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A Tall Tale In a Denver dwelling, every room offers a hint of sparkle and glam—and fabulous furniture custom-scaled to fit the space and its tall homeowners.

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I’M EMBARRASSED to admit: much of my furniture hails from my post-college collection. My husband and I remodeled our bungalow in Denver’s Washington Park neighborhood a few years ago, and we invested in the fixed finishes up front—cabinets, tile, lighting, hardware— but when that stage was complete, we had to come up for air before we were able to think about new furniture and accessories. Now, more than a year since we finished the remodel, we’re finally ready. First up? Curtains. To me, furniture is like fashion for the home, reflecting someone’s distinctive style and personality. So how exciting it is for me to be able to share an issue filled with great ideas for dressing your space. Like the home office that will make you feel like a design goddess (page 27). Or the round-up of different styles of pieces—and where to find them—to help you pinpoint your furniture “personality” (page 15). I discovered I’m part “Timeless Sophisticate,” part “Cultured Collector.” But beautiful furniture isn’t the only thing that has me excited about this issue. This year marks the 10th anniversary of the annual Derby Party in Denver to benefit the Sean “Ranch” Lough Foundation—a local charity that provides full-ride scholarships to first-generation, minority college students. Many of you may love the party, but be unfamiliar with its purpose. I hope you’ll turn to page 35 to learn more. We would love to see how you use the ideas from this issue to refashion your space. If you share your photos and ideas on our Facebook page (Facebook.com/CHLmagazine) during the month of March, we’ll draw from the names of those who posted to give one lucky follower a $500 gift certificate to Ackerman & Sons Furniture Workshop.

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Gear by McEwen Lighting Starts at $5,200, available at TOWN Studio, Denver Design District, (303) 2828696, townstudio.com.

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WHERE IT BEGAN: As a masculine space with a “dark, safari-out-of-Africa look,” says designer Jane Cotter, principal of Denver-based Cha Cha Designs. But fortunately, the homeowner had a specific vision for its revival. Her exact request? “I want the office in Ugly Betty, but I want it done in Dorothy-Draper style.” Unafraid of bold color and strong pattern, designer and homeowner teamed up to create a space with the spirit and glamour of the ’50s and early ’60s. PERFECT TOUCHES:

The olive green Brunschwig & Fils upholstery that covers the club chairs, chosen for its satiny, rich hand, was the

foundation for the feminine, sophisticated mix. Osborne & Little wallpaper adds a modern edge; white, lacquered bookshelves keep it sleek; and a Grange light fixture (it was simply love at first sight for the designer) crowns the space.

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Kindel Furniture’s Dorothy Draper Collection delivered iconic Draper style with the slender desk, scaled to fit the space, and club chairs. The white chair (left, top) is an original Carleton Varney piece from the Greenbrier Hotel, a gem found at auction. Cotter’s advice for curating your own assembly is simple: “Collect what you love. Look everywhere; there are no boundaries.”

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Fabric Finesse For the drapery: 1127/05 BAGATELLE CORNFLOWER from Classic Cloth by Dessin Fournir. Available at KneedlerFauchère. Denver Design District, (303) 744-7474.

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(left) 1164/07 NAPA STRIPE CURRANT from Classic Cloth by Dessin Fournir. (right) 5603/07 WYETH STRIPE BLUE/SALMON from Rose Cumming by Dessin Fournir. Both available at Kneedler-Fauchère.

Nadia Hartman Watts Nadia Hartman Interiors, Denver Nadiahartmaninteriors.com HARTMAN BEGAN WITH the chair’s Michael Smith print, which makes a bold statement. “I like using prints with three or four colors in them because it’s easy to pull from those colors for other fabrics in the room,” she says. The sofa fabric is a textured solid with a slight sheen, and striped pillows (in linen and cotton) give the combination a casual feel. To keep the space from feeling too laid-back, Hartman chose crisp striped silk fabric for the drapes. DESIGN TIPS: Add welt piping in a contrasting color on furnishings or pillows to give a room the perfect finishing touch. “I’d pull a solid fabric in the green-blue from the Michael Smith print to use as a contrast welt on the chair,” Hartman says. Another simple trick? Look for fabrics in different textures. Here, Hartman uses jute, cotton, linen and silk for a mix that feels layered and inviting—and begs to be touched.

“To give your space a finished look, add a multi-colored trim to solid-colored draperies. Choose a trim that pulls several colors from the room.”

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“Invest in a really good frame for your sofa or chair. Then choose from that manufacturer’s fabric lines, but pick one that’s not the highest grade. You’ll save money, but still have a highquality piece.”

“BOTH MEN AND WOMEN tend to like neutrals,” Jensen says, “so they’re a good option for a couple’s shared space, like a living room or bedroom.” She recommends pairing these fabrics with stainless steel or black case goods and black flooring. For a seasonal update, “add pillows and accessories in different colors—bright reds or teals and vibrant blues,” she says. “I love spaces I can change easily.” DESIGN TIPS: “If I have a clean slate, I always start with a fabric I love,” Jensen says. Then she pulls 20 or 30 complementary fabrics—some solids, some small-scale prints, some stripes, some large patterns. (Generally, you only want one large print per space, so if your favorite fabric is a big, bold print, look for more subtle patterns to go with it.) Then she mixes and matches, trying various combinations until she finds one she likes. “I usually put my large prints on something simple, and use solid fabrics on more ornate pieces.”

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“I’m drawn to fabrics for the look and —just as important— the feel. Fabrics need to draw you in and make you feel comfortable, whether you’re in a formal suite or a lounge area.”

“WHEN PEOPLE THINK OF ‘design,’ they’re often expecting a lot of patterns and colors and busy-ness,” Hudacky says. “Instead, I try to create a space where you see depth and a little playfulness, thanks to texture, layers and materials.” Case in point: the airy Knoll fabric for drapery, and the quilted F. Schumacher linen and funky woven Pollack fabric she chose for the sofa, all show off unique stitching. The combination’s success hinges on its commitment to its ochre-and-gold color palette with one pop of unexpected magenta. “If you can show some restraint with color,” Hudacky says, “you can really make a room feel inviting and sophisticated by focusing on the texture of the materials.” DESIGN TIPS: “There’s no easy answer to finding inexpensive fabrics, particularly if you’re looking for something unique,” Hudacky says. “But often textural fabrics are less expensive than big, bold patterns.” Interior designers are pros at searching out the best fabrics in your price range, so consider it a wise investment to hire one for your project.

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VALENCIA #V807 (for the walls) from Innovations. Available at JcL Commerical Interior Products, Denver, (303) 777-7665, jclnet.net.

(left) ROPEWORK in HAZEL from Kravet. Available at Kravet/Lee Jofa, Denver Design District, (303) 733-1891. (right) LAYERS VINEYARD SMALL #001 from Maharam. Sources available at maharam.com.

THAYER QUILTED LINEN in IVORY from F. Schumacher. Available at F. Schumacher, Denver Design District, (303) 733-2591, fschumacher.com. (patterned print) HOLOGRAM 2240/02 in CORK from Pollack. Available at Egg & Dart, Ltd., Denver Design District, (303) 744-1676, egg-and-dart.com.

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IN DESIGN, AS IN STORYTELLING, a master blends elements to create a compelling— and satisfying—conclusion, and this head-to-toe remodel in southeast Denver tells just such a tale. The story is about finding the right-sized furniture for a tall family. The moral is about contrasts: combining furniture that is warm and inviting with design elements that sparkle and shimmer— creating a whole that is greater than its parts. Like all good stories, this one reveals a dramatic conversion. The couple bought the house in 2007. Two years later, they launched a complete remodel, with the help of Denver-based designer Brenda Thompson. From the home’s façade to its interior footprint, everything changed except one room in the front (the study). Even the couple’s taste shifted: previous fans of traditional décor, they moved to embrace a more contemporary style. “Their major concerns were straightforward,” says Thompson of Brenda Thompson Interior Design. “She wanted the interior colors light and soft. He wanted the integrated feeling that each room was an extension of the one next to it. They both wanted plenty of comfortable seating when the whole gang came home for a visit.” Picking out the wall colors was easy. Almost every room has a base color of Benjamin Moore’s

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(above) The striking front door—a collaboration between designer Brenda Thompson, the homeowners and the Grand Entrance in Denver—is made of mahogany and water glass, with hardware from Hutter Wholesale. Not only stunning when closed, it’s also an engineering masterpiece that opens on a pivot. A barrel ceiling covered in metallic foil shines down on inlaid espresso-and-shimmer-tile below, the first hint of glamorous touches to come. (left) Though most of the home’s color palette is gray and brown, the spruce silk chairs and matching draperies in the dining room add a cool touch of blue, repeated elsewhere in the house. Each of the Century Omni chair seats is a custom 20 inches deep. Art by Sabin Aell, “Moonwalk Series,” available through Walker Fine Art in Denver.

(above) Angled panes of glass provide a niche for the stunning 96-inch Island Paradise chandelier customized with Danube clear crystals. Neutral but luscious fabrics, such as mohair, cover the furniture. The Burton James ottoman—a full five feet in diameter—was a rare find at Charles Eisen & Associates. Cast-stone fireplace is by Distinctive Mantles in Denver; art by Bonny Lhotka, “Shoreline Surf,” available through Walker Fine Art. (right) Symmetry rules, but straight lines are softened by the curves of two table lamps, as well as three abstract pieces of sculpture on display between them. The comfy Burton James chairs are naturally deep—no custom measures taken there.

(above) Thompson designed the wall of Tatewaku mosaic tiles behind the six-burner stove; the range hood is by Distinctive Mantles. (right) Calcutta Gold marble tops the generous island, a striking contrast to the espresso-stained cabinets and oak plank floors. A touch of glitz: capiz shells dangle from the valances. Four capiz-shell pendants light the 38-inch-high island, along with can lights overhead.

Fossil, a soft gray. White oak floors connect the rooms, and specific work or leisure areas are defined by rugs— most in shades of gray. A bit of sparkle in every room adds extra elegance: a shimmery thread woven into the furniture or a tiny crystal sewn into the pleats of a silk curtain. You might call it “intuitive glam”: there’s a sense of something special, but you can’t immediately put your finger on the source. From the custom 9-by-5-foot mahogany door (the only seriously tall statement in the house), visitors walk into a beautiful entry space with a barrel ceiling overhead and a custom inlay of shimmering tiles underfoot. The dining room, right off the entry, is a thoroughly elegant room with a subtly metallic Schumacher wallpaper and a polished nickel chandelier with tear-drop crystals. The lead actors in this vignette are the custom-designed Century table, topped with antique foil silver leaf on a walnut base, and contemporary

Omni chairs, also by Century, covered in spruce silk. The chairs are about two inches deeper than the standard version, to accommodate Thompson’s longlegged clients. “We had to have the seats custom made for depth,” Thompson says, “and while you can’t see it, the family notices the comfort every time they sit down to a meal.” The living room’s design pays homage to family and comfort. Framed by floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the pool, an angled 168-inch Burton James wing sofa accommodates five or more without looking boxy. The family calls the room’s two Burton James mohair chairs its “Papa” chairs, because the homeowner sat in a number of models until he found one that was “just right,” at 38 inches deep. No custom design needed. “There are plenty of pieces of furniture out there that accommodate tall people without being customized,” Thompson says. “The key to comfort is not only the depth of the seat but also the angle of the back.” The touch of glam: A 96-inch capiz-shell-andcrystal chandelier hanging from the center of the room. A brown Recamier loveseat helps distinguish the living room from the kitchen, as well as creating an opening between the two spaces. “The grandkids love climbing through the open back,” says Thompson. The custom-made metallic suede 54-inch ottoman offers extra seating and doubles as a coffee table. Not surprisingly, the counters in the kitchen are two inches taller than standard, and the couple requested no upper cabinets—all of the espresso-stained cabinetry

(above) At the back of the house in its own wing, the master bedroom provides a peaceful retreat. The Century bed frame is covered in a linen-and-silk-blend fabric; the coved ceiling, painted in Candlelight by Ralph Lauren Home, shimmers subtly. (left) In the master bath, hints of gold and silver feel luxurious without being over-the-top. The polished nickel-and-crystal chandelier shimmers against the gold-framed oil painting by artist John Richards. (below) A Reflex Venice Gold vessel sink—the inspiration for this powder room—sits atop a Calcutta Gold marble vanity. Two Schonbek crystal pendants make a statement.

sits below the Calcutta Gold marble counters. Where’s the glitz in this clean-lined, straightforward room? The mosaic tile-work behind the stove, which recalls the tile inlay in the front entry. The tile may be elaborate, but there’s a distinct lack of patterns on upholstered furniture throughout the house. In fact, most pieces are monochromatic. “We added patterns in pillows,” says Thompson, “but with furniture, we cared about texture, how it felt next to the body.” Every room offers sheer comfort in perfect scale, with an elegant hint of shimmer throughout. The family can sit, lie, lean and snuggle in glamorous rooms on comfy furniture. And that’s hardly a tall tale. DESIGN DETAILS

Designer BRENDA THOMPSON INTERIOR DESIGN (720) 480-3708 Architect JIM MITCHELL, MITCHELL ARCHITECTURE mitchellarchitecture.com For more information about the products in this home, visit ColoradoHomesMag.com 45

Balancing Act A family’s Aspen home marries clean lines with bold colors. BY BRIGID SWEENEY

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families before them, these homeowners—a globetrotting New York-based couple with three small children—came to Aspen to ski. But after spending several winters visiting, they decided to commit full time. The only thing about the town they didn’t love? The fivebedroom, 3,800-square-foot house they purchased in 2008.

(above) All four living room chairs are covered in Jasper fabrics. The three blue chairs were reupholstered at John Brooks, Inc. in Denver. (right) 1stdibs.com provided the reading area’s club chairs.

“It was sort of a Santa Fe log cabin,” remembers Rich Carr, principal of Basalt-based Cottle Carr Yaw Architects, a personal friend of the couple who oversaw the renovation. Built into a hill, the home was a mishmash of levels—two stories, in effect, with a lot of mini-steps to accommodate the changing elevation. And the overbearing cabin-style details only added to the dissonance. The couple, meanwhile, had lived on the opposite end of the design spectrum in New York—“a penthouse in Tribeca that was a very open, very contemporary loft space,” Carr explains. So, with the help of Snowmass-based contractor Woodstone Inc., Carr set about transforming the cabin into a sleek, understated home that could serve as a backdrop for the couple’s extensive art collection—and some bold furnishings. He removed the logs that crisscrossed the ceiling, replacing them with steel columns, and knocked down a wall to double the living room’s size and evoke a light-filled, loft-style space. The old-fashioned fireplace also received a facelift in the form of a simple black slate hearth and glass-and-steel grate. Presented with this new, understated canvas, interior designer Barbara Mullen of Aspen-based Caroline-Edwards Interior Design created a design scheme that balanced elegant minimalism with the couple’s colorful, genre-busting art collection. The homeowners wanted to keep much of their existing furniture, including four George Smith armchairs scattered throughout the living room, family room and master bedroom. Smith, a 19thcentury cabinetmaker and upholsterer, is today the namesake of a line of high-quality, handmade classic furniture sold from a handful of showrooms across the country. To modernize the oversized chairs and

(this page) The clientsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; existing table and chairs blend perfectly with the heart pine floors. (right) The family roomâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s George Smith chair was recovered in orange Zoffany fabric by Denver-based J. Lawrence Upholsterers.

Do-Over complement the home’s artwork, Mullen chose to reupholster them in bright, graphic fabrics by Jasper, Zoffany and Dedar. In the living room (see opening spread), Mullen brought in a lowslung, custom sofa and chair by Mike Ragan, a designer out of Los Angeles; a Holly Hunt coffee table; and a beehive-patterned rug by New York-based Mark Nelson Designs. The neutral sofa and rug serve as a backdrop for the blue and orange upholstery, creating a warm aesthetic that manages to feel modern without being clinical. A bookshelf behind the sofa divides the living room to create an intimate reading area that takes full advantage of the room’s huge windows. There, Mullen placed two green club chairs in the style of iconic 20th-century Hollywood designer William Haines, purchased on 1stdibs.com, an online treasure trove of antique, vintage and modern furniture. The bold chairs are offset by a custom, white vinyl-covered ottoman and a neutral striped Mark Nelson rug. Though the living room contains upholstery in no fewer than five different colors and patterns, the overall result is balanced— not frenetic. By tying together colors and themes, Mullen creates visual interest without overload. Case in point: the Robert Kime ikat throw pillows on the sofa tie in with the green club chairs.

Redoing a room doesn’t have to mean buying lots of new furniture. Designer Barbara Mullen explains how to breathe new life into the pieces you already own. FIND A GOOD UPHOLSTERER. Recovering furniture— including the expense of fabric—will generally cost 50 percent less than buying new, Mullen says. She relies on J. Lawrence Upholsterers in Denver, (303) 446-9133. SCOUR THE WEB for accent pieces to complement what you already have. Mullen recommends mixing and matching eras and styles. “1stdibs.com has changed the way our industry works,” she says. Sort of like an Ebay for the discerning buyer of home furnishings and other fine items, the site is open to everyone, not just the trade. But beware: With thousands of pieces ranging from antique carpets to Arne Jacobsen chairs, plus Parisian flea market finds—the site may just swallow your whole afternoon. DON’T BE SHY. “I love mixing patterns and colors to create a really rich look,” Mullen says. Look at what you own and try combining unexpected colors and textures. 51

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That theme continues in the family room, where the couple’s vibrant blue-and-orange rug anchors the orange Zoffany-fabric-covered George Smith chair and teal sofa. When presented with such a colorful rug, “we could either go really, really neutral with the furniture—or really, really embrace the colors,” Mullen said. “Obviously we decided on the latter.” The kitchen, however, sticks closer to the neutral palette and clean lines of true modernism. Mullen selected white CaesarStone quartz counters and a wood butcher block-topped island in lieu of dark granite. The

dazzling finishes contrast nicely with the wood floors and black barstools. In the eating nook, an iconic white pedestal table by Finnish-American architect Eero Saarinen engages in a similar relationship with black Donghia chairs. In the end, working with so much existing furniture proved trickier than starting from scratch, but for Mullen, it was a welcome challenge. “As designers, we’re seeing that people want to make do with what they already have and love,” she says. “It adds a nice sense of individuality and a slightly lived-in feeling that’s so welcoming.” (facing page and above) For the kitchen, Mullen purchased a Sonneman polished aluminum light fixture from 1stdibs.com to hang above a Saarinen table from Design Within Reach. (left) The bedroom’s George Smith chairs are surrounded by windows, so Mullen recovered them in an outdoor fabric by Dedar to avoid fading. 53

For the main living area, designer Jeffrey Elliott found the perfect sofa—a ’70s Dunbar piece—to go with the homeowners’ red Loge chair and cowhide chaise. “The fact that it didn’t have legs is what anchored everything.” (right) The Loge chair, by Gerard van den Berg for Montis, makes a striking statement in a vignette of iconic pieces.

Mix IT Up Th i s D e nve r h o m e a r t f u l l y blends California Modern and Colorado contemporary —with a 1980s twist

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IT TAKES A DISCERNING EYE AND A DISCIPLINED HAND TO MIX STYLES AND FURNISHINGS THAT SPAN THE DECADES, AND TO END UP WITH A SLEEK, SOPHISTICATED AND CREATIVELY CONTEMPORARY HOME. JEFFREY ELLIOTT HAS PROVEN HIMSELF TO BE SUCH AN ADEPT MIXOLOGIST. The Denver-based designer, whose eponymous firm is known around town for its 20th-century aesthetic, helped a Denver couple fulfill their desire to build a California Modern home full of glass and right angles, and perked it up with finishes and furnishings that blend modern elegance with 1980s retro glam. Elliott was recruited early in the design process and asked to weigh in on the architect’s vision for the home. As initially designed, the floor plan was oriented around a wide-open great room containing the entryway, living room, kitchen and library. “But it felt too open; it felt kind of gutted,” Elliott says.

“I focused their entire furniture collection on Philippe Starck’s tapered, strict, military-inspired work pre-1995.” —designer Jeffrey Elliott

To create some intimacy and separation between the loftlike spaces, Elliott suggested introducing three decorative columns with substantial vertical heft—two by the entry and a third near the sitting room. He clad the columns in ebonized oak and then incorporated the rich wood throughout the main living space, designing oversized kitchen cabinets and library shelves that reach to the ceiling. The ebonized oak and the black granite fireplace surround stand out like shots of espresso amidst a frothy latte of creamy walls and white concrete floors. “The homeowners liked the idea of coffee: black, with sugar, with cream, with no cream,” Elliott says, so he carried that high-contrast palette into the blend of vintage and contemporary, sculptural and angular furnishings. “I focused their entire furniture collection on Philippe Starck’s tapered, strict, military-inspired work pre-1995,” he says, weaving in leggy chairs and side tables and floor lamps with a metallic sheen. In the living room, Elliott mixed the homeowners’ glass coffee table (left, top) The library is a feat of space-making: Elliott designed floor-toceiling bookshelves and brought in mirrors to expand the space visually. The slipper chairs are Christian Liaigre for Holly Hunt; the lamp, Philippe Starck for Flos. (left) The exterior architecture by John Pekarek also offers a new take on California Modern, matching inside with outside. (right) In the TV room, a club chair and ottoman by Dakota Jackson and a bench by Christian Liaigre for Holly Hunt provide a creamy contrast against the black-oak built-in designed by Elliott.

(right) The dining room is a study in balance. The homeowners’ Angelo Mangiarotti table and chairs—angular and edgy—mingle with two Dakota Jackson chairs, heftier iterations of a similar look. The Donghia sideboard “keeps everything looking leggy,” while the Carla Klein painting (“a big deal”) crowns the space. (opposite page) The kitchen, a collaboration between Elliott, the homeowners and Denverbased Abacus Cabinetry, has “big architectural style,” Elliott says, with its tall custom built-ins and large island. To illuminate the space, which is out of reach of natural light, they made an unexpected move and brought in track lighting by German company Bruck—and it just works.

and Le Corbusier pony-fur chaise with a Philippe Starck side chair and a vintage Edward Wormley sofa. The room is cubic, as is the fireplace, and the sofa—the biggest piece of furniture in the room—is similarly square and dimensional, grounding the furniture assembled around it. To add warmth to the collection, Elliott incorporated a cherry red chair and ottoman by Gerard van den Berg, along with Elliott’s own customdesigned wooden end tables. The linear, low-lying furniture in the living room sets the tone for Elliott’s approach to outfitting the rest of the home. While the high ceilings and open, lightfilled spaces certainly could handle taller pieces— because, as he says, “there’s all this vertical architecture

and big scale happening”—he kept everything low to suit the homeowners’ 1950s-era aesthetic, working with the same horizontal plane throughout the great room to unite the various clusters of furniture. In the library, an intimate space that is tucked behind the freestanding fireplace, Elliott installed a wall of mirrors to reflect the light flooding through the black mullion windows across the room. A pair of slipper chairs by Christian Liaigre for Holly Hunt and two Starck floor lamps flank a pony-fur ottoman that Elliott designed for the book-filled nook. He kept the library’s furniture leggy, rather than incorporating heavier or skirted furniture, because “the more legs you have, the more open a space will feel,” he says.

(right) To divide the spacious master bathroom, Elliott envisioned a “floating” wall with his and hers vanities on either side. The sculptural tub—Philippe Starck for Duravit—sits alongside its own custom backdrop, a big shelf that holds candles and bath accessories.

That legginess continues in the dining room, where Elliott paired the homeowners’ 1980s-styled dining set with Dakota Jackson captain chairs and a long and lean sideboard by Paul Mathieu for Donghia. A contemporary chandelier—a sculptural pyramid of illuminated glass, also by Starck— adds artful shine, and a moody landscape by Dutch painter Carla Klein “anchors everything,” he says. Elliott was under strict orders not to add anything too plush or downy to the contemporary interiors. “They do not like loose cushions, they do not like back cushions and they do not like pillows,” he says of the homeowners. “Everything must be hard, square and linear.” However, because most of the home’s furniture is wood or metal, there was room to play when adding fabric textures to the space, so he and the homeowners upholstered a few pieces in velvet and pony fur to add some warmth and tactile interest. By bringing such a spartan approach to the furniture’s shapes and surfaces, every piece, right down to the smallest side table, serves the design brilliantly. “It’s an elegant reinterpretation of that California Modern ’50s concept,” Elliott sums up. Spoken like a true mix master. (left, and right, bottom) In the master bedroom, the custom bed by Elliott manages to be tall and large and yet sleek (escaping what Elliott calls the “birthday cake” effect). The nightstands, also by Elliott, are made of ebonized walnut and are custom-scaled to stand by the big bed. A gem of a find, the side chair is a Philippe Starck prototype designed for Ian Schrager’s Paramount Hotel. An Artemide Logico chandelier hangs above a fireside seating vignette.

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DENVER LOFT SPECIALIST a nd C o l d w e l l B a n k e r b r o k e r Brendan Bartic weighs in. CONVENIENCE IS EVERYTHING. The number one reason Bartic says buyers turn to loft-style properties is location—the ability to walk to favorite restaurants, sporting venues or even the slopes (if a penthouse in the mountains is what you’re after). O W N A S L I C E O F H I S T O RY . Buyers love reminders that they’re living in an old building—exposed beams and brick, industrial touches, even storyboards that tell the tale of the structure’s former life. TAP INTO AMENITIES. Top-notch security, on-site concierges, elevator access, fitness centers/pools and covered urban parking are a few of the perks that come with buying into some multi-unit buildings. But know that if you’re buying a repurposed loft instead of a new space, your amenities list might not be as long (due to retrofit constraints). OPEN FEEL, LESS SPACE. A floor plan in which living, dining and entertaining areas flow together, plus high ceilings, creates space that feels modern and airy, despite a smaller footprint. Plus, many lofts come with their own private patios. “Having that outdoor space in a downtown location is pretty precious,” Bartic says. “The bigger the balcony, the more valuable the unit.” Contact Bartic at (303) 8985244 or visit denverloft.com.

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BY CAROLINE EBERLY 104 West Cooper Avenue, Unit 4 Downtown Aspen Just the facts: 1,618 square feet, 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, 2 parking spaces, $3,750,000 Perfect for: Ski fanatics who want to be close to the slopes and Aspen’s core, discriminating buyers in search of top-notch finishes The perks: Recently remodeled penthouse located in the core of Aspen, spacious master bedroom (26.5 feet by 17.3 feet), on-site ski gear storage, sidewalk snow-melting system Plus: Top-floor, south-facing orientation (on the corner of the complex) means unobstructed mountain views and plenty of privacy Contact: Renee Bowden, Mason Morse Real Estate, Aspen, (970) 3197780, masonmorse.com

2229 Blake Street, Unit 705, Denver Just the facts: 3,009 square feet, 3 bedrooms, 4 baths, 2 parking spaces, $1,295,000 Perfect for: Singles or couples who want to downsize and leave the ’burbs for the city, but don’t want to say goodbye to the comforts of home The perks: Across the street from Coors Field; clean-lined, Europeanstyle interiors; living space is split between two levels with private quarters on lower floor (with no outside access); high-end finishes include Sub-Zero and Viking appliances, Hansgrohe fixtures and Wetstyle tubs Plus: Located within Zi Lofts, a boutique building with only 39 units designed by OZ Architecture More info: Alyssa Jahns, Kentwood City Properties, Denver, (303) 810-7938, kentwoodcity.com

145 Sunny Ridge Place, Unit 116 Telluride Mountain Village Just the facts: 2,509 square feet, 4 bedrooms, 4 baths, $2,295,000 Perfect for: Design devotees who want sophisticated interiors in a spectacular mountain setting The perks: Located within 28-unit See Forever Village; interior design by Studio Frank features custom furnishings, plus mahogany woodwork and stacked-stone wall elements Plus: You can opt in to a shared amenities package with neighboring Peaks Resort & Spa to take advantage of ski valet, on-site restaurants and spa, workout facilities and indoor/ outdoor pools More info: Brian O’Neill, Telluride Properties, Telluride, (970) 708-5367, tellurideproperties.com

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The Year in Review for 2010 With the new year in full swing, let’s take a moment to review the real estate market as reported by the local Multiple Listing Service for 2010. UÊTotal properties closed last year was 2,983, up 2,879 from 2009 UÊAverage sales price was up 7% from 2009 UÊThe number of sold properties over $500,000 was up 9% from 2009 UÊTotal active inventory was up 12% from 2009 Total Properties Sold 2009 vs 2010*

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The luxury home market is deﬁned as the top 10% of homes sold along Colorado’s Front Range, or those priced over $500,000. The graph at left illustrates the brokerages that sold the most homes in Colorado’s luxury real estate market in 2010. As you can see, Coldwell Banker is once again recognized as the leader for listings sold in Colorado, with our next closest competitor coming in at just over 8%. Clearly, Coldwell Banker understands the importance of this market segment.

Interesting Facts: UÊColdwell Banker handles an average of $76.7 million in luxury home sales every day*** UÊColdwell Banker participated in the sale of more than 11,971 million dollar plus homes, which equated to $22 billion in sales volume in 2009 UÊThree out of the top ﬁve priciest homes in the country were represented by Coldwell Banker in 2009 UÊIn 2010, Coldwell Banker listed and sold the most expensive home in the U.S., listed at $82 million It’s evident that Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage continues the legacy of being ranked as both the local and global leader in the luxury real estate market. We proudly offer unique marketing systems that are proven effective for luxury home buyers and sellers in today’s real estate market.

Chris Mygatt President, Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage Colorado 303.409.6400 Chris.Mygatt@coloradohomes.com Facebook: Chris Mygatt – Coldwell Banker

©2011 Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC. Coldwell Banker®, Previews® and Previews International® are registered trademarks licensed to Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC. An Equal Opportunity Company. Equal Housing Opportunity. Owned and Operated by NRT LLC. *Based on information from Metrolist and Information & Real Estate Services, LLC for the period 1/1/10 through 12/31/10. FILTER: Sales Price: $0-$99,999,999 Prop. **Based on information from Metrolist and Information & Real Estate Services, LLC for the period 1/1/10 through 12/31/10. FILTER: Sales Price: $500,000-$99,999,999 Prop. Types: SFH Condo TwnHm Areas: ALL Due to MLS reporting methods and allowable reporting policy, this data is only informational and may not be completely accurate. Therefore, Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage does not guarantee the data accuracy. Data maintained by the MLS’s may not reﬂect all real estate activity in the market. Owned and Operated by NRT LLC. ***Data based on closed and recorded transaction sides of homes sold for one million dollars or more as reported by afﬁliates in the U.S. Coldwell Banker franchise system for the calendar year 2009. $USD.

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PRIVATE ESTATE CHERRY HILLS VILLAGE

P0LO CLUB NORTH $2,498,000 DENVER

$1,500,000

This beautiful estate with six bedrooms, six bathrooms, and more than 5,900 square feet, is on a country lane in the heart of Cherry Hills. Situated on nearly two lush acres of mature landscaping, it offers room for a pool, tennis courts and horses. It has been updated and expanded, creating a wonderful ﬂoor plan with gorgeous ﬁnishes.

Minutes from Cherry Creek, this four bedroom, seven bathroom home overlooks the waterfall, stream and pond. Offering more than 7,500 square feet, it features a main-ﬂoor master, moldings, hardwood ﬂoors, high ceilings, bay windows, pool, hot tub, workout room and four patios.

MARILYN DANA 303.378.1089 | marilyn@marilyndana.com marilyndana.com

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CHERRY CREEK NORTH’S FINEST BLOCK

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Located in Polo Field West, steps to Cherry Creek shops, this five bedroom, five bathroom home is surrounded by park-like polo grounds and boasts brick walled English gardens. Features include hardwood floors, moldings, garden room, library, great room, wet bars, billiards and workout room.

This unique home on a tree-lined street offers garden terraces accessible by French doors, a three-story, suspended staircase, high ceilings, black quarter sawn oak floors and heavy moldings. A library and two bedroom suites are on the second floor, plus a one bedroom suite in the finished lower level.

JUDY JOHNSON 303.888.4727 | judy.johnson@devonshirehomes.com judyajohnson.com

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SOUGHT-AFTER HILLTOP HOME DENVER

CHERRY CREEK NORTH $829,000 DENVER

$645,000

This charming Hilltop home is located on a private, maturely landscaped corner site. It offers formal and informal living areas, a gracious entry and an open family room/kitchen that looks out to the backyard and patio. There is a large master suite with spacious bathroom and walk-in closet, two additional bedrooms and a bathroom upstairs, plus the potential for a fourth bedroom/ playroom, bathroom and storage downstairs.

This wonderful townhome offers an open ﬂoor plan with two bedrooms, a study upstairs, and a potential third bedroom in the lower level. Features include a charming patio off the family/breakfast room, vaulted living room with ﬁreplace, lots of light, and storage. It offers approximately 2,520 square feet, an approximately 1,025 square foot lower level, and a two-car attached garage with Madison Street access.

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DENVER LOW-MAINTENANCE LIVING OPTIONS

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Charming “Connecticut country” home is rich with quality detailing. Features include pine and English roof tile floors, fireplace and French doors. This more than 5,000 square foot home, with four bedrooms and six bathrooms, enjoys front and back staircases, a screened porch, sunroom, master with study/ sitting area, dual bathrooms and second-floor laundry. Enjoy the oversized wooded site of approximately 31,200 square feet.

Something for everyone - choose from an array of options in Denver Central locations for low-maintenance living: One Polo Creek U Full-service building $1,160,000 Polo Club North U Pond setting, fully renovated $989,000 Madison Hill U Walk to Cherry Creek shops and restaurants $495,000 17th Avenue, Marczyk Neighborhood U Penthouse with views $749,000

CHRISTY OWEN 303.906.9574 | christy.owen@devonshirehomes.com christyowen.com

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POLO RESERVE OPPORTUNITY LITTLETON

$2,249,000

This private gated estate sits on approximately two and one-half acres, boasting a pond, resident swans and water rights. Situated within the exclusive gated community of the Polo Reserve, it offers eight bedrooms, six bathrooms and an eight-car attached garage. It has approximately 8,100 finished square feet with an additional approximately 5,900 square feet in the unfinished basement. If you want main floor living, this is your home. The master suite and three additional bedrooms are on the main floor and, for guests or an au pair, the upstairs is complete with a media room, entertainment area, bar, full bathroom and bedroom. The basement has three additional bedrooms, a full bathroom and workout area. The sellers have plans drawn up to complete the remaining unfinished square feet if the buyer is interested. Don’t miss out on this fabulous estate.

BEAUTIFUL HOME ON THE 8TH FAIRWAY CASTLE ROCK

$745,000

This luxury, maintenance-free, three bedroom, four bathroom ranch, with ﬁnished walkout basement, is located in a beautiful gated community on the 8th fairway of the Ridge at Castle Pines. Features include a designer kitchen with slab granite countertops and raised panel maple cabinetry, media room with built-in projector and huge screen, and hardwood ﬂoors throughout. You have to see it to appreciate it.

POLO RESERVE LITTLETON

$1,199,000

This five bedroom, five bathroom, six-car garage home provides comfort and elegance. The high-end retreat sits on an expansive lot at the end of a cul-de-sac, backing to mature trees and a pond. Quality finishes include a slate stone entry, hand-carved newel posts and an open floor plan. The amazing kitchen offers slab granite, two Sub-Zero refrigerators, Sub-Zero freezer drawers, two dishwashers, a six-burner Wolf range, and island.

PATTI MAURER 303.918.6769 | patti@gelfondteam.com Denversluxuryhomes.com

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BUILT FOR YOUR LIFESTYLE DENVER

EXCLUSIVE GATED COMMUNITY $774,000 LITTLETON

$2,890,000

This beautiful home in Pinehurst Estates boasts five bedrooms, five bathrooms and more than 5,000 square feet. It is within biking distance of the Colorado Academy and an approximately five minute drive to Mullen High School. For additional information, please visit www.3909SouthAmesWay.com.

Located in the exclusive Columbine Valley gated community, this wonderful cul-de-sac home boasts views of golf courses, lakes and a fountain. Features include a grand foyer with dual staircase, swimming pool, hot tub, tennis court and more than 9,300 square feet. Please visit www.8lilhavenlane.com.

WADE PERRY, ABR, CNE, E-PRO, GRI, SFR 720.320.2288 | Wade@WadePerryProperties.com WadePerryProperties.com

MARK S. COOPER, ABR, CRB, CRS, MRE, E-PRO 303.843.1545 | mark@come2colorado.com come2colorado.com

SADDLE ROCK IRONWOOD

INCREDIBLE VIEWS

SOUTHEAST AURORA

$700,000 AURORA

$250,000

Enjoy the fabulous outdoor living space and beautiful finishes of this approximately 5,000 square foot custom home in the Cherry Creek School District. Features include five bedrooms, five bathrooms, a four-car garage and three decks. Please visit 7224SPerthWay.com.

Treat yourself to a tour of this beautiful, nearly-new home with mountain and city views. Features include three bedrooms, three bathrooms, vaulted ceilings, loft, large bonus room and a three-car tandem garage. Highpoint at DIA is an easy commute to the Denver International Airport or downtown.

KATHLEEN SURGES, ABR, CRS, GRI, E-PRO, SFR, CNE 303.981.6170 | Kathy@DenverSuburbanHomes.com DenverSuburbanHomes.com

LARRY & MARILYN MCFALL 303.409.6630 | larry.mcfall@coloradohomes.com mcfall2home.com

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CUSTOM TWO-STORY HOME CENTENNIAL

ARLINGTON PARK DUPLEX $850,000 DENVER

$990,000

This approximately 7,835 ﬁnished square foot home in Chenango features six bedrooms, six bathrooms and a four-car attached garage. Features include four ﬁreplaces, two staircases, crown molding and large deck. The home sits on approximately1.6 acres and has breathtaking mountain and city views.

Each unit in this beautiful, contemporary duplex is a three-story home with four bedrooms, ﬁve bathrooms and more than 3,220 square feet. Features include double-sided ﬁreplaces, gourmet kitchens and more. Enjoy spectacular mountain and city views from the deck.

DOREEN STENE & DONNA BIRD 303.881.4067 | 303.523.9301 | doreen.stene@coloradohomes.com donna.bird@coloradohomes.com

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CUSTOM HOME SITE ON NEARLY 35.5 ACRES

AUTHENTIC SANTA FE-STYLE

LARKSPUR

$530,000 BUENA VISTA

$485,000

Located just north of Bear Dance Golf Club, this land features pine trees, scrub oaks, rolling hills, meadows, dry river beds, and the presence of wildlife. Expansive views are seen from every point. The boundaries are fenced on three sides.

Three bedroom, two bathroom home is nestled on approximately 4.5 acres with incredible views. Features include an updated designer kitchen, handmade doors and cabinets, slate ﬂoors, radiant heat, and passive solar design. The ﬂagstone patio is designed for outdoor living and entertaining.

TRACY KIRKPATRICK 303.881.0474 | tracy.kirkpatrick@coloradohomes.com ColoradoHomes.com/tracykirkpatrick

DAN COOPER 719.221.8865 | 719.395.6661 | daniel.cooper@coldwellbanker.com mountainrealestate.net

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EXCEPTIONAL COUNTRY ESTATE PARKER

$2,250,000

Welcome home to this Colorado masterpiece. More than 36 acres of serene Ponderosa Pines and breathtaking mountain views await you at this gorgeous country estate. Situated in beautiful Evans Ranch approximately 25 minutes from the Denver Tech Center, this stunning equestrian property offers a custom, highquality ranch home, stocked pond, lighted tennis/sport court, approximately 2,300 square foot private guesthouse, ample garage space including RV and utility garages, and more. A huge mahogany deck, hickory wood floors, granite kitchen, five fireplaces, gorgeous sunroom, elegant master bathroom and stunning great room are but a few of the highlights. TOM GROSS, ABR, CRS, CRB, CNE, E-PRO, CNAS 303.591.2116 | Tom@TomGross4homes.com TomGross4homes.com

WELCOME TO 8459 HOMESTEAD ROAD PARKER

$899,000

This home has been completely remodeled with fabulous attention to detail. Some of the many high-end materials used include wide plank pine ﬂoors, crown molding, wainscoting, travertine, limestone and tumbled marble. The rooms are spacious and the features many in this luxurious home. LINDA BOURGEOIS 303.601.3080 | linda.bourgeois@coloradohomes.com ColoradosHomeHunter.com

BACKS TO THE RIDGE GOLF COURSE CASTLE PINES NORTH

$500,000

Fabulous two-story home with a ﬁnished walkout basement features ﬁve bedrooms, four bathrooms and more than 4,100 square feet. Enjoy an incredible golf course view from the 24foot deck with quarter-inch tempered glass railing. This is a great home for entertaining. KATHY GRIMES 720.988.4818 | klgrimes2@comcast.net KathyGrimes.com

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LUXURY BERTHOUD

CUSTOM LOG HOME $860,000 RIDGWAY

$1,499,000

This custom home sits on approximately two acres with mountain views. It boasts landscaping, upgrades throughout, a walkout basement and a detached 36-foot by 54-foot outbuilding. Five bedrooms and four bathrooms complete the luxurious offering.

This home, on approximately 40 acres, offers expansive views of the spectacular San Juan and Cimarron Ranges. It features a great room with ﬁreplace, updated kitchen and bathrooms, three bedrooms, plus loft, guesthouse, barn, corrals and outbuildings. It is located between Montrose and Telluride.

CHERYL MELICHAR 303.817.6163 | cheryl.melichar@coloradohomes.com ColoradoHomes.com/cherylmelichar

KAY ARBOUGH 303.517.8851 | KayArbough@comcast.net KayArbough.com

AN ENTERTAINER’S DELIGHT

LUXURY, LOCATION AND VIEWS

DENVER

$575,000 ARVADA

$549,000

This architect-designed, beautiful home in Belcaro features wonderful details and charm throughout. Features include vaulted ceilings, built-ins, French doors, slab granite, Brazilian cherry floors, and an expansive flagstone patio. A fabulous floor plan and gorgeous grounds complete the offering.

This spectacular home offers Front Range views, approximately 4,500 square feet, four bedrooms and five bathrooms. A luxurious kitchen has hardwoods, and the master offers a stunning five-piece bathroom. There is marble flooring and granite throughout. The finished basement includes a dry sauna.

RENEE COHEN 303.594.3137 | Renee@ReneeSellsColorado.com ReneeSellsColorado.com

TERRY SULLIVAN 303.503.0629 | terry.sullivan@coloradohomes.com TerrySullivanHomes.com

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PROFESSIONAL DETAILS CASTLE PINES VILLAGE

$900,000

WONDERFUL PATIO HOME

CUSTOM FINISHES

CASTLE PINES VILLAGE

$599,900

$545,000

Contemporary two-story stucco estate offers four bedrooms, ﬁve bathrooms, approximately 5,472 square feet and a walkout. Features include a main-ﬂoor master suite, custom built-ins, maple cabinetry and multiple outdoor living spaces. It is situated on an approximately .36-acre homesite.

Paired patio home offers three bedrooms, four bathrooms, sunrise room, library, and more than 3,933 finished square feet. It sits on a walkout homesite with a fully-finished lower level, and is within walking distance to the fitness center.

This two-story townhome features three bedrooms, four bathrooms, approximately 4,074 ﬁnished square feet, and a walkout. Backing to open space and situated on a peaceful, tree-lined drive, it offers exquisite views, expansive decks, a mustsee master, two-car garage and three ﬁreplaces.

STEVE REDMOND 303.359.7559 | sredmond@castlepines.com castlepines.com

ON THE 10TH FAIRWAY

APPROXIMATELY TWO-ACRES

RICHLY APPOINTED

CASTLE PINES VILLAGE

$1,999,999

$1,399,000

$840,000

Contemporary ranch on approximately 1.97 acres offers ﬁve bedrooms, seven bathrooms, approximately 8,518 square feet, and a walkout. The home is great for entertaining, with decks, a built-in barbeque, gazebo and spa. Features include a wine room and gourmet kitchen.

Classic ranch home has four bedrooms, six bathrooms, approximately 5,128 square feet, and a walkout. Features include a gourmet kitchen with hearth room and island, loft area that can be used as studio or ofﬁce, built-ins and expansive decks.

Traditional two-story home includes four bedrooms, four bathrooms, approximately 3,874 square feet and a lower level. It features a main-ﬂoor study, gourmet kitchen, ﬁreplace and three-car garage. The lower level is ready for your personal touches. It is situated on an approximately half-acre.

AUDREY WILL 303.503.0321 | audreywill@comcast.net castlepines.com

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Contact Christina Boryla 720.261.3157

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BACKS TO THE GOLF COURSE

ROOM FOR ALL YOUR TOYS

BACKS TO OPEN SPACE

CASTLE PINES VILLAGE

$1,950,000

$999,000

$599,000

Old world charm emanates through this renovated stone and stucco two-story with ﬁve bedrooms, six bathrooms, approximately 7,197 square feet and a walkout. It features exquisite updates, built-ins, a home theater and three-car garage. It sits on approximately .71 acres with views.

Traditional two-story features ﬁve bedrooms, six bathrooms and approximately 4,958 square feet. There is a guest apartment with kitchenette in the ﬁnished lower level. In addition, there is a detached, heated garage. The home is secluded, and sits on a peaceful cul-de-sac.

Two-story contemporary patio home includes four bedrooms, three bathrooms, approximately 5,197 square feet and a full, garden-level basement. Features include a morning room off the kitchen, courtyard, and loft. It sits on an approximately .14acre homesite. Lease/purchase option available.

LOUIE LEE 303.549.6925 | llee@castlepines.com castlepines.com

LOW MAINTENANCE LIVING

STUNNING VIEWS AND LOT

FEELS LIKE HOME

CASTLE PINES VILLAGE

LARKSPUR

LONGMONT

$599,000

$995,000

$698,000

Traditional home has three bedrooms, four bathrooms, approximately 3,912 square feet and a walkout. It overlooks abundant pines and mountain views and backs to treed open space. Features include hardwood floors, superior finishes throughout, four fireplaces and a threecar garage. Lease option available.

This spectacular, award-winning home offers six bedrooms, ﬁve bathrooms and approximately 7,432 square feet. It boasts top-quality ﬁnishes, amazing mountain views, and more than $600,000 in improvements. It is built upon red rock that extends inside the house.

This horse property includes four bedrooms, two bathrooms, approximately 2,610 square feet and more than seven acres. It boasts views, gardens, a six-stall barn, corral fence, irrigation pump/hose, loaﬁng shed, storage shed, and two garages, one with a workshop. Visit www.longmontfarm.com.

LOUIE LEE 303.549.6925 | llee@castlepines.com castlepines.com

LINDA GRUBER 303.886.3200 | linda@lindagruber.net castlepines.com

LINDA GRUBER 303.886.3200 | linda@lindagruber.net castlepines.com Special ﬁnancing by

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LET THE SUN SHINE IN

BACKYARD ENTERTAINING

LUXURY TOWNHOME

BONNIE BRAE

LAKEWOOD

DENVER

$368,500

$325,000

$249,919

Updated bungalow features a gourmet kitchen with granite and new appliances, two ﬁreplaces, ﬁnished basement and one-car detached garage.

This large, traditional two-story, on approximately one-third of an acre, features hardwoods, extensive remodeling, a covered patio and ofﬁce.

This gorgeous professionally-decorated townhome in Pinehurst features wood ﬂoors, granite countertops and a private patio with bonus room.

COLLEEN TEITELBAUM 303.668.8186 | cocoteitel@msn.com ColoradoHomes.com/colleenteitelbaum

BRENDA D. SOMMERS 720.218.6856 | Brenda@BrendaSommers.com BrendaSommers.com

PINEY CREEK

SPACIOUS AND BRIGHT

SHOWS LIKE A MODEL HOME

AURORA

COLORADO SPRINGS

CENTENNIAL

$365,000

$229,900

$319,900

This tri-level features vaulted ceilings, master retreat with deck, plus three bedrooms and three bathrooms. Situated on a large cul-de-sac lot.

Located in Tower Park, this great home for entertaining offers three bedrooms, four bathrooms and a basement with ofﬁce and recreation room.

This upgraded tri-level features a gourmet kitchen, and deck in the backyard to enjoy the waterfall. There are many designer touches throughout.

SANDRA L. KAUFFMAN 303.748.4790 | sandrakauffman@msn.com ColoradoHomes.com/sandrakauffman

CANDACE PELLINEN 303.941.8789 | candacepellinen@gmail.com candacepellinen.com

KRIS KORINEK 719.550.2321 | kris.korinek@coloradohomes.com ColoradoHomes.com/kriskorinek

LIKE-NEW PATIO HOME

LOCATION AND VIEWS

EXPANSIVE VIEWS

CASTLE ROCK

ERIE

$344,750

$419,500

$469,500

Fabulous ranch patio home has more than 2,100 square feet on the main level and a full basement. It offers granite, wood, new carpet and more.

This two-story, with walkout basement, offers granite, stainless steel appliances and expansive views of mountains and sunsets.

This home sits on approximately two acres at Erie Air Park. It features approximately 4,430 square feet with ﬁve bedrooms and three bathrooms.

RICHARD BERST 303.843.1200 | dick.berst@coloradohomes.com rberstproperties.com

SHARON WIEST 303.909.7637| sharon.wiest@live.com ColoradoHomes.com/sharonwiest

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Wade Perry

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Marilyn Dana

Judy Johnson

Coldwell Banker Boulder 303.517.8851 kayarbough@comcast.net kayarbough.com

Coldwell Banker Denver Central 303.881.4067 | 303.523.9301 doreen.stene@coloradohomes.com donna.bird@coloradohomes.com

ABR, CNE, e-PRO, GRI, SFR

ABR, CNS, GRI

Coldwell Banker Denver Central 720.320.2288 Wade@WadePerryProperties.com WadePerryProperties.com

Coldwell Banker Colorado Springs 719.550.2321 kris.korinek@coloradohomes.com ColoradoHomes.com/kriskorinek

Coldwell Banker Devonshire 303.378.1089 marilyn@marilyndana.com marilyndana.com

Coldwell Banker Devonshire 303.888.4727 judy.johnson@devonshirehomes.com judyajohnson.com

Patti Maurer

Cheryl Melichar

Christy Owen

Sharon Wiest

Richard Berst

Linda Bourgeois

Coldwell Banker Devonshire 303.918.6769 patti@gelfondteam.com denversluxuryhomes.com

Coldwell Banker Longmont 303.817.6163 cheryl.melichar@coloradohomes.com ColoradoHomes.com/cherylmelichar

Coldwell Banker Devonshire 303.906.9574 christy.owen@devonshirehomes.com christyowen.com

Coldwell Banker North Metro 303.909.7637 sharon.wiest@live.com ColoradoHomes.com/sharonwiest

Coldwell Banker Southeast Metro 303.843.1200 dick.berst@coloradohomes.com rberstproperties.com

Coldwell Banker Southeast Metro 303.601.3080 Linda.Bourgeois@coloradohomes.com coloradoshomehunter.com

Renee Cohen

Mark Cooper

Kathy Grimes

Tom Gross

Sandra Kauffman

Larry & Marilyn McFall

Coldwell Banker Southeast Metro 303.594.3137 Renee@ReneeSellsColorado.com ReneeSellsColorado.com

ABR, CRB, CRS, MRE, e-PRO

Coldwell Banker Southeast Metro 720.988.4818 klgrimes2@comcast.net KathyGrimes.com

CRS, ABR, CRB, CNE, e-PRO

Coldwell Banker Southeast Metro 303.748.4790 sandrakauffman@msn.com ColoradoHomes.com/sandrakauffman

Coldwell Banker Southeast Metro 303.409.6630 larry.mcfall@coloradohomes.com mcfall2home.com

Candace Pellinen

Brenda Sommers

Kathleen Surges

Colleen Teitelbaum

Tracy Kirkpatrick

Terry Sullivan

Coldwell Banker Southeast Metro 303.941.8789 candacepellinen@gmail.com candacepellinen.com

Coldwell Banker Southeast Metro 720.218.6856 Brenda@BrendaSommers.com BrendaSommers.com

Coldwell Banker Southeast Metro 303.981.6170 Kathleen@KathleenSurges.com KathleenSurges.com

Coldwell Banker Southeast Metro 303.843.1288 cocoteitel@msn.com ColoradoHomes.com/ colleenteitelbaum

Coldwell Banker Southwest Metro 303.881.0474 tracy.kirkpatrick@coloradohomes.com ColoradoHomes.com/tracykirkpatrick

Coldwell Banker West 303.503.0629 terry.sullivan@coloradohomes.com TerrySullivanHomes.com

Coldwell Banker Southeast Metro 303.843.1545, mark@come2colorado.com come2colorado.com

Linda Gruber

Louie Lee

Coldwell Banker Castle Pines 303.886.3200 linda@lindagruber.net castlepines.com

Coldwell Banker Castle Pines 303.549.6925 llee@castlepines.com castlepines.com

Coldwell Banker Southeast Metro 303.591.2116 tom@tomgross4homes.com tomgross4homes.com

Steve Redmond

Audrey Will

Dan Cooper

Coldwell Banker Castle Pines 303.359.7559 sredmond@castlepines.com castlepines.com

Coldwell Banker Castle Pines 303.503.0321 audreywill@comcast.net castlepines.com

Coldwell Banker Bev Coggins Realty 719.221.8865, 719.395.6661 daniel.cooper@coldwellbanker.com mountainrealestate.net

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BC Birdsall & Co. birdsallgarden.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Builder’s Appliance Center 4bac.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22, 25 Butler Rents butlerrents.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78 Capco Tile & Stone capcotile.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Cherry Creek Arts Fesitval cherryarts.org . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 CH&L Design Contests coloradohomesmag.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 CH&L Online Video Series coloradohomesmag.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 CH&L Social Media coloradohomesmag.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78 Closet Factory closetfactory.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Coldwell Banker Homes of Distinction coloradohomes.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65-76 Colorado Brokers of Distinction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 Colorado Women’s Chamber of Commerce cwcc.org . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Denver Design District denverdesign.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Denver Hardware denhw.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Designs By Sundown designsbysundown.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Exquisite Kitchen Design myekdesign.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Excelsior Youth Center excelsioryc.org . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Heineken heineken.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 Hutter Wholesale Hardware hutterwholesale.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Jesse Starr Photography jessestarrphotography.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78 Kellie Coughlin Photographer kelliecoughlinphotographer.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Kenton Bruice, M.D. kentonbruicemd.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Kitchen & Bath Studio thekbstudio.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Kitchen Distributors kitchendistributors.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Kitchens by Wedgewood wedgewoodcabinetry.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Lifescape Associates, Inc. lifescapeassociates.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Mountain High Appliance mountainhighappliance.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ISBC NorthCreek Denver northcreekdenver.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Old Glory Antiques oldgloryantiquesinc.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Old Greenwich Builders oldgreenwichbuilders.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ISFC Phase One Landscapes phaseonelandscapes.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Preferred Properties preferreddenver.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Rene’s Maison Des Fleurs renesmaisondesfleurs.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Rocky Mountain Shutters & Shades rockymountainshutters.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Salon du Musée salon-d-arts.org . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Sean Ranch Lough Foundation srlscholarship.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35-36 The Brass Bed brassbedofdenver.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 The Stone Collection thestonecollection.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 The Twisted Tulip thetwistedtulip.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Woodley’s Fine Furniture woodleys.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Wood-Mode Fine Custom Cabinetry wood-mode.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Vol. 31, No 2 © 2011 by Network Communications, Inc. 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10 Things...

10 things you should know about

commissioning custom furniture

First ask yourself: Do I really need a custom piece? Both David Larabee, co-owner of Denver-based modern furniture line DoubleButter, and Andrea Schumacher of Denver’s O Interior Design agree: The best reason to purchase custom furniture is if your space has strange or uncommon dimensions. Otherwise, try to find a piece that already exists—it will be better for your wallet and your timeline. Determine the use of the piece. Think through all the specifics. What space will it occupy? What do you need it to hold? How many people does it need to fit? Also, says Schumacher, be aware of your personal dimensions and proportions—if you’re taller, you might want a larger chair or sofa. “If you get this bit right,” says Larabee, “you’re on your way to lasting happiness.”

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Don’t ask the designer to make a knock-off. If you just love the Seven table by B&B Italia (known for its three-sided, rounded-off top that accommodates seven) but don’t want to pay B&B Italia prices, don’t ask someone to copy the table for cheap, says Larabee. “You’ll end up owning a cheap knock-off of a piece you love—and you’ll know it.” Consider your budget and timeline. “Custom furniture is going to cost a little more and is going to take a little longer,” says Larabee. “Good design takes time to do right, and that time costs money.” Choose your materials palette before you choose the craftsperson to execute the piece. You’ll want to be sure the furniture designer can work skillfully with the materials you like. Also, says Schumacher, if you don’t specify what you want, you might end up with a piece made of cheaper materials, like pine, which won’t hold up in the long run. Know your artisans. Get references, visit the shop, see—or sit on—examples of their work. You want to find someone who can design furniture in the style you like. Also, says Larabee, pick a designer you feel comfortable with. “Creative collaborations work better when the collaborators are comfortable telling each other how bad some of their ideas are,” he says. Get multiple bids. Be a smart shopper. Compare price and quality among a number of artisans. Focus on the finishes. It’s the little details that will make your piece look better—and last longer. Some of Schumacher’s hottest tips: Get a stain sample on approval before you move forward. Pay more for high-end drawers and hinges, which last longer. And, if your budget allows, splurge on wood (rather than melamine) for the insides of the piece, to make it look and feel more substantial. Don’t change the design mid-project. Pick a course and stick to it or you’ll destroy your budget and timeline, and drive everyone involved with the project crazy.

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Go for it. When you buy locally made furniture, you are supporting the people who live and work around you. Plus, says Larabee, “Life is richer when we’ve got a deeper connection to the things that fill up our lives.” You might be handing down that table to your children someday—how special to be able to share the story of where it came from. —Cheryl Meyers Curve A Linear Easy Chair, David Rasmussen Design, Carbondale, davidrasmussendesign.com; Sheep Credenza, DoubleButter, Denver, doublebutter.com; Custom Carved Table, Newell Design Studio, Denver, newelldesignstudio.com.

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