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Sunset Magazine’s 2015 Idea House

Located in the Hilltop area of Denver, Colorado is Sunset Magazine’s 2015 Idea House, which saw the transformation of a mid-century modern ranch. The 1954 home was renovated by Jonas DiCaprio, of Design Platform, to become a three story, 5,100 square foot home complete with five bedrooms and 5.5 bathrooms.

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The outdoor landscaping was overseen by Jessica Lummus of Environmental Designs who went with a drought-tolerant design.

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The original brick ranch remains and acts as the base for the second floor where they were challenged to match the new brick with the old. A large outdoor deck was also included in the new design.

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The entry wall/screen were custom made to provide separation between the entryway and the living area, while also creating storage and sight lines.

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Megan Hudacky of cky design designed the modern interiors and made sure to honor the original home’s era when it came to style.

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Hudacky incorporated a combination of established local designers and artists, as well as up-and-coming ones to furnish the house.

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The kitchen features mid-century-inspired tile that’s paired with hickory cabinets and brass accents.

You can tour the house through 9/13 – more info on tours here.

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Caroline Williamson is Editor-in-Chief of Design Milk. She has a BFA in photography from SCAD and can usually be found searching for vintage wares, doing New York Times crossword puzzles in pen, or reworking playlists on Spotify.