A few weeks ago, in another post, I explored some ideas about where interior design inspiration can come from — almost anywhere! It made me think of a few special Beautiful Habitat projects I’ve completed in the Denver area with inspiration from fun and unique...
Having a small kitchen doesn’t mean the end of social gatherings or cooking large family meals. It just means you need to get more creative with your space and possibly re-think each aspect of the kitchen design. Here are a few ways to maximize the...
A great mudroom design adds functionality and elegance to any home. Whether your mudroom is the main entrance to your home or a backroom where the kids and dogs go in and out, you want it to be functional, organized and beautiful. From inspiring mudroom design...
Interior design inspiration can come from anywhere — your favorite sweater, heirloom furniture or everyday household objects. Inspiration comes in a variety of ways, too. It could be texture. Definitely color. But it could also come from a particular era. Or your belief system. Look...
Fixture Fetish You’ve probably heard it said before: Fixtures are the jewels of the kitchen and the bathroom. Well, it’s true. Amazingly enough, these fairly small metal accouterments can make or break a design. Kitchen and bath fixtures come in a variety of finishes and design...
We love indoor outdoor living in Colorado — who wouldn’t with our beautiful weather and sweeping vistas. Make the most of your outdoor living space by creating cooking and dining areas so you can maximize your time there. Make it truly homey by adding furnishings...
With such a high number of start-ups and self-employed individuals in Colorado, home office design ideas are important to ensure you have just the right space to be creative. An interior designer can be invaluable in helping you design the perfect workspace. Whether you perform...
Each season, Pantone delights designers of all genres with its latest color palette of the season's hottest hues. The colors come from the runways, but find their way into all facets of design. And interior decorating with spring colors is no exception. The Spring 2016...
When a busy couple with one child wanted to relocate to Colorado, they purchased a modest Boulder townhome with lots of potential. They enlisted Beautiful Habitat to help them turn the dated space into the family home of their dreams. In stages, the cramped, dated...
These aren’t your grandma’s floral prints. The popularity of today’s florals is growing thanks to fresh palettes, contemporary lines and bold design. Sow the seeds in your home for a large-scale, vibrant interior design update or simple — yet elegant — touches. [caption id="attachment_4507" align="alignleft" width="345"]...
Recently I've been working on several bathroom remodels and a few fireplace remodels/refacing as well. That has me shopping for tiles often. And in spending so much time in tile stores, the reps have been showing me the latest and greatest new things coming into...
I recently posted an article about the future of home libraries in our digital age. This was sparked by my work on a home library interior design project. Much of the feedback I received was that the Beautiful Habitat readers wished they had a home library. You...