Julia Harlow Valeski has been the owner and head interior designer of Boulder Design Studio since 1990. She has a bachelor's degree with a major in interior design and is an allied member of ASID.
Design projects by Julia include the following:
The specification of all interior finishings for a 10,000 sq ft. Boulder home
(On this project Julia provided all of the products with the exception of the hardwood floors.)
- floor finishes (wood floor species, stain and texture; carpet; tile)
- wall finishes (texture, color selection, faux finishes)
- design of built in entertainment units, study units, bar, computer area
- design of vanities
- tile layout and design for bathrooms, kitchen, butler's pantry, winecellar and bar
- specification of faucets, sinks, tubs and hardware
- furniture layout and selection - lighting selection
- window treatment design and fabrication
- accessorizing including art work, oriental rugs
Corporate headquarters
(On this project Julia provided all of the products with the exception of the hardwood floors.)
- design of office spaces
- selection and design of tile
- carpet selection
- wallpaper selection
- cabinet design
- granite conference table
- layout and selection of furniture
Julia works with a sorority at the University of Colorado and over the past eight has been involved in the updating and accessorizing of the living, dining, music and entertainment room. She gutted and remodeled all of the bathrooms. This involved changes in the layout of the two large bathrooms. All bathrooms were retiled; new countertops, lighting, medicine cabinets were provided; showers were redone; all toilets, sinks and hardware were replaced. Julia designed and had fabricated a basket system for under the counters allowing each girl to have their own basket for their bathroom items that could be left in the bathrooms or carried to their rooms. Julia provided all products for this job. Julia hired and managed the sub contractors. The job was completed within schedule.
Numerous basement remodels have been handled by Julia. One project involved the design and fabrication of an art table which allowed for unique under table top storage for art supplies.
Bathroom makeovers are a large part of Julia's business.
Typical interior design projects can include the following:
- fabric selection for upholstery, slipcovers, bedding and window treatments
- design and fabrication of bedding and window treatments
- paint color selection
- furniture selection and purchase at the Denver Design Center
- furniture layout
- carpet selection and purchase
- tile layout design and purchase
- cabinet layout and design
- faucet and hardware selection and purchase
- accessorizing
- rug selection and purchase
Boulder Design Studio has proven sub contractors Julia has used over the years in the following areas:
- carpet installation
- painting (interior and exterior)
- hardwood floor providers
- electricians
- plumbers
- contractors
- furniture designers
- cabinet providers
