OUR THOUGHTS
Southern Charm Meets Mountain Modern in this Steamboat Slopeside Perch
Our work on this amazing ski-friendly Slopeside Perch custom home in Steamboat Springs was recently featured in Mountain Living. Take a look at this stunning home filled with unobstructed views of the entire Steamboat ski area and integrated Southern design styles...
Top Interior Design Trends for 2023
With 2023 in full swing, we’re starting to see the conversations we’ve had with clients play out in popular trends. Last year, as we slowly exited the pandemic, there was a big shift toward maximalism – more is more. And though the opposite of that, “extreme...
Vertical Arts Successes & Stories in 2022
2022 in Review As Vertical Arts continues to solidify itself as a leader in architecture and interior design throughout the Rockies and beyond, the team was fortunate to be prominently featured in several notable publications throughout the year, while also...
Vertical Arts Expands with New Projects in New Countries and Cities
Our company continues to grow and stay busy with interesting projects, now from around the globe. We’re thrilled our architectural style, excellent customer service and proprietary envisioning process resonates with so many homeowners across the U.S and beyond. With...
The Making of a Modern Homestead
Vertical Arts was recently profiled in Denver Life Magazine to share the story of this downtown Steamboat Springs project with a hidden style. From the outside, the custom home fits perfectly into the existing neighborhood of traditional homes with its gable roof and...
Taking a 90s Ski Condo from Drab to Fab
In the 80s and 90s many ski town developers created condos that weren’t necessarily designed for a lot of use. After all, during the day everyone is on the mountain! These brown, boxy living spaces were utilitarian, yes, but relaxing and comfortable? Not so much. The...
Top Bathroom Trends Happening in 2022
We’re halfway through the year and are noticing fun, new architectural and interior design trends happening in bathrooms across all home styles. Whether you want neutral tones or a pop of color, there’s sure to be something trendy to incorporate into your new home...
Design Trend – Rustic is Back in a Big Way
We know uber modern homes have been the trendy architectural norm for the last decade and the style dominated mountain homes, or mountain modern projects, as well. Though mountain modern aesthetics still have their place, we’ve been seeing the revival of rustic...
How to create an idealistic indoor/outdoor living space
Colorado’s summers are unrivaled—especially in the mountains, when pleasant temperatures and long days entice us to spend as much time outside as possible. Most of our clients like to bring the outdoors in, and some of our favorite designs have specialized in creating...
The Design Behind Some of Steamboat’s Favorite Restaurants
Vertical Arts has long been known for our beautiful residential architecture and home design, but we’ve also been instrumental in several commercial projects around Steamboat Springs, including the design of several local favorites such as Brick Restaurant, Besame and...
Building Community: Life as a Vertical Arts architect to Know the Vertical Arts Team
Designing the homes and buildings that make up our community is an important job, especially in a small town. All of us at Vertical Arts live here because we love the mountains and the people who call Steamboat or Denver home. Over the course of our collective...
The In’s and Out’s of Home Design in 2022
New year, new home upgrades. As we start the second month of 2022, we’re seeing many homeowners who are hunkering down for the winter and contemplating interior changes ranging from a simple refresh to a more intensive overhaul. As they dream, we offer advice on...