Barn Doors – A Modern Take.

5 February 2016February 5, 2016Elizabeth Daigle

One of the unexpected results of Denver’s hot real estate market and numerous renovations and new builds is seeing the latest trends in home design. Over the last year, barn doors are making a very big appearance in many of these new homes. Although, these barn doors have a very modern look and feel versus the barn doors found in an actual barn.

Sliding barn doors are a sleek addition to a home. They can be used to separate any room in a home – a bathroom, master bedroom, study, playroom, laundry room and/or children’s room. Ascetically, they add great form and clean lines to a home. The doors can take on many different looks in a room.

Salvaged pine plank doors creates a Mediterranean feel in this room:

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A glass window on this door to create an open feel.

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Frosted windows on this door create a bit more privacy.

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Reclaimed wood can create a rustic look.

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Or a modern feel.

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What do you think? Would you put a sliding barn door in your home? If so, what room would you put it in?

In addition to writing for Daigle’s Digs, Elizabeth works full-time as a Real Estate Agent with Keller Williams Realty Downtown, LLC. Elizabeth’s expertise is in buying and selling a home, first time home buyers, short sales, and investment properties. Contact Elizabeth for any real estate needs. Cell 303-819.73.71. Work 720-314-8352.

Denver Home of the Day – February 1, 2016.

1 February 2016May 27, 2016Elizabeth Daigle

1111 Eudora Street Denver, CO 80220 | $1,275,000 | 4,067 | 5 Bedroom, 4 Bathrooms

This brand new modern home is located in the Hale neighborhood. Close to Cherry Creek, major highways, Trader Joes, Rose Medical and the VA hospital and, of course, the new and highly anticipated town center on 9th and Colorado.

This home was designed and built by an architect, Pappas Architecture + Design and no detail was spared. Glass walls allow the Colorado sun to beat down on the white oak wood floors through the open first floor. The house accommodates entertaining with two living areas on the first floor, two dishwashers in the kitchen which opens up to the living area. Additional entertaining space in the basement with a second kitchen. The second floor has loft space with an incredible view of the city, a master suite with a gas fireplace and porch. Modern, unique lighting fixtures are seen in every room of the home. This home is truly a one of a kind masterpiece.

Contact Elizabeth for a personal showing – (303)819-7371.

Listing courtesy of Cherry Creek Properties.

In addition to writing for Daigle’s Digs, Elizabeth works full-time as a Real Estate Agent with Keller Williams Realty Downtown, LLC. Elizabeth’s expertise is in buying and selling a home, first time home buyers, luxury, and investment properties. Contact Elizabeth for any real estate needs. Cell 303-819.73.71. Work 720-314-8352.

29 January 2016May 27, 2016Elizabeth Daigle

I’m not one to watch much T.V. but when I was sick my guilty pleasure became watching the first full season of The Girlfriend’s Guide to Divorce. As one would guess from the title, it is about a woman going through divorce. Interesting enough topic but I won’t lie my favorite thing about the series is the main character, Abby’s, house. It is a gorgeous mid century modern glass house. There are many things to love about this home.

The views:

The beautiful mid century front door:

The pool:

The floor to ceiling windows and glass doors:

And, of course, the floating staircase.:

As we watch the television, we can often forget how much goes into set design. This set is absolutely amazing with high end items sourced with lower end pieces. Also, a perfect mix of modern and mid century. After researching the home further to find drool-worthy photos, the concept of the glass house was fully described;

“It’s a metaphor for people living their lives in glass houses as Abby’s family life goes from privacy to full exposure by the end of the first episode,” says Fleming, who took inspiration from Dwell and Interior Design magazine as well as Pinterest and his personal reference library.

What do you think of the home? Do you love it as much as I do?

In addition to writing for Daigle’s Digs, Elizabeth works full-time as a Real Estate Agent with Keller Williams Realty Downtown, LLC. Elizabeth’s expertise is in buying and selling a home, first time home buyers, luxury, and investment properties. Contact Elizabeth for any real estate needs. Cell 303-819.73.71. Work 720-314-8352.

Denver Home of the Day

25 January 2016May 27, 2016Elizabeth Daigle

3410 Pecos Street, Denver CO 80211. | $1,099,995 | 4,153 sq. ft. | 3 beds, 5 baths

Old meets new with this restored victorian in Lohi. The first floor features restored and refinished beams, exposed brick and grey hardwood floors with modern day amenities of a double oven, gas range and an open, spacious living area. Two master suites and a third bedroom are located on the second floor. The third floor features a bonus room, perfect for entertaining and/or relaxing. On this level is a rooftop deck with spectacular views of the city.

Located at 3410 Pecos St., the location of this home is amazing. Close to Downtown, Highlands Square and major highways. Not to mention some of the city’s best restaurants – Linger, Lola, Avanti and Root Down.

Contact Elizabeth for a personal showing – (303)819-7371.

Listing curtosey of Brokers Guild-Cherry Creek LTD.

In addition to writing for Daigle’s Digs, Elizabeth works full-time as a Real Estate Agent with Keller Williams Realty Downtown, LLC. Elizabeth’s expertise is in buying and selling a home, first time home buyers, luxury, and investment properties. Contact Elizabeth for any real estate needs. Cell 303-819.73.71. Work 720-314-8352.

18 January 2016May 27, 2016Elizabeth Daigle

On this day we remember Martin Luther King, Jr. A man who taught us courage, truth, compassion, humility, dignity, kindness and service through his example.

On this day we are reminded to do something kind, today and everyday. Small acts of kindness can have a big impact. Meet a frown with a smile, hug someone that may need it, be patient with all.

This holiday follows a weekend full of football and parties and I am reminded of this story about Larry Fitzgerald. He brings kindness into football, a sport that is not typically associated with kindness or compassion.

Happy Martin Luther King Jr. Day to all!

In addition to writing for Daigle’s Digs, Elizabeth works full-time as a Real Estate Agent with Keller Williams Realty Downtown, LLC. Elizabeth’s expertise is in buying and selling a home, first time home buyers, luxury, and investment properties. Contact Elizabeth for any real estate needs. Cell 303-819.73.71. Work 720-314-8352.

100 Ways to Happy Chic Your Life

11 January 2016May 27, 2016Elizabeth Daigle

For Christmas I received Jonathan Adler’s coffee table book, 100 Ways to Happy Chic Your Life. I love books like these because it often sparks some new ideas or offers a creative take on design. I thought I would periodically write about some of the 100 Ways to Happy Chic Your Life.

“It all starts with a conversation pit”.

I think it is only appropriate for the book to start in the living/family room. For me, the living room is often the pulse of the home. Adler puts it best, “Conversation pits are one of the greatest legacies of modernism. I am not the most feng-shui-iest, but these spaces have an energy – a siren call – that draws you in for a moment of relaxed fun: the sine qua non of good design.

Conversation pits are architectural features that involve built in seating often located in a sunken room:

As you can tell from the pictures or history of design, conversation pits were incredibly popular from 1950 to 1970’s. Although, I believe we do have our own modern take on a conversation pits now. Often minus the sunken room and built in furniture but the concept is still the same – it is where people gravitate to in the home to lounge and chat.

What do you think? Does the home start with a conversation pit?

In addition to writing for Daigle’s Digs, Elizabeth works full-time as a Real Estate Agent with Keller Williams Realty Downtown, LLC. Elizabeth’s expertise is in buying and selling a home, first time home buyers, luxury, and investment properties. Contact Elizabeth for any real estate needs. Cell 303-819.73.71. Work 720-314-8352.