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EDITOR'S LETTER

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D E S I G N D I S PAT C H The little black book of all things new and fabulous in the local community.

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TA L K I N G S H O P Three interior decor proprietors illustrate the aesthetic of American style.

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C O L L A B O R AT I O N Kelly Wearstler’s paint palette with Farrow & Ball makes waves as the company’s first-ever designer collection.

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AMERICAN SPIRIT With a new business model and forthcoming releases, this Missouri-based textile and wallpaper brand is set for a banner year.

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SHELF LIFE Doyenne Charlotte Moss divulges her floral tips and tricks.

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H E R I TAG E A look at artisans who embrace the triedand-true practices of their craft.

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M AT E R I A L This season, classic stripes take a turn for the wild.

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TREND Mother Nature offers boundless inspiration for chic picks.

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SPOTLIGHT Vibrant pieces up the ante on outdoor living.

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K I TC H E N + B AT H High-design alfresco kitchen spaces are the perfect recipe for spring months.

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THE REPORT Inspired garden rooms encourage comfort and creativity outside.

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When a homeowner was ready to turn the page, a design team composed of her longtime friends helped create a home of her own.

By transforming a classic log structure into a contemporary dwelling, an architect and designer prove an old house can learn new tricks.

A Denver artist creates compelling paintings that marry modernist style and the wild beauty of the Western landscape.

Over the course of many years, this Boulder residence was shaped to become a perfect fit inside and out for its art-loving owner.

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ON THE COVER: A hanging fireplace seems to float between the living and dining rooms of this Littleton-area abode created by designer Andrea Schumacher and

architect Matt Stais. Phillip Jeffries’ Coffered Wood wraps the fireplace, adding dimension. In the dining room, Vanguard Furniture chairs and a pair of Quincy Medium Sputnik chandeliers catch the eye. Page 182

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As we approach one year of sheltering at home, I have to ask... how are you? There may be too many novel words and phrases added into our lexicon: “You’re on mute,” “Zoom fatigue,” “quarantini”— our emotions raw from it all. So, how to calm them? For me, it started with carving out a spot in my home that would evoke an indoor garden room of sorts. I chose a large wall in my office and collaged florals and other fantastical images that bring me pleasure. Surrounded by my art and design books, fresh flowers from the market and my art easel, I created a little slice of happiness for myself. My laptop, with so many Zoom’s logged on it, is not far off. A “make it work” moment for our times.

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While we continue to remain in our homes for the foreseeable future, I hope that you, too, will find a place—be it a wall, a closet, an alcove or perhaps an entire room—that elicits joy. May this issue provide the inspiration you need to get started.

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Last year marked the 100th anniversary of British furniture brand Ercol—long known for marrying timeless modern designs with old-fashioned woodworking traditions—and the introduction of the luxury subbrand L.Ercolani, which selected Denver for its North American headquarters. Located in RiNo’s Studio Como building, the new home base includes showroom space for beloved Ercol classics, including company founder Lucian Ercolani’s iconic 1958 Butterfly chair, displayed alongside recently launched L.Ercolani collections designed in collaboration with contemporary visionaries such as Norm Architects, Atlason Studio, Jonas Wagell and Lars Beller Fjetland. The heirloomquality furnishings, which were built in Buckinghamshire, a region of England

synonymous with furniture-making, are a natural fit for Studio Como’s portfolio of European furniture brands that prioritize craftsmanship and comfort. If you find it difficult to distinguish between L.Ercolani’s new releases and Ercol originals—including the modernist take on the classic Windsor chair with which Lucian Ercolani made his name—that’s by design. “Our common thread is heritage quality and craftsmanship,” says Ben Gaffney, L.Ercolani’s vice president of the Americas and international design development. “We love the visual discoveries in our classics designed by Lucian Ercolani, like our wedge-andtenon and dovetail joints. You can see some of those techniques in our current lineup. And, just like Lucian, we continue to evolve and improve.” lercolani.com

BLUEPRINT The lobby and living room at Aspen resort The Little Nell have always been among the chicest meeting spots in town, but a new redesign by Luis Bustamante Studio of Spain quite literally casts the spaces in a new light. The lobby sports lightened-up wood finishes and introduces a motif of striking geometries, seen first in round brass tables that rest atop a geometric-patterned rug (right). The split-level living room beyond features new furnishings along with bold paintings by Bustamante, formerly a professional painter and sculptor. “Because Luis Bustamante’s background is in sculpture,” says the design firm’s Julian Castillo, “he conceives space as a whole piece of art, where there is a strong interplay between the materials, lighting, furniture and artwork. Then there’s the place: In response to the climate in Aspen, especially in winter, the first thing you'll feel here is coziness—the feeling of being embraced, warm and protected.” In other words, all the vibes a storied ski resort should deliver. thelittlenell.com

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WITHOUT A DOUBT, 2020 WAS THE YEAR OF THE HOME OFFICE. THREE INTERIORS EXPERTS WEIGH IN ON THE DESIGN STORIES THAT WILL DEFINE 2021.

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COURTNEY ST. JOHN Courtney St. John Studio, Avon

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“We’re spending much more time inside our homes now, and the bright spot is the opportunity we have to reimagine the stories these spaces tell about who we are. Perhaps the new normal is a more inviting sitting area with a renewed sense of formality. Before, we tended to dress up to have a nice meal out on the town. We could certainly learn to dress up our rooms to fill that void. I think the time is also right to make the media room more family-friendly, fun, vibrant and welcoming—more of a rec room, complete with games and a pool table.”

JENNIFER DESJARDIN Motif Design Solutions, Denver “Because 2021 will be a transitionary year, we expect to see a huge demand for switching up interiors—in particular, a return to the familiarity of more traditional styles—and addressing pain points that have grown old during the quarantine period. The amenities homeowners once outsourced (fitness studios, restaurants) will live larger at home than ever before, and residential spaces will evolve to include home gyms, meditation rooms and multifunctional spaces; home offices with elevated functionality, styling and brandrepresentation; and private entertainment areas—from wine or whiskey rooms to enhanced outdoor living spaces—that provide safe retreats for family and friends.”

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STEPHANIE WADDELL Istoria Interior Design, Boulder “While home offices and outdoor spaces will continue to be important topics in the year to come, I’d like to see the conversation move to bedrooms as the ultimate sanctuaries. How do we create a bedroom space that recharges the mind and body after all they have been through and will need to navigate in the new and exciting post-pandemic world? Creating low-tech spaces where we can naturally recharge after once again engaging with the world will be key. Lighting, color palettes, mattresses, bed linens, comfortable reading nooks and soft flooring materials will all be considered.”

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“The practice of research, experimentation and repetition sometimes makes me feel like more of a scientist than an artist,” says Denver creative Meredith Feniak, whose “process-first” philosophy yields fine art, botanical illustrations, gilded embellishments, murals, installations and somatic art for residential, commercial and public spaces in Denver and around the world. Here, she tells us more about that practice— and where it leads. meredithfeniak.com What does it mean to you to be a process-based artist? I often start without the end in sight, knowing the meaning behind the work and what I want the viewer to feel, but rarely knowing what it will actually look like. After determining what I want to portray, I obsessively strive to understand and explore the materials and process until they guide the way.

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What materials do you favor? Pure mediums are constants in my work. Gold leaf and charcoal are a common thread, as are the unusual organic substrates I prefer, including papers, wood panels, raw linen canvas and sheer silk. I am rarely happy with store-bought materials, usually because their production process is mysterious and I like to know how things are made.

Does that curiosity inform your work in other ways? All of my work has a scientific foundation, with botany at the forefront, but because our world is delicately interconnected, animals, insects, fungi, the celestial universe and humankind often find their way into my work. Current research on interspecies cooperation, which is simply restoring ancient knowledge, guides my current practice.

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A new exhibition at the Kirkland Museum of Fine & Decorative Art, in Denver’s Golden Triangle Creative District, illuminates the Aesthetic Movement, a socially progressive British art and design movement of the late 19 th century that revolutionized design with its emphasis on pure beauty—or art for art’s sake. On view April 2–May 23, the show draws from the museum’s permanent collections—including many never-before-seen works—to explore common motifs used in designs from the Aesthetic Movement, with a special focus on the influential works of British designer Christopher Dresser, from ceramics to an elaborate and richly upholstered five-legged chair.

“We’re taking an in-depth look into this important, but possibly overlooked, part of our permanent collection,” says deputy curator Christopher Herron. “Dresser and his role in the Aesthetic Movement are an important early foundation of our decorative art collection”—not to mention enduring ideas about the necessity of beauty in everyday domestic life. kirklandmuseum.org

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GARDE, LOS ANGELES AND SUMMERLAND, CALIFORNIA

I try not to go on social media. I don’t look at Instagram unless I have to. It allows me to focus on buying what I love for the store, and that is what sets the tone at Garde. If you walked into my shop right now, I hope you’d say: ‘Oh my God, this space is so beautiful. I want to live here.’ ” Our look has been described as minimal, organic and neutral. I don’t like the word ‘eclectic,’ but you could say I’m a believer of a ‘not decorated’ look. You should choose

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basics reflecting your personality, style and history; and that’s what our clients are looking for. They also want to learn something new and be inspired.

My background is in fashion. I developed a minimalist aesthetic working for Calvin Klein and learned to appreciate textures and an architectural look at Giorgio Armani. After 20 years, I was eager to do something outside of the corporate world. I had always wanted a store, but I started working in interior design. While shopping for a client who wanted European decor, I discovered many things you couldn’t find here, and that’s how I decided to open a place of my own.

I want Garde to be approachable.

Everything we sell has a story, and we enjoy telling that tale. A story is important, because there is so much out in the world, and many times you may purchase an item without really connecting with it or knowing what you’re buying. There’s also a whimsy and lightness about our pieces; they are often tongue in cheek, heartwarming or funny. It’s kind of like the fashion concept where you put together a Gap T-shirt and a Chanel skirt. We try to replicate that idea with furniture, presenting people with a livable, yet elegant style and a point of view that welcomes and educates.

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Scotti Sitz in her Los Angeles shop.

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Cris Briger (right) with her son, Charles Peed, in their West Palm Beach showroom.

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Cris Briger and Charles Peed CB: My family is well-traveled. We spent a lot of time in Europe, and we dragged our children to antique flea markets and every museum we could find. I never imagined that any of them would join me in a business like this. Now, my son Charles co-owns this shop, and another son, Pablo, recently joined in as well.

CP: We started this store on the idea that we have a distinct taste and style, and that if we could bring one-of-a-kind things forward, someone would like it.

Our look is ‘lived in’—a look where you would find comfort. But it’s also bold— we are not afraid of pattern and color.

CB: We are bringing pretty back. We feel like it’s OK for people to have pretty rooms; a concept that seemed to lose favor for the last 20 years but is returning. The atmosphere here is easy and Latin as well as European influenced. It’s the idea of con gusto, which means ‘with pleasure.’ It’s not uptight; we set coffee cups on furniture, and we don’t put glass tops on the furniture. We have a lot of North American, European and Latin pieces, but the way we present them is with a more American attitude. We are known for taking something that’s ordinary and tired and bringing a fresh vibe to it. We also have a lot of classically inspired pieces we’ve commissioned—it’s a fascinating mix.

CP: In Mexico, we found that a lot of artists were making things with papiermâché. We decided to put our own twist on it, commissioning botanicals, fruit and even a bust of Julius Caesar using the technique. We’ve also put our own spin on classic Mexican talavera pottery.

We’ve commissioned plates and bowls with updated patterns that appeal to everyone, even our youngest customers.

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Kate Rheinstein Brodsky in her Manhattan store, KRB.

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Kate Rheinstein Brodsky It’s very American not to be afraid to mix things of different periods, styles and colors. The great decorators in this country never shied away from that, they just used whatever they wanted. In this sense, we are a very American shop. We show people how to put disparate items together—it’s one of the things that makes people pay attention to us. We create vignettes that give people a context for how to do it. For example, we might put a 19th-century English serpentine server with a contemporary sofa and then hang a modern painting by Mary Nelson Sinclair above it. The mix grounds the whole thing and gives it depth. It allows us to make antiques relevant again and to show that they have a place in today’s home.

I learned about retail and style from my mother, Suzanne Rheinstein. She had a store in Los Angeles for 30 years and, as a young person, I went to her shop every day after school. After my homework was done, I’d help her out, everything from arranging displays to sending out mailings. I fell in love with retail there.

When I started this store, it was a straight-up antique shop with a few home accessories. But a new space gave us more room and allowed us to try new things.

We are now carrying 50 percent antiques and vintage furniture and the rest is new and handcrafted furniture, art and accessories. The handmade is compelling in home design, and I’m lucky to be able to create a platform for smaller artists and brands, as well as a colorful place full of interesting objects you want to get closer to and discover.

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KELLY WEARSTLER LENDS A WEST COAST PERSPECTIVE TO FARROW & BALL’S FIRST-EVER DESIGNER PALETTE.

Kelly Wearstler draws inspiration from the California landscape for her new paint collaboration with Farrow & Ball.

Walls painted in Faded Terracotta (pictured) are reminiscent of a sunrise, while Citrona (above) grounds one of Wearstler’s colorful material palettes.

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Terracotta tiles baking in the afternoon sun.

Billows of cool Pacific fog rolling inland.

An asphalt highway steaming through the desert. These and other vivid tableaus shape designer Kelly Wearstler’s latest love letter to California: a collection of eight paints for Farrow & Ball’s premier designer collaboration.

Dreamy and diffuse, the palette is equal parts upbeat and restful. “I’m optimistic for the year ahead,” shares the L.A.-based designer. “I wanted to introduce colors that were fresh and lively, yet still have a calming relation to nature.” Homebound like the rest of us, she looked to her proverbial backyard for inspiration. “Every hue has an emotional touch point to the California landscape,” Wearstler explains, citing Palm, a chalky green homage to her hometown’s iconic allées, and Citrona, a lemon groveinspired “contemporary take on chartreuse.”

It was this same site-specific view to design that prompted the heritage U.K. paint brand to approach Wearstler for its first-ever designer palette. “Kelly shares in our process of taking inspiration from textures and colors around her,” says Charlotte Cosby, head of creative at Farrow & Ball. “This collaboration is so exciting because it brings California’s warmth and Kelly’s signature style into homes in a relatable way through our paint.”

While the Golden State served as muse, experimentation is encouraged across the continent, pond and beyond. After all, there are no color rules, if you ask Wearstler. “I always say that living without color is like living without love,” she says. “Don’t be afraid to take risks.”

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Wallcovering designs, such as Form (shown), Synergy (far, right) and Taking Flight (left), illustrate Porter Teleo’s fluid, expressive approach. “We create inspiration inside our studio every day,” says Bridgett Cochran (pictured below, left, with cofounder Kelly Porter).

Has there been an upside to the challenges of the past year? KP: Change can be met with frustration and hesitation or it can be met with excitement and innovation. We put ourselves through a process of learning and looked at every section of our business.

What adjustments did you make? BC: We’re doubling-down on our textile line and releasing 15 patterns, including some of our best performing wallcovering designs, such as Kintsugi, Pétales and

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Form. We also pulled out of showrooms. We require a lot of one-on-one communication with designers. Removing the middle man has been rewarding and enlightening.

Is there an advantage to being in Kansas City in that you’re more insulated from trends?

KP: Insulation is exactly right.

To create something new, you have to exclude the outer world. There is a theme of companies doing what’s trending, what sells. We never go down that path; we never play it safe. Every time we put a big piece of Japanese paper flooded with pigments on the table, the designers are so excited.

Why is supporting women integral to your brand? KP: With a majority of female employees, there is a respectful and supportive energy exchanged throughout the day. We’ve learned from covering each other on maternity leave.

If life hadn’t thrown us curveballs, we wouldn’t have adapted and diversified in ways that have benefited us.

Love that! How does human touch shape your designs? BC: We mix color by hand.

Our artists have the freedom to express an aesthetic. We explore, ‘How wild can this mark be? How opaque can this flower be?’

It matters, for the world and humanity, that our products are made in this way.

If Porter Teleo drapery is framing the windows at a dinner party, what should the guests notice? KP: Our patterns are never repeated. There will be highs and lows and pockets of pigment. It offers the sense of something larger, like experiencing fine art with positive and negative space.

photos: courtesy porter teleo.

Exploration and introspection are at the heart of Porter Teleo—artist Kelly Porter and interior designer Bridgett Cochran’s Kansas City, Missouribased textile and wallcoverings brand beloved for its painterly palettes and poetic motifs. With a new business model, fresh pattern releases and a second line with Schumacher on the way, this duo is poised for a big year.

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IN HER LATEST TOME, CHARLOTTE MOSS REMINDS US THAT FLOWERS NEED NOT BE FORMAL. W R I T T E N BY S H A N N O N S H A R P E

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Charlotte Moss wants you to relax and stop worrying— at least when it comes to curating florals in the home.

As the celebrated tastemaker expresses in her new book, Charlotte Moss: Flowers, published by Rizzoli this April, when thinking about arrangements, it’s time to throw the rulebook out the window. “Flowers need not be formal,” says Moss. “It can be as easy as walking by the local grocer or going into your garden. Really it’s about the personal and what moves you.”

Moss is, of course, known for her sophisticated interiors, but she says,

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“there’s an informality to a lot of it— relaxed and comfortable, yet elegant at the same time.” And that’s exactly her approach to blooms, a passion which began as far back as she can remember.

“I was drawn to them because of my maternal grandmother,” she says. “The house always smelled divine, because flowers were just part of her life. So, of course, I followed suit.”

One part unconventional manual (there are no rules) and one part motivational musings of past icons (think Bunny Mellon and Pauline de Rothschild), Moss’s compilation emphasizes that composition should reflect personality and highlight the innate beauty of the blossom—no matter the type. For example, a few

“When it comes to arrangements, people freeze up and are completely stymied,” says interior designer Charlotte Moss.

“Really, it’s all about creating your own style. In life, it’s most important to surround ourselves with beautiful things.”

cabbage roses tucked into a small vase on a bookshelf look just as beautiful as a large centerpiece. “I go out and poke around the garden and just pick a few flowers that somebody might not even think of,” she says. “But it’s an arrangement to me.”

Above all, florals are meant to bring joy, and what sparks happiness varies from person to person. “Experiment,” Moss advises. “The greatest things come about as a result of being confident and a little fearless and saying, ‘It’s my house and I’m doing what I please.’ ”

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Artistic inclination: During my first cross-country trip in an Airstream that lasted for four years, I was looking for a small-space creative outlet. I came across modern quilters who were rooted in tradition on social media and was hooked. Name game: In John Steinbeck’s Travels with Charley, “Vacilando” meant someone who is going somewhere, but doesn’t exactly know how. Similar to my journey, not all those who wander are lost. Enduring legacy: Quilting is very much alive and well in America. It’s exciting to think my quilts might still exist in 50 years as an heirloom. vacilandoquilting.co

Woodbury, Vermont

Origins: I was raised in my father’s chair-making shop, so working with wood and using hand tools was always a part of my life. Go-to materials: Maple, ash, pine, cherry and oak— the vast majority comes from within 25 miles of our shop.

Made to last: What’s important to me is how properly using these manual methods can drastically improve the durability, flexibility, comfort and life of a chair. Life lesson: My father taught me where precision matters. There are a lot of tiny details in our chairs and it’s easy to get lost in trying to make everything perfect—but he trained me to trust my eye and recognize that the subtle differences and movement in our chairs make them feel alive. sawyermade.com

CHARLOTTE TERRELL Nashville, Tennessee

Southern charm: I was drawn to and influenced by the architecture, gardens and work of highly skilled artisans in my hometown of Columbus, Mississippi, where a wealth of preCivil War homes with murals and hand-painted finishes still exist. Process: Each bespoke mural wallcovering is custom made for a project and my client. All elements of the room are considered—the palette, windows, doors, furnishings and even the desired length of the “repeat” in the landscape scene. American craftsmanship: To me, it is an expression of our time and the individual artist who contributes to the enhancement, beauty and harmony of our surroundings in limitless variations. charlotteterrell.com

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TAKING UP SPACE Oehme Graphics has partnered with Michael Burnett of Space Gallery in Denver since 2014.

Together, they host exhibitions as well as solo shows for paintings by Space artists for whom Oehme has published prints. In late April, Space’s Annex (95 South Cherokee Street) will mount a retrospective exhibition in honor of Oehme’s 10th anniversary, which is this year and coincides with Space’s own 20th anniversary. An opening reception for the event will be held on Thursday, April 22. At the same time, there will be three concurrent solo shows featuring Sue Oehme, Patricia Aaron and Jeff Glode Wise at the 400 Santa Fe Drive location.

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Clockwise from top left: Euclidean Space #5 by Julia Fernandez-Pol is a 2018 piece measuring 50.5" by 38". Photography by Tim Murphy.

On and On #87 by Taiko Chandler is a 2020 oil monoprint measuring 39" by 27.5". For its design of the CU Anschutz Health and Wellness Center, Ann Benson Reidy + Associates selected Oehme Graphics pieces by Jason Rohlf. Sue Oehme and Patricia Aaron inspect a print on the press at Oehme Graphics. Portfolio of Six Floral Portraits by Joanna Webster is a collection of photopolymer etchings, each measuring 20" by 16". Photography by Teddy Benson of Oehme Graphics. PR-1319 by Jason Karolak is a 2013 copper plate aquatint measuring 37" by 33". Here, Sue Oehme poses in a private Colorado residence with art she helped bring to life. Photography by Nancy Jeffrey of Studio 211. Passage of Time is one of Sue Oehme’s works in progress. It is an installation of individual inked elements measuring 5' by 9'. Opposite: Artwork by Sue Oehme is beautifully incorporated into this California home’s bedroom, which was curated by Ann Benson Reidy + Associates. Photography by Ann Benson Reidy + Associates.

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By the numbers: There are upward of 17,500 species of butterflies in the world, with around 750 of those in the United States. Dressed for success: Thousands of scales and tiny hairs make up the insect’s wing.

Some camouflage with their surroundings, while others employ decorative eyespots to deceive lurking predators. Fun fact: Butterflies taste with their feet. Need for speed: Skipper butterflies can reach speeds up to 37 mph.

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Natural habitat: Coral can be found in tropical and subtropical oceans in shallow waters of less than 150 feet deep. Bragging rights: The Great Barrier Reef is the world’s largest living structure, extending more than 1,400 miles. History lesson: The Romans believed coral possessed protective properties, and through the Victorian Era, it was common to see a small child wearing a coral necklace for protection.

Superpower under the sea: Doctors are looking to coral reefs to develop treatments for cancer and Alzheimer’s disease.

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Metadata: Thirty percent of the Earth’s surface is covered in forest. Age is just a number: Research shows that trees evolved more than 300 million years ago. Fact-check: Dendrochronology is the study of data from the growth of tree rings. Gracious givers: Not only do trees provide us with oxygen, but they also clean our drinking water, remove pollution from the atmosphere, have a positive effect on mental health and aid in saving energy.

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SURFACE LEVEL The launch of Bernhardt Exteriors, the company’s first foray into the outdoor arena, includes the stylish, midcentury-inspired Encinitas Cocktail and End Tables. The flecked terrazzo pieces feature minimalistic silhouettes and a sturdy construction that stands up to the natural elements. bernhardt.com

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LAY LOW Bold and graphic, Marni Moon Walk is the fashion brand’s collection of whimsical furnishings, accessories and objects devoted to exploring the universe. Made by Colombian artisans, the colorful PVC-and-metal Chaise Lounge invites guests to sit back and dream on. marni.com

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At Lloyd Flanders, the tagline “Woven for Life” is more than an idea. The 100-plus-year-old creator of premier outdoor furnishings has built a legacy on giving homeowners and design pros the open-air pieces they seek, which today includes mixing and matching unique fabrics and finishes.

But it has also ensured that every product embodies the driving principles of quality and sustainability. “Everything we make is crafted to be heirloom quality, made to be handed down through generations,” says Jess Flanders, who runs the company alongside Dudley Flanders and Warren Juliano. “We also use natural materials, like cellulose fiber, and can repaint to update

“Today, everyone wants a custom look. Homeowners aren’t interested in what’s available at big-box stores.”

finishes, providing more years of use. Plus, all of our teak products are certified by the FSC and made from sustainable sources.” They are indeed woven for life—for the life of a design, the life of the user, and the life of the planet.

PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: LLOYD LOOM One of Lloyd Flanders’ standout offerings, the proprietary Lloyd Loom wicker is a natural fiber wicker fabric with long-lasting, high-performance Durium polyester coating for outdoor durability and flexibility. The continuous weave avoids burrs and cracking, and increases visual appeal by eliminating visible material ends. All that, and Lloyd Loom products are available in 20 custom finishes.

CARE + KEEPING •W here it starts: “The proper upkeep of outdoor spaces begins with the selection of high-quality products,” Jess says. “Strength of craftsmanship makes all the difference. We build to withstand full exposure to sun, rain and even snow.”

Top: The Catalina sofa and chairs in the Hickory finish perfectly complement teak tables in this Costa Mesa, California, space by Molly Wood Garden Design. Left: In this Charlotte, North Carolina, look by Lisa Mende Design, the Hamptons collection sofa and lounge chairs complement Weekend Retreat swivel gliders in the Pewter finish and teak accessory tables. Right: One might argue that the Terracotta finish and Essence lounge chair were made for each other.

•H ow to clean: Lloyd Flanders recommends the following routine to its clients: Vacuum or use a soft brush on woven material and cushions to remove organic particles and loosen surface soil, then rinse with a mild detergent and clean water.

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It’s easy to understand why outdoor living spaces have become an essential part of the home.

They not only extend usable square footage, but also invite one to create an open-air retreat.

What isn’t so easy is the actual process of building these environments—and that’s mostly due to the intense demand on furnishings. This is where Universal Furniture comes in. “With more than 100 products to choose from in a variety of different materials and special-order cushion options from brands like Sunbrella, we provide the consumer with countless ways to make their space highly practical while meeting design goals,” says Neil MacKenzie, the company’s director

“Homeowners want flexible gathering spaces, especially now.

Outdoor furniture for dining and conversation areas is taking priority.”

of marketing. Indeed, Universal’s array of choices helps homeowners and design pros alike to make the most of patios, decks and backyards.

MATERIALITY: AN A-TEAM ROSTER What goes into Universal’s immaculately crafted furnishings? Well … ll-weather recyclable wicker •A that is tested with full UV exposure for 7,500 hours owder-coated aluminum •P in Charcoal, Fog, Carbon and Chalk colorways, the scraps of which are recycled ast concrete reinforced •C with fiberglass • Grade-A FSC Certified Natural Teak • Seat cushions with antimicrobial foam to keep them from developing mold or mildew lipcovers and upholstered •S pieces wrapped in performance fabrics that are resistant to UV rays and fading, plus able to be cleaned with bleach wivels, swivel gliders •S and mechanisms that are salt-tested for 500 hours

Top: Coastal Living Outdoor’s Seneca dining table, Del Mar chair and Panama chair combine beautifully in this covered waterfront space. Left: The Chesapeake dining table and side chairs from Coastal Living Outdoor make this spot for family dinners or entertaining guests feel like a resort.

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TIMELESS LANDSCAPES NEVER GO OUT OF STYLE Dedicated to creating relevant landscapes that last, Lifescape Colorado never pursues trends just because they’re big in the moment. But what, then, does the process look like?

An innovator of landscape architecture and construction for more than four decades, the Lifescape team’s No. 1 goal has always been to build with the future in mind. However, that doesn’t mean that “trend” can’t play a role in the work. “We carefully blend the trends that have staying power with classical landscape architecture and design principles and techniques to create outdoor spaces that look as good as they feel,” the team explains.

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look forward to continued focus on outdoor gathering, which entails bars, kitchens and landscaping with less turf and more native plants and materials, which attracts wildlife and, therefore, invests in Colorado’s ecosystem.”

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O1 AMENITY-RICH OUTDOOR ROOMS The latest in home technology and materials for kitchens, fire pits, lighting, etc. are making it possible to envision a new generation of outdoor living— one with televisions, audio systems, LED lighting, heatgenerating fire pits and more.

Entertaining under the stars is elevated, too, by fully stocked outdoor bars, and family time is amplified by in-ground pools.

O2 STRAIGHT LINES IN PLACE OF CURVED ONES A landscape’s forms should mirror those of the home’s architecture, and increasingly, curved window frames and arches are a thing of the past.

Your clean-lined home craves horizontal landscape lines that lead the eye through the property.

Rock walls, hedges and other lowline barriers can help to do this.

O3 NATURAL WOOD AND STEEL ACCENTS These have been in demand and their reign continues.

Formed wood and steel details—trellises, planters, raised garden beds, benches, gates, arbors—add interest.

O4 SIMPLE LANDSCAPING THAT SERVES THE NATURAL WORLD Colorado hosts a variety of climates. Rivers and reservoirs flow down from the Rocky Mountains to create naturally dense environments for everything from evergreens to low-water perennials. Meaningful open-air designs cater to the homeowner and the needs of the planet, benefiting the entire community.

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On New York’s Lake Canandaigua, Lyndsay Caleo Karol, cofounder and creative director of The Brooklyn Home Company, designed a practical pool house to accommodate her family’s easy summer lifestyle. Working alongside Bayer Landscape Architecture, a pool with a waterfall edge was also built to take advantage of the picturesque setting.

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It’s all in the family for Lyndsay Caleo Karol, who began the successful design and development firm The Brooklyn Home Company—alongside brother Bill Caleo and artist husband Fitzhugh Karol—more than 14 years ago when they were tasked with fixing a dilapidated property with a few hundred dollars and some Home Depot tools. Fast forward to today, and many homes later, Caleo Karol knew her approach to updating her family’s idyllic retreat on New York’s Lake Canandaigua to include a new pool house would be much the same as in the beginning: honor natural materials, incorporate artisan details and look to the light. thebrooklynhomecompany.com This project was personal, right? Yes! I was lucky enough to grow up going to the Finger Lakes—one of the most beautiful areas of the country, in my opinion—but over the years, as our family grew, so did our need for space.

When we tore out an old tennis court to build a pool, I knew that an accompanying structure was needed to house towels, help with outside eating and act as a crash pad for kids.

Does the kitchen get a lot of action? In the warmer months, we gather for most meals here and eat outside at the massive table under the pergola. The kitchen is where a lot of prep work and cooking happens. It has a sink, refrigerator, freezer and a lot of storage zones for snacks.

I wanted the design to feel relaxed, simple and timeless with the white, bright paneling that continues throughout the pool house and natural bluestone flooring you see outside as well. It’s also important for us to add a handmade element and artist Natalie Page’s ceramic lighting hangs beautifully under the eaves.

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Tell us about the pool house. When we can all be together, there can be 20 of us and everyone seems to end up in the pool, so I knew this building would be getting a lot of use! From the beginning, we understood the footprint here was pretty tight to work with and, just like in the city, we always go up. As soon as the ceiling was raised, the entire area became so much more inviting and a place you really want to hang out. Optimizing natural light with large windows and doors was also paramount.

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As the world of alfresco entertaining expands, Caesarstone has taken note. For the first time, the maker of luxury quartz surfaces has released a new line designed specifically for the outdoors. The highly durable material can stand up to extreme weather and is combined with stain resistant and easy-to-clean properties, making the Solaris Collection ideal for backyard kitchen set ups and grilling areas. Think: patio dining tables, counters, bar tops and backsplash details. The surfaces are available in three colorways—Clearskies, Palm Shade and Midday, shown, which has a soft organic look with a concrete finish. caesarstoneus.com

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A secondary cooking surface allows for a wide repertoire of options—slow cooking, roasting, sauces—and keeps food warm after searing. Turn up the heat with the 25,000 BTU burners, which allow for precise heat control from 300 to 1,100 degrees Fahrenheit. dcsappliances.com

Cocktails by the pool just got a whole lot easier thanks to Dometic’s introduction of the MoBar, the ultimate mobile beverage center. Offered in three sizes, the 550 model at left has dual-zone refrigeration that can house 40 bottles of wine or 155 cans with a removable retention ice bucket on top for another 22 bottles. A storage drawer and cabinet as well as side shelving allow for plenty of room for mixers, snacks and glasses. Cheers to that! dometic.com

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Sherle Wagner International extends the luxury of indoor bathing to an outdoor environment with its elevated assortment of products like the handsome Grey Shower System. Inspired by refined English Country style, the designs are cast in solid brass with a 24-karat gold finish suitable for a range of climates and conditions. sherlewagner.com

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“We live outside all summer and my backyard is the joy of my life,” enthuses Artistic Tile founder and CEO Nancy Epstein of her otherworldly outdoor oasis in Tenafly, New Jersey. With a charming pergola wrapped in grapevines and limestone columns cloaked in jasmine, sitting in the serene surroundings feels much like being in Italy, a favorite travel

destination for Epstein. When the time came to update the area, a striking yet durable blue quartzite from Brazil was cut for the floors while a custom glass floral mosaic called Walden decorates the surface behind the sink. The layers of blue hues create a lovely effect that ties into the large swimming pool, just steps away. The sweet life, indeed. artistictile.com

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In Nancy Epstein’s romantic backyard haven in Tenafly, New Jersey—a mere 5 miles from New York City—Azul Bochira quartzite adorns the floor, while Azul Bahia granite tops the bar counters and Walden tile adds a splash on the wall.

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Over the past year, exterior living spaces have proved as essential as interior ones, offering gathering grounds, peaceful refuge and a semblance of escape. Celebrating this spirit, Luxe shares tales of garden delights across the country, beginning with landscape designer Margie Grace’s own Montecito, California Shangri-La. Here, under the canopy of an 80-year-old oak tree, Grace crafted a “room” for coffee and contemplation by placing an antique faux bois dining set under the majestic sweep of its branches. “At 5 o’clock in the afternoon, the light comes up from under those leaves and acts like a spotlight on the table,” she says. “I think to myself, ‘It’s like the wood fairies live here.’ ”

WR I T T E N AN D PR ODU CE D BY GR ACE BEULEY HUNT At her Montecito, California property, landscape designer Margie Grace looked to Japanese principles in arranging public living spaces close to the house and quieter moments—like this perch for morning coffee—on the garden’s outermost “concentric circles.” Adds Grace, “It becomes a different kind of party the further you roam.” gracedesignassociates.com

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MOVEABLE FEAST CHRISTOPHER SPITZMILLER WAXES POETIC ON A PRIZED OUTDOOR STAPLE. Fifteen years ago, when I purchased my home, there was no garden to speak of. But after a decade of improvements, I find that so much of our time is spent outside. One of my workhorses is a cider pressing table that first came into my life—like many things with style and practicality—through my mother. It quickly took on a new life as a portable garden table.

We’re serial hosts at Clove Brook Farm, and in fair weather, we entertain outside whenever possible. For special occasions, we’ll move the table to whichever garden room is in its prime.

We’ve used it for a Fourth of July lunch in the front yard beneath the shade of a maple tree, in

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the Dovecote Garden programmed as a bar for a summer cocktail party and for an evening dinner in our Sunken Garden when the Casa Blanca lilies are blooming. For that occasion, we styled the table to conjure a garden fantasy right out of John Singer Sargent’s painting, Carnation, Lily, Lily, Rose.

The roving cider press table appears in a number of different incarnations throughout my new book, A Year At Clove Brook Farm, which I hope will inspire people to get outside and seize the abundance offered by each season.

There are no rules to outdoor living: I use my best dishes, glassware and silver. (No paper

plates or napkins here!) If you don’t have a vintage table, use what option you do have dressed in an interesting cloth. Most importantly, don’t be afraid to bring precious items outside. Using beautiful things in the garden makes an already enchanting setting all the more magical. christopherspitzmiller.com

TAKING ROOT “It’s like that saying about the shoemaker who can’t make his own shoes,” says Keith Williams of creating his West Palm Beach garden. For the landscape designer, such musings might surprise, but the more paint chips in your fan deck, the harder it is to pick a color. “I sketched so many versions that finally I said, ‘Let’s just order X amount of this and this,’ and when it arrived, I pieced it all together,” he demurs.

What came of this approach is a series of small, graceful compositions set against an expanse of white pea gravel. In its organic simplicity, it nods to gardens of southern France, while stars like glossy fiddle-leaf fig and monstera— meticulously arranged to balance light, scale and texture—keep the feel firmly Floridian.

While in its nascency, the garden hints at lushness to come. Plumes of rosemary and sage dance in the gravel, creating a sensory experience should you brush against them, espalier jasmine pops against the home’s stucco façade and newly planted palms reach skyward.

Meanwhile, native pollinators—porterweed, Buddleia, Simpson’s stopper—lure butterflies, a favorite of the daughter Williams and his wife, Nicole, adopted last spring. As the couple awaited her birth, they began to notice butterflies everywhere, and when Colette came home, butterflies followed. “I’m a huge fan of green-on-green and normally, I don’t like color,” says Williams. “But I knew these flowers would be rewarding. Every day, she makes these crazy noises because there are butterflies all around us and she loves them.” nieverawilliams.com

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Memorable oasis: Monet’s flower garden in Giverny. Durable textiles: Rose Tarlow for Perennials (above). Rugs for outdoor living: Ben Soleimani. Dream sculpture: Richard Serra. How to make a play structure elegant: With a custom design in natural colors that blend with nature—instead of bright swings, choose colors that are soft and seamlessly blend in. Best hardscape material: Concrete or a gorgeous stone (one that doesn’t get too hot in summer). Go-to flower: Jasmine, for its sweet, romantic scent—instant joy.

Chic bug repeller: Large terra-cotta pots of lavender.

Dream lighting: Lum ‘Art (right). Newness to love: Aerin’s East Hampton Collection for Williams-Sonoma Home. The key to simple but beautiful outside decor: Parterre around loose, flowering plants.

Tabletop ingredients: Bamboo flatware, rattan accessories and colorful printed cotton table linens, like those from Amanda Lindroth (left), which I coordinate with in-season flowers.

Go-to garden book: David Hicks: My Kind of Garden. Integrate a swimming pool: With grass up to the pool’s edge. Finishing touches: Pots filled with boxwood or white impatiens, foot lanterns for candles in the evening and garden stools to rest your drink.

Shade solution: Hornbeam pleached like umbrellas, as on the patio of the French hotel, La Bastide de Gordes. carolinegidiere.com

Trends du jour: Large fire pits for small gatherings and simply chic rectangular swimming pools.

Patio favorite: I love rosemary in flower beds.

It also looks great (and smells wonderful) in terra-cotta pots atop a dining table. Top plant for foliage: Bougainvillea for the unreal fuchsia color. Every outdoor room needs: A rug, a blooming plant and fun pillows.

Favorite plant for foliage: Olive trees.

Best decking material: A recycled composite, which doesn’t mold. Brand you’re loving now: Belgian brand Tribù (left). How to enjoy a garden year-round: With heaters—and lighting in the trees as well as around stumps and pathways. Add warm drinks and a fire! romanekdesignstudio.com

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Go-to furniture brand: David Sutherland—so chic and understated. The Franck Series is clean-lined and still classic. Hero decking material: Peacock Pavers, a concrete product that we use indoors and run outside around the pool for seamless cohesiveness. Bonus: The maintenance is easy and forgiving. Landscape architect you’d love to collaborate with: French landscape designer Jean Mus, who we did an amazing property with in Tel Aviv, Israel. kevinspearman.com

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PARTY in the FRONT Enchanting and unexpected with an air of European chic, entry courtyards are having a moment. Here, designer Robin Rains, architect Douglas Enoch and landscape architect Anne Daigh discuss designing this Nashville jewel.

Why a courtyard? DE: It’s an urban setting, so we wanted to make use of the lot. I grew up in the south, where there are many “surprise courtyards”—I love that idea of a surprise behind a gate. AD: Privacy was also very important; the clients wanted to sit outside in the mornings and have their coffee in seclusion.

RR: Doug built this beautiful brick wall with an arched doorway and we commissioned a custom copper lantern to hang high above.

It really beckons you in.

Tell us about the design. AD: We planted two crepe myrtles, which create a pergola and make you feel like you’re in an outdoor room. Then we added structured landscape with dwarf

boxwood and billowing hydrangeas. The simplicity of the space—the way it wraps around you—is what makes it so charming. DE: Each of the four façades is symmetrical, so wherever you sit is a relaxing experience. RR: We carried the French limestone paving inside for seamless transition and chose Janus et Cie’s Amalfi iron canopy chairs, floating them in the courtyard as “sculpture furniture.”

What makes the room? DE: The pear espaliers, because they soften and echo the architectural symmetry. AD: Those pear trees create another level of rustic provenance. Plus, they actually produce beautiful green pears! RR: To me, the espaliers are another sculpture. Imagine going out into your courtyard to fetch breakfast?

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OUTDOOR LIVING The role of home is always evolving. It changes as one’s needs change, accommodating new family members and emptier nests; unique hobbies and work-from-home setups alike. But one concept has become more relevant across the board, year after year: Outdoor living is a staple of the modern-day abode. No residence is complete without space to spread out, play in the open air, dine alfresco and clink drinks poolside. Regardless of climate, innovative solutions are making this vision of time spent in the midst of nature possible, and homeowners throughout the country are embracing it. On the following pages, the experts of all things outdoor weigh in on the trends and techniques dominating the conversation.

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OU T D O O R L IVIN G | COLOR ADO “It’s about a connection to the landscape; to the beautiful vistas Colorado has to offer.”

THE PRO VALUE When it comes to something as technical as door and window installation, the eyes and insights of an expert are inarguably essential.

If you ask ABWD’s clients, the return on investment comes down to benefits like ease of use and the comparatively low profile of thresholds, which makes for a smooth transition from interior to exterior. But behind the scenes, the team’s understanding of performance capabilities, size restrictions, code compliance issues, structural deflection criteria and other important factors is key to successful integration of product. Not to mention, yearly maintenance by trained technicians eliminates costly repairs and replacements long-term.

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In the quest to perfect indoor-outdoor living spaces, there is perhaps no greater partner than a trusted window and door company with decades of experience.

Enter, Alan-Bradley Windows & Doors, Inc in Eagle, Colorado. Led by Brad and Maria Wright, ABWD employs a highly trained team of window and door professionals.

ABWD’s installation team ensures quality and years of trouble-free use. But this comes after working with clients extensively to tailor the right product to suit their needs.

“Opening wall systems can be complex, so our showroom helps clients understand the product diversity and the options that exist,” Brad explains. “We always try to balance design, aesthetics, performance and cost in order to deliver exceptional value.” With a multitude of opening wall system manufacturers to offer, the ABWD team is ready to be your trusted partner.

Top & Above: This Vail home has an outdoor patio with a bar that opens up via a LaCantina folding window.

Architecture by Berglund Architects. Build by Shaeffer Hyde Construction. Left & Bottom: Enclosed on one side by Brombal steel windows from Italy, this space can welcome fresh air in whenever desired. Architecture by Berglund Architects. Build by RA Nelson.

This Aspen home was designed by S2 Architects and built by Schlumberger Scherer Construction.

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OU T D O O R L IVIN G | COLOR ADO “All of our products are specifically curated to be the very best in both reliable functionality and top-end design features.”

DENVER SHADE’S FOUR AREAS OF FOCUS •S hading structures: Automated shading systems with columns, beams, louvers, roofs and shades are all integrated into a single unit.

Many include lights, speakers, rain and sun sensors, heaters, and even mist cooling systems. hading systems for •S existing structures: We transform existing structures like pergolas and open steel beam designs into fully functional outdoor living spaces. Motorized shading systems can help with direct sunlight, heat, rain and temperature.

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When it comes to unique selling points, The Denver Shade Company has many. Namely, it is Colorado’s only outdoor living, sun control-based showroom and carries only top-of-the-line designer shading products, mostly from Europe. “Due to high energy costs, Europe has a particular

creen shades: •S Retractable, automated screens drop down on the sides of a patio space to shield it from too much direct sun. Exterior screen shades are also extremely effective for controlling solar heat gain before the heat enters the window or door. etractable awnings: •R Folding shade systems that allow for quick and easy remote-controlled shade.

focus on sun protection and innovates at a faster rate than we do domestically,” principal Jared Layton says. “Better engineering means better control over the elements and better-looking products.” With Colorado’s beautiful weather comes a very high sun index rating. It’s a challenge The Denver Shade Company easily manages with a wide range of automated shading systems.

“The sun’s movement demands shading that is also in motion: tilting louvered roofs, retractable shade covers or even a vertical screen to shade the low western sun,” Layton says. The company’s newly expanded, state-of-the-art showroom invites clients to experience it all in person.

Top, Left & Right: From shading structures to screen shades and retractable awnings, The Denver Shade Company provides the perfect solution for every outdoor challenge. Here, automated systems with columns, beams and louvers offer function with the utmost style, while a retractable awning beats the heat without obstructing the view.

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“The outdoor living space should be a partnership between the architecture and the surrounding landscape.”

The ideal outdoor environment reveals a thoughtful balance of hardscape and softscape, with the natural environment taking precedence. Designscapes Colorado successfully achieves equilibrium time and time again by remaining loyal to its central goal: to invite nature into the interior space and become part of the design process.

The landscape design company’s founder and president Phil Steinhauer says the manmade structures should be respectful to the natural elements of the land. Key too is the relationship to the inhabitant. “Outdoor living spaces should always reflect who the homeowners are and how they live,” he says. Lastly, but certainly not least in importance, Steinhauer notes that open-air environments should achieve all this while maintaining the integrity of the home’s architecture—another study in balance.

RESPONSIBLE STEWARDSHIP Designscapes Colorado has long been a proponent of the sustainability movement. To Steinhauer, it’s just “good business,” not to mention a significant contributor to the vitality of the environment and the community. “Water conservation and lessening our carbon footprint are practices that the landscape industry and our company sincerely embrace,” he says.

Top, left: Night lighting is an important element of this picture. The flagstone path winds through beautiful perennial gardens that lead to the home’s outdoor living space. Top, right: The custom stainless-steel outdoor barbecue is perfect for cooking during a weekday or weekend celebration. Above: Colorful annual pots brighten and liven up any outdoor living space.

All photography by Derek Johnson Visuals

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Anthropologist Loren Eiseley said that “if there is magic on this planet, it is contained in

“Our ability to see a space as a blank canvas, tap into its max potential and deliver the final result is what makes working with us so special.”

water.” Whether water provokes thought or quiets the mind, there is an undeniable sense of wonder and awe that it instills in all of us. Outdoor enthusiast and landscape designer Matt Hiner has made a successful career out of bringing his passion for all things aquatic to homes in and around Colorado Springs. Through years of trial and error (not to mention trial and success), Hiner has mastered the ability to create natural-looking waterfalls—“almost as if Mother Nature made them herself and one was able to build their home around the most idyllic stream,” he shares. “Over the years, we have been perfecting the “patio edge” on our water elements. This creates an exceptional viewing area to interact with a pond and/or waterfalls and adds an architectural component that seamlessly blends the hardscape with the natural landscape,” he explains.

CREATIVITY, COHESION + CRAFTSMANSHIP • How do you achieve seamless indooroutdoor living? I start from inside the client’s home. I want to stand at the kitchen sink or look out from the office chair.

These views give me insight into blurring those lines from indoors to outdoors.

• How do your designs improve the homeowner experience beyond aesthetics?

Our ability to design and build water into outdoor living spaces allows homeowners to add the sights and sounds of falling

water, making them feel as though they are lost in the mountains, miles away from the everyday stresses of life.

•W hat’s next? Our newest addition is the Recreation Pond, designed and built with swimming and interaction in mind.

Heating a pool can be costly; and pools are unusable most of the year in Colorado.

A “Rec” Pond is an alternative for something more natural that is safe and chemical free.

Top, left: A close-up of the natural stream backdrop to complement this mountain-style home. Top, right: A natural stone fireplace with a porcelain patio, complete with a double-falls pondless stream and a backdrop of Pikes Peak. Above: A close-up of manmade, naturallooking waterfalls.

All photography by Chris Major

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THINK BEYOND THE BASICS In the experience of Mullen and team, those who make the most of their outdoor living spaces started by ensuring that they are …

• Year-round: Mullen advises considering covers, insulated glass, heaters and other ideas at the beginning of any outdoor project to ensure it is usable every month.

• Bespoke: “What works for your neighbor might not be the best solution for you,” Mullen says. “A surprising number of factors go into even the smallest decisions. For example, the choice between a 1-inch and 2-inch paver can dictate the type of soil compaction necessary.”

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To hear Louis Mullen talk about indoor-outdoor living spaces is to realize that, perhaps, they are the great equalizer. In speaking to their unique aspects, the president of Zephyr Outdoor Living says, “Couples can disagree on wall color, textures, layouts, furniture, window coverings, etc., but very few disagree on nature.”

Indeed. As experts who possess a vast knowledge of the elements and how they impact open-air living areas (for better or worse), the Zephyr team helps homeowners welcome the wild world into their lifestyles. “We use an understanding of architecture, plant and soil identification and proper irrigation, and we always have a landscape designer/architect and licensed contractor involved ,” Mullen says. “A deck with a patio cover, a stunning outdoor kitchen, a stone/block retaining wall, unique plantings, an elaborate irrigation system or all of the above—we can achieve it.”

Top: An Italian outdoor tile overlaid on an existing concrete slab gives way to a handmade granite fountain in this Bonnie Brae backyard. Left: Fiberon’s Symmetry deck with a covered heated roof makes for a multifunctional Cherry Creek space. Right: Tucked behind a Highlands Ranch home, this custom pergola is complemented by a Trex Select deck. Above: An arched pergola and fireplace anchor this outdoor kitchen. Bottom: Made entirely custom, this boulder water feature includes Mesa bluestone.

A custom Fiberon ipe deck is the base for an outdoor space that features ample seating, as well as a Bull and Big Green Egg grill.

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Clean, quiet and comfortable, rammed-earth construction is a move worth considering when building or adding accents to your current home. But did you also know how versatile it can be? Brett Fitzgerald and Hutch Monteson are the owners of EarthBuilt, a design-build firm specializing in rammedearth construction. According to them, rammed earth has a variety of uses.

The duo shares some of their favorites: • Freestanding accent walls and veneer walls for indoors or out, the latter of which beautifully complements any landscape or patio design • Solid bases for seating areas • Platforms for outdoor kitchens No matter the type of project or uniqueness of a request, the EarthBuilt team starts by considering the site. “The land is our palette and inspiration,” Fitzgerald says. “We stand back and glean what the geography and surroundings have to say, as those are the preliminary blocks of the living spaces we will help to take shape.” Monteson adds, “We create comfortable, flowing and stylish environments imbued with the feeling of the natural world.”

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A family achieves an entirely new perspective on the same extraordinary vista.

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Architecture: Matt Stais, Stais Architecture & Interiors Interior Design: Andrea Schumacher, Andrea Schumacher Interiors Home Builder: Dan Fuller, Haley Custom Homes Landscape Architecture: Nick Pisani and Elizabeth Pisani, Viewpoint Design Group

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my Millisor wanted a new perspective on life, and she found it in the Littletonarea neighborhood where she’s lived for many years.

Amy and her two children loved what she calls their “super modern” home, but after her husband, Rob, died unexpectedly, it wasn’t the same. “After he passed away, I wanted a change,” she says. Amy turned to designer Andrea Schumacher—a friend, neighbor and the person who’d decorated their modern home—to help her envision an entirely new place for her and her teenage son and daughter. Luckily, she’d been able to purchase a nearby property that had the same stunning views of the lake and mountain horizon she’d long enjoyed.

The designer and architect Matt Stais collaborated on a design that spoke to Amy’s personality, with references to her roots in Cape Cod. “She’s fun, playful, young and she has a lot of spark,” Schumacher says, “She also wanted the home to reflect Cape Cod, so we incorporated all of those things.” The hydrangea-lined driveway leads to a shingled home whose exterior is illuminated by gas lanterns—all of it a nod to Amy’s New England upbringing. Inside, she gave Schumacher carte blanche to design a new environment for her and her kids.

The designer set the tone with a chic take on a ski-lodge fireplace, inspired by the couple’s 25 years in Breckenridge, where Rob and Stais developed a series of resorts. Here, a floating chimney is lined with a cobalt-blue wood veneer wallcovering that sets the home’s palette. “It’s the first thing you see when you come through the front door,” Schumacher says. But getting it there took some serious engineering. “The hanging fireplace was a big deal,” Stais says. General contractor Dan Fuller says his team had to add additional structure overhead so the ceiling could support its tremendous weight, in addition to steel and concrete bracing all around so it wouldn’t sway.

Schumacher showed the fireplace wallpaper sample to her cabinetmaker, who responded with cabinetry for the bar and kitchen in the same color. She then added feminine touches to the kitchen, like bumping out the blue drawers to resemble a bedroom dresser and incorporating

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a jewelry-like brass detail on the custom range hood, the barstools and cabinet hardware. The same combination is present in the powder room, where she commissioned a chinoiserie wallpaper on a gold background over a deep blue antique console retrofitted to be a vanity.

For the most part, however, the designer kept the interiors neutral to keep the views center stage. But that didn’t mean Schumacher had to abandon her artistic license, especially in Amy’s bedroom: “She wanted it to be soft in color, but at the same time, we gave her snakeskin wallpaper, and we rocked out her bathroom and made it girly. It is just for her, so it reflects her personality.” Schumacher also created a living space that could easily evolve over the years.

Big white comfy sofas offer a crisp backdrop for new accent pillows, rugs or throws. “It has a chameleon-type of essence. You can play with pattern and colors and not have it be overly designed,” she says.

Equally important was the outdoor living space, whose prominent views are in front of the house.

“It was really about how everything related to the outdoor patio,” says Stais, who situated it on axis with Mount Evans in the distance. He then wrapped the house around the patio with bedroom wings for Amy and the kids extending off the central living area. Glass pocket doors disappear into the walls to make the great room and dining area one with the patio, which is just as large as the interior space.

Landscape designers Nick and Elizabeth Pisani surrounded the patio with low stone walls, ornamental grasses, rose shrubs and dwarf evergreens. “We had to come up with some creative ways to give her privacy in the front but not block her views,” Nick Pisani says. Colorado River boulders throughout the landscape help to soften the home’s linear geometry.

Though nearly everything is located on the main level, there are two guest rooms and a TV room downstairs. Stais jokes that he was personally invested in designing “really great” guest rooms because his family hopes to be frequent visitors, having become so close with the couple over the years. “This is a lot more than a new house for Amy,” he adds, taking a more serious tone. “It’s a way of moving on, and I took that very seriously.”

In the entry of this home near Littleton, Ngala Trading Co.’s leather Urchin chandelier strikes a dramatic note, while drapery crafted with Romo’s Breathe Velvet in Wild Flower was adapted from the owner’s previous home. The antique chest is from Denver’s Décor Asian, and the rug is from Shaver-Ramsey Fine & Custom Rugs.

Nash sofas by Vanguard Furniture flank a striking hanging fireplace covered in Coffered Wood wallpaper

by Phillip Jeffries. The stools are by Worlds Away, the hammered-brass coffee table is by Global Views, and the smaller table is through CAI Designs. The rug is by Surya.

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Above: Delicate brass-framed Emerson stools by Wisteria pull up to the kitchen island. A Triple Arm Chandelier

by Visual Comfort & Co. hangs above. The Osgood pendant over the sink is by Arteriors. Abacus Cabinetry crafted the cabinetry, which is topped with One Quartz Surfaces countertops by Daltile.

Opposite: The bar area in the living room is framed by 19th-century carved-teak columns found on 1stdibs.

The custom-designed bar is by Abacus Cabinetry, and the glass shelving lined with antique mirrors was purchased through Denver Glass Interiors. The brass Emtek drawer pulls are from Lee Valley.

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Designer Andrea Schumacher commissioned a painting from local artist Sunny Morrell that features colorful butterflies, which echo a sculptural installation of hundreds of tiny metallic butterflies off the entry and in owner Amy Millisor’s bedroom. The Astral buffet with bronze and mirrored accents is by John-Richard.

Above, left: In the entry, the blue tones in Regatta 2 by Dutch artist Nelly van Nieuwenhuijzen are meant to evoke the owner’s coastal Cape Cod roots. Schumacher layered it with a piece by her grandmother, Elizabeth Burger Monath. The sculptures and crystal plant container are from CAI Designs.

Above, right: Along with other antique touches on the main level, Schumacher designed Chippendalestyle railings for the stair to ground the contemporary architecture with traditional elements. Instead of finding art for the huge landing wall, she chose bookcases to hold the family’s more cherished volumes.

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Above: Jewel-like touches fill the owner’s feminine bathroom, such as the cabinet hardware by Hamilton Sinkler and the colorful backsplash tile from Floor & Decor. The Ella stool is by V_Lab and the Camille sconces are by Suzanne Kasler for Visual Comfort & Co. Opposite: Boa wallpaper by Thibaut wraps the homeowner’s bedroom in a tonal but edgy snakeskin pattern. The owner brought the bed from her previous house, while the mirrors were purchased at Texture Imports and the nightstands are from CAI Designs.

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Above: Custom linen draperies in Fabricut’s Sync frame the French doors in the owner’s bedroom. The Regent sconces are by Visual Comfort & Co., and the rug was purchased at Shaver-Ramsey Fine & Custom Rugs.

Opposite: Schumacher converted a blue Dongbei sideboard found on 1stdibs into a vanity for the powder room. The custom, hand-painted chinoiserie wallpaper is through NSR Handcrafts, while the ceiling is covered in a deep blue-green grass cloth by Stroheim. The mirror is by Uttermost, and the Dauphine sconces are by Studio VC for Circa Lighting.

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This Bachelor Gulch log home is reimagined as a light-filled, contemporary ski house.

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hile searching for a weekend mountain dream home, a Colorado couple agreed there was one thing they didn’t want: a log house. After viewing many properties, they found a ski-in, ski-out dwelling in Bachelor Gulch that’s blessed with inspiring views. But while the landscape was compelling, the house was, ironically, a classic log structure. In the end, mountain vistas trumped timbers, and they purchased the property. “When they walked into this particular home, they were able to see past the orange logs and heavy interiors to the stunning views,” notes designer Katy Allen. “They knew what they didn’t want— and that was a log house that looked and felt dated. But they trusted I could reinvent it.”

The views, which encompass Beaver Creek and its ski areas, were the inspiration for the home’s complete redesign. “We wanted to connect the interiors to the exteriors and let the scenery take center stage,” says the wife. She asked Allen to work with residential designer Rick Hermes who—with the help of architect Don Eggers and builder Jeff Townsend—worked to open the house up and give it a more modern aesthetic.

“The clients wanted to make something that felt fresh and more relevant in today’s world,” says Hermes, who revised the floor plan and removed some walls, which made way for a more open concept in the public spaces. “It also allowed us to get rid of a good bit of the heavy log architecture.

We thinned out the logs and kept only the structural ones.” To modernize the timbers that remained, Allen had them gel-stained black, a technique that allows a bit of the wood grain to show through.

The new, smooth walls were painted a light gray.

“Those two things instantly transformed the space, and we also used some industrial steel here and there, like on the fireplace mantel, to create some contrast and echo the black logs,” she says.

Because the owners have a big family—with children and grandchildren they anticipate will spend a lot of time together in the house in the future—the design team worked to establish a true heart of the home, where everyone could

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congregate. “It was formerly this rambling structure with many different rooms and separate zones and with no real flow or central meeting space,” says Allen. “The ski-in, ski-out zone used to be right in the living room, which made little sense, so we decided to relocate it downstairs to a walk-out basement. That move won us lots of extra space for a proper great room with a doublesided fireplace and plenty of room for everyone to relax near the new, open kitchen. The clients’ biggest wish was to design a house to easily accommodate a crowd, and that is what it became.”

“We envisioned this as a place where our grandchildren would learn to ski, a place that would be our forever mountain home,” says the wife. “But to make it that, we had to have enough open spaces where the family could congregate.”

Opening up the public spaces meant that each area now shares the same abundant natural light.

And new, more modern windows better feature the views. “That one relatively small change made a dramatic difference,” says Hermes. “It truly lets the outside in.”

With the new bones of the house in place, and the views commanding center stage, Allen wanted to create a livable, modern vibe inside—where furnishings would add flavor and visual interest without creating a distraction. “This wasn’t a client asking, ‘How do we get more statement pieces in every room?’, ” says Allen. “They wanted high-quality furniture that is beautiful, functional and stands up to lots of use, without necessarily demanding to be the center of attention. They allowed the house to dictate the kind of furniture and textiles we invited in.”

To that end, the designer kept most of the furnishings neutral and judiciously added splashes of color where they matter most—like the poppyhued sofa in the sitting room, or a pair of blue chaises composing an adult lounge or notes of burgundy on a bed.

With the new interior and fresh attitude, the “wrong” house became right—and not just for the present. “My hope is that if you look at this home 10 years from now, you wouldn’t be able to peg it to a certain year,” says Allen. “It’s been completely reinvented, but hopefully in a way that feels timeless.”

In the home’s entry, a wood slab door with glass details by Genesis Hospitality Corporation foreshadows the interiors, which marry modern windows with natural wood elements. Designer Katy Allen chose a contemporary rug from The Scarab and a leather bench by RH to define the space. A custom chandelier by Heirloom Lighting hangs in the stairwell beyond.

To allow for plenty of seating during family ski weekends, Allen created two gathering areas on either side of the central fireplace in the living room. Here, armchairs by Burton James feature a geometric-patterned Clarence House fabric, while the Cisco Brothers sofa and Lee Industries armchairs have neutral fabrics. A pair of white table lamps by Visual Comfort & Co. flank the sofa.

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Above: The homeowners’ favorite spot for coffee—or a cocktail—is this lounge area, where a pair of blue chaise lounges by Cisco Brothers provides the perfect front-row seats to the view. A leather drum table by Lee Industries sits between them.

Opposite: Allen used Sherwin-Williams’ Agreeable Gray for the interiors, a soft neutral that amplifies the natural light. In the breakfast nook, the custom-designed table is surrounded with gray upholstered chairs by Hickory Chair. The light fixture by The Urban Electric Co. does not obstruct the view.

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Above: Texture was the focus of the powder room, where a heavy slab of timber coated in matte marine lacquer became a stunning vanity against a wall of split-face Alaska gray ledger stone. Allen paired a vessel sink by Stone Forest with a Kohler faucet. Streamlined pendants by Hammerton flank a simple round RH mirror.

Left: The main bedroom is layered and cozy. A painting from Wendover Art Group sets the color palette of grays, neutrals and burnt orange. The upholstered bed is by Bernhardt and the draperies are made with Kravet fabric, while a Vanguard Furniture nightstand and carpet from Ruggs Benedict Carpet One Floor & Home have ebony tones. Allen designed the bench at the foot of the bed.

Sublime Splendor Adapting modernist cues, a painter celebrates the otherworldly beauty of Colorado and the Southwest.

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Artist Sushe Felix puts a modern twist on subjects such as landscapes and animals (right). She works in a studio in the lower level of her Denver home (below). Many of her pieces begin as black-andwhite sketches that are later recreated on wood panels and given brilliant hues (opposite).

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oloradoans are accustomed to the beautiful terrain they call home. Yet wandering among the golden Aspen forests in autumn or through the Garden of the Gods’ red rock formations, even longtime residents can still be awed. Colorado native and artist Sushe Felix captures this wonder in her paintings, which evoke the sharp geometric style of 20th-century modernism. The historic art movement’s emphasis on streamlined shapes feels suited to her exploration of the region’s dramatic vistas. “It’s all those red rocks and big mountains,” observes Felix. “This area really is special.”

Before developing her current approach, Felix painted pure abstraction. But she soon gravitated toward the work of modernist painters who flocked to the Southwest region in the 1930s and ’40s. Captivated by the area’s mountain ranges and deserts, these artists grounded their simplified forms within the environment. “They showed me how to move forward,” notes Felix, whose work is shown in William Havu Gallery and Raitman Art Galleries.

Felix invents her own panoramas, assembling the most iconic forms across Colorado and the Southwest. “It’s a combination of abstract theory and the beauty of nature,” she explains.

Her process is methodical. She refines her composition first in sketches, searching for “either a lot of movement or a sense of stillness.”

Using a grid system, she copies each segment onto wooden panels. She then demarcates her outlines with black acrylic over white gesso.

This graphic underpainting “really helps the layers of color pop,” explains Felix. The colors are borrowed from nature, ranging “anywhere from intensely dark blue-greens, to the brightest yellow,” explains Felix. This includes the deep vermillion of Colorado’s red rocks, which the artist loves to echo in fall foliage.

Parts of her landscapes would be familiar to the modernist artists who inspired her, but her scenes also include the new. She embraces skyscrapers, roadways and construction cranes as part of her visual vocabulary. These contemporary additions speak to the recent urban transformation Felix has witnessed. “It’s shocking sometimes to go to downtown Denver.

Buildings are still springing up everywhere,” she relates. Yet, the juxtaposition against cityscapes only underscores nature’s enduring grandeur.

“It’s fun to put the beautiful mountains behind them and say yes, the city is getting built up. But nature, she is still there.”

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RIGHT AT HOME

Sunlight, bold colors and a dynamic art collection shape the renovation of a Boulder residence.

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Architecture: Rachel Lee, Mosaic Architects + Interiors Interior Design: Claire Peterson, Mosaic Architects + Interiors

The front façade of this Boulder home was originally designed by architect Phillip Tabb. Completed in 1990, the design is rooted in Southwest style and employs concepts of sacred geometry. The red ceramic sculpture is from Indochine Home + Garden.

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remodel is always an adventure, but for one Boulder couple, it was several adventures over many decades. “We just couldn’t help ourselves,” recalls the wife, noting that they staged many projects, including home renovations for their children. “Many couples have difficulty working together on this kind of thing, but we thrived as a team. We were always doing something.” For this house, the couple worked with architect Phillip Tabb in the late 1980s, and they doubled the square footage nearly a decade later.

“But we did several smaller projects in between, too,” the wife explains. The latest renovation, however, had a very particular inspiration. “We had a teal toilet,” she recalls, laughing, “and it had simply reached its time to go.” Plus, they were eager to work with their longtime contractor, Albert Petersen, before he retired. But one idea became two, then three, and then, with the help of architect Rachel Lee and designer Claire Peterson, a comprehensive rethinking of the primary spaces that now make up what the wife calls “my sanctuary.”

“The home had good bones and a good spirit.

Our plan was to elevate a dated interior with light, warmth and a better flow,” explains Lee. A redefined entryway opens to the living room on one side and a gallery leads to the family room on the other. That family room is reimagined with new windows and a fireplace, and the nearby kitchen and dining area are now open to each other. The team also refreshed the powder room (goodbye, teal toilet) and the main bedroom suite. “Light was a major design component as it saturates each space,” continues Lee, noting the addition of large glass doors that lead to the courtyards. “The landscape seeps into this house. All along, Claire and I would come back to how to maintain the spirit of the house and garden since there was a beautiful connection.” It was also important, adds the wife, whose husband passed away during the renovation, “to finish the project in a way that’s a tribute to the vision we began with together.”

For the interiors, Peterson and the wife, a student of feng shui, mixed existing midcentury pieces with new finds for a softly contemporary feel. “It was so fun to think of ideas with Claire;

she’s my design soulmate,” notes the wife. “And it was healing to work with her to find furnishings that made the rooms unique to me.” In the living room, they updated a pair of Wassily chairs with tan leather and added “a soft rug for luster and fireplace pillows for warmth,” says the designer.

“Here and throughout, we kept the palette clean.”

An important design aspect of this remodel was rehanging the wife’s art that she had collected over the years with the help of her friend, art broker Marilyn Mallet. And the new, streamlined background lets works by Diana Stetson, Marty Horowitz, Lynn Heitler and Peter Opheim shine.

Art makes a strong statement in the family room, where a Dennis Pearson zebra-like sculpture known as Zeke stands near a wall hanging by Michele Quan that was commissioned for the home. “Claire and I were at Cedar & Hyde Mercantile in Boulder and we saw a mini version of Michele Quan’s piece, and we both thought, ‘Oh my gosh, this would be perfect over the fireplace in the family room!’ ” the wife recounts. A work by Marc Chagall completes the art collection in the room.

Perhaps the new kitchen and dining area received the most significant transformation during this project. “A major objective was to create a dining space that felt grounded,” explains Peterson.

“Everything was designed with durability in mind— her grandchildren are a big part of her life here—so while we kept this area white, the surfaces are cleanable, including the leather chairs.” A work by Johnnie Ross that once hung over his own dining table in New Mexico now energizes the space, which accesses both the entertaining courtyard and a more family-focused outdoor dining area.

The outdoor living areas are as important as the interior spaces. “This is a generous lot in an old neighborhood, and no corner of the garden has been untouched by the client,” adds Lee, noting elements such as the many sculptural pieces and a Zen garden. “I guess I have a feel for what belongs where in the landscape,” says the wife, who has worked with several firms, including Altgelt & Associates and Changing Landscapes, over the years. “But I’m not going to do another thing, except for very small projects,” she states. “It feels quite complete to me now.” And in words that make Lee and Peterson smile, she adds, “I love my house. It’s truly me.”

Above: The owner’s George Nelson Platform bench and a mixed-media work by Pat O’Hara, Welcome, greet guests in the newly redesigned entryway. The new door from Sun Mountain Custom Doors features hardware from C.R. Laurence Co., Inc. Opposite: In the living room, a Kreiss sofa upholstered in Perennials fabric is paired with the owner’s existing coffee table, Knoll Wassily chairs and a Warren Platner table. The rug is by RH. By the fireplace is a raku vessel by Kellogg Johnson. The large painting on the right is by Peter Opheim, and the pair on the left is by Diana Stetson.

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The family room’s furnishings include a sofa and chairs by B&B Italia, Moroso nesting tables and Patricia Urquiola ottomans.

The navy rug is from Studio Como, and the yellow rug is

by Maharam. Through the new glass doors is a glimpse of the pink-walled family courtyard.

Aspen Leaf Kitchens Limited created the new kitchen area with Caesarstone countertops and a glass backsplash by Bendheim.

The Axor faucet and Top Knobs hardware are from The KB Studio. The dining table and Saarinen chairs, upholstered with Volo leather, are from Design Within Reach. The chandelier is by Lindsey Adelman.

“ A M A J O R O B J E C T I V E WA S TO C R E AT E A D I N I N G A R E A T H AT F E LT G R O U N D E D .”

–CLAIRE PETERSON

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The main bedroom features a custom bed with linens from The Brass Bed and by Coyuchi, along with Tamar Mogendorff pillows. The reading light is

by RH. Peterson created a sitting area with the owner’s existing trunk and McGuire chairs, placing them on a sage-colored rug from Woven in Los Angeles.

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