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IN THE BATHROOM: FLATIRONS AREN'T JUST FOR HAIR

Hoffman, whose hometown is Racine, Wis., currently designs custom
furniture at Revampt Goods, a showroom in Denver, where she focuses on
using reclaimed and upcycled materials in designs. She said sustainability
topped her priority list throughout the design process.
"I value innovation, sustainability and social justice," she said. "I'm truly
looking forward to joining the industry full time next spring with these
values top-of-mind."
For her fictional clients, Hoffman's goal was to create a multifunctional
space that seamlessly blended the bath with the new kitchen design, the
home's exterior architecture and the culture of their new city: Boulder.
"The famous Boulder Flatirons are rugged rock formations overlooking
the city and were the main inspiration behind the concept image, painted by
Colorado artist Noelle Phares," she explained. "This was a constant reminder
to support and source locally when possible. For example, the custom bi-fold
laundry doors and shelving were built by Denver builder bDagitz Furniture, using reclaimed snow-fencing wood with a whitewash finish."
She was also focused on balancing the overall space through form, color
and texture to create a harmonious feeling. She said the sloping rock formations inspired the angled tile flooring, and the sage subway tile evokes the
mountain pines, while a shabby-chic rug includes almost the exact vibrant
colors found in the redness of the rocks and crystal blue waters. The layout
provided four main zones: a vanity area for getting ready, a large walk-in
shower with spa-like soaking tub, a private toilet room and a closet for
laundry and towels.
"This layout offers the flexibility for multiple people to utilize the space
without disrupting each other," added Hoffman. "Lastly, everything is ready
to be equipped for aging in place, including a place for future installation of
grab bars or in case a wheelchair is ever needed."
Junker noted that the creativity of the bathroom project was a bit more
subtle, which was one of its winning characteristics.

OPPOSITE PAGE Morgan

Jones' rendering of her
first-place kitchen design
illustrates ample storage and
function.

ABOVE Dana Hoffman created

four main zones in her winning
bathroom design, which
is ready for living in place
features in the future.

"Often times with bathrooms, I find that less
is more," she added. "Architecturally, the design
was kept simple. But with the use of well-placed
selections, the aesthetic of this design came to
life. The simple layout provides a spacious, freeflowing, user-intuitive bath design."
PURPOSE FIRST IN THE KITCHEN

"Reflecting on my four years, I remember being
inspired by universal design, green building and
the study of residential ergonomics," said Jones,
who hails from Fairfax Station, Va., and recently
moved to Chesapeake, Va., for a position as an
assistant designer at Dave's Cabinets, where she's
learning about manufacturing custom cabinets
and fabricating stone on site.
"With ergonomics in mind, I decided to think
small and work my way out. I wanted the space to
feel functional first and then look personable,"she
added."I remember my professor asking,'What's
the focal feature of the space?'and me responding
'the window,' because I wanted to bring Colorado's natural color inside. However, I wanted everything in the space to have purpose, so I made sure
the kitchen dueled as an entry from the garage and
as a visual representation of who the clients are."
Jones'main objective was balancing function and
personality based on the couple's lifestyle. With
both spouses commuting to their jobs,cooking was
limited to weekends, so the design was centered
more on practicality and less on performance. She

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