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Functional and Decorative Ottomans

Ottomans are extremely versatile pieces in home design. They not only give you a place to prop up your feet and add a decorative touch to a room, but they also can be used as coffee tables or storage pieces. Here, we’ve compiled a number of examples of ottomans as a gem in both function and form:

At Home on the Range, we’ve used ottomans as coffee tables in multiple Western interior design projects—they just work so well!

This is a fun little ottoman seat in a closet:

Another smart place for an ottoman is at the foot of a bed, like in this chic bedroom design.

This tufted ottoman is another great example of an ottoman as a coffee table.

How have you incorporated ottomans in your home? Leave a comment to share, or feel free to post pictures of your own versatile ottomans on our Facebook page. We’d love to see them!

Photos: 1-2 Interior design by Home on the Range; 3-5 via Houzz as linked above

February 15, 2012
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Events and Happenings

Home on the Range to Attend Design Bloggers Conference

Home on the Range designer Lynne Bier will be attending the upcoming second annual Design Bloggers Conference later this month—Feb. 26-28—in Los Angeles and is looking forward to having a wonderful time while learning valuable information.

An array of accomplished speakers are lined up to talk at the conference, including: renowned interior designers Martyn Lawrence-Bullard and Bunny Williams; the oh-so-popular Tobi Fairley; famous design bloggers Ronda Carman of All the Best and Cassandra LaValle of Coco + Kelley; founder of Dwell with Dignity, Lisa Robison; fabulous stylist Stacy Kunstel; design magazine editors Clint Smith and Kyle Hoepner; DesignSherpa President Adam Japko; and many more. You can find a full list of speakers and their bios online.

After attending the Design Bloggers Conference at the end of February, Lynne will share a follow-up post with details from the event. Be sure to check back to the blog, or follow it to have our updates sent right to you.

February 13, 2012
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Design Tips and Trends,Featured,Featured Products,It's All in the Details

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

February 11, 2012
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Design Tips and Trends,It's All in the Details

They’ve been around for centuries and they are still “what’s hot” today!

Animal prints may seem like a design trend but our view is that they are a timeless design element! When you look at at centuries old manor houses in England, chateaux in France and Bavarian hunting lodges, what will you find? Animal prints and rugs. Animal prints add an eclectic touch to everything from traditional interiors to cutting edge contemporary design. Here are some fun illustrations of various ways designers have incorporated animal prints into their rooms.

William Eubanks is known for creating timeless interiors, including this study featured on The Enchanted Home. Note the tiger stripes on the upholstery.

Renowned designer Bunny Williams also uses animal prints, including the leopard print pillows in this living space.

Of course there are many modern uses for animal prints as well. Here are several of our favorite examples:

Tobi Fairley uses animal prints as decorative accents.

We love the use of the zebra hand towel in this powder bath!

This photo shows a fun use of a cowhide juxtaposed with colorful yellow furniture.

The zebra rug makes a huge statement on the floor of this contemporary bathroom.

For help bringing animal prints into your home, contact Home on the Range.

Photos: 1 via theenchantedhome.blogspot.com; 2 via BunnyWilliams.com; via TobiFairley.com; 4-6 via Houzz

February 4, 2012
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Design Tips and Trends,Featured

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

January 31, 2012
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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

January 26, 2012
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Spotlight On: St. Cloud Mountain Club

The St. Cloud Mountain Club, located in the perfect ski-in, ski-out location at the Steamboat Springs Ski area, is a top notch private membership club catering to the local and second home owners who live away from the ski mountain. The Club offers an array of amenities including valet parking, a ski valet service and boot dryers, which make the transition from home to the slopes that much easier! St. Cloud also offers a wonderful respite from the hectic dining scene on the mountain. I love the fact that if you are meeting friends or family for lunch, you can take off your ski boots and have them warming as you put your feet up in front of the fire and enjoy the serene atmosphere of the Club. In the evening, the St Cloud Mountain club is open for cocktails and appetizers and they host many local events as a way of giving back to the community.

Those of you who have been in Steamboat for a number of years will remember that Home on the Range, and prior to that, Barton’s of Steamboat were in this location and we love how St. Cloud transformed what was originally a mountain-style interior with big log accents into a stylish and contemporary space.

The lounge, pictured below, is a great gathering place for club members, complete with an evening cocktail bar.

Warm tones and comfortable furniture provide coziness after skiing.

Benches make the space feel more open, and the large windows offer a wonderful view of skiers passing by on their way to the slopes which are a few steps away.

Visit the St. Cloud Mountain Club website to find out more about what they have to offer, or stop in for a glass of wine at their stunning bar and enjoy the beautiful contemporary mountain design.

Photos via stcloudmtnclub.com

January 19, 2012
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Featured,It's All in the Details,Western Style

Featured Artist: Susan Schiesser

As you’ve seen in previous blog posts, at Home on the Range we like to collaborate with wonderful artisans and artists who help add a special touch to the homes we work on . Susan Schiesser is one of our favorite artists. Her art works beautifully in our more eclectic and contemporary homes but is versatile enough to transition into more traditional homes as well.

One beautiful piece by Susan is sitting on the fireplace mantel in this warm rustic contemporary living room.

In this eclectic dining room by Home on the Range, another of Susan’s paintings adds a great splash of color and complements the burnt orange fabric on the Berman Rosetti dining chairs and the colors in the chandelier from Crystal Glass Studios.

As Susan describes on her website, her work often contains influences from nature and the environment, and her style is “contemporary realism.” Here are a few more works by Susan that illustrate the dynamic nature of her art:

"Bali" by Susan Schiesser

"Rainbow Barcelona" by Susan Schiesser

"Passionate Undertow" by Susan Schiesser

Visit susanschiesser.30art.com to find out more about her and to see more of her stunning paintings.

If you’re interested in one-of-a-kind interior design, contact Home on the Range today.

Images: 1-2 Interior design by Home on the Range; 3-5 Works by Susan Shiesser

January 18, 2012
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Events and Happenings

Colorado Garden & Home Show Coming Up in February

Get ready to mark your calendars because there’s a wonderful event coming up here in Colorado that you won’t want to miss: the Colorado Garden & Home Show. The show will take place at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver from Feb. 12 – Feb. 19, and it will be a fantastic time for local home and garden enthusiasts.

There will be a number of helpful demonstrations, along with over 1,400 booths on view, more than 10 gardens with their own special themes—and even a “sugar art show.”

The show website describes it best:

“Discover the Rocky Mountain region’s oldest, largest and most prestigious garden and home show – a nine-day spectacular event – where you can find inspiration from the latest ideas and trends in landscaping, gardening and home improvement.”

Be sure to visit the Colorado Garden & Home Show website for more information, including FAQs, directions and a schedule of seminars.

Images via gardeningcolorado.com

January 14, 2012
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Featured,Western Style

Rustic, Mountain Style Home Theater Designs

Builder Magazine recently had a piece featuring a builder’s expectations of “Custom Home Design Trends for 2012,” and home theaters were among the top 10. Since this luxury feature is expected to gain popularity this year, we want to show examples of home theaters with rustic, mountain style. Take a look at these designs…

The finishes in this space have a nice rustic feel, including the textile pattern on the sofa, the warm throw on the ottoman and, of course, the woodwork and cabinetry.

We saw this theater featured on Electronic House and liked the look of the stone. Electronic House also points out “a Rocky Mountain Quartz floor.”

And here’s one from the Home on the Range portfolio. We designed a home theater for a mountain eclectic-style home in Colorado. The natural wood look warms up the space.

If you’re interested in a stylish home theater design for your Western-style home, contact Home on the Range Interiors in Steamboat Springs, CO today.