Western Cowboy design harks back to the long days in the saddle and to the rugged individuals who made their way west to carve out their corner of the wide open frontier. Lynne Bier of Home on the Range worked closely with architect Joe Patrick Robbins, builder Gary Cogswell and their clients to create the Western Cowboy/Homestead Ranch style homes seen below. Western... [Read more...]

Fireplaces play a major role in design schemes across the U.S., but they’re especially key in colder areas like Steamboat Springs. Here, fireplaces are just as important for warmth as they are for providing focal points in design, and with lows already in the 30s, we can’t think of anything cozier than sitting by a fireplace with the family enjoying nostalgic... [Read more...]

The first day of fall is just around the corner, providing a wonderful opportunity for seasonal decorating. The autumnal color palette especially suits Western homes, and we love the burnt oranges, deep greens, burgundy and chocolatey browns that are quintessential fall hues. Decorating around a specific season is all about minor tweaks and accessory changes,... [Read more...]

Many people hear the words “mixing patterns” and immediately think it’s a big no-no. But done well, mixing patterns can be beautiful, not to mention as sophisticated as it is visually interesting. The lovely shelter magazine Elle Décor did a great piece on “How to Mix Patterns Stylishly.” Here are a couple of suggestions we especially agree with: Staying... [Read more...]

Home on the Range designers Lynne Bier and Susan Howard are always looking for high quality custom cabinets for their clients' homes, and Rustic Woodworks of Steamboat Springs invariably comes out on top of the competition. There are many reasons why the artisans at Rustic Woodworks have custom-built the cabinetry for all but a few of the homes Lynne and Susan... [Read more...]

Going green is big in design lately, and not just in terms of sustainability and eco-friendliness. We’ve also been seeing the color green all over the interior design world, including in some of our favorite shelter magazines. Elle Décor recently did a feature article on using green in home decorating. At Home on the Range, we love incorporating green... [Read more...]

As promised, in addition to explaining the power of home staging, we’re doing posts on key tips for staging your home. We recently came across an article from HGTV—“Top 10 Rules for Staging Homes from The Stagers”—and their tips align closely with our thoughts and experience with home staging. Their 10 rules include: Make curb appeal a top priority. Clean,... [Read more...]