A BULTHAUP KITCHEN REMODEL AT THE FOUR SEASONS IS LIGHT ON DECORATION BUT HEAVY ON STYLE. WORDS: Jane Craig  IMAGES: Emily Minton Redfield Sometimes understatement speaks with the power of a Pavarotti. That was the case with a recent kitchen remodel in a bi-level penthouse residence at the Four Seasons. The original kitchen, though high-end, had a...Read More

DON’T THROW AROUND THE WORD “STYLE” WITH INTERIOR DESIGNER GILLIAN HALLOCK JOHNSON. SHE’LL HAVE NONE OF IT.  “I basically start any project by abandoning any notion of ‘style,’ ” says Johnson, an award-winning principal at Denver’s Burkett Design who specializes in commercial interiors. “Style in and of itself can easily become a manifesto, and then...Read More

THE ROCKY MOUNTAIN REGION IS BEST KNOWN FOR THE ARRESTING BEAUTY OF ITS WIDE OPEN SPACES. WITH AN EYE TOWARD THE FUTURE, WYOMING-BASED ARCHITECTURE FIRM CARNEY LOGAN BURKE CREATES DRAMATIC, CONTEXTUALLY INSPIRED STRUCTURES TO SUIT THOSE MAJESTIC ENVIRONS. Words: Charlie Keaton  Images: Matthew Millman, Audrey Hall, Gibeon Photography and Paul Warchol The hustle of modern...Read More

THE ANNUAL DOORS OPEN DENVER EVENT, PRESENTED BY DENVER ARCHITECTURAL FOUNDATION, RETURNS THIS WEEKEND, APRIL 29-30. DOD PROVIDES OPPORTUNITIES FOR RESIDENTS AND VISITORS TO EXPLORE OUR CITY BY CREATING CONNECTIONS TO THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT AND PROMOTING QUALITY DESIGN THROUGH SELF-GUIDED (FREE) OR EXPERT-GUIDED (FEE-BASED) TOURS. BUT WITH OVER 50 LOCATIONS FEATURED FOR THE TWO-DAY EVENT, WE...Read More

We’re still buzzing with excitement over last week’s Salone del Mobile Milano! Each year, the massive week-long event highlights industry innovation and talent in furniture design and accessories from across the globe. It offers visitors a look at the latest for the home, office, lighting and beyond. This year saw more than 343,602 attendees visit...Read More

LOOKING TO SEE HOW DESIGN CAN INSPIRE FINE ART? FOLLOWING A SUCCESSFUL SERIES OF EXHIBITIONS AT ROOM & BOARD’S SAN FRANCISCO LOCATION, THE DENVER SHOWROOM WILL SEE ITS OWN SERIES HIGHLIGHTING LOCAL ARTISTS. “Contemporary Abstraction” running from April 17-24 at Room & Board’s Denver showroom will feature the work of six local artists: Kristen Abbott, Tonia...Read More

THIS VICTORIAN FARMHOUSE IN GRANVILLE, OHIO BARELY SURVIVED YEARS OF “KEGGERS” AND STUDENT HOUSING AT ITS UNIVERSITY LOCALE BEFORE SEEING A FULL RESTORATION. THE RESULT, THANKS TO DENVER/BOULDER-BASED FIRM ARCH11, IS AN INSPIRATIONAL RENOVATION THAT RESPECTS THE HISTORIC INTEGRITY WHILE CREATING A MODERN SPACE IDEAL FOR 21st CENTURY LIVING AND ENTERTAINING. Words: Beth Mosenthal, AIA...Read More

JAMES ROSENQUIST BECAME WELL KNOWN IN THE 1960s AS A LEADING POP ARTIST ALONGSIDE CONTEMPORARIES ANDY WARHOL, ROY LICHTENSTEIN, CLAES OLDENBERG AND OTHER FIGURATIVE ARTISTS. HIS BACKGROUND IN COMMERCIAL ART DEEPLY INFLUENCED HIS FINE-ART CAREER AND RADICALLY CHANGED THE FACE OF THE ART WORLD. HE PASSED AWAY MARCH 31, 2017 AT THE AGE OF 83....Read More

THE MODERN WORK ENVIRONMENT IS CONTINUALLY MEETING THE DEMANDS OF AN EVER-CHANGING WORKFORCE. OPEN WORKSPACES OFFER EMPLOYEES AN ARRAY OF AMENITIES TO ASSIST THEM IN THEIR JOBS. EXCEPT ONE: PRIVACY. Images By Patrick Coulie Studies from the University of Sydney and UC Berkeley found that lack of speech privacy was the number one complaint among...Read More

WITH THE SWELTERING DAYS OF SUMMER MOVING IN, MANY TURN TO THE BREEZY RELIEF OF A CEILING FAN TO COOL THEIR HOMES. ONE OF THE TOP DESIGNS COMES FROM AN UNEXPECTED SOURCE. Boffi is known across the world for designing some of the best kitchens, baths and furniture. They’ve also taken their design expertise to...Read More

36 DAYS OF TYPE IS A GLOBAL PROJECT THAT HAS CHALLENGED DESIGNERS, ILLUSTRATORS AND GRAPHIC ARTISTS TO EXPRESS THEMSELVES THROUGH A DAILY CURATED COLLECTION OF LETTERS AND NUMBERS. THE PROJECT SHOWCASES THE ENDLESS GRAPHIC POSSIBILITIES OF TYPOGRAPHY AND AN INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY CONNECTED BY SOCIAL MEDIA. Seeing thousands of people’s creative interpretation of each letter of the...Read More

WHETHER YOUR HOME OFFICE CONSISTS OF A DESIGNATED ROOM OR A TIGHT CORNER IN YOUR KITCHEN, THERE ARE CERTAIN KEY STRATEGIES FOR MAKING THE MOST OF IT. WORDS: Jennifer Baum Lagdemeo | Shared from Dwell Take a look at these 10 effective tips for creating a home office space that will allow you to feel at...Read More

COLORADO REALTOR ADRIAN KINNEY ATTENDED MODERNISM WEEK IN PALM SPRINGS. HE PICKS A FEW FAVORITES TO SHARE. Modernism Week in Palm Springs ended its 10 day run earlier this week. Since 2006, the event has focused a spotlight on the desert city’s concentration of iconic mid-century modern homes and institutional buildings through tours, events and gatherings....Read More

EVEN WITH AMPLE LOT SIZE, ONE BOULDER COUPLE OPTED TO GO SMALL WITH THEIR NEW HOME. THERE’S NOTHING LIKE DRAMATIC DOWNSIZING TO HELP PRIORITIZE WHAT’S REALLY IMPORTANT. WORDS: Tara Bardeen | IMAGES: Daniel O’Connor WHEN LEAH GARCIA AND IAN ADAMSON MOVED INTO THEIR NEW 450-SQUARE-FOOT HOME ON A SCENIC LOT IN NORTH BOULDER, IT WAS A...Read More

With more than 800 exhibitors, Cersaie (chur-SIGH) is a world-renowned international event featuring the newest and best in ceramic tile and bathroom furnishings. Last month, Modern in Denver joined national publications including Architectural Record, Elle Decor, Azure, and Interior Design Magazine for a firsthand look at the festivities. Over the course of three jam-packed days,...Read More

 The latest boost for the Golden Triangle district Exciting news today that one of our favorite places in Denver, the Kirkland Museum is moving near the DAM and Clyfford Still museum in the Golden Triangle. With a collection of 15,000 objects by some of the most recognized designers, the museum will double in gallery space...Read More

Craig Rouse, the man behind the graphic design By Heather Shoning  Design After Dark is a one-of-a-kind annual event that brings together over a thousand people from the design and arts community to celebrate, raise money and  elevate awareness for the Department of Architecture, Design and Graphics at the Denver Art Museum. On January 31st,...Read More

LITTLE SHOP, BIG STYLE  WORDS: Heather Shoning  • IMAGES: Trevor Brown Jr.   [dropcap type=”circle” color=”#fdfefe” background=”#33b9cc”]L[/dropcap]ON Little Shop is a breath of fresh design. Vail native, Lon McGowan, left sunny Colorado for Seattle—marketing degree in hand—to begin a career steeped in design. However, it would be a downtown loft with high ceilings, exposed bricks...Read More

Two bedroom with 3rd bedroom option, 2 full baths, 2,450 sq. ft, 2 car detached garage and one carport space. This open flowing floor plan features wide plank fir pine floors, a commercial grade kitchen, custom steel staircase, Japanese-style concrete soaking tub, and a professionally landscaped yard with sprinkler & drip systems. Want to know...Read More