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How to Make Your Home an Oasis
We spend so. much. time in our indoor spaces—cooking, eating, sleeping, relaxing, working, and *cough* the bedroom stuff. Often, our homes are places to escape the hustle and bustle of the outside world.
Your home should be an oasis—a sanctuary where you can find peace and calm whenever you need it. If that’s not how your home feels right now, It’s time to take it back, one step at a time!
10310 W 60th Avenue | Arvada | Under Contract
Beautiful, updated brick ranch just 6 minutes to Olde Town Arvada. Move-in ready home blends original details with tasteful updates. Cook, host, and entertain in your open, updated kitchen. Living room has lovely, original oak floors and a wood-burning fireplace to stay cozy on chilly evenings. Finished basement and new custom patio in the backyard, as well as a larger lot (8000+ sq ft) makes this home ideal for all of the indoor and outdoor activities you love in your life!
948 Coneflower Dr | Golden | Active
Genesee four-level home with glorious views from every level. The home maximizes the use of vertical space and allows plenty of outdoor space for family activities. Living room, kitchen and dining room offer an open floor plan which is fantastic for entertaining. Walk-out basement family room opens to back yard. Beautiful master bedroom, five-piece master bath with walk-in closet as well as three family bedrooms and two hall baths. Home is located on a quiet cul-de-sac street. Genesee lifestyle allows you easy access down to Denver & up to the mountains.
How to Spruce Up Your Home’s Entrance (and Increase Its Value)
The entrance to your home is the space people first come into contact with. And just like when you meet someone at a party, first impressions of your home are everything.
In fact, curb appeal is a bigger deal than many homeowners realize. Improving how your home looks from the outside can increase the value of your home by up to 7% of the sale price.
1470 S Quebec Way #273 | Denver | Under Contract
Beautiful two bed/two bath townhome. High ceilings and lots of light! Spread out, entertain, and/or relax in the main floor open living room, kitchen/dining area with a bedroom, a bathroom, and a great balcony for outside grilling and relaxing. Another bedroom, full bath, and laundry on lower floor. Huge, two-car garage for plenty of parking and storage. Walk outside to miles of nature and trails along the Highline Canal! Just minutes to shopping and grocery, and just 10 minutes to Cherry Creek!.
Our New Dwell Denver Gifting Plan
Like most folks, we’ve found ourselves spending the last couple of years in reflection mode. Over and over again, we sat down, got super serious, and asked ourselves, “What really matters to us?”
The more we thought about it—and the more the world around us kept changing—we kept coming back to this: Connection.
Life in Denver: Virginia Village
Virginia Village began small, but it’s now blossomed into southeast Denver’s most populous neighborhood. In recent decades the primarily residential neighborhood has seen a boom in commercial developments, adding even more charm and draw to the area..
360 S Krameria Street | Denver | Sold
Charming, updated brick home in Washington Virginia Vale. Welcome home to this updated, charming traditional brick one-level. Enjoy the beautiful, original oak hardwood flooring. Spread out, invite pals, and entertain in the living room with adjacent dining area. It’s move-in ready with new paint throughout, new carpet in the main bedroom, and lighting in the kitchen. Rare large main bedroom with fireplace and ensuite bathroom. Two other bedrooms give you space for others, office, and flex space. Huge yard: 8,000 sq ft lot. Detached two-car garage.
6 Ways to Save the Planet During Your Next Home Remodel
Like many things we do as human beings, remodeling can wreak havoc on the planet.
It turns out lots of stuff in our homes is pretty toxic. For example, Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) are chemicals found in almost everything we use to build and maintain our homes.
10175 W Hawaii Place | Lakewood | Sold
Beautiful home in Lochwood neighborhood! Big, bright, open home on a huge (12,924 sq ft!) corner lot. Tons of usable space and move-in ready with new paint and carpet! Lovely split level with multiple living/gathering rooms open to kitchen, one with a fireplace. Formal dining room or office area also off kitchen. Head upstairs to rest and relax with three bedrooms and two bathrooms, one is ensuite. Even more space in the finished downstairs with an area for a non-conforming bedroom, a bathroom, and a third living room/play/theater area. Large two-car garage has all of the storage and craft areas you’ll ever need. Grill, garden, and play all seasons in your lovely backyard with mature trees. Love nature? You’re just minutes’ walk/bike/drive to Smith Reservoir where you can fish, ride, and explore lots of nature trails. Need fast mountain access? Only 10 minutes and you’re on your way with easy routes from either Morrison Rd or 6th Avenue and 15 minutes to Red Rocks Amphitheater. Live the Colorado lifestyle of your dreams in this wonderful home.
Spring Home Maintenance Checklist
Spring cleaning is upon us. And if you’re anything like us, you’re pretty much dreading it.
Whether it’s actually doing the tasks at hand or the planning and prep you hate the most, spring cleaning and maintenance can be a real buzzkill.
For the planning-isn’t-really-my-thing folks out there, this blog is def for you.
3299 Lowell Boulevard, #202 | Denver | Sold
Welcome home to your open, walkable home in one of the best locations in Denver. 3299 Lowell Boulevard #202 in Denver features a studio-style, open concept layout. Kitchen and living area are open and flexible for entertaining and lounging. Large bedroom that easily accommodates a King-sized bed. Lots of closet space and separate, locked storage closet. One secure garage space. Walk to Highland’s best restaurants and shops. Perfect home for those who want the ease of lock-n-leave in the midst of a culture rich neighborhood.
Life in Denver: Washington Park Neighborhood
Washington Park—affectionately dubbed “Wash Park” by the locals—is one of Denver’s most beloved neighborhoods. It draws retirees, young families, and singles alike to its beautiful scenery, historic architecture, and fantastic amenities.
543 Fillmore St | Denver | Active
Stunning 2-Story Open Concept Half Duplex in Cherry Creek North 2-story half duplex with no HOA. Open concept living includes dining room & living room with fireplace. Kitchen boasts an island, a breakfast bar & eat-in kitchen area. Main floor family room has fireplace, built-ins & opens to back patio. 2nd floor primary bedroom has fireplace & 5-piece bathroom with walk-in closet. 2nd floor bedroom 2 with en-suite bath & loft with built-ins. Basement has family room, study, bedroom 3, full bath & laundry. Exterior has stucco finish, tile roof & iron fencing.
Our Favorite Sustainable Products
If you’re anything like us, you get stuck in this all-or-nothing mentality when it comes to sustainability. Either you’re 100% zero-waste or what’s the point, right?
But the truth is, even tiny swaps can make a big impact on our environment.
8 Things You Need to Make a Homeowner’s Insurance Claim Less Stressful
According to the Insurance Information Institute, home insurance claims are relatively rare–only 5 in 100 homes each year. But if you’re among the unlucky 5%, life can get massively complicated. Navigating the homeowner’s insurance claim process is long, difficult, and stressful.
These tips will help you help your insurance company.
2202 S Tucson Way | Aurora | Under Contract
Gorgeous, move-in ready townhome! Cook, entertain, and relax in your open kitchen, dining, living room area with vaulted ceilings. Everyone has privacy and space with 3 bedrooms: one main floor primary bed/bath, an upstairs primary bed/bath, and another bedroom and bathroom in the basement. Large living room on the main floor and another large finished living space in the basement for movies, exercise, storage, or office. Grill, sip, and relax on your private patio outside. Never scrape ice again! Park in your big, attached 2-car garage with lots of extra storage space. Live luxuriously with all of the Willowridge amenities: clubhouse, pool, and golf. Need to leave? You’re just moments to restaurants, shopping, and I-225. This home has it all!
Life in Denver: West Highland Neighborhood
West Highland, a tiny residential enclave just north of Sloan’s Lake, is perfect for singles and families alike. With its trendier sisters nearby—Highland to the east and Berkeley to the north—West Highland feels like a local’s spot fitted with all the amenities.