Beverly and I have recently been finalizing the lighting plan for the large home addition we are working on in Silverthorne Colorado. In the process of nailing down the lighting fixtures, locations, and switching we realized there was a specific room we hadn’t given enough attention, the game room. The new game room for this home addition… Read more >
Beverly and I recently discovered a new solid slab product available on the market. The product is called Concetto and is manufactured by Caesarstone, who is a leading producer of quartz solid surface counters and surfaces. Their new Concetto line uses semi-precious stones like tigers eye, jasper, and a wide range of natural quartz colors to… Read more >
At Design One Interiors, we offer full-service interior design, and baths are one of our specialties. Naturally, we like to keep up with the latest industry trends since we know some clients want to have the latest thing in their homes. Here are some of the most popular materials and finishes in bath remodeling right… Read more >
At Design One Interiors, we’re often asked to create beautiful mountain homes. Of course we were excited to see Elle Décor’s feature, “The Peak of Rustic Chic,” which tells the story of Rusty and Mary Lynn Turner’s mountain home. As Mary Lynn told Elle Décor, “I always wanted to do something rustic, but I didn’t want… Read more >
Living in Breckenridge, Colorado, where the majority of homes are “second homes,” this is an oft asked, or ignored, question of consequence. The way IRS looks at your property depends on how you use it. And how you use it, which is presumably within your control, dictates varying tax benefits. For the purpose of this… Read more >
Today, I’d like to discuss the home’s fifth wall… the ceilings, and how we were involved with their design on this home addition. In the library we designed a sectioned-out ceiling specifying hand-hewn solid wood beams on a 45-degree diagonal. This room being a library, we wanted to create a look that is rich and warm… Read more >
The most rewarding development of working with our clients is the warm friendships that are born as a result. Three years ago we had the good fortune of working together with two beautiful sisters from Australia on a major renovation of their vacation home here in Breckenridge. The project was completed long ago, but our… Read more >
The first day of winter came in late December, which means we’re in for a season of pretty snowfall, cozying up by the fire and sipping on hot cocoa. And winter also brings the annual Ullr Fest to us here in Breckenridge, offering an unusual good time. For those of us who don’t know who… Read more >
“Design One Interiors was a recommended vendor to owners of rental condos in the Village @ Breckenridge. As a non-resident owner, I needed a design team that would keep my budget in mind, make appropriate choices and handle all the details in a multi-phase renovation. Design One ‘heard’ my vision and I am thrilled with… Read more >
If you haven’t been following Design One Interiors‘ diary of our unique construction project, please go to the New Construction tab and start at the beginning, with my 10-11-10 post. As I write this, winter has arrived with a fury. But, of course, that’s what we love here in Summit County…snow!! But, the weather can… Read more >