The interplay of soft and bold elements brings both character and quiet mystique to a home. The distinctive rooms below embody this thoughtful juxtaposition—radiating serene energy while offering layered depth.

Natural Granite Boulders Become A Source Of Design

A push panel mirrored cabinet above the quartzite slab sink and custom walnut shelving offer space saving solutions in the main bathroom. | Photo: Christopher Stark

INTERIOR DESIGN – Andrea Lackie Design

Luxurious Alpine Oasis with Sweeping Views of Jordanelle Reservoir

In the kitchen, Watley Cone pendants by Arhaus suspend above two islands wrapped with a Dekton surface. Hardware by RH adorns the cabinetry, and the couple selected appliances from JennAir’s Noir collection. | Photo: Melissa Kelsey

INTERIOR DESIGN – Ebotan Interiors

A Family Farmhouse with Rugged Mountain Character

A vintage rug sourced from Passerine was the jumping-off point for the formal dining area, where upholstered A. Rudin side chairs surround a trestle table by Nickey Kehoe. Host chairs are by Palecek. | Photo: Paul Dyer

INTERIOR DESIGN – WALTON Architecture

A Chic Chalet in Jackson Hole

The living room has a number of pretty perches, including a pair of fuzzy sheep-like chairs and a window seat upholstered in a sunny green plaid fabric. | Photo: Krafty Photos

INTERIOR DESIGN – Rebecca Rivers, Hacin

Sweeping Natural Views Captures the Vision of a Legacy

The reading nook at the end of a hallway provides a moment of pause to take in secondary views. | Photo: Whitney Kamman

INTERIOR DESIGN – Carla Thorning, ICON Interiors

A Forever Home Built Among Aspen Trees in Utah

The primary bedroom enjoys glorious views, with a Hickory Chair Laurent banquette joining a pair of Lee Industries armchairs to create a cozy conversation area at the foot of the custom bed. | Photo: Simon Upton

INTERIOR DESIGN – Establish Design

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Patterns have a magical ability to transform a dull space into a lively and inviting home. Mixing and matching prints creates a playful aesthetic and a unique atmosphere that reflects personality and style. Embracing the power of patterns not only enhances interior design, it sparks joy and creativity in everyday life.

When patterns are combined, a dynamic energy fills a room

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As an example, pairing floral wallpaper with geometric throw pillows can create a vibrant contrast that draws the eye. Bold choices—mixing prints, using bright colors, and incorporating unexpected patterns—breathe life into a space. This approach shows how creativity can turn a simple room into a work of art. Playful interaction between patterns can make a home feel warm and inviting, encouraging relaxation and happiness.

Incorporating various patterns allows for personal expression

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Individuals can showcase their tastes and interests through their design choices. For instance, someone who loves the mountains might mix sapphire blues, warm terracotta (or any other jewel tone), and creamy off-whites along with natural textiles like wood and stone. Layering textures with these colors can create a warm, inviting and stylish atmosphere that complements the beauty of the mountains around you into the home. Patterns can tell stories and evoke memories, making spaces feel more meaningful.

Mixing patterns encourages experimentation and encourages people to think outside the box

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For those who feel intimidated by interior design, starting with patterns can be a fun way to explore creativity. Using artwork or wallpaper with a bold print as an accent wall while adding simpler patterned cushions can provide a balanced look. This approach embraces mistakes and learning—essential to any creative process—and invites the joy of discovering what works and what doesn’t, leading to a more confident design journey.

The power of patterns in interior design is undeniable

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Mixing and matching prints brings a lively, personal touch to spaces, reflecting individual style and passion, while also inviting creativity and joy into everyday life. Embracing patterns creates a unique environment that encourages self-expression and warmth. It’s time to unleash the potential of patterns to create a home that truly feels like a reflection of oneself.

Amanda Furlong is a Senior Interior Designer and Rachel Bowler is Marketing Director at Cathers Home Furniture + Interior Design, an Aspen, Colorado-based full-service interior architecture and design studio, home furnishings retail store and rug gallery. View their profile or contact Cathers Home at shop@cathershome.com and 970-927-6556.

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A pandemic fascination with American lodges prompted Portland, Oregon-based interior designer and author, Max Humphrey, to set out on a tour of ten National Park destinations. A resulting book, Lodge: An Indoorsy Tour of America’s National Parks, inspired The Lodge Collection, a collaboration with Old Hickory Furniture in Shelbyville, Indiana. The partnership culminated in a collection of iconic home furnishings that celebrate timeless Western design and heirloom-quality craftsmanship.

The collection combines hickory wood with caning, leathers, hair on hide, and textural fabrics, creating classic shapes with a modern twist reminiscent of furnishings ubiquitous to park lodges. “Updated configurations and materials give the pieces a timeless appeal,” says Humphrey. “The designs are easily incorporated into modern interior décor creating a nice mix.”

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Humphrey says that one of his favorite pieces is the Cascade Chair. “The design is grounded in history and encapsulates the point of view of the entire collection.” Pointing out that the chair’s look can take an interior space in many directions, pieces are as perfectly suited to a cabin or lake house as a modern home or condominium. Another of Humphrey’s favorites is the Grand Lodge Sofa. “With an Old Hickory Lean Back Chair as the basis, the design was stretched to sofa size,” he says.

The materials used in the collection are dimensional and natural to give them an instant patina. “Textiles and materials are durable, and the natural imperfections add to the appeal,” Humphrey notes. “Each piece can be customized for an entirely bespoke look meant to be lovingly used and passed down for generations.” 

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All furnishings in The Lodge Collection are manufactured in the long-standing tradition of the meticulous quality and craftsmanship of Old Hickory Furniture, in business since 1899. Each piece captures the resurgence and nostalgia of the cowboy-core design of the Mountain West.

Currently working on a second collection in collaboration with Old Hickory Furniture, Humphrey continues his experimentation with hickory wood and luxe materials including mohair, velvet, and faux fur. His new designs will be featured at North Carolina’s Highpoint Market in April 2025. The Lodge Collection can be viewed online at the Old Hickory Furniture website, or in-person in showrooms throughout the United States. To learn more about Max Humphrey and his book, please visit his website.

Photo: Kaitlin Green

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Architect Richard Mullen designed the steel truss to replace a large central column in the open plan great room. The ceiling is paneled in hem­­lock, complementing the exposed timbers, while multiple windows, doors and skylights brighten the space. | Photo: Emily Minton Redfield

With its barnwood exterior and rugged stone chimney, the residence has rustic mountain appeal. But step inside this home in Colorado’s Roaring Fork Valley, and the modern art, furnishings and fixtures are a welcome surprise.  It’s all by design. The five-bedroom, four-bath abode is the result of a full renovation and expansion that transformed an artist’s home and studio into a family retreat for a Texas couple, their three daughters, two sons-in-law and five grandchildren.

Peter and Susi Brundage of Dallas, Texas, had been visiting the area for years and were starting to think about buying a place when Susi spied a “for sale” sign through some trees when she was on a walk. The couple was scheduled to go back to Dallas that day, but a tour was quickly arranged. They instantly loved the home’s open interior and high ceilings, plus the fact that the setting felt private despite being just a short distance from the Roaring Fork Club and downtown Basalt.

For family gatherings and entertaining, ample seating is offered on the roomy Arhaus sofa, Adriana Hoyos swivel chairs, armchairs and ottoman. Fabrics were selected to be both practical and beautiful. | Photo: Emily Minton Redfield

The Brundages purchased the home, and Richard Mullen, managing partner of the Aspen office of Demesne architectural firm, was hired to envision how to scale the soaring gallery-like spaces into more livable rooms. Mullen’s Dallas-based managing partner, Jamie Olsen Ali, worked with Susi Brundage on the interiors.

The artist who originally built the house, Kris Cox, had it constructed from wood salvaged from a barn in the Midwest. “The barnwood is beautiful and fits into the mountains, so we wanted to preserve the look of the house,” Peter Brundage says. But to make it family-friendly, the residence needed more walls, windows and gathering spaces. Mullen redesigned the home around an open central area for the great room, dining room and kitchen, adding bedrooms and bathrooms off either end, as well as a media room, a large porch with a fireplace, and a garage. “They did a masterful job of keeping the look and feel of a mountain house while adding more modern touches,” Peter says of the design team.

The entry features an oversized pivot door made of horizontal fir planks. | Photo: Emily Minton Redfield

“It would have been far easier to start from scratch, but we wanted to preserve as much as possible,” he says. One major structural change involved removing a central column that interrupted the flow of the great room, and installing a steel truss. Wood posts were kept throughout the one-story home as a nod to the home’s original post-and-beam construction.

Max Filiss, president and owner of Divide Creek Builders, said the site offers “the best of both worlds—it backs up to a sloping hill and has fantastic views on two sides,” while also being nestled into the land “so you feel like you have it all to yourself.” Adding extensive sliding glass doors off of the dining and living areas helped capture those views. Filiss credits project manager Jon Micheletti with keeping the project on track and paying attention to the myriad details required in the planning, execution and finishes of the job.

Simple wood columns and the wood plank walkways on the home’s exterior were preserved. | Photo: Emily Minton Redfield

Interior designer Jamie Olsen Ali, managing partner in Demesne’s Dallas office, says she worked closely with Susi Brundage to create a home that was well-designed and modern but also comfortable for their children and grandchildren. Fabrics and furnishings that were durable and easily cleaned were a priority. Also important was choosing colors and textures to complement the numerous art pieces the Brundages purchased from Kris Cox. “We used neutral colors, soft fabrics and organic materials that would not clash with the art,” Ali says. Blue is a recurring color, used in seating and a rug in the great room, in tiles and linens. “It’s calming and goes with the white oak in the floors,” the designer says.

ARCHITECTURAL DESIGNER – Demesne

In the media room, whimsical but functional pieces include woven chairs by Masaya and pendant lights from Moooi. The artwork is from Kris Cox, the home’s original owner. | Photo: Emily Minton Redfield

The porch offers a relaxation zone, and steps down to a sloping lawn with a water feature and flowering perennials. | Photo: Emily Minton Redfield

In a long hallway, ceiling lighting was added to brighten the space. | Photo: Emily Minton Redfield

The exposed wood is a nod to the home’s origins, while the Aerin table lamp, contemporary bed from Crate & Barrel and art lend modern updates. | Photo: Emily Minton Redfield

Jeremiah Young, owner of Kibler & Kirch, relaxes after the store’s successful opening. | Photo: Brittany Smith

When Jeremiah Young was in high school, he fell in love with Kibler & Kirch interior design firm and retail store in Red Lodge, Montana. In 2010, he purchased the business, and became its principal and creative director—expanding to a second location in Billings, Montana. When an opportunity to purchase a historic building downtown came his way, Young bought it—then discovered the original architectural plans from 1904 in the archives at Montana State University.

The building had been designed by J.G. Link, a key figure behind many of Montana’s landmark structures. Young began restoring the building to its original glory, recreating details like the original trim and flooring, and opening his design studio on the second floor in 2015. His meticulous efforts pay homage to the brick commercial building’s 120-year history. Young reluctantly closed the Red Lodge location in 2020—always with a vision to open a new retail space.

“Rez Hat” by artist Judd Thompson takes center stage beside a Ralph Lauren Halifax lamp in black ceramic by Visual Comfort. | Photo: Brittany Smith

His efforts were rewarded last year when he opened the doors to his new two-story, 14,000-square-foot retail store, complete with original details like the staircase replicated from the 1904 version as well as modern updates like an elevator capable of safely transporting large pieces of furniture. Young admires many facets of traditional style concepts regarding finishes. “I like the logic of material use; it makes sense to use plaster on a wall that’s never touched, but areas with a lot of foot traffic need to be more robust,” he says. “We used pine beadboard inside the elevator car, which is already marked and gives it character.”

Young stocked the store with a curated collection of tried-and-tested Kibler & Kirch staple furnishings along with contemporary finds. He believes shopping for the home should be a tactile experience. “We want someone to be able to sit in a chair and see how it feels,” he says. The new location has been welcomed by clients who frequented the company’s Red Lodge location, and local residents as well as out-of-town clients— who are invited to stay in an adjacent studio.

The 30-year-old firm synonymous with timeless design took years to meticulously renovate the property to its original state, based on plans from archives at Montana State University. | Photo: Brittany Smith

The store reflects Kibler & Kirch’s Western roots with rich leather and antique furnishings, Navajo rugs with interwoven meanings, and artwork often depicting the faces and places of the locale. Traditional styling favorites like Santa Rosa beeswax candles are intermixed with luxurious accessories and newfound treasures, which Young hopes will resonate with clients who can appreciate the store’s fundamental intent to inspire. “Design is not just visual; it should be a sensory experience,” he says, “And you can’t get that online.”

INTERIOR DESIGN – Kibler & Kirch

As seen in ML’s May/June 2025 issue

Intricate silver accessories and embellished trinket boxes by Dallas-based J. Alexander Silver dot a tabletop. | Photo: Brittany Smith

A Carlson ottoman and cluster of Webster chairs in Roundup Cocoa by Wesley Hall offer an inviting spot to sit. | Photo: Brittany Smith

Traditional white bead board panel walls line the staircase, which is illuminated by a chandelier made by Colorado-based The Peak Antler Company. | Photo: Brittany Smith

The canopied entrance and refinished red brick facade of the entryway invite customers into an original 1904 property. | Photo: Brittany Smith

A circa 1890 painting found by the design team and an antique display cabinet bring old and new together next to a Ralph Lauren Holloway floor lamp in natural oak by Visual Comfort. | Photo: Brittany Smith

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A well-designed home goes beyond aesthetics—it enhances daily life, creating a space that feels both beautiful and functional. Whether you’re refreshing a single room or reimagining your entire space, these expert design tips will help you bring luxury, comfort and cohesion into your home.

Focus on Quality over Quantity

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Investing in fewer, high-quality pieces will always outshine filling a space with trend-driven decor. Timeless furnishings crafted from rich materials like natural stone, solid wood and handwoven textiles add depth and longevity to a room.

Layer the Lighting

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Lighting is one of the most powerful tools in design. A mix of ambient, task and accent lighting creates a warm and inviting atmosphere. Incorporate statement fixtures, sculptural sconces, and strategically placed lamps to enhance both function and mood.

Create a Cohesive Color Palette

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A well-balanced color scheme sets the tone for the entire home. Whether you prefer soft neutrals or bold, dramatic hues, consistency is key. Layer different shades and textures within the same palette to create depth and visual interest.

Elevate Everyday Functionality

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Luxury is about ease and refinement. Thoughtful details like custom storage solutions, well-placed seating areas and intuitive layouts ensure that your space feels as good as it looks.

Incorporate Natural Elements

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Bringing nature indoors adds warmth and tranquility. Organic materials, fresh greenery, and natural light create an inviting environment that feels fresh and timeless.

By integrating these design principles, any space can be transformed into a sophisticated and inviting retreat. Thoughtful design is not just about aesthetics—it’s about crafting a home that enhances the way you live.

Erin Kosach is Studio Director and Lead Designer for The Picket Fence, a boutique interior design firm in Ketchum, Idaho. The talented team at TPF thrives  on creating inviting, inspiring spaces that exude warmth and elegance. View their website or contact their team at 208-806-2900.

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As a resident of Snowmass, Colorado for over 30 years, the owner of this riverside home wanted to make a change from rustic to bright and modern. “The home and the new owner found each other at just the right time,” says Denise Taylor, design director at Aspen Design House. “We had the opportunity to do a deep refresh for the owner, making it a place that really felt like home.”

This approximately 3,900 square-foot Mountain Modern home is in Carbondale and features four-bedrooms, four-bathrooms and a powder room. The home sits on a unique site that follows the curve of the river. The dwelling’s front entrance was inspired by a dramatic Japanese Garden landscape.  Abundant, vibrant colors greet guests in the warmer months. The interior space was curated to echo the natural beauty of the river landscape. Shades of blue, green, gray, and cream incorporate layering, textural interest, and traditional elements throughout.

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“The living area was the biggest challenge due to its small footprint,” says Taylor. “We made the space feel larger by using light colors and a see-through fireplace. The blue velvet swivel chairs can turn toward the fireplace or the window view. A wood and metal console highlights striations representing the river. The floating coffee table adds the illusion of space with floor visible below. A dreamy rug gives the room an indoor-outdoor flow,” she explains.

“The kitchen’s curved island mimics the bend of the river,” Taylor notes. “Warm, intimate seating is found at the custom banquette.” Walnut cabinetry and Miele appliances make the entire space beautiful and efficient. The formal dining area features the simplicity of a generous round table lending a light and organic look to the room. Green velvet upholstery picks up the color of the outdoors merging nature and hospitality.

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The primary bedroom gets its charm from the green and cream wallcovering and the contrasting blue floral rug. Luxe layered bedding and fur upholstered seating gives the room textural interest with a sense of whimsy. The primary bath contains green glass tile and underlit floating cabinets. The natural stone floor in a herringbone pattern helps complete a deliberate, spa-like environment. 

The powder room stuns. Wallpaper featuring a pattern of oversized peonies, and a sink with an earthy appearance gives the small space a huge impact. A conversation area furnished with Adirondack chairs provides contemplation and relaxation at the river’s edge. Taylor says, “This home feels magical inside and out. It will be a cherished legacy property passed down for generations.”

INTERIOR DESIGN – Aspen Design House

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A multi-pendant chandelier designed by Kimberly Parker with Hammerton Studio illuminates the living room and furnishings including a pair of chairs and sofa by Taylor King and large ottoman by Vanguard. | Photo: Joshua Caldwell

Kimberly Parker has long been in the business of turning people’s biggest dreams for mountain retreats into reality, and by the Utah-based interior designer’s estimation, there are two kinds of clients: those who like to have their hands on every single element, and those who like to have it all served up on a silver platter. Jennifer and Tom Mangione are active members of the former camp. When the empty nesters relocated from California to Victory Ranch, a luxury community near Park City, they arrived with a host of ideas for a 4,000-square-foot four-bedroom (plus two bunk rooms), five-and-a-half bathroom getaway outfitted for top-drawer entertaining.

Friends and family pull up Kylin dining chairs by Sunpan around the custom dining table. The Modern Branch chandelier in heritage brass and amber glass by Hammerton Studio hangs above. | Photo: Joshua Caldwell

Tom Mangione worked with Killowen Construction and architectural firm Habitations Design Group to maximize both the fun and function of every square inch of the wide open great room, chef’s kitchen, well-appointed first-floor rec space, art room, “secret” wine cellar (packed with around 1,000 bottles of wine) and every other space both inside and out. Meanwhile, wife Jennifer happily took on the design with the help of Parker. Recalls Tom, “The more she explained her vision, the more excited Kim got.” Jennifer couldn’t agree more. “Kimberly completely grasped what I wanted, even when I sounded crazy,” she says with a laugh.

Sophisticated elements abound in the entertaining area, from the East Indian Rosewood-hued grand piano and cast stone detail around the fireplace to the California House reversible top game table and Taylor King Sausalito sectional. | Photo: Joshua Caldwell

From the start, the designer realized the importance of showcasing the Mangiones’ beloved art and collectibles, including a 500-year-old solid marble baby bathtub turned- powder-room sink. “I’m always happy to incorporate collections because they make a home that much more personal,” Parker says. “The challenge is taking different styles—for example, items they’ve picked up on travels to Morocco with treasured pieces from Italy—and making it all feel cohesive.” The designer layered in an abundance of textures and a calming palette to make everything feel more unified. “We tend to lean into textures for mountain homes, and neutrals keep things timeless,” Parker says.

Designer and client created a cozy primary bedroom with a fireplace, Moroccan rug, Howell bedframe bordered with Stardust Leather by Vanguard and tĕte-`a-tĕte sofa by Taylor King. | Photo: Joshua Caldwell

Together, she and Jennifer Mangione chose fabrics, wallcoverings and furnishings that enhance the varied collections and complement the home’s natural materials, including reclaimed wood used for window casings, baseboards and ceiling beams; bedroom stone walls; and split-log and chinking details. Handcrafted sculptural surprises abound throughout the home, starting with the massive (10 feet tall and 5 feet wide) live-edge walnut-and-glass front door made by local artisans at Carlson Crafted.

It’s mirrored in the custom live-edge, super long dining table made from a slab sourced in Costa Rica. (“In order to get something that wide, you have to go where big trees grow,” notes Parker.) A majority of the lighting was also made specifically for this home by Salt Lake-based Hammerton Studio. “Jennifer likes a little sparkle, so we ended up commissioning around 10 fixtures,” Parker says.

A tiled wall creates a lovely backdrop for the Jacuzzi bath. | Photo: Joshua Caldwell

Now that everything—including the 500-year-old baby bath—is in place, the Mangiones happily welcome a cavalcade of family and friends to show off their handiwork and enjoy home-cooked meals, well-shaken cocktails and heated after-dinner shuffleboard games. But they’ve also carved out spots that are more geared toward reflection than revelry. “They’re very thoughtful, intellectual people, and every morning they have their coffee and devotional in a very special place within the great room,” Parker says. “They start the day taking in the majestic views of mountains, cliffs and sagebrush. What could be more magical than that?”

INTERIOR DESIGN – Kimberly Parker Design
BUILDER – Killowen Construction
ARTISAN – Carlson Crafted 
ARCHITECTURE – Habitations Design Group
LIGHTING – Hammerton Studio

RESOURCES

LIVING ROOM
Chandelier
Hammerton Studio

Swivel Chairs
“Faith Swivel Chair” in Corrales Pebble by Taylor King

Sofa
“Mendel Sofa” in Adena Oyster by Taylor King

Coffee Table
Vanguard “Wayland” ottoman in Zola Moon Dance leather

DINING ROOM
Chairs
“Kylin” chair by Sunpan

Rug
Loloi MLO-06 LT Grey/Granite Hand Tufted 100% Wool Pile

Chandeliers
“Modern Branch” chandelier in Heritage Brass and Amber Glass by Hammerton Studio

ENTERTAINING AREA
Game Table
“Origami” reversible top game table by California House

Game Chairs:
Taylor King Lauren Leiss Theory Chair in Bowie Black Leather, Finish: Driftwood

Sectional
“Sausalito” sectional in Friendly Tweed by Taylor King

ART ROOM
Tile
CEGI “Isla Palm Tree”

Hardware
Top Knobs

POWDER
Tile
Volcanic Gray Limestone elongated hexagon mosaic L725

Lighting
Hammerton “Raindrop” Pendants LAB0078-01-FB in flat bronze metallic finish

Mirror
Elegant Lighting “Eternity” circular beveled metal framed bathroom mirror in brass

PRIMARY
Bed
Vanguard “Howell” bed in Fozzie Cloud

Leather band
“Zola Stardust” by Vanguard

Sofa
Taylor King “Lea” settee

Primary Bath
Bathtub Jacuzzi “Rosalia” freestanding soaking bathtub

Tile
Porcelanosa

Flooring
Ecocrete “Melted Ice” honed porcelain

Photo: Whitney Kamman

A powder room is one of the most exciting spaces to design. Since it’s not used as frequently as a main bathroom—and doesn’t require the same functional lighting for daily routines—it becomes the perfect place to experiment with drama and fun. Plus, since it’s a smaller scale, you can go bold with colors, patterns, and textures to create an interesting and memorable space.

Walls that Wow

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Don’t be afraid to embrace striking patterns and colors. A powder room is the perfect place to showcase that statement wall covering or dramatic finish you’ve been eyeing. Instead of an accent wall, which can make the space feel smaller, commit to using your chosen material on all four walls and even the ceiling for maximum impact.

Some of our favorite materials to use on walls include oversized tiles, metallic finishes, and wall coverings. Tiles can add beautiful texture and a luxurious feel, while modern wall coverings come in a variety of interesting textures and playful patterns—more is definitely more when it comes to the powder room. However, if you prefer a more understated approach, consider lime wash. This elegant, understated finish brings a sense of depth and history to the space.

Luxe Lighting

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Amp up the glam. A powder room is the perfect place to play with dramatic lighting that enhances the mood and flatters your reflection. Incorporate vintage, organic-shaped or offset fixtures to create an ambient glow. Imagine walking in to touch up your lipstick and being bathed in warm, flattering light—pure magic. These kinds of unique, statement-making fixtures elevate the space and contribute to its overall charm.

Flawless Fixtures

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Have fun with faucet placement and finishes. Avoid a matchy-matchy look and instead mix materials and finishes for a dynamic effect. Consider an eye-catching vessel or glass sink to make a real statement, and if you’re feeling adventurous, try offsetting the plumbing for a unique and unexpected design twist. If and when it makes sense, don’t be afraid of a non-white toilet. Incorporating black toilets into dark powder rooms to maintain a moody, cohesive look.

Mirror, Mirror 

Photo: Whitney Kamman

The mirror is another opportunity to make a unique statement. Play with different shapes, sizes, and finishes to add personality and charm. Be sure to consider how your lighting interacts with the mirror to create the perfect balance of function and style.

Cabinetry with Character

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Since a powder room doesn’t require as much storage, you have the freedom to get creative with cabinetry and countertops. Consider using wood or stone slabs, floating vanities, or sculptural countertops to make the space feel sleek and stylish. Finally, don’t forget about the finishing touches like hand towels and accessories. Thoughtful details like fringe or unique textures or patterns will elevate the aesthetic and tie the whole look together.

Carla Thorning is Principal Interior Designer at ICON MT, a comprehensive design/build firm in Bozeman, Montana. For over 20 years, the team at ICON MT has been creating exceptional spaces for inspired living. Contact Carla at 406-404-5296 or view their portfolio here.  

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