I have been working away on 2 very exciting projects. One interior is a very contemporary mountain home and the other is a traditional family style mountain home with modern accents. Both will become luxury homes just outside of the town of Aspen for friends and family to enjoy. My design team and I love creating these spaces that will create life long memories for our clients.

Below are some of our favorite Dining Chairs we have come across while in search for the perfect one for each of these homes. Right now you can find a fabulous chair for under $150 or splurge on a beautiful Italian made chair for over $1500 each. A Dining Table of 8 or more chairs becomes a big investment but we see this as a lifestyle investment where memories are made. The Dining Room is a place where we tell stories, enjoy lovely wine, and taste amazing food. I think that a comfortable chair that will last is worth every penny.

Top 5 ways to bring a Modern Colorado Feel into your home without it feeling like a heavy mountain home! These are great looks for luxury Aspen Ski Homes to Modern Lofts in Denver or any city.

1. Easiest- Add FAUX FUR pillows and/or throws. Narrow it down to only 1 pattern in your collection of throw pillows. Restoration Hardware has great organic toned faux fur accessories.
2. Add NATURAL TEXTURES like an area rug made out of ANIMAL HIDE. Use a fun color to modernize the look. Kyle Bunting has a beautiful collection.
3. WALLPAPER your Powder Room in an ORGANIC TEXTURED wall covering. i.e. natural grass cloth, cork, or a wood veneer wall covering. You can also be bold and go for a printed image of timbers on wall paper.
4. For a CHIC CENTERPIECE, collect some aspen branches and group them on your Dining Room table laid horizontally with mercury vase votive candles tucked between.
5. Switch out a piece of furniture to be an organic WOOD PIECE– a side table, Entry table, Dining table, or bench. Don’t worry that it may not match other pieces. Go to www.urbanhardwoods.com For further consultation or services contact Robyn at rscott@rsidesigns. For on-line design coaching, join our ROOM WORKSHOP Coaching Club. Contact Robyn at robyn@roomworkshop.com.

Hotel Lenado:  (image shown above and below) Our design vision for the renovation of the Hotel Lenado is in the making.  The lodge will remain a boutique property…but a unique boutique.  Our latest design work is for the new Kitchen, which will entail a social entertaining space, and a chef’s kitchen.  The renderings we created give an idea of what the space will look and feel like- see image.  We chose a combination of cabinet finishes- glossy white paint and a wire-brushed espresso stain in a modern, flat panel door style.  The antique brass hardware in a simple modern style adds a hint of tradition.  The overall feel is fresh, classic, modern, and original.

Starwood, Aspen Remodel:  Working with David Johnston Architects, we are in the conceptual and schematic stages for a complete renovation of an existing home in Starwood, due for completion in Winter of 2013.  The views are magnificent, and the architecture allows for many opportunities to enhance those views.  We have selected a contemporary palette of blackened steel columns and beams, gray stained cabinetry, warm wood floors and stone.  The new open floor plan sets the stage for fun family vacations, which is exactly what this homeowner desires. We are creating designs for: an exquisite Master Suite, a high functioning Mud Room, Bunk Room, Powder Room, Office, and Outdoor Living spaces. 

Two Creeks Snowmass Village Remodel:  We are in the beginning stages of re-designing a home in the Two Creeks development.  Working with Ali Agley and Robert Sinclair Architects, we have incorporated an enlarged Entry with a new and improved staircase, an additional Guest Bedroom, a new Office and an open Great Room including a Family Room, Billiard space, Kitchen and Dining Room.  We are preparing to make some improvements to the exterior, which we will edit architectural styles to modernize.  The Italian feeling architecture will have modernized design with a family-friendly feel.

Carbondale Kitchen Remodel:  As part of our new on-line interior design service taking on single rooms, we are remodeling a kitchen for a family in Carbondale.  This small, galley style Kitchen will open up to the Living and Dining Rooms.  Moving the eating area toward the living space creates the feel of a “Great Room” and allows for the social spaces to work together.  Taking advantage of the views to the outdoors, we are adding a new wall of windows, making this galley style kitchen feel larger.

Master Bathroom Remodel:  For another project as part of our new on-line interior design service taking on single rooms, we are re-modeling a Master Bathroom for a couple in Winter Park, Florida.  The new, updated look will compliment the rest of the home’s eclectic style.  The vision is a clean and contemporary look that is functional for 2 people and is also functional as a powder room.  More to come in 2013.

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 Contemporary European meets Modern Colorado. If this idea appeals to you, check out more images of our Vail Valley Home in our Portfolio and check out this Denver showroom’s website www.studiocomo.com

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