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They laugh. They talk. They cook.
about. (Don’t worry, your
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other living room will get over it.)
CONTENTS
54 Everything Old is New Again

Denver transplants put down roots in a new
home that reflects their shared passion for
all things old and French.
B AT H OF THE YEAR
62 Hot Baths
Well-designed bathrooms are the perfect
marriage of form and function, beauty and
brawn, pretty and pragmatic. These three
bathrooms get the balance right, offering
retreats from everyday life—and making the
ordinary extraordinary.
KITCHEN OF THE YEAR

70 Kitchens à la Mode
Friends and family—even family pets—tend
to congregate in the kitchen, so why not
make it the most stylish space in your home?
These three kitchens span the design spec-
trum from classic to country to contemporary.
EMILY MINTON REDFIELD
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ON THE COVER :
In our Bath of the Year, glam touches
like crystal door pulls, a plush rug and
a high-lacquer custom vanity, all in a
black-and-white color scheme, create
a dramatic space.
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23 Blast from the Past

See just how far kitchen design has come. (And be thankful.)
D O O R S A N D E N T R I E S
27 The Goods: Get in Shape
G A T E S Everywhere we look, we see home accessories inspired by
bold geometry. These pieces take primary shapes from
R A I L I N G S elementary to all-grown-up.
I N S E R T S 33 The Latest
A happy collection of cleaning products that are as earth-
H A R D W A R E friendly as they are effective; a tribute cookbook that shares
recipes and stories from a beloved Colorado restaurant; a new
way to enjoy a good cup of Joe; kitchen technology that’s
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smarter than ever—and the scoop on two events you won’t
want to miss.
39 Our Favorite Room: Wine Cellars

Raise your glass to these wine rooms, and get inspired
to store your vino in high style.
83 Real Estate Watch

A snapshot of Western Slope housing markets.
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A FRIEND OF MINE was
recently musing about the
moment she realized she was
a full-fledged grown up.
“It wasn’t until I started fanta-
sizing about how I wanted my
home to look and feel,” she
said. “Until then, ‘home’ was
where my parents lived, and
my house was just the place
where I kept my dog, books
and a bed.”
I think she’s right. I remem-
ber when my own design
switch flipped: the minute I got
my first post-college apartment
outside of Chicago. In college,
my digs were utilitarian (read:
boring), but when I walked
through the empty space and
JOHN JOHNSTON
realized that I could do almost
anything to my apartment, I
bought six or eight home-
design magazines and read
them all, one after the other. I tore out pages and started a “favorite
designs” file, which I still have today. Every so often, I go through it, toss
what I don’t like anymore and slide in my new favorite ideas.
If you peeked in my file, you’d find a lot of kitchen ideas, some just
scratched on the back of a junk-mail envelope. Here’s a taste:
* Eat-in space: antique French farm table with a high-backed bench

covered in colorful pillows in kid-friendly fabrics
* Island: topped by ECO (which looks like granite but is made from post-
consumer waste and corn resin)
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the backsplash
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Cabinets Sinks Plumbing Showers Tubs I’m pretty sure my 12-year-old self would have rolled her eyes at the
Lighting Fireplaces thought of grown-up me spending days fantasizing about the perfect
kitchen. But I think she’d forgive me if she spent an afternoon in the space
And More
I’m dreaming up.
In the spirit of inspiring your own design dreams, we’ve rounded up
beautiful baths and kitchens from across the state, along with plenty of
great products and ideas to get you thinking.
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HERE AT CH&L, we try not to take ourselves too seriously. And we like to think
we can learn from—and poke gentle fun at—where we’ve been. That’s why all
year, we’ve been unearthing treasures from the CH&L archives. Our goal: bring
you rooms that show how far Colorado design has come, snippets from stories
that we hope make you chuckle and cover images that will give you an idea of
CH&L style from the early days.
Even though we hope these pages will elicit a few laughs, they’ll also prove
what we learn issue after issue—that good design is in fact an evolution.
The Kitchen
Has Come a Long Way
BEFORE SLEEK APPLIANCES, INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS
and beautiful materials of all kinds were the mainstay of kitchen design;
before the kitchen became a showcase for homeowners’ styles as much
as any other—kitchens were largely practical, frequently snooze-wor-
thy, and, like last week’s leftovers, downright bland. But consider these
spaces from almost 25 years ago. Though they may be lacking in zest
(but not in wood...lots and lots of wood), they give us design gestures
that point toward today’s kitchen.
Go back to our September/October 1987 issue, where we
discussed kitchen trends that decades later haven’t lost their sway:
“Kitchen décor is thought out carefully to integrate with the other
areas of the house, particularly the living room and dining space.” Still
true, right? But read further, and you’ll also see how much kitchen
remodeling has evolved and expanded. “A modest kitchen facelift ...
consists of new, moderately priced cabinets, standard appliances,
laminate countertops and vinyl tile flooring.” If only our 1987 coun-
terparts could have gotten a glimpse of the brilliant options available
today—sculpted concrete islands, clean-lined cabinetry, artistic back-
splashes. Ahh, thank goodness for evolving design.
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BOOK RELEASE:
Shinin’ Times at
The Fort
THE FORT RESTAURANT in
Morrison is a Colorado landmark.
It has an allure all its own, with its
adobe-and-timber structure and
mid-19th-century vibe. Plenty of A Wi n e Love r ’s P i l g r i m a g e
folks—from famous foodies to not- WARM DAYS AND COOL NIGHTS ON THE WESTERN SLOPE—plus elevations that don’t exceed 5,000 feet—
so-famous locals—know it’s one of make an ideal setting for growing grapes. To celebrate the harvest, head to Palisade September 16-19 for the
the best places to taste Western Colorado Mountain Winefest. Enjoy winery tours, chef demonstrations, wine seminars, the ever-popular grape
fare. (Roasted buffalo marrow stomp and tastings from more than 55 Colorado wineries. The winefest raises funds for the Colorado Association
bones, anyone?) To celebrate the for Viticulture and Enology, the trade organization of grape growers and winemakers. Coloradowinefest.com.
restaurant’s 50th anniversary, Holly
Arnold Kinney, daughter of
founder Sam Arnold, has written At the DAM: Art for Cowboys
Shinin’ Times at the Fort, a tribute OPEN THROUGH NOVEMBER 28, Charles Deas and 1840s
cookbook that not only features America at the Denver Art Museum is the world’s first retrospective of
some of the restaurant’s signature Western American painter Charles Deas, whose work helped shape
recipes, but also shares the Fort’s America’s view of the West during the country’s most intense period of
history—a small but fascinating westward expansion. Not only will you get to see art that hasn’t been
piece of Colorado lore. displayed publicly for 150 years, you’ll also learn Deas’ fascinating life
Available in November from story. (Tip: General admission to the DAM is free on the first Saturday
thefort.com. of each month.) Denverartmuseum.org.
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PHOTOGRAPHY BY KIMBERLY GAVIN
The Hidden Cellar

WHERE IT BEGAN: As an after-
thought. Steve Barsch, the architect who designed
the remodel of this historic home in Denver, had
nearly finished his plans when the homeowners
decided to use a bit of leftover space in the base-
ment for a wine room. “It’s this little, hidden room
you enter through an old wooden door,” interior
designer Beth Armijo says. “You can’t tell it’s there.”
PERFECT TOUCHES: The mate-

rials. The terracotta dividers that hold the bottles
were imported from France, and the shelves and
flooring are made of old barn-wood from the East
Coast. “There’s nothing new about this room,”
Armijo says. “I love how it feels and smells old,
thanks to the wood—like you’re walking into an
Old-World wine room.”
Wine Cellars Pick a few simple accessories for a wine room. The copper engraving on
the wall—“In Bosho’s Garden”—is by artist Geoffrey Ridge and is available
at Showings Fine Art in Denver. The rug is from Shaver-Ramsey in Denver.
Our Favorite Room
DESIGN TIPS: Keep it simple. You don’t need a lot of space to

build a wine room in your basement. (The walkway in this cellar is about
4.5 feet wide by 11 feet long.) “Plus, the materials aren’t very expensive,”
Armijo says. Want the aged look of old wine racks? Call your favorite wine
shop to ask if they can help you track down unique storage options.
DESIGN DETAILS:
Armijo Design Group, armijodesigngroup.com
Steve Barsch Design, (303) 534-1121
Wine Shops to Love

BOULDER WINE MERCHANT
Run by two master sommeliers, this shop is the go-to place if you need a
special vintage. If they don’t have it, they’ll track it down for you.
Boulderwine.com
DAVINO WINE & SPIRITS, DENVER

We go to Davino for its wide selection in all price ranges. Not sure what
you’re looking for? No problem. The staff listens to what you like—and
don’t like—and makes recommendations that are sure to please. Don’t miss
the back wall, where you’ll find an excellent selection of spirits.
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FISHER’S LIQUOR BARN, GRAND JUNCTION

So it doesn’t have the charm of a smaller shop, but family-owned Fisher’s
is the spot on the Western Slope for wine selection and personable
service. Not surprisingly, their selection of Western Colorado wines is
unmatched. Fisherliquorbarn.com
MONDO VINO, DENVER

This wine shop in the Highlands neighborhood has gotten plenty of kudos,
and we think the accolades are well deserved. The staff is helpful and
friendly, and they do an excellent job guiding wine-lovers of all knowledge
levels through the buying process. As an added bonus, the selection of
specialty beer is top-notch. Mondovino.net
OF GRAPE & GRAIN, ASPEN

Good for high-end wines, this shop is the place to go if you’re looking for
wine for a special occasion.
TONY’S WINE, CENTENNIAL (next to the original Tony’s Market)

We always like when the person who tastes and buys the wine is available
to customers, and if you walk into Tony’s Wine, you’ll have a great chance
of talking to the gentleman who does both. You can swear by his recom-
mendations for vintages and pairings. Tonysmarket.com
STAR LIQUORS, DURANGO

Selection, service, price points—everything about this place is fabulous.
Don’t let the fact that it’s a few minutes out of the way deter you; your
experience will be well worth the extra travel time. Starliquorsdurango.com
WEST END WINE SHOP, BOULDER

At this tiny wine shop, the selection is well chosen. The owner knows his
stuff—and his customers—and we think you’ll find him exceptionally
helpful. Westendwineshop.com
Have a favorite wine shop not listed here? Email us at letters@

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WHERE IT BEGAN: As part of a remodel. Boulder-based Her husband would have been happy with a simple storage space, but
interior designer Tami Wakeman calls her husband “a food and wine guy,” Wakeman added her own touches: shelves where she displays decanters,
and the couple wanted space in their home for wine storage. “Basically, my old bottles and antique corkscrew openers; and wall space to showcase art
husband wanted to accommodate as many bottles of wine as he could pur- by Thomas Arvid, famous for his photo-realistic paintings of wine and
chase,” Wakeman laughs. “But we narrowed the design down so it can hold wine-related themes. “Our wine room has become a little bit of a gallery,”
about 900 bottles.” Wakeman says.
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PERFECT TOUCH: The countertops. “I love that they’re made

from old wine barrels,” Wakeman says. “Some even have stains on them from
the wine, which just makes them even more beautiful and interesting.”
DESIGN TIP: Mix materials. A wine room is an excellent place to

blend reclaimed materials (like the wine-barrel countertops) with new
ones, like the basketweave marble tile from Ann Sacks.
Wakeman also points out that a wine room can be a good showcase for
food- and wine-inspired souvenirs. For their honeymoon, she and her
husband traveled through Europe, stopping at restaurants owned by
world-renowned chef Alain Ducasse. One restaurant had a small shop,
where Wakeman noticed a framed collection of corks from famous French
wineries. So she saved the corks from wine she and her husband enjoyed
on their honeymoon and framed them similarly. “So many of our memories
are sensory, so a wine cellar is an excellent space to preserve and celebrate
good times in our lives,” she says.
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Denver transplants
put down roots in a new
home that reflects their
shared passions for all
things old and French
THIS NEW FRENCH COUNTRY HOUSE in east Denver may have

taken only seven months to build, but it was centuries in the making.
Antique French wood-and-iron doors grace the front entry; 200-year-old
clay pots top the chimneys of the limestone structure; and a Portuguese
cupboard from 1633 serves as an entertainment center. Even the new
materials and finishes give the impression of an old house, and the antique
furniture that fits this house so well has long fit the family: homeowners
Rick and Barbara Wells inherited some pieces and collected others during
more than three decades of marriage.
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(above) Barbara selected a floral-and-rooster print drapery fabric with a touch of blue to balance
the warm reds and yellows in the living room. The chairs are all French pieces, and Barbara’s
grandfather bought the painting that hangs over the mantel. Hand-scraped reclaimed oak floors
feature a French bleeding technique between joints. (left) The Jack Arnold-designed home
exudes French-Country charm, enhanced by a landscape design by Environmental Designs.
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(left) The timeworn original
finish of 150-year-old doors
lends a sense of history to
the new house. Rick Wells
found the French doors at
Scandinavian Antiques in
Denver and made some
modifications to the
antique wrought iron.
The homeowners admired
the work of the craftsman
who finished the ceiling
beams and had him con-
struct the wood mantel
they designed in the family
room. Barbara’s sister, artist
Susan Tolliver, painted the
French-spirited still-life.
(right) The dining room has
a wealth of stories to tell:
the china cabinet is a cher-
ished family treasure; the
table, one of the first pieces
Rick and Barbara bought in
the ’70s after they married;
and the rusty chandelier
came from New Orleans.
Barbara has a friend who
does upholstery and
draperies for the White
House—he gave her wool
damask leftovers from the
Cabinet Room to reuphol-
ster the seats of her
antique European chairs.
The Wells had renovated and lived in several older homes in drywaller to get the appearance of old plaster walls, then had them
Kentucky and Washington, D.C., before they moved to Denver three faux finished,” says Barbara Wells, who tackled the interior design
years ago. It was then that Rick decided building a new home would work herself.
be his first project after retiring from a 30-year construction career. Barbara spent hours poring over websites and collecting hundreds
“I worked with condos, apartments and hotels, but I had never built of fabric, tile and paint samples. “For me, everything starts with the
a house,” he says. “We wanted all the characteristics of an old house, fabric,” she says, pointing to the lively linen print in the living room
but all the modern conveniences of new construction.” (Saison de Printemps fabric from Waverly’s La Belle Provence
The 3,600-square-foot, two-story home was built from a plan by Collection), and a more subdued blue-and-beige faux-silk plaid in
Jack Arnold, a Tulsa architect who specializes in luxury Old-World the dining room (Banu 085 by Claridge Textiles, Inc.). “I find the
European styles. Ten-foot ceilings give the home a lofty feeling, and fabrics first and pull colors from them for everything else.”
floor-to-ceiling French doors and transom windows bring in abun- When it came to designing the kitchen, the couple collaborated to
dant natural light. Rick Wells served as general contractor, tweaking create an authentic Old-World ambiance peppered with modern
the design to fit the couple’s empty-nest lifestyle, culling resources amenities. Barbara worked closely with a custom shop, requesting
from salvage yards and hiring local artisans to give the home its dis- cabinets that look like stand-alone pieces of old furniture of different
tinctive charm. woods, sizes and heights. “I tried several shades of blue paint and
Many of the elements of the house are old, such as re-fitted brown stain and combined them on sample boards until I found just
antique light fixtures, reclaimed oak plank flooring and ceiling beams the look I wanted,” says Barbara, who also requested a distressed look
salvaged from a school in Denver’s Washington Park neighborhood. that mimics natural wear and tear. Meanwhile, Rick designed the
Other materials, like the walls, simply look aged. “I worked with the copper range hood and found a local craftsman to fabricate it.
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(left) The kitchen is a masterpiece
of country French style, from the
mismatched, furniture-like cabinets
and cupboards to the worn blue
finishes, copper accents and irregu-
lar tile floors. Barbara and Rick
designed the room together and
found artisans to carry out their
vision. Barbara worked closely with
a custom cabinet shop to get the
aged, distressed style in the
kitchen. What looks like an old
English pine chest is actually new
construction. (above) In typical
French fashion, herbs grow in the
sunny kitchen window. Honed
granite counters top the distressed
blue cabinets.
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New Spanish floor tiles, in a mix of different colors and shapes, have
the look of antique floors without the high cost. “We wanted the house
to look old but also be functional,” Rick says. “We didn’t try to hide the
new faucet, sink and dishwasher, but we did use honed granite and
wood countertops to blend with the cabinets.”
Although new, the house is already filled with the family’s own sto-
ries—told by a stunning walnut china cabinet Rick’s grandparents
commissioned in the 1930s, a painting by Barbara’s sister, and familiar
antiques that graced the couple’s many homes during their marriage,
freshly reupholstered for this new chapter.
After living in old houses and building new, the homeowners have
found a happy place that combines the best of the two. “Old houses
may have good bones and features, but they can be cold and drafty.
This house has the same charm, but it is extremely energy efficient, has
all the modern conveniences—and the floor plan is the best I’ve ever
seen,” Rick says. “Barbara and I still walk from room to room and can’t
believe we pulled this off.”
(left) Floor-to-ceiling DESIGN DETAILS

bookshelves painted Architect
French blue and a
newly upholstered JACK ARNOLD
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feature unglazed
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The arch motif is
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Bath OF THE Ye a r
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Well-designed bathrooms
are the perfect marriage of
form and function, beauty and
brawn, pretty and pragmatic.
These three bathrooms are
just such spaces, offering
retreats from everyday life—
and making the ordinary
extraordinary.
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PHOTOGRAPHY BY EMILY MINTON REDFIELD

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Bath OF THE Ye a r
HIS AND HERS

Designer Wende Watson of Wende Watson Design Studio, Denver
(303) 638-3659
DESIGN IDEA: The overall goal for this bathroom, an add-on

to a 1980s house, was to create a spa for the owners. On the
must-have list: a bathtub for two and access to a private lounging
area. The key for the space was to honor him and her without
making the look too masculine or feminine. To that end, this is
a room full of contrasts: dark slate floors and walls, white
Carrara marble counters, a white high-lacquer custom-designed
vanity, and an asymmetrical armoire of deep-stained dark wood
and white lacquer. All of the sleek horizontal lines are softened
by the ornate white chandelier from Liesl Lighting in Denver.
DELIGHTFUL DETAILS: This spa bathroom is far from stark
because of details like the crystal door pulls on the armoire, the
plush lamb’s-wool rug, the ladder towel rack with thick white
towels and the classic George Kovacs mirror lights played
against the chandelier.
TIPS FROM THE PROS: The simplicity of this room is akin to
a little black dress: it’s timeless, classic and never boring because
of the accessories—the metaphorical string of pearls. The
“pearls” in any room can be fabulous hardware, gorgeous rugs,
classic light fixtures, even a single perfect piece of art.
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RUG AND ANTIQUE WOOD SCREEN FROM SHAVER-RAMSEY IN DENVER
SEAMLESSLY ELEGANT
Designer Jennifer Rogers of BKC Kitchen and Bath, Englewood
bkckitchenandbath.com
DESIGN IDEA: This space can be summed up in four words: simple, clean,
elegant and soothing. The bath, part of a major home remodel designed by
Watson & Co., flows from the home’s overall aesthetic—traditional with a con-
temporary twist. In this space, the homeowner wanted holistic design rather
than an amalgamation of design parts. Off-white walls play off white cabinets;
rare granite counters (called Silver Moon) pick up on the gray-streaked white
marble floors. Wainscoting continues from the rest of the house; glass sconces
seem to melt into the walls; and nature, rather than art, catches the eye.
DELIGHTFUL DETAILS: In a room as quietly composed as this, details are
subtle. The custom-designed end cabinet is set on seven-inch tall curved legs,
adding an airiness that is complemented by the glass cabinet doors. Situated
at an angle, the tub allows for maximum floor space. If there’s one detail that
speaks louder than all others, it’s the ceiling light fixture—picked out by the
homeowner—which is a nod to traditional design.
TIPS FROM THE PROS: Want a room that whispers? Stick with one neutral
color and use it and its close relatives throughout—on trim, cabinets, floor
and walls. Accessorize in the same color. (The homeowner originally bought
dark gray towels but found them so distracting, she switched to white.) Use
mirrors and glass to reflect the neutral palette and create interest without
adding another hue. (The ones featured here are from Black Tulip Antiques
in Denver; so are the chair and footstool.) Don’t have the patience or money
to order a custom-built bathroom cabinet? Buy a small chest or credenza; if
necessary, add legs; paint it the same color as the rest of the room; add a granite
or marble top; switch the doors to glass—and you have a unique piece.
PHOTOGRAPHY BY KIMBERLY GAVIN
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GO WEST
Designer Lynne Barton Bier of Home on the Range, Steamboat Springs
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DESIGN IDEA: A second home for avid skiers, this newly constructed DELIGHTFUL DETAILS: The Rohl country faucets and the rusted-iron
house embraces an old Western mine vernacular. The master bath continues sconces and hardware pull the room together, but the unique antiques
the theme with reclaimed fir timber and trim, reclaimed (and de-splintered) make the space. An old turquoise shutter, discovered in Taos, N.M.,
pine cabinets and travertine floors paired with plaster walls the color of an became the frame for a mirror at one end of the room. Why that partic-
old rawhide lamp shade. The long narrow space is broken up by the repe- ular color? To accent the hints of turquoise and coral on the Roman
tition of trusses, and by an antique window grate that separates the toilet shades over the tub and in the Oriental rug in front of the vanity. The
from the Kohler tub. antique window grate lends privacy without blocking light.
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TIPS FROM THE PROS: Scour flea markets, estate sales and architectural
outlets for one-of-a-kind pieces that help create this look. (Asian, East
Indian, Native Indian and ranch artifacts work nicely in Western-themed
homes.) Find new uses for old items. Just as a window grate became a room
divider and a shutter became a mirror frame, an old door can become a won-
derful coffee table, an old window frame can accent a tall wall, and old pots
can make great candleholders. These unique pieces—used in unusual ways—
keep a room from looking like it was carbon-copied from a catalogue.

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KITCHEN OF THE YEAR
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Friends and family—
even family pets—
tend to congregate in
the kitchen, so why
not make it the most
stylish space in your
home? These five
kitchens span the
design spectrum from
classic to country to
contemporary.
Choose your favorite
style and get inspired.
Reclaimed
Grandeur
BY ELISABETH A. SULLIVAN
DESIGN GOAL: In this mountain kitchen, the beauty is in the handcrafted

details—one-of-a-kind touches that lend the room a pleasantly aged ele-
gance.
The kitchen’s historical heft comes courtesy of reclaimed wood and sal-
vaged materials, says Rich Carr, a principal at Cottle Carr Yaw Architects in
Basalt. Carr worked with designer Lisa Staprans of Portola Valley, Calif., and
Vancouver-based craftsman Michael Trayler to design custom cabinets
using elm, maple and walnut salvaged from old barns. The cabinets re-
semble furniture pieces in various heights and styles, complete with intricate
peg-work and custom-designed hardware.
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KITCHEN OF THE YEAR
“It’s meant to be very comfortable—a very functional kitchen, but also
a family gathering place,” Carr says. So the design team created plenty of
prep space as well as places to perch. They installed a soapstone island with
a circular wooden chopping block; a bar island capped with white marble
that doubles as a pastry station; and limestone floor tiles salvaged from a
French chateau.
DEFINING DETAIL: The entire home “takes timber-frame to a whole new
level of craftsmanship,” Carr says. A careful attention to detail is evident in
every element of the home’s construction—from the massive support
beams, to the interior doors, right down to the kitchen cabinetry.
WHY IT WORKS: This kitchen is a medley of materials, which, in the
wrong hands, could have led to chaotic results. Instead, the room looks as
if it were lovingly crafted over time, lending it substance and authenticity.
Because of the home’s “eclectic country aesthetic,” says Carr, the combi-
nation of different types of reclaimed wood works well together. “We
thought the kitchen could handle the many wood tones,” he says. Staprans
adds that the materials’ tonal values are all complementary: the dark walnut
coordinates with the swirling knots and grains found in the lighter maple
and elm; and the countertop’s celadon granite ties into the soft blue-green
backsplash. “The key,” Staprans says, “is that there are some reference points
in all of the materials that relate to each other.”
RICHARD CARR, CCY Architects, Basalt, ccyarchitects.com

LISA STAPRANS, Staprans Design, Portola Valley, Calif., stapransdesign.com
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CHARMING
Sugar and Spice
DESIGN GOAL: Some kitchen renovations aren’t complete inets with an old store counter, swapped the tile floor for alder wood
overhauls; they’re the remodeler’s equivalent of cracking open a to match the rest of the home and removed the embossed-tin back-
box of cake mix rather than baking a cake from scratch—but the splash in favor of classic white subway tile. They also enhanced the
results can be just as sweet. That’s what homeowner Holly recessed lighting scheme with industrial-style pendant lamps over
Kuhn and her husband discovered when they decided to refresh the bar.
their kitchen two years ago. DEFINING DETAIL: “The cabinets define the room—the red
Built in 2000, the home is “like a big, old farmhouse,” says color, because there’s just so much of it,” Kuhn says. They com-
Kuhn, who owns Old Glory Antiques in Centennial, “and the plement the furnishings in the adjoining living spaces and pro-
kitchen is absolutely what sold me on the house.” But Kuhn, an vide the perfect backdrop for Kuhn’s ever-changing collection
unabashed fan of rich red tones, wanted to warm up the space of antiques—many of which are, of course, red.
and add a dash of modernity and eclecticism. WHY IT WORKS: Those antiques, coupled with the personal
She and her husband preserved most of the existing red cabinets, touches the homeowners added, give the kitchen character and
as well as the concrete countertops. “I loved the countertops because make it feel less utilitarian, Kuhn says, while the subway tile,
they were different,” she says. “And the more worn they get, the pendant lamps and concrete countertops propel the room into
more I love them.” To spice things up, they replaced one wall of cab- the 21st century. “It’s just my favorite room,” she says.
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CHARMING
CONTEMPORARY
A Contemporary Classic
DESIGN GOAL: Tucked neatly into a 1930s home, ning horizontally to give it a modern twist, and
this kitchen is a balance of history and modernity, a frosted glass (a contemporary choice) with an inch-
true updated classic. “There are things that feel wide clear reveal inspired by the home’s original
very fresh and modern, and current to today,” says windows. The team also designed an island with
Kristi Dinner, founder of Denver-based design the right balance of ample prep space and square-
firm company kd llc, but they’re mixed with design footage-saving sleekness.
touches that give a nod to the home’s past. DEFINING DETAIL: “Where we added the interest
The goal for this kitchen redesign was to maxi- was in the mix of textures,” Dinner says, which the
mize storage and create a more usable space in design team mixed with subtle patterns. They in-
which the family could cook and entertain while stalled oval-embossed ceramic tiles from Ann
also preserving the home’s historic charm. Working Sacks to add tactile dimension to the room. “And
alongside architect Steve Barsch and cabinet-maker we stumbled upon this granite that really looked
Martin Shea, both of Denver, Dinner installed oak like a seabed,” she says, due to its swirls of brown
cabinets—a period material—with the grain run- and mossy green.
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CONTEMPORARY
WHY IT WORKS: The room is mod-

ern and rectangular, but its hard angles
are softened by the flowing, organic
shapes in the granite and wood, the
oval-patterned tile and egg-shaped
pendant lamps. The color palette pairs
golden oak with cool gray tones of
stainless steel. Cabinets run all the way
to the ceiling but sit a few inches above
the floor so that they don’t look too
heavy. “It was quite the balancing act,”
Dinner says.
KRISTI DINNER, company kd llc,

Denver, companykd.com
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BY CHERYL MEYERS
THE TERM “WESTERN SLOPE” is used to describe all the land west of the town feel; historic Victorian housing stock and mining-era architecture
Continental Divide—a third of the state of Colorado. Compared to the downtown; surrounded by national forest and public land; home to Fort
Front Range, it’s a thinly populated region, with huge swaths of land (and its Lewis College.
economy) dedicated to outdoor recreation, ranching, energy mining, and, Good For: Young families who don’t want to raise their kids in a larger city,
along the Colorado and Gunnison rivers, fruit farming and wineries. The active retirees and students.
myriad towns there vary as greatly in personality as they do in topography— Realtor’s Forecast: “Durango didn’t suffer the deep housing-market lows
from the ski- and college-town of Durango to the agricultural burg of that other, bigger cities saw during the recent economic downturn. I predict
Paonia. “We are a quality-of-life place to live—with moderate weather that we’ll soon see a leveling out, and I expect prices to stay there for a year, fol-
allows you to pursue a variety of activities year-round,” says Erika Doyle, lowed by slow appreciation.” —Gina Piccoli, co-owner Coldwell Banker
Chair of the Grand Junction Area Realtor Association. And when it comes Heritage House Realtors
to real estate, there’s a little something for every kind of buyer, too. “You have
everything from multi-million-dollar ranches in Telluride to modest, single- Grand Junction
family homes in Rifle,” says Joe Tripoli, Chair Elect of the Grand Junction Population: 50,000
Area Realtor Association and broker with Re/Max 4000. If you’re looking History: Located at the junction of two major rivers—the Colorado and the
for a deal along a river or a quiet spot to retire, consider these three towns. Gunnison—the town was settled in the 1800s as an agriculture and cattle
town. Oil and gas mining has provided Grand Junction with a few economic
Durango booms (and busts) in recent history. Today, it’s the Western Slope’s most pop-
Population: 16,000 ulous city, with a diverse economy and population.
History: During the gold and silver boom of the 1800s, Durango served as a The Draw: The nearby Grand Mesa and Bookcliff mountains; more-temper-
railroad hub, receiving hauled-in ore from nearby Silverton. Today, the still- ate climate; robust medical community, including the newly-renovated Saint
functioning Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad is a tourist attrac- Mary’s hospital; good school system; affordable and diverse housing stock.
tion, as are the Animas River and nearby Durango Mountain Resort. Good For: Retirees looking for warmer weather and active lifestyles, young
The Draw: A scenic, outdoorsy mountain vibe—without the glitzy, resort- families, and energy-industry and medical professionals.
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huge run-ups in housing prices in Grand Junction. Today, we have a wealth of
inventory at very competitive prices. (The average sale price for a three-bed-
room house fell from $230,000 in 2009 to $195,000 in 2010.) Yet we’re see-
ing a rebound: in the first quarter of 2010, sales increased in Mesa County for
the first time since 2006—by almost seven percent. In the long run, once we
work through the existing inventory, we’ll have a more healthy market.”
—Joe Tripoli, Chair Elect of the Grand Junction Realtor Association and
broker associate with Re/Max 4000
Gunnison
Population: 15,000
History: Founded as a gold-rush town in the 1800s (claim to fame: one-time
home to Wyatt Earp). Today it has a cattle- and tourism-based economy.
The Draw: Proximity to the West Elk and Collegiate Peaks wilderness,
Gunnison National Forest and Crested Butte Mountain Resort; easy access
to skiing, fishing and kayaking; home to Western State College of Colorado;
small-town living.
Good For: Second-home owners, active retirees, students and families with a
history of vacationing in the region.
Realtor’s Forecast: “Until we start seeing lending happening on a more
consistent basis and with guidelines that are actually attainable, real estate sales
are going to be very tough here in Gunnison. The activity we are starting to see
is in the very high-end market and with foreclosure properties.”
—Karen Redden, broker associate, Benson Sotheby’s International Realty
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REAL ESTATE
Denver Metro Area Luxury Home Sales

Rebounding, Coldwell Banker Residential
Brokerage Reports
Million-dollar sales this summer reach highest level in nearly two years
For the past year, the housing market has been gradually coming back from last year’s
recessionary lows. First it was the entry-level market, which saw strong demand last
summer and fall from bargain hunters. But now buyer interest is moving up the ladder
to mid-market and even high-end homes.
As recently reported, luxury home sales in Denver metro area this summer rose to their
highest level in nearly two years as the region’s housing market continued to show signs
of improvement, according to according to Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage,
Colorado’s leading provider of luxury real estate services.
Figures for June closed sales – the most recent numbers available at press time – found
a total of 67 homes sold for more than $1 million, the highest level for luxury sales since
89 properties changed hands in August 2008.
The median sale price of million-dollar homes was $1.34 million, up 4.7 percent from
May but off slightly from a year ago. Nonetheless, home sellers received an average of 90
percent of their asking price, up from 87 percent this time last year.
The figures were derived from Multiple Listing Service data of all homes sold for more
than $1 million in the Denver metro area.
“The latest figures show that the high-end market in the

“With interest Denver metro area continues to stabilize and improve,” said
Chris Mygatt, president of Coldwell Banker Residential
rates at Brokerage in Colorado. “With interest rates at historic lows
and sellers pricing their homes very competitively, buyers have
historic responded.”
lows and Mygatt cautioned that some of the sales could be related to the
sellers pricing federal tax credit, which required buyers to be under contract
by April 30 and close by June 30. With the credit expiring, the
their homes very housing market could see a drop-off in the coming months,
competitively, he said.
buyers have “Between the expiration of the federal tax credit and the
normal slowdown in late summer as people leave for
responded.” vacations, it’s possible that the market may pause to catch its
breath,” he said. “But I’m encouraged by the progress we’ve
made so far this year, especially considering where
we were just a little over a year ago.”
Some key findings from the most recent Coldwell Banker Residential
Brokerage luxury report:
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five-bath 7,403-square-foot home in Denver that sold for $3.95 million;
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with 13, Castle Rock with seven, Cherry Hills with six and Greenwood Village
with five;
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down from 122 days the previous month but up from 103 days a year ago.
The Denver Metro Area Luxury Home Report is produced by Coldwell Banker
Residential Brokerage, a specialist in high-end real estate sales. Through its
internationally renowned Coldwell Banker Previews® program, the company
is recognized around the world for its expertise in the luxury housing market.
For more information contact Chris Mygatt at 303.409.6400 or
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Decorrative Materials International LTD decorativematerials.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
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Eagle Roofing eagleroofing.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Environmental Designs environmentaldesigns.net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Exquisite Kitchen Design myekdesign.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
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Governor’s Residence Preservation Fund coloradoshome.org . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
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Howard Sokol Photography howardsokolphotography.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Hutter Wholesale Hardware hutterwholesale.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7
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Kimball Distributing kimballdistributing.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
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Kitchen Distributors kitchendistributors.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9
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