Contemporary Mountain Home Design

Posted on Feb 3, 2012Feb3
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I’m heading out West to ski this month, and I’m excited to take in some beautiful mountain-style architecture and interior design. There’s a growing trend toward streamlined, sophisticated mountain retreats where the views take center stage. Here’s a look at some beautiful design gems in Aspen, Big Sky and Sun Valley . . . Aspen…Read More

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A Whole Lot of Bunk

Posted on Dec 22, 2011Dec22
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I love bunk beds! What could be more fun than a bunch of kids piled in a room, each with their own sleeping nook? With a little ingenuity, the beds can incorporate storage, lighting and even a few surprises.   You are sure to help create plenty of wonderful family memories with a clever bunk…Read More

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Don’t Throw Stones – A Look at Glass Houses

Posted on Nov 16, 2011Nov16
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There is something a bit unnerving and mysterious about glass houses. They take our notion of “home” and turn it upside down. The idea of home as a cocoon or shelter is altered if you choose to live in a this type of structure. The complete sense of exposure and integration into the outside environment…Read More

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Contemporary Mountain Living

Posted on Oct 19, 2011Oct19
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Since I love to ski out west, I am always on the lookout for chic, more contemporary mountain homes. Sometimes these spaces can be few and far between because many mountain homes seem to sport the traditional antler chandeliers mixed with overstuffed leather furniture. This home, designed by architect Eric Logan, demonstrates that it is…Read More

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The Foyer: The First Chapter of the Story

Posted on Aug 14, 2011Aug14
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A well designed interior conveys a story about the home and the homeowner. The combination of colors, textures, furnishings and accessories can be weighty, whimsical, somber or dreamlike. And just as any good story needs a compelling opening chapter, a home needs a foyer that welcomes, sets the tone and then draws the visitor inside.…Read More

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Warehouse Chic Decor – Delightful Surprises

Posted on Aug 7, 2011Aug7
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Warehouse chic has been described as a decor that’s bright and colorful and contains lots of surprises and quirky combinations. This version of warehouse chic decor is displayed in an absolutely enchanting home profiled on the Etsy website’s Get the Look feature. It’s the Warrenville, Illinois home of artist and vintage collector Martha Layton Smith. Smith has…Read More

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