Rowan Day Design

02/22/2026

02/21/2026

The best rooms feel good when you're standing in them, barefoot on the floor, making your first cup of coffee. In this kitchen, design was a process of uncovering what they loved and needed and giving those things a functional and intentional place to live.

I have been eager to share this kitchen even though it is not completely done. A few panels and the tile backsplash are coming!

They especially love (besides the whole space😅):
👨‍🍳 The U-shape layout which makes it so easy to prep and cook efficiently

👨‍🍳All the storage inserts in the lower cabinets that allow the wall space to stay more open

👨‍🍳Storage so close to the cooking area

👨‍🍳Touchless faucet

👨‍🍳The colors! Soft yellow walls with wood, white and gray. Charming!

👨‍🍳The windows, natural light and view, of course 🙂

Designing a kitchen is an exercise in balance with it is the most high-traffic room in the home. It requires a delicate dance between the rigid and the organic.

Every kitchen has constraints - the plumbing lines, stovetop clearance, the path between the fridge and the sink - but great design happens when we plan for how you will move within those constraints. We had to make a million little decisions to finalize the shape and layout here, while considering a few structural non-negotiables.

It’s definitely about more than a work triangle. It’s about where you stand when the sun hits the window and how the room breathes when three people are leaning against the counter and I’m soooo pleased with the results!!

12/03/2025

Holly House addition and kitchen remodel are almost complete so here come the pictures!
After and before of their new home sweet home 💫🛋️

12/03/2025

Holly House addition and kitchen remodel is almost complete so here come the pictures!
After and before of their new home sweet home 💫 🛋️

11/19/2025

Holly House side door 🚪🩵🍁
Custom corbels playing so well with scale and a bright blue exterior and soft butter yellow door pairs well, yeah?

The side door is visible from the street, a big part of the design decisions to make it stand out andmake it cute. The corbel design was done in collaboration with the homeowners and built by Artemisia Design Build. The wood paneling was salvaged from another part of the house.

This Northwest Fort Collins scene fits right in now :)

10/17/2025

09/12/2025

Holly House construction and paint colors 🎨🫟

08/15/2025

Looking at sconces, layered lighting and lighting zones for the Holly House started with thoughtfully planned electrical layouts.

When it came to sconces we knew we wanted organic shapes and natural materials like wood and clay to complement the home's aesthetic. They will anchor each area's function and shine gentle light in the main walkways. It’s all about creating a feeling, not just illuminating.

I LOVE the materials and shapes that are going into this home! 

07/31/2025

Rental Bathroom Design ~ Done! 

Quick update, big impact! I just wrapped up a budget-friendly design of this rental bathroom, and it's amazing what a few smart changes can do. We installed a pre-made vanity, tile from Floor and Decor, and lighting and hardware from Build.com. 

 

So much brighter and more functional now!

 

07/14/2025

Design Decisions in Progress!

It's all in the details! Our Holly House addition is making fantastic strides (look at those arches and ceiling planes!), and this week we're getting into one of the most exciting parts: selecting the kitchen backsplash tile. Should it be a blue-green, soft white or leaning terracotta? I love how as soon as you see the right tile in the room with the other selections you know which one pulls it all together. Not every time but iykyk :) 

This is more than aesthetics; it's about finding that balance of texture and color that truly makes the kitchen feel like home. We're looking at some beautiful options and I'm loving the feel of the subway tiles from 

Special shout out to the framing crew too! It is downright impressive watching this crew work. AND electrical boxes went in last week 🎉🎉🎉
     


 

06/07/2025

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