Blending different design styles in a single space can feel both exciting and intimidating. Done well, it creates interiors that feel layered, personal and timeless. Done poorly, it can look chaotic or disconnected. To help decode the process, we asked five design professionals, Susan Garland, Holly Marsland, April Luedtke, Mandy Straight and Leila Hill, to share their best advice on mixing styles with confidence and cohesion.

Remodeling a living space is a big undertaking, even under the best circumstances. Plans rarely unfold perfectly; there are often delays, permit hurdles or supply challenges that most homeowners come to expect. For Jill and Lucas Ketzer, however, their remodeling journey began during an especially tender time: the unexpected loss of Jill’s father.

On the state’s western slope, in the outskirts of Grand Junction, Stone Cliff Views offers exactly this. The 5,000-square-foot custom-built luxury home is a hop and a skip from the iconic Colorado River, and the red rock cliffs of Colorado National Monument tower above. The location alone is enough to inspire awe, with expansive vistas and easy access to the often-overlooked national monument, but the home is a wonder unto itself.