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Employee Spotlight

Meet Lindsey | Denver Furniture Specialist

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Where were you raised?
I was born and raised in the Denver Metro area

What is your past work experience/education?
Between visiting job sites with my dad and building our own home, I knew from an early age that I wanted to be an interior designer. My first job in the industry was in 2007 as a showroom intern at Eisen & Associates in college. After graduating, I worked in sales for a couple of years before going on to do design for the next decade. In 2021 I came back to the showroom side of the industry, doing both inside and outside sales.

Where do you draw inspiration from?
Mother Nature is our best designer! Everywhere you look there is endless inspiration for color, texture and pattern.


What is your most rewarding project and why?
When I was working in design, I partnered with an architect to transform a local historic hotel into affordable housing units. It combined my passion for saving historic buildings while also giving back to the community. The residents previously lived in the building with no kitchens; seeing them move back into an updated, functional space was special.


In your experience working with C.A.I. Designs thus far, what is/are some of your favorite product lines and why?
Working with designers to bring their vision to life is such a fun part of what we do! I gravitate to Kolkka and Old Biscayne Designs for their bespoke capabilities. Also, Julian Chichester for their fun and whimsical MCM designs.


What is your favorite color?
Tie between blue and green.


What do you like to doin your spare time?
Love traveling and exploring new places and cultures. All the arts and crafts! Gardening. Reading. Spending time in nature. Sharing a good meal with friends and family.


If you could travel backin time, where/when would you go and why?
I would go back to the early twentieth century to meet my Chippewa ancestors. “Granny” was a well-known medicine woman and healer. I would like to learn more about how she lived and utilized nature to make everything from medicine to woven rugs.


How would you characterize your design style?
Boho. A mix of vintage and new – spaces that tell a person’s story.

Do you have a favorite quote?
“Take your pleasure seriously” Charles Eames


What is your favoritefood?
Mexican


What is your favoriteTV series?
Friends

Lindsey can be reached in the Denver showroom at lindseyl@caidesigns.net or by phone at 303-282-8100×6970.

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Lindsey’s Favorite Find

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The Ooola Swivel Sectional by Thayer Coggin offers a fresh take on motion by integrating 360-degree swivel chairs and ottomans. Designed by Rick Lee, this piece is playful yet polished, with sculptural organic curves and a smooth plinth base.

I love how unique and versatile the Ooola collection is. There are few styles out there that are both great for relaxation and entertaining. This is a beautiful solution for open-living spaces! I imagine cozying up in the Nesting Chair in front of a fireplace with a book.


Contact Lindsey, our Denver Furniture Specialist, at lindseyl@caidesigns.net or (303) 282-8100×6970

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Amy’s Favorite Find

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The Glow 2 Chandelier by KAIA Editions is my favorite find. The Glow Collection is a collaboration with French Architect and Designer Sophie Dries, who uses materials and craftsmanship as the ethos to her designs. Each piece in this collection is comprised artisanal mouth blown glass layered with a hand applied papier-mache providing a one-of-a-kind textural quality that diffuses the light source. The frames are made from solid Brass in multiple finishes.

​I like this collection for its ability to create a modern artistic effect over a table. The collection uses both an architectural structure of the frame with the softness of glass and paper striking the perfect balance of feminine and masculine aesthetic.  

Visit us at the Denver Design center to experience the soothing effect this light has in a space.

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

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Scott’s Favorite Find

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The Carbon Sofa by Rene Cazares we have in Denver is shown in their popular Narnia line of fabrics with the seat and back cushions filled with Trillium.

This is one of my favorite pieces on the floor as it is quite comfortable while still being supportive with the Trillium fill.

I love the Rene Cazares line as a whole. They are a family-owned company outside of Los Angeles that takes pride in their pieces and how they are made. Every piece is purposefully over built to make sure it lasts a lifetime. They also have a large diverse collection of in-line fabrics and seat fills to make sure the client can find exactly what they are looking for.


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

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.

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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