Archive for September, 2010

What the Architects are Saying

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The design and building industry in the last several years has hit a major low, but regardless of the conditions there are several things people continue to make priorities in their living spaces. A recent article published by the American Institute of Architects has unveiled many statistics showing what people are still looking for and… Read more >


My Internship Experience

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Sending out resumes and cover letters with the goal of receiving an internship in the design industry can be overwhelming. When I began this process last spring, Design One stood out immediately, through the demonstration of quality and diverse design applications. I was one of the lucky students in my class, and did earn an… Read more >


Design One Interiors Recognized as Top Mountain Interior Designers

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We are proud to announce that once again, Design One Interiors has been recognized by the editors of Mountain Living in their 2010 edition of  Top Mountain Interior Designers.  This is the publication’s guide to the most talented and influential interior designers at work in the West today.  This (the West) covers a region from… Read more >


Get Ready for Breckenridge’s 16th Annual Oktoberfest!

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It’s that time of year again–fall in the high country is here!! Prepare for bonfires, cozy hoodies, autumn leaves and enjoying the state’s beautiful outdoors with brisk activities like biking, horseback riding and fishing.  And let’s not forget about, one of the town’s favorite fall happenings, Breckenridge’s famed annual Oktoberfest! Dubbed the  largest Oktoberfest in… Read more >


Add Warmth to Your Bath with Wooden Tubs

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For centuries, folks throughout Japan and Europe have been enjoying the soothing, cozy comforts that come from wooden bathtubs. Not only do they warm up nicely, but depending on the type of wood used — ceder is a popular choice — their aromatic properties can be lovely. Plus, wooden bath fixtures in general add a… Read more >


Out With The Old & In With The New

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Why do homeowners renovate?  Who do they choose to do their renovation? We find that in our resort area of Summit Country there are many second homes, both single and multi family, and many of these homes are on the rental market.  Property managers are requiring owners to bring their property to a higher standard… Read more >


A Tax Tip for Home Renovations

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What kind of tax issues can there be with interior design projects?  You might be surprised.  But let me start with something very common but too often overlooked. Say you have an aged condominium unit in Breckenridge that you have decided to renovate from the ground up.  Also, this property is intended to be a… Read more >


Breckenridge Continues Green Efforts

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Breckenridge, CO is where we at Design One Interiors call home.  Many “green” initiatives have been expanding here on our home front over the last few decades including the town’s Blue River Restoration Project as well as a 2008 energy audit created to help Breckenridge reduce its consumption of energy by 17 percent. In 2008, the Town also witnessed… Read more >


Check This Out!

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We love our locals!  And our second home owners are also locals to us.  Design One Interiors offer a 10 percent discount on anything we have in our inventory for any “local” who mentions our Blog…even if it’s already on sale!  This offer does not expire and locals, by our definition, include all who live… Read more >