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Home on the Range Featured in Larger Than Light Magazine!

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How exciting! We have been featured in another publication this month! This time, Lynne was asked to choose a favorite light fixture and describe what she loved about it and how she had used it in design. The interview is featured in the “Bright Ideas” section of the magazine, along with a picture of Lynne, and a photo of the room she used it in. Thanks so much for the opportunity Larger Than Light, we love publicity, and sharing our favorite things with other people! To see the article, click on this link. You will find the Bright Ideas piece on page 5, but the rest of the magazine is also worth a read!

July 19, 2013
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Easter Inspiration

So I know we are still a few weeks off from Easter, but today IS the first day of Spring! Hooray, we finally made it! Although I do hear it’s supposed to snow 5-10 inches in the next couple of days. Everyone else seems to be feeling the Spring spirit too, because we’ve been seeing inspiring images all over the place. Warm colors, light pastels, fresh textures- what a beautiful way to begin to usher in the warm weather! I have been seeing so many images that I love, that I just had to collect them all into a post to share with you, I hope they inspire you as well (even if you do end up looking at them during an upcoming blizzard).

Image via This is Glamorous

Image via Cottage Mommy

Image via House Beautiful

Image via Etsy

Image via Pinterest

Image via I Just Might Explode

Pastel Bedroom Shutters | Home on the Range

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Colorful Curtain Rods | Home on the Range

Image via Selina Lake

Image via House Beautiful

Wasn’t that pretty? Stay tuned over the next few weeks, we’ll have lots more springtime coming! From decorating tips to cleaning tips, we’ll have you covered this Spring season!

March 20, 2013
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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 Return of Cabin Fever

The cabin is making its comeback this year. The words “rustic”, “cozy”,”cabin”, “distressed”, “lodge”, “homestead”, and “reclaimed” have been sprinkled throughout websites like Pinterest and Houzz in the last few months. However these are no dilapidated, public-use Forest Service cabins… no, these Boy Scout camps of the past have been given makeovers to become more sophisticated versions of their former selves. People are taking the idea of a cabin and transforming it to become a reflection of their own unique personalities.

At Home on the Range, we couldn’t be more excited about this “new trend”. Why? Because we are cabin people and we always have been. The rustic West is what we know and love, and it’s what we do best. Cabins represent nostalgia, appreciation for nature’s beauty, and a simpler time and way of life. Cabin style fits right in with the rugged elegance of our Colorado surroundings, and we are long practiced in picking and choosing the remnants of the past, and incorporating them into something that is new and completely tailored to our clients’ Western lifestyles.

Below are some of our favorite cabin styles. Are you as in love with cabins as we are? If so, join our Pinterest group! You can find our “Cabin Style” community board here. Just leave a comment below this post (or on Facebook) and we will add you as a pinner to the new Home on the Range (Lynne Barton Bier) community board, where you can share all of your favorite cabin pins with us and the world. You can also invite your friends!

To me this screened-in porch dining area really exemplifies a “cabin” with the chinked timber, stone, and reclaimed accents. The candle chandelier adds an element of elegance that makes this cabin feel sophisticated and updated without detracting from the absolute coziness of this space.

Image via Home on the Range on Houzz

People love cabins because they symbolize a retreat and escape from real life, and this cabin provides that escape in the most idyllic setting. Don’t you think this looks like heaven?

Image via Houzz

This happy space gives a feeling of warmth and security, while still providing a prominent sense of the outdoors with its large picture windows. The details in this room are fantastic, did you notice the camping lantern incorporated into the ceiling fan?

Image via Pinterest

In this room the old comes together with the new. The chinked timber, reclaimed wood beams and traditional quilts compliment the chandelier and leather arm chairs in a subtle way that kind of makes you feel like a glamorous Laura Ingalls Wilder.

Image via Home on the Range on Houzz

If you have just been dying to cabin-ify your own life, be sure to stop into Home on the Range to see our handpicked collection of “Cabin Lifestyle Accessories”.

November 16, 2012
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Nooks and Crannies

Do you ever just feel like you need to escape sometimes? We all know the feeling: like you just need a little hideaway to curl up in with a good book, away from the rest of the world. Not forever, just for a little while… in a space that is comfortable, calming, unique and special.

When you imagine your happy hideaway, do you picture it in the attic or a closet? Probably not. You probably conjure up dreams of deserted islands, tiny forest cottages, and other faraway fantasies, but you just might change your mind when you see some of our favorite in-home nooks and crannies. The best thing about these special spots is that you don’t have to undergo a major remodel to achieve one. In fact, you can create a super relaxing room of your own with almost any extra space you might have available… the more obscure and hidden in the house, the better.

Have an empty attic or crawl space? We love these cozy hidden gems:

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What about a hall closet or pantry?

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You can even make a special reading nook right in plain sight… it could even be your own BEDROOM!

Image via R&R corner

There are a few important elements to keep in mind when creating your in-home escape.

Comfort is key. Fill your cranny with pillows, blankets, bean bags, etc… as many as you can, floor to ceiling if you have to!
Style it up. This is your very own special space, and you want it to be a calm, happy place to be. If it’s filled with things that you absolutely love, then you will love escaping to it!
Function. Make sure that you can actually use the space (i.e. you’re not trying to relax or de-stress in a 2×2 broom closet). If your room is windowless, consider adding some extra lights to the room. Unless you want to sit in the dark, and then that is up to you.

There are so many ways to make a special little nook in your home, if you need help with ideas, feel free to ask! You can find us on Facebook, or at our showroom (where we have LOTS of hideaway friendly furniture and accessories.

November 14, 2012
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Home on the Range Featured on Houzz!

Houzz has quickly become the most used and well known website for interior design. Like the Pinterest of homes, it is a way for designers to share their work and projects with other designers, and with the rest of the world. Home on the Range has been privileged to have multiple projects featured on Houzz, and we are excited to share a few of them with you today.

So Your Style Is: Rustic

“What it is: Rustic style proves the old adage that everything comes full circle. Our pioneer ancestors would get a good laugh out of how fashionable the look is today — they probably dreamed of plastered walls instead of rough logs and carpets instead of bare plank floors. But thanks to rustic style’s unpretentious roots, organic textures and shapes, and natural warmth, it’s become as popular in the heart of the city as it is out in the woods….” click here to read the rest of the article

Eclectic Powder Room design by Denver Interior Designer Lynne Barton Bier – Home on the Range Interiors

“Style Secret: Repurposed Objects

To a large extent, rustic style is about making do with what you have — just as it was in the old days. Found objects are key: old pails turned into sinks, wire baskets transformed into light fixtures, wooden crates reimagined as stair treads. It’s less about whimsy than about creating a sense of invention by necessity.

Inspired addition:Rustic interiors lend themselves to cross-pollination with industrial style. Feel free to take a bit of a risk with accents such as offbeat lighting, decorative displays and artwork. You can also turn to folk art. With its self-sufficient, homegrown appeal, folk art looks particularly nice in rustic rooms….” click here to read the rest of this article

Wagon Wheels Are on a Roll

Traditional Living Room design by Denver Interior Designer Lynne Barton Bier – Home on the Range Interiors

“Wagon wheel chandeliers have been on the scene for some time, but this two-tier version — complete with lantern-style shades — looks especially chic. It brings down the high ceiling in this great room and enhances the Western sensibility of a Colorado mountain home…” click here to read the rest of the article

City View: Sweeping Design Soars

“I was born in the 1970s, so when I think of Denver, I think of Alexis Morrell Carrington Colby Dexter Rowan and the rest of the clan over at Dynasty. I also think of the opposite end of the spectrum, Outward Bound programs. Like a lot of the rest of the country, I have a view of Denver that’s all kinds of wrong. While the city and its surrounding areas are full of people who love an outdoor adventure, this doesn’t mean they don’t have style. These adventurous Coloradans draw inspiration from viewing and exploring the spectacular landscape around them, as well as from preserving it…” click here to read the rest of the article

Modern Bathroom design by Denver Interior Designer Lynne Barton Bier – Home on the Range Interiors

“I believe that the biggest misconception about Denver style and the style for the surrounding mountain area is that it is very traditional and western. On the contrary, Denver is becoming well known for its cutting-edge contemporary design style, where rustic elements are often intermingled with contemporary lines and furnishings,” says Lynne Bier of Home on the Range Interiors… click here to read the rest of the article

Don’t forget to check out Home on the Range on Houzz to see our other projects, photos, inspirations and ideabooks!

November 2, 2012
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Candle Walls: The Newest Trend in Interiors

Candles have always been associated with calmness, beauty and intimacy. From candle-lit dinners to soothing spas, there is just something so welcoming about candle light. Candle walls are a beautiful and unique way to bring that calmness and intimacy into your own home. This simple, stylish idea can easily transform any room.

Make your dining space feel more intimate for your next social gathering with a chic candle wall display.