Irene Rawlings

3 weeks ago | mountainliving.com | Irene Rawlings

Andrea Schumacher's book Vibrant Interiors: Living Large at Home celebrates timeless interiors. Andrea Monath Schumacher believes in magic—the magic that happens when showstopping art and antiques are introduced to vibrant colors, patterns and a touch (or more) of whimsy. “A home should not be too serious,” the founder of Denver-based Andrea Schumacher Interiors says. She encourages living with history—particularly meaningful family history—but not fetishizing it.

2 months ago | coloradohomesmag.com | Irene Rawlings

Biophilic design and a commitment to sustainability define the Populus Hotel. Populus Hotel gets its name and its structure from the aspen trees (Populus tremuloides) native to Colorado. Studio Gang, a Chicago-based architecture and urban design studio founded by MacArthur Fellow Jeanne Gang, was commissioned to design the building. For inspiration, Gang went on a weeklong backpacking trip in the Rocky Mountains.

Feb 27, 2025 | coloradohomesmag.com | Irene Rawlings

After building custom homes for “the one percent of the one percent” in the Roaring Fork Valley for more than 30 years, Briston Peterson, founder of Basalt-based Brikor Associates, knew exactly what he wanted in his own home. “I have built everything from highend treehouses to $60 million homes,” he says.

Feb 21, 2025 | mountainliving.com | Irene Rawlings

A spec home goes from boxy and bland to bright and cozy. After several years renting in Aspen—hiking in summer and skiing in winter—a Chicago-based couple decided to look for a home of their own; one big enough to comfortably fit friends and family, including (looking forward) the possibility of grandkids. “The rest of my family are skiers,” the homeowner says. “While they were skiing, I was looking at real estate.” It is no secret that the prices in Aspen are high.

Jan 10, 2025 | mountainliving.com | Irene Rawlings

A new book features exceptional mountain interiors from around the world and a designer guide for creating your own mountain-inspired home. There is something magical, calming and joyful about being in the mountains. Nearly everyone is attracted to the snow-capped peaks, thick forests, swift streams and, of course, the intoxicating views.