For an interior designer, few accolades are as important as those that come directly from their clients. A completed project that reflects its owner’s life, experiences, and style is truly its own reward. By those standards, Debra Browne of Harrison Browne Interior Design, Ltd, is among the most successful interior designers in Colorado: just look at her gorgeous and diverse portfolio–and the tall stack of testimonials and thank you letters that accompanies it.

Yet even the most successful and established designers like to know where they stand among their peers, and, in the case of Harrison Browne, recent awards have made that standing very clear: they’re at the very top.

Among a record number of entries in the American Society for Interior Designers for its Colorado chapter, Browne’s design for a 5,000 square foot residence along Castle Creek near Aspen, took top honors for Best Vacation Residence, and Judge’s Merit Award, Residential.

Competing against the top designers in the state, Browne explains, “was a huge honor to win; one of the best experiences of my professional career! The entry process is such a time consuming process, with the deadline coming due during holiday installations, we had never taken the time to enter!”

Held in Denver, the ASID 10th Annual Awards Ceremony recognized achievements of the finest interior designers of Colorado. This year’s logo featured a fingerprint that appropriately signifies “the impression left on clients, the public, and the environment.” Representing excellence, the esteemed awards offer a significant nod of approval from peers within the industry. A jury of twelve ASID Northern California members carefully assessed the entries within 27 categories. All design submissions presented a challenge and a solution.

The challenge for Browne was to create a warm inviting vacation residence along Castle Creek in Aspen. Because the valley is narrow and dark, light became a critical requirement. Her solution brought together the elements of the river water and the warmth of the natural earth tones. The winning submission showcases interior architectural and design within the contemporary new build. Bold natural materials create a strong focal point in the custom fireplaces. A woven wood ceiling and beams with up light, add warmth to the interiors. Concrete slab countertops lend a grand scale to the project. A cleverly designed glass wall borders the river, inviting in the natural environment. Galleries of windows work as frames of artwork that change with the seasons. Compelling elements throughout the home depict blue river water, natural river stones, flowing movement, and natural lighting. The judges agreed that Browne’s winning submission evoked “overwhelming delight.”

Attaining professional membership with the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) signifies a milestone in the career of any interior design professional. The ASID requires assiduous education, experience, and assessment along with a well-established code of ethical conduct. Dedicated members consistently strive to satisfy a great understanding of design on every level. Several years ago, Browne aspired to and achieved PROFESSIONAL ASID status. Keen perception and insight into the individuality of her clients has helped Browne achieve over 20 years of successful design practice.

For more information call Debra Browne A.S.I.D., at Harrison Browne Interior Design, Ltd., at 970.963.4255 or visit HarrisonBrowne.com