One thing that makes us unique is our partnerships with other companies, and we wanted to shine the spotlight one of them today (and look for blogs about the others in the coming weeks).

For our design-build projects, one of the successful partnerships is with Colorado Building Company, a general contracting and construction management company specializing in custom homes and light commercial construction. It is a multiple Parade of Homes winner, and here’s a look at one of our projects with Colorado Building Company.

The Timber Frame home on Rounds Road is built around a central courtyard.

Photo courtesy of Colorado Building Company

Photo courtesy of Colorado Building Company

The layout and features, from the soaring ceilings to the media room, fit a family that enjoys entertaining.

Photo courtesy of Colorado Building Company

Photo courtesy of Colorado Building Company

Do you have visions of a romantic abode? If so, it’s possible to add in details that create a warm, romantic feel year-round, not just for Valentine’s Day.

House Beautiful reveals how a 14-year-old Austin, Texas, home (to the right) incorporates details from the floor to the ceiling. The designer tells the magazine: “The words ‘warm, inviting, and intimate’ came up in every conversation I had with these clients, which inevitably led to ‘romantic.'”

What details do you think could create romantic rooms in your home?

We can’t help this month but think about the idea of people being in love with their home.

What do you think make a home a place where it’s warm and inviting? What really makes a place the heart of a home?

For us, the team at Trilogy loves what we do and we all love of living in the Colorado Mountains. And we want you to love your home, too.

Think of us when you’re updating your status or checking in with friends or family.

Become our fan on Facebook and you’ll be able to learn the latest about our projects, our blog posts and other exciting news. And we look forward to discussing design with you while on Facebook, too.

We look forward to seeing you on Facebook!

Our award-winning home in Breckenridge  is an option if you’re looking for a unique luxury rental this year.

Here’s an idea of the stand-out features of Calceho:

• Location on the Jack Nicklaus-designed, 27-hole Breckenridge Golf Course
• Mine shaft elevator serves all three floors
• Antiqued timber frame, antique wood clad ceilings, rejuvenated old wood floors and hand forged steel accents in the living areas
• Two master suites with double showers and steam and a claw foot tub
• Recreation room with high definition TV, a full wet bar complete with fridge and dishwasher and a Wii
• Two islands, a 48′ fridge, double ovens, and warming drawers in the kitchen

Or if you want it to be yours and only yours, it’s priced for sale at $3.299 million.

The January-February issue of Mountain Living puts the deserving spotlight on a 10,000-square-foot lodge in the Mountain Star community.

Mountain Living

From the art gallery entry to the minimalist kitchen, the home is an example of how to achieve the contemporary look in a warm, rustic setting. You’ll see those rooms and more in the photo gallery.

If you’re looking to incorporate contemporary details in your home, the magazine provides a strong example of this sometimes hard-to-achieve style.

Builder magazine

No matter how many square feet you are planning for your new home, there’s things you can learn from what one architect is calling The Builder Concept Home 2010: A Home for the New Economy.

Take a virtual tour of what’s being billed as the most innovative home you’ve ever built and see what you think. It’s sponsored by Builder magazine. The 1,771-square-foot home also had the support of companies including Whirlpool, James Hardie, Sherwin-Williams, Crossville, American Standard, KraftMaid and Andersen Windows. And here’s a video from the designer, Marianne Cusato.

In today’s virtual world, this virtual tour may help spark some ideas, too.

The International Builders Show – the nation’s largest event for the homebuilding industry – has kicked off in Las Vegas and we’re already seeing reports of intruiging new products.

Early buzz-generators, according to the Wall Street Journal:

1. Stone-hearth ovens
2. In-home elevators with cherry wood trim
3. Leaded-glass ceiling dome
4. Wine racks that display the bottle labels

We’ll keep you posted on other interesting news coming out of this week’s event!

We are thrilled to announce our innovative new online presence that will allow you to interact with us in brand new ways and also to keep abreast of the latest trends and developments.

Much more than just a new website or blog, our new online presence will provide easy and convenient new ways to stay informed, shop, learn and network.

We’d love for you to jump right in and contribute! Got an opinion on something you read here or a related topic? Just click on “Leave a Comment” and share your thoughts — we can’t wait to hear from you.

The beauty of the area compels residents to think about the earth when building a home, and more and more homes are showcasing incredible ways to incorporate sustainable living into your new residence.

The winners of the U.S. Green Building Council’s 2009 LEED for Homes Awards are being spotlighted for incorporating solar-electric power, energy-efficient windows, and other green aspects from the inside out. The U.S. Green Building Council’s Nate Kredich says: “These innovators will help transform the market toward more healthy, high performing homes that are regarded as some of the best in the country.”

Naomi C. O. Beal Photography

Watch the EcoHome slideshow of award-winning homes and get inspired when making plans for your next home or renovation!