à la carte DESIGN

Name: à la carte DESIGN
Address: Denver, CO, US
Telephone: +13038857706

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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

08/26/2026

The biggest design decision in this bathroom was not the tile. It was deciding that the existing footprint was not enough.

Bringing in additional square footage gave us room to create an oversized shower and a separate toilet room, two features that would not have been possible within the original layout. Once that larger plan was established, the rest of the design could support it.

Another important decision was using clear glass at the shower entrance. It allows the eye to travel through the space, keeps the room feeling open, and lets the textured tile become part of the overall bathroom rather than hiding it behind a visual barrier.

If you want a bathroom designed around how you actually live, not just the walls that happen to be there now, visit alacartedesign.com to request a get-to-know-you meeting.

08/24/2026

The homeowners did not need more decorative features. They needed more room to move, a shower they could actually enjoy, and better privacy.

That meant looking beyond the existing bathroom walls. By borrowing square footage from the adjacent room, I was able to create a much larger shower and a dedicated toilet room without forcing everything into the original cramped footprint.

The finished shower feels quiet and restorative, but the real success is that it works. There is room to move comfortably, built in storage keeps products organized, and the bench makes the space more flexible over time.

If you are open to rethinking more than finishes, I would love to hear what is not working in your current bathroom. A get-to-know-you meeting is the place to begin.

08/20/2026

The original bathroom had a very small shower and no dedicated toilet room. The layout technically fit the basics, but it did not offer the comfort or privacy the homeowners wanted from a primary suite.

By incorporating space from the adjoining room, we were able to more than double the shower and create a separate toilet room. The result feels entirely different. The shower is generous and calming, while the enclosed toilet area gives the bathroom a better sense of order and privacy.

This was not simply a finish update. It was a full reconsideration of how the space should support the homeowners every day.

If your bathroom feels limited by its current layout, visit the website to see how thoughtful space planning can open up new possibilities.

08/18/2026

The home you want in 2027 starts with the planning you do now.

A thoughtful kitchen, bathroom, or home remodel takes time. Before construction begins, there are layouts to develop, materials to select, contractors to coordinate, and many decisions to make along the way.

Starting the conversation now gives us time to understand what is not working in your home, develop a clear design plan, and establish a realistic timeline. It also allows you to make thoughtful choices instead of rushing through decisions that will affect how your home looks and functions for years.

Have a project in mind for 2027? Send me a message with the room you would like to update and what you hope to change. We can see whether it makes sense to schedule a get-to-know-you meeting.

08/14/2026

When planning a kitchen layout, pay attention to circulation before you start choosing finishes.

A long, narrow island can be a better solution than a wide U shaped layout when the goal is to keep people moving comfortably between adjoining rooms. In this kitchen, the new island adds prep space and storage without creating another barrier between the dining room, breakfast area, and family room.

The right layout should support cooking and movement at the same time.

If your kitchen feels crowded even when it is not full of people, the layout may be the real issue. Reach out through the website to request a get-to-know-you meeting and start talking through your space.

08/12/2026

Designer POV: sometimes the kitchen is not the only room that needs to change.

In this home, improving the kitchen meant looking at the dining room, breakfast area, and family room as one connected sequence. Moving an opening or adding a window may seem unrelated to the kitchen itself, but those decisions can completely change circulation, light, and the way the entire main floor feels.

That is why I never design a kitchen in isolation. The best layout is the one that improves how the whole home works, not just how one room looks.

If you want a designer who will consider the larger picture before making recommendations, follow to learn more about my process.

08/10/2026

This project started with one very specific request. The homeowners wanted to be able to walk from room to room without feeling like the kitchen was in the way.

That simple request became the guide for the entire remodel.

Instead of focusing only on cabinets and finishes, I looked at the full path through the home. We moved walls, adjusted openings, created a new connection to the family room, and replaced the cramped U shaped kitchen with a long island that allows several people to cook and move around comfortably.

The finished kitchen feels brighter and more welcoming, but more importantly, the house finally moves the way the homeowners wanted it to.

If you have been trying to work around an awkward layout for years, I would love to hear what is not working. A get-to-know-you meeting is the first step toward seeing what may be possible.

08/06/2026

This kitchen did not just need an update. It needed a completely different relationship with the rooms around it.

Before, the U shaped layout, dark cabinetry, and awkward openings made the kitchen feel closed off and difficult to move through. After reworking the walls and changing the layout to a galley style kitchen with a long island, the entire main level feels more connected. You can now move naturally from the dining room through the kitchen and breakfast area into the family room.

The visual change is dramatic, but the real transformation is how much easier the home feels to live in.

If your kitchen interrupts the flow of your home instead of supporting it, visit alacartedesign.com to learn more about working with me and requesting a get-to-know-you meeting.

08/04/2026

There is something especially meaningful about being invited back for a second project. It tells me the first experience built real trust, and I never take that for granted.

For these homeowners, our work grew from a kitchen update into complete bathroom renovations that included new layouts, cabinetry, counters, flooring, showers, and storage. What I appreciate most about their testimonial is that they felt supported through both the design decisions and the coordination with the contractor. A successful remodel is not only about the finished rooms. It is also about clear communication, thoughtful guidance, and helping the process feel manageable.

Hearing that they love their house again is the best outcome I could ask for.

If you are considering updates now and a larger remodel later, visit alacartedesign.com to learn more about my process and request a get-to-know-you meeting.

07/31/2026

When storage is limited, do not overlook the wall behind the mirror.

Recessed medicine cabinets can add valuable concealed storage without taking up floor space or making the vanity feel heavier. In this bathroom, they keep daily essentials close while allowing the custom vanity and wallpaper to remain the visual focus.

If you are ready to move beyond general inspiration and create a plan for your own bathroom, visit alacartedesign.com to learn how we can work together.

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