HOM E SWEE T HO M E
Photos courtesy of Quality House Interiors
HOME SWEET HOME
Quality House Interiors: Something for everyone One day last summer, Anitra Jackson, a design consultant at Quality House Interiors, arrived at work to find stacked on her desk a pile of colorful tiles animated with hand-painted fish. The request from the builders at Edgewood Construction and the homeowners was simple: “The house was to be designed around these tiles,” Jackson smiles. To begin, Jackson connected with the clients, listening as they conveyed their idea to use the tiles as inspiration for three separate bathrooms: a Mexican-tile bathroom, an Asian-inspired bathroom that evoked the feeling of a waterfall, and of course, the fish-tile bathroom. Flooring, bath, and backsplash elements were carefully selected to complement the whimsical tiles. Throughout the rest of the house, rustic hardwood flooring accents the alpine setting surrounding the house. For the craft 98 Durango Magazine Summer/Fall
room, waterproof tiles with a distressed vintage veneer make for the perfect utilitarian solution, while ceramic tiles add an Americana charm to the laundry room. “Our work is understanding the clients’ priorities and unique goals and then introducing products that blend well with these goals,” says Jackson. “We try to keep choices limited and not too overwhelming. Sometimes it’s guiding folks in the right direction, but other times we’re learning from them.” For instance, Jackson says she loved that the fish-tile house features a “paperprocessing room” instead of a home office. She was so inspired by the cleverness of the concept that she went home and replicated the simple joy in her own home. “It’s all about how people feel in their house,” she says. “It’s about creating a home where people are happy to be.”
By Joy Martin
Like Jackson, other members of the team at Quality House Interiors are discerning about the products they offer, seeking out premium, CRI Green Labelcertified materials. From plush carpeting to Stonecore, laminate to luxury hardwood or vinyl planks, QHI’s flooring options include the industry’s top-quality brands. Whether emphasizing a mountain view or darkening a room for maximum relaxation, QHI’s selection of shades, blinds, and window coverings meets the full spectrum of needs and desires. “We’re a customer-centric company,” says owner Ben Kuprevich. “It’s not about closing the sale or selling a specific product but rather making sure it’s the right fit for the customer and the right product for the setting. No matter who the lead is on a project, Kuprevich says, it’s a collaborative effort,
