BEST PLACE TO BUY WINDOW TREATMENTS (WITHIN COLORADO)
BEST PLACE TO BUY WINDOWS (WITHIN COLORADO)
SolarGlass Window & Door
Innovative Openings Inc.
7123 Arapahoe Rd., Boulder, 303.442.4277, www.solarglass.com
1672 30th St., Boulder, 303.449.6465, 667 S. Pierce Ave, Louisville, 303.665.1305 www.innovativeopenings.com
What is so innovative about Innovative Openings Inc? Let us count the ways! From a small business focusing on energy-conserving products in 1980, the company has grown into the largest supplier of window coverings in the Colorado market. Let their friendly experts assist you in selecting solar and blackout shades (motorized ones, too), blinds and shades, draperies and valances, shutters and even exterior window and patio covers. Innovative Openings has been selected by Hunter Douglas to be part of a national network of Dealer Service Centers to protect the Hunter Douglas Brand nationally by offering a consistent warranty repair process for retailers and consumers. “We’ve been doing this for a long time. We started in Boulder 31 years ago. Our customer service philosophy is simple: Work hard to provide the customer with excellent service,” says co-owner Rick Pease. Across the Front Range, in most towns from Castle Rock to Ft. Collins, Innovative Openings simplifies your day by coming to you to measure and design. And the company’s expert installers are not contract workers; they’re Innovative Openings staff. Hot tip: They will even repair products they did not install. Check out Innovative Openings’ recently opened service center in Louisville at 667 S. Pierce Avenue.
Howard’s Draperies
Solar heat gain? E-glass? Wood or aluminum frames? Argh! You need new or replacement windows, but the maze of options is giving you a headache, right? The cure is a call to SolarGlass, with whom window-shopping means something special. By the time SolarGlass has guided you through the maze, you’ll almost be an expert yourself. That’s because since 1981, SolarGlass has fulfilled its mission of turning customers into educated consumers. It’s not just windows, of course. SolarGlass installs doors and skylights, too. “We have awfully special people in this company. There’s longevity. We managed to survive the economic downturn without losing a single person, which means our excellent service, commitment and talent are intact,” says proud owner Gwenael Hagan. “We’re a family, not just a business.” SolarGlass staff will ensure that you understand pricing and products. A visit to the showroom, featuring Marvin products, is an exercise in peace of mind. Also see their handy online window replacement guide. With each window sold, SolarGlass makes a promise to care for the customer’s home. “It’s an honor to win this award. The highest compliment someone could give me is to rave about a member of our team who delighted them. The power of word of mouth cannot be bought,” says Hagan.
Accent Windows
4450 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder, 303.449.4337, www.howardsdraperies.com
14175 E. 42nd Ave., Denver, 303.420.2002, www.accentwindows.com
BEST PLACE TO BUY CUSTOM COUNTERTOPS
Moros Fabrication
3871 Walnut St., Boulder, 303.473.0111, www.morosfabrication.com
If you can dream it, Moros can fabricate it! The company has been masterfully making custom granite and marble counters right here in Boulder since 2000. Whether it’s a new build or a facelift for your kitchen, bathroom or bar, Moros Fabrication will make it a thing of beauty. It doesn’t matter if you’re a weekend fixer-upper or an architect. Make that appointment for a design consultation and free in-home estimate. Granite, marble, natural stone, kitchen countertops, bathroom vanity tops, tub decks, shower and fireplace surrounds and bar tops are all on the table, so to speak. Owner Marty Moros estimates about 10% of his current business is in new builds while remodels are on the rise. “We pay attention to what customers want. So much of our business is in referrals from friends and family. If we get that, we know we’re doing something right,” says Moros. “We’re family owned and dedicated to customer service. It’s that simple.” Moros’ website has a very cool feature – 3-D edge profiles that show you what a variety of edges, colors and patterns look like from several angles. (Bet your imagination can’t do that!) You’ll be amazed at Moros’ selection of natural stone, quartz and eco-friendly products and soapstone.
Don’s Custom Countertops 711 First Avenue, Longmont, 303.772.8747, www.donscustomcountertops.com
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BEST SHOPPING DESTINATION (WITHIN COLORADO)
Pearl Street Mall
Pearl Street, Boulder, 303.449.3774, www.boulderdowntown.com,
Strolling along Pearl Street, ice cream in hand, watching a jazz trio (maybe some juggling), grabbing the kids a handmade puzzle at a boutique toy store, then feasting on a scrumptious pizza, sitting outdoors, watching the sun go down … this might just be the quintessential Boulder shopping day. Pearl Street takes all kinds and offers a wealth of fantastic shopping options. Did you know that 85 percent of the businesses on this famed walkabout are locally owned? “If you’ve visited Pearl Street, you know it’s an amazing place. Many people in fact refer to it as the ‘living room’ of Boulder. You come hang out, browse, watch people, eat, drink and shop. It’s got whatever you want to do,” says Boulder Downtown executive director Sean Maher. Chances are you have a specific Pearl Street memory, whether it’s seeing a marriage proposal, a sword swallower, finding that perfect pair of cowboy boots, or enjoying the best chai of your life. “Whether you’re 3 or 93, you’ll be entertained on Pearl Street,” says Maher. “That’s one of the secrets to Pearl Street: something for everyone.” Like many retail hubs, the Mall suffered in 2009, saw a pick up in 2010 trade and is up substantially in ’11. Maher reasons that the abundance of locally owned shops and restaurants is what keeps people coming back. And Boulder seems to agree.
Twenty Ninth Street 1710 29th St., Boulder, 303.444.0722 www.twentyninthstreet.com
BOULDER COUNTY GOLD
C A M E R A
SEPTEMBER 2011