We love this quote from Barbara Barry, who we are currently listening to here at the Design Bloggers Conference in LA! She is one of the most beautiful speakers I have ever heard.
- March 5, 2013
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What’s new in the design world these days? Well, nothing really. The upcycling continues, and “new to you” is still gaining momentum at an alarming rate. We are especially fond of the most recently emerging branch of this trend: the “industrial chic” look. I haven’t actually heard it called that, that’s just what I’m calling it… and I think it works. While upcycling, reclaiming, and repurposing are all part of this process, industrial chic takes it to a new level. The best way that I can describe the difference between rustic/reclaimed and industrial chic is this: focus on the word industrial. What do you think of? Industrial chic incorporates obsolescent objects of industry from days gone by into current design trends. Exposed brick, raw beams, and an overzealous use of hardware are a good start. Then metal, concrete, raw wood, pieces of old machinery. Junk, basically. These pieces join hands with more modern facets to create entirely new objects with a strikingly fresh look.
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Living in Colorado, we are able to celebrate a special kind of industrial chic. While we may not have a tradition of skyscrapers, iron work, and factory production, we DO have an industrial tradition all our own: the mining industry. Railway carts become coffee tables, lanterns now light hallways instead of mine shafts, and gears and other metal components claim spaces as wall decor.
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Just like with all other trends, there are easy ways to apply industrial chic to your rugged mountain style. Stay tuned for a follow up to this post that will feature industrial chic products. And, just like always, Home on the Range is here to help. Come in to the showroom and see what we have that will help you add industrial chic-ness to your own home!
- February 20, 2013
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This post (like most posts on the Home on the Range blog) was written by Payje Bier. Payje is the Design Assistant/Marketing Manager/Blog Writer/Facebook Poster/Sketchup Artist/Web Designer/Sales Associate at Home on the Range. Come visit her in the showroom sometime and say hello!
It’s hard to forget the moment that the full force of the pine beetle epidemic struck me. For years in Colorado, we have watched our hillsides turn from green to red. Everyone remarked on how sad it was to see our trees dying, and wondered when it would stop. But, though the trees were red, they were still there. I moved to New Mexico in the fall of 2010, and in Albuquerque, no pine trees meant no beetles.
When I returned to Steamboat last spring (2012), my dad and I continued a long held tradition and went for a drive to Steamboat Lake, something we have been doing as a family for my entire life. When I was little, we would camp at the lake every summer. We built campfires, pitched tents, laughed and played in the forest. The place is ingrained in my memories. It came as a horrific surprise to me when we arrived at the lake and I didn’t even know where we were. My dad had to carefully explain our surroundings to orient me. The reason I didn’t recognize the place where we had spent so much time over the years was this: ALL of the trees were gone. An entire FOREST was missing. It was then that I understood the full repercussions of the beetle infestation.
Hundreds of thousands of trees have fallen victim to the pine-beetles. Loggers have been cutting them down, acre after acre, because dead trees make for such a sever fire hazard. It is nothing less than a tragedy. But, Coloradoans are resourceful. It may have taken a little while, but we found a way to reclaim this tragedy and incorporate the remains of our beloved forests into our surroundings once more. We are finding more and more uses for beetle kill pine, and one of the most prominent is using it as reclaimed wood in design.
Home on the Range was recently part of a building/design project that did just that. We used locally sourced, beetle kill lumber in a project on Dakota Ridge here in Steamboat. Below are a few pictures of how the wood was used in the project: in the bunk room for paneling on the walls and ceiling, in the bunk room den for wainscoting, and in the bathroom vanity.
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Using beetle kill pine in furniture is also a growing trend. A blog post by Ryan Schlaefer Fine Furniture describes this process in greater detail, and uses some beautiful furniture pieces for examples.
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Up-cycling is a popular fashion in design at the moment, and there is no better item to “reclaim” than a decimated forest; nothing better to recycle than a seemingly obsolete piece of wood. As the forests begin to regenerate and grow again, we are glad to be surrounded by memories of the past in our homes, and excited to be a part of this innovative process.
- February 13, 2013
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Are you looking for ways to spice up your powder room? Ever wondered exactly what it is about those bathrooms shown in magazines that makes them seem so flawless and refined? Or maybe you just love feasting your eyes on pictures of pretty potties? All of the above? You’ve come to the right place.
Next time you’re scrutinizing a fabulous powder room shot in your favorite home magazine, take a moment to look at the vanity, and, more specifically, the sink. Is it a vessel sink? I thought so.
Vessel sinks are the ideal way to add class, interest, and one-of-a-kind-ness to a bathroom. When placed upon a unique furniture piece (rather than the boring old Home Depot vanity special), they create a focal piece in your home that will keep guests lingering in the bathroom. While they are not suggested for every bathroom in your home, they are 100% ideal for the powder room.
When you open up your mind to the world of furniture piece vanities and vessel sinks, rather than traditional bathroom options, the possibilities are exciting and endless. You can get creative with your sink, and use just about anything that will hold water, or you can go with a more traditional option and choose an elegant and simple vessel sink. Here are some ideas to help you choose your path to powder room glory:
Traditional:
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Rustic:
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Eclectic (and a little bit crazy):
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Bringing it all together:
So, let’s recap. The first ingredients to a perfect powder are a vessel sink and a unique furniture piece. Next, throw in a contrasting/complimenting mirror with an unusual shape or frame. Finally, add wall sconces, wall paper, tile, etc, and VOILA! You have the recipe for an unforgettable powder room.
Like always, if you have questions on how to create a bathroom masterpiece in your own home, Home on the Range is here to help. You may have noticed that we had a number of our own projects displayed in this post, and we have lots of experience in creating one of a kind spaces. Stop in to our showroom today, or click here to contact us through our website!
- February 8, 2013
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Okay, let’s face it- stairways can be awkward sometimes. They can be awkward to decorate, awkward to look at, and awkward to carry laundry baskets through. People generally try to get through them as quickly as possible. Though they are high traffic areas of the home, they’re often treated more like necessary transitions to somewhere else, rather than spaces that are all their own.
Fun fact: Stairways don’t have to be awkward. Even tiny ones. It’s true.
There are so many things that you can do to your staircase to add interest, and to incorporate it into the rest of your home. Ways to make it look more open, ways to make it look more inviting, ways to make it look like part of where you live. Let’s chat about some of them.
Art, photos and frames:
Start by adding visual interest to your stairway. Art pieces or photos are a great way to accomplish this. Use different sizes and shapes of frames for a fun, funky staircase.
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For something a little bit more simple and elegant, use the same frame with coordinating art pieces or photos. Using the entire wall space (to the ceiling) is a great way to make a small space like a stairwell seem a lot bigger. Experiment with different layouts and see what works!
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Mirrors:
Mirrors are the number one way to make a small space seem bigger. They have this magical way of opening a room right up, and are the perfect addition to a tiny little stairway. Again, you can choose from a number of different mirror methods to achieve the look you want. Use one big mirror, three or four medium sized square or rectangular mirrors, or lots of little mirrors of different shapes and sizes… you could even try incorporating them with your art pieces if you wanted to get really crazy with it.
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Built-in Book-cases:
Now there’s an idea! Make your stairway useful for something other than huffing and puffing and tripping and falling. Kill two birds with one stone by beautifying your stairway AND adding more storage space in your home. You can thank me later. Here are some beautiful examples of this thrilling idea:
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Accessorize:
Think of some other things besides art and family photos that you can use to spice up your stairwell. There’s really no limit to where you can take this, but here are a couple of ideas for you:
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Put it all together:
Any one of these ideas would work beautifully on its own, but just think of what would happen if you were to put them all together. Stair perfection. Mix and match. Use what you have available, or stop in to the Home on the Range showroom to find something new… we’ll help you out!
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Bonus:
Did you notice the light fixtures throughout this post? Lighting is another great way to add interest and feeling to your stairway. A stairway is a beautiful place for a chandelier, or a set of unique wall sconces.
Thanks for visiting, I hope everyone has a great weekend redecorating their stairwells!
- February 1, 2013
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We had so much fun with our last post Around the World in 80 Doors, that we just couldn’t resist doing another fun one today. There is a very specific category of photography that I love: pictures taken of beautiful places around the world through unique and ornate doors and windows.
I told you it was specific.
But, once I share this collection of photographic gems with you, I’m sure you’ll agree- these types of pictures are the best! Have you ever taken any pictures through a window or door? We would love to see them! Share them with us on our Facebook page!
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See? I told you it would be fun! Don’t forget to share your favorite pictures with us on Facebook!
- January 18, 2013
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Last week we talked about an upcoming design trend, and how to translate that trend into your own home if you happen to live in a snowy environment. Decorating with white has reclaimed a spot on the top of the charts, but if you abide in the mountains, you may know that decorating in all white is a taboo. I mean, really, who wants to live in a snow cave?
But wait! There are ways to carefully edge around this no-no, and to create a stunning space that is not only warm and white and cozy, but is also chic as chic can be. If you missed last week’s post that covered HOW to design with white in your mountain home, you can find it here. Today, as promised, we are going to discuss products that will help you bring your vision to life. Would you be surprised if I told you that you can find all of these products at the Home on the Range showroom? Well, surprise! We have all this and more, and the best part is, if we don’t have exactly what you’re looking for, we are more than happy to help you find it.
Last week we talked about how important it is to use warmer colors and textures along with white when designing in the mountains. We absolutely love the leather, rivets, and distressed-wood-claw-feet of this stool/ottoman. It would look great paired with leather chairs, or with other white decor items.
This birch tree floor lamp is a great example of using “off-whites” to warm up your space, while also giving the all-white feeling. An added bonus of using a lamp like this is that it brings in the rustic/natural feel that we are so fond of seeing in mountain design.
These porcelain and pewter serving pieces are ideal for a classy, white winter escape. The color and texture of the antlers add a rustic interest to the pieces, while the shine of the pewter helps to cut the starkness of the white. These would be great used as centerpieces on a dining or coffee table, hung with other trays to create a focal wall, or used for serving at an apres-ski party.
Are you noticing our rustic trend here? These pillows are perfect for a mountain lodge. They kill two trend birds with one stone because not only are they fashionably white, but they also feature designs current favorite creature: the stag. For more on “Going Stag” read our post here. Also, if you choose pure white pillows (like the one on the bottom), make sure to surround them with other types of warmth, like burlap, off-white bedding, or a fur throw.
Speaking of fur, while our last product is not actually a white decor item, it IS a perfect companion to these white decor items. We talked about the importance of adding the feeling of warmth through textures and colors, and really there are few better ways to do that than by using soft, fluffy, warm, fur. A fur throw or pillow strategically placed in your space is an easy way to add a volume of warmth and comfort that is more difficult to achieve otherwise.
If you love what you see here, or are looking for a bit more inspiration in creating you white mountain retreat, come visit us at the Home on the Range showroom today! You can also find our ideas on Pinterest, or see more of our mountain work in our website portfolio. Stay warm out there!
- January 11, 2013
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Whiteout Conditions-How to use white in design if you live in the mountains
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We all know that trends have a way of coming back around. For better or for worse, the things we think we’ve left behind tend to constantly resurface in the present. This holds true in every aspect of culture, and interior design is no exception. Recently, we have seen all white decorating make it’s comeback. From shabby-chic to super-elegant, living room, to bedroom to kitchen, interior design trends are experiencing a whiteout.
Well, we live in the mountains.
In the mountains, you can’t just slap a coat of whitewash up on the walls and reupholster the furniture in stark white. Why? Because Colorado winters already provide more white than just about anyone is prepared to deal with. We currently have 136 inches of white here in Steamboat Springs, and while the idea of having a chic white interior may sound exciting, you’ll find that if you live anywhere that it snows for a significant chunk of the year, the results of this color shift will be underwhelming. In our neck of the woods, it’s important to make warmth a central factor in design. This doesn’t have as much to do with where we place the heaters as it does with the colors, textures and materials that we use when creating spaces.
But if you are over the moon about this trend, and if, like us, you are a ski town-dweller, you don’t have to just suffer through it and resign yourself to using only colors from the rainbow. You CAN use white in your interior design, you just have to be a little bit more cautious and subtle about it.
Following these VERY IMPORTANT tips will ensure that you can stay current in your mountain retreat without creating the feeling that you live in an igloo.
1. Avoid using entirely 100% white.
Experiment with different shades of white, like off-whites, eggshells and ivories. Subtracting even minutely from stark white will warm your room up exponentially, while still giving you the look you are going for.
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2. Add some rustic touches.
Think less shabby-chic and more rugged-elegant. Beams, logs, and wood floors go a long way in making mountain interiors feel more cozy and inviting, and when you combine that traditional rustic style with white accents, the contrast that it creates is just beautiful.
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3. Accessorize wisely.
Don’t choose all-white accessories… instead, choose accessories (like throws, pillows, candles, candle holders, mirrors, frames, etc) that will highlight the white that you already have in the space rather than overwhelming it. Fur and burlap are materials that are very in right now, and not only are they perfect for accessorizing in the mountains, they also look fantastic when paired with white decor.
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4. An accent color wouldn’t be the end of the world.
Give it a shot. You might be surprised. Try out a red pillow here, a red candle there. Since you’re working with white, you can really use just about any color you want. Actually, that’s not true. Try to stay away from blue and other “cool” colors and instead search out warmer colors like reds or golds. They don’t have to be vibrant, but adding a little bit of color will make you feel warmer, even when it’s cold outside.
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5. Texturize.
When decorating your space, try to keep texture in the forefront of your mind. Textures are a sneaky way to apply feeling and style to a room without having to just come right out and say it. Imagine a white room, wood floor, wood beams. Now imagine that same floor with a fluffy sheepskin rug on it. Better right? Thought so.
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We were going to make one big long post with our mountain white decorating tips AND products that we suggest for mountain white decorating, but we thought that would just be too much for you all at once, so make sure and keep an eye out next week when we will do a follow up to this post that will include great products for decorating with white and where to find them (spoiler alert: it’s Home on the Range). Until then, enjoy the rest of your week, and Happy New Year from Home on the Range!
- January 3, 2013
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Christmas time is finally really here, I have just been so excited about it! I love the lights, the trees, the smells, the spirit, the music, and mostly the SNOW that we’ve been getting in the last few days! To celebrate the season, Home on the Range is going holiday from now until the big day! Join us for a series of Christmas blog posts that will help you get inspired to bring the holiday spirit into your own home (if it’s not already there).
Today we’re sharing some of our favorite Christmas-scapes with you. Whether you’re in the mood for tree-scapes, mantle-scapes, table-scapes, or entry-scapes, look no further. We have compiled a collection of Christmas decorating glory that we hope will help inspire you to take your own Christmas-scape to the next level.
Outdoor Christmas-scapes: Incorporating items like lanterns and candles with a wreath or leftover greenery from your Christmas tree makes a beautiful impression without taking up too much of your precious holiday time. Try arranging greenery in containers like baskets, planters or old washtubs and adding pine cones and branches for a rustic approach.
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Christmas table-scapes: Setting your table for Christmas is one of the easiest ways to add a holiday feel to your home that also makes it feel well polished and put together. Mason jars are ever-popular centerpieces, and using different sizes and styles creates a little bit of visual excitement and variety. Candles are a table’s best friend, not only during the holidays, but at any time of the year. Candles are pretty, and you can use different colors and shapes to highlight your current decorating theme. Best of all, when lit, they contribute an intimacy to your dining experience that is hard to achieve without them… think “mood lighting”.
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Christmas mantle-scapes: There are so many many many ideas for decorating your fireplace mantle for Christmas, whether it is big or small, fat or skinny, short or tall. The mantle decoration is one of the most eye-catching displays, and will set the theme for your entire Christmas decorating scheme. Adding or changing a few simple elements can give you an entirely different feel, so play around with it and see what works best for you! A few key elements to get you started are candles, greenery, and berries (or anything else that will add a splash of color) Here are some of our favorites:
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A few extra details: At Home on the Range, “It’s all in the details” are words we live by. Seriously, the details make the space. Focusing on the small picture will create a unique environment, and will begin to allow the big picture to fall into place on its own. Look at what you already have in your home and try to imagine what you can work with to create something new. If you are unsure of where to start, or if you are just looking for a little bit of extra inspiration to fill in your decorating holes, you can try a few of these easy decorations that are simple and elegant, but pack a big style punch.
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Enjoy your Christmas decorating time, and don’t forget to stop into our showroom for all of your last minute decorating items! All of our Christmas decor is 30% off through Christmas Eve!
- December 21, 2012
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Christmas time is finally really here, I have just been so excited about it! I love the lights, the trees, the smells, the spirit, the music, and mostly the SNOW that we’ve been getting in the last few days! To celebrate the season, Home on the Range is going holiday from now until the big day! Join us for a series of Christmas blog posts that will help you get inspired to bring the holiday spirit into your own home (if it’s not already there).
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You may recall that in the recent past we showcased some current rustic trends in design- using natural items like antlers, branches and trunks in decorating. What we want to talk about today is how easily those trends transition into holiday decorating. Have you seen Pinterest lately? They’re everywhere!
We love how rustic design brings the outdoors in, and what better time to do that than at Christmas? Think about it, you’re already dragging a large fir tree from the woods into your home while singing songs about Santa’s antlered animals, so while you’re tramping the forests why not collect a few extra armloads of goodies? Or, if you’re a little less Jeremiah Johnson (or maybe your snowshoes are in the shop right now), stop in to the Home on the Range showroom… we can help you choose everything you need for a beautiful, natural Christmas this year.
Here are a few of our favorite “Stag and Twiggy” holiday displays, along with some tips for how to incorporate them into your own space.
Antlers for ornaments: I think this is such a cute idea! Use antlers to hang extra ornaments from, it will help bring a holiday feel to your entire home! You can use elegant antique ornaments, or use colorful new ornaments for a more funky modern feel.
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Twig Stars: Collect branches from wherever you can find them (we have them for sale here at the Home on the Range showroom, hint hint) and use them to create rustic stars that you can hang on the wall… try wrapping Christmas lights around them for an extra holiday kick.
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Twig Centerpieces: Twigs and branches can make beautiful focal points for centerpieces. They add height without being too heavy or solid, and you can still see through them! If you want to add a little something extra, you can hang tiny ornaments from the branches, spray them with shimmer, or use pre lit branches.
-I love the pine cones and lights in the base of this centerpiece, it looks very wintery and natural, but cozy and warm at the same time.
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-I like the lights at the tips of all of the branches in this centerpiece. White decorations are growing in popularity this year, but if you live somewhere like Steamboat where it snows ALL the time, you have to be very careful when using white in decorating. It tends to feel cold and bare when what you really want is a warm, inviting respite from the outdoors.
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Stag Centerpieces: They’re so cute. I just love these tiny deer, I can’t even tell you. Intermixing deer with greenery, lights, candles, and any small antique items you might have on hand is a quick way to make a beautiful, unique centerpiece that will get you plenty of compliments.
-This is probably my favorite centerpiece ever. In the whole world. I wasn’t kidding when I said I love tiny deer, but even more than just that I love the punched tin candle holders mixed with the glass tea lights which contrast with the natural pine cones. It just works.
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-This one is perfect because it combines the rustic elements of the “stag and twig method” (I made that up, what do you think?), burlap and birch bark cups with more traditional, polished items like glass and white tea lights to create a centerpiece that perfectly embodies rugged elegance.
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Or, if you already have your house all done up in rustic style, there are also ways to decorate around your existing pieces. I love this mantle-scape with the wreath around the faux stag head. The pinecones, feathers and lanterns in the display give the room a very lodge-y feel that is easy to recreate in your own home.
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If you are looking for any of these holiday decorations, stop into the Home on the Range showroom, we have swag, garland, twigs, branches, ornaments, feathers, stag heads, antlers and figurines, as well as candles and candle holders. Basically we are your one stop shop for everything rustic and Christmas!
- December 19, 2012
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