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Pantone’s Spring 2013 Color Report

The Pantone Fashion Color Report Spring 2013 is out already! The report, released on the first day of New York’s Fashion Week, is a comprehensive overview of the colors fashion designers are using. We anticipate the colors will make their way to home fashion in the next year. The collection is all about balance, says Leatrice Eiseman, executive director of the Pantone Color Institute, in an excellent online video. Novel neutrals like “Linen” balance out exuberant colors like “Poppy Red” and “Lemon Zest”. The collection is visually “anchored” by Monaco Blue, which is dark. The Collection was formulated with the input of fashion designers such as Nicole Miller and Charlotte Ronson.

Nicole Miller design for Pantone with Spring 2013 colors.

Charlotte Ronson for Pantone with Spring 2013 colors.

Fashion is the theme of High Point Market this fall, and here are some objects that incorporate colors similar to those Pantone released. The draperies and pants in this High Point Market video have a color combination similar to Pantone Spring 2013.

Image via High Point Market

Watch for an upcoming post to get my personal take on which colors will be big in the mountain resorts in 2013 and why!

Lynne Barton Bier

October 6, 2012
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Trend Alert: Bringing Lanterns Indoors

Architectural elements help to add character and substance to an interior. A fine example of this is the current trend of using outdoor lanterns inside.

Kitchen table. Better Homes and Gardens prominently featured a pair of bronze-finished lanterns.

Image via Better Homes and Gardens.

Hallway: Home on the Range Interiors selected contemporary architectural lanterns from Hammerton to light the long hallway in this contemporary rustic Steamboat Springs home .

Hammerton Lanterns add light and interest to a long hallway

Entryway. An outdoor lantern is in this entry by Barbara Westbrook, seen in House Beautiful.

Image via House Beautiful. Design by Barbara Westbrook. Photo: Pieter Estersohn

Foyer. A painted lantern with seeded glass was used in a rustic Pennsylvania farm house featured in Veranda magazine.

Image via Veranda Magazine. Photo: Francesco Lagnese. Design: Richard Keith Langham

For more images of architectural and interior design elements, visit our Pinterest page!

October 2, 2012
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Sneak Previews of Upcoming High Point Market

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.

Hickory Chair ottoman.

Graphic Pattern. Fashion and personal expression combine in graphic patterns and unexpected colors, like these new pillows from Dransfield & Ross, shown in the High Point Market Fall 2012 Accessory Preview.

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 "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.

Source: Uploaded by user via Janet on Pinterest

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.

September 24, 2012
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Living Large in Small Spaces

Even amply-sized homes have certain areas where space is tight. Here are tips to help you maximize your space with style.

Bunkbeds. Bunkbeds save space and are a great deal of fun. The built-ins in the sweet cottage nook are great for girls. (Top image.) Adults are also using bunkbeds in vacation rentals, with draperies to add privacy. (Bottom image.)

Image via Apartment Therapy. Richard Leo Johnson Photography

Image via Enchanted Home. Design: M Elle

Kitchen desks. Studies and offices are great. But we all know that many thank-you notes and bills are taken care of in the kitchen. So why not have a built-in desk that coordinates with your cabinetry? It will help remove clutter from the kitchen table.

Image via Houzz

Banquettes. Custom cushions make a residential banquette a cozy area where all family members can make eye contact and conversation over cereal or cards. With nooks like these, a formal dining room (though wonderful) no longer feels like a necessity.

Image via House and Home

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Image 1: Apartment Therapy

Image 2: The Enchanted Home

Image 3: House and Home

August 25, 2012
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Wunderley Pieces Provide Moroccan Touch

When we were at High Point Market, we purchased some lamps, rugs, and a beautiful inlaid mirror from Wunderley, a company that imports affordable decorative objects from Morocco and other Mediterranean locales. Wunderley’s objects enrich a variety of interiors.

Image via Wunderley

Each of the spaces above has a Moroccan mirror, which is a simple and subtle way to add exotic flair.

Wunderley

Image via Wunderley

The idea of incorporating Moroccan pieces into an interior has been championed in recent years by Elle Decor.

Image via Elle Decor. Photo: Simon Upton

House Beautiful published a calm, family-friendly home with Moroccan pieces subtly blended with other international objects.

Image via House Beautiful. Photo: William Abranowicz

Which pieces add spice to your interior? Let us know in the comments section below!

August 9, 2012
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Porches for Relaxing and Congregating

Mark Twain once wrote that sitting on a porch gave him “a deep sense of comfort and contentment.” The bard of American letters was not alone. Porches used to be where the family would hang out in the evening and visit with neighbors and watch the kids play in the yard. It was a way to catch the evening breeze when there wasn’t any air conditioning.

Mark Twain. Image via Historic Saranac Lake

Porches still make inviting places to congregate and watch the world around you, which is why Home on the Range Interiors brings interiors outside with seating areas for conversation or for quiet contemplation. Here are a a few porches from our varied projects.

This inviting porch off of the master bedroom wing provides a great place to relax and get some private time. Western Homestead Ranch - interior design by Home on the Range Interiors

This rustic ranch porch is the place everyone congregates in the evening as the sun goes down and the lake below the house glimmers in the evening light. Western Homestead Ranch - interior design by Home on the Range Interiors

This screened in porch overlooking a meadow of wild flowers and Lake Catamount has both a dining area and seating areas for relaxing and conversing. Pioneer Homestead Ranch -interior design by Home on the Range Interiors

Cozy seating around an outdoor fireplace makes this lake cabin porch an inviting place to sit on a cool evening.

Here are some great porches I found on Houzz that are a little more “East Coast” than the porches we have in the mountains of Colorado but that have the same universal appeal.

I can just imagine sitting on this porch below reading a book or sipping an iced tea in the day or a mint julep in the evening as the neighbors stop by to chat!

Photo: Mark Lohman for Tumbleweed & Dandelion. Image via Houzz

Here is another great porch with a fireplace to take the chill off of the evening so friends and family can gather together after a busy day of hiking, fishing and boating. It’s perfect for a lake environment because it is screened in to keep out the pesky mosquitoes!

Photo and design: Lands End Development. Image via Houzz

This reminds me of an old farmhouse porch where ma and pa would sit and rock in the evening after the chores were done.

Photo and construction: Witt Construction. Image via Houzz

Twain noted that “Each season brings a world of enjoyment and interest in the watching of its unfolding.” And what better place to gaze upon nature than a well-designed porch?

Which porch is your favorite?

Photos 2-4 via Home on the Range Interiors – Photographer: Tim Murphy Architect: Joe Patrick Robbins, AIA Photos 5-8 via Houzz

July 26, 2012
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Western Style

Cozy, Rustic Attic Bedrooms

Attics have captured the imagination of children for centuries due to their cozy scale and intriguing character – did you ever go on a treasure hunt in an attic when you were young, or play hide and seek under the eaves? Here are images which demonstrate how attics continue to inspire us with their nooks and crannies even as adults.

RUSTIC – from western to shabby chic, the rustic spaces below delight the senses with the patina of the reclaimed wood ceilings, the interesting textures and the charming furnishings:

Image via Archilook

Image via Arcilook

CLEAN-LINED. The attic rooms below have a cleaner, lighter, more modern look which is achieved by using either white painted wood or white bedding. The addition of architectural detail or wood elements keeps them from looking too stark and maintains a hint of “rustic”.

Image via Arcilook

Attics provide not only a bonus room but also an escape. Though there may not be a treasure chest hidden in these spaces, they are still quite rewarding.

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Image source: Archilook

July 14, 2012
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Rustic Western Bunk Rooms

Bunk rooms play a large role in mountain design because they provide a variety of functions. They can be a room for a number of kids to hang out or a perfect spot for overflow guests. We typically try to have at least one set of extra long twin beds or bunk beds to make them comfortable for an adult. The high ceilings in the homes we work on give us the ability to increase the space between the lower and upper bunk to give more head room for an adult. Bunk rooms can be more colorful and playful than the other rooms of the house and can be a little bit more “themed” without feeling hokey. Today we thought we’d share some rustic Western bunk rooms for design inspiration and ideas for Colorado mountain homes. Take a look…

The first three bunk rooms are from our own portfolio.

In the room below, we designed the bunk beds to be built into the wall as a great space-saving option and gave it a mountain feel with the logs, the brindle hide rug and the wonderful Karen Kreek Adirondack painted dresser. The black bear lamp offers a playful touch.

Here is another bunk room from the designers at Home on the Range. This space in a Lake Catamount house is designed not only for sleeping but with a desk area and a fun game table and chairs. It makes a great get-away room for either kids or adults. The Old Hickory beds work beautifully in a mountain home and the stars add a fun accent to the walls.

In the bunk room below which was over a “barn” in a Western Homestead Ranch home, we used twin beds and a trundle bed instead of bunk beds. We kept a fun cowboy western motif in the bedding and kept it very “kid” oriented.

traditional bedroom design by other metros architect Locati Architects

http://www.houzz.com

The bunk room above and the bunk room below we found on Houzz and felt they were great examples of western bunk room design. Take a look at the way the reclaimed wood vanity was incorporated into the bunk room above by Locati Architects and below, the bunk room from Design Associates maximizes their space with four built in bunks on one side and a “lit clos” or single built-in bed on the right. Having the beds built into the side walls of the room allows space for seating in the center of the room.

eclectic bedroom design by interior designer Design Associates – Lynette Zambon, Carol Merica

How have you decorated your kids’ rooms here in Colorado? Leave a comment to share, or feel free to post pictures on our Facebook page!

Images: @1 via interior design by Home on the Range, architecture by Steamboat Architectural and photography by Kevin Schultz; 2 interior design by Home on the Range, architecture by Joe Patrick Robbins and photography by Kevin Schultz; 3 interior design by Home on the Range, architecture by Joe Patrick Robbins and photography by Tim Murphy; 4 and 5 via Houzz

May 24, 2012
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Design Tips and Trends,Western Style

Marrying Transitional and Rustic Style

Transitional style—a combination of contemporary and traditional design elements—is really big in home design these days and we love the timeless feel it evokes. We also love to pair the transitional look with a rustic mountain feel that’s perfect for the Western lifestyle. Below are some examples of Transitional Mountain style – which also overlaps with Rustic Contemporary style.

Transitional mountain rustic great room by Home on the Range Designer Lynne Barton Bier

This is a great explanation of transitional design from Houzz:

“Through its simple lines, neutral color scheme, and use of light and warmth, transitional style joins the best of both the traditional and modern worlds.”

Rustic Family Room transitional family room

eclectic family room design by minneapolis general contractor John Kraemer & Sons

With its updated traditional appeal and natural wood and stone finishes, this family room marries transitional and rustic style in one harmonious space.

mediterranean dining room design by san francisco architect Claudio Ortiz Design Group, Inc.

This dining room is a great example of transitional with it’s traditional styling paired with more contemporary furniture pieces. With its wood floors and beams it could easily work in a mountain environment.

We’ve also picked out a few beautiful transitional products that would work well in Western homes.

This Arteriors lamp is one of our top 5 ambient light fixture picks.

Modern Classic Galbraith Bedding from Eastern Accents would look stylish in a Colorado bedroom.

This Chair and Ottoman from Wesley Hall would look right at home in a transitional mountain living room.

This Waterloo chandelier from Curry and Company would be perfect for a transitional room

Here is a great chandelier that would work well in a mountain transitional home. It is one of our favorites from Curry and Company

http://www.curreycodealers.com/

At Home on the Range, mountain transitional is one of the four main styles we’ve noticed that are important in current Colorado design. We would love to help create a Western interior design scheme perfect for you and your lifestyle. Do you like the mountain transitional look, or do you prefer mountain contemporary, mountain lodge or Old West style? Leave a comment to let us know!

Images: 1 via Home on the Range2 and 3 via Houzz; 4 Arteriors; 5 via Eastern Accents; 6via Wesley Hall 7 via Curry and Company

March 31, 2012
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Working with Architect Joe Patrick Robbins

Joe Patrick Robbins, AIA exhibits the best qualities of his profession: creativity, innovation, integrity, versatility of design styles, interest in his clients and a professional, yet relaxed relationship with those with whom he works. Joe is willing to brainstorm solutions on-site in a way that invites the synergy of ideas from the contractors, subcontractors, designers and clients. I believe this willingness contributes to the overall success of the final project and to the homeowners knowing that they have had significant input into the place they will call home.

Joe has been an inspiration to me over the past 12+ years. My knowledge of plans, construction details and finishes has grown and matured due to his unfailing patience and willingness to listen to my thoughts and to explain his reasoning behind various selections and decisions. I have always found Joe to be open to other viewpoints and willing to adapt and change details, unless he feels it impacts the integrity of his vision. Rather than being a prima donna, Joe is humble about his achievements and jokes about himself. That is often when the persona of “Jose” comes out! The “team,” which consists of Joe, the contractor, the clients and me, has had many a laugh during such stressful times as an electric walk-through when the thermometer dipped well below zero, when “Jose” appeared to add levity to the moment.

Joe is more than an architect to his clients, contractors, subcontractors and designers. He has the wonderful ability to develop a friendship that is much longer lasting than just an architect-client relationship. I feel honored to have worked with Joe as well as his computer guru and amazing detail sidekick, Brian, to help create beautiful homes for more than 15 clients over the course of the past dozen or so years.