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It’s been simply 5 years since Alexandra Gove and her husband, Koen van Renswoude, introduced some severely cozy design vibes to Colorado with the debut of their Vail Valley store, Hygge Life. However in that point, the boutique has develop into a mecca for followers of handcrafted ceramics, shearlings, candles, and basic Scandinavian design—and its charming onsite café has develop into the spot to cease for a espresso and domestically made pastry throughout journeys alongside I-70. A latest enlargement of the showroom coincided with a shift towards extra furnishings, lighting, and home-décor objects (simply strive not to take a seat within the sheep-fleece-upholstered Drained Man lounge chair designed by Danish design legend Flemming Lassen, pictured at high), plus, the long-awaited addition of interior-styling companies.
With its serene plaster partitions and tender lighting—together with fixed candlelight, regardless of the time of 12 months—the store appears like an inviting residential house, which is simply what Gove had in thoughts. “We wished to make it really feel like a house,” she says. “A retail retailer is, in a approach, an artist’s imaginative and prescient; a private curation of merchandise they love. And plenty of instances, as a result of we’re all people, it comes out as one thing that’s particular and distinctive.”
We questioned the place Gove—who has set the retail bar so excessive—likes to buy when she’s not sourcing merchandise for her personal cabinets. So we requested, and she or he shared the three high-country home-goods boutiques which are her go-tos.
“These days, after we can entry outlets world wide simply by visiting their Instagram feeds, it’s frequent to see repeats of the identical merchandise. What’s particular is if you discover one thing actually distinctive and inventive. Whenever you stroll into Classic Magnolia—one of the well-liked floral studios within the valley—it’s like eye sweet. There are stunning flowers in every single place, plus a heat, bohemian dwelling décor and present assortment that’s actually enjoyable. Suppose: numerous pillows and blankets and planters and textures. I like the floral designs, which have a free, natural fashion. And essentially the most sudden element is that proper there within the room is a large worktable the place all of the florists are placing collectively preparations—nothing is absolutely behind the scenes.” 128 Important St., Unit C-3, Edwards; 970-926-5000
“This eye-catching showroom is a mecca of ‘mountain-modern’ design. Many individuals are transferring away from a extra conventional mountain aesthetic, and Collective supplies the items and sources that may assist transition to that more energizing—however nonetheless heat and welcoming—look. The showroom is a beautiful, giant house with superbly displayed furnishings and equipment for each room in the home. And better of all, there’s a super-talented, full-service design crew on the prepared that will help you put all of it collectively.” 114 Basecamp Approach, Frisco; 970-251-7373
R|D Residence, Steamboat Springs
“I used to be so stunned and delighted once I first found this store [affiliated with local design firm Rumor Design + ReDesign] throughout a stroll alongside Steamboat’s fundamental avenue. It’s huge and delightful, with a classy espresso bar and spherical group desk—I feel incorporating a spot to only decelerate and take within the house is very nice. However what amazed me most was the quantity of furnishings, lighting, and decor on show. There are such a lot of distinctive and playful items, from sculptural lounge chairs to ornamental objects to particular upholstery materials. Koen and I ended up discovering a enjoyable roll of Kelly Wearstler wallpaper, which we hung in our powder room, and we additionally purchased an vintage dresser. I like the combo of outdated with new, which makes it enjoyable to hunt round—and simple to search out one thing to fall in love with.” 912 Lincoln Ave., Steamboat; 970-819-9721
(Learn Extra: Hygge Life Café Is the Coziest Espresso Nook Off I-70)