Employee Spotlight

Meet Catelyn | Denver Furniture Customer Service

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What is your past work experience/education? 
I earned a degree in cultural anthropology at the University of West Florida in 2016. After graduating, I became a design assistant for an interior design firm in Pensacola, FL. I moved toCO in 2019 and worked for a marketing company until COVID :)I started a position as a project manager with Merchants & Co, a commercial design firm in Denver, in 2022. I was there for about three years before starting my role with CAI Designs at the start of March, 2026.

Where were you raised?
Dunedin, FL & Walsenburg, CO

Where do you draw inspiration from?
Antiques stores full of retro, MCM and traditional pieces. This speaks to my love for all things with history.

What is your most rewarding project and why?
My most rewarding (and challenging) project was managing the furniture installation at The Range ski lodge and on-mountain ski school in Steamboat Springs. I personally loved the design aesthetic, and the on-site scenery was second to none. There were challenges in terms of delivery logistics since Steamboat is about 3 hours into the mountains from Denver. This project taught me so much within multiple aspects of project management, and it was a great opportunity for collaboration and camaraderie with my installation team.

What are some of your favorite product lines?
Julian Chichester is a favorite of mine. I appreciate the range of styles; from MCM to traditional, with an eclectic punch of color and funk, it aligns perfectly with my style.

What is your favorite color?
I love shades of red, blush, and burnt yellows or oranges.

What do you like to do in your spare time?
I like to watch Bravo, spend time with my nephew, and read ACOTAR. I’m a good cook, but only when I feel like it. I’m also really good at buying more furniture, lamps and decor than I have room for in my apartment 🙂

If you could travel back in time, where/when would you go and why?
I LOVE this question. I’d go to Ireland & Scotland in the early 13th century before the English invaded and ruined their way of life. Also, I’d like to go to Central America during the height of theMayan empire because the rise and fall of that culture has always fascinated me.

How would you characterize your design style?
A combination of traditional, MCM, and Western influence.

Do you have a favorite quote?
“Waste not, want not.”

What is your favorite food?
Anything smothered in Colorado green chili. Also fresh seafood.

What is your favorite TV series?
All Bravo shows, The Office, The Crown, Outlander…. I watch too much TV.

Scott can be reached in the Denver showroom at catelync@caidesigns.net or by phone at 303-282-8100 6973.

Favorite Things

Tricia’s Favorite Find

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The Modena Chandelier by Lib&Co. is my favorite find. The Modena is a modern, sculptural chandelier with an organic, nature-inspired design. Each arm ends in a teardrop shaped glass shade, resembling delicate flower buds. The glass shades have a textured or seeded interior, which diffuses the light into a warm, glowing effect. Even though it’s dramatic, it doesn’t overpower a space in a harsh way. It draws you in softly.

It reminds me of walking through the woods as a kid, where the light filtered through leaves and everything felt a little magical. It’s sculptural and modern, but still emotional and nostalgic.

Contact Tricia, our Indiana Furniture, Lighting & Fabric Specialist, at triciaa@caidesigns.net or (317) 740-0025×8302

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Amy’s Favorite Find

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The Flare Pendants by Bomma pay homage to traditional glassmaking techniques with highly sophisticated mounting options. While seemingly minimal in appearance, the flexibility to design a bespoke installation using just three shapes is both inventive and wildly creative. The end result is a lighting sculpture made from handmade, high-quality glass. When showing this to a designer it is always such a treat to see how they envision this collection in their projects; everything from multi-unit stairwell installations to single Flare pendants adjacent a headboard wall.

Contact Amy, our Denver Lighting Specialist, at amyz@caidesigns.net or (303) 282-8100×6976

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Chris’ Favorite Find

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The Monterey Cabinet by Julian Chichester is my favorite find. Created by Bernard London x Julian Chichester, the Monterey Collection draws inspiration from the natural curves and fluidity of their heartland along the rugged coastline of Northumberland in the UK.

What make the Monterey Cabinet from Julian Chichester my favorite find of the month is the unexpected pairing of the Monterey Blue Lacquer, the cork door fronts, and the brass inlay. Three beautiful finishes in their own right but when paired together truly create something special. Julian Chichester proves once again they are a leader in bridging classic craftmanship with contemporary style.

Contact Chris, our Denver Showroom Manager, at chriss@caidesigns.net or (303) 282-8100×6971

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Kishawn’s Favorite Find

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The Wesley Hall Peretti Sofa is my favorite find. It’s comfortable – football viewing approved. I appreciate the details; such as the cushioned track arm and exposed wood along the base. Wesley Hall offers a wide array of fabric options and coordinating pillows.

Contact Kishawn, our Denver Inventory Specialist, at denverinventory@caidesigns.net

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Farin’s Favorite Find

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The Rene Cazares London Low King Bed and Del Toro Bench are my favorite finds this month.

The London bed features a wood trim detail on the headboard and footboard. There are three headboard heights to choose from, which makes this bed accommodate many different spaces. We decided to go with the Low headboard for our showroom. We paired the London bed with the Del Toro bench, which is also by Rene Cazares. The bench has a generous cushion that is very comfortable and a beautiful wood base that can be customized into different lengths to suit each project.

Rene Cazares is a leader in modern and contemporary furniture and case goods manufacturing based in Los Angeles, California since 1986. Most products can be customized and with well over 1500 fabrics and leathers, it is very easy to make it unique to each project. Rene Cazares is well known for timeless craftsmanship, modern styling, and an incredible fabric collection. The team at Rene Cazares takes the utmost dedication in building furniture using the finest materials, expert tailoring, and superior comfort.


Contact Farin, our Denver Furniture Specialist, at farinf@caidesigns.net or (303) 282-8100×697

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Scott’s Favorite Find

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The Coco Swivel Chair by Rene Cazares is my favorite find this month. It is shown in our Denver location in a Pago Natural fabric.

I love the design while it’s still very comfortable; the chair-and-a-half size makes it easy to relax. I also love Rene’s process. They manufacture each piece at their family-owned facility in California, where it is meticulously over engineered using all kiln-dried hardwoods, 8.5-gauge sinuous wire, and cushions engineered specifically for each piece.


Contact Scott, our Denver Furniture Specialist, at scotts@caidesigns.net or (303) 282-8100×6972

Employee Spotlight

Meet Zach | Indianapolis Showroom Assistant

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What is your past work experience/education? 
Right after college I went into office furniture, building, project management, and logistics. I tried my hand in sales in a different field and eventually came back to furniture!

Where were you raised?
I was raised just north of Bloomington.

What is your favorite color?
Black.

What do you like to do in your spare time?
I love building legos, going to antique stores and finding wooden ducks.

If you could travel back in time, where/when would you go and why?
I would go back to the nineties to experience them as an adult.

How would you characterize your design style?
Black and gold aesthetic.

Do you have a favorite quote?
“The question isn’t who is going to let me, it’s who is going to stop me.”

– Ayn Rand

What is your favorite food?
I’m the hot dog king of Indy.

Zach can be reached in the Indianapolis showroom at zachs@caidesigns.net or by phone at 317-740-0025×8303.

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Claudia’s Favorite Find

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The Gaston Platform King Bed by Verellen is my favorite find this month. The oversized head board is so inviting, and the stunning curvilinear back adds a touch of sophistication to any bedroom. The fabric is a soft boucle, and the wood detail from the back makes it a personal favorite from Verellen.

The bed is oversized, but the style is timeless, and the fabric is a blend of linen and wool, so comfortable to the touch. Great to lie in bed reading on a Sunday afternoon.

Contact Claudia, our Scottsdale Furniture Specialist, at claudiac@caidesigns.net or (480)-565-3775 x 6933

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Katie’s Favorite Find

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The Chloe Swivel Glider Club Chair by Verellen features sculptural curves throughout its form- from its rounded back to the enveloping arms- giving it an elegant, organic look that softens any room. The tailored profile makes it work well in both casual and refined spaces.

I love the footprint of this chair! (W 35 x D 35 x H 35) Its balanced proportions make it ideal for a corner, conversation group, or as a stand-alone accent chair. Plus, its 360-rotation gives it a relaxed feel. This is NOT your grandma’s rocker!

With a keen eye for sustainable efforts, Verellen prioritizes responsibly sourced hardwoods from local forests and fabrics woven from natural fibers like Belgian linen, cotton, virgin wool, and recycled yarns. Handcrafted to order in the U.S.

Contact Katie, our Scottsdale Jr. Furniture Specialist, at katieb@caidesigns.net or by phone at (480)-565-3775 x6930.