How Local Artists Are Inspiring Home Décor Trends

If you’ve been with us for a while, you know how much we cherish both homes and creativity — but the real magic happens when those two worlds collide. Now more than ever, homeowners are choosing pieces from Colorado-made artists that not only elevate a space, but connect it to the story and soul of our state.

Take, for example:

O’baware Ceramics (Lafayette)

Potter Kazu Oba blends form and function with breathtaking results. Their soy sauce dishes, pitchers, vases, and plates are sculptural and beautifully glazed in serene celadons, mustard, and pale blues. Every piece is designed to enhance its culinary use and bring appetite-pleasing artistry to your table. More at obaware.com.

Flux Studio & Gallery (Denver)

What we especially love about this pottery studio is that you can book a class to craft your own piece! Or if you’re not quite ready to get hands-on, they make beautiful and unique pieces for purchase. Check them out at fluxstudiodenver.com.

Julie Peach (Julie Malone)

Here’s where whimsy meets warmth. Julie Malone started folding block-printing into pillows, napkins, and runners. Her joyful, beachy designs printed on natural fabrics instantly lift a space. Her patterns come from daydreams of Ojai tangerines and sunny escapes. Find colorful joy at shopjuliepeach.com.

Jane Guthridge

Her translucent encaustic and hanging installations capture Colorado’s light like no other, perfect for turning golden hour into glowing-home mood lighting. See her work here!

Laura Phelps Rogers (Larimer)

a sculptor and metalsmith from Denver whose feminist and Western landscape–inspired works add strength and presence to any setting. Her pieces are displayed in the Denver Art Museum and beyond. Check it out on Instagram.

Watkins Stained Glass Studio

a multi-generation Denver institution crafting or restoring stained glass for churches, museums, and homes since 1881—a timeless way to bring color and history into your halls or windows. See their amazing work here.

Why This Matters (and How to Bring It Home)

• Texture and color with intention: Handmade textiles and stained glass saturate your space with layered character that mass-produced décor just can’t replicate.
• Storytelling in every corner: Whether it’s a cowboy painting or a hand-thrown vase, each piece comes with a narrative—about the maker, the place, and maybe even you.
• Thoughtful investment: When you choose these creations, you’re not just decorating. You’re supporting Colorado’s creative community (local artisans, families, studios) all of which shape what makes our homes and region feel unique.

To start bringing that authenticity into your space, click on any of the above links to check out the unique works of the various artists in our Colorado community.

Little touches like these bring warmth, personality, and a sense of place into your home, and you might even discover a new favorite local artist along the way.

And for all things Art of Home, don’t hesistate to contact our team!