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Color Inspiration- Green

We love color. Color drives the world and how we see it. No one sees color in the same way, but nevertheless every color has some sort of strong significance to every single person in the world. It’s amazing! In interior design, we’re lucky to get to work with color on a daily basis. We get to study it, enjoy it, and more interestingly, we get to learn how each of our clients view color in their own way.

This love of color has spurred us to start a series on color in design. We will dedicate a post each week to a different color, and share some pictures that speak to and inspire us about each of them.

This week’s color is green! Green is an easy color to talk about, especially where we live. We have green leaves, green needles, green grass, green pastures, green rivers, green pastures, green everything! For a while, it was a little bit harder to find green indoors, as the color had fallen out of favor in the design mainstream. Thankfully though, we are watching it’s return, and in bold fashion!

Think of different shades of green, what do you see? A cozy lodge fireplace room, a peeling farmhouse hutch, a wilderness walk, a velvet upholstered chair in the hunt club? Something else entirely? That is what is so beautiful about color, we can make it our own.

We would like to share some beautiful images of green, each very different in style and presence, but that all still embody one specific color.

Green Interior Design | Home on the Range

Image via Giants in Lifestyle

Eclectic Living Room by San Francisco Interior Designers & Decorators Leslie Yvonne Lundgren

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Image via MFAB

Image via The Buzz

What do you think? Which photo, or shade of green, is your favorite? Which one speaks to you? Share with us below in the comments, or on Facebook! You can also follow us on Pinterest to see more color inspirations. Next week’s color is Blue, so make sure and stop by for some more beautiful images, as well as tips on how to decorate with blue when you live in the mountains!

April 11, 2014
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Dreams of Morocco

Let’s take a little trip today, shall we? Around the world perhaps? To a place buried in the sand, but steeped in culture and history. A place where the landscape is stark, but the people are colorful and so are their creations. Where nomads wander and converge and deal and trade. Let’s take a trip to Morocco.

Colors, textures and pattern are all integral pieces of Moroccan design. Glass, ceramic, textile, wood, paint, dye, metal, and leather are all incorporated in these creations, and the more colors the better!

Moroccan Interior Design | Home on the Range

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Moroccan textiles are absolutely gorgeous. They are known for their rugs, pillows, poufs and tapestries.

Image via Tranquility

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Color doesn’t always characterize Moroccan style though, sometimes it is pure and white, fresh and inviting. Exactly what you crave when you’re in the Sahara desert!

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Image via Remodelista

I love the mix of materials in these poufs, look at the seashells inlaid into the tops of some of them! Beads and sequins are often hand sewn onto these beauties.

Image via Eclectic Bohemian

Lights and lanterns are also well known items in Moroccan design. They are generally made from glass and metal, and are all different shapes and sizes. Aren’t they beautiful?

Image via Beers and Beans

Inlaid furniture and mirrors are another characteristic element of Moroccan style. Traditionally done by hand, these pieces are always stunning and one of a kind!

Image via Pinterest

I hope you enjoyed our trip abroad today! For more global inspiration, follow us on Pinterest! You can also like us on Facebook to have daily design inspiration sent straight to your wall! Or, if you are in the Steamboat area, come visit our showroom to see the Moroccan and Moroccan inspired pieces that we have in stock!

April 9, 2014
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Bunk House Inspiration

Guess what? We are currently help renovate and remodel an old bunk house near Estes Park, CO! The house is super funky, crazy and unique. It began as one very small building that was a livery (where animals are kept and boarded) years and years and years ago. From there, new rooms were added one by one, so each room is on its own level, with its own ceiling height, and it’s own shape and angle! It’s crazy! But so much fun to work on- we get to come up with ideas to update the bunk house, while at the same time keeping it funky and historical. Here are some of the design inspirations we’re using!

For more bunk house inspiration, follow us on Pinterest, Facebook and Houzz!

March 14, 2014
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The Trough Sink

In our last post, we talked about how important small details can be in the overall scheme of design, and how sinks contribute so much bang for your buck. We shared why we love farmhouse sinks, as well as some really neat unique variations on the traditional farmhouse sink. Today, we’re doing the same thing with trough sinks! What is a trough sink, you ask? Well, let me start by saying that you will know it when you see it! But, to give you some background info, a trough sink (pronounced like “off” with a “tr” at the beginning), is called such because it emulates a food trough that farmers and ranchers use to feed their animals. It is long, with multiple faucets, and while it can be similar to a farmhouse sink, it is usually set into the counter-top and lacks the apron that characterizes it’s farmhouse counterpart. We love trough sinks because they bring a fantastic rustic vibe to a space that no “normal” sink ever could. They transport you directly back to the ranch, without ever having to leave your own bathroom!

Today we’re going to share some fantastic trough sinks. Some of them are traditional troughs that fit seamlessly into their environments, and others are unique twists on troughs that add a big bang to their space.

This is the most common version of the trough sink. See, I told you you’d recognize it! It looks beautiful here set into the hand hewn wood vanity top, and the more finished mirror frame and sconces add a nice contrast of styles… very elegantly rustic!

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This is a western bathroom from one of our projects located at the Steamboat ski-area. Here, the trough sink completes the rustic barn feel with ease and style!

Image via Home on the Range

The stone trough sink on the chunk work bench vanity, along with the plumbing, backsplash, mirror, and textured walls make for an absolutely incredible space. There are no words for this- it’s beautiful.

Image via The Gifts of Life

Here’s another fun and funky bathroom with an unusual twist on the trough sink. It looks to me like a giant old dough-bowl. All of the different components create a look that is rustic all the way! What do you like about this bathroom?

Image via Ragland Hill Social

This final trough sink was hand forged by a blacksmith. It doesn’t get any more unique than that! It fits in so beautifully with the also hand hewn beam vanity, and once again the contrasts here really add interest!

Image via Pinterest

These sink posts have been one small example of how important the little details can be to the overall outcome in design. Whether it’s rugs, hardware, plumbing, lighting, furniture or finishes, each element should be well thought out and carefully selected if you want your end result to be just perfect!

For more rustic rooms, sink ideas, details and tips, visit us on Pinterest, or follow us on Facebook! To learn more about details and design services, contact us today for a consultation!

February 28, 2014
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The Farmhouse Sink

At Home on the Range, we are detail people. While we know that the “big picture” is important, we also know that it is the tiny details that actually make up the big picture. We try to focus on every tiny thing in the space, including fixtures, finishes, trim, flooring, furniture, fabric, leather, accessories, materials, etc, because we know that each one of these things contributes to the overall feel of the room, and if the details don’t work together, then the “big picture” is flawed. Little things that seem insignificant, like sinks, light fixtures, and hardware, can make or break your space. We love creating rustic, western, and mountain designs, and farmhouse and trough sinks are great additions to these themes. Today I want to show you some great examples of some sinks that don’t detract from or neutralize their spaces, but instead contribute a huge style element that would otherwise be overlooked.

Just for fun, we’ll start out with the most traditional farmhouse sink. The deep bucket with an apron across the front is what characterizes a farmhouse sink, though these days there are so many creative variations on the original!

Image via Remodelista

Here’s a great example of a “creative variation” on a farmhouse sink. You can still see the deep bucket and “front apron”, but I love how they used galvanized tubs instead of a single porcelain sink. What a fun look!

Image via Livin’ Easy

This is a bathroom version of a traditional farmhouse sink. They did a great job of incorporating the apron into the vanity, and the contrasting colors of the vanity, sink and mirror look beautiful together.

Image via Cabinspiration

Here’s another unusual sink- I don’t know if it could really be called a farmhouse sink or not, but I’m still including it in this post because I love it and I think it has the same feel! Again the use of galvanized metal transports you to a farm or ranch bathroom, and the rivets on the sides add a great visual element too!

Image via Givonehome

For more fun and creative design elements, follow us on Pinterest! You can also like us on Facebook to have daily design inspiration delivered straight to your wall! Stay tuned for our next post, which will talk about trough sinks, which are another kind of sink that we love to use!

February 26, 2014
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Guest Post: Wallpaper Vs. Paint- And the Winner Is?

Today we are lucky to have a guest post from Naomi Shaw on the differences between wallpaper and paint, and why you should know about them! Thanks Naomi!

New wallpaper and a fresh coat of paint are both excellent ways to make your walls look new and your décor shine. However, while they’ll both look great for a while, and they’ll both serve your décor if chosen properly, making the decision between wallpaper and paint isn’t always as easy as it seems.

Use these tips to help you decide what’s best for your home and your walls.

What’s the Weather Like?

The weather doesn’t have anything to do with what you choose to put in your home or on your walls, right? After all, you have air conditioning and you use the heater in your winter to keep your home comfortable and toasty.

The truth is that the weather in your area and around your home really does make a difference when it comes to whether you should choose paint or wallpaper.

In areas where you have high humidity, wallpaper is likely to start peeling before you’re ready to replace it. So if you have a home in Florida where it is very humid, it is something you need to take into consideration, as it could start to pull away from the walls and turn into a costly repair job.

Paint isn’t as likely to be affected by weather as wallpaper, so in areas where humidity is very high, it’s generally a better choice. If you want texture, choose faux-finish or specialty paint.

Consider Your Walls

The material used to make your walls isn’t something you’ve likely considered too much unless you built your home. However, not all homes use the standard drywall that you see in most houses.

If you live in an older home, there’s a good chance you have plaster walls. While plaster is great for keeping your home a pleasant temperature and blocking sound, it doesn’t always hold up to wallpaper chemicals and the damage it can go through when the wallpaper needs to be stripped.

Image via Locati Architects

If you’re going to put wallpaper up on your plaster walls, make sure they’re strong and you don’t use abrasive adhesive. Otherwise, sticking with paint is your best bet.

Selling Soon?

Perhaps you just bought your home and you’re planning to stay put for as long as you can imagine. If that’s the case, choosing wallpaper or paint doesn’t have much to do with what potential buyers might want.

If you’re considering putting your home on the market soon, however, you may want to reconsider wallpaper, as many buyers are concerned with mold buildup since wallpaper doesn’t “breathe” quite like paint. This is especially true if you live in a humid area.

Paint is also the more common choice among home buyers, so you’ll want to keep that in mind. Wallpaper might even negatively affect your ability to sell your home as quickly as you want to.

Deciding what’s right for your home, wallpaper or paint, is a personal decision, and it’s one you’ll have to live with. However, taking the factors presented above into consideration is important.

If you don’t make the right decision, you can always go the other way later on, but it could be a real inconvenience and expense that you wouldn’t otherwise have.

Naomi Shaw is a freelance writer who resides in Southern California. She loves to write about home decor and home renovation. In her free time she likes to find new DIY crafts and hang out with her 3 children and husband.

February 21, 2014
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Rustic Reading Nooks

This is the view from my window today.

It doesn’t show signs of stopping! Kind of makes a person want to curl up in a warm place with a blanket, a good book, and a cup of hot tea, doesn’t it? In a cozy little hideaway? Full of pillows and cushions?

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Yep, that would be perfect.

We have seen some pretty creative reading nooks in our time, but our very favorites seem to be of the rustic variety. There’s just something about the mix of materials that make rustic nooks that much more cozy and inviting.

Rustic Bedroom by Gallatin Gateway Building Supplies Montana Reclaimed Lumber Co.

I’m pretty sure that I could actually spend the rest of the winter in one of these little utopias. Couldn’t you?

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Come Springtime, I’ll roll out of my rustic reading nook like a bear emerging from hibernation.

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But until then, I’ll just be here… care to join me?

Image via My New House

For more cozy eye treats, follow us on Pinterest! Or, you can also like us on Facebook to stay up to date with Home on the Range and receive daily design inspiration straight to your wall! Stay warm out there everyone!

January 10, 2014
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Crazy Christmas Trees

More Christmas fun today! We are just days away from our favorite holiday, and today we wanted to share something that we thought would bring a little smile to your day! There are ALL SORTS of Christmas trees, and everyone seems to have their very own special methods and traditions for decorating them. Some people use white lights, some used colored lights. Some people use tinsel, and some use garland. Some people use ladders, and some people use books. Some people use tutus.

Wait, what?

Yes, that’s right, today we are going to be sharing some of the craziest and most over the top trees that we could find. Tell us what you think! Which one is your favorite? Which one do you think is the most creative? The most outrageous? The most normal? Share with us!

The Porch Pedestal Tree:

Crazy Christmas Trees | Home on the Range

Image via Show & Tell

The Big Charlie Brown:

Image via Traditional Home

The Novel Idea Tree:

Image via Classy and Fabulous

Pretty in Pink:

Image via Penny’s Vintage Home

Frosty’s Fiesta:

Image via Trendy Tree

The Primitive Perch:

Image via Jennifer Rizzo

The Subtly Seasonal Tree:

Image via Nicety

The Grinch Gets Caught:

Image via Meta Picture

The Merry and Bright:

Image via Allsorts

The Winter Wonderland Tree:

Image via Pinterest

So? What did you think? Don’t hold anything back!

Do you have a fun, creative, funky, traditional, or any other kind of tree? We would love to see it! Share a picture of it with us on Facebook! Or, for more fun Christmas ideas, follow us on Pinterest. Happy holidays everyone!

December 18, 2013
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A Mountain Christmas

They say that there’s no place like home for the holidays, and that home is where the heart is.

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For us, our hearts and homes lie in the mountains.

Image via Winter Cozy

In mountain communities, the Christmas season is like nowhere else. You can feel the holiday everywhere you go, in everything you do, and what makes it even better is that you can see that everyone you meet feels the same thing.

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The mountains, skies, trees and rivers join in the celebration, creating a beautiful real life snow globe.

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Then, when the snow begins to fall, a sense of peace, comfort and quiet begins to come over you, while at the very same time bringing a sense of excitement and nostalgia.

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Christmas time is here again!

December 11, 2013
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Christmas is Coming

We had a very late Thanksgiving this year, which means that now we are that much closer to Christmas! Only 20 days away to be precise! Have you started your decorating yet? Be honest- did you do it before Turkey Day? I won’t tell anyone. At Home on the Range, we love Christmas decor, and we ESPECIALLY love rustic Christmas decor. Whether you already have your home decked out in holiday glory, or you haven’t quite gotten around to starting yet, here are some great rustic holiday decor ideas to get you going (or keep you going).

I really love the rustic crate centerpiece in this room, but what I love the MOST here is the little tree in the olive bucket. I’ve seen galvanized tubs used as tree stands before, which I thought was pretty creative, but I think the tiny tree in the olive bucket is even better! So cute and so rustic!

Rustic Christmas Decor | Home on the Range

Image via Fern Creek Cottage

Vintage sleds are great for rustic holiday decorating, and we see them used pretty frequently here in the mountains. I think that adding a holiday wreath to the sled is a great idea!

Image via Pinterest

This lovely little corner piece brings in four of my favorite rustic decor items: buckets, twigs, pinecones and birch/aspen logs. This is a great piece for the corner because it will add depth, height, and texture to your space, and really give a natural Christmas feel to the room!

Image via to Spitaki mou

Once again, here are a few of my favorite things! This time, they took logs and pinecones and added burlap, mason jars and candles! This centerpiece is so beautiful. It brings nature right into the house using simple, easy to find items.

Image via Home Insides

This advent calendar is ADORABLE. If you have the time and the craft skills, this would be the perfect addition to any rustic Christmas home. All you really need is a big picture frame, tiny buckets, and twine, and voila!

Rustic Advent Calendar | Home on the Range

Image via Craft-O-Maniac

This is the first of what I am certain will be multiple holiday posts from Home on the Range this year, so stay tuned! We love the holidays, and we love to share the holiday inspiration that we find. For more ideas, visit us on Pinterest, or like us on Facebook.