Nancy Sanford’s interior design BLOG
Here are my photos and musings about interior design subjects in Colorado and beyond.
Home Office
Not a lot of space is needed to create a functioning home office. Sometimes, a closet could be transformed or an area from a larger room claimed. Good space planning can be very rewarding.
Little Space Can Go Far
This room was created by grabbing space from the adjoining room. Approximately 6' x 9' worth.
Glass Hanging Chandelier
From Studio Bel Vetro Exciting and Fabulous Canoe Suspension Lights Canoes They are Inspired by form and artfully expressed with texture. These glass elements incorporate several...
Scenic Vista and Interior Design
Last week I spent a day hiking and fishing with my husband. The views were incredible. Nature is the best designer! This scene has outstanding arrangement, plentiful use of texture, lovely combinations of colors, focal points and depth. Sounds like a description...
It was time to take my own advice
It was time to take my own advice It’s easy to recall special memories associated with photos, scents and music. But with furniture? I didn’t really think that was possible. Now I know better – and I understand how home décor can suffer when you’re overly sentimental....
Fabric and Wallpaper tell some of the story
Pictured are 3 different color, fabric and wallpaper options I presented to a client for their feedback for their living room remodel. All the scenarios have the same vibe but with variations of color and texture. Blueprints, renderings and sketches are very...
Depending on where you live, designs may vary
I create interior designs for homes in various regions of the state – in the mountains, city and country. The basic technique and process is virtually the same for all. I study and analyze the architecture, layout and style of each structure before exploring various...
All those Books
What to do with all those books I am experiencing a personal interior design dilemma. Neither my home nor my office has enough space for all the art and design books that I have been collecting for decades. It’s an ongoing debate: Should I keep them? Give them away?...
Design With In Reach Denver
The upholstered sectional and chair are from the new collection for DWR called Costura Sofa Collection. It is designed by the brilliant designer Jon Gasca. I appreciate the contemporary design and the comfortable feel.
Interior Design – Door and Cabinet Hardware
Door and cabinet hardware are the jewelry of a room. They matter and often not given enough attention when building and remodeling. Shown is door knob no 1590 from Nanz. So elegant and timeless. .