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KERB APPEAL Best known as one of the most

Kerbs

treats

clients

to

once-in-a-lifetime

sought-after residential real

experiences like after-hours, curator-guided tours

estate brokers in the country,

of the heralded Dior, Rembrandt, and Monet exhibits

Douglas D. Kerbs is not only

at the Denver Art Museum; cocktail gatherings at his home, an exquisitely restored, 11,000-square-

a top producer with over a decade

foot mansion built in 1911 in Governor’s Park;

in the luxury market, but also

and transportation to showings in Kerbs’ London

a master of the client experience.

taxi cab, which bears personalized plates reading LIVCAB. “The taxi gets more attention than my Bentley,” he says with a laugh. “And coming to my

By Joanne Davidson

home for drinks and food prepared by chef Troy Guard helps build a certain comfort level and trust.” At a summer soiree, Kerbs’ guests sipped Laurent Perrier Champagne around the pool while

Anyone selling a house understands the importance of curb appeal.

synchronized swimmers performed. A recent

Douglas D. Kerbs, one of the country’s top 250 real estate brokers, offers

holiday fete offered s’mores cooked outdoors in

his clients #kerbappeal.

frigid temps on an imported-for- the-occasion grill.

The attention-getting hashtag is one of two he uses to promote his

#LIVCAB, another of his hashtags, appears on

personalized approach to real estate transactions both locally and

the labels for the Napa Valley cabernet sauvignon

worldwide as a broker with LIV Sotheby’s International Realty.

that he gifts, amongst other items from Hermes of

“Real estate is a very personal business,” he says. So whether he’s representing the seller of a $1 million townhouse in Denver or finding a

Paris. The hashtag advises those drinking the wine to… Drink it. Enjoy it. Post it.

$24.9 million villa in St. Barts for a buyer, “I give every client my ‘Bespoke

Such efforts pay off handsomely. Referrals

Real Estate Portfolio Services,’ that is, a high level of service customized

and repeat customers account for a large part of

to their needs.”

his $50-million-plus in annual sales, with buyers

& Co., a gesture that led to his being recruited to become director of the company’s Cherry Creek store and develop Tiffany’s new Midwest market.

During his seven years at Tiffany, Kerbs increased business significantly by partnering with 30 nonprofit organizations per year, hosting in-store kickoffs and patron parties, and donating Tiffany merchandise to numerous charity auctions.

Before long, he became personally involved in charities; he’s now on the corporate development board for the Denver Art Museum and gives time and treasure to groups ranging from the Children’s Diabetes Foundation to the Alzheimer’s Association.

As much as he enjoyed his time at Tiffany, in 2005 Kerbs decided to dive into the luxury real estate biz, with many of his jewelry clients asking him to handle their real estate deals.

“A Realtor with whom I had worked on the sale East Flanders Castle, Belgium

of one of my personal properties kept telling me I should be in this business,” he recalls, “so one day I took a huge leap of faith and left a good job with a nice salary to plunge head first into a field with

and sellers saying they appreciate the honesty he

plenty of potential but no guaranteed income.”

brings to the table. “When I’m approached by a

The rest, as they say, is history.

potential client, the first thing we do is sit down

Inquire and begin the conversation with Douglas

for a dual interview to get to know each other and

D. Kerbs at 303.898.7818.

see if we’re going to be a good fit.”

Kerbs’ knowledge of the real estate market allows him to help sellers price their homes right for appropriately timed, near full-price sales, which

“I give every client my ‘Bespoke Real Estate Portfolio Services,’

typically come in on an average of 98.6 percent of

that is, a high level of service customized to their needs.”

the list price. This extensive industry knowledge,

~Douglas D. Kerbs

combined with his unmatched marketing prowess, is his key to success.

Building relationships comes easy to the personable Fort Collins native, who grew up on a family farm, earned a finance degree from DU, and acquired his real estate license while in college, working as an assistant to some of Denver’s topproducing agents.

His first job out of college was at a venture capital firm, where he developed a multiple listing service for businesses for sale. He was then named senior brand manager, covering the North American market, for Subaru of America, Inc. in New Jersey, where he often worked from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.

He would reward dealers with gifts from Tiffany

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Scouting Report Get outside with tabletop lanterns to brighten your outdoor dining table, a host of new gardening books to offer inspiration, and patio cooking options that go beyond the grill.

We also check in with a local designer and get the lowdown on his favorite things.

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Decorating Notebook Black marble makes a statement indoors and out, one of the oldest homes in Westminster gets a spacious new bath, and a landscape undergoes a dramatic transformation.

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Ask the Experts We uncover everything you need to know about buying, restoring, and renovating one of Denver’s classic midcentury modern homes. We also look at how best to use pattern on your walls.

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Design Crush A local furniture artisan takes his cue from the music world in a new collection. Outfitting your patio with new seating and more just got a whole lot easier. And a new shop in Cherry Creek is bringing eclectic style to formal dining.

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from the EDITOR HAPPY HOMES

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am a firm believer that your home should be a place of respite and happiness, whether it’s full of family and/or furry friends or a place of blissful solitude.

However, the idea of home has been altered somewhat this spring as our homes have also become our offices and our children’s schools. Being forced to spend a lot of time in the house is not always easy, but when external influences seem overwhelming, I’m choosing to focus on the domestic details that have always made me happy.

Sometimes it’s a fortuitous find (my Knoll Barcelona coffee table, bought for a steal at a moving sale), a delightful artwork (my Kirkland dot painting—a very long story), or a planned project (my dad’s Danish modern chair, begging for new upholstery). I urge you to take a little time to find and focus on something that makes you smile.

We have, likewise, done our best to fill these pages with products and projects that are both fun and fabulous. They may inspire you to plan a project of your own or to shop for something new to brighten your space. We go inside three impressive homes that have recently been renovated. They each use colors, shapes, and textures in creative and unusual ways to define the home’s various spaces and match the personalities of their occupants.

Midcentury modern design is a passion of mine (see paragraph two above), and I loved sitting down with one of the city’s experts whose passion is to preserve and celebrate this exciting period in design that somehow finds a way to be both minimalist (in space and efficiency) and maximalist (in color, pattern, and exuberance) at the same time.

We also go shopping and discover a variety of great ways to upgrade your backyard dining experience, from seating and dining sets, to high-end melamine serveware, atmospheric lighting, magnificent materials, and cooking essentials. I hope you find some things in this issue that bring a smile to your face.

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NIFTY NEUTRALS HIGH-PERFORMANCE DESIGN IN A BUSY HOUSEHOLD

MIDCENTURY MARVELS

VIEW OF THE WORLD

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ALL THE MARBLE DARKER HUES AND PLAYFUL TEXTURES TAKE THIS MATERIAL FROM TRADITIONAL TO TERRIFIC

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A light-filled condo in LoDo. Photography by Chayce Lanphear

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Life/Art

SPRING IS HERE, and we desperately need to get outdoors. In these pages, we look at glowing lanterns to illuminate your patio as well as fun items to dress up all your outdoor spaces. We look forward to lining our bookshelves with tomes offering inspiration and direction for our gardens. And we check in with one of our favorite designers about what’s new and now in the industry.

©AGENCE OBSERVATOIRE

Anyone who viewed—or obsessed over—the recent Monet exhibition at the Denver Art Museum was likely enchanted by the artist’s view of this garden in Giverny, Upper Normandy, France. It is among the breathtaking outdoor spaces highlighted in The Gardener’s Garden from Phaidon Press.

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NIGHT LIGHT

Lingering on the patio after dinner is one of the sublime pleasures of summer, and a stylish tabletop lantern keeps the darkness pleasantly at bay.

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1. Malawi small lantern, $99, Arhaus, arhaus.com; 2. Aliso small lantern, $39, Arhaus, arhaus.com; 3. Wyatt lantern in Dry Bark, $149, Arhaus, arhaus.com; 4. Brass framed lantern, $99, West Elm, westelm.com; 5. Simple teak lantern, $59, West Elm, westelm.com; 6. Colosseo lantern, $49, West Elm, westelm.com; 7. Bunny Williams small outdoor candle lantern, $99, ballarddesigns.com; 8. Bahati small lantern, $49, Arhaus, arhaus.com; 9. Ora large black wire lantern, $80, Crate & Barrel, crateandbarrel.com.

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REDEFINING YOUR OUTDOOR LIVING SPACE

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GARDEN TOMES

A great garden is made of equal parts perspiration and inspiration. Here, we offer pages and pages of how-tos as well as beautiful examples from which to draw from all around the world.

INDOOR GREEN: LIVING WITH PLANTS

An awe-inspiring garden doesn’t have to be outdoors. Transform your condo or apartment with informative guidelines from houseplant curator Bree Claffey, including how to arrange your greenery and what types of plants will thrive. $30, Thames & Hudson.

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THE GARDENER’S GARDEN

This bestselling resource offers inspiration as it celebrates the world’s most beautiful gardens. Garden designer Madison Cox and historian Toby Musgrave take readers on a journey spanning more than 700 years and over 250 gardens. $50, Phaidon.

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This collection of essays, edited by Carl Dellatore, from 100 renowned expert landscape architects and garden designers addresses a variety of general gardening questions, spanning styles and genres. As a group, these essays offer a comprehensive education for any gardener, from practical matters, such as seedlings and pathways, to aesthetic concerns, such as overall design philosophy. $60, Rizzoli.

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THE LAND GARDENERS: CUT FLOWERS

All aspects of creating a top-notch cutflower garden are covered here from maintaining healthy soil to creating breathtaking floral arrangements. Authors and gardeners Bridget Elworthy and Henrietta Courtauld share tips for composting, their favorite tools, and what to plant when in order to always have vases full of blooms. $60, Thames & Hudson.

COTTAGE GARDENS

Author Claire Masset shares the lavish, informal qualities that embodies the cottage garden. The style is based in the Victorian-era ideals of the perfect country life, and it’s still relevant and desirable today. She also shares practical recommendations applicable to your own space, including important plants and techniques. $20, Rizzoli.

PERFECT LAWNS, PERFECT POTS, PERFECT PRUNING

Author Simon Akeroyd brings his expertise as head gardener for the National Trust to a selection of foundational tasks. Learn how to help your flowers flourish and your potted produce plentiful. Mine his advice on pruning back your shrubs, climbing vines, and fruit trees with tool tips from handheld shears to powerful chainsaws. And get year-round instruction for designing, maintaining, watering, and feeding your grass. $10 each, Rizzoli.

GROW FRUIT & VEGETABLES IN POTS

Create a tasteful—and tasty—container garden with this book by acclaimed British gardener Aaron Bertelsen. You’ll find pages of practical info, advice on cultivation and care, and delicious recipes to showcase your harvest. $40, Phaidon.

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COOKING OUT

The chef of the house toiling over the backyard grill, tongs in hand, is a time-honored summer tradition. However, these products will take your conception of al fresco cooking and turn it, well, inside out.

SOCIAL GRILLING

Modern design meets the barbeque in these sleek tables that combine the gathering and cooking space in one spot. The basic model (seen here) is made of powdercoated steel and exotic tigerwood, and the higher end Maximus features classic teak and colored LEDs to change the mood on a whim. Angara BBQ Table, six or eight seats, $5,950–$7,950; Angara Maximus BBQ Table, six or eight seats, $12,950–$14,950.

PIZZA PARTY

Outdoor pizza ovens from HearthStone Outdoor come in three sizes to accommodate the number of pepperoni lovers you are feeding. In addition, they all come in countertop (seen here) or freestanding models. Price on request.

SMOOTH SAILING

A flattop grill from Evo is an infinitely useful addition to any outdoor kitchen. Cook chopped veggies and delicate fish without worrying about food falling into the fire. Two sizes, from $4,175–$4,475.

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5 THINGS I LOVE

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We asked Interior Designer DAVID ROTE what he’s loving for spring.

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was thinking about spring-summer with a yearning for a return to my garden when I found these items,” says Rote, the design manager for Bassett Home Furnishings. An award-winning designer, Rote has sat on the board of the Colorado chapter of the American Society of Interior Designers and is part of the team that decorates the Governor’s Mansion each Christmas. “In general, I tend toward tartans and tweeds for my own house,” he adds, “but I’m always a huge fan of hydrangeas, blue & white porcelain, and Agraria’s Bitter Orange scent for the home.”

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Brunschwig & Fils new Summer Palace Collection “Classic chinoiserie patterns in fresh colors and a bold scale just in time for spring.”

2 Marye-Kelley Decoupage tissue box covers “I hate uncovered tissue boxes, and with hundreds of motifs, these handmade accessories are fun to collect and gift.”

3 The Seville lantern from Chelsea House in white “A large, open, Gothic Revival lantern.

I love 18th-century English Gothic Revival garden follies; this feels like a casual classic for garden lovers.”

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York Check in Lake District from Scot Meacham Wood Home “A perfectly scaled and colored blue check fabric.”

5 Blue Brushstroke lamps “These take the classic blue and white porcelain lamp in a fun new direction.”

Plus...the Ava chair “The Regency chair just got even prettier and updated in white.”

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Peep-hole

An unusual view of a landscaping project undertaken by the talented designers at Spatial Relations.

ERIK A. SCHUBERT

WHETHER YOU ARE BUILDING from the ground up or updating an older property, there’s nothing that satisfies in quite the same way as completing a project. In the following pages, we look at a spec house of monumental proportions, a historic home that now features a spacious and luxurious bath, and a landscaping project that encompassed the entire yard.

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STONE COLD

This monolithic home takes shape with the help of some stunning stone.

PHOTOGRAPHY BY WARREN A. JORDAN

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rchitect Don Goerig describes his guiding principle in terms of home design as “simplicity”—although, looking at this home in Hilltop, we suspect that his definition of the word and ours may differ somewhat. He says, “Aesthetically, it’s what matters to me and seems to appeal to many homeowners.”

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This tenet is evident in the varied elevations and spaces in this 7,500-square-foot modernist masterpiece, all framed with elements of limestone and marble. “The smooth-faced stone seemed to be a great fit for this modern home,” Goerig says. “I like the contrast in textures from the materials of stucco, metal, and stone.”

Goerig says that he had always envisioned a stone wall, but the Nero marble was “an excellent find. When we found this black stone with the white striations, it was a game changer for me. I think it looks stunning, and it’s a bold statement.”

To realize his vision, Goerig, along with developer George

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Saad of Forte Distinctive Homes, turned to a frequent collaborator, Materials Marketing.

Branch Manager Molly Reinhardt says the company’s quarry and manufacturing facilities in Texas and Mexico are unique in the industry: “That a U.S.-based company has manufacturing capabilities that bring it all the

Black and White

Nero marble is used in both the dining room and grand indoor/ outdoor living space in this Hilltop home.

way to the market at low cost is a nice thing for builders and designers and architects. They can dream up what they want, and it doesn’t cost a million dollars to get it there.”

The lighter charcoal limestone that clads the front of the house contrasts nicely with the dark metal, offering an inkling that

this is no ordinary dwelling.

However, wander around to the back, and it’s the two-story wall anchoring the great room and extending out to the patio that truly makes this home a star.

You see this same marble on the polished pillars in the dining room. “It’s usually used in more traditional environments,”

Reinhardt says, “And so we love it because it turned out so great, and it’s very progressive.”

The finished wall displays impressive dimension and texture through a very simple application of depth differential and lighting for a fresh and innovative use of a traditional material. ✚

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AN EXPANSIVE BATH

For this historic home, a designer turned a bedroom into a spacious respite.

PHOTOGRAPHY BY LIBBIE MARTIN

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he owners of one of the oldest homes in Westminster were committed to honoring the history encapsulated within its walls, but they needed an update to make it work for them today. The remodel—by Tennille Wood, CEO and principal designer of Beautiful Habitat Interior Design & Decoration—encompassed the whole house as well as an addition, but a particular focus was the second floor bath.

This home was built in the 1890s, a time when bathrooms were hardly a place associated with luxury and space. The clients needed a master

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ing bath for this luxurious space.

The bathroom was small, comprising a single vanity, toilet, and a tub/shower combination that served all four bedrooms on the second floor, and it was quite dated—the home had last been remodeled in the 1960s. Another important consideration for the homeowners was to keep the existing window size, location, and moldings. Although the windows were updated, Wood and her team kept the original sills and moldings intact.

The footprint of the old bathroom is now just the shower and

Color Matched

The vanity cabinets in this roomy bath are painted in Beach Glass from Benjamin Moore. For the mirror frames, Sherwin-Williams created a custom red matched to the flowers in the valance.

suite, and they wanted a large bathroom and a soaking tub to take advantage of the gorgeous mountain views. The master was planned for the attic, and it includes a bathroom as well, but a key aspect of this plan was that moving the main bedroom up one floor gave Wood the freedom to reconfigure the second floor, taking an entire bedroom and the exist-

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water closet of the newly expanded room. The previous bedroom space now features a long double vanity, large soaking tub, and an armoire for storage.

The home was built in the prairie style commonly seen in the 1890s.

“Our design honored that history with an updated traditional design style,” says Wood. “I incorporated traditional elements, like shaker cabinets, but in an updated and fun way with color.”

The client also asked for interesting and unique design elements, which can be seen in the large-scale

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floral wallpaper, which was the inspiration for the overall color scheme. “I knew that the client really likes the sea glass, blue-green color, and when I found this wallpaper, I knew it was perfect for the bathroom,” says Wood. “We repeated the pattern on the fabric for the window valances. We had the custom cabinets painted to pull out the colors of the wallpaper and fabric. And we chose the accent tiles in the shower to repeat the color in a sea glass mosaic. We also pulled out the little hint of red in the flowers by custom-matching the mirrors to that tone of red.”

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style, and the slipper design is so comfortable for soaking. It’s perfect for taking advantage of the mountain views.” The makeup vanity was designed around the window placement and its original wood moldings. The bathroom was large enough that they added the armoire for storage in place of a built in linen cabinet. “The faucets and light fixtures were all chosen for the traditional design and a slight farmhouse feel,” she says. “I kept the floor and shower tile simple and bright so as not to compete with the wallpaper or vanity.”

When asked about the highlight of the project, Wood says, “I love that wallpaper! I love that it is the element that ties the whole room together and the backdrop it creates for the elegant slipper bathtub.

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GREAT OUTDOORS The spaces surrounding this Victorian manse underwent a striking transformation.

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he owner of this 1940s home craved an update, looking for something lofty and downtown to be encased in its Victorian veneer.

Hunter Margolf and Stephen Lappen of Spatial Relations stepped in to freshen up the home. After infusing the interior design with a clean, contemporary vibe, the client felt the outside—front and back

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yards, fencing, gates, an outdated carport, and more—needed a new look as well. Happy with the interior work, the client was confident to see what Spatial Relations envisioned for the garden.

Margolf describes the landscaping before he and his team addressed it as “more structure than nature.” He cites the old adage “when the only tool you have is a hammer, you tend to look at

all problems as nails.” In other words, he says, “It was more like an ‘aftermath’ than a finessed outdoor space.”

So Margolf set about bringing order to the chaos. “Landscaping loves a line,” he says. “When you can place an edge, a path, or an implied path, the eye has a ‘story’ to follow.” In addition, several key elements must be considered when undertaking any landscape

project in the Denver Metro Area: water, light, sound—and birds.

He says they started by honoring the vernacular and style of the house, and then they blended this with the client’s hopes and dreams. Of course these two approaches were not always in alignment, and therein lies the challenge. They needed to create a contemporary garden, which was the client’s desire, with an

aesthetic that honored the home’s historic past. Margolf says, “It’s often our collaboration with the client that fuels our design vision, inspiration, and momentum to drive the process.”

When it comes to specific elements, Margolf started with the big picture. “In my feng shui– trained mind, I felt as though the house was sliding toward the street,” he says. “A small stucco

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Spatial Relations created a charming space that was ideal for relaxation and enjoying the outdoors without interference from the busy nearby neighborhood.

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A number of added design details, such as the small retaining wall and well-defined pathways, helped reverse the impression that this house was sliding toward the street.

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retaining wall paralleling the sidewalk leveled that sense of the precarious and allowed for a perceived overall visual grandeur, fortitude, and foundation.”

The client didn’t really spend time in the garden, so the desire was to feel a sense of connection to nature without going to the mountains.

Another important consideration was location. The home sits adjacent to a busy neighborhood, and security was a concern. They addressed the issues of this gentrifying neighborhood by replacing the classic Victorian wooden fence with six-foot stucco and stone walls that were equipped with wrought iron fretwork gates and deadbolts.

“The walls helped to amplify the perception of additional fortitude and were softened by draping with the traditional Victorian climbing roses and other flowering vines,” says Margolf.

He adds that gardeners in the Victorian era favored very formal gardens and flowerbeds, including wild and exotic plants. Flowers were grown along walkways or in large, round beds. If space and money allowed, they were planted in geometric shapes or intricate mosaics. So for this installation, grouping and planting in repetition gave a sense of contemporary and calm.

The homeowner’s privacy and the proximity of the neighbors was handled by adding a line of gracious English columnar red spire oaks on the property line, thereby concealing the hot tub and fire pit from unwanted admirers year-round.

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In addition, pruning the ancient cottonwood in the front yard exposed stunning views of the Denver skyline visible from the courtyards and the home. The aforementioned key elements are very present in the finished project, in particular water, in both conservation and creating ambient sound for an urban setting and noise reduction, and with lighting elements that complement the garden at night.✚

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Stucco walls added security, but the look was softened with delicate wrought-iron fretwork.

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Owners of a mountain modern Boulder home wanted to redo their master bedroom in color with a contemporary look. Once the Design Studio Interior Solutions staff fell in love with this wall covering at Carter Inc. in the Denver Design District, it was mission accomplished. The mural, created by artist Carlos Ramirez for the Minnesota studio Area Environments (areaenvironments.com), was scaled to fit the oddly shaped wall, and the team looked to its colors for inspiration for custom bedding. Of course, spring flowers arrive late in places such as Minnesota and Colorado—thus, the name of Ramirez’s work: “Summer Hike.”

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IF YOU’RE DRAWN TO clerestory windows and butterfly rooflines, you might be enamored of midcentury modern architecture. There are several gems in the Denver metro area, and they do occasionally come up for sale. But what do you need to know if you want to make one of these masterpieces you own? On another note, does looking at this image make you want to add pattern to your walls, but you are afraid to get it wrong? We ask the experts for help.

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HOW TO PATTERN

A recent project by DESIGN STUDIO INTERIOR SOLUTIONS made masterful use of prints in intriguing layers. We had to know how they did it.

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here’s no way around it; wallcoverings can be a tricky business. Will the colors work with your furnishings? Bold or sedate? Repeating pattern or mural? How can you mix, match, and manage the patterns in your home? We talked with Victoria Maxwell of Design Studio Interior Solutions about pattern and wallpaper in general and how it works in one of her company’s recently completed projects.

Is wallpaper trending? Maxwell says everything old is new again, citing the eminently recognizable Scalamandré Zebras (see p. 46), which was designed in 1945 for a notable Upper East Side restaurant in New York. “That particular pattern—I’m suddenly seeing it everywhere,” she says. “I think wallpaper kind of got a bad rap for while, and everybody said it was something their grandmother used or they saw some really bad patterns or bad colors.

But you’re seeing so many great new wallpaper designs and the classic patterns coming back. I just think it’s a great way to add style quickly in a bold way.”

If you’re new to using wallpaper in your home, it’s good to start small—behind a bar or in a butler’s pantry or, the most common choice, the powder room. “What a fun place to do something crazy or colorful because it’s a small space,” Maxwell says. “It’s kind of a design surprise in a room that almost everyone who visits your home will see. Here is an opportunity to do something bold but that also allows you to pull the colors that are in the rest of the house together in one little space.” In fact Maxwell is employing this technique in her own home. “We’ve been using a lot of grays and beiges and whites, but navy blue also,” she says. “And we wanted to pull that navy blue across to the powder bath. I’m looking at a paper that’s blue and cream and a little pop of orange because that’s my accent color.”

So what’s best for your home? It all comes down to the overall impression that you are hoping to get. In the project pictured here, which was led by Executive Director of Design Candace Donnell, Maxwell says the homeowner

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(Right) The master bath employs wallpaper of two hues—one intense and one subtle. (Far right) A patterned chair in no way precludes the use of an animal print on the walls.

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(Left) The Scalamandré Zebras are a stalwart design from the 1940s.

(Right) Black and white from the adjoining bedrooms meet on the walls of this Jack-and-Jill bath.

wanted glamor to be the guiding principle. “And so, for us,” says Maxwell, “it seemed like the right choices were to look at some animal prints, which are so playful and associated with old-time glamor.”

Still, there were decisions to be made—or were there? For the enormous master bath, the client was deciding between a very nearly tone-on-tone print, “which was very elegant, very feminine,” says Maxwell, and a “straight-up, wild, brown-and-cream zebra.”

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with the tone-on-tone for the main part of the master bath, and then, in the water closet, she went with the brown and cream.

The door to the water closet is closed most of the time, but when you open it, you see the two papers side by side, and you get that design surprise.”

The team also pulled colors from adjacent rooms in a Jackand-Jill bathroom. The design of the two guestrooms relied heavily on cream and black, so to give instant style, the connecting bath features a black and white print called “Ophelia” from Thibaut.

Of course, it’s important to consider existing prints—in upholstery, for example—when choosing wallcoverings, but that doesn’t necessarily preclude a patterned wall as in a sitting room corner featuring a printed chair. “In a moment of inspired madness, Candace said, ‘Wait a second; what if, instead of a tasteful, elegant grasscloth, we went with this elegant but madcap leopard?’” Maxwell adds, “Rather than feeling chaotic, it just feels like fun. It feels like a place you want to sit and have a glass of wine or a cup of coffee. It feels 46

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Key to making a bold choice work is often experimentation.

“It’s also finding a similarity of tone,” says Maxwell, “a commonality of the color palette allowed us to mix those prints fearlessly.

Finding that through line allows it to be a bold style choice instead of an epic fail.” ✚

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HOW TO BUY A MIDCENTURY MODERN HOME ADRIAN KINNEY, a polymath of midcentury design, is well versed in the ins and outs of buying, selling, renovating, and restoring Denver’s modern masterpieces.

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drian Kinney is something of a numbers guy.

Perhaps that’s what drew him into the real estate business in the first place. However, he also knew that wasn’t his endgame when it came to a career plan.

He’s been a property manager, an assessor, and a tax specialist. Through it all, he kept his real estate license, but it wasn’t until he purchased his own Cliff May home in Harvey Park that the inklings of a specialty came to mind.

WHAT’S ALL THIS ABOUT? “We’d always had an eye for this kind of modern design,” he says. “A lot of glass and open living. Luckily, my partner and I have the same design taste. We finally found that when these wood elements got added into the steel and glass, it felt warmer. It felt more inviting, more Colorado.” Still, a 65-year-old house is going to need some work, so they set about renovating with an eye toward honoring the era (the project won a Mayor’s Design Award in 2016).

Harvey Park is one of Denver’s midcentury modern (MCM) enclaves, and as such, neighbors began to recognize Kinney’s love of and expertise in this type of design. Requests for help in selling their own Cliff May homes began rolling in, and because of his passion for the style, Kinney developed a knack for marketing these residences to buyers who appreciated them—and who were willing to pay a premium for authenticity and awesome style.

After a second successful renovation and subsequent flip, Kinney realized he was building a design portfolio to match his real estate proficiency. “It’s this passion that I have,” he says. “I’ve scoured so many old magazines and figured out, like, what was the design like back then?

What did everyone do? How can I recreate it today?

What’s authentic? What maybe didn’t work back then?

Carpet in the bathrooms—probably not the best idea.”

In the midst of this, the Harvey Park home was sold, and they bought a larger place in Lynwood, an MCM area adjoining the similarly styled Krisana Park. Kinney’s intention was again to restore it to its midcentury glory, but this home had been extensively remodeled. He had to ask, “How do I preserve something that’s nonexistent? The only thing that’s worth preserving is the bones of the house, the windows and the layout.” hgcomag.com | spring 2020

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A Not-so-Bygone Era

Both Kinney's current Lynwood home and his former residence in Harvey Park (inset) feature the hallmarks of MCM design, such as wood paneling and lots of glass.

It was with this project that Kinney solidified his true design style, which he defines as “a re-creation purist. How do I recreate a 1950s house with materials that are available today or even sourcing original materials? And where the heck do I find these original materials?” They

was a semi-tract home. So I learned what really makes these cool modernist houses cool. And I was able to put that into this house.”

Now, three primary residences and four fix-and-flips later, he’s settling into his status as a renaissance man: real estate, design, ed-

gutted and rebuilt the house. “But I rebuilt it as a 1950s time capsule with today’s nuances.” There are new appliances and old-school wood paneling. They added more windows and doors, staying true to what modernism was all about. “At the end of the day,” he says, “it still

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ucation, historical preservation—“I mean, I live and breathe it,” he says, “I’m not in this for the trend.

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OK, I WANT ONE. NOW WHAT? With the help of an on-staff historian, Kinney has cataloged roughly 7,000 MCM homes in the Denver area, which is impressive considering the city’s relative cowtown status in the 1950s and ’60s. So how do you know if you’ve found one of these treasures?

“The true midcentury houses have lots of floor-to-ceiling windows,” Kinney says. “They have many connection points to the outside and typically have a courtyard. Often, they have clerestory windows that let the light in but keep the privacy. They’ll have a lot of wood elements.” Those classic pink, blue, or yellow bathroom tiles are an obvious clue.

But, he says, it’s the low-profile roofline that’s the biggest giveaway. “Again, it’s that nod to modernism, which is all about connection to the land,” he says.

Look also for floor-to-ceiling windows and post-and-beam construction—that type of build was used very commonly for modernist houses because it allowed little to no true load-bearing walls, and you could have more full glass walls in the property.”

Then there’s the classic ranch.

“There’s a finite supply of the true midcentury moderns,” Kinney says. “But there are some really good ranches, and they have a good spine on them. If you decide to open them up to make them a little more like today’s open living, you can do that. But then they might have a sweet wood paneling wall, it might have an original bathroom, you have little telephone nooks—you get those original characteristics that, again, differentiate from the tract home of today.”

He adds that it’s an interesting time in that many of these homes have never been resold, and the original owners, now in their 70s

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Smaller Spaces

These homes are not large, and they force a minimalist approach. Color, however, is always front and center.

or 80s, are deciding it’s time. “The next 10 or 15 years will be a really optimal time. We’re seeing a lot of houses that are 50, 60 years old that have stayed with the family.

Now they’re ready to release them, but they’re perfectly preserved.”

MAYBE AN OLD HOUSE ISN’T FOR ME… “There’s always the issue of materials with age,” Kinney says.

“There’s a good chance there’s asbestos, a good chance there’s galvanized pipe, a good chance there’s been DIY structural renovations.”

Key is knowing the construction style of your house. “Midcenturies are either going to be the classic frame stick built, or they’re going to be post and beam. Post and beam is a lot more forgiving on the structural side—as long as you don’t touch the post and beam, obviously.”

There are also the typical things one looks for in any home: structural issues, foundation issues, roof issues. There could be DIY

surprises that could compound the costs, but he says, “There’s also the possibility that someone could have hidden something super nice behind the wall just for you to find.”

Another note, check the pedigree. “Obviously, if it’s a claimed, known architect, make sure they have the docs to prove it.

Don’t just buy it because it’s advertised as such. We know some lookalikes. Check with an expert. Check with me. We’ve found some houses that were not notable when they were first advertised, and we’ve found some actual notable history about them.”

Size is a factor as well. Although the general market has shifted in favor of midcenturies, they are smaller homes. “When they were built, the average home was hovering at 1,000 to maybe 1,800 square feet. And that was big. With the original Cliff May

homes, the average house was a 1,000-square-foot shotgun with three bedrooms and one bath,” Kinney says. “But I think we’ve really come back to this single story, easy living, smaller footprint.

Especially if you’ve got a courtyard and a backyard and a side yard and doors everywhere, it doesn’t feel like 1,200 square feet. I’ve had clients who are leaving a 3,000- to 4000-square-foot house, and on the first showing, they say, ‘This is not going to happen.’ These homes force you to be a minimalist. It’s just paring down. It’s living 51

simpler. And I think people are starting to really enjoy that again.

I show them a 1,200-square-foot midcentury that’s got all the glass windows and outdoor living space, and they say, ‘This isn’t 1,200, this is like 3,000 because I’ve got all these outdoor spaces.’ It’s fun to see their eyes open.”

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at moving walls. “From there,” he says, “It’s really figuring out what your design aesthetic’s going to be. Again, I’m super opinionated: There’s only two paths—full purist or 99% purist.”

He says, “Keep in mind that you’re a traveler in this house. It does have a history, a design aesthetic that works best in it. If you try to shove country modern into some of these midcenturies, it may work, but it will ultimately always feel not quite there. You could have spent the same amount and had a really cool true midcentury.”

He also recommends taking time before diving in. “I tell clients, live there for three to six months. Just figure out how the house works.

It’s got a personality. It has quirks.

It has its own flow, its own energy.” hgcomag.com | spring 2020

reached the point where we’re having conversations about what was correct and right in these houses.

I think the pink, teal, yellow bathrooms have finally reached that point where it’s not just a cool feature that’s different, but it was correct. And, yes, maybe keep the pink walls, take out the floor, and put in a white shiny floor to modernize it. But for heaven’s sake, don’t take out all of it.”

The next phase is research. “I don’t spend more money than the average flipper, typically,” he says.

“I spend way more brain capital. I go through old magazines. I look at the historical aspects of the house. I figure out how I can best, on a tight budget, find the pieces that are either original or close to original to fit the house. There’s

Authenticity Reigns Supreme

Kinney calls himself a “purist” in relation to time period—evident in the details of his home.

Certainly, he realizes that homeowners are free to do as they please, but that makes him no less opinionated about how these homes should be stewarded.

“When you’re doing a renovation today, you’re at least trying to pay attention to the period,” he says.

“When you put a bathtub in a Victorian, you don’t put in this giant jetted tub. You put in a clawfoot tub. It’s just what you do. Maybe do a really cool glass shower as well, but the nod to the era is this very elegant clawfoot tub. And I think the midcenturies have finally 52

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He adds, “Giving as much of a nod to the house that you’re in just makes the remodel feel more authentic. Then you’re doing a timeless thing. If you do it authentically, it’ll always be correct.” ✚ ADRIAN KINNEY midmod Colorado 303.219.0629 comidmodhomes.com

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MIXED AND MATCHED The living room is a blend of styles. The space is anchored with Fiona sofas from Mitchell Gold+Bob Williams and a contrasting industrial-style reclaimed wood and metal coffee table from AllModern. The Sebago Midcentury rattan and leather chairs are from Crate & Barrel. The metal end tables are from Four Hands and Mandalay.

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BALANCE TEN YEARS AGO, THE THOUGHT OF MELDING SLEEK, CONTEMPORARY LINES AND ANGLES WITH RUSTIC FARMHOUSE CHARM IN A HOME’S DESIGN WAS UNHEARD OF. THESE DAYS, IT’S ALL THE RAGE. PHOTOGRAPHY BY SUSIE BRENNER

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n much the same way that owners of labradoodles and puggles have embraced best of both worlds when it comes to their designer dogs, so have interior designers—and homeowners—welcomed the results of combining cool, urban style and cozy farmhouse finishes. It’s a style that blends the splendor of good design with the practical way that people actually live, and it was the perfect fit for this family of five, who loved the modern details of this Lone Tree home, but craved comfort and functionality.

As it was a new build, the clients wanted some help and reached out to Kimberly Timmons Interiors for guidance on everything from materials to accessories. “In this project, we worked on everything from start to finish,” says Nikki Holt, residential studio design director. “We helped the clients in the selection process for the entire home—lighting, space plans, furniture, art, rugs, soft goods, art. The clients really liked the warm farmhouse style but wanted it to flow seamlessly with the modern urban architecture of the home.”

The team of designers accomplished the task using color and texture. “We combined cool gray tones and stark blacks with warm woods, seen in the flooring and furniture elements, along with industrial lighting elements and reclaimed wood feature walls,” says Holt.

In the kitchen, for instance, “adding traditional touches, such as the brick backsplash and marble-look counters, with dark modern floating shelves and oversized black pendants, we were able to unite the two styles. Carrying the same aesthetic through to the master bedroom, we combined a bright, airy, and neutral room with an industrial light fixture and modern barn door to complete the look.”

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WEIGHT OF THE WORLD The concrete dining table is a focal point for the open concept main level. Traditional farmhouse lines are balanced by the modern wishbone-style dining chairs from Four Hands. The wool and silk rug is from Surya. A reclaimed wood focal wall maintains continuity with the rest of the house. The metal credenza is from Four Hands.

EVENING GLOW At its heart, this is a semi-custom production home, but the owners have made it their own with a mix of styles.

TEXTURAL DETAILS In the kitchen, the grayish blue island adds a pop of color, and the brick wall adds texture and an industrial flare. The white shaker cabinets and marble-look island top offer traditional elements, and the whole space is grounded by the oversized black industrial-style pendant lights from Feiss. Barstools are from Orient Express.

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She adds, “We always wanted to keep that perfect balance of warm, bright, and homey with sleek, industrial, and modern. You can see subtle elements of both styles throughout every space. If the room as a whole was leaning more toward traditional farmhouse, such as the master, we made sure to include dramatic elements of urban or industrial design to balance it out.”

Another challenge for the designers was creating a custom look in what was, in reality, a semicustom production residence; however, many aspects of the finished home make it their own. For example, the reclaimed barn wood accents walls throughout the space play nicely to both the urban and farmhouse styles. Says Holt, “It was a great way to add a custom touch on a budget.” The kitchen is a good example. “It’s one of our favorite kitchens,” says Holt. “It is simple, textural, light, and bright but has the perfect amount of contrasting elements.”

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“WE WANTED TO KEEP THAT PERFECT BALANCE OF WARM, BRIGHT, AND HOMEY WITH SLEEK, INDUSTRIAL, AND MODERN...”

BRIGHT AND AIRY Signature pieces in the master bedroom are the traditional rug from Jaipur and upholstered tufted headboard from Restoration Hardware.

The modern shagreen nightstands, natural dimensional artwork by Phillips Collection, and industrial style light fixture by Savoy offer urban elements.

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An exciting focal point of the dining room is the concrete table. “It is such a focal point and really anchors the open concept living and dining,” says Holt, adding that it was well worth having to create a custom pulley system to get the 800-pound, 120-inchlong piece up to its home on the second floor. The bedrooms are located on the third floor, which also presented difficulties in furniture installation.

Details throughout complete the look—rustic reclaimed wood, textural tile, pops of color—to balance the traditional, rustic, contemporary, and industrial facets of the home. ✚

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PRIVATE GETAWAY Soothing details throughout make the master bath—focused on a luxuriant soaking tub—into a comforting respite.

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t was a little over a year ago when this family—a couple, their two boys, and four dogs—moved into their new home in Cherry Hills Village. They took the time to live with the house and feel it’s flow, but it wasn’t long before they felt the need for some professional design assistance. A Google search brought them to Margarita Bravo.

“They hadn’t done anything on the furniture, decor, and also the house needed a little bit of updating here and there, especially the light fixtures,” says Bravo. “When we walked in there, I thought, it feels like 10 different people made decisions around the house. There were a lot of inconsistencies, so we wanted to make

“WE WENT IN TO LEARN ABOUT THE FAMILY LIFESTYLE, THE WAY THEY OPERATE, HOW AND WHAT WAS THEIR MAIN GOAL...”

sure that we brought cohesiveness and harmony.”

Bravo approaches each project in the same way: by first taking the time to learn about the homeowners. “We went in to learn about the family lifestyle, the way they operate, how and what was their main goal—style-wise as well as functionality,” she says.

FAMILY TIME Bravo says this comfortable sectional just "calls out for a nap."

Color comes into play with accessories and accents. Bravo created the custom throw pillows, some of which feature velvet wrapped around linen in bright patterns from Pierre Frey Fabric. The side tables are metal, fabricated locally, with a matte powder-coated finish.

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MAKING AN ENTRANCE In the entryway above the console hangs "Every Restless Night"

by Holly Van Hart.

ULTRA-LOUNGE The lounge is an ideal place to sit and have a drink before dinner. The white upholstery mimics suede, but it's really a low-maintenance fabric that works for this busy household.

POWDER PUFF The artwork in the powder room was the first piece the clients purchased for the home.

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GOLD TONES The previous dining room chandelier was a medieval-style crown, indicative of the mismatched styles throughout.

LINEAR LIGHTING Although a full kitchen renovation is a project for another time, Bravo installed new pendant lights and chose kitchen stools that better fit the space.

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COZY NOOK The new breakfast table in the kitchen and the built-in bench extend the clients' appreciation for lighter colors and contemporary lines.

“We believe that we don’t need to sacrifice a beautiful space to be able to accomplish functionality.

Keeping in mind that they have young kids, they have dogs, we really focus on high-performance fabrics and materials as well as comfort.” It’s also important to ascertain whether both halves of the couple are on the same page. “On this particular project, they had slightly different styles, which made the process a little bit more challenging in a good way,” says Bravo. “We want to make sure that we make everybody happy and, also, that whatever we’re doing actually fits the style of the house.”

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BLACK AND WHITE The master bedroom features a comfy bench at the foot of the bed, a sleeping space that's lower to the floor to accommodate an elderly dog. The light fixture is the Cubist Chandelier from Kelly Wearstler.

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The clients were committed to neutral colors, a decor note that Bravo says came up in every conversation. “So we decided to play around with textures and a little bit of pattern, and we got a pop of color with pillows and accessories as well as art.” Color comes from the outdoors as well. “We didn’t do a lot of window treatments because they wanted to have the light come in,” says Bravo. “Their neighbors are kind of far, so you don’t need to have them for privacy.”

Some of the brightest elements in the home are found in the carefully curated artworks that grace the many walls throughout. Bravo says shopping for art is a similar process to selecting finishes and furnishings—asking questions, learning preferences in terms of style and color as well as budget. Most pieces are original, sourced from local galleries with which Bravo has worked in the past. “I take the clients there,” she says. “This is a process that we don’t want to rush. You want everybody to take their time to absorb what they’re seeing.” Once pieces are selected, the gallery brings them to the home, so the clients can live with them for a couple of days. “You want to give it some time because it’s a big investment, and you want your clients to really have that connection with each of their art pieces.”

As beautiful as this home is today, there are still spaces that will have more attention paid down

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GALAXIES FAR, FAR AWAY In one of the children's bedrooms, Bravo kept the existing geometric light fixture, the shape of which is echoed in the new chandelier in the master, and added planets to the walls.

LITTLE LIBRARY In addition to a love of outer space, this child enjoys reading, so Bravo created this book nook off the bedroom.

the line. The kitchen has new furniture, pendant lighting, and a breakfast nook. But plumbing and perhaps countertops will be another project for another day.

Likewise, in terms of baths, the powder room was a top priority as it’s the space visitors are likely to see, but the others were limited—for now—to smaller refreshments, such as new lighting and mirrors. “This house is maybe like 10,000 square feet,” says Bravo, “So the clients said, ‘Okay, we need to decide where we stop.’

It was a matter of spending the money in the right spaces and the right way, emotionally and financially.”

She adds that the clients were very aware that this was an investment. “You want to make sure that you select the right materials, that they can actually last for a long, long time, and they don’t feel like the sofa might wear out or was not the right purchase,” Bravo says of her simple yet sophisticated approach. “We want to make sure that they love it for many years to come.” ✚

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AIR APPARENT When it came time to renovate their LoDo condo, this charming couple wanted interior spaces as spectacular as the views from their floor-to-ceiling windows.

PHOTOGRAPHY BY CHAYCE LANPHEAR

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he Delgany Lofts were part of the mid-2000s building boom in lower downtown, specifically designed with expansive views of the distant mountains as well as overlooking Cherry Creek as it makes its way to Confluence Park.

When Laura Luckett and Jim Schwerin were ready to redo their 1,800-square foot, twobedroom unit, they turned to Erika Rundiks at Recherche Interior Design, with whom they had worked on a previous home in the nearby Glass House building.

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A ROOM WITH A VIEW In the living room, the sofa and the velvet swivel barrel chairs are from Room & Board. The cocktail table is from Caracole. Window treatments are custom fabricated from The Shade Store in Cherry Creek.

The rug is from CPA at the Denver Design Center.

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CONTEMPORARY, EUROPEAN-STYLE LET THE SUN SHINE With floor-to-ceiling windows, the living/dining space in this condo has a great view. The statement chandelier over the dining table is the Grand Lotus from Currey & Company. The white marble dining table is from Arhaus.

ISLAND STYLE The custom kitchen cabinets are

by Kevin Vesel. The Dot Stance Rotating pendant lights are from Visual Comfort. Joe counter stools are from Midj.

for example, seeing things in person and sitting in the exact piece they will purchase.”

Rundiks says the kitchen was a main focus. The clients were drawn to high-end, modern Italian style, but were put off by the uncertainty of importing pieces from Europe based solely on online images. Then they stumbled across Kevin Vesel, a Denverbased designer of contemporary, European-style kitchens that are custom-made locally, which was a huge selling point. Rundiks brought in some plans and

“Laura and Jim are favorite clients of mine,” Rundiks says.

“We have really evolved together to understand each other in design and personally. They are visual, tangible people who want to understand the expectations very clearly. They taught me a lot in terms of being more malleable as a designer and businesswoman. I had to really change my approach with them, which has been good for me to learn what client customization really means.” She adds, “They appreciate beauty but want clarity, which means,

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talked through the vision with him, and she says, “Interestingly, Kevin came up with the same kitchen layout that I had initially presented to the clients.” Rundiks selected finishes, Vesel personally oversaw the installation, and together they tweaked as needed.

The integrated cabinet lighting was complemented by custom tile from Decorative Materials for the backsplash and sculptural pendant lighting from Visual Comfort above the peninsula.

They tapped another Colorado company, New Box, for the cabinetry and wide-plank flooring in the bathrooms. “The flooring was very important,” says Rundiks, “because we really wanted to avoid a yellow hue,

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BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY In the master bedroom, the dramatic carved wooden headboard and bedding are from Anthropologie. The Lawson nightstands are from Arhaus.

The Cleo Tripod table lamps are from Crate & Barrel.

but we wanted it very natural.” In addition, she says, “The master received some very nice upgrades including a steam shower, freestanding tub, and a functional Japanese toilet with all the bells and whistles.”

After the construction was finished, it was time to talk about furnishings. The couple kept some things from their previous home, but much was purchased new. Rundiks began, as most designers do, showing her clients tear sheets and images of select products that are only available to the trade. However, after this initial foray into ordering custom pieces sight unseen, the clients knew they wanted to see, in person, what they were purchasing.

“This was initially challenging for me,” says Rundiks, “because I wanted them to have the exclusive products. Again, this is where I learned to bend to the clients’ wishes and approach the rest of their furniture from various retailers throughout Denver.”

Rundiks and Luckett embarked on a number of adventures to curate the furniture pieces throughout the home at various local vendors. “I was surprised at how decisive she could be when seeing pieces in person rather than looking at tear sheets,” Rundiks says. “This really changed my perspective on not being so rigid with a client. If they are more comfortable

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with retail showrooms, you need to support them in that. It will still look custom and carefully put together, and the client still values your design aesthetic and experience.”

In terms of the finished project, Rundiks says, “I love the airiness of the entire project. The open, light-filled spaces perched above the creek and urban environment are a great start. Typically, I tend to go with a deeper palette of colors, and I love the freshness of how this project evolved. The project is not overdone, and all the elements accentuate each other.” ✚

RESOURCES Designer Erika Rundiks

RECHERCHE INTERIOR DESIGN 720.839.0321 rechercheid.com Contractor Tom Heese

HEESE INTERIORS CONSTRUCTION 303.801.9680 Kitchen Cabinetry

VESEL CONTEMPORARY KITCHENS veselbrand.com Bath Flooring and Cabinetry

NEW BOX 720.269.4503 yournewbox.com

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artisans stores education

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Rattan-ning Bed

Bassett Home Furnishings’new outdoor collections feature exceptional materials from A-grade, plantation-raised, responsibly sourced teak from Indonesia to durable aluminum alloy and the best in outdoor fabrics. Come shopping armed with your dimensions (pictures are great, too) and be sure to ask lots of questions; often the setting that you are looking at might also be available for customization in different colors, figurations, or fabrics. Bassett’s Amanda Frye says, “We’re excited to take you outside to relax.” bassettfurniture.com

WE ARE ALWAYS LOOKING for fun ways to update our spaces, both inside and out. We’re excited to get to know a talented furniture designer who is taking woodworking to the next level. In addition, there’s a store in Cherry Creek poised to elevate your dining room—or patio—table with stunning dinnerware and more in styles from traditional to unusual. And some of the stalwarts of the Denver furniture scene have new options for your outdoor spaces. Bassett, seen here, has new lines, and Howard Lorton has renovated its showroom to highlight its patio offerings.

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SPIN DOCTOR

Hand-crafted furniture is a worthy investment, and this local artisan is running circles around the design world.

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hat do you get when you combine an arts degree, a passion for making things by hand, and a history of working in lumberyards? Answer: a craftsman such as Ryan Schlaefer, who has spent the last 14 years creating stunning modern furniture for his Lovelandbased business, Ryan Schlaefer Fine Furniture, which he owns and operates with his wife, Heidi, the company’s marketing and social media guru. Together, the couple sells everything from din-

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hands-on. The only prerequisite for how I wanted to spend my life is that I had to be creative. That’s the only thing I needed. When I found myself working with wood and tools and liking it, I thought, ‘How do I be creative in this field?’”

ing tables to buffets to entertainment cabinets, all constructed with a deep knowledge of woodworking craft.

What drew you to furniture design?

“After I got a degree in graphic arts from the Art Institute of Colorado, I worked my way around some graphic design jobs but realized it wasn’t for me. After that, I worked on home building and in lumberyards, which eventually led me to furniture. I think what really attracted me is that it’s very

What have you been working on lately?

“Our newest collection is the Thirty Three line, which draws inspiration from the shape and design of vinyl records. I got into collecting vinyl several years

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back. Recently, I was asked to build a piece for an audiophile who needed a piece of furniture to put his turntables on. That set off the inspiration. I wanted to find a solution that was clean, contemporary, and modern and tied in the idea of vinyl without being too loud about it. The texture of the Thirty Three line looks like a bunch of .33 records laid on top of each other. It’s not a literal representation, and it’s not always obvious to people at first.

You don’t need to collect records

RYAN SCHLAEFER FINE FURNITURE

BY PETER MORAN

Turning Circles

Pieces from Schlaefer's Thirty Three line in walnut: (left to right) bronze-patina side table, silver metallic bar cabinet, white laquer console, and open side table painted in a shade called tequila sunrise.

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to buy one of these pieces; they look great in anyone’s dining room or living room.”

When did the line come out?

“2017. I launched the collection at the Carter Inc., showroom in the Denver Design District. Since then, I’ve added several pieces to the line.”

How do you create the designs in the Thirty Three collection?

“It’s all done by hand. Each ring of each circle is carved individually with a jig. A single piece takes me 30 or 40 hours.”

Do you customize any of your work?

“I do. Everything on the showroom floor is a starting point in a lot of ways. If you want a slightly different size, a different finish, a different species of wood, it’s easy for me to do that. Some companies don’t offer this option, but I like to be flexible.”

ty Three collection works well in Arizona. There’s a decent amount of midcentury there.”

Is your house filled with your own furniture?

“I wish! Very little has been purpose-made for my home. If I’m going to spend a lot of time making a piece, it will be for the business. It’s kind of like that old saying about the cobbler’s children having no shoes. In this case, it’s the cobbler himself who’s barefoot.” ✚

Any plans for expansion?

“As of last June, my work is on display in Scottsdale, Ariz., at the Alexander Sinclair showroom.

The midcentury vibe of the Thir-

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RYAN SCHLAEFER FINE FURNITURE 970.213.2353 rtsfurnituredesign.com

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PRETTY AS A [WHITE] PEACOCK

Whether you’re planning your wedding china or in search of the perfect hostess gift, this shop in Cherry Creek North is the place to be.

PORTRAIT BY JON ROSE

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hen Doug Parsons was planning this jewel box of a store, perfectly perched at the corner of 3rd and Columbine, with his partners (owners of The Brass Bed down the street), one of the first orders of business was finding the right name.

They wanted something exotic, unique, and bold yet still elegant. The extremely rare and beautiful white peacock fit the bill.

The place is a wonderland of tableware, barware, servingware, flatware, gifts, home fragrance, and linens. Here you’ll find lines not carried by any other local outlet, ranging from the ornate (Versace by Rosenthal) to the classic (Baccarat).

A large percentage of the store’s business comes from soon-to-be brides and grooms planning their registry. It’s true that, these days, couples are more likely to build their wish list online or wander the aisles of a department store, scanner in hand.

However, there’s a lot to be said for making choosing china an experience. At White Peacock, you make an appointment and are greeted with champagne in a crystal flute. You can touch the product, feel its weight, and see how this charger works with that plate and that silver. Doug says customers rarely choose one pattern to carry through their whole setting.

Feathered Friends

Doug Parsons and Lily Neubert, White Peacock's owner and manager, respectively.

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There’s no place like

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Daring Wares

(Top to bottom) The Baccarat Harmonie tumbler has a linear silhouette, ideal for any stocked bar. The Tattoo Cilla Marea line from Rosenthal is the epitome of avant-garde cool. The Havana Bowl from Beatriz Ball is a melamine piece for elegant outdoor dining.

Another artifact of the modern world is that couples are generally not coming into their marriage with nothing; they’ve lived, sometimes together, and own formal dinnerware. Parsons says it’s not unusual for customers to bring in pieces of what they have, something they chose or inherited, with an eye toward changing things up. Mixing Grandma’s china with something avantgarde from Rosenthal can spectacularly alter the look of your dining room.

Linens and glassware are other areas where it’s important to put your hands on your choices. Napkins and tablecloths must be felt, the draping seen. Hi-balls and champagne flutes need to be held.

Baccarat is wonderfully heavy, but the height and heft must feel right—as Parsons says, “Everything tastes better in Baccarat.”

The main thing to keep in mind, whether you are shopping for your table or a gift or just a home decor item to brighten a spot on the mantle, says Parsons, is to chose something that moves you emotionally, something that you look at and it makes you feel good. ✚

WHITE PEACOCK 2440 E. 3rd Ave. 303.954.8333 whitepeacockdenver.com

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OUTDOOR LIVING

A major showroom renovation shines a (natural) light on HOWARD LORTON’S deck, patio, and backyard options.

PHOTOGRAPHY BY JUSTIN MARTIN

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he Howard Lorton Furniture & Design showroom at Lincoln and 12th Avenue is a bastion of classic and contemporary furniture design, and as the weather changes, it seemed time to renovate and expand the upper floor of the store’s dedicated patio shop. “Our goal was to create a space to showcase today’s patio furniture with classic styles, that are inviting,” says Senior Manager Margot Cook. “We also wanted a space that was reflective of what we see happening downtown and across the metro area, with more modern, loftlooking spaces.”

The 5,000-square foot space was previously split between patio, upholstery, and some storage. The windows were covered with a glaze that meant customers couldn’t see outside even as they were shopping for it. The upholstery team was relocated to a bigger, brighter space, and demo on the five upstairs rooms began. The space was gutted and joined into one large room, adding an extra 2,500 square feet to the patio shop. Carpet was torn out, hardwood floors sanded and refinished, faux brick added to walls and posts, new track lighting installed, and steel beams given a fresh coat of paint. Finally, new windows let in the natural light.

Offerings include a wide variety of styles and brands. Howard Lorton is the exclusive Brown Jordan retailer in Colorado, and other lines range from Lexington to Tommy Bahama. Finishes and colors—as well as Sunbrella’s fade-resistant fabrics—are made for the Colorado environment. “We understand the needs of our downtown customers, with smaller table-and-chair sets to enjoy on a balcony,” Cook says, “as well as the needs of our clients with large backyards and patios with multiple sitting areas.”

She adds, “We know that our clients’ style doesn’t stop at their back door. Our patio furniture lines allow our clients to enjoy sunny Colorado days and maximize your outdoor time with accessories, such as outdoor blankets, carpets, and fire pits. At the same time, our weather can be hard on outdoor furniture. The lines we carry are designed to last, and wood will weather naturally over the years.”

It’s always a good idea to come in with a general idea of how you will be using the space. Do you entertain regularly? Do you need a large patio table for sit-down dinners? Do you like to linger after dinner or move to a sectional or firepit? If you bring ideas and measurements, the store’s designers can better help you find your dream setting.

A big part of shopping for furniture—and seating in particular—is being able to try before you buy. This new shopping space showcases the beautiful, luxurious furniture, says Cook, “giving our customers a chance to really sit in the furniture, try it, and determine what not only looks best, but is also the most comfortable for them.” ✚

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HOWARD LORTON FURNITURE & DESIGN 12 E. 12th Ave. 303.351.5872 howardlorton.com

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final thought

ATOM STEVENS

A NOTE ON FONTS Midcentury modern is a concept often cited in conjunction with architecture and interior design. After World War II, families flocked to the suburbs in search of affordable homes that melded form with function. However, culture permeates the way we live, and the postwar optimism as well as the burgeoning atomic age were also reflected in the typefaces used in publishing and advertising. Filmotype Honey, seen here, is a typical brush script of that era. It’s cool and cultured, lively and laid-back all at the same time. You almost expect it to offer you a cigarette from a Cartier box and mix you a dirty martini.

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