An Interior Design Lover's Guide to Denver
The Atelier Interior Design team has been fortunate to have traveled the world and we can confidently say there is truly nowhere like our home: the Mile High City. A gateway to the Rocky Mountains, many who visit Denver assume the mountains are all this city has to offer, but they couldn’t be more wrong. As interior designers, we are constantly on the look-out for people, places, and things that inspire our creative work. Luckily, we don’t have to venture too far as Denver has all of this to offer and more. From cocktail bars to home decor shops to outdoor patios, there are plenty of spots in and around Denver that act as a perfect backdrop for the ‘gram while inspiring a creative lifestyle.
Whether you’re a fellow interior designer or simply enjoy amazing interiors, decor, and views (who doesn’t?!), we’ve created a round up of our go-to Denver spots. Check out “An Interior Design Lover’s Guide to Denver” below!
Bars & Restaurants
Room for Milly
Room for Milly possesses the Atelier Color, Pattern, Culture vibe all the way - we love unwinding with a cocktail here. Per their website, “Room for Milly is the space we created to explore new beginnings with a mix of cocktails that fancy our delight. We are here to tell a story with friends near and far, letting the night take the lead.”
Three Saints Revival
As if the fuschia ceiling wasn’t enough to make you want to visit Three Saints Revival, it was voted Best Mediterranean Restaurant in 2022 by Westword. We can attest to this! Along with the playful interior design, Three Saints Revival offers delectable wines, cocktails, and small plates.
El Five
Nestled high above LoHi on the fifth floor of 2930 Umatilla, El Five is all about the views of the downtown Denver skyline. The menu is a homage to the Mediterranean and features small plates built on bold flavors. Inside, the space is understated and sensual, flanked by a large, open-air patio for sun-kissed Colorado nights.
Art Galleries
K Contemporary
K Contemporary has made a name for itself in the Denver art scene by recontextualizing and informing the dialogue about how we experience art. This artist-centric gallery has a focus on contemporary and conceptual art, while providing visitors engaging exhibitions, pop-ups, art interventions and art fairs. A must-see if you are in Denver and have a love for art!
SPACE Gallery
Located in Denver’s Art District, SPACE Gallery showcases paintings, sculptures, ceramics and print work from emerging regional and national artists. It also doubles as an event space featuring clean, modern lines and stunning architectural elements.
Mirada Fine Art Gallery
Named one of the top 25 fine art galleries in the U.S., Mirada Fine Art Gallery features distinctive contemporary art by award-winning artists from across the globe. The featured work has been known to have a “Colorado flavor”. You could easily spend hours exploring and taking in the art at Mirada.
Museums
Museum of Contemporary Art
We love a visit to the Museum of Contemporary Art Denver! Per their website, MCA Denver is “both advancing the field of contemporary art and providing a platform for creative expression, in the broadest sense of the term. We present both world-class exhibitions and quirky events, serious lectures and epic parties. We are both sophisticated and unpretentious.”
Kirkland Museum of Fine & Decorative Art
Kirkland Museum of Fine & Decorative Art allows visitors to time travel through about 150 years of art. The collections contain over 30,000 works by more than 1,500 artists and designers, with about 4,400 works on view. Along with checking out the salon style collections, be sure to hit up the gift shop!
Home Decor Shopping
Modern Nomad
Modern Nomad is a RiNo design collective featuring new and vintage furniture, textiles, lighting, rugs and accessories for the home. Everything has been carefully curated to bring customers the latest in art and design, with an emphasis on supporting local businesses.
The Perfect Petal
The Perfect Petal is a creative design community within a full service floral company, serving the greater Denver area. Their team of experienced floral designers transforms moments, spaces, and living areas into more beautiful and wonder-filled environments.
Homebody
Homebody encourages customers to surround themselves in loveliness. Featuring modern furnishings and unique, eye-catching art and decor, Homebody is one of our favorites for home decor.
White Peacock
White Peacock is a fresh breath into the bridal registry and home décor scene. The shop has been carefully curated to provide customers with a diverse, beautiful variety of home decor. From your walls to your tabletop, their brands are top quality and on the cutting edge of design and style.
BLOOM by Anuschka
BLOOM by Anuschka houses a wonderfully curated and ever-changing trove of the unique— flora, art, fine furniture, fabrics, pillows, jewelry—all of it found and presented with the same exuberance and love as a child sharing a bit of the world’s beauty from an open field. If you’re looking for something unique, BLOOM is the place to visit.
Fashion
Perch
With locations in Denver, Vail, and Aspen, Perch offers a curated collection of contemporary designer fashion. The Perch collection is chosen by owner Laurie O’Connell, whose approach to curation blends a savvy NYC background with an easy-going and accessible attitude that is distinctly Colorado – and distinctly Perch!
HAVEN
HAVEN is a lifestyle shop with locations in Denver and Boulder based on the philosophy that everything should be timeless and tastefully rebellious. Owned and operated by a mother-daughter team, their goal is to bring unique and special things to your closet, home, and life.
Garbarini
“Runway fresh, served in Denver”. Founded in 1985, Garbarini is a women's boutique selling modern, designer clothing, accessories & shoes. They also offer personal styling to help you start building a wardrobe authentic and true to you.
Judith & Joe
Judith & Joe’s passion is style, people, and our planet. At the store you'll find classic, modern styles with a focus on quality and longevity. All of their products are either made in the USA, are sustainable, ethically made or give back. Fashion is the second dirtiest industry in the world - Judith & Joe believes you don’t have to contribute to that.
Outdoor Patios
The Red Barber
Offering an unparalleled vantage point to the junction of skyline, mountains and cityscape, The Red Barber is Denver’s backyard daydream – a convivial rooftop bar retreat with 360-degree views perched high above the city. The oasis bridges the boundary between familiar and fantastical.
Death & Co: The Garden
Fun, lively, and informal, The Garden at Death & Co in RiNo is a gathering place for sunny afternoons and warm evenings. With an emphasis on casual presentation and session-able serves, enjoy vibrant and fresh drinks alongside a full dinner menu. It opens for the 2023 season on May 25th!
Cart-Driver RiNo
Cart-Driver is tucked inside a 640-square-foot shipping container in the heart of Denver’s RiNo neighborhood. It also has a fabulous outdoor patio to enjoy their delicious eats, yummy drinks, and Colorado sunshine.
Ironton Distillery & Crafthouse
Ironton Distillery’s spirits are handcrafted to be sipped and enjoyed on any adventure. Named after a lost, mining town in southern Colorado, Ironton Distillery holds true to Colorado’s industrial, creative, and adventurous roots. They offer a wonderful outdoor setting for adventure, creativity, good times, and, of course, great spirits.
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