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IT’S EASY TO OVERLOOK THE beauty and function of your own home, especially when you spend your days admiring other people’s homes. (That lands squarely in the “occupational hazard” category for me.) I’m guilty of keeping a mental list of the things I need to improve around my house—remodel our master bathroom, organize the kids’ closets—while overlooking the parts that are perfectly lovely, just as they are. So I recently walked through my house, and I paid attention to the things I love: The sloped ceilings in our master bedroom make the room feel cozy. The custom built-in bookshelves in my office—a splurge when we remodeled the house several years ago—are beautiful, even with books stashed willy-nilly on the shelves. The navy-blue sofa in our family room comfortably fits all…

Denver’s RiNo neighborhood has a lot going for it—The restaurants! Those murals!—but verdant, it is not. And that’s exactly why the owners of garden-goods destination Birdsall & Co. thought it would be the perfect spot for their South Broadway shop’s first outpost. “We have seen a shift in our customers over the past couple of years,” says Morgan Huston, co-owner—with her mom, Annie Huston—of Birdsall. “We have so many younger people looking to bring even the tiniest bit of the outdoors into their homes, and the Urban Nursery gives us a chance to meet our city customers where they live.” Located in the Backyard on Blake development, the new shop packs a rainbow of indoor plants and pots—and all the practical tools to help them thrive—plus pretty candles, paper goods,…

Talk about design goals: This revamped kitchen north of Boulder’s Wonderland Lake is the design-savvy centerpiece of a contemporary home remodel and the functional hub for a young family—proving that, at least when it comes to a kitchen, you can have it all. Aiming for clean edges and modern lines with some warm, inviting overtones, Boulder architecture and design firm Bldg Collective paid special attention to the interfacing of materials—think: industrial steel and stained white oak. Want a similar look? Here, five new design ideas from Bldg Collective’s owner and principal Steven Perce. (Hint: Less is more.) 1. DITCH THE KNOBS. Eliminate visual clutter with recessed pulls, like those on these rift-sawn white-oak cabinets. “It’s subtle,” Perce says. “Every cabinet pull creates a focal point; recessed pulls minimize the things…

Short answer: It varies, but be prepared to pay more for less. For example, “midcentury moderns usually don’t have basements, which means they’re typically lower square footage,” says Realtor Lane Walsh of Dwell Denver Real Estate. “And architectural styles with smaller floor plans sell for a higher price per square foot simply because of the math. If a 900-square-foot bungalow in West Highland sells for $530,000, the price per square foot is about $588. If a 2,000-square-foot Denver Square in Park Hill sells for $900,000, the price per square foot is $450. So even though the Denver Square is more expensive, the bungalow has a higher price per square foot.” Ultimately, says Realtor Dee Chirafisi of Kentwood City Properties, the cost of a historical property is often determined by how…

CHALET “My specialty back in the day was creating ‘revival new old houses,’ and some of what we’re doing today is part of that same recipe,” says John Mattingly, principal of this Denver architecture, design, and construction firm. Because people are drawn to older homes for their durability, he notes, his team’s designs emphasize time-tested architectural ideas, like thick interior walls and dropped beams and coffering. 720-473-5498, chaletcolorado.com STONE CLOUD DESIGN BUILD Prairie-style homes inspire the designs created by this Denver-based firm. “We put our modern touch on [historical styles] while still being timeless,” says principal Bryan Bozeman. One secret to an age-old vibe in new construction: reclaimed wood from barns and old houses and/or recycled antique brick for a touch of true history. 720-722-4040, stonecloudco.com…

How do you add a bedroom, family room, laundry room, mudroom, and two bathrooms to an old house—without adding a single square foot? That was the arithmetic required of the daring souls who bought this circa-1875 Gothic Revival Victorian in Boulder’s Whittier neighborhood, a historic district where rigorous building regulations (meant to preserve the area’s charm) make altering a home’s exterior nearly impossible. “We knew we wanted something old, with character,” the homeowner says of her house search. “When we found this Victorian, we thought, Wellll…there’s no master bedroom.” But, propelled by a can-do attitude, she and her husband bought the house anyway and hired Boulder’s Elton R. Construction and Denver-based JM Kitchen & Bath to embark upon an innovative, yearlong renovation that added loads of functionality (and yes, a…

We get it: Lawns can be nice, especially if you have kids or dogs. But unless you want to spend thousands each year to maintain your Kentucky bluegrass, you need an alternative designed to withstand Colorado’s climate. Plant Select recently introduced drought-resistant Dog Tuff grass, which holds up to running feet (kids’ and pups’) and full, hot sun. If possible, install turf at the bottom of a hill to take advantage of natural water drainage.…

Move over, terracotta pots: The freshest look in container gardening is free-flowing blooms paired with sleek, industrial planters in happy hues. Crafted by hand by Jon and Deana Ketchum, founders of Denver-based furniture studio New Collar Goods, these indoor/outdoor planters combine pot and base in one modern, geometric design made of durable powder-coated steel, and come in two sizes (for $99 and $149) and five zippy colors—citron, mint, coral (pictured), white, and charcoal—so there’s one to complement any batch of blossoms. (Custom colors are available if you order two or more.) Deana’s tips: “Nest the small and large planters together as a pair and let them cozy up an empty corner inside your home, or choose two to flank the front door for an impactful presence on the porch.” newcollargoods.com…

➥ QUEEN ANNE VICTORIAN Leave it to an architectural style named for a royal to be ornate. From 1880 to 1910, these amped-up Victorians were the ne plus ultra in modern living, with scalloped shingles to draw eyes up to gables, turned spindles zhushing up porches, and interiors so cinematic you’d think you were on a movie set. Expert Intel: “Victorians can have very challenging floor plans,” Realtor Lane Walsh says. Kentwood City Properties’ Dee Chirafisi agrees: “It’s difficult to do any kind of main-floor master suite because they just weren’t laid out that way—although a lot of people do really lovely additions on the back.” Where to Look: Baker, City Park West, City Park South, Curtis Park, Sloan’s Lake, Washington Park West ➥ TUDOR REVIVAL Hansel and Gretel would…

Unfortunately, searching by architectural style on the MLS (Zillow, Redfin, and the like) might lead you astray. “On the MLS, Realtors are inputting the information, so it’s often inaccurate,” Cox says. So Chirafisi recommends plugging in the years when your dream home would have been built. “For example, you can search for the years 1890 to 1910 and get a lot of Victorians,” she says. And then, in this real estate market, hope that your dream home doesn’t get snapped up before you can make an offer.…

The owner of this shake-shingled, Cape Cod–style home in Greenwood Village had one major directive when she hired Denver designer Ashley Campbell to revamp the master bedroom and its en-suite bathroom: “She asked, ‘Can you bring me into the 21st century?’” Campbell says. Traditional and buttoned-up, the home was heavy with ornate crown moldings and paneling—and begged for a refresh. The master bathroom, in particular, needed major reconstructive surgery: “It was time,” Campbell says. Out went the leaking shower and high-maintenance Carrara marble that had outlived its glory years. The designer ushered in the present by installing a sleek glass-front shower and tiling its floor with a handsome mosaic from Artistic Tile. “I felt like the space needed a little bit of a wow factor,” Campbell says. “All too often…

When a thirtysomething couple enlisted Duet Design Group co-founder Devon Tobin to help them furnish their new Cherry Hills home, she knew exactly what she was getting into—because she’d worked on their former University Park house as well. This 7,500-square-foot home, however, brought the task of melding the duo’s divergent tastes—she loves a soft, feminine vibe; he leans modern—to a whole new scale. But far from being daunted by the challenge, Tobin credits that tension with making the home so dynamic. “It’s not often that a couple is this kind of polar opposites,” she says. “But they get that their differences are so opposing that the only way to bridge them is to compromise.” We talked to Tobin about balancing styles, delineating comfortable spaces in a large footprint, and taking…

Even if you don’t have a Flatiron view as your backdrop, you too can create an inviting outdoor dining area like this one at the Eldorado Springs home of Lindsay Mangat (pictured). To get the look, stylist Natalie Warady suggests decorating from the ground up: “Sometimes the best way to define an outdoor room is to use neutral rugs,” she says—like this sisal version from World Market that’s topped by a geometric-print rug from One Kings Lane. Then choose a single color to contrast with the neutrals—as the coral accents do here. Warady sprinkled the hue across the homeowner’s Restoration Hardware dining table in different textures and patterns: flowers, serving bowls, napkins, and even a throw for guests to use when the temperature drops after sunset. The goal: simplicity and…

This breezy powder room might remind you of a coastal cottage, but its design—by Dale Hubbard, Anna Slowey, and Rory Bilocerkowycz of Surround Architecture, with accessories by designer Lindy Williams of Westward Foundry—was inspired by its location in Boulder’s Geneva Park neighborhood. Its encaustic cement-tile floor (Sabine Hill’s Lace pattern) “takes cues from nearby blue-gray boulders,” Slowey says, while its wood paneling nods to the board-and-batten siding used on many local century-old homes. Against that crisp backdrop stands a Russian-oak vanity, set aglow by Cedar & Moss’ blue Terra pendant light. The key to the look? “A balance of bright and airy finishes with textural and organic materials,” Hubbard says. In other words: Honor the past, but make it fresh.…

When Holly Kuhn, a 22-year veteran of the antiques and furnishings industry and owner of home-decor shops Old Glory (in Denver and Round Top, Texas), set out to write a book about her signature style, she envisioned a collection of ideas about decorating. But what came out, she says, was a book about “designing a home that reflects who you are and what you value.” New Americana ($35), available July 30, reveals how Kuhn weaves the spirit of Americana (“hardworking, practical, resourceful, honest,” as she describes it) into the spaces she designs—think: casual but classic furnishings with worn wood finishes and textured fabrics. Illustrated with soulful images from Colorado and Texas homes—by Austin-based photographer Ryann Ford—it’s the perfect primer on the artful blending of old with new and on finding…

➥ Most home-buyers call their real estate agent with a “must” list at the ready—a catalog of wants and whims ranging from the number of bathrooms needed to retain familial sanity to walkability to the newest hipster bar. But the aesthetes among us are on the hunt for even more: a bona fide architectural gem—an antidote to the soulless new builds popping up around town. “There’s this shift happening in that people are wanting homes with more detail and charm, and not just a blank slate,” says real estate agent Heidi Cox of Distinct Real Estate. To help you find those homes, we’ve created the following rundown of where to look for architectural beauties in and around Denver, the drawbacks and benefits of six common styles, how to maximize your…

ABECEDARIAN GALLERY This small, meticulously curated gallery has a unique niche: book-art exhibitions. It’s open by appointment only, so grab some fellow bookworms and make it a group visit. By appointment; 910 Santa Fe Drive, Unit 15, 720-230-4566, abecedariangallery.com ABEND GALLERY You’ll find a broad spectrum of mediums—think oil paintings, encaustics, and mixed media—from local, national, and international artists at this large, well-lit gallery. (A robust inventory practically guarantees you’ll find something you love.) Tuesday–Saturday noon–6 p.m.; 1412 Wazee St., 303-355-0950, abendgallery.com ACCESS GALLERY Nearly 20 percent of Americans have disabilities, yet rarely do we see art and images that reflect this number. Showcasing work by both emerging and renowned artists with disabilities, this Art District on Santa Fe gallery explores societal views and disability culture. Tuesday 10 a.m.– 2…

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