Range is present throughout. “I could photograph that view every day for the rest of my life,” he says. Fielder is quiet for a moment. “I probably will.”
Exterior Anomalies make for great photographs and good home design, notes Fielder; bare Aspen trees in winter or golden Aspen leaves against a cobalt sky in autumn. “My house, an old mining structure in an Aspen meadow framed by the mountains, is an anomaly,” he says. INTERIORS Above, Fielder frames the views through the living room windows as if he were composing a photograph. Left, Fielder’s photographs throughout the house capture the seasons, much as the views through the windows.
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Master Bedroom Well-chosen furniture is both beautiful and functional in Fielder’s design aesthetic. He found this 150-year-old Chinese chest (above right) in an antique shop during one of his photography trips. Bathroom The master bath is truly his and hers, with separate toilets and vanities. A spacious meet-in-the-middle shower with dual fixtures joins the two spaces. Rust-colored streaks enliven durable soapstone counters that wear beautifully atop maple-veneer cabinets stained to complement the beiges, browns and grays of the reclaimed wood-paneled walls. Cabinetry by Cutting Edge Woodworking of Leadville.
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Green Features Minimizing environmental impact is important to Fielder. A three-kilowatt solar panel on the property produces most of the power, and R32 blown-in foam insulated walls conserve energy. He was the first net metering customer in Summit County; he’s on the grid and buys electricity at night and sells excess electricity back to Mountain Parks Electric during the day. “I’m at 9,400 feet with a 40-inch snowpack that sticks around until May, yet my utility bill is never more than $150 a month,” he says. The home’s in-floor radiant heat contributes to its low energy consumption while providing a luxurious experience. Solar by Innovative Energy of Breckenridge
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Architect: Allen-Guerra Architecture, Breckenridge, 970.453.7002 | allen-guerra.com Reclaimed Wood Siding: Centennial Woods, Laramie, WY, 307.742.3672 | centennialwoods.com Cabinetry: Cutting Edge Woodworking, Leadville, 719.486.2346 | cuttingedge-woodworking.com Solar: Innovative Energy, Breckenridge, 970.453.5384 | renewablepower.com Interior Lighting: E.L.K. Lighting, Nesquehoning, PA, 800.613.3261 | elkgroupinternational.com John Fielder Photographs: Fielder’s photos are available as framed, limited edition fine art prints in sizes up to 4 X 10 feet from the photographer’s gallery, John Fielder’s Colorado, located at 833 Santa Fe Dr., Denver. 303.744.7979 | johnfielder.com John Fielder Photography Workshops: Fielder conducts photography workshops at various locations. For more information, visit johnfielder.com
Office Fielder edits photos in an office that’s also home to thousands of photo images stored in utilitarian, archival-quality metal cabinets. “I never was a darkroom guy,” he says. “ But now that everything is digital, I’m back in the darkroom.” The spectacular view of the Gore Range makes work a bit easier.
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Front Porch Lifestyle
Tucked into a neighborhood of brick bungalows, a contemporary home shows how the right design can preserve the traditional connection with the street and the neighbors. By Sharon Withers | photography by james ray spahn
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FAMILY ROOM The kitchen is in the center of the house, and the family room opens to the rear garden. The stairwell is hung along the massive stone slab that bisects the house crosswise.
Context was key for Stefan and Allison Douglas when they scraped a bungalow on a small lot in Platt Park, but they didn’t use that exact word. “I’m a Colorado native so I think that somewhere deep in my DNA I wanted to build a house that was modern, but felt reminiscent of the structures and landscapes you see throughout Colorado like an old ranch building in a meadow or a hay shelter set against a mountain backdrop,” Stefan says. “I feel that each generation should have a chance to express its own definition of creativity, and good architecture is one of the most enduring ways to do this. We live in a neighborhood of beautiful, old homes but I don’t think our [contemporary] house detracts from the neighborhood in any way.” The Douglas family has lived in Platt Park since 1995. When their three-year-old daughter asked if
there was another bathroom somewhere in their 1914 bungalow, they decided to remodel but soon discovered they could build their dream home for almost the same investment. So, in 2008, they drove Denver neighborhoods but kept circling back to Platt Park, where they bought a 650-squarefoot alley house on a narrow lot covered in weeds. Lined with 50’s duplexes and early 20th-century bungalows, the block was somewhat diverse. It was about to become more diverse with its first contemporary house. Allison wanted lots of windows and natural light, and Stefan, a serious cook, wanted a good kitchen he could call his own. “It’s easy to default to a ‘shotgun’ floor plan [such as those found in many of the 1900’s bungalows] but we wanted a modern house with a good balance between public and private spaces,” Stefan says. They envisioned a design that encour-
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KITCHEN A professional Blue Star kitchen is the star of the space, designed to feed Stefan’s cooking passion. The walnut cabinetry is from Kabi, Denver. The Bosch dishwasher runs very quietly, important in this space. Pendant lights are from Urban Lighting. Countertops are Chroma Quartz by Pental, from Capco Tile & Stone, Denver. dining room This interior public space opens onto the front patio, a modern equivalent of the traditional front porch. The table is custom-made from reclaimed wood. The chandelier is from Crate & Barrel. The stone slab wall bisects the house crosswise and separates public from private areas of the home. In the construction, it was poured first, and the house was built around it. The stairwell is hung on the back of the stone slab, which extends from the basement to the upper level railing.
aged togetherness—the two girls could do their homework in their bedrooms, in the office/music room or in the kitchen, where, Stefan says, they usually end up. And they wanted their house to fit in with the tree-lined neighborhood dominated by 100-yearold bungalows. A wish list is one thing; turning those dreams into reality requires ingenuity, especially on a 37-foot-wide lot in a traditional setting. Architect Dan Craine called the eyesore-of-a-lot “the missing tooth on the block.” He was ready for the challenge. Craine recognized that they would be pioneers of sorts. “Building on these small lots was somewhat new at the time,” Craine says. “It is a fairly recent trend.” Influenced by many social and environmental factors, people are moving back into town and building their dream homes smaller, with an emphasis on function
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FAMILY ROOM Narrow vertical windows flank the Heat & Glo fireplace insert on the south wall. The rear patio is through the sliding doors behind the sofa on the right. Both sofas are from Room & Board.
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MASTER SUITE The upstairs master suite faces west and is located at the back of the house for privacy. A balcony is perfect for viewing sunsets or enjoying a morning cup of coffee.
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and energy efficiency, as well as a clean, simple aesthetic. “This house is modern…clean, but very contextual,” says Craine, who did use the word, which can mean different things to different people. Just how it is contextual might not be obvious to the casual passerby. It is oriented to the street with a front porch, just as are traditional bungalows. The front patio is close to the sidewalk and also opens to the dining room. From the patio, the Douglas’s can engage with neighbors. The scale of the house fits the neighborhood. The front setback lines up with other houses on the block, a common practice in Denver’s older neighborhoods. The house reaches the 30-foot height limit but the footprint is in keeping with the neighborhood. The two stories above grade total 2,260 square feet; the basement is 1,230 square feet. The garage is detached and there is a small back yard with a private patio. The side windows allow privacy between neighbors. Basically, the lot size drove the diagram. Craine divided the “very, very public spaces” in the front of the house from the private space in the back with a massive concrete wall, which bisects the house crosswise, and rises from the basement to the railing of the second floor. It lends texture, unity and visual interest to the entire house. He then hung the stairwell next to the concrete monolith. The concrete wall repeats the concrete used on the exterior of the house and was built at the same time as the foundation and essentially in the same way, with rebar-reinforced concrete. It was all wide open to view during construction. “The two-and-one-half-story, freestanding interior concrete wall that divides the dining room from the kitchen and family room definitely raised some eyebrows when the house was being built,” Stefan says. “I think people were concerned we were building an ‘end-of-days’ bunker.” Rather than a massive structure, it turned out to be a light, clean design with an elegant simplicity in its exteriors and interiors. “I think for both of us, the greatest pleasure is the sense of calm you feel when you walk in,” Stefan says. [ 68 ]
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MASTER BATHROOM Large floor tiles, a Victoria + Albert IOS tub from Water Systems, Denver, and sleek cabinets from Kabi, Denver, create a spa-like atmosphere on the light-filled second floor west side of the house. UPSTAIRS BATHROOM Turquoise tile from Capco add a splash of color to an upstairs bath. A narrow vertical window floods the space with light. REAR VIEW The butterfly roof opens up the rear of the home to western views and afternoon light. The patio is located off the main floor family room.
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House: Total of 3,490 square feet: 2,261 square feet above grade; 1,229 square feet, basement. 5 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms
Owners: Stefan and Allison Douglas
Architect: Dan Craine, Craine Architecture, Denver, 720.457.2012 | crainearch.com
Cabinetry: Kabi, Denver, 303.862.3563 | kabi.net
Contractor: Blake Learned, Learned Construction, Denver, 303.946.5717
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Home Sweet Second Home
Huntsman Springs offers picturesque mountain views, an easy commute and abundant powder at Grand Targhee Resort By emily baker
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ot a single cloud in the sky. The snow is fresh, deep and untracked. It’s early and the mountain is still deserted. Your house is just an easy 15 miles away, so it is easy to beat the morning rush. Sometimes this image of powder and a mountain home is what we need to get through a long workweek. Colorado residents often flock to their second homes in the mountains only to experience massive lift lines and traffic jams. When you’re escaping your city home for your quiet mountain respite, this is the last thing you want, even with world-class skiing and resorts. If you’re willing to go a little farther afield with a short
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flight to your second home, you can dodge the traffic and float through some of the deepest snow on the planet. The newly constructed Huntsman Springs resort is located in Driggs, Idaho. Award-winning architect Larry Berlin designed the Park and Mountain View homes, which boast modern mountain architecture and range from four to six bedrooms with at least as many bathrooms. In addition, custom homesites are available to build the second home of your dreams. The Mountain View Lodge homes, constructed of stone and wood, are the picture of rustic
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GREAT ROOM: Vaulted ceilings and spacious living areas characterize all Mountain View Lodge homes, which have expansive views of the golf course and mountains. KITCHEN: Travertine, granite and white oak create understated elegance and a warm, inviting ambiance.
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WORLD-CLASS GOLF: Renowned golf architect David McLay Kidd and his team developed a 7,666-yard-long championship course that shapes and defines the entire community, and gives rich, windswept texture to the landscape. “In terms of golf experience, we have never built a course with so much risk-reward, ‘do or die,’ and go-for-broke hole after hole, yet it is fair and playable,” says Kidd, who was GOLF Magazine’s 2008 Architect of the Year. WORLD-CLASS POWDER: Grand Targhee Resort, known for its deep, light-as-air powder, claims more than 500 inches a year of snow and five uncrowded lifts for skiing on terrain to suit every age and ability. Cross-country trails abound in the Teton Range area.
elegance. With large windows and generous views of the landscape, the interiors were designed to open the homes to the surrounding scenery. They all have large stone patios that also are sited to full advantage of the mountain vistas. Some of the homes come fully furnished. Homeowners at Huntsman Springs enjoy many amenities, most of which take advantage of the rich and beautiful land around the property. In the winter months, nearby Grand Targhee Resort is a short 15 minute drive; Jackson Hole and Snow King Resort are an easy 50-minute drive. A little farther away, BridgerTeton National Forest and Grand Teton National Park are ideal for quiet days of snowshoeing, and plenty of companies offer snowmobile outings. In the summer months, the Teton Valley overflows with activities for the outdoor enthusiast. There are 200 miles of open access trails for biking, horseback riding or hiking, and plenty of streams and lakes for fishing, kayaking and other water sports. Huntsman Springs boasts its own award-winning golf course, spa and outdoor pool. Some, however, find the best sport in this serene setting to be unwinding and relaxing. Take your pick.
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Location: Driggs, Idaho Size: 3,481 to 4,735 square feet (mountain view); 2,450 to 2,750 square feet (park view) Airport Access: Jackson Hole Airport, Idaho Falls Airport and Driggs-Reed Memorial Airport (public); Teton Aviation Center (private) Distance from Denver: 1.5 hours by plane Amenities: n Award-winning golf course n Proximity to Grand Targhee and Jackson Hole ski resorts n Wildlife preserve n Fly-fishing n Trails for biking and hiking n Springs Wellness Center & Spa, including an outdoor pool Contact: 208.354.1888 | huntsmansprings.com dlmhomeanddesign.com
Discover Your Colorado Home
details Whether minimalist or ornate, whether arranging a tabletop or bringing a corner of a room to life, design is in the details. Or, the detail may be in the marriage of form and function, as we show in our selection of kitchen ranges.
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Minimalist details Niches and objects are carefully designed and curated to enhance the beauty of the two-story, stone clad fireplace, visible from every angle of a Denver penthouse. The white of the ceramic objects ties in with the overall neutral color scheme. All the details contribute to the sleek, contemporary look. Interior by Jean Warren, Perspectives Interior Design & Remodeling, Denver, 720.200.6777 perspectivesinteriordesign.com
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AGA Total Control Cooker The British have sworn by them for ages; converts wondered how they managed without one. The TC3 and TC5 bring AGA cooking to a new level. AGA is a completely different way of cooking from other ranges; there are no flames or electric elements, and no temperature dials. And you can bake, roast, boil, simmer and warm, all at the same time. The ovens radiate even heat from their walls—eliminating hot spots—and every square inch of oven space is available for cooking. They are controlled and programmed with a state-of-art touchscreen panel and remote control. The hotplates are each 14.5 inches to accomodate large pans. As with all AGA Range Cookers, the TC3 and TC5 are available in 12 colors. TC3, about $15,000; TC5, about $20,000. Five local dealers sell AGA and are listed online. AGA Marvel, 800.525.5601 aga-ranges.com
Officine gullo Handcrafted in the famous metalwork tradition of Florence, Italy, the Officine Gullo reflects the Italian sense of sleek, timeless design. Metal kitchens date back to 18th-century Tuscany, and Officine Gullo, a third-generation family-owned company, can fabricate an entire custom kitchen from metal. With 212 color options and three finish options, you can make your kitchen exactly the way you want it, whether contemporary or traditional. Ranges start at around $18,500. Officine Gullo USA, 800.781.7125 | officinegullousa.com
Home at the Range Cooks may differ on how much seasoning to add to the soup, but one thing they all agree upon: The better the range, the easier it is to get it just right. By Ian mcLean
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range is a very personal choice in a very public space in the house. Chefs rank the range right up there with knives. Whether you choose gas, electric or induction—the latter is gaining a strong following among the pros—the range is the centerpiece of the kitchen. It is the artwork at the heart of the home. We are talking about performance and function, but also aesthetics. Check out these top-notch ovens. They are highpowered, efficient and beautiful in any kitchen. Warning: Upgrading the range may prompt a makeover of the entire kitchen.
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wolf dual fuel range At 60 inches, the Wolf Dual Fuel Range packs maximum space, power, control and dual convection double ovens. 10 cooking modes in each oven and five choices of rangetop configurations deliver flexibility to suit your cooking needs. Two fans and multiple heating units control heat and airflow to eliminate hot and cold spots in the ovens. The dual-stacked, sealed burners provide two tiers of flame ports on each burner; one delivers high heat and the other only a simmer of heat. Available at Exquisite Kitchen Design, Denver, 303.282.0382 myekdesign.com; Sub-zero and Wolf 800.222.7820 subzero-wolf.com
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thermador pro grand steam range The Pro Grand Steam Range, the star of the Thermador line, is the first high-performance range with a built-in steam and convection oven. The sealed burner’s five-point design allows for more ports and flame than a round burner. This Ultimate Culinary Center features seven cooking options including extra-low simmering; 22,000 BTU power burner; titanium-coated griddle; a large convection oven; warming drawer; and steam-and-convection oven. $15,399. Check online to find a dealer near you. 800.735.4328 thermador.com
lacanche sully The hand-assembled Lacanche Sully is a functional work of art from France. Configure it to suit your cooking needs: Custom order with one gas and one electric oven and select the BTUs of four of the upper burners or plates. The burners come in graduated BTUs for a fine temperature control. Customize the trim with four options: brass, chrome, nickel or brushed stainless. The Lacanche surface is durable kiln-fired porcelain enamel that is available in 23 premium colors, as well as custom colors. From $13,500. 800.570.2433 frenchranges.com
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make a scene
Vignette: a brief scene; architectural ornamentation; any small, pleasing view; tableau By clara reid
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dding accessories to our rooms and creating details where none existed adds layers and interest to a room. Vignettes can build on a well-designed home when we add personal, artistic touches. Just as in good design, a good vignette takes into account color, height, theme, texture and mood. Small tableaus can be changed with the seasons, or to display different collections. They are outlets for displaying treasures from travels, adventures, interests and personality in an orderly fashion. They can be antidotes to clutter. No one wants to pile the newspaper and mail on a collection of Venetian glass. And instead of spreading the Venetian glass throughout the house, displaying it in one scene creates an impression and brings order to the collection. A vignette can be a large empty corner that becomes home to a chair, reading lamp and table, or a bold statement on the entry hall table that sets the tone for the entire house. Vignettes are the way we create a fresh view for ourselves in a room that’s lost its thrill, without completely remodeling or calling in the crew we waved goodbye to only a couple of years ago. Go ahead, make a scene.
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A rich, earthy green—used on the walls, in the silk stripe on the armchair, on the beaded green throw pillow, in the rug and in the stem of Amaryllis—unifies this sophisticated corner. Stacked books and a small photo add personal touches. The Amaryllis echoes the theme of the still life painting. Interior Designer: Paula Bennett, Paula Bennett Interior Design, Denver, 303.733.0344 paulabennett.com
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Bottom, Jennifer KosKinen; TOP, ron ruscio
Traditional furnishings create an intimate setting in a light-filled corner formed by two sets of 15-pane French doors and a mullioned casement window. A blue and yellow color scheme with accents in shades of red help unify the setting. Interior Designer: Jean Warren, Perspectives Interior Design, Denver, 720.200.6777 perspectivesinteriordesign.com
Metallic and high gloss finishes, along with shimmering light, compose an Asian-inspired vignette on a console hall table. The design also incorporates the double doors painted a high-gloss gray to the left of the table. Interior Designer: Jennifer Medoff, Dragonfly Designs, Denver, 970.218.4006 dragonfly-info.com
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the ART of collecting
An architect talks about art in his home, collecting and his changing ideas of art. By Sharon Withers
Top: Living room works make an edited statement. Left to right: J.C. Leyendecker, U.S. Bonds vintage poster; World War II propaganda poster, circa 1940; Aristide Bruant Sons Le Cabaret, Toulouse Lautrec, lithograph; Landscape, Mel Carter, oil on board Above: The 6-inch by 3-inch turbaned gentlemen, taken from a set of English cast iron andirons, circa 1890, are now installed as art in Mandil’s entryway. They are part of a theme of men in turbans who “guard” the entrance. dlmhomeanddesign.com
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I have four hundred women holding a torch for me in my living room,” says Eric Mandil. Not many men can make that claim, but Mandil, principal of Mandil Inc., an architectural firm that also specializes in color and interior design, carefully curated his collection of more than 400 reproductions of the Statue of Liberty. It seems a meaningful collection for his home, which he moved into on a July Fourth. For 15 years he has combed flea markets, tourist traps and antique “junque” shops, always keeping an eye out for Lady Liberty. One of the oldest is from the 1870's. In size they range from tiny to 18 inches or more. The materials include metals, stones, plaster and even a few are “tacky plastic.” “I enjoy seeing them everyday,” says Mandil. “I’m still going, trying to find ones I don’t have.” Mandil raises collecting, curating and displaying to a high art form. Art has always been part of Mandil’s life. As a boy, he and his mother made regular trips to the National Gallery and Smithsonian. In his 20's, instead of filling his home with fine furniture, he began collecting 20thcentury master prints as an investment. Name artists such as Manet, Lautrec and 21st-century artist Robert Rauschenberg covered his walls. As provenance and reputation lost their allure for Mandil, he began to look at local artists and objects that fascinated him. Mario Rivoli attracted Mandil’s attention. Rivoli’s “Alexander the Man Who Knows” hangs in Mandil’s entry
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hall, along with five other turbaned gentlemen, who, according to Mandil, are protectors of his home, guards at the front gate, so to speak. He began to take everyday objects and display them in visually stimulating ways, such as three balls strategically arranged on a shelf in his bathroom. “I have fun with little quirky things,” says Mandil. “They don’t have to be expensive. How you display it can make it into an art object.” It is part of storytelling, staging and finding relationships that vibrate among the objects. The result is thoughtfully curated collections. Lobsters would fall into the quirky category. Mandil has about 400 of them on display in his offices. A Pueblo museum borrowed them for inclusion in its Collections of the Absurd exhibit. Mandil’s sense of the absurd doesn’t end with lobsters. In a Seattle flea market, he found ceramic heads originally created for nephrology mapping. They had not been painted because of defects. A single head would not have any meaning or impact. Mandil bought all the heads for a song. With thoughtful placement and dramatic lighting, they took on meaning for Mandil. “There is power in multiples,” he says. "Art and collecting should give you pleasure," Mandil says. “I collected because the beautiful inspires me. We are custodians of art.” His drive to collect and create art from objects comes from his passion for the image and meaning. “Symbolism in my collections means something to me but may not mean anything to anyone else. Now I collect friends. I like having a lot of friends around. I learn from being around them.” Collecting ultimately influences Mandil's professional life. “Art inspires my craft,” he says. “It makes my head tick.”
Over a period of 15 years, Mandil has collected more than 400 souvenir Statues of Liberty.
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The English carved marble dog, circa 1850, measures 52 inches long by 15 inches high by 15 inches wide. Mandil found it at Eron Johnson Antiques.
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objects These objects lend themselves to entertaining well. Setting the stage is almost as much fun as the party itself. Start with chairs that are conversation pieces. Choose appliances that make things easier in the kitchen; set a stylish table, casual or formal; invest in a wild entertainment system and handcrafted barware. Here are suggestions to get you started. Let your imagination fly.
GRAFFITI CHAIRS Elizabeth Carrington
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creates custom seating and furniture. Her chairs, benches and settees are screen printed, repurposed statement pieces that add whimsy, color, sophistication and sometimes a bit of inspiration with phrases such as “Look at that sky; life’s begun” painted on the fabric. She considers the works “little commentators on the world and popular culture.” Designed on the computer, each image is burned onto a screen and layered on textiles. Elizabeth Carrington Art and Design, 210.394.0715 elledub.com
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Match Pewter Beverage Collection is a statement of hospitality and refined taste. Using centuriesold techniques, artisans in Northern Italy craft each piece by hand from a lead-free alloy of tin, copper and antimony that is fda-approved and food safe. Wine Tub, $1,195. Hutch & Fig (2817 E. 3rd Ave., Denver), 720.287.4320 hutchandfig.com
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Outfit your entertainment center with state-of-the-art furnishings that add to the enjoyment of cozy nights with friends and family. By LYNN CUMMINGS
celebrate Wine and Champagne Bucket, $530. From Match Pewter Beverage Collection, available at Hutch & Fig (2817 E. 3rd Ave., Denver), 720.287.4320 | hutchandfig.com stir
Martini Pitcher, $225 and stirrer, $60. From Match Pewter Beverage Collection, available at Hutch & Fig (2817 E. 3rd Ave., Denver), 720.287.4320 hutchandfig.com
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breathe Decanter, $185. From Match Pewter Beverage Collection, available at Hutch & Fig (2817 E. 3rd Ave., Denver), 720.287.4320 hutchandfig.com
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Bang & Olufsen’s ultra-slim 65-inch BeoVision 12 New Generation Smart TV blends cinematic excellence and cutting edge design. TV colors are adjusted automatically every 100 hours to ensure consistent picture quality. The video engine also adapts continuously to content, adding depth and warm colors to movies, or minimizing the screen’s input-to-output delay for ultra-fast gaming. Bang & Olufsen Cherry Creek (2445 E. 3rd Ave., Denver), 303.393.6500 | bang-olufsen.com
shake IT Cocktail shaker, $370. From Match Pewter Beverage Collection, available at Hutch & Fig (2817 E. 3rd Ave., Denver), 720.287.4320 | hutchandfig.com Drink
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Highball, double old-fashioned and rocks glasses, $70 each. Neat shot glass, $45. From Match Pewter Beverage Collection, available at Hutch & Fig (2817 E. 3rd Ave., Denver), 720.287.4320 | hutchandfig.com
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efficient The Miele Whole Bean Built-in Coffee System boasts
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Design the heart of your home for entertaining with ease. Get organized, clean and efficient. By lynn cummings
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Drawers are replacing lower cabinets in the kitchen. That means no more bending and searching for dishes. Use liners, such as these from Porcelanosa, to up the function quotient of your drawers. About $670. To-the-trade only. Porcelanosa (601 S. Broadway, Denver), 303.802.3210 | porcelanosa-usa.com
clean The kitchen can harbor germs on just about every surface. Rocky Mountain Hardware has partnered with CuVerro® to offer homeowners the same type of anti-microbial protection hospitals use. All Rocky Mountain Hardware products can be cast of EPA registered-CuVerro® antimicrobial copper alloy upon request. The hardware helps inhibit buildup and growth of bacteria between routine cleanings. The continuous antibacterial action never wears or washes away, chips or peels. Pricing depends upon the style of hardware, plus an upcharge for the anti-microbial product. Rocky Mountain Hardware, 888.788.2013 rockymountainhardware.com
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new features that will turn you into a barista supreme. A cup sensor automatically adjusts the height of the spout; the machine automatically rinses all milk spouts and hoses; and you can prepare two different drinks, such as a cappuccino and a latté at the same time. $3,699. Miele, mieleusa.com Many Miele products are available locally through Exquisite Kitchen Design (601 S. Broadway, Denver), 303.282.0382 | myekdesign.com
reclaimed fir and salvaged industrial window coffee table
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Come in today to be inspired by seeing familiar pieces being transformed in extraordinary ways. Revampt is Cherry Creek’s newest furniture destination. Revammpt specializes in thoughtful, one of a kind upcycled furniture. Customizing pieces is what we do best! Each artist we work with uses reclaimed, recycled, or repurposed materials. In Revampt you will find pieces made from decommissioned street signs, old oil drums, wine barrels, barn wood, unwanted bike parts, snow fencing, you name it our artists will find a way to Revamp it!
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Create a warm and inviting setting for an elegant dinner party. Gold and white creates a winter dining table that shimmers in the soft light of chandeliers and candles. By Lynn cummings
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OPULENT GOLD A table setting in gold and white lends sophistication and elegance to any dinner party. Flatware from Juliska, Bistro Gold, five-piece place setting, plated with 24-carat gold, $138. Dinnerware from Juliska, Acanthus Gold salad plate, $44 and dinner plate, $49. Firenze charger, $98. Amalia stemware. Hutch & Fig (2817 E. 3rd Ave., Denver), 720.287.4320 | hutchandfig.com
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Hand-blown glass from Juliska adds interest and sparkle to any setting. Amalia stemless, $50. Amalia large pitcher, $150. Amalia flutes, $64. Hutch & Fig (2817 E. 3rd Ave., Denver), 720.287.4320 hutchandfig.com
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Soft touch
Tibetan Wool Pillows—made with natural-fiber Tibetan wool—make a furry fashion statement that is seductively soft and warm. $115$230 each. Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams (3000 E. 1st Ave., Denver), 720.214.8060 | mgbwhome.com
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Give your guests a home away from home that appeals to all the senses.
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For a relaxing afternoon read or nap, add a good book, a couple of Tibetan Wool Pillows and the Costas Plaid throw to the Hunter Lounge. From $795, depending upon fabric. Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams (3000 E. 1st Ave., Denver), 720.214.8060 | mgbwhome.com warmth Designer Barbara Costas used plaid shirting as inspiration for this 40-inch by 70-inch 100-percent wool plaid throw. $89.95. Crate & Barrel (101 Clayton Ln., Denver), 303.331.9300 | crateandbarrel.com fragrance We love the appropriate name of this candle, the Guest House White Marseilles Fig Candle. LAFCO’s clean-burning, soy-based wax candles have 100-percent natural cotton wicks and more than 90 hours of burn time. Each candle is molded in an oversized, hand blown art glass vessel. $60. Hutch & Fig, 2817 E. 3rd Ave., Denver, 720.287.4320 | hutchandfig.com thirst It’s easy to quench your middle-of-the-night thirst when this lovely water carafe and tumbler are on the night table. $125. From Match Pewter Beverage Collection. Hutch & Fig (2817 E. 3rd Ave., Denver), 720.287.4320 | hutchandfig.com
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Landmark Traditions 303.697.5717 | landmarkluxuryhomes.com
Bella Vie Kitchen & Bath 720.382.1090 bellaviekitchenandbath.com
Learned Construction 303.946.5717
Benjamin Moore Paints 855.724.6802 | benjaminmoore.com
Sherlock Homes Construction 970.923.1122 | sherlockhomesaspen.com
Cast Limestone Creations 303.900.8173 castlimestonecreations.com
Trilogy Partners 970.453.2230 | trilogybuilds.com West Standard Design Build 303.500.3242 | weststandard.com
COUNTERTOPS, CABINETRY + APPLIANCES AGA 800.525.5601 | aga-ranges.com Artistic Woods and Design artisticwoodsanddesign.com Aspen Grove Kitchen & Bath, Inc. 970.468.5393 aspengrovekitchenandbath.com CAPCO Tile & Stone 303.759.1919 | capcotile.com Caruso Kitchens 303.548.2436 | carusokitchens.com Ellis Design 970.927.8455 | ellisdesigninc.com Exquisite Kitchen Design 303.282.0382 | myekdesign.com Galleria of Stone 303.515.2904 | galleriaofstone.net Kabi Cabinetry 303.862.3563 | kabi.net Kitchen Distributors, Inc. 303.795.0665 | kitchendistributors.com Kitchens by Wedgewood 303.744.9400 wedgewoodcabinetry.com Lacanche USA 800.570.2433 | frenchranges.com Miele 866.694.5851 | mieleusa.com
A.G. Miller Company 970.453.1248 | agmillercompany.com
Officine Gullo USA 800.781.7125 | officinegullousa.com
Arch Form, Ltd. 303.674.5951 | archformltd.com
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Slate River Marble & Granite 970.349.6303 | slaterivermarble.com
Centennial Woods 307.742.3672 | centennialwoods.com
The Stone Collection 303.307.8100 | thestonecollection.com
Colorado Master Builders & Architects 303.455.8416 | cmbarch.com
Stover Granite 970.471.5248
Colvin Construction 970.453.9373 | colvinconstruction.com
Studio Como 303.296.1495 | studiocomo.com
Cutting Edge Woodworking 719.486.2346 cuttingedge-woodworking.com
Studio 2b 303.298.0900 | studio2bdenver.com
Elemental Homes 303.919.6431 | elementalhomes.com Gregg & Co. Builders 970.926.2378 | greggandcobuilders.com
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FINISHES + FIXTURES
Innovative Energy 970.453.5384 | renewablepower.com
Sub-Zero and Wolf 800.222.7820 | subzero-wolf.com Thermador 800.735.4328 | thermador.com William Ohs 303.321.3232 | wmohs.com
Paradigm Interiors, LLC 303.630.9204 | paradigminteriorsllc.com Porcelanosa 303.802.3210 | porcelanosa-usa.com Reclaimed Designworks 720.220.6777 reclaimeddesignworks.com Telluride Stone Company 303.388.8863 | telluridestone.com
Closet Factory 303.690.6901 | closetfactory.com
Walker Zanger 818.252.4000 | walkerzanger.com
François & Co. 303.800.3724 | francoisandco.com
Wideplank of Colorado 303.497.9433
Guiry’s 303.292.0444 | guirys.com
INTERIOR DESIGNERS
Kohler 800.456.4537 | kohler.com Pantone 201.935.5500 | pantone.com Pella Window and Door Showroom 303.371.3750 | pella.com Rocky Mountain Hardware 888.788.2013 rockymountainhardware.com Schumacher 800.523.1200 | fschumacher.com Steamist 201.933.0700 | steamist.com Sun Mountain 970.532.2105 | sunmountaindoor.com Victoria + Albert 800.421.7189 | vandabaths.com VintageView Wine Storage System 303.504.9463 | vintageview.com
FLOORING + TILE All City Floor Co. 303.371.0400 | allcityfloors.com All Flooring Design 970.547.8311 | allflooringdesign.net AKDO Tile akdo.com Ann Sacks 303.282.9300 | annsacks.com Arrigoni Woods 970.479.1800 | arrigoniwood.com Artisan Rug Gallery 303.825.0064 | artisanruggallery.com Arizona Tile 303.574.2990 | arizonatile.com
Andrea Schumacher Interiors 303.458.6462 andreaschumacherinteriors.com Anne Grice Interiors 970.429.4148 | annegrice.com Atelier Interior Design 303.332.8423 | atelierid.com Boulder Interior Design Co. 720.988.9711 | boulderidc.com Design 5 Seventy-one 303.908.6356 | design571.com DesignWright Studios designwrightstudios.com Dragonfly Designs 970.218.4006 | dragonfly-info.com Duet Design Group 303.783.9327 | duetdesigngroup.com Escobedo Design Group, Inc. 303.933.5832 escobedodesigngroup.com France Lavin Design, Inc. 303.741.3878 | francelavin.com Harrison Browne Interior Design 970.309.5472 | harrisonbrowne.com In-Site Design Group, Inc. 303.691.9000 | insite-design-group.com Interior Intuitions 303.883.5763 | interiorintuitions.com Jeffrey P. Elliott Interior Design 303.860.0109 | jeffreypelliott.com JJ Interiors 303.284.2148 | jj-interiors.com Karen Forey Design Group 303.329.8777 | karenforeydesign.com
Colorado Floorworks 303.487.3500
Lanthia Hogg Designs 970.963.0885 lanthiahoggdesigns.com
Daltile 303.722.2800 | daltile.com
Laurie Gregg Interior Design 970.926.2378
Decorative Materials 303.722.1333 | decorativematerials.com
Lynn Shannon Interior Design 303.316.0292 lynnshannoninteriordesign.com
Denver Flooring & Finishes 303.287.4660 denverflooringandfinishes.com
Mandil, Inc 303.892.5805 | mandilinc.com
Imagine Tile 800.680.8453 | imaginetile.com
Marble Institue of America 440.250.9222 | marble-institute.com
K-Tile and Services 970.389.7453
MOTIF Design Solutions 303.325.5916 | motifdesignsolutions.com
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Creative Living 720.222.9509 | clden.com
Crate & Barrel 303.331.9300 | crateandbarrel.com
Restoration Hardware 303.331.1938 | restorationhardware.com
Paradigm Interior Design 720.339.5593 | paradigmdesigners.com
Designs by Sundown 303.789.4400 | designsbysundown.com
CB2 800.606.6252 | cb2.com
Revampt 720.536.5464 | revamptgoods.com
Perspectives Interior Design 720.200.6777 perspectivesinteriordesign.com
Diamond Spas 720.864.9115 | diamondspas.com
Christy Sports 303.321.3885 | christysports.com
Room and Board 303.322.6462 | roomandboard.com
Paula Bennett 303.733.0344 | paulabennett.com
Dream Makers Landscape 303.872.8885 dreammakerslandscape.com
Decade 303.733.2288
Shades of Light 877.288.5029 | shadesoflight.com
Robyn Scott Interiors 970.927.5354 | rsidesigns.com
Elevate By Design 303.567.6300 | ebdstudios.com
Design Within Reach 720.407.0000 | dwr.com
Show of Hands 303.399.0201 | showofhandsdenver.com
Slifer Designs 970.926.8200 | sliferdesigns.com
Freestyle Architects 970.596.8126 | freestylearchitects.com
Djuna 303.355.3500 | djuna.com
Slifer Designs 970.926.8200 | sliferdesigns.com
Stacy Ewing Interiors stacyewinginteriors.com
Lehrer Fireplace & Patio 303.756.3567 | lehrerfireplacepatio.com
Element 303.825.3770 element-home.com
Soft Surroundings 303.708.8132 | softsurroundings.com
Studio 10 Interior Design 303.333.4650 studio10interiordesign.com
Lifescape Associates, Inc. 303.831.8310 | lifescapecolorado.com
Elizabeth Carrington Art and Design 210.394.0715 | elledub.com
Lindgren Landscape Architects and Designers 970.226.5677 | lindgrenlandscape.com
Forma Furniture 970.204.9700 | formafurniture.com
LIGHTING Arteriors Home 303.295.1283 | arteriorshome.com E.L.K. Lighting 800.613.3261 | elkgroupinternational.com Galleria Lighting & Design 303.592.1223 | gallerialighting.net Inlighten Studios 303.449.9899 | inlightenstudios.com The Lighting Studio 303.595.0900 | thelightingstudio.com Lzf Lamps lzf-lamps.com Posh Living 800.927.5618 | poshliving.com
Mile High Landscaping, Denver 303.595.0404 | milehighlandscaping.com Organica Landscaping organicalandscapes.com PetraSlate Tile & Stone 303.280.9595 | petraslate.com Rolling Ridge Deck Company 303.670.4919 | rollingridgedeck.com Sun Mountain, Inc. 970.532.2105 | sunmountaindoor.com Tagawa Gardens 303.690.4722 | tagawagardens.com
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The Fuzzy Antler 303.666.7864 | thefuzzyantler.com Galbraith & Paul 215.508.0800 | galbraithandpaul.com Hazel & Dewey 303.777.1500 | hazel-dewey.com Hutch & Fig 720.287.4320 | hutchandfig.com HW Home 303.394.9222 | hwhome.com IKEA 303.768.9164 | ikea.com Joie Shop 888.603.3023 ext. 30 | joieshop.com
Urban Lights 303.989.8895 | urbanlightsdenver.com
Arhaus Furnishing 303.394.1001 | arhaus.com
Jonathan Adler 303.377.1742 | jonathanadler.com
Kitchen Designers
The Azure Furniture Co. 303.264.8979 | azurefurniture.com
Kravet 303.733.1891 | kravet.com
Bang & Olufsen 303.393.6500 | bang-olufsen.com
Larrabee’s Furniture + Design 720.583.0060 | larrabeesfurniture.com
Kitchenscapes Inc. 970.453.7107 | kitchenscapesinc.com
Beck’s Silk Plant Company 303.934.3949 | beckssilkplant.com
Loll Designs 877.740.3387 | lolldesigns.com
William Ohs 303.321.3232 | wmohs.com
Bed, Bath & Beyond 303.321.0742 | bedbathandbeyond.com
Luna Bella 305.696.0310 | lunabella.com
Exquisite Kitchen Design 303.282.0382 | myekdesign.com
BELDI shopbeldi.com
Mia & Finn 646.943.0796 | miaandfinn.com
bulthaup Denver 303.777.5409 | denver.bulthaup.com
Bliss 303.443.0355 | blissboulder.com
Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams 720.214.8060 | mgbwhome.com
Studio 2b 303.298.0900 | studio2bdenver.com
The BRASS BED, fine linens & furnishings 303.322.1712 | brassbedfinelinens.com
Mod Livin 720.941.9292 | modlivin.com
OUTDOOR FURNISHINGS + DESIGN
Calico Corners 303.377.7055 | calicocorners.com
Kitchens by Wedgewood 303.666.4939 wedgewoodcabinetry.com
186 Lighting Design Group 303.534.5350 | 186group.com Aquality Construction 303.469.2229 | aqualityconstruction.com Castlewood Landscapes & Design 303.814.8118 | castlewoodlandscape.com Covillo Landscaping 303.477.7964 | covillo.com
Carla’s - A Classic Design 303.683.0372 | carlasacd.com Colorado Hearth & Home 303.792.0101 coloradohearthandhome.com
SOI 209.544.0300 | thesoico.com Sur La Table 303.780.7800 | surlatable.com Ten Thousand Villages 303.316.8773 | tenthousandvillages.com The Tattered Cover 303.322.1965 | tatteredcover.com VintageView 303.504.9463 | vintageview.com Waterworks 303.394.2940 | waterworks.com West Elm 303.320.1001 | westelm.com Williams-Sonoma 303.394.2226 | williams-sonoma.com WOW! Furniture 303.792.9292 | nowatwow.com Z Gallerie 303.322.1299 | zgallerie.com z|modern 303.298.8432 | zmodern.com
Neiman Marcus 888.888.4757 | neimanmarcus.com Peppercorn 303.449.5847 | peppercorn.com The Perfect Petal 303.480.0966 | theperfectpetal.com Pier 1 Imports 303.300.1529 | pier1.com
Compleat Lifestyles 303.290.9222 | compleatlifestyles.com
Pismo Fine Art Glass 303.333.2879 | pismoglass.com
The Container Store 303.336.0909 | containerstore.com
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Grand Entrance, Gracious Exit The living area of a home in Denver’s Buell Mansion Community features Old World sophistication and immeasurable comfort. Tone-on-tone design creates a warm environment that invites guests to melt into the surroundings. A painting over the mantel speaks of Picasso, but is actually created by Denver artist Josh Armijo. The sofas and bench, designed by Nancy Corzine, offer upscale yet cozy areas for relaxation. Window fabrics and drapery by Jack Lenor Larson filter the outside world but allow enough light to create a glowing milieu. — Nicole Holland Pearce Interiors by Paula Bennett, Paula Bennett Interior Design, 303.733.0344 | paulabennett.com
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