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At Beck Building Company, we know how our clients feel about kitchens. They are the heart of the home whether you are a foodie, entertainer or prefer take out. There are so many options when it comes time for a kitchen remodel and we approach every renovation project with the clients goals in mind. Small, outdated spaces can be transformed into a culinary lover’s dream. Custom islands quickly become the nucleus of a house. Luxe, vibrant, subtle, and utilitarian coexist in a blend of design and functionality. The kitchen is a space in the home that gets to stand out because people love spending time there. We love bringing custom contemporary kitchen renovations to life for that reason. Here are some of our award-winning favorites.
Nestled in a quiet corner of the Rockies, this Aspen Modern home combines industrial-inspired elements with the warmth of the surrounding wild spaces. A subtle chalet vibe speaks to the homeowner’s native Switzerland. Meanwhile thoughtful open space and organic elements showcase the couple’s extensive art collection.
Beck Building Company worked with Gonzalo Bueno of Ten Plus Three studio in Dallas to create a future-forward, welcoming home that accommodates a young, growing family. The breathtaking result captured the attention of Architectural Digest Italia. Bueno provided this insight into the renovation, “We designed this mountain house with the future in mind, but at the same time we didn’t feel like letting go of all the wonderful, wild aspects of the surrounding nature. For us it was essential not to deprive the chalet of its soul, the connection with the surrounding forest. The living area puts a premium on the view: a comfortable yet sophisticated selection of bespoke pieces by Irish designer Niamh Barry, from whom we commissioned a chandelier and a pair of sconces. The amorphous cocktail table in white bronze is another work by the Parisian artist Vincent Dubourg.”
At the center of it all is a mountain modern kitchen that marries natural design elements with sleek style. An oversized island anchors white and wood custom cabinetry. Clean lines and a vast textured tile backdrop echo the winter wonderland just beyond. Belly up for a meal in a house Bueno described as: “dramatic and full of personality. A relaxed luxury, the right balance between nature, art, and architecture.”
In this unique renovation project, two is definitely better than one. With strong family ties to the Vail Valley that span back to the mid-60s, the homeowners had a vision – turn two rowhouses into one to accommodate a growing family. But as time passed, it became clear the family would benefit more from keeping the rowhouses separate. The result is two stand-alone yet cohesive homes that combine a love of mountains, family, eye-catching design, and fun. Situated in the heart of Vail, both homes look up to the mountains and down to Gore Creek. The side-by-side dwellings are only 20 feet wide, but teem with thoughtful design that maximizes both gathering space and privacy. The project has become a cornerstone of Vail’s downtown architecture and design, with features in both Mountain Living and Colorado Homes & Lifestyle.
The homeowners and Beck Building Company worked with Vail architect Shepherd Resources and interior designers Bardes Interiors and Tracie Schumacher, Studio 80. Each townhome’s design showcases each son’s personality, with Gore Creek Row Home 1 featuring a dark exterior and gray stone – a nod to their son’s love of rock climbing. Inside, distinct, vibrant finishes complement reclaimed wood and green materials. Rich blue hues wrap the interior in mountain warmth.
The renovated kitchen reflects all elements of the home’s interior design, matching rich greens and blues with soft cream cabinets and turn-of-century styled lighting fixtures. A six-burner stove is framed by a striking chevron-patterned backsplash that adds a bit of whimsy to the classical design notes. Two sinks maximize functionality and flow while wood floors, wood ceiling, and large picture windows frame the space.
The second of the two townhomes is a nod to the son’s love of classical Colorado mountain design. With white stucco frames and soft wood detail on the exterior, each floor caters to its purpose and the interior design flows from one story to the next. A bright wood clad entryway features plenty of built-in ski and toy storage. Reclaimed-wood box timbers and brushed stained-wood paneling couple with white oak cabinetry and flooring throughout. Bold colors and muted patterns pay subtle homage to Vail’s mid-century ski style.
At the center of it all is a modern kitchen design that captures nature in every way. Blue azul polished quartz slabs evoke natural waterways while grained wood cabinetry speaks to Colorado’s remarkable mountain vistas. Vintage nautical lanterns in copper and brass illuminate the island. The faucets are by Water Works in Polished Nickel.
Interior designer Tracie Schumacher, who has known the homeowners for more than 15 years, says, “I wanted to design an extremely high-end home of grandeur… This is a busy family, always entertaining, extremely social and tight-knit.”
The Snowmass Village Retreat epitomizes a modern kitchen remodel. Beck Building Company, along with Flynn Stewart-Severy, principal at F&M Architects, and designer, Jason Mitchell took a stuffy, 1990s isolated kitchen and transformed it into the regal epicenter of this eight-bed, eight-bath Snowmass Village sensation.
Stewart-Severy summed it up well in a feature article on 5280.com, “This home was built before kitchens were celebrated spaces. The hierarchy of rooms has evolved, and we felt it made sense to reevaluate the layout and push the kitchen forward, connecting it to the living room.” The result is a breathtaking display of practical, functional design elements that elevate this mainstay to a new level of elegance and charm. Clean white walls and bleached walnut floors give the room a glow up and contrast dark trim and cabinets. At the center of it all is a waterfall-edge Brazilian marble island – hand-selected by Atlanta-based interior designer Jason Mitchell. A Francois & Co. bass-trimmed hood and a shimmering Restoration Hardware chandelier draw the eye up and out.
Modern and contemporary, this kitchen renovation offers a warm, inviting space with just enough splendor to uplift any gathering.
As featured in 5280.com’s “Top Denver Design,” the Wynkoop Loft is anything but standard. The publication highlighted it as one of 14, “gorgeous spaces that reveal what’s now and next in Colorado design.” Beck Building Company and Semple Brown Design, PC (architecture and interiors) teamed up to bring this industrial-meets-mountain cityscape total remodel to life. A steel-glass wall, complete with hand-crafted panels, lends an artisan warmth to the loft. An open floor plan flows without pause from one cozy living space to the next.
The kitchen renovation is a reflection of it all with dark panel cabinetry, oversized light fixtures, and an island that provides function on and within, where the homeowners can access plenty of thoughtful storage space. Moody hues give way to a backdrop of white subway tile for an extra element of urban chic. Tom Gallagher of Semple Brown notes the design, “pulls references from a variety of sources, but uses them in a consistent, restrained way.” Without doubt, the most remarkable feature of the renovated kitchen and dining space is the dynamic hanging chandelier by Objet d’art Alexandre Ferucci. It provides the perfect amount of glimmer in this industry-meets-alpine-modern space.
Like so many of Beck Building Company’s renovation projects, Chateau Lane in Beaver Creek had one driving priority – maximize the views. Surrounded by the seasonal show of Aspen leaves and the white slopes of Beaver Creek, this penthouse residence remodel aimed to bathe the living areas in natural light while also showcasing sophisticated color and warm design elements.
Together with S3 Architectural Group, LLC and Annie Kern of Annie Kern Interiors, Beck Building Company and the homeowners strategically reworked the floor plan to better accommodate light and lifestyle. The renovation called upon the homeowner’s love of art to drive color choice and interior design, which primarily revolve around aubergine and blue with pops of yellow and brass. Luxe Interiors + Design featured the unique styling in an October 2022 article, “A Colorado Penthouse With Postcard-Worthy Views Gets a Fun Redux.” The attention to detail is apparent in every angle of the home, while the views beyond it remain the prime focal point.
An essential part of any renovation is recognizing what stays and what goes. In the case of the beautiful Bachelor Ridge retreat, the homeowners wanted to give the residence an updated, more contemporary look and feel without losing the original log frames. Beck Building Company, along with VAG Architects and Worth Interiors, redesigned several rooms to update the look, feel, and flow.
When it came to the kitchen-dining space, the homeowners wanted an open floor plan more conducive to entertaining groups large and small while making one’s way around a bright, open kitchen. Colorado Homes & Lifestyles featured the stunning results in its Jan-Feb 2016 issue. A bright, contemporary mountain kitchen springs up from the original bones, featuring lighter hues with pops of color. A wall dividing the kitchen and dining area came down, turning two rooms into one grand living and dining space.
The kitchen design features rich wood hues, bright countertops, and an elongated island perfect for preparing holiday meals or settling in for some seasonal soup while the trees sway outside.
This Beaver Creek residence needed a more contemporary aesthetic to update it. Once, the space was adorned with heavy drapes, elk chandeliers, and thick walls that prevented an open space. The team got to work on a plan to make it modern with some industrial details. The resulting renovation landed this home a feature in the December 2022 issue of Luxe Interiors + Design.
The kitchen makeover is the cornerstone of the renovation. It features ashy, dark wood cabinetry, minimalist white stone countertops, and two islands for maximum cooking and entertaining. Custom wine storage is ideal for oenophiles, while the professional stove makes entertaining a breeze. Effortless flow and sleek surfaces define this beautifully designed space.
Beck Building Company’s contemporary kitchen renovations combine the very best of remodeling of original spaces while bringing homeowners’ visions to life. As the modern-day gathering place, the kitchen is the beating heart of any home. We approach every project with this key design ethos in mind.
