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à la carte DESIGN Residential interior design that's beautiful, comfortable and functional. No interior design project is successful without a strong team.

Allowing à la carte DESIGN to assemble an interior design plan and the team to execute it is a good way to make a home renovation, or remodeling project less stressful. At our interior design firm, the client is our No. 1 team member. At every step of the design process, we consider the client to be the best source of information about what will satisfy them, and we continue to consult with them as the project progresses. To complete any interior design project, a team with many skill sets are needed. Over the years, à la carte DESIGN has developed relationships with many contractors, tradespeople and craftspeople in the area. We know the quality of their work, and their ability to complete the work on time. Our contacts also include local sources for designer furniture, floor coverings, lighting, fixtures, custom cabinetry, and more. Some of these sources are only available to “the trade.” We can even recommend artists and art galleries to complete the client’s vision. Interior designers use the home as a canvas for creative expression. At à la carte DESIGN, we combine artistry with skilled project management and an effective team to deliver interior design results that clients love.

à la carte DESIGN was founded in 2003. We believe that a well-designed home environment should not be limited only to the wealthy. We work with projects of all sizes and scope, from relatively simple space planning and décor projects, to full home design renovations and home remodeling projects.

► Interior Design That Reflects Your Style

Jeane Dole is an award-winning Denver interior designer that specializes in kitchens that cook, even if you don’t. We focus on making the design process as painless as possible and use our creativity and renovation experience to acheive a result that you’ll be thrilled with. Interior Designing Expertise for Greater Home Value & Satisfaction
Clients typically seek the expertise of à la carte DESIGN with two primary goals In mind:

• Making their home more functional for their family.
• Making their home more attractive and esthetically pleasing. Often they do not realize that our professional interior design services are an investment that can significantly increase the real estate value of the home.

à la carte DESIGN also helps clients hire reliable tradesmen and contractors. We have working relationships with local contractors, plumbers, electricians, carpenters, painters, flooring specialists, etc. Finding people who will reliably deliver quality workmanship is not easy. à la carte DESIGN will hire and project manage all the contractors necessary to complete your project.

► Here is are the steps we take to begin your project:

1. Initial Meetings

All great design begins with listening. An initial meeting is the opportunity for the client to share their design ideas, ideals and expectations. It is a meeting where à la carte DESIGN shares their background and experience in design. This is where a relationship of understanding and trust between client and designer is established and formally defined with a contract.

2. Discovery Interview

Listening begins with the initial meeting and carries on throughout the project. During the discovery interview the designer uncovers information about your lifestyle, the people who live with you and your design preferences and desires. This is where you share the details of your dream design.

3. Concept Development

The design interview leads directly into the creation of an initial design to be shared with the client. This phase is one of give and take between designer and client, where the overall design, as well as the selection of materials and finishes is developed and finalized. Here the designer helps you visualize a design that feeds the senses and captures your vision. We use AutoCAD software to display our concepts more concretely.

4. Proposal

In this step, the designer defines what it will take to make the dream design happen. What, by whom, by when and for how much. This is where the client says yes!

5. Agreement

An agreement outlines the final selection of materials and finishes, the process to completion and provides the designer with formal permission to take action. The designer can now order materials, select and engage fabricators, contractors and tradespeople for whatever role they may play in the completion of the design.

6. Implementation

In this phase, timelines and project milestones are defined. The timeline coordinates all parties and activities in the implementation and realization of the dream.

► Learn What Makes à la carte DESIGN a Top Choice for Denver Homeowners



► About Jeane Dole, Owner/Lead Designer:

Jeane Dole founded à la carte DESIGN in 2003 after attaining a degree in interior design. She is a member of the Colorado chapter of the American Society of Interior Designers and has served on its board of directors. She is also a member of the National Kitchen & Bath Association. Jeane Dole and à la carte DESIGN have appeared in
• Colorado Homes and Lifestyles
• Denver Business Journal
• RENEW Magazine

AWARDS:
- Care Award Winner – BASIC KITCHEN
- Care Award Winner — PRO BONO, ACCESSIBILITY
- Care Award Winner — LUXURY BATH!
- Best of Houzz Service 2017
- Best of Houzz Service 2016
- Best of Houzz Influencer
- Best of Interior Design 2016 - Experience Pros
- American Society of Interior Designers – Member
- Home Builders Association – Member
- National Kitchen and Bath Association - Member

Designer POV: the prettiest part of a basement plan is often the part no one ever sees.Before I could decide where the k...
10/08/2026

Designer POV: the prettiest part of a basement plan is often the part no one ever sees.

Before I could decide where the kitchenette, bedroom, bathroom, gym, or living room would go, I had to map every structural post, plumbing line, mechanical system, and the sump pump.

Those fixed elements determined what was actually possible.

The goal was to incorporate them so naturally that you would never walk into the finished basement and think about what is hidden behind the walls. Structural posts were absorbed into the plan wherever possible, mechanical equipment remained accessible but separated from the living areas, and even the sump pump was concealed behind a custom framed cabinet with artwork serving as the door.

Good space planning makes the complicated parts feel simple in the finished room.

If you are staring at an unfinished basement wondering how all those pipes and posts could ever become a real living space, that is exactly the kind of puzzle I enjoy solving. Visit alacartedesign.com to see more of my work.

This basement project started during a time when home suddenly had to do everything.Two adults and three teenagers were ...
10/08/2026

This basement project started during a time when home suddenly had to do everything.

Two adults and three teenagers were living, working, attending school, exercising, and spending nearly every hour under the same roof. They did not simply need a prettier basement. They needed more places to be.

So we created them.

There is space to gather together, space to exercise, room for overnight guests, a kitchenette, and quieter areas where someone can step away for a while. We even turned the area beneath the stair landing into a hideaway for one of the kids and his friends.

And because a home should still feel like the people who live there, we brought their requested “Urban Cowboy” style into the materials, furnishings, and finishes throughout.

Sometimes adding square footage is not possible. Making better use of the square footage you already have can be just as transformative.

Take a look at the areas of your home you rarely use. What could that space become?

A freestanding tub deserves more than an empty wall behind it.Treat the area around the tub as a focal point. In this ba...
10/01/2026

A freestanding tub deserves more than an empty wall behind it.

Treat the area around the tub as a focal point. In this bathroom, a full wall of textured tile, a large piece of art, and a decorative pendant give the tub a sense of place and make the entire room feel more intentional.

The tub itself can be beautiful, but the surrounding details are what turn it into an experience.

Planning a bathroom remodel? Before selecting the tub, think about what you want to see when you are actually sitting in it.

One of the biggest decisions in this project happened outside the bathroom.We relocated the laundry room.That may not so...
09/30/2026

One of the biggest decisions in this project happened outside the bathroom.

We relocated the laundry room.

That may not sound like the glamorous part of a remodel, but it was the decision that allowed the guest suite to become what it is today. Moving the laundry opened up valuable square footage for a larger bathroom while also giving us the opportunity to create a new laundry space that functioned better than the original.

This is why I always look at the surrounding rooms when developing a floor plan. Sometimes the best solution for one space is sitting just beyond its walls.

If a room in your home feels limited by its current layout, it may be worth looking at the bigger picture. Visit alacartedesign.com to learn more about my approach to space planning.

This bathroom was designed around a simple question.How do you make guests feel like they have a space that is truly the...
09/29/2026

This bathroom was designed around a simple question.

How do you make guests feel like they have a space that is truly their own?

For these homeowners, that meant going beyond the basics. The bathroom needed enough room to get ready comfortably, a large shower, a freestanding tub, and thoughtful details that made the experience feel special.

The tub area became one of my favorite parts of the design. The tiled feature wall, oversized artwork, and sculptural pendant turn a functional corner into a place that invites you to slow down for a while.

The end result feels personal, comfortable, and a little indulgent, which is exactly what the homeowners wanted for the people they welcome into their home.

If you love hosting family and friends, what would make your guest space feel more inviting?

This space started with plenty of square footage, but not much identity.The goal was to turn a large, underused upper le...
09/28/2026

This space started with plenty of square footage, but not much identity.

The goal was to turn a large, underused upper level into a private guest suite that felt intentional from the moment someone walked in. That meant reworking the floor plan, relocating the laundry room, and creating a bathroom with the comfort and amenities you would expect in a primary suite.

Now guests have a generous shower, freestanding tub, his-and-hers vanity, and a room that feels like a true retreat instead of simply a place to stay.

Sometimes the biggest transformation is not adding more space. It is finally using the space you already have well.

If there is an area of your home with potential but no clear purpose, send me a message and tell me what you wish it could become.

One basement design rule I never ignore: hidden does not mean inaccessible.Mechanical equipment, plumbing, and sump pump...
09/26/2026

One basement design rule I never ignore: hidden does not mean inaccessible.

Mechanical equipment, plumbing, and sump pumps are not the most exciting parts of a remodel, but they still need to be reached when necessary. The trick is finding a way to maintain access without allowing those features to dictate the look of the room.

In this basement, the sump pump sits behind a custom framed cabinet with a large piece of artwork acting as the door. You would never know what is behind it, but it can still be reached when needed.

That is the kind of detail worth solving during the planning stage instead of figuring it out after the room is finished.

Planning a basement remodel? Bring the awkward features into the conversation early. They may lead to some of the most creative solutions in the entire project.

One of my favorite parts of this fireplace project had nothing to do with trends.My client has an extensive Christmas Vi...
09/19/2026

One of my favorite parts of this fireplace project had nothing to do with trends.

My client has an extensive Christmas Village collection, and she wanted a place where she could finally display it beautifully. That became an important part of the design.

The shelves flanking the fireplace give her plenty of room for the village during the holidays, while still providing flexible display space throughout the rest of the year. We also added a proper hearth, creating a comfortable place to sit close to the fire with a cup of coffee on a cold morning.

Good design should make room for the things you genuinely enjoy, not just the things that photograph well.

What is something in your home you wish you had a better place to display or enjoy?

This fireplace wall had plenty of height, but the original design did not really take advantage of it. The niches, trim,...
09/16/2026

This fireplace wall had plenty of height, but the original design did not really take advantage of it. The niches, trim, and smaller surround made the wall feel broken up instead of creating one strong focal point.

We completely reworked the composition with floor-to-ceiling stone, built-in cabinetry that coordinates with the nearby kitchen, and open shelving on both sides. The new design draws your eye upward, gives the fireplace much more presence, and makes the entire wall feel intentional.

The best part is that it now feels connected to the rest of the home instead of like a separate feature that was added later.

If there is a fireplace in your home that has never quite felt right, I would love to hear what would make it perfect.

For a calming shower, choose materials that create continuity rather than visual interruption.Using the same tonal tile ...
08/28/2026

For a calming shower, choose materials that create continuity rather than visual interruption.

Using the same tonal tile across the walls, floor, and bench gives this shower a more expansive feeling. The texture adds depth, but the restrained palette keeps the space quiet and restful.

Built in niches are another detail worth planning early. They keep bottles off the floor and ledges, which makes the finished shower feel cleaner and easier to use.

If you are planning a primary bathroom remodel and want these details resolved before construction begins, learn more about my design process on the website.

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