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Frank Lloyd Wright Prairie Style House: Design Components

Last week, we took you on a photographic tour of the Frank Lloyd Wright style house designed by Architect Joe Patrick Robbins, AIA, that Lynne Bier is currently working on in Houston, Texas. Though commuting from Steamboat to Houston and “long distance design” come with their own set of obstacles, it is very exciting to be a part of such a fun and unique project. The “Prairie Style” that Frank Lloyd Wright pioneered has a very distinct look that is not often seen in the mountains, so working on this house is a new design experience and also a welcomed change of pace for Lynne and Home on the Range. So, without further ado, here are some of the elements that will be featured in the house:

While Prairie Style tends to use more rectangular and linear shapes, and the first pendant fits the typical interpretation of the style, the round geometric shape of the second pendant still works well with the Prairie style. It will be hanging in the two story stairway with the tall corner windows and will help to soften the tall rectangular shape of the tower. The bath vanity light fixture by Hubbardton Forge has a very Prairie Style back plate that is softened with the oval glass.

Frank Lloyd Wright Lighting | Home on the Range

Kitchen pendant lamp

Frank Lloyd Wright house lighting | Home on the Range

Circular pendant lamp

Master bedroom light fixture

Another way that we are focusing on the linear in this house is through hardware choices. These elegant pieces are clean and simple, yet unique and interesting at the same time. The top pull from Emtek exhibits the linear form, while the bottom pull from Schaub is a softer, more contemporary interpretation and both are perfect additions to a Prairie Style home.

When using an abundance of prominent lines and strong geometric shapes in a space, it’s definitely important to focus on color, which helps to avoid an institutional feeling of starkness. Here are some of our color choices, I love the subtle greens, creams, and especially the coppery shade in the light fixture, which will help play off of the cherry cabinets in the kitchen cabinets and the custom dining room hutch.

Frank Lloyd Wright style light fixture | Home on the Range

Dining Chandelier by Hubbardton Forge

The master bath tub pulls the soft gray green into the bathroom and we will use the same color on the entry built-in cabinet and on the walls in the master bedroom.

Prairie style soaker tub | Home on the Range

Master bath free standing tub with custom color, by Cheviot.

We’re bringing the outside in by putting the stone from the exterior on the wall of the powder room – it will be a great textural backdrop to the Noche Travertine countertop and custom bronze sink.

Frank Lloyd Wright style stone | Home on the Range

Exterior Stone with linear lay

Are you getting more excited to see the final result? I know we are! Stay on the look out for more updates about the Houston Prairie Style house as we progress. We are thrilled to be able to share this project with you!

March 8, 2013
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Reminiscent of Frank Lloyd Wright

If you read our post last summer, or are familiar with Frank Lloyd Wright, you know that he was a brilliant yet controversial architect who was ahead of his time in terms of his design concepts. His work is recognized globally and, over the course of his life, he designed a wide array of commercial and residential buildings, from “Pottery House” in Santa Fe, to “Falling Water” in Pennsylvania, to the fabulous Guggenheim Museum in New York City. He was the father of the “Prairie Style” of architecture, which is characterized by linear shapes, unusual geometric details, long, leading, horizontal focal lines, and an open floor plan. Although Frank Lloyd Wright is gone, his contributions to architecture remain and have an ever-widening following. The “Frank Lloyd Wright Style” of design is compelling and iconic.

In the 7 months since our last post, the home in Houston, designed by Steamboat Architect, Joe Patrick Robbins, AIA has come to life! We promised to share pictures of the construction, showing some of the details that are trademarks of the Prairie Style; deep overhangs, clerestory windows, open floor plans and linear lines in the exterior materials, so you can stop holding your breath and see the progress right before your very eyes!

A look at the exterior of the house:

Frank Lloyd Wright House | Home on the Range

framing

Frank Lloyd Wright House 2 | Home on the Range

Progression

Frank Lloyd Wright House 3 | Home on the Range

Just a few weeks ago – we’re getting there!

A look at the interior of the house:

Frank Lloyd Wright House Interior 2 | Home on the Range

Framing a bedroom

Frank Lloyd Wright House Interior 3 | Home on the Range

Progression1

Frank Lloyd Wright House Interior 4 | Home on the Range

Just wait until this is painted!

The Crew:

Lynne with the home owners

Joe Robbins brings it to life

Temple Pace (the builder of the house) with the home owners

Temple Pace (the builder of the house) with Joe Robbins and one of the home owners

You can be sure that we will share plenty more photos as the interior of the house continues to progress. Look for an upcoming post on the pieces and components that we will be incorporating into this unique home!

March 6, 2013
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The Vessel Sink

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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A Room With a View

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!

Image via Xena Bites Back

Image via Art.Co.UK

Image via Blue Pueblo

Image via Pinterest

Image via a Life of Beauty and Grace

Image via La Vie Extrordinaire

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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Whiteout Conditions: The Product Post

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

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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Our Favorite Christmas-scapes

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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Image via Jim Fairfax

Image via Chic Fluff

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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Guest Post: Have a Real Rustic Christmas

We are excited to have Alexandra from TilesUK guest posting for us this week! She has lots of great ideas about how to create a rustic holiday display in your home, just in time for Christmas decorating!

Have a Real Rustic Christmas

Christmas comes but once a year, so you need to make the most of it and create a welcoming atmosphere. Your solution…a cosy, snug, rustic design. Rustic Christmas ornaments and decorations are uncomplicated, yet give a stunning look in their simplicity. Whether you’re simply adding a few elements, or completely redoing your living room into a log cabin, you can be sure to find a wide variety of Christmas decorations that will suit all your needs.

So why not grab a mulled wine, sit back, and settle in to enjoy some rustic Christmas inspiration?

The Tree

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Items of the outdoors are key when it comes to a rustic design, so why not do this quickly and effectively by welcoming a real Christmas tree into your living area? For a rustic tree, it’s always good to keep to a colour theme; red, gold and brown are always nice. To create a warm and textured feel to your Christmas tree, you can add wooden and felt ‘mix and match’ decorations, stars and reindeer which have simply been sewn and stuffed. These are perfect examples of rustic tree decorations. One tip to remember; try and keep away from tinsel. Instead, try adding glittery twigs which can hang out of the Christmas tree, which will add a new dimension and a unique feel to your tree.

Take a Rustic Seat

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Setting the dining table is just as important as decorating the tree. You should begin your design with an eye-catching centre piece, large bark candles varying in size, or a small, ‘cute’ Christmas tree would be perfect. You can complement the centre piece with a rustic backdrop; a table cloth which is green tartan, for instance, would be perfect. When setting a rustic Christmas dining table, don’t neglect colour just because you’re going for a rustic design, this does not mean everything has to be wooden or brown. Consider setting the dining table with vibrant red chargers and pine green plates. For a little finishing touch, you can add snippings from your Christmas tree, or a few red berries over your table.

Bits and Bobs Around the House

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Simple additions throughout your home will make a massive impression. In keeping with the colour theme of your tree you can add candles, bunting and other decorations. Leaving handfuls of baubles and pinecones, lost in a little ribbon and sprinkled with a pinch of glitter, will welcome the rustic theme throughout, for an inexpensive price and minimal effort. Hand crafting a few items is perfect for creating a rustic feel, whilst creating your own bunting out of recycled Christmas cards is not only ‘green’, it is ideal for the rustic Christmas feel.

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Hopefully, these simple tips have given you some great ideas on how to create the perfect rustic home at Christmas. Remember not to neglect a room; even if you just simply place a few pinecones in the corner this will be extremely effective. Try to make some of the pieces yourself, this way you will save money and keep the kids out of trouble while you wait for Santa to arrive.

This blog was written by Alexandra, a keen home interior design follower who loves to share her ideas with anyone. One of the rooms which is hard not to neglect is the bathroom, so why not get it in tiptop condition ready for your Christmas guests with TilesUK’s help?

December 7, 2012
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In-Home Library Inspiration

Who doesn’t want a library in their house? I know I sure do. I think it might have started when I was a little girl watching Beauty and the Beast, or it may just be because I love books so much, but the idea of having my very own special library just tickles me to death. There are so many ways to create your own in-home library, whether you have a lot of space, or just a little bit. Adding a library to your home gives it that little extra touch of class and personality that will set it apart from all others.

Here are some of our favorite library inspirations, along with some little tips for getting started.

1. To create a library, all you REALLY need is a lot of books, the rest will follow.

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2. Ladders help… so do spiral staircases.

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Image via Bodie and Fou

3. If you have an entire room to dedicate to your library, the possibilities are endless.

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Image via Beautiful-Libraries

4. If you don’t have an entire room to dedicate to your library, the possibilities are endless.

Hallways are perfect for libraries:

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Stairwells work great too:

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Or, use an empty wall:

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For advice on taking the plunge to create your in-home library, stop into Home on the Range. We have shelves, chairs, bookends, candles, lamps, and anything else you might need to bring your library dreams to life.

November 28, 2012
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Going Stag

Image via Martyn Lawrence Bullard

Get it? Going “Stag”? We crack ourselves up sometimes. But seriously, today we are going to talk about a new trend that is very “deer” to our hearts (oops, did it again). It’s a trend that brings traditional icons into the modern age: using antlers and taxidermy in interior design.

Image via Cote de Texas

I think this trend is developing as an add-on to the rustic cabin/mountain lodge craze that we have been seeing over the past year. And, just like with the cabin craze, it seems that people are re-creating a classic figure. They are taking the deer head, a rustic lodge accessory that is steeped in tradition, and turning into something different that fits a newer definition of style. Instead of seeing massive taxidermied elk glaring down at us with glassy eyes, we are seeing antlers incorporated into centerpieces. We are seeing smaller animal skulls mounted on plaques. We are seeing subtle signs of wildlife in the home that give us the overall impression of a rugged environment, without being visually assaulted by it.

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Now, if you are a lover of (live) animals, or are still scarred from that scene in Bambi (you know the one I’m talking about), don’t fret. You can still hop on the stag-wagon… we’ll show you how.

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In many spaces, hunting trophies are actually being replaced by faux taxidermy. Wooden deer heads can be mounted over mantles, and statues can take the place of skulls. Remember not to forego the purchase of antler accessories for “moral reasons”. Did you know that elk actually shed their antlers every year? In Jackson Hole, Wyoming, the Boy Scouts then collect these antlers and auction them off to fund their program, and that is where the majority of your antler products come from.

Image via Spring Creek Ranch

You can also consider other ideas to enhance your room, like bringing the deer off of the wall. Using other stag accessories like pillows, throws, art, towels, etc. can really help you create a cohesive feeling in your space.

If you’ve just been absolutely dying to bring some modern tradition into your home, here are some ideas for you. These are all products that we have in the Home on the Range showroom right now! Don’t delay, or you could “deer”ly regret it (okay I’m done, I promise!)