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O L D G R E E N W I C H B U I L D E R S . C O M 3 0 3 . 3 3 3 . 2 2 3 4 D E N V E R B O U L D E R F R A S E R VA L L E Y
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ON THE COVERThe dining room of aremodeled Denver homegets glamorous with subtlymetallic wallpaper, a nickel-and-crystal chandelier andspruce silk chairs. PHOTOGRAPHY BY DAVID PATTERSON
38 A Tall TaleIn 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.
46 Balancing ActA New York-based family takes up full-time residence in Aspen—and transforms their cabin-style home into a fresh retreat with clean lines and bold colors.
54 Mix It UpCombining furnishings from different styles anderas is no easy feat. See how this Denver homeartfully blends California Modern and Coloradocontemporary—with a 1980s twist.
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—designer Jane Cotter, Cha Cha Designs
Warning: turns into living room.
When you create kitchen spaces that are as airy, elegant, warm,
and comfortable as the ones we’ve been constructing for over
fi fty seven years, something interesting happens. People gather.
They laugh. They talk. They cook. They entertain. They live.
To us, this is what kitchens are all about. (Don’t worry, your
other living room will get over it.)
15 The Goods: Furniture to Suit Your StyleWhether you love furnishings with clean lines and right angles, swooping contours and pretty details, or masculinehues and a foreign flair—we’ve got the round-up for you.
23 The LatestA stunning line of furniture comes to Colorado; a belovedDenver chef dishes her culinary secrets in a new book; a newkitchenware shop serves up its gorgeous goods; and two favorite furniture destinations share big news.
27 Our Favorite Room: A Home OfficeDripping with Dorothy Draper style and bold sophistica-tion, this space makes working from home a little too fun.
29 Palette: Fabric Finesse Three designers share their favorite fabrics—and how topull them together for a mix that’s anything but ordinary.
63 Real Estate Watch: Lofty AspirationsDiscover hot loft spaces that match small footprints withbig style. Then find out why owning a loft is a smart idea.
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80 10 Things......you should know about commissioning custom furniture.
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Break Out the China:Special-Occasion Recipes to Help You Show Off Your Dining Room
Colorado Furniture-Makers You Should Know—
And Their Signature Pieces
On the Blog: Spring Cleaning—The Best(and Most Beautiful)Products to Make Your Home Shine
PLUS: Where to Find All the Beautiful Furniturein This Issue
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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—cabi-
nets, tile, lighting, hardware—
but when that stage was
complete, we had to come
up for air before we were
able to think about new fur-
niture 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, reflect-
ing 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 refash-
ion 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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The Mountain ModernistYou just can’t resist: Rustic materials paired with sleek lines; earthytones and rich neutrals; industrial touches alongside natural materials;modern style, softened Feels like: Loft spaces, a barn refashioned into a modern home, yourfavorite new cozy-but-contemporary ski resortFind your look in Colorado: Ashley Campbell, C.A.I. Designs, Mori Furniture Design, Newell Design, Worth Interiors
Root 4 Rug by Chista Pricing and sizes per request, available at John Brooks, Denver, (303) 698-9977, johnbrooksinc.com.
Minami Table by Mori FurnitureDesign $4,667, available throughWorth Interiors, Vail, (970) 949-9794, worthinteriors.com.
Geoffrey Chair by Henredon $3,297, available at AshleyCampbell, Denver, (303) 996-6195,ashleycampbell.com.
Custom Pillow by Northrup House $474, available at Northrup House,Denver Design District, (303) 777-1017, northruphouseinc.com.
Gear by McEwen Lighting Starts at$5,200, available at TOWN Studio,Denver Design District, (303) 282-8696, townstudio.com.
Gazelle Desk by Newell Design$13,212, available at Newell Design,Denver, (303) 298-8572, newelldesignstudio.com.
The furnishings we live with are an extension of who we are. Pinpoint your style—then discover where to find the pieces that feel like home.
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The Timeless SophisticateYou just can’t resist: Classic furnishings with an up-to-date twist;high-back or tufted furniture; fabrics with a luxurious look and feel (think velvet, silk and linen); crown molding and rich architectural details;glamorous light fixtures; feminine touches and contoursFeels like:: Denver’s Brown Palace Hotel, Old Hollywood movies, furnishings by Barbara Barry, heirloom jewelryFind your look in Colorado: Hoff Miller, HW Home, NorthrupHouse, Objets, Ltd., TOWN Studio, Whitney Evans
Rendition Bracelet Chairs byThomas & Gray $1,725 ($1,875 forarmchair), available at Moda Antica,Denver Design District, (303) 733-9003.
Mirabelle Polished Nickel/GlassChandelier by Arteriors Home$1,930, available at Objets, Ltd.,Denver Design District, (303) 777-6830, objetsltd.com.
Wagner Chair by Stanford FurnitureCorporation Starts at $2,295, available at Whitney Evans, DenverDesign District, (303) 777-1886,whitneyevansltd.com.
Sofa (1830-84) by Northrup House $4,825, available at Northrup House,Denver Design District, (303) 777-1017, northruphouseinc.com.
Anastasia Bench by Hickory ChairStarts at $975, available at Hoff Miller, Denver Design District, (303) 698-0800, hoffmiller.com.
Elisabeth Bedside Table by OlyStudio $1,638, available at HWHome, Denver, (303) 394-9222,hwhome.com.
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The Chic MinimalistYou just can’t resist: Boxy or geometric forms with clean lines andplenty of right angles; “leggy” chairs and sofas; lack of ornamentationand strong patternFeels like: The architecture of the Denver Art Museum, Mondrian’sCompositions, a martini straight-upFind your look in Colorado: Alesso Modern Source, Double-Butter, Mod Livin’, Montecito Loft & Home, Studio2b, Z Modern
LEX Club Chair by Ted BoernerStarts at $2,750, available atTOWN Studio, Denver DesignDistrict, (303) 282-8696, townstudio.com.
Swing Arm Lamp by Gus $575, available at Montecito Loft& Home, Basalt, (970) 277-7000,montecitoloftandhome.com.
Sunburst Clock by Vitra $385, available at Mod Livin’,Denver, (720) 941-9292, modlivin.com.
Armadillo Coffee Table byDoubleButter $550, available atDoubleButter, Denver, (303) 246-5759, doublebutter.com.
B flat by Leolux Starts at $8,500,available at Studio2b, Denver,(303) 298-0900, studio2bdenver.com.
Amalfi Sideboard by BonacinaPierantonio Starts at $6,835, available at Alesso Modern Source,Denver, (720) 379-4672, alessomodernsource.com.
Ovo Rug by Nani Marquina Starts at $2,050, available at Z Modern, Denver, (303) 298-8432, zmodern.com.
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Library Chair No. 5034 by BakerStarts at $4,030, available atSlifer Designs, Edwards, (970)926-8200, sliferdesigns.com.
The Sac De Moulin Pillow byAidan Gray $126, available at OldGlory Antiques, Centennial,(303) 798-4212, oldgloryantiquesinc.com.
Mandarine Hobnail Lamp byHwang Bishop $1,535, availableat The Shanahan Collection,Denver Design District, (303) 778-7088, shanahancollection.com.
Indo-Portuguese Rosewood CanedBench $5,500, available at EronJohnson Antiques, Denver, (303)777-8700, eronjohnsonantiques.com.
Library Chair by Colorado StyleHome Furnishings Starts at $2,000,available at Colorado Style HomeFurnishings, Highlands Ranch, (303) 741-4240, coloradostyle.com.
Brighton Bookcase by FergusonCopeland $3,233, available atHoward Lorton Galleries, Denver,(303) 831-1212, howardlorton.com.
Marbella Console Table by CenturyFurniture $4,155, available atCentury Furniture, Denver, (303)282-5000, centuryfurniture.com.
The Cultured CollectorYou just can’t resist: One-of-a-kind gems from faraway places;objects with a story behind them; Old-World relics and artwork; masculine colors and patinaed surfaces Feels like: Open-air European flea markets; an old atlas or free-standing globe; well-worn rugs and first-edition booksFind your look in Colorado: Century Furniture, Colorado StyleHome Furnishings, Eron Johnson Antiques, Howard Lorton Galleries,Old Glory Antiques, Slifer Designs, The Shanahan Collection
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HEAD TO COLORADO STYLEHome Furnishings’ new 40,000-square-foot showroom—across thestreet from its existing store inHighlands Ranch—for more of thefamily-owned company’s signaturestyle: European- and antiques-inspiredpieces with unique combinations ofmaterials. (On our last visit, we spot-ted—and loved—a mahogany night-stand with croc-covered drawers andchrome pulls.) coloradostyle.com.
Take a BiteCHEF/OWNER Jennifer Jasinski ofDenver’s Rioja Restaurant opens upher box of culinary secrets in her firstbook, The Perfect Bite, revealing 76 recipesfor whipping up the restaurant’s crav-ing-inducing cuisine—Mediterraneanwith a Colorado twist—in your ownhome. Available at local bookstores and riojadenver.com.
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AMY FIGGE BELIEVES the things that stock our kitchens and top our
tables should be very pretty—and very functional. Hutch & Fig, her new
ki tchenware bout ique in Denver ’s Cherry Creek shopping d ist r ic t ,
carries just such beauties. Pay her a visit and find gorgeous dishes,
pewter and stoneware (but no fussy china) from beloved brands like
Vietri and Juliska (pictured). Brides, take heart: there’s a registry in the
works, too. (720) 287-4320.
One more dayfor retail therapyGOOD NEWS: The Denver DesignDistrict—a mecca of 47 home designshowrooms loaded with 1,900 fabulousproduct lines—is now open on Saturdays.Homeowners and designers, don’t missyour chance to do a little weekend shop-ping. (Hours are Mon.-Fri., 9 am-5 pm;Sat., 10 am-3 pm.) denverdesign.com.
Have You Heard of Hutch & Fig?
Each month, CH&L editors bring you the events, art exhibitions, hot-off-the-press books and other exciting news we think you should know.
SAY YOU LOVE high-end European furniture. And bold
pieces that make a statement. If so, you’ll be thrilled to hear that
French furniture line Ligne Roset has come to Colorado—taking up
residence at Studio Como, the contemporary furniture showroom
with stores in Denver and Boulder. Purveyor of creative, sculptural
chairs, sleek dining tables and forward-thinking storage options,
Ligne Roset is pure contemporary perfection. studiocomo.com.
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Made Fresh Daily.34th Annual Spring Storewide Sale.
Come in and fill your plate with the world’s finest linens and home furnishings during our March Sale. You’ll save up to 30% on everything we sell, including special orders.
It’s a mouthwatering collection that combines fresh design ideas with superior materials and exquisite craftsmanship from the most respected names in the industry. And as always, our in-store
professional design services are complimentary. Hurry! Sale ends March 31st.
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BY CAROLINE EBERLY
PHOTOGRAPHY BY KIMBERLY GAVIN
We find the rooms that feel just right—and then tell you how to get the look.[ ]
Our Favor i te Room
WHERE IT BEGAN: As a masculinespace with a “dark, safari-out-of-Africa look,” saysdesigner Jane Cotter, principal of Denver-basedCha Cha Designs. But fortunately, the homeownerhad a specific vision for its revival. Her exact request?“I want the office in Ugly Betty, but I want it done inDorothy-Draper style.”
Unafraid of bold color and strong pattern, design-er and homeowner teamed up to create a space withthe spirit and glamour of the ’50s and early ’60s.
PERFECT TOUCHES: The olivegreen Brunschwig & Fils upholstery that covers theclub 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 aGrange light fixture (it was simply love at first sightfor the designer) crowns the space.
FAB FURNITURE: Kindel Furniture’sDorothy Draper Collection delivered iconic Draperstyle with the slender desk, scaled to fit the space,and club chairs. The white chair ( left, top) is an orig-inal Carleton Varney piece from the GreenbrierHotel, a gem found at auction. Cotter’s advice forcurating your own assembly is simple: “Collect whatyou love. Look everywhere; there are no boundaries.”
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Nadia Hartman Watts Nadia Hartman Interiors, DenverNadiahartmaninteriors.comHARTMAN BEGAN WITH the chair’s Michael Smithprint, which makes a bold statement. “I like usingprints with three or four colors in them because it’seasy to pull from those colors for other fabrics in theroom,” she says. The sofa fabric is a textured solidwith a slight sheen, and striped pillows (in linen andcotton) give the combination a casual feel. To keepthe space from feeling too laid-back, Hartman chosecrisp striped silk fabric for the drapes.DESIGN TIPS: Add welt piping in a contrasting coloron furnishings or pillows to give a room the perfectfinishing touch. “I’d pull a solid fabric in the green-bluefrom the Michael Smith print to use as a contrast welton the chair,” Hartman says. Another simple trick?Look for fabrics in different textures. Here, Hartmanuses jute, cotton, linen and silk for a mix that feels layered and inviting—and begs to be touched.
For the drapery:1127/05BAGATELLECORNFLOWERfrom Classic Clothby Dessin Fournir.Available atKneedler-Fauchère. DenverDesign District,(303) 744-7474.
(left) 1164/07 NAPA STRIPE CUR-RANT from Classic Cloth by DessinFournir. (right) 5603/07 WYETHSTRIPE BLUE/SALMON from RoseCumming by Dessin Fournir. Bothavailable at Kneedler-Fauchère.
MELROSE HOUSE LIDO 2020/04MALLARD from Rose Tarlow.Available at John Brooks, DenverDesign District, (303) 698-9977,johnbrooksinc.com.
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JASPER JP1502 REMY REDfrom Michael S Smith.Available at John Brooks.
Fabric FinesseOverwhelmed by the thousands of gorgeous textiles available foryour home? Three local designers come to the rescue, each with apretty palette and tips for creating a cohesive look in your room.
“To give yourspace a finishedlook, add amulti-coloredtrim to solid-coloreddraperies.Choose a trimthat pulls several colorsfrom the room.”
Classic with a Kick
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Aneka Jensen Aneka Jensen Interiors, Ft. Collinsanekajensen.com“BOTH MEN AND WOMEN tend to likeneutrals,” Jensen says, “so they’re a goodoption for a couple’s shared space, like aliving room or bedroom.” She recommendspairing these fabrics with stainless steelor black case goods and black flooring.For a seasonal update, “add pillows andaccessories in different colors—brightreds 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,” Jensensays. Then she pulls 20 or 30 comple-mentary fabrics—some solids, somesmall-scale prints, some stripes, somelarge patterns. (Generally, you only wantone large print per space, so if yourfavorite fabric is a big, bold print, look formore subtle patterns to go with it.) Thenshe mixes and matches, trying variouscombinations until she finds one she likes.“I usually put my large prints on some-thing simple, and use solid fabrics onmore ornate pieces.”
PERTH in GRANITE fromWesley Hall. Available throughAneka Jensen Interiors.
METAPHORS 15075-285 inGREY/BLACK from Duralee.Available at Chuck Wells &Associates.
For the drapery: METAPHORS15033-285 in GREY/BLACK fromDuralee. Available at Chuck Wells &Associates, Denver Design District, (303) 744-8584, chuckwells.com.
Subtle & Sophisticated
“Invest in a reallygood frame for your
sofa or chair. Then choose from
that manufacturer’sfabric lines, but pick
one that’s not thehighest grade. You’ll
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quality piece.” (left) METAPHORS 15041-159 inDOVE from Duralee. Available atChuck Wells & Associates.(right) CAPRICE in CHARCOALfrom Wesley Hall. Availablethrough Aneka Jensen Interiors.
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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 else-
where in the house. Each of the Century Omni chair seats is a custom 20 inches deep.
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A couple takes comfortable elegance to new heights without losing an intimate sense of scale.
BY SALLY STICH PHOTOGRAPHY BY DAVID PATTERSON
IN DESIGN, AS IN STORYTELLING,a master blends elements to create a compelling—and satisfying—conclusion, and this head-to-toeremodel in southeast Denver tells just such a tale.The story is about finding the right-sized furni-ture for a tall family. The moral is about contrasts:combining furniture that is warm and invitingwith design elements that sparkle and shimmer—creating a whole that is greater than its parts.
Like all good stories, this one reveals a dramaticconversion. The couple bought the house in 2007.Two years later, they launched a complete remod-el, with the help of Denver-based designer BrendaThompson. From the home’s façade to its interiorfootprint, everything changed except one room inthe front (the study). Even the couple’s taste shift-ed: previous fans of traditional décor, they movedto embrace a more contemporary style. “Theirmajor concerns were straightforward,” saysThompson of Brenda Thompson Interior Design.“She wanted the interior colors light and soft. Hewanted the integrated feeling that each room wasan extension of the one next to it. They bothwanted plenty of comfortable seating when thewhole gang came home for a visit.”
Picking out the wall colors was easy. Almostevery room has a base color of Benjamin Moore’s
Tale
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(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.
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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 roomadds extra elegance: a shimmery thread woven into thefurniture or a tiny crystal sewn into the pleats of a silkcurtain. You might call it “intuitive glam”: there’s asense of something special, but you can’t immediatelyput your finger on the source.
From the custom 9-by-5-foot mahogany door (theonly seriously tall statement in the house), visitors walkinto a beautiful entry space with a barrel ceiling over-head and a custom inlay of shimmering tiles underfoot.The dining room, right off the entry, is a thoroughlyelegant room with a subtly metallic Schumacher wall-paper and a polished nickel chandelier with tear-dropcrystals. The lead actors in this vignette are the custom-designed Century table, topped with antiquefoil 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 stan-dard version, to accommodate Thompson’s long-legged clients. “We had to have the seats custom madefor depth,” Thompson says, “and while you can’t see it,the family notices the comfort every time they sit downto a meal.”
The living room’s design pays homage to family andcomfort. Framed by floor-to-ceiling windows over-looking the pool, an angled 168-inch Burton Jameswing sofa accommodates five or more without lookingboxy. The family calls the room’s two Burton Jamesmohair chairs its “Papa” chairs, because the homeownersat in a number of models until he found one that was“just right,” at 38 inches deep. No custom design need-ed. “There are plenty of pieces of furniture out therethat accommodate tall people without being cus-tomized,” Thompson says. “The key to comfort is notonly the depth of the seat but also the angle of theback.” The touch of glam: A 96-inch capiz-shell-and-crystal chandelier hanging from the center of the room.
A brown Recamier loveseat helps distinguish theliving room from the kitchen, as well as creating anopening between the two spaces. “The grandkids loveclimbing through the open back,” says Thompson. Thecustom-made metallic suede 54-inch ottoman offersextra seating and doubles as a coffee table.
Not surprisingly, the counters in the kitchen are twoinches taller than standard, and the couple requestedno upper cabinets—all of the espresso-stained cabinetry
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(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 chan-
delier 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.
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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 tileinlay in the front entry.
The tile may be elaborate, but there’s a distinct lack of patterns on upholstered furni-ture throughout the house. In fact, most pieces are monochromatic. “We added patternsin pillows,” says Thompson, “but with furniture, we cared about texture, how it felt nextto the body.”
Every room offers sheer comfort in perfect scale, with an elegant hint of shimmerthroughout. The family can sit, lie, lean and snuggle in glamorous rooms on comfyfurniture. And that’s hardly a tall tale.
DESIGN DETAILS
DesignerBRENDA THOMPSON INTERIOR DESIGN
(720) 480-3708
ArchitectJIM MITCHELL, MITCHELL ARCHITECTURE
mitchellarchitecture.com
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Balancing ActA family’s Aspen home marries clean lines with bold colors.
BY BRIGID SWEENEY PHOTOGRAPHY BY EMILY MINTON REDFIELD
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(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.
Like countless families before them,these homeowners—a globetrottingNew York-based couple with threesmall children—came to Aspen toski. But after spending several win-ters visiting, they decided to commitfull time. The only thing about thetown they didn’t love? The five-bedroom, 3,800-square-foot housethey purchased in 2008.
“It was sort of a Santa Fe log cabin,” remembersRich Carr, principal of Basalt-based Cottle CarrYaw Architects, a personal friend of the couple whooversaw the renovation. Built into a hill, the homewas a mishmash of levels—two stories, in effect,with a lot of mini-steps to accommodate the chang-ing elevation. And the overbearing cabin-styledetails only added to the dissonance.
The couple, meanwhile, had lived on the oppo-site end of the design spectrum in New York—“apenthouse in Tribeca that was a very open, verycontemporary loft space,” Carr explains.
So, with the help of Snowmass-based contractorWoodstone Inc., Carr set about transforming thecabin into a sleek, understated home that couldserve as a backdrop for the couple’s extensive artcollection—and some bold furnishings. Heremoved the logs that crisscrossed the ceiling,replacing them with steel columns, and knockeddown a wall to double the living room’s size andevoke a light-filled, loft-style space. The old-fash-ioned fireplace also received a facelift in the form ofa simple black slate hearth and glass-and-steel grate.
Presented with this new, understated canvas,interior designer Barbara Mullen of Aspen-basedCaroline-Edwards Interior Design created a designscheme that balanced elegant minimalism with thecouple’s colorful, genre-busting art collection.
The homeowners wanted to keep much of theirexisting furniture, including four George Smitharmchairs scattered throughout the living room,family room and master bedroom. Smith, a 19th-century cabinetmaker and upholsterer, is today thenamesake of a line of high-quality, handmade classicfurniture sold from a handful of showrooms acrossthe country. To modernize the oversized chairs and
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(this page) The clients’
existing table and
chairs blend perfectly
with the heart pine
floors. (right) The
family room’s George
Smith chair was recov-
ered in orange Zoffany
fabric by Denver-based
J. Lawrence
Upholsterers.
complement the home’s artwork, Mullen chose to reupholster themin bright, graphic fabrics by Jasper, Zoffany and Dedar.
In the living room (see opening spread), Mullen brought in a low-slung, custom sofa and chair by Mike Ragan, a designer out of LosAngeles; a Holly Hunt coffee table; and a beehive-patterned rug byNew York-based Mark Nelson Designs. The neutral sofa and rugserve as a backdrop for the blue and orange upholstery, creating awarm aesthetic that manages to feel modern without being clinical.
A bookshelf behind the sofa divides the living room to create anintimate reading area that takes full advantage of the room’s hugewindows. There, Mullen placed two green club chairs in the style oficonic 20th-century Hollywood designer William Haines, pur-chased on 1stdibs.com, an online treasure trove of antique, vintageand modern furniture. The bold chairs are offset by a custom, whitevinyl-covered ottoman and a neutral striped Mark Nelson rug.
Though the living room contains upholstery in no fewer thanfive different colors and patterns, the overall result is balanced—not frenetic. By tying together colors and themes, Mullen createsvisual interest without overload. Case in point: the Robert Kimeikat throw pillows on the sofa tie in with the green club chairs.
Do-OverRedoing 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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(facing page and
above) For the
kitchen, Mullen pur-
chased 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.
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That theme continues in the family room, where the couple’s vibrantblue-and-orange rug anchors the orange Zoffany-fabric-covered GeorgeSmith 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 cleanlines of true modernism. Mullen selected white CaesarStone quartz coun-ters 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-Americanarchitect Eero Saarinen engages in a similar relationship with blackDonghia chairs.
In the end, working with so much existing furniture proved trickierthan starting from scratch, but for Mullen, it was a welcome challenge.
“As designers, we’re seeing that people want to make do with what theyalready have and love,” she says. “It adds a nice sense of individuality and aslightly lived-in feeling that’s so welcoming.”
DESIGN DETAILS
ArchitectRICHARD CARR
COTTLE CARR YAW ARCHITECTS
ccyarchitects.com
DesignerBARBARA MULLEN
CAROLINE-EDWARDS
INTERIOR DESIGN
carolineedwards.com
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For the main living area, designer Jeffrey Elliottfound the perfect sofa—a ’70s Dunbar piece—to gowith the homeowners’ red Loge chair and cowhidechaise. “The fact that it didn’t have legs is whatanchored everything.” (right) The Loge chair, byGerard van den Berg for Montis, makes a striking statement in a vignette of iconic pieces.
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Mix IT UpThis Denver home artfu l lyb lends Ca l i fo rn ia Modernand Colorado contemporary
—with a 1980s twist
BY ELISABETH A. SULLIVAN PHOTOGRAPHY BY EMILY MINTON REDFIELD
IT TAKES A DISCERNING EYE AND A DISCIPLINED HAND TO MIX STYLESAND FURNISHINGS THAT SPAN THE DECADES, AND TO END UP WITH ASLEEK, 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 forits 20th-century aesthetic, helped a Denver couple fulfill their desire to build aCalifornia Modern home full of glass and right angles, and perked it up with fin-ishes and furnishings that blend modern elegance with 1980s retro glam.
Elliott was recruited early in the design process and asked to weigh in on thearchitect’s vision for the home. As initially designed, the floor plan was orientedaround a wide-open great room containing the entryway, living room, kitchen andlibrary. “But it felt too open; it felt kind of gutted,” Elliott says.
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(left, top) The library is afeat of space-making:Elliott designed floor-to-ceiling bookshelves andbrought in mirrors toexpand the space visually.The slipper chairs areChristian Liaigre for HollyHunt; the lamp, PhilippeStarck for Flos. (left) Theexterior architecture byJohn Pekarek also offers anew take on CaliforniaModern, matching insidewith outside. (right) In the TV room, aclub chair and ottoman byDakota Jackson and abench by Christian Liaigrefor Holly Hunt provide acreamy contrast againstthe black-oak built-indesigned by Elliott.
To create some intimacy and separation between the loftlike spaces,Elliott suggested introducing three decorative columns with substantialvertical heft—two by the entry and a third near the sitting room. He cladthe columns in ebonized oak and then incorporated the rich woodthroughout the main living space, designing oversized kitchen cabinets andlibrary shelves that reach to the ceiling.
The ebonized oak and the black granite fireplace surround stand outlike shots of espresso amidst a frothy latte of creamy walls and white con-crete floors. “The homeowners liked the idea of coffee: black, with sugar,with cream, with no cream,” Elliott says, so he carried that high-contrastpalette into the blend of vintage and contemporary, sculptural and angularfurnishings.
“I focused their entire furniture collection on Philippe Starck’s tapered,strict, military-inspired work pre-1995,” he says, weaving in leggy chairsand side tables and floor lamps with a metallic sheen.
In the living room, Elliott mixed the homeowners’ glass coffee table
“I focused their entire
furniture collection on
Philippe Starck’s tapered,
strict, military-inspired
work pre-1995.”—designer Jeffrey Elliott
(right) The dining room isa study in balance. The
homeowners’ AngeloMangiarotti table and
chairs—angular andedgy—mingle with twoDakota Jackson chairs,
heftier iterations of a sim-ilar look. The Donghia
sideboard “keeps every-thing looking leggy,”while the Carla Klein
painting (“a big deal”)crowns the space.
(opposite page) Thekitchen, a collaboration
between Elliott, thehomeowners and Denver-based Abacus Cabinetry,
has “big architecturalstyle,” Elliott says, with its
tall custom built-ins andlarge island. To illuminate
the space, which is out of reach of natural
light, they made an unexpected move and
brought in track lightingby German company
Bruck—and it just works.
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and Le Corbusier pony-fur chaise with a PhilippeStarck side chair and a vintage Edward Wormley sofa.The room is cubic, as is the fireplace, and the sofa—thebiggest piece of furniture in the room—is similarlysquare and dimensional, grounding the furnitureassembled around it. To add warmth to the collection,Elliott incorporated a cherry red chair and ottoman byGerard van den Berg, along with Elliott’s own custom-designed wooden end tables.
The linear, low-lying furniture in the living roomsets the tone for Elliott’s approach to outfitting the restof the home. While the high ceilings and open, light-filled spaces certainly could handle taller pieces—because, as he says, “there’s all this vertical architecture
and big scale happening”—he kept everything low tosuit the homeowners’ 1950s-era aesthetic, workingwith the same horizontal plane throughout the greatroom to unite the various clusters of furniture.
In the library, an intimate space that is tuckedbehind the freestanding fireplace, Elliott installed awall of mirrors to reflect the light flooding through theblack mullion windows across the room. A pair of slip-per chairs by Christian Liaigre for Holly Hunt and twoStarck floor lamps flank a pony-fur ottoman thatElliott designed for the book-filled nook. He kept thelibrary’s furniture leggy, rather than incorporatingheavier or skirted furniture, because “the more legs youhave, the more open a space will feel,” he says.
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(left, and right, bottom)In the master bedroom, thecustom bed by Elliott man-
ages to be tall and largeand yet sleek (escaping
what Elliott calls the “birth-day cake” effect). The night-
stands, also by Elliott, aremade of ebonized walnutand are custom-scaled to
stand by the big bed. Agem of a find, the side chair
is a Philippe Starck proto-type designed for Ian
Schrager’s Paramount Hotel.An Artemide Logico
chandelier hangs above afireside seating vignette.
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That legginess continues in the dining room, where Elliott paired thehomeowners’ 1980s-styled dining set with Dakota Jackson captain chairsand a long and lean sideboard by Paul Mathieu for Donghia. A contempo-rary 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 downyto the contemporary interiors. “They do not like loose cushions, they donot like back cushions and they do not like pillows,” he says of the home-owners. “Everything must be hard, square and linear.” However, becausemost of the home’s furniture is wood or metal, there was room to playwhen adding fabric textures to the space, so he and the homeownersupholstered a few pieces in velvet and pony fur to add some warmth andtactile interest.
By bringing such a spartan approach to the furniture’s shapes and sur-faces, every piece, right down to the smallest side table, serves the designbrilliantly. “It’s an elegant reinterpretation of that California Modern ’50sconcept,” Elliott sums up. Spoken like a true mix master.
DESIGN DETAILS
DesignerJEFFREY P. ELLIOTT
INTERIOR DESIGN
jeffreypelliott.com
ArchitectJOHN PEKAREK
PEKAREK’S BUILDING DESIGN
(719) 346-9594
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(right) To divide the spacious master bathroom,
Elliott envisioned a “floating” wall with his andhers vanities on either side.
The sculptural tub—PhilippeStarck for Duravit—sits
alongside its own custombackdrop, a big shelf
that holds candles and bath accessories.
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 pent-
house 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 orienta-
tion (on the corner of the complex)
means unobstructed mountain views
and plenty of privacy
Contact: Renee Bowden, Mason
Morse Real Estate, Aspen, (970) 319-
7780, masonmorse.com
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Why live in a loft?DENVER LOFT SPECIALISTa nd Coldwel l Ba nke r broke rBrendan Bartic weighs in.
CONVENIENCE IS EVERYTHING.The number one reason Bartic saysbuyers turn to loft-style properties islocation—the ability to walk tofavorite restaurants, sporting venuesor even the slopes (if a penthouse inthe mountains is what you’re after).
OWN A SLICE OF HISTORY.Buyers love reminders that they’reliving in an old building—exposedbeams and brick, industrial touch-es, even storyboards that tell thetale of the structure’s former life.
TAP INTO AMENITIES. Top-notchsecurity, on-site concierges, elevatoraccess, fitness centers/pools and cov-ered urban parking are a few of theperks that come with buying intosome multi-unit buildings. Butknow that if you’re buying a repur-posed loft instead of a new space,your amenities list might not be aslong (due to retrofit constraints).
OPEN FEEL, LESS SPACE. A floorplan in which living, dining andentertaining areas flow together,plus high ceilings, creates space thatfeels modern and airy, despite asmaller footprint. Plus, many loftscome with their own private patios.“Having that outdoor space in adowntown location is pretty pre-cious,” Bartic says. “The bigger thebalcony, the more valuable the unit.”
Contact Bartic at (303) 898-5244 or visit denverloft.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 furnish-
ings, 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
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, European-
style interiors; living space is split
between two levels with private
quarters on lower floor (with no out-
side 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
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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.
Total properties closed last year was 2,983, up 2,879 from 2009Average sales price was up 7% from 2009The number of sold properties over $500,000 was up 9% from 2009Total active inventory was up 12% from 2009
Who Leads the Luxury Real Estate Market?
Interesting Facts: Coldwell Banker handles an average of $76.7 million in luxury home sales every day***Coldwell Banker participated in the sale of more than 11,971 million dollar plus homes, which equated to $22 billion in sales volume in 2009Three out of the top fi ve priciest homes in the country were represented by Coldwell Banker in 2009In 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.
*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 refl ect 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 affi liates in the U.S. Coldwell Banker franchise system for the calendar year 2009. $USD.
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The luxury home market is defi ned 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.
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PRIVATE ESTATECHERRY HILLS VILLAGE $2,498,000
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 fl oor plan with gorgeous fi nishes.
MARILYN DANA303.378.1089 | [email protected]
P0LO CLUB NORTHDENVER $1,500,000
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-fl oor master, moldings, hardwood fl oors, high ceilings, bay windows, pool, hot tub, workout room and four patios.
MARILYN DANA303.378.1089 | [email protected]
GRACIOUS BRICK GEORGIAN DENVER SOLD
Located in Polo Field West, steps to Cherry Creek shops, this fi ve bedroom, fi ve bathroom home is surrounded by park-like polo grounds and boasts brick walled English gardens. Features include hardwood fl oors, moldings, garden room, library, great room, wet bars, billiards and workout room.
JUDY JOHNSON 303.888.4727 | [email protected]
CHERRY CREEK NORTH’S FINEST BLOCK DENVER SOLD
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 fl oors and heavy moldings. A library and two bedroom suites are on the second fl oor, plus a one bedroom suite in the fi nished lower level.
JUDY JOHNSON 303.888.4727 | [email protected]
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SOUGHT-AFTER HILLTOP HOMEDENVER $829,000
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.
CHERRY CREEK NORTHDENVER $645,000
This wonderful townhome offers an open fl oor 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 fi replace, 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.
MOREY HILLDENVER COMING SOON
Charming “Connecticut country” home is rich with quality detailing. Features include pine and English roof tile fl oors, fi replace 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-fl oor laundry. Enjoy the oversized wooded site of approximately 31,200 square feet.
DENVER LOW-MAINTENANCE LIVING OPTIONSDENVER COMING SOON
Something for everyone - choose from an array of options in Denver Central locations for low-maintenance living:One Polo Creek Full-service building $1,160,000Polo Club North Pond setting, fully renovated $989,000Madison Hill Walk to Cherry Creek shops and restaurants $495,00017th Avenue, Marczyk Neighborhood Penthouse with views $749,000
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POLO RESERVELITTLETON $1,199,000
This fi ve bedroom, fi ve 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 fi nishes include a slate stone entry, hand-carved newel posts and an open fl oor plan. The amazing kitchen offers slab granite, two Sub-Zero refrigerators, Sub-Zero freezer drawers, two dishwashers, a six-burner Wolf range, and island.
BEAUTIFUL HOME ON THE 8TH FAIRWAYCASTLE ROCK $745,000
This luxury, maintenance-free, three bedroom, four bathroom ranch, with fi nished 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 fl oors throughout. You have to see it to appreciate it.
POLO RESERVE OPPORTUNITYLITTLETON $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 fi nished square feet with an
additional approximately 5,900 square feet in the unfi nished
basement. If you want main fl oor living, this is your home. The
master suite and three additional bedrooms are on the main
fl oor 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 unfi nished square feet if the buyer is
interested. Don’t miss out on this fabulous estate.
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BUILT FOR YOUR LIFESTYLEDENVER $774,000
This beautiful home in Pinehurst Estates boasts fi ve bedrooms, fi ve bathrooms and more than 5,000 square feet. It is within biking distance of the Colorado Academy and an approximately fi ve minute drive to Mullen High School. For additional information, please visit www.3909SouthAmesWay.com.
WADE PERRY, ABR, CNE, E-PRO, GRI, SFR 720.320.2288 | [email protected]
EXCLUSIVE GATED COMMUNITYLITTLETON $2,890,000
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.
MARK S. COOPER, ABR, CRB, CRS, MRE, E-PRO 303.843.1545 | [email protected]
SADDLE ROCK IRONWOODSOUTHEAST AURORA $700,000
Enjoy the fabulous outdoor living space and beautiful fi nishes of this approximately 5,000 square foot custom home in the Cherry Creek School District. Features include fi ve bedrooms, fi ve bathrooms, a four-car garage and three decks. Please visit 7224SPerthWay.com.
KATHLEEN SURGES, ABR, CRS, GRI, E-PRO, SFR, CNE 303.981.6170 | [email protected]
INCREDIBLE VIEWSAURORA $250,000
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.
LARRY & MARILYN MCFALL 303.409.6630 | [email protected]
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CUSTOM TWO-STORY HOMECENTENNIAL $850,000This approximately 7,835 fi nished square foot home in Chenango features six bedrooms, six bathrooms and a four-car attached garage. Features include four fi replaces, two staircases, crown molding and large deck. The home sits on approximately1.6 acres and has breathtaking mountain and city views.
DOREEN STENE & DONNA BIRD 303.881.4067 | 303.523.9301 | [email protected]@coloradohomes.com
ARLINGTON PARK DUPLEXDENVER $990,000Each unit in this beautiful, contemporary duplex is a three-story home with four bedrooms, fi ve bathrooms and more than 3,220 square feet. Features include double-sided fi replaces, gourmet kitchens and more. Enjoy spectacular mountain and city views from the deck.
DONNA BIRD & DOREEN STENE 303.523.9301 |303.881.4067 | [email protected]@coloradohomes.com
CUSTOM HOME SITE ON NEARLY 35.5 ACRESLARKSPUR $530,000
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.
TRACY KIRKPATRICK303.881.0474 | [email protected]/tracykirkpatrick
AUTHENTIC SANTA FE-STYLEBUENA VISTA $485,000
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 fl oors, radiant heat, and passive solar design. The fl agstone patio is designed for outdoor living and entertaining.
DAN COOPER 719.221.8865 | 719.395.6661 | [email protected]
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EXCEPTIONAL COUNTRY ESTATEPARKER $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, high-
quality 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 | [email protected]
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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 24-foot deck with quarter-inch tempered glass railing. This is a great home for entertaining.
KATHY GRIMES 720.988.4818 | [email protected]
WELCOME TO 8459 HOMESTEAD ROADPARKER $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 BOURGEOIS303.601.3080 | [email protected]
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LUXURYBERTHOUD $860,000
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.
CHERYL MELICHAR303.817.6163 | [email protected]/cherylmelichar
CUSTOM LOG HOME RIDGWAY $1,499,000
This home, on approximately 40 acres, offers expansive views of the spectacular San Juan and Cimarron Ranges. It features a great room with fi replace, updated kitchen and bathrooms, three bedrooms, plus loft, guesthouse, barn, corrals and outbuildings. It is located between Montrose and Telluride.
KAY ARBOUGH303.517.8851 | [email protected]
AN ENTERTAINER’S DELIGHTDENVER $575,000
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 fl oors, and an expansive fl agstone patio. A fabulous fl oor plan and gorgeous grounds complete the offering.
RENEE COHEN 303.594.3137 | [email protected]
LUXURY, LOCATION AND VIEWSARVADA $549,000
This spectacular home offers Front Range views, approximately 4,500 square feet, four bedrooms and fi ve bathrooms. A luxurious kitchen has hardwoods, and the master offers a stunning fi ve-piece bathroom. There is marble fl ooring and granite throughout. The fi nished basement includes a dry sauna.
TERRY SULLIVAN303.503.0629 | [email protected]
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PROFESSIONAL DETAILSCASTLE PINES VILLAGE $900,000
Contemporary two-story stucco estate offers four bedrooms, fi ve bathrooms, approximately 5,472 square feet and a walkout. Features include a main-fl oor master suite, custom built-ins, maple cabinetry and multiple outdoor living spaces. It is situated on an approximately .36-acre homesite.
STEVE REDMOND303.359.7559 | [email protected]
ON THE 10TH FAIRWAYCASTLE PINES VILLAGE $1,999,999
Contemporary ranch on approximately 1.97 acres offers fi ve 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.
AUDREY WILL 303.503.0321 | [email protected]
WONDERFUL PATIO HOMECASTLE PINES VILLAGE $599,900
Paired patio home offers three bedrooms, four bathrooms, sunrise room, library, and more than 3,933 fi nished square feet. It sits on a walkout homesite with a fully-fi nished lower level, and is within walking distance to the fi tness center.
STEVE REDMOND303.359.7559 | [email protected]
APPROXIMATELY TWO-ACRESCASTLE PINES VILLAGE $1,399,000
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 offi ce, built-ins and expansive decks.
AUDREY WILL 303.503.0321 | [email protected]
CUSTOM FINISHES CASTLE PINES VILLAGE $545,000
This two-story townhome features three bedrooms, four bathrooms, approximately 4,074 fi nished square feet, and a walkout. Backing to open space and situated on a peaceful, tree-lined drive, it offers exquisite views, expansive decks, a must-see master, two-car garage and three fi replaces.
STEVE REDMOND 303.359.7559 | [email protected]
RICHLY APPOINTEDCASTLE PINES VILLAGE $840,000
Traditional two-story home includes four bedrooms, four bathrooms, approximately 3,874 square feet and a lower level. It features a main-fl oor study, gourmet kitchen, fi replace 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 | [email protected]
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BACKS TO THE GOLF COURSECASTLE PINES VILLAGE $1,950,000
Old world charm emanates through this renovated stone and stucco two-story with fi ve 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.
LOUIE LEE303.549.6925 | [email protected]
LOW MAINTENANCE LIVINGCASTLE PINES VILLAGE $599,000Traditional 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 fl oors, superior fi nishes throughout, four fi replaces and a three-car garage. Lease option available.
LOUIE LEE303.549.6925 | [email protected]
STUNNING VIEWS AND LOTLARKSPUR $995,000
This spectacular, award-winning home offers six bedrooms, fi ve bathrooms and approximately 7,432 square feet. It boasts top-quality fi nishes, amazing mountain views, and more than $600,000 in improvements. It is built upon red rock that extends inside the house.
LINDA GRUBER303.886.3200 | [email protected]
BACKS TO OPEN SPACECASTLE PINES VILLAGE $599,000
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 .14-acre homesite. Lease/purchase option available.
LOUIE LEE303.549.6925 | [email protected]
ROOM FOR ALL YOUR TOYSCASTLE PINES VILLAGE $999,000
Traditional two-story features fi ve bedrooms, six bathrooms and approximately 4,958 square feet. There is a guest apartment with kitchenette in the fi nished lower level. In addition, there is a detached, heated garage. The home is secluded, and sits on a peaceful cul-de-sac.
LOUIE LEE303.549.6925 | [email protected]
FEELS LIKE HOMELONGMONT $698,000
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, loafi ng shed, storage shed, and two garages, one with a workshop. Visit www.longmontfarm.com.
LINDA GRUBER303.886.3200 | [email protected]
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LET THE SUN SHINE INBONNIE BRAE $368,500Updated bungalow features a gourmet kitchen with granite and new appliances, two fi replaces, fi nished basement and one-car detached garage.
COLLEEN TEITELBAUM 303.668.8186 | [email protected]/colleenteitelbaum
PINEY CREEKCENTENNIAL $365,000
This tri-level features vaulted ceilings, master retreat with deck, plus three bedrooms and three bathrooms. Situated on a large cul-de-sac lot.
SANDRA L. KAUFFMAN 303.748.4790 | [email protected]/sandrakauffman
LIKE-NEW PATIO HOME CASTLE ROCK $344,750
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.
RICHARD BERST 303.843.1200 | [email protected]
BACKYARD ENTERTAINING LAKEWOOD $325,000
This large, traditional two-story, on approximately one-third of an acre, features hardwoods, extensive remodeling, a covered patio and offi ce.
BRENDA D. SOMMERS 720.218.6856 | [email protected]
SPACIOUS AND BRIGHT AURORA $229,900
Located in Tower Park, this great home for entertaining offers three bedrooms, four bathrooms and a basement with offi ce and recreation room.
CANDACE PELLINEN 303.941.8789 | [email protected]
LOCATION AND VIEWSCASTLE ROCK $419,500
This two-story, with walkout basement, offers granite, stainless steel appliances and expansive views of mountains and sunsets.
RICHARD BERST 303.843.1200 | [email protected]
LUXURY TOWNHOME DENVER $249,919
This gorgeous professionally-decorated townhome in Pinehurst features wood fl oors, granite countertops and a private patio with bonus room.
BRENDA D. SOMMERS 720.218.6856 | [email protected]
SHOWS LIKE A MODEL HOMECOLORADO SPRINGS $319,900
This upgraded tri-level features a gourmet kitchen, and deck in the backyard to enjoy the waterfall. There are many designer touches throughout.
KRIS KORINEK 719.550.2321 | [email protected]/kriskorinek
EXPANSIVE VIEWSERIE $469,500This home sits on approximately two acres at Erie Air Park. It features approximately 4,430 square feet with fi ve bedrooms and three bathrooms.
SHARON WIEST 303.909.7637| [email protected]/sharonwiest
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B r o k e r s o f D i s t i n c t i o n
Linda Bourgeois Coldwell Banker Southeast Metro 303.601.3080 [email protected]
Judy Johnson Coldwell Banker Devonshire [email protected]
Kay ArboughColdwell Banker [email protected]
Patti MaurerColdwell Banker Devonshire303.918.6769patti@gelfondteam.comdenversluxuryhomes.com
Doreen Stene & Donna BirdColdwell Banker Denver Central303.881.4067 | [email protected]@coloradohomes.com
Cheryl Melichar Coldwell Banker Longmont303.817.6163cheryl.melichar@coloradohomes.comColoradoHomes.com/cherylmelichar
Wade PerryABR, CNE, e-PRO, GRI, SFR Coldwell Banker Denver Central720.320.2288Wade@WadePerryProperties.comWadePerryProperties.com
Christy Owen Coldwell Banker Devonshire 303.906.9574 [email protected]
Kris Korinek ABR, CNS, GRI Coldwell Banker Colorado Springs719.550.2321kris.korinek@coloradohomes.comColoradoHomes.com/kriskorinek
Marilyn Dana Coldwell Banker Devonshire 303.378.1089 [email protected]
Sharon Wiest Coldwell Banker North [email protected]/sharonwiest
Richard Berst Coldwell Banker Southeast Metro 303.843.1200 [email protected]
Larry & Marilyn McFallColdwell Banker Southeast [email protected]
Renee CohenColdwell Banker Southeast Metro303.594.3137Renee@ReneeSellsColorado.comReneeSellsColorado.com
Candace PellinenColdwell Banker Southeast [email protected]
Mark CooperABR, CRB, CRS, MRE, e-PROColdwell Banker Southeast Metro 303.843.1545, [email protected]
Brenda Sommers Coldwell Banker Southeast [email protected]
Kathy Grimes Coldwell Banker Southeast Metro720.988.4818 [email protected]
Kathleen Surges Coldwell Banker Southeast Metro 303.981.6170 [email protected] KathleenSurges.com
Tom GrossCRS, ABR, CRB, CNE, e-PROColdwell Banker Southeast [email protected]
Sandra KauffmanColdwell Banker Southeast [email protected]/sandrakauffman
Colleen TeitelbaumColdwell Banker Southeast Metro [email protected]/colleenteitelbaum
Tracy KirkpatrickColdwell Banker Southwest Metro303.881.0474tracy.kirkpatrick@coloradohomes.comColoradoHomes.com/tracykirkpatrick
Terry SullivanColdwell Banker West303.503.0629terry.sullivan@coloradohomes.comTerrySullivanHomes.com
Louie LeeColdwell Banker Castle [email protected]
Linda GruberColdwell Banker Castle [email protected]
Steve RedmondColdwell Banker Castle [email protected]
Audrey WillColdwell Banker Castle [email protected]
Dan CooperColdwell Banker Bev Coggins Realty719.221.8865, 719.395.6661daniel.cooper@coldwellbanker.commountainrealestate.net
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Alzheimer’s Association alz.org . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
American Society of Interior Designers asid.org . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Arrupe Jesuit High School arrupejesuit.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Belgard Hardscapes belgardusa.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BC
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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.”
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 own-
ing 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—exam-
ples 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.
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.
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.
commissioning custom furniture
—Cheryl Meyers
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