Our Favorite Home Bar Designs – Cheers!

OUR FAVORITE BAR DESIGNS

Our Collective design team shares their favorite home bar designs…

The thing I love most about this bar is that it blends perfectly with the home’s environment and doesn’t stand apart from the overall décor. It comes equipped with ample shelving space for bottles and glasses and has everything necessary to relax and entertain in style. The location complements the home’s living space, allowing for easy access to that perfect cocktail after a long day of working from home!
~ Adrienne, President of Design

This was originally dead space underneath the stairs. Our client is an engineer by trade, and upon noticing the dead space, asked if it might be possible to use it as a wine room. With a lot of creativity and collaboration with the construction team, we made it happen. Although it has a glass door, you don’t really know what’s in the room until you walk in and go under the stairs. The glass door definitely piques your curiosity to see what else might be in the space! We incorporated materials used throughout the rest of the home – natural stone walls, wood flooring done in a herringbone pattern to make it feel special, barnwood, and decorative lighting. The clients were thrilled with the final result and say it’s one of their most favorite spaces in the house.
~ Lisa, Design Director

I love that this bar and family room provide an open concept space with plenty to do! It incorporates ample seating at two bar areas, a theater, pool table, and a game table. We also included mirrored bronze crackle glass countertops instead of granite. I love that it helps reflect light in the lower level and it’s definitely a conversation piece! ~ Catherine, Associate Designer

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Decorate Your Mountain Home for the Holidays

HOW TO DECORATE YOUR MOUNTAIN HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS

When planning your holiday decorations, think about what inspires you. My husband and I are always taking hikes and exploring, which inspires me to bring the outdoors into our home this holiday season. Mixing natural elements with pretty, sparkling accessories makes any space cozy and festive. Here, I’ve put together some simple tips to bring the holiday spirit into your mountain home.

How To: Decorate Your Mantle

Winter foliage and evergreens are a great place to begin when it comes to the mantle. I started by placing the wreath. I wanted to add that natural element while drawing the eye up. Then I placed a simple garland to run the greenery the full length of the mantle.

Another thing to remember when styling a mantle is adding height to either side. You don’t have to worry about being too symmetrical. It gives the decor a whimsical vibe if you interchange a few different heights and materials, like the candle holders and glass trees.

If you want to add a little more color, throw some ornaments onto the garland. The pop of red mixed with the silver and glitter from the ornaments is so pretty and really ties the design together!

How To: Decorate Your Coffee Table

It’s fun to think outside the box when planning your holiday decor. Simple tricks like adding a wreath to your coffee table is an easy way to do so. You can fill the center of the wreath with gorgeous ornaments to display those festive colors.

Another easy holiday decorating trick is adding candles to your design. The soft flickering light brings warmth to the space, while adding a different element to your decor.

How To: Decorate Your Dining Table

Wow your friends & family this year with an amazing holiday table! The best design trick here? It’s all about layers! Lining stylish vases down the middle of your table with winter foliage is a great place to start. Then, mix in some fun candle taper holders on each side. You can add greenery or garland between the vases and more candlesticks to make the centerpiece look fuller.

Another simple holiday trick is adding pinecones or nuts to the table, bringing in warmth with another natural element. Don’t forget to incorporate festive linens or napkins to add softness and color to the table.

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How To: Style Your Nightstand

HOW TO STYLE YOUR NIGHTSTAND

Cat Lykins
Associate Designer

The bedroom is a space where you refresh, relax and recharge, so it’s important that it’s very “you.” Nightstands are a piece you can completely personalize, mixing your favorite photo and your latest book club novel with great accessories. You’ll see these just before you sleep and right after you wake, so put some thought into how you want to feel in those moments and the pieces that will get you there. Here are some of my favorite nightstands and accessories and tips on how to style and personalize bedroom furniture.

Choosing a Nightstand

Before I choose a nightstand, I measure the space to be sure I’m getting the perfect fit. An appropriately sized nightstand will sit even, or as close to the top of the mattress as possible. Typically, I will line the back of the nightstand up with the back of the bed and leave a few inches between the two for bedding. Then I love to choose a unique yet stylish nightstand that makes a statement in the room. The goal is to have it catch your eye and work as a focal point.

One of my favorites is our Greyson Nightstand. The raised harlequin pattern on the Greyson’s facade gives it a playful feel. Its modern-machine look comes from its hand-aged, zinc finish, while three drawers provide ample storage. Plus, it’s neutral so it can work in any space.

After selecting a strong focal piece as my foundation, I’ll choose the nightstand accessories.

Lamps
A lamp is a great bedroom accessory and highly functional, adding personal lighting to your space. Again, I start by measuring. A good way to properly size a lamp for your nightstand is to measure from the top surface of the nightstand to the top of your headboard. The top of the lamp should sit near the top of the headboard. I love the Quail Lamp which brings a splash of color to a neutral space.

Books
To add more height and color to your nightstand, a stack of books is a decorative and functional way to accessorize. Always include your favorite reading book over a few of our tabletop books: Good To Glow, A Beautiful Mess, Dog People, Cuba, or A Tribute to Flowers and more. Make sure that it’s an odd number in the stack. Believe it or not, this helps give visual balance.

Greenery
Add a succulent or a small vase of flowers for a natural element that visually softens the room.

Meaningful, Purposeful Pieces
Finally, add a favorite small accessory to your nightstand. A photo frame holding your favorite memory, a jewelry dish or simply a pair of glasses. Have fun with it and play with items outside the box!

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How To: Style Your Coffee Table

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Lisa Yates

Design Director

When you think of a living room, it should bring you memories of gathering. Whether it’s playing a board game with your family or having friends over for cocktails, everything happens on or around the coffee table. It can be where you showcase some of your favorite possessions, be a functional piece and even a one-of-a-kind showstopper, all in one. Here, I get to share my personal interior design tips and favorite items for how to style your coffee table.

It’s all about style, texture, and scale when it comes to your space and furnishings. As for coffee tables, people are moving away from glass-top coffee tables and towards more comfortable, livable profiles. In your mountain home especially, natural elements are the way to go.

Round coffee tables are hard to find, and this one is especially beautiful with the unique use of the natural wood slices. Our chamcha wood Boscage Coffee Table brings a stunning natural element into your living space.

Must-have items on every coffee table:

Books

Three of my favorite coffee table books are Colorado Black On White by John Fielder, with over 200 images of his life’s work in Colorado, Ice Is Black by Laurent Baheaux, showcasing arctic landscapes and wildlife, and The Equestrian World by Peter Clotten, for his journey behind the scenes at world-famous equestrian competitions, races and more.

A Tray

Every coffee table needs a tray to serve as a catch all for remotes, coasters, candles and more. Our pine tree or skier trays are unique, fun, and perfect for your mountain home. If you’re looking for something different, we have some gorgeous hair-on-hide trays that are beautiful and mountain-modern.

Coasters

Coasters are a necessity but can still be stylish and natural. Our olive wood coasters are patterned by the natural grain of wood, and each has a unique patterning making no two ever the same. Or our hair-on-hide coasters are a chic accent and pull in an elegant look. I like to keep it clean and simple. Depending on the style of the space, textures of décor and scale of the coffee table, consider adding a candle or greenery help give it some height. Also, changing the candle and flowers based on the season is a fun way to mix things up and show off your personal style.

Candles

For a different texture, I love our wild groves metal candles that are industrial and clean without being overwhelming, Accessorize with a cute set of matches, too!

Greenery

Brighten up your space with some natural greens. I love our faux succulents that come in sets of 3. Display them all together or disperse around your home on tabletops. Fresh or faux, greenery is always in-style and freshens up your space.

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