Natural Luxe Living
How Tabor Interiors Designs Effortlessly Organic, Mountain Modern Kitchens and Bathrooms That Blend California Coast and Colorado Mountain Elegance
We sat down with local interior designer Tabor of Tabor Interiors to explore how the serenity of the California coast meets the refined ruggedness of the Colorado mountains, creating high-end kitchens and bathrooms that embody organic sophistication and modern mountain luxury. Through this conversation, Tabor reveals how natural textures, custom craftsmanship, and thoughtful details come together to craft homes that feel warm, grounded, and timelessly elegant.
Q: Tabor, what inspired this California-Colorado design fusion?
Tabor: After living in both places, I saw how each celebrates nature in a distinct way. California design embraces light, openness, and effortless texture, while Colorado interiors draw strength from rich, tactile materials and cozy mountain charm. When these two sensibilities are thoughtfully blended, the result is quiet luxury, spaces that feel grounded, soulful, and naturally elevated.
Q: How do you bring this concept into your kitchen designs?
Tabor: The kitchen is where California’s organic minimalism meets Colorado’s artisanal depth. I like to start with custom white oak or soft matte cabinetry, layer in natural stone countertops, and finish with handcrafted metal details, like a signature hood or bespoke hardware. It's about balance, a refined, livable space with luxury finishes that still feel approachable.
Q: Which materials define this blend?
Tabor: Reclaimed wood, luxury quartzite, aged brass, and handmade tile are favorites. Mixing organic and architectural textures brings both comfort and couture beauty to the space. Lighting is equally important, glass pendants, warm LED layers, and architectural fixtures make a room feel intimate yet elevated.
Q: And how does that translate to bathroom design?
Tabor: In luxury bathroom retreats, the goal is serenity with substance. I love floating vanities in reclaimed oak, marble or quartzite countertops, and a mix of brushed bronze or black fixtures. Large-format natural stone tile adds a calm, spa-like rhythm. It’s sophisticated but grounded, a modern mountain spa that feels timelessly designed.
Q: How do you bring nature indoors, even in spaces without big views?
Tabor: Through biophilic design, integrating natural shapes, patterns, and materials. Live greenery, natural stone, woven textures, and warm lighting bring depth and warmth. Even mirrors play a role, reflecting light and visually expanding space. These layers create a tangible connection to nature, which is the essence of luxury living.
Q: Sustainability is clearly part of your philosophy.
Tabor: Always. Sustainable luxury is the future of design. At Tabor Interiors, we source reclaimed wood, eco-conscious materials, and locally crafted elements to minimize our footprint. Energy-efficient systems, smart lighting, and water-saving fixtures add modern intelligence to natural beauty. It’s design that’s both enduring and responsible.
Q: Mixing styles takes skill. How do you maintain harmony?
Tabor: By curating with intention. My “rough luxe rule” means for every raw texture, there’s a polished counterpoint. Think organic stone with fine linen, or rustic beams paired with minimal cabinetry. Consistency in undertone keeps the palette serene and cohesive. It’s editorial yet livable, custom design that feels effortless.
Q: What trends are shaping this California-Colorado aesthetic?
Tabor: Seamless smart-home integration is big, hidden technology that enhances comfort without visual noise. But the most meaningful trends are human-centered, wellness design, natural light, purified air, and non-toxic materials. Luxury is becoming about how a space feels and performs, not just how it looks.
Q: Where should someone start if they want to introduce this style?
Tabor: Start small, with a custom vanity, a curated backsplash, or an artisan lighting feature. Combine neutral coastal tones with mountain-inspired textures like stone or metal. Let the dialogue of materials guide you, then expand as the design evolves.
Q: Finally, what’s the emotional goal of this aesthetic?
Tabor: When you enter a space designed in this style, it feels like a breath of fresh air. It’s calm yet invigorating. The textures ground you, the light uplifts you. Every detail speaks of craftsmanship, authenticity, and connection. That’s the essence of quiet mountain luxury, a home that feels as beautiful as it lives.
Tabor Interiors designs custom kitchens and bathrooms that fuse California ease with Colorado elegance, crafting luxury interiors that are refined, inviting, and deeply personal. Each project is a study in balance, organic, soulful, and effortlessly.