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Rustic Western Bunk Rooms
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Rustic Western Bunk Rooms

Bunk rooms play a large role in mountain design because they provide a variety of functions.  They can be a room for a number of kids to hang out or a perfect spot for overflow guests.  We typically try to have at least one set of extra long twin beds or bunk beds to make them comfortable for an adult.  The high ceilings in the homes we work on give us the ability to increase the space between the lower and upper bunk to give more head room for an adult.  Bunk rooms  can be more colorful and playful than the other rooms of the house and can be a little bit more “themed” without feeling hokey. Today we thought we’d share some rustic Western bunk rooms for design inspiration and ideas for Colorado mountain homes. Take a look…

The first three bunk rooms are from our own portfolio.

In the room below, we designed the bunk beds to be built into the wall as a great space-saving option and gave it a mountain feel with the logs, the brindle hide rug and the wonderful Karen Kreek Adirondack painted dresser.  The black bear lamp offers a playful touch.

Here is another bunk room from the designers at  Home on the Range. This space in a Lake Catamount house is designed not only for sleeping but with a desk area and a fun game table and chairs.  It makes a great get-away room for either kids or adults.   The Old Hickory beds work beautifully in a mountain home and the stars add a fun accent to the walls.

 

Home on the Range Western kids room 2

In the bunk room below which was over a “barn” in a Western Homestead Ranch home, we used twin beds and a trundle bed instead of bunk beds.  We kept a fun cowboy western motif in the bedding and kept it very “kid” oriented.

Bunk Room traditional bedroom

http://www.houzz.com

The bunk room above and the bunk room below we found on Houzz and felt they were great examples of western bunk room design. Take a look at the way the reclaimed wood vanity was incorporated into the bunk room above by Locati Architects and below, the bunk room from Design Associates maximizes their space with four built in bunks on one side and a “lit clos” or single built-in bed on the right.  Having the beds built into the side walls of the room allows space for seating in the center of the room.
Montana mix eclectic bedroom
How have you decorated your kids’ rooms here in Colorado? Leave a comment to share, or feel free to post pictures on our Facebook page!

Images: @1 via interior design by Home on the Range, architecture by Steamboat Architectural and photography by Kevin Schultz; 2 interior design by Home on the Range, architecture by Joe Patrick Robbins and photography by Kevin Schultz; 3 interior design by Home on the Range, architecture by Joe Patrick Robbins and photography by Tim Murphy; 4 and 5 via Houzz

Eastern Accents’ Stylish New Spring Bedding
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Eastern Accents’ Stylish New Spring Bedding

 

Lynne Barton Bier and Susan Howard of Home on the Range, recently returned from  the High Point Furniture Market in North Carolina.  Here is one of  the companies whose products they carry in the store and who they had to make sure to visit .  Lynne says, “Eastern Accents is one of our go-to bedding vendors and we got to take a first hand look at some of their new bedding and upholstered headboards in their High Point  showroom.   We love the different looks they offer because they suit a variety of style preferences.  We are always looking for bedding that will work in the mountains but it is fun to look at what works at the beach or in an urban loft as well!”

Here are some of our favorite looks:

The warm, earthy tones and luxurious textures in the Aston collection make it a great option for rustic Colorado home design.

The leafy pattern of the Caldwell collection offers a modern flora motif accented with a fun chevron.

http://www.easternaccents.com/cl-202-Bukhara.htmls.com

this Bukhara duvet and comforter has a great look for the mountains

 

This blue and white Ikat would give your bedroom a fun new look!

Eastern Accents also has some wonderful upholstered head boards.

To see more of the new bedding arrivals from Eastern Accents, visit easternaccents.com. If you’re interested in one of the styles, you can contact Home on the Range about how to purchase. Which new Eastern Accents bedding collection is your favorite?

Images via easternaccents.com

Rustic Kitchen Designs
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Rustic Kitchen Designs

We just came across a wonderful slideshow on Cultivate about incorporating reclaimed wood into the heart of a home. It discusses the benefits of using reclaimed wood as a material—like going green and getting pieces with stories and history—as well as suggestions for bringing reclaimed wood into kitchens—whether as furniture, cabinetry, wall coverings or smaller details.

At Home on the Range, we’ve incorporated reclaimed wood into many of our kitchen designs, including the first four kitchens shown below…

Reclaimed timbers on the center island of this Pioneer Homestead Ranch came from Amish barns in Canada. The island was custom made for the space by Rustic Woodworks.

Antique elm is used in this Lake Lodge kitchen because it’s fairly light in color and has a beautiful grain. The island adds a rich aqua color, reflecting the shadings of the aqua verde marble countertop.

In this Old Homestead Ranch kitchen we used antique white oak for the lower cabinets but painted the upper cabinets a multi-layered cream color to go with the tile on the countertops and to keep the kitchen from feeling too dark.

Reclaimed wood materials can also be used throughout an entire kitchen which works beautifully in a  rustic mountain style home.

 Carole King’s kitchen was featured in Architectural Digest, and we like its comfortable rustic look. We don’t know who the designer is or if the wood here is reclaimed, but the magazine does explain the celebrity singer strove to create an “environmentally friendly” home. Plus it’s so fitting with the rustic kitchen theme we couldn’t help but include it:

 

The kitchen below that caught our eye on HOUZZ  has a wonderful mix of rustic and reclaimed materials.

Lake Country Builders traditional kitchen

 

If you’re interested in a stylish rustic kitchen design for your Colorado home, contact Home on the Range.

Images: 1-4 Interior design by Home on the Range; Photography by Tim Murphy; Architecture by Joe Patrick Robbins. 5 via Architectural Digest 6 via Houzz 

Tabletop Ideas for Dining Outdoors
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Tabletop Ideas for Dining Outdoors

As promised in our post on dining alfresco in style, in today’s post we’re sharing some fun ideas for outdoor dining accessories.  These linens and accessories will enhance any outdoor table setting.   Whether you like something more neutral or like vibrant colors you may find something here to suit your fancy:

 

For a simple rustic look, use natural placemats and pair with colors that reflect the environment around you–soft greens and browns would create an inviting table. Add iron hurricanes and a vase of freshly picked wildflowers as finishing touches.

 

I also love to add color to my outdoor table settings – I found this one on Pinterest and love how it looks like a field of wildflowers!

 

What a fun colorful tablecloth in this table setting.  I  love the way they have created a sense of privacy with the fence and the fabric.

Decorate by Holly Becker and Joanna Copestick eclectic patio

 

Set a lively table and keep conversation flowing by mixing any of the colorful accessories and table linens below.

 

Campo di Fiori vases and hurricanes

Amber Glass Orbs from Campo di Fiori 

Colorful votive candleholders

Grasslands candles from http://www.vancekitira.com

Tag table linens   tagltd.com

Tag striped placemats

Tag table runner and silverware basket

Tag tiered server

Yellow Forever Oilcloth

This blue oilcloth would look fantastic paired with white china and a vase of yellow daisies.

How are you going to set your outdoor table for spring? You can contact Home on the Range for purchasing information if any of these dining accessories caught your eye.

 

Photo 1 – don’t know the source  Photo 2 via Pinterest Photo 3 via Houzz  Photos 4-10 products available at Home on the Range

Design Inspiration: Rustic Outdoor Living Spaces
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Design Inspiration: Rustic Outdoor Living Spaces

Temperatures are in the 70’s this weekend in Steamboat Springs, something that usually doesn’t happen until late May.  The warm temperatures are  getting me  in the mood to start preparing our outdoor living spaces so we can enjoy this gorgeous weather.  Here are five captivating spaces sure to inspire ideas for your own outdoor living haven in Colorado…or wherever your outdoor living space is!


Here’s a space from the Home on the Range portfolio. Cozy seating around the outdoor fireplace is perfect for a relaxing evening outdoors.


Private Paradise Portland Landscaping traditional patio
The stone fireplace and columns, the stone tile floor and the  wood beams give this Portland space a decidedly rustic feel.

MIx traditional
Lynnette of Design Associates
AMS Landscape Design Studios contemporary landscape
                                                       This spectacular setting in  California with the infinity pool and the outdoor fireplace is rustic in a coastal way, but we loved it so much we had to include it!!
What are your favorite outdoor living spaces?  Leave a comment to let us know; we would love to hear your ideas!

Images: 1 Home on the Range; 2-4 via Houzz, as linked above

Bunny Williams’ Smart and Stylish Interior Design
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Bunny Williams’ Smart and Stylish Interior Design

Home on the Range designer Lynne Bier enjoyed the Design Bloggers Conference last week and wants to spotlight renowned interior designer Bunny Williams, who gave the keynote speech on the final day of the conference.

Lynne Bier and Bunny Williams

If you’ve been following the conference buzz on Twitter, you may have seen how much everyone loved Bunny Williams’ talk  – so much that Bunny received a standing ovation!   She has a wise outlook on the industry, and her interior design style is a marriage of beauty and function. Blending modern and traditional pieces in her design, Bunny strives for—and achieves—timeless spaces that are comfortable and lived in, characteristics that are easily seen in the design of her own apartment:

Here are a few of the points from Bunny’s talk that Lynne Bier says really spoke to her:

Select several quality pieces of furniture and you will have them forever

Stay neutral on your main upholstered pieces and then you can use pillows and throws to change things up when you want to add a new touch

Study everything you can, travel for new ideas and stay organized.  Design takes a lot of work and focus

Give back to the community and mentor young designers

Mix in pieces from different eras and different countries to keep your design interesting

Visit BunnyWilliams.com to learn more about the interior designer as well as her BeeLine Home collection.

 

Images via bunnywilliams.com

Working with Architect Joe Patrick Robbins
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Working with Architect Joe Patrick Robbins

Joe Patrick Robbins, AIA exhibits the best qualities of his profession: creativity, innovation, integrity, versatility of design styles, interest in his clients and a professional, yet relaxed relationship with those with whom he works.  Joe is willing to brainstorm solutions on-site in a way that invites the synergy of ideas from the contractors, subcontractors, designers and clients.  I believe this willingness contributes to the overall success of the final project and to the homeowners knowing that they have had significant input into the place they will call home.

Joe has been an inspiration to me over the past 12+ years.  My knowledge of plans, construction details and finishes has grown and matured due to his unfailing patience and willingness to listen to my thoughts and to explain his reasoning behind various selections and decisions.  I have always found Joe to be open to other viewpoints and willing to adapt and change details, unless he feels it impacts the integrity of his vision.  Rather than being a prima donna, Joe is humble about his achievements and jokes about himself.  That is often when the persona of “Jose” comes out!   The “team,” which consists of Joe, the contractor, the clients and me, has had many a laugh during such stressful times as an electric walk-through when the thermometer dipped well below zero, when “Jose” appeared to add levity to the moment.

Joe is more than an architect to his clients, contractors, subcontractors and designers.  He has the wonderful ability to develop a friendship that is much longer lasting than just an architect-client relationship. I feel honored to have worked with Joe as well as his computer guru and amazing detail sidekick, Brian, to help create beautiful homes for more than 15 clients over the course of the past dozen or so years.

Projects that were collaborations between Home on the Range and Joe Patrick Robbins have been featured in a number of publications, including Architectural Digest, Steamboat Pilot, Ski Magazine, At Home in Steamboat Springs Magazine, Colorado Homes & Lifestyles, Mountain Living and Steamboat Magazine. Visit jprarchitecture.com to learn more about Joe Patrick Robbins.

—Lynne Bier, Principal and Lead Designer at Home on the Range

Images: Architecture by Joe Patrick Robbins, AIA

Using Mirrors in Design
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Using Mirrors in Design

Mirrors can do a lot more than help you get ready in the morning!   Whether we want to open up a space, reflect a gorgeous view or jazz up an accent wall,  we often turn to mirrors for their decorating versatility. Today, we want to show you some great photos illustrating the use of mirrors in design and then you’ll see a few interesting mirrors available through Home on the Range Interiors. Take a look…

An oval mirror is the perfect complement to the mosaic tile in this powder bath. 

Below, a mirror grouping adds an interesting accent to the wall.

The round mirror between two vertical architectural elements adds a nice focal point to this seating area.

Designer Tobi Fairley included a sunburst mirror in this colorful and inviting living room.

Below are four different mirror styles available through Home on the Range Interiors.

The reclaimed wood and sculptural shape of this mirror would add a nice statement to an entry and the scalloped edges of the next two mirrors paired with the metallic finishes would spice up any wall!

If you see something that catches your eye, contact Home on the Range to find out how to order them for your home!

Photos: 1-3 via Houzz; 4 via tobifairley.com; 5-8 Uttermost

3 Tips for Thoughtful Space Planning
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3 Tips for Thoughtful Space Planning

As a Colorado interior design firm, we know that good space planning is at the heart of a good design. We also understand that laying out a space can be difficult for the untrained eye. So, when we came across one of the best space planning guides we’ve seen, we knew we had to share the article! This Houzz piece on “mastering the open floor plan” includes a number of great tips, including:

Determine the purpose of your spaces and think about how many people could be in the room at one time.  In this room we created one  grouping around the fireplace and television and another small conversation grouping facing the view.    

Think about which spaces should be close to one another, like the kitchen and dining areas.

It’s also really important to consider the paths from space to space; you need to allow room for people to walk around easily.

Check out the Houzz article for more great space-planning tips. Are you interested in a thoughtful layout for your Western-style home? Contact Home on the Range today.

Images: Interior design by Home on the Range; Photography by Tim Murphy (photos 1-2) and Kevin Schultz (photo 3); Architecture by Joe Patrick Robbins

Decorating with Whimsy and Humor
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Decorating with Whimsy and Humor

At Home on the Range, we think it’s always fun to bring something unexpected into your interior design. Keeping a sense of humor by adding a whimsical and fun accessory not only creates interest and stimulates conversation, but also stops a room from feeling too predictable. Here are a few products and designs that exemplify this idea…

What could be more funky than using an old tin bucket for a sink?  We had a lot of fun with this bathroom:

Speaking of fun decorating for a Western-style bathroom, look at this great tub we saw on Houzz!

The two photos below are from a teen’s bedroom design by Home on the Range. We placed the zebra on top of the antique hutch as a quirky element; our client already had the zebra, and this seemed like the perfect home for it!

This bench is certainly a unique and fun furnishing.

And we love the humor in these Arteriors lamps!

Contact Home on the Range for help with keeping whimsy and humor in your home decor.

Photos: 1 Interior design by Home on the Range; 2 via Houzz; 3 and 4 Home on the Range; 5 via Houzz; 6 via Arteriors 

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