What is your past work experience/education? I’ve been in the industry going on 12 years split between the design side and showroom side.
Where were you raised? I’m a Colorado native but moved around growing up.
What is your favorite color? Blues and greens.
What do you like to do in your spare time? Family and music. I enjoy spending time with my partner, newborn and our two labs. I also enjoy music. I love going to concerts and discovering new and old music.
If you could travel back in time, where/when would you go and why? The summer of 1969. Watch the moon landing, go to Woodstock, and follow the Grateful Dead.
How would you characterize your design style? I gravitate towards modern and mid-century modern.
Do you have a favorite quote? “When the power of love overcomes the love of power, the world will know peace” Jimi Hendrix
What is your favorite food? I love Mexican food and would have it every day if possible..
What is your favorite TV series? Band of Brothers and The Big Bang Theory
Anything else you would like to share? I’m excited to join the CAI team and continue working with the amazing designers we service.
Scott can be reached in the Denver showroom at scotts@caidesigns.net or by phone at 303-282-8100 6972.
What is your past work experience/education? Tell us a little bit about how you ended up in this field and what experiences brought you to the world of design. After 10 years in finance, I went back to design school and pivoted to design-build residential construction.
Where were you raised? Denver, Colorado
Where do you draw inspiration from? Connection: to people, their stories, their background and history
What is your most rewarding project and why? Winning Parade of Homes’ Best in Design for a custom build.
In your experience working with C.A.I. Designs thus far, what are some of your favorite product lines and why? Bomma Lighting, Foscarini, Hammerton and Hubbardton – I so appreciate the artistry to what they are creating in the field.
What is your favorite color? Green – always growing
What do you like to do in your spare time? (Hobbies, Talents, Travel, Family, etc.)
My husband and I love to travel; we cycle too.
How would you characterize your design style?
How would you characterize your design style? I am drawn to items that are handmade with traditional lines. I am in awe of the craftmanship of bench made furniture, the artistry of textiles and the endless creativity and engineering found in lighting.
Do you have a favorite quote?
Stay curious
What is your favorite food? Mexican – and anything with guacamole
What is your favorite TV series?
Yellowstone
Amy can be reached in the Denver showroom at amyz@caidesigns.net or by phone at (303) 282-8100 x6976.
What is your past work experience/education? Tell us a little bit about how you ended up in this field and what experiences brought you to the world of design. My degree is in Interior Design and I was previously at Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams, and Porcelanosa.
Where were you raised? Denver, Colorado
What is your most rewarding project and why? Myself and a former colleague designed the family room for the Denver Life Magazine Designer Showhouse in 2019. It was very fulfilling to be involved with the process from start to finish and to collaborate with local designers in the industry.
In your experience working with C.A.I. Designs thus far, what are some of your favorite product lines and why? Thayer Coggin, Taracea, Verellen, and Old Biscayne are my initial favorites due to the look and custom options available. But as I dive into more products, I’m finding amazing pieces within each line.
What is your favorite color? Earth tones
What is your favorite food?
Philly Cheese Steak
What is your favorite TV series?
Big Brother
Farin can be reached in the Denver showroom at farinf@caidesigns.net or by phone at (303) 282-8100 x6970.
“Our clients wanted to create a downtown get-away that was drastically different than their transitional suburban home in South Denver. We strived to create a Modern Luxe ambiance, utilizing a warm neutral palette of cream, pewter, and soft golden tones, which allows the downtown views to be the ‘artwork’. The styling is elegant, yet approachable, with unique details, exquisite light fixtures and timeless furniture designs.”
What is your past work experience / education?
I started my lighting career about 6 years ago with Savoy Houses’ distribution showrooms. I spent a few years taking homeowner and designer appointments out of 6 different showrooms in North Texas and Greater Atlanta. I moved on to getting my American Lighting Association Certification and transitioned from outside direct to builder/designer sales. I would read electrical plans, assist with whole home selections, bid for large projects/subdivisions, and be on location for install. Because of my field experience, I have become very familiar with the technical side of decorative lighting, lighting code, and the residential building process in general. I was very fortunate to be able to attend the lighting market for the past 6 years in Dallas. I am proud to be able to use my experience to be an asset for C.A.I.’s designers.
Where were you raised? Southlake, Texas.
Where do you draw inspiration from? I draw inspiration from the diversity of lighting I come across in everyday life. I find that everywhere I go I am looking up at the lighting. I am especially excited for my honeymoon to Europe next year. I have always been drawn to the contemporary styles of European lighting designers.
What is your most rewarding project and why? I am most proud of my work with the Gary Sinise Foundation. Being able to contribute to a smart home for a wounded veteran proved to be a very fulfilling experience. My father is a veteran, so I found this project very personal. I worked very closely with this Veteran and his family to make sure the lighting in his home met all of his needs, while keeping to a very small budget from the foundation. The end result left me in tears!
In your experience working with C.A.I. Designs thus far, what is/are some of your favorite product lines and why? Hubbardton Forge and Visual Comfort have always had consistently amazing originality and quality. But more recently I have developed appreciation for more independent suppliers like Heirloom Lighting, who manufactures only in the USA, or Terzani, an Italian lighting company.
What is your favorite color?
Pearl Pink.
What do you like to do in your spare time?
What brought me to Colorado is its beauty. I spend my free time skiing, hiking, exploring. I also play piano and guitar and love to sing.
How would you characterize your design style?
I have always been drawn to very contemporary design. With LED integration, lights don’t have to be designed around a light bulb anymore. I am amazed with the innovation we are seeing now that we aren’t constricted to such a bulky light source.
What is your favorite TV Series?
The Office.
Heather can be reached in the Denver showroom at heatherh@caidesigns.net or by phone at (303) 282-8100 x6972.
Where do you draw inspiration from? When it comes to design the person I find most inspirational is Paulo Mendes Da Rocha.
What is your favorite color? Moss Green.
Do you have a favorite quote? “Let us be certain of who we want to be. Let us choose for ourselves our path in life, and let us try to strew that path with flowers.” – Émilie Du Châtelet
What is your favorite food?
Dim Sum.
Chris can be reached in the Denver showroom at chriss@caidesigns.net or by phone at (303) 282-8100 x6971
This week’s feature: Sarah Noel Interiors from Denver, Colorado!
“Our laid back, city-centric clients wanted a look that could be dressed up for entertaining while maintaining a casual look for everyday use. This Burton James sectional gave us the unique, yet classic look we wanted to create a well-balanced space. Combined with the Arteriors drink table, this casual look morphs into an entertainer’s dream!”
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Alternatives Sectional by Burton James
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This week’s feature: In-Site Design Group from Denver!
“The inspiration for the room was the view of the rock formations outside the windows. The Clip sofas not only complemented the architecture of the home, but also brought the feeling and form of nature into the room.”
