Since its grand opening last December, Studio Como’s ‘Living Room’ has quickly established itself as Aspen’s most distinctive design destination. Unlike traditional showrooms, this intimate space feels like stepping into a meticulously curated modern home, where new Minotti offerings take center stage around the striking Supermoon sofa. The thoughtfully designed space creates a unique experience…
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Studio Como Salt Lake City showroom manager Lauren Ambuhl’s journey to the world of design is shaped by a deep appreciation for architecture, a curiosity for materials, and a desire to create meaningful spaces. Originally from the East Coast, Lauren studied architecture and landscape architecture at Clemson University in South Carolina. Her path led her…
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Japanese design is regarded for its ability to distill the elements to their essence, allowing shapes, forms, and materials to be experienced plainly. Within what’s plain is often catalyzing clarity, a spark for thought or movement beyond whatever seemingly simple source is beheld. These are core attributes shared by Japanese design brands Maruni and Koyori,…
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Henge started as a quest. The Made-in-Italy furniture and lighting company began in 2011 with founder Paolo Tormena setting out to source unique materials that could be transformed into contemporary furnishings with enduring resonance. Like its name suggests, Henge is interested in making monuments of our everyday spaces, imbuing interiors with beauty, history, and narrative….
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Three of the most influential countries in design — Japan, Denmark, and Italy — merge in the work of furniture makers Inoda+Sveje. Ascribing to the adage “form follows function,” and using organic shapes and materials, Inoda+Sveje’s designs are minimal yet warm, showcasing just how compelling simplicity can be. Following their respective training in industrial design…
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When you remove the appliances, a kitchen is a network of boxes. It sounds simple enough, but how you arrange those boxes matters, affecting both functionality and aesthetics in the hardest-working room in the house. Since 2003, Studio Como has been designing and installing kitchens by Poliform, a modern furniture and cabinetry company that’s been…
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As a well-rounded artist with a background in performance, music, and textiles, Studio Como design consultant Emily Sewell is attuned to the spatial elements of experience. She understands how design details, especially furniture placement, can change paths of motion, affecting the daily rhythms that ultimately choreograph a life. While at the University of Hawaii at…
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Studio Como design consultant Gabriela Peña lives through her senses. She’s drawn to color, texture, and craft, and uses the three with synergy for her clients. Originally from Virginia, Gabby moved to Colorado a little over six years ago to study interior design at Rocky Mountain College of Art & Design (RMCAD). She focused on…
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Longtime Coloradan Will Funk joined Studio Como as a design consultant in September of 2020, bringing his experience in fashion, furniture, and art history—and his inimitable charisma—to the team right when it was needed most during the pandemic’s home design boom. Will’s trajectory from retail to buying to design consultancy is marked with self-discovery: his…
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