Olga de Lange
Olga deLange
Designing Dreams, Staging Reality, Living Fearlessly
What’s it like to be a real estate professional with an architectural background?
it’s priceless.”
She designs and builds homes. She stages them. She sells them. And somehow, along the way, Olga de Lange of milehimodern makes it all look effortless. Forget power suits and high heels — Olga’s uniform is jeans and a T-shirt. Down-to-earth, approachable, and authentic, she’s the kind of real estate professional who instantly puts clients at ease.
“I never wear suits,” she laughs. “Hardly any makeup. I’m a very casual person.”
But beneath that easygoing exterior is a mind wired for design, strategy, and the kind of real estate magic most can only dream of.
From Poland to Colorado: A Journey in Design and Discovery
Born in Poland, Olga made what she thought would be a temporary move to the U.S. at age 19, following her mother to Mississippi, where she was pursuing a research project.
“Once you move and you’re an immigrant, you’re neither 100 percent from there anymore nor 100 percent from here,” Olga reflects. “It gives you a detached — perhaps more objective — perspective on things, and there’s no way to depart from it.”
After earning a five-year accredited degree in architecture from Mississippi State University, Olga met her future husband, Marcel, a Dutch exchange student from Amsterdam, Netherlands. Their shared passion for design sparked both a personal and professional partnership that would shape their future.
“After graduation, Marcel and I came to Colorado with the intention of staying for a year and then moving back to Europe,” she smiles. “That was in 2001.” That “temporary” move became permanent, and the couple has been designing and building homes — and a life — in Colorado ever since.
From Architect to Real Estate Visionary
For a decade, Olga worked as an architect, designing dream homes and managing projects for firms in Boulder. Eventually, she and Marcel founded 641 West Design, focusing on residential architecture and construction. Marcel has also taught design at CU Boulder for more than 20 years.
Today, real estate takes center stage for Olga, but her roots in architecture remain the foundation of her work. Together, she and Marcel still collaborate on design and development projects — primarily speculative homes.
“What’s it like to be a real estate professional with an architectural background? It’s priceless,” she says.
Olga brings a rare combination of technical expertise and creative insight. She understands homes from the inside out — blueprints, materials, renovation potential, and all. For clients, that means more than a transaction; it’s a guided, informed experience led by someone who sees not just what a property is, but what it could become.
For first-time buyers especially, she’s a patient teacher, a straight shooter, and a trusted guide who makes the process feel effortless.
The Art of Staging Olga also thrives in the creative chaos of staging.
“Being a stager is one of my favorite things,” she says. “I love all the prep work that goes into putting a house on the market.”
She personally curates items from her storage units, hand-selecting each piece to bring a space to life. Furniture she’s collected over the years, art, and accessories come together in a perfectly balanced composition.
“I go into it with my heart and soul,” she says. “I don’t just prep a home for sale — I orchestrate it.”
The result? Listings that stand out, attract the right buyers, and sell quickly.
A Philosophy Built on Relationships
When asked about her secret to success, Olga doesn’t hesitate:
“I don’t have a method for success,” she admits. “It’s all relationships — word of mouth, recommendations, and doing the work well enough that people can’t help but notice.”
And notice they do. With more than 15 years in real estate, she’s built a reputation for integrity, follow-through, and a meticulous eye for detail. Olga works with first-time buyers, repeat clients, and developers alike, approaching each project with fresh energy and focus.
“This is what makes being a real estate broker so interesting,” she says. “Every client is different, and that keeps it exciting.”
Family, Freedom, and Fearless Living
Family remains at the heart of Olga’s story. Her daughter is studying architecture in New York, and her son is pursuing business and product technology in California. Annual trips to Europe keep their Polish-DutchAmerican roots strong.
Even as an “empty nester,” Olga’s days are full — and her phone is always buzzing with calls and updates from her kids.
“When do I not work?” she laughs. “That’s something I’m still figuring out.”
When she does step away from the office, Olga embraces the outdoors. Whether she’s hiking the Rockies, exploring her 35-acre property in the Boulder foothills, or simply soaking in Colorado’s natural beauty, she lives fully and fearlessly. Travel, food, culture — she drinks it all in, shaped by her European heritage yet wholly at home in Colorado.
A Legacy of Creativity and Connection
Olga de Lange is more than a broker, architect, or stager — she’s a fullspectrum creator. She transforms blank spaces into homes infused with life, love,
and legacy. Her energy is contagious, her vision unmatched.
Expect great things from Olga de Lange — because designing dreams, staging reality, and living fearlessly isn’t just what she does. It’s who she is.
OLGA DE LANGE olga@milehimodern.com https://olgadelange.com/ (720)201-9319
