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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:

Frank Lloyd Wright house | Home on the Range

Lynne with the home owners

Joe Robbins brings it to life

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!

 

 

 

 

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 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!

High Point Market, the largest furnishings industry trade show in the world, takes place October 13-18. The theme of the show this year is “Fashion Focus”, and many colors and patterns have made their way from fashion to home fashion. The 180 Buildings and 2000-plus exhibitors at High Point are buzzing in preparation for Fall Market, and here are some of the objects they are displaying in their showrooms:

  • Earth tones and grey combined. As this new Hickory Chair coffee table ottoman demonstrates, earth tones (tan, goldenrod, linen, etc.) blend well with certain greys. This year’s Market will have a wide variety of warm greys and cool greys and an experienced designer can customize a color combination that is right for you.
ottoman

Hickory Chair ottoman.

 

Dransfield & Ross

Dransfield & Ross

  • Quality wood. Consumers seeking long-lasting investment pieces will find quality furnishings in solid wood or solid wood veneer. Theodore Alexander‘s new pieces are made using time-honored traditions of craftsmanship.
Theodore Alexander

Theodore Alexander "Brunello Nights".

 

“Greige” is still hot this market with neutral shades of beige, taupe and tan creating a backdrop for fun geometric patterns.

Reflective surfaces are also making a reappearance this market.

Pearson Furniture’s heirloom quality and timeless designs always appeal to us.  We love the cozy reading corner below with its soothing color scheme with the interesting addition of the mirrored sideboard and geometric pillow.

 

Items from High Point Market, including those above, are available to the trade only. If you are interested in obtaining the perfect piece or having a consultation with an interior designer, contact Home on the Range Interiors by clicking here.

 

 

Lynne Barton Bier and Susan Howard of Home on the Range, recently returned from  the High Point Furniture Market in North Carolina.  Here is one of  the companies whose products they carry in the store and who they had to make sure to visit .  Lynne says, “Eastern Accents is one of our go-to bedding vendors and we got to take a first hand look at some of their new bedding and upholstered headboards in their High Point  showroom.   We love the different looks they offer because they suit a variety of style preferences.  We are always looking for bedding that will work in the mountains but it is fun to look at what works at the beach or in an urban loft as well!”

Here are some of our favorite looks:

The warm, earthy tones and luxurious textures in the Aston collection make it a great option for rustic Colorado home design.

The leafy pattern of the Caldwell collection offers a modern flora motif accented with a fun chevron.

http://www.easternaccents.com/cl-202-Bukhara.htmls.com

this Bukhara duvet and comforter has a great look for the mountains

 

This blue and white Ikat would give your bedroom a fun new look!

Eastern Accents also has some wonderful upholstered head boards.

To see more of the new bedding arrivals from Eastern Accents, visit easternaccents.com. If you’re interested in one of the styles, you can contact Home on the Range about how to purchase. Which new Eastern Accents bedding collection is your favorite?

Images via easternaccents.com

Spring doesn’t arrive until March 20, and last week we were still experiencing some snowy winter weather here in Steamboat Springs, CO.  Here are some tips from Home on the Range on combating the gray days of winter:

  • Take a trip to somewhere warm and sunny! Designer Lynne Bier just went to Los Angeles for the Design Bloggers Conference and then headed over to the Bacara Resort after the conference to spend a few days. There’s nothing like seeing palm trees to get you out of the winter blues!

    Bacara Resort

  • Embrace the outdoors and stay active with cross-country skiing, alpine skiing or snowshoeing.
  • Decorate your home’s interior with fresh flowers. We always love having a bouquet of daisies and tulips or other bright blooms on the kitchen counter

    Kitchen from Mountain Eclectic Home by Home on the Range Interiors

  • Go shopping for a cheerful accessory you can wear, like a yellow scarf or bag. It’ll bring a smile to your face and remind you of a sunny day!
  • Do something that makes you laugh.  Laughter is the best medicine, and will help combat any gray day!

What are you doing to vanquish the winter blues?

Images: 1 via bacararesort.com; 2 Interior design by Home on the Range, Photo by Tim Murphy, Architecture by Joe Patrick Robbins; 3 via modcloth.com