Collective Design: Redefining Luxury Design Across the Mountain West

Nestled in the heart of Colorado’s mountain communities, Collective Design is an all-female interior design studio specializing in luxury residential projects. Based in Frisco, the firm works throughout the Mountain West, which includes the mountain regions of Colorado, Montana, and Utah, designing homes that reflect the natural beauty of their surroundings while supporting the realities of everyday living.

Led by President Adrienne Rynes, Collective Design was founded alongside a build company—an origin that gave the studio an early understanding of how interior design intersects with architecture and construction. That integrated foundation continues to inform the firm’s approach today, allowing the team to collaborate closely with builders and architects while guiding projects from the earliest stages.

Designing for Mountain Living

At the core of Collective Design’s philosophy is a deeply client-centric approach—one rooted in listening first, then guiding clients toward choices that support how they want to live in their homes. While each project is shaped by individual preferences, the surrounding mountain environment often serves as a natural point of inspiration. Wood, earth tones, and organic textures frequently inform the studio’s designs, creating interiors that feel grounded, warm, and connected to place. “We often aim to bring what you see outside in,” says Principal Designer Lisa Yates. 

That philosophy is supported by a collaborative design process. Each project is led by two designers, with additional team members contributing as needed—allowing for shared ideas, multiple perspectives, and thoughtful refinement throughout.

Cambria Connection

For the firm’s mountain home projects—many of which are second residences, rental properties, or spaces shared by extended family—performance matters just as much as aesthetics. Cambria quartz surfaces offer that balance, and they have been a trusted choice for the Collective Design team for years. “Clients are often looking for natural, sweeping designs, but with more durability and longevity. Cambria provides both,” says Lisa. 

That combination has led many clients to request Cambria from the outset, which the team notes as a reflection of the brand’s reputation.  For Collective Design, that shared confidence allows the team to focus on creating spaces that feel both elevated and livable, knowing the material will support how their clients use their homes.

Featured Projects

Rivershore Hideaway: Located along the Blue River, just south of Breckenridge, Rivershore Hideaway is an award-winning new construction home. Designed for a couple well versed in building and design, the residence reflects a confident mountain-modern aesthetic and features Cambria throughout the home. 

The kitchen pairs dark wood cabinetry and a wood-paneled ceiling with expansive windows, creating an open-concept space that feels deeply connected to the surrounding landscape. Set against those richer tones, Inverness Everleigh™ introduces a lighter, refined contrast—bringing movement and depth across the island, surrounding countertops, and extended backsplash. The same design carries into select bathrooms, cladding vanity tops for continuity, while Charlestown™ adds contrast at the bar and in the lower-level powder room. 

Frost Creek: This 7,200-square-foot ranch-style new construction home is tucked into the mountains of Eagle, CO. Designed as a highly livable retreat for a large, active family, the interiors prioritize comfort, durability, and ease. In the bright, neutral kitchen, Brittanicca Warm introduces soft veining that supports the home’s transitional aesthetic. In the powder bath, the same design creates a visual thread—this time paired with darker cabinetry, an asymmetrical mirror, and a raised vessel sink set atop the surface.

Mountain Revival: A full-scale remodel for a returning client, Mountain Revival reimagined a previously closed-off home into a warm, highly functional retreat for a family of seven. The transformation centered on opening up the kitchen and introducing a dramatic oversized island finished in Brittanicca Gold Warm™. Chosen for its expansive size, the material allowed the design team to create a seamless, uninterrupted surface that anchors the space both visually and functionally. 

Layered with dark cabinetry and warm wood tones, the kitchen balances boldness and comfort. It has become the heart of the home—designed for daily life, durability, and gathering with ease.

What’s Next for Collective Design

In the ever-changing landscape of interior design, there is a growing shift toward warmer, more layered interiors—moving away from the stark minimalism of the past decade. For Collective Design, this evolution feels like a natural extension of how its clients already live in the Mountain West.

Today, that perspective is reflected in what clients are asking for: homes that feel comfortable, functional, and lived in rather than overly precious. Spaces designed for gathering, daily use, and longevity now take precedence over trend-driven statements—a direction that reinforces Collective Design’s focus on thoughtful, livable interiors shaped by place and lifestyle.