FOR AN INDUSTRY THAT HAS LONG BEEN SHROUDED IN SECRECY, TRANSPARENCY IS QUICKLY BECOMING THE WINNING STRATEGY. WORDS: JOSH KRAUS | IMAGES: JAMES FLORIO IF YOU’RE EVER CURIOUS ABOUT WHAT’S ACTUALLY INSIDE A MATTRESS, STEVE VAN DIEST IS HAPPY TO SHOW YOU. “WHAT’S IN THIS BOND BED? I DON’T KNOW, LET’S TAKE A LOOK,” SAID...Read More

After seeing quite a few remarkable projects from Porcelanosa, we wanted to learn more about the materials that went into them. It turns out they all have one thing in common: the exterior cladding. The “ventilated facade” system reduces energy costs by 30 percent, and while it’s widely used in Eurpoe and Asia, its use...Read More

NESTLED IN THE LAKESIDE COMMUNITY OF BOW MAR SITS A HOUSE THAT SEEMED BEYOND REPAIR. BUT WHERE MOST SAW ONLY NEGLECT, ONE DETERMINED FAMILY GLIMPSED A CHALLENGE WORTHY OF THEIR FULL ATTENTION. THIS HOME NEEDED EVERYTHING. THAT’S EXACTLY WHAT IT GOT. WORDS: Charlie Keaton IMAGES: Daniel O’Connor THERE WERE HOLES IN THE FLOOR, BUT THAT WASN’T...Read More

This op-ed column, authored by rotating guest writers, aims to stir conversations on architecture and design among our creative community.  WHY FURNITURE IS COSTLY—AND WORTH THE INVESTMENT WORDS: JONATHAN AUTY, STUDIO COMO “WHY IS EVERYTHING SO EXPENSIVE?” THROUGHOUT 15 YEARS OF SELLING HIGH-END MODERN FURNITURE, THIS IS A QUESTION I HEAR AGAIN AND AGAIN. I HAVE...Read More

JOIN US FOR COCKTAILS + CONVERSATIONS Mile Hi Modern and Modern In Denver magazine are hosting a happy hour for readers! October 21, 2015 | 6-8 p.m. For complimentary cocktails and bites, stop by the LIV Sotheby’s International Realty office in Cherry Creek at 255 Clayton Street—new home to Mile Hi Modern! As though cocktails and networking weren’t enough, Harrison Home Systems is giving...Read More

We love the new Sugarberry wood option from Room & Board found in its Chilton line, so we dug a bit further to find out exactly what Sugarberry is. With the help of Michael Brotman, Room & Board Merchandise Manager for Casegoods, we learned that Sugarberry is a tree species that is native to the...Read More

On October 8, the annual White Box Challenge unveiling happened at Decorative Materials. For the challenge, designers received mystery boxes of materials with which they were tasked to create a unique project. This year’s box contained feathers, and 20 design teams put their talents together to create interesting projects. The winners were: First Place David Rote...Read More

DEFYING CONVENTION AND DESIGNING REINVENTION ARE EXACTLY WHY DENVER-BASED CONSUME & CREATE SUCCEED AS A CLIENT-CENTERED DESIGN FIRM. FROM SKATE CULTURE TO GLOBAL BRANDS AND BACK TO THEIR COMMUNITY, TAKING A RISK MEANS THE POTENTIAL TO STUMBLE ONTO SOMETHING NEW, SOMETHING FRESH. IT’S IN THEIR DNA. AND IT’S WHY THESE LOCAL INFLUENCERS (RE)DEFINE WHAT FRESHNESS...Read More

We love the way our community serves up a nice warm cup of radical creation. And since fall is a time for piping potations—and we’re suckers for a good pun— we asked some of our favorite Rocky Mountain roustabouts to line up for a booking with beverages. These aren’t your average mean mugs, though. You’ll find expressive elements in...Read More

On Friday, September 25, the Rocky Mountain Chapter of the International Interior Design Association (IIDA) recognized the best in interior design at its fifth annual BESTawards celebration. Modern In Denver magazine is committed to promoting and celebrating Colorado’s creative community, and we’re proud to have been the media sponsor. Congratulations to the following winners, and have a...Read More

VINTAGE MID-CENTURY ADVERTISING HOLDS AN ARTISTIC APPEAL ALL ITS OWN. IN FACT, SOME OF THE GREATEST FURNITURE DESIGNERS OF THE 20TH CENTURY SPENT DECADES CREATING SEMINAL MAGAZINE ADS FOR THEIR OWN PRODUCTS. HAVE A LOOK AT A THIS WELL-CURATED COLLECTION. WORDS: CHARLIE KEATON Herman Miller makes furniture. In fact, the Michigan-based company has produced some of the most recognizable...Read More

WHEN WORKPLACE RESOURCE OUTGREW ITS LONGTIME LODO FOOTPRINT, IT OPTED FOR TWO NEW FACILITIES WITH ENTIRELY DISTINCT PURPOSES. BUT JUST HOW EASY IS IT TO DESIGN THE PERFECT OFFICE ENVIRONMENT FOR A COMPANY WITH AN ENDLESS RESERVOIR OF THE WORLD’S BEST OFFICE FURNITURE? WORDS: CHARLIE KEATON • IMAGES: DANIEL O ’ CONNOR Tucked away on...Read More

Babi Yar Memorial Park in Denver The Cultural Landscape Foundation is coming to Denver October 10-11 to host free, expert-led tours of more than two dozen landscapes in the Denver area, building upon documentation developed for TCLF’s What’s Out There Denver Guide. Parks and open spaces have been invaluable components of the city’s design and development since...Read More

Month of Modern is here, with four design events in Boulder throughout the month of October. MoM15 kicks off with an incredible evening of enlightening talks with a twist. Ignite and Month of Modern are partnering up to “Imagine a Great City.” Thirty years ago, Denver Mayor Pena was elected on a platform to “Imagine a...Read More

Denver Startup Week is here, with sessions every day this week through October 2. Participation is free, and with an entire track devoted to the design community and plenty of networking and inspiration, it’s well worth your time. “It’s not just technology; it’s for everyone,” said Denver Startup Week Designer Track Chair Castle Searcy. “Design is in everything,...Read More

Denver Startup Week returns September 28-October 2, with a full week of programming fostering culture and entrepreneurship in Colorado. The event was founded by Erik Mitisek, CEO, Colorado Technology Association; Tami Door, President and CEO, Downtown Denver Partnership; and Ben Deda, Executive Vice President of Marketing and Business Development, Galvanize. To learn more about the...Read More

On Saturday, September 26, the Wheat Ridge Mid-Century and Modern Home Tour takes place from 1-5 p.m. with an after party at modmood. The self-guided tour includes a peek inside six homes. Carpooling is encouraged, and a suggested bike route is on the ticket that may be picked up the day of the tour. The...Read More

ONE ISSUE, TWO COVERS! Fall into our autumn issue—on stands now! Keep your eye out for one of two covers above. That’s right, we created two versions this issue. On the left: a renovated mid-century modern ranch in Bow Mar. And on the right is one of two new offices for Workplace Resource, the largest...Read More

On Thursday, October 8, Decorative Materials will reveal the creations of the annual White Box Challenge. But what exactly is this event that’s all the buzz in the creative community? We caught up with Design Consultant & Association Liaison Sarah Lewis, better known as “Slew” to find out. [divider scroll_text=””]   MID: EXPLAIN THE WHITE BOX...Read More

This Friday, September 18, the Clyfford Still Museum will unveil its latest exhibit, “Repeat/Recreate.”  An exhibition of closely related compositions that Still called “replicas,” “Repeat/Recreate” features major works by Clyfford Still exhibited in pairings. Uncanny and often darkly magnetic, they provide a new and greater understanding of Still’s process and methods, while challenging the popular understanding of Abstract Expressionism...Read More