Homes That Work — And Feel Like They Should
Home Renovation Designer Denver | Studio Olio
Most people don’t come to me with a fully formed vision. They come because something isn’t working — the layout feels off, the renovation decisions keep piling up, the rooms don’t connect the way they should. Sometimes they’ve been living with it for years and finally decided to do something about it.
That’s exactly where I like to start.
Good home renovation design is problem-solving first, beauty second. I work with you to figure out what the space actually needs — functionally, spatially, visually — and then build a plan around that. The result should feel like your home finally makes sense. If you’re looking for a home renovation designer in Denver who leads with function and finishes with intention, this is the right place
What the Work Looks Like
Every project starts with how the house is actually used. Not a questionnaire — a real conversation about daily friction points, what you love, what embarrasses you, what you’ve been tolerating.
From there the work varies: reworking a layout that never flowed right, designing a kitchen or bathroom that earns its square footage, specifying custom draperies and window treatments, pulling together finishes that hold together room to room, sourcing furnishings and art that belong in the space rather than just filling it. The goal is a home that feels considered — not a series of separate decisions.
Kitchens · Bathrooms · Custom Draperies & Window Treatments · Furnishings & Art Selection · Finishes & Materials · Full-Room & Whole-Home Design
Studio Olio is best known for historic homes, but this service isn’t limited to them. If you care about getting it right — not just getting it done — we’ll work well together.
Who this is for
You’re planning a renovation and don’t want to make expensive decisions alone. Or the house is fine on paper but something about it has never felt right. Or you’ve got a contractor lined up and need someone to handle the design side before demo starts.
If you want clear direction and someone who’ll tell you honestly what’s worth spending on and what isn’t — this is the right fit.
If your home was built before 1950, the Historic Home Renovation page goes deeper into that work.
How we work together
Full-service design Concept through execution — design development, drawings, finishes selection, sourcing, and contractor coordination. Flat fee, scoped to your project.
Focused scope For smaller projects: a finishes plan, a furniture layout, a room that needs a clear direction. Scoped at the consultation, billed hourly or flat fee depending on what makes sense.
Every project starts with an in-home consultation — a focused hour to walk the space together, talk through what’s working and what isn’t, and figure out what the project actually is.
Ready to figure out what your home actually needs?
The in-home consultation is where every project starts — a focused hour to walk the space, talk through what’s working and what isn’t, and map out a clear direction. The fee applies toward your design fee if we move forward together.
Consultation Fee is Applied toward your Design Fee
$650.00
