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Ambient Light Fixtures: Home on the Range’s Top 5 Picks

Here are some wonderful light fixtures that can be used for ambient lighting and that transition from rustic to contemporary style. They are from one of our favorite lighting companies, Arteriors home.

This simple transitional lamp can work in many different rooms.

Arteriors’ copper clad table lamp brings the warmth of the copper color into a room.

Note the subtle addition of the crystal drop on the bottom of the clean wood chandelier.

This fun mix of big oversized crystals with metal adds a touch of elegance and whimsy to any style home.

Who else could come up with this great mix of reclaimed wood with a stylized floral motif that once again mixes contemporary and rustic?

Click the “I like what I see” button on the right, and we’ll send you more information on the light fixtures pictured here, or contact the Home on the Range designers to help you find just the right fixture for your space.

—Lynne Bier

Photos via Arteriors

October 7, 2011
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It's All in the Details

Cozy Up by the Fire

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 memories. Take a look at these spaces from the Home on the Range portfolio featuring blazing fireplaces inviting you to sit and stay awhile…

The fireplace in this mountain Arts and Crafts-style home is a focal point at the end of the room that beckons you.

The Western ranch-style house we designed features a fireplace wall in the living room complete with wood storage and television behind reclaimed wood doors…

…but the living room isn’t the only space that benefits from a fireplace. We also love these two fireplaces, which add warmth to a library and bedroom:

What do you love most about cozying up by the fire?

Images: Interior design by Home on the Range; Photos by Tim Murphy; Architecture by Joe Patrick Robbins

September 25, 2011
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Design Tips and Trends

Why Staging is Key in Selling Your Home…

Home staging is an important real estate marketing tool. Staging your house can broaden its appeal to prospective buyers. When potential buyers walk in the door, they want to see a place that’s welcoming—a place they know they can call home.

In fact, AOL Real Estate recently shared this telling statistic:

“According to a HomeGain survey, simple staging techniques, such as cleaning and decluttering, can return up to 10 times the investment. Even more expensive jobs, like repainting rooms, can more than pay for themselves in increased sale price and reduced time on the market.”

So just think of the benefits of having a professional home stager come into your home to help you de-clutter, organize key areas and create furniture layouts that invite people in and make your rooms seem larger. Home on the Range Interiors in Steamboat Springs offers staging services, from working with your existing furnishings to bringing in furniture and accessories. Stop by Home on the Range in Logger’s Lane West of Steamboat to discuss which of our staging options would work the best for you, or contact us to schedule an appointment for one of our designers to come to your house for a consultation. You’ll be happy you did!

Watch for future posts with some key tips on staging your home.

Image: Photo by Tim Murphy; Interior design by Home on the Range; Architecture by Joe Patrick Robbins, AIA

August 30, 2011
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Featured,Western Style

Designing for the Western Lifestyle: An Introduction

The West has always been known for its individuality, rugged landscapes and pioneer spirit. From Cowboy or Pioneer Homestead to Refined Mountain or Rustic Contemporary, we will explore the common elements we have discovered while designing for the Western lifestyle and at the same time show how these elements can be combined to create completely different interiors.

Key elements in designing for the Western lifestyle include:

Creating a cozy, inviting environment where you can gather with family and friends
Bringing the outdoors in by using natural materials — metal, stone and wood for the interior finishes
Selecting a mix of furniture pieces that will stand the test of time
Allowing for each person’s vision of the Western lifestyle to find its expression

Beginning this week, we will be doing a blog series taking you through the ins and outs of five unique styles, all of which fit under the umbrella of Western design: Refined Mountain, Mountain Contemporary, Western Cowboy, Mountain Lodge and New Mexico Territorial. Come back and visit to see how each of these themes fits into interior design for the Western lifestyle. You can even follow the blog to have our updates sent right to your reader or email inbox!