A 1-Year Home in Colorado: Looking Back at Arizona and Texas Reno Projects

We have officially been in Colorado for one year, and it feels like the perfect time to look back at the home renovation projects that shaped our move from Arizona and Texas. Those earlier spaces taught us a lot about making a house feel warm, practical, and full of personality.

Lessons from Arizona

Arizona pushed us toward light, airy choices, durable finishes, and simple updates that handled heat and dust well. We leaned into easy-to-maintain surfaces, bright paint, and choices that kept the home feeling calm.

What Texas Taught Us

In Texas, we found ourselves mixing practicality with charm—projects that made rooms more functional while still feeling welcoming and lived-in. That balance became part of our style.

One Year in Colorado

Colorado brought a new rhythm to our home life. We started thinking more about coziness, storage, seasonal layering, and making every room feel right for cold mornings and sunny afternoons alike.

Looking back, each move added another layer to our decorating style—and every renovation taught us something we still use today.