OUR THOUGHTS
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...
The Do’s and Don’ts of Furnishing Your Home
Are you thinking of tackling the task of furnishing your new home? We’ve previously covered when it makes sense to hire an interior designer, and furnishing a home - either with new or existing pieces - is one of those instances when having an interior designer on...
Mixing a Mountain Rustic Home with Modern Styling
When you first visit the Twenty Mile Ranch home, the stunning, 360-degree views of the valley and nearby Emerald Mountain through expansive floor-to-ceiling windows are probably the first thing you notice. But then, your eyes are drawn to the natural stonework. The...
When to hire an interior designer
As we’ve outlined in previous posts, building a new home or remodeling your existing home demands many big decisions often made in consultation with experts ranging from an architect to a builder to a landscape architect to an interior designer. That’s right: interior...
How to Combine Rustic and Modern Design
Achieving an unexpected yet cohesive design is something we strive for, especially after our clients go through our proprietary envisioning process and detail their expectations for what their home will look like inside and out. In this harmonious Steamboat Springs...
A New Kind of Neighborhood Design
When tasked with designing an entirely new residential complex near Steamboat Resort, we could have created a dense residential structure that’s common for urban areas. However, we chose to keep density high while leveraging the site to provide distinctive homes that...
How Remodeling Can Completely Transform a Home
A modernized front porch updates the look and feel of an older homeWhile the latest fashion trends may be circling back to the 90s, architecture and design trends have been moving in a whole new direction. We often work with homeowners seeking an entirely fresh look...
The Absolute Importance of a Landscape Architect
You wouldn’t dream of leaving the custom details of your dream mountain home to anyone except for your architect, so why should it be any different with your home’s exterior? It shouldn’t. Employing a landscape architect to design a property’s landscape and outdoor...
The Making of a Modern Mountain Home
World travelers who have long admired various and distinct resorts and cities, the owners of The Flat Top residence, a 7,300-square-foot Steamboat Springs retreat, wanted to create an equally luxurious space. The result: a dream-like, sophisticated residence...
Site Selection 101: How To Find The Perfect Location For Your Mountain Home
It’s exhilarating to dream about building your perfect mountain house with all the elements you’ve always wanted: a gourmet kitchen and seamless outdoor living spaces, sweeping mountain views and a master bath bigger than your first apartment. Building a house as...
Vertical Arts Wins Big in Architecture Awards in 2020
This year the Vertical Arts team has been fortunate to receive recognition from industry experts, peers and customers alike and has achieved award wins across a variety of categories. We are proud of the hard work behind each and every one of these awards and are...
Redefining Mountain Modern
After more than a decade of the emergence of the sleek stone, steel, and glass modern homes that have come to define “mountain modern,” we’re seeing a shift toward more traditional design when it comes to new construction and remodels in the Mountain West. Does this...