The December issue of House Beautiful, on newsstands November 20th, is highlighting the most talked about design trends for 2013. The Huffington Post got an exclusive on “the next big design trends” a little early and gave it’s readers a sneak peek in yesterday’s Home section.

Here are some of the predictions made in House Beautiful.

1. The return of classic fabrics

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2. Brass is Back

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3. “Elegant Room Dividers”

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4. High Gloss

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5. “Realistic Runway Fabric”

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What do you think about the latest design trends for 2013? What would you like to see make a comeback in 2013?

We wish we had this All Nighter Original poster handy when we were studying 20th and 21st century architecture. This poster breaks down the work of some of the greatest architects of all time. From I.M Pei to Frank Lloyd Wright, you’ll learn the signature styles of each of these 30 iconic architects.

Take a close look at the structures below, there might be a quiz later.

Which one is your favorite? Who would you have added to the list?

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Don’t let another ski season go by without a building your dream home in the Colorado mountains. A home in the mountains is a place for family and friends to gather while enjoying incredible views of nature.

One of the best ways to decorate your mountain home is with rustic furnishings.  Below are a few ways to achieve the rustic look in your home courtesy of Houzz:

• Consider the use of log accents in your mountain home.  For example, this log wood bunk bed featured in Houzz is perfect for accommodating guests at your mountain retreat.

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• Mix and match weathered furnishings with modern and tailored pieces to give your home a rustic, yet sophisticated look

The Trilogy Partners team can help you to design and build the mountain home of your dreams.  Contact us today to discuss how we can make your dream a reality.

One of the best times of the year to live in Colorado is the fall with the cooler temperatures and incredible foliage.  There are a number of festivals that happen around the state throughout the fall season, but one worth mentioning is the upcoming Breckenridge Craft Spirits Festival, which will be taking place the weekend of October 5th-7th.

The event will take place at Riverwalk Center, and festival-goers will get to enjoy a grand tasting of handcrafted spirits and vote for their favorite cocktail.  Admission is $20 and buys you craft cocktails, a complimentary tasting glass, and delicious appetizers.  Other highlights of the festival are outlined below:

• Poker Run
• Historic Saloon Walking Tour
• Breckenridge Distillery Tours
• Live concert by Honey Gitters (Bluegrass)
• Hangover Brunch and Brunch Drink Specials
• Local restaurants will be offering entrees for the historic rate of $18.59.

As builders of custom mountain homes in Colorado, we are always interested in seeing how the rest of the world creates homes that beautifully reflect their rugged landscape. This mountain retreat in Switzerland, featured on Architizer, is a contradiction between the traditional style exterior and its more modern interiors.

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According to Architizer, the mountain home’s exterior is a mix between concrete and wood, mimicking the nearby homes found in the village. Inside the home, the sliding walls allow homeowners to play with the floor plan.

Photo via Architizer

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This view is pretty incredible. We love the simplicity of the space with the mountain taking center stage.

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What do you think of this Swiss mountain home? Do you think it would fit in here in Colorado?

Looking to create your own mountain modern home? Give Trilogy Partners a call at 970-453-2230.

Want to give your home a look which is a blend of rustic as well as modern in design? Exposed wooden beams can easily create that unique mountain contemporary design you are searching for.

Take a look at how wooden beams can transform a space.

The wooden beams used in this kitchen were painted white to open up the space.

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We love all the exposed beams in this living room. They were left in their natural state to add to the authenticity of the look.

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Wooden beams are especially prevalent in the Rocky Mountain region. We have often used exposed beams in many of our designs.

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Mix up the texture in the space by adding a stone fireplace surround or stone accent wall.

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Want a mountain contemporary look for your home? Give Trilogy Partners in Breckenridge, Colorado a call at 970-453-2230.

One design trend that appears to be on the rise for affluent homeowners is home libraries. According to the Wall Street Journal, “Affluent homeowners are buying quality books in quantity to amass collections for private personal libraries.”

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One thing that sets apart today’s home libraries is their functionality. Although the walls are still paneled with shelves of books, the interior spaces are designed for more than a place to kick back and curl up with your favorite book. These libraries house a dining table, where guests can discuss their current read over dinner; a “playroom library”, where kids can immerse themselves with books instead of electronics; and custom bound books to match the aesthetic of the space.

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Looking to build a library in your home? Give Trilogy Partners a call at 970-453-2230

We were inspired by the Bay Area home featured on California Home + Design. This open-air floor plan allows the homeowners to become one with the environment around them. According to CA Home+Design, “The layout of the home followed the pattern of the sun, with the day’s earliest rays filtering into the master bedroom, the midday glare hitting the pool deck and the sunset playing out dramatically in the windows of the dining room.”

Take a look at this dramatic home below.

Photo via Ca Home + Design

Photo via Ca Home + Design

The concrete-block walls were used for their thermal massing.

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Photo via Ca Home + Design

Photo via Ca Home + Design

Skylights in the bathroom give the illusion of being outdoors.

To read more about this residence head over to California Home + Design.

How would you like a camera based off the popular Instagram App that allowed you to post your photo directly to the app and print out a copy for yourself as a keepsake? It seems that the brilliant minds at ADR Studio are trying to work out the logistics behind just that.

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Called the Instagram Socialmatic Camera, ADR Studio combines today’s social media with the Polaroid camera of the past. Now you can give all your photos the Instagram treatment.

Here are some of the features from ADR Studio:

• 16 GB mass storage.
• Wifi and Bluetooth.
• 4:3 touchscreen.
• 2 main lens, first for main capture, second for 3D filters, webcam applications and QR Code capturing.
• Optical zoom.
• LED Flash.
• Internal printer to make your Instagram photos real.
• Paper cartridge with Instagram Paper Sheets.
• Dedicated 4 colors ink tanks.
• InstaOs 1.0, which put together Facebook and Instagram App feature.

Instagram already has powers that be of Facebook behind them. We’d love to see this camera become a reality.

This month Architectural Digest steps inside the New York headquarters of cosmetic heiress Aerin Lauder.

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And while we are impressed by the beautiful decor above, we find that Aerin’s Aspen retreat is much more in-line with Trilogy’s mountain style.

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To see more of Aerin’s Aspen home visit www.vogue.com.

If you are looking for some help designing your Colorado mountain home give Trilogy Partners a call 970-453-2230.