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MANY YEARS AGO, as I have dozens of times since, I met an interior designer for a latte to chat about her work. We sat facing each other at a small, wobbly wooden table, and after a few minutes of conversation, she turned her attention to my mug. “I’m sorry,” she said, “but I can’t stop wondering why the handle is so meager. Seems like it should be a bit weightier to balance out the actual heft of the cup.” She was right: The mug was of the awkward-teenager sort, with proportions that felt wrong in my hand. “Design matters,” she grinned. “You’d feel better if someone had paid more attention to the form of that mug.” And that’s why I love design—and designers of all sorts. Their work seems…

WHEN CHEF JEFF OSAKA SET ABOUT concepting Sushi-Rama, his year-old RiNo hot spot, he wasn’t going for the minimalist, Zen vibe of most sushi shops. Instead, he and business partner Ken Wolf asked Denver-based LIV Studio to explore the modular look of the ’60s. They provided two key inspiration points—Austin Powers and Hollywood’s Cinerama Dome—before turning the design firm loose. “We kept it pretty vague,” Osaka says. “We wanted colorful and fun, and they went for it.” Principal designer Brandon Anderson dove into the kitschy history of “kaiten”- style (conveyor-belt) dining in late-1950s Japan and then mined the Atomic Age for ideas. Sputnik-style chandeliers, plastic laminate plywood, and minimalist seating were the winners, and the larger-than-life chromatic pop art of Roy Lichtenstein and Andy Warhol emerged as a natural muse.…

Score textured throw pillows at Homefest (one of DesJardin’s go-to shops) in Greenwood Village to create visual interest in a clean palette. homefestdecor.com A vessel tub adds a sleek finish to any bathroom. DesJardin found this MTI Baths Soaker Tub at Ferguson in Aurora. shop.ferguson.com DesJardin sourced the parts for the closet’s handy library ladder from Denver’s Rockler Woodworking and Hardware. rockler.com Scour Old Glory on South Broadway for interesting antique touches like the vintage arched window backdrop in the sitting room. oldglorystyle.com…

SUMMITSKYRANCH.COM | (970) 286-0202 PO BOX 2984, 309-M RAINBOW DRIVE, SILVERTHORNE, CO 80498 Tom Everist, developer of Summit Sky Ranch, has been involved in Summit County through his six-generation family business since 1964. Now, this longtime businessman is developing Summit Sky Ranch on his family’s pristine parcel of Rocky Mountain wilderness in Silverthorne, just five minutes north of I-70. “I envision a vibrant and inclusive community that brings families and their love for the outdoors together to enjoy quintessential Colorado living, and at the same time preserves the natural beauty of the spectacular Blue River Valley that my family has cherished for more than half a century,” said Everist. Tom’s passion for developing Summit Sky Ranch comes from his belief that personal relationships are at the core of our lives,…

BROOKFIELDRESIDENTIALCO.COM | (303) 706-9451 6465 GREENWOOD PLAZA BLVD. SUITE 700, CENTENNIAL, CO 80111 Your next new home could easily be the biggest purchase of your life, and Brookfield Residential understands the importance of attending to every living detail. Both the home and the surrounding environment need to be comfortable and just a little bit luxurious in all the right places. The window needs to be just a bit bigger, and the energy bill needs to be just a bit smaller. Brookfield Residential recognizes the importance (and balance!) of both functionality and design. Similarly, Brookfield identifies the best places to build homes and develop communities. Experienced homebuyers quickly learn to distinguish a Brookfield Residential home when they see one. It’s a “new kind of new home.” It has breathing room. It…

BRASSBEDFINELINENS.COM | (303) 322-1712 3113 E. 3RD AVE., DENVER, CO 80206 For nearly 40 years, THE BRASS BED has been the luxury resource for fine linens and home furnishings. This year marks the first change in ownership history—and the new owners may look familiar to clientele. “I could not have dreamed up a better exit strategy,” says four-decades-long owner Rosella Louis. “We have always been a family affair. Daughter Molly, and daughter-in-law, Olivia decided to purchase the company from me. My niece, Laura, decided to continue her long time role of company manager. It is with great excitement that I have witnessed the steadfast commitment to our company’s mission and observed the capabilities of our fantastic team,” she says. The company’s core values of honesty and integrity remain intact. Well…

Q WHERE DO YOU FIND DESIGN INSPIRATION IN THE MILE HIGH CITY? Julie Dugdale WRITER “I tend to gravitate toward color and pattern; I’d say our living room could best be described as cowhide rug meets turquoise chesterfield meets Peruvian textile,” Dugdale says. “In honor of that eclectic mix, if I could put a dream room together, I’d hit Jonathan Adler in Cherry Creek North, Decade on South Broadway, and DENY Designs in Ballpark.” For this issue, Dugdale wrote “Top Denver Design” (page 55), our first-ever collection of the most beautiful residential spaces—from kitchens and living rooms to a charming pool house—in and around the Mile High City. David Patterson PHOTOGRAPHER “Even though I live in Steamboat Springs, I spend so much time in Denver that it’s my second home,”…

IF A DOZEN LONG-STEM red roses is what you’re after, don’t call seven-month-old Sacred Thistle. Or rather, do—and let proprietors Sydney and Cornelia Peterson (mother and daughter, respectively) gently educate you on the beauty of other options: blooms that are less traditional, grown domestically, and/or sustainably sourced. “[Sustainability] is so ingrained into food and drink, the things you consume,” Cornelia says, but the movement has yet to widely catch on in the floral industry. Making customers aware of where many flowers come from—supermarket buds often travel all the way from South America, where the industry can be less than kind to workers and the land alike—is just one of the ways the Petersons diverge from the typical flower shop. They are also committed to working with any budget; they forage…

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, encaustic, 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.) When you’re ready to awaken your inner Picasso, sign up for one of Abend’s classes. Tuesday–Saturday 10 a.m.–6 p.m.; 2260 E. Colfax Ave., 303-355-0950, abendgallery.com ACCESS GALLERY Nearly 20 percent of Americans have disabilities, yet rarely do we see art and images that reflect those numbers. Showcasing work by both emerging and renowned artists with…

Breakfast Nook COLOR WIN The rich emerald walls (Cat’s Eye Green by Benjamin Moore) in this small breakfast area are a bold choice inspired by the patterned, jewel-tone fabric on swivel chairs in the adjacent living room. “The color story in the whole house is definitely bold,” says interior designer Andrea Schumacher. “The owners, who moved to Cherry Creek North from New York City, wanted a home that feels both elegant and really fun.” FOREVER YOUNG The breakfast nook is kid-friendly for the owners’ daughters (hence the wipeable Lucite chairs) and sophisticated enough to satisfy grown-up tastes. “The interior reflects their nature,” Schumacher says, pointing to the Saarinen Tulip table, ghost chairs, and sculptural pendant light. “They’re a young, vibrant family.” STUDY IN CONTRASTS On a light or neutral wall,…

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OLDGLORYSTYLE.COM | (303) 798-4212 1930 S. BROADWAY, DENVER, CO 80210 Have you ever wandered into a shop where you just felt at home? Where each item spoke to you, sharing its past? More than an antique shop. More than a retail store. Old Glory Antiques prides itself on work that is inspired by love of old, an endless quest for authenticity, and an artful spirit. Created with an eye for the substantive and genuine, this 19 year old business was built on owner Holly Kuhn’s passion for making spaces beautiful. Drawing from her remarkable business expertise and creative intuition, she’s built a well run business and inspiring store that has customers returning again and again. On a quest to find one-of-a-kind pieces, Holly also uncovers the curious and quirky. No…

THRIVEHOMEBUILDERS.COM | (303) 707-4400 The landscape of home building is evolving, and on the forefront of that evolution is Denver’s Thrive Home Builders. Thrive has risen to national prominence for its dedication to energy efficiency, recently receiving an unprecedented fourth consecutive Grand Award for Housing Innovation from the U.S. Department of Energy. “When we say we build ‘homes that do more,’ we want homebuyers to understand that a Thrive home can do so much more than what they might be expecting from a home,” says Thrive CEO Gene Myers. “We believe homes of the future should produce their own energy, have cleaner indoor air, and be built by a locally-owned company that’s been innovating in Denver for more than 20 years.” Thrive’s vision for taking home energy efficiency to the…

When Denver artist Stella Maria Baer was growing up in the desert of Santa Fe, New Mexico, all she wanted was to be somewhere else. So she hightailed across the country to attend Dartmouth and Yale in the Northeast, which is where she developed her passion for painting into a career. Ironically, it was while living in New England that she became inspired by the evocative spirit of her native Southwest, which infuses her current celestial artwork—planets and moons painted in the dreamy tones of, say, red rock and sagebrush at sunset—with an ethereal quality. “A couple of years ago, I took a road trip through New Mexico and for the first time, I fell in love with where I was from,” Baer says. “Taking photographs of those landscapes helped…

AFTER A LONG DAY—battling icy roads and traffic on I-25, perhaps?—sometimes you just want to snuggle up in bed and unwind. That desire for a space to decompress inspired Jennifer DesJardin, principal of Denver’s Motif Design Solutions, who transformed the master bedroom suite in this ’90s-era Castle Pines home into a soothing Zen sanctuary. DesJardin zeroed in on the misguided allocation of space—disproportionately sized his-and-hers closets and a dance-floor-like emptiness in the bathroom—and style faux pas like burgundy-accented countertops. “I can see potential in spaces that are not so attractive,” she says. “It’s kind of like a puzzle for me to solve.” Beginning with a complete gutting of the 875-square-foot space, DesJardin reimagined the entire floor plan to include a newly designed sitting nook and entryway in addition to a…

How will the Mile High City’s latest growth spurt affect the character of our city? What is one of your Denver design pet peeves? What's excitin you about desi in Denver rig now? What are we getting right—and what are we getting wrong? FAVORITE DESIGN DESTINATION > CROSSWALK ART ON COLFAX AVENUE “THIS TEMPORARY ROAD ART IS BRINGING ENERGY TO BLEAK AREAS OF COLFAX. IT IS AN UNEXPECTED ART BURST FOR THE CITY.” THE COLOR GURU Eric Mandil, principal designer and architect, Mandil Inc. Some architects champion local materials and building styles; Eric Mandil champions local colors. Using classic hues that complement the Colorado landscape, the designer-architect curates palettes that will look as stylish in 20 years as they do today. Give us some of your best color tips for…

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COVER From “Top Denver Design,” pages 55–67 Interior Design: Katie Schroder, Atelier Interior Design, 142 W. 11th Ave., 720-399-6950, atelierid.com. Products: Tibetan lamb bench on lucite legs, 1st Dibs, 1stdibs.com; headboard in Handari fabric, Zimmer & Rohde, zimmer-rohde.com; linens, the Brass Bed, 3113 E. Third Ave., 303-322-1712, brassbedfinelinens.com; Chanteuse chandelier, Currey & Company, curreycodealers.com; custom drapes, Coraggio, coraggio.com. TOP DENVER DESIGN Pages 55–67 BREAKFAST NOOK Interior Design: Andrea Schumacher and Nikki Cohn, Andrea Schumacher Interiors, 2406 W. 32nd Ave., 303-458-6462, andreaschumacher interiors.com. Architecture: Laurence G. Cohen, LGC Architect, 222 Milwaukee St., 303-393-8520, lgcarchitect.com. Products: Saarinen round dining table, Design Within Reach, 2500 E. Second Ave., Suite 120, 720-407-0000, dwr.com; John-Richards art, C.A.I. Designs, Denver Design District, 595 S. Broadway, 303-282-8100, cai designs.net; Laura Kirar Caviar adjustable multi-light pendant, Arteriors, arteriorshome.com;…