If two people view the same color, they may perceive it in two very different ways based on many factors, including culture and background. For instance, white is a symbol of weddings and purity in most Western countries, but it may not have the same connotation in the East. Physiology can also impact how your eye detects colors, as people with some degree of altered vision or color blindness won’t see shades the same way as someone with perfect vision.

Psychology plays a part in color perception, too. If you associate a color with a past experience, it may evoke different emotions and memories. For example, if you were comforted by a favorite blue blanket throughout your childhood, you’re likely to be drawn to blue as an adult.

When decorating or designing for a particular mood, decide whether you want to incorporate cool colors, warm colors, or a mix of both. Cool colors, including shades of blue, green, white, and gray, can have a calm, comforting effect. On the other hand, red, orange, yellow, black, brown, and other warm colors can induce feelings of excitement, security, and warmth.

Think about the mood you want to set when decorating a living space. Whether it’s a simple accent piece, a coat of paint on the walls, or artwork over your mantel, color is the main ingredient in the recipe for effective design.

Start with the focal point pieces of furniture such as a sofa and cocktail table and then begin to layer with accessories that reflect your own panache. Mirrors open space and make a room feel larger and more open. Colorado Style has many gorgeous mirrors in every shape, size and material. 

Freshen up your home for Summer.  Flowers and plants bring the outside indoors… but who has the time to water and prune?  Colorado Style flowers are so perfectly real that no one would guess that they are going to last forever. Read more about silk flowers and adding color here.

Picture frames with your family photos should be placed on shelves and bookcases to personalize your home.  We have the most beautiful frames made of mother of pearl, beautiful burl walnut, mahogany and English oak. Don’t just fill up a space. Surround yourself with the things you love.  There is no compromising on quality and a fresh perspective on interior design.

A well designed sofa should be as comfortable as it is stylish.  A sofa should be inviting; a place to snuggle up and spend time with family and friends. A sofa is a major investment so you want to enjoy it for a long time.  Colorado Style Home Furnishings continues to showcase fine quality upholstery and leather furniture.  The quality can be seen in the details.  

Each sofa and chair frame is precisely cut and hand assembled and the wood is kiln dried. Upholstery frames are glued, screwed and double doweled to form last lasting joints.  To complete the construction and add stability to the frame corner blocks are positioned at each corner.

The eight-way hand-tied system is characteristic of high quality furniture.  The suspension system is extremely important for the durability and longevity.  Another  form of construction  is the sinuous spring system which are wires that are shaped in an “S” .  This is a newer way of constructing sofas and chairs and is also very durable.  

Depending on the style of the sofa and the support that is needed, there are several fillings for the seat cushions. Spring down cushions have an innerspring coil and foam is wrapped around it. Blendown  uses a combination of down and a foam core. 

 Leather Sofas and chairs will stand up to wear and tear and will endure for generations.  Quality leather adjusts to your body temperature after you sit in it for a few minutes. It will feel supple and mold to your body as you enjoy every minute that you are entertaining or watching television.

Colorado Style Home Furnishings offers many collections of living room furniture family room furniture and thousands of fabrics and leathers from which to choose. Create your own dramatic feel or a relaxed elegant look with timeless appeal.  You have a story to tell and Colorado Style Home Furnishings will help you to develop your own great design in a room that is comfortable to live in.

 Colorado Style Home Furnishings makes designer quality home furnishings affordable. Visit us today.

Eglomisé is a very old technique dating back to the Pre-Roman era. It’s name is derived from a 18th Century French decorator, Jean Baptise Glomy (1711 – 1786) who was responsible for it’s re-popularization. The materials and technique we use are exactly the same as Jean Baptise Glomy had developed.

Gold leaf and hand painting under glass provides a reflectivity and beauty unseen in other art forms.

The process is very, very delicate, but we protect the back to avoid any scratching or damage from behind. The end result of the eglomisé process is to make the piece look old, it is not a mass produced automated process, so it will vary in clarity and character. The front of the Eglomisé is simply glass. Clean it with glass cleaner as you would a mirror or glass table top.

The layering of materials is what makes the use of gold so enticing. Light fixtures with gold accents, sideboards with inlaid details, chair frames gilt in gold leaf. Aged or patinated, the reflection of a gold timeliness finish softens the lines of any piece of furniture.  Read more about hand painted furntiure and eglomise.

The story begins when you stroll into Colorado Style Home Furnishings and you find yourself captivated by warm and intimate environment. You are here to experience the high concentration of upscale furnishings and accessories which Colorado Style is known for.  The attention to design excellence and quality craftsmanship can be found in every piece of furniture. It’s a simple idea, your home should be sophisticated yet cozy, casual but elegant.  Your home should reflect who you are and honor your values. Colorado Style is Denver’s furniture store that is the backdrop for your life. It’s all in the details. 

Shown is a chestnut burl veneered and brown oak burl marquetry lamp table, the octagonal top above an angular column on splayed legs with brass bun feet. Inspired by an Italian original.