Interior design in the Roaring Fork Valley is shaped by the landscape outside the window. Spaces must balance warmth against winter temperatures, durability against active lifestyles, and refined aesthetics against rugged mountain surroundings. In the Best of Aspen, Snowmass and Basalt contest, the design firms recognized this year create interiors that feel livable, layered, and deeply connected to the way people inhabit their homes—whether full-time or seasonally. Their work blends form and function in a way that allows rooms to breathe, welcome, and endure.
Cathers Home offers full-service interior design supported by a showroom filled with furniture, textiles, and decor that reflect a clean, mountain-modern sensibility. The firm’s design approach emphasizes comfort, natural textures, and thoughtful balance—creating rooms that feel both elevated and easy to live in. Their team works closely with clients to understand how they use their spaces, shaping everything from full home concepts to personalized finishing details. The result is a cohesive aesthetic that feels grounded, warm, and deeply personal.
Karen White Interior Design focuses on creating interiors that feel refined yet approachable. Her work often blends soft palettes, material contrast, and carefully placed accents to create harmony and visual ease. Karen partners with clients throughout the design process, from initial layout to sourcing and installation, making each project feel intentional and thoughtfully paced. Her style conveys quiet confidence—spaces designed to be lived in, not just looked at.
Kristin Dittmar Design is known for interior environments that are sleek, warm, and distinctly contemporary. The firm’s work frequently incorporates clean lines, sculptural elements, and materials that connect interior spaces to the mountain surroundings. Their projects feel polished without sacrificing comfort, and the design narrative often unfolds through subtle texture shifts and carefully curated furnishings. It’s a style that resonates with clients who want homes that feel modern, cohesive, and artfully composed.
Poss Architecture + Planning and Interior Design brings a holistic view to interiors, shaping spaces that align seamlessly with a project’s architectural vision. Their work emphasizes connection—between materials and light, between rooms and views, and between everyday function and long-term beauty. Interiors often feel spacious and serene, framed by natural tones and elegant form. The result is spaces that enhance how people live, gather, and unwind.
Rowland+Broughton integrates interior design as part of a broader approach to spatial experience. Their interiors reflect clarity and purpose, often emphasizing natural light, material honesty, and a quiet rhythm throughout a home. The firm works closely with clients to develop spaces that feel meaningful and deeply aligned with lifestyle. The aesthetic is modern but warm—interiors that feel open, thoughtful, and connected to the surrounding environment.
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