Updates + Love Notes

Throwing Shade | Dark Inside

12/8/2016 | Joseph Tuenge
cityhomeCOLLECTIVE

Our COLLECTIVE worship of space is no secret. And since we air said worship with such frequent public declarations, we needn’t bore you with the details of our multi-faceted love of design or the contentment we find in creating those spaces that so perfectly suit the people inside. Instead, today we wish to convey a particularly zoomed focus for those spaces that find a way to “throw shade” in the most magnificent of ways. A well-curated, dark space can elevate our disposition and weaken our knees. We offer praise to the lighter side of design, too–Scandinavian, clean, sunny scenes certainly warrant devotion–but these wintery days make us want to relish in the opposite. The soft, yellow glow of a heavily dimmed bulb and the flickering fire of dripping candles and their fast-dancing shadows. A cloak of coziness that beckons for melodies of worn vinyl, a favorite spirit poured tall, and a fully-splayed hardback held captivatingly close. It’s an escape from the stir brought on by day, those moody spots. 

Be it a lounge, library, or loo, we’re devoted disciples of a dimly-lit locale. 

hello, darkness, my old friend...

Similar Posts

We like to share new stories, and it seems you like to read 'em. Here are some more we think you'll like:
Return to all Stories
Lauren Kerr
Updates + Love Notes
Market Forecast 2026
1/13/2026 | Jewel Maxfield
Is it too late to say Happy New Year? We’re only two weeks into 2026, yet it already feels like we’ve lived a whole lot of it. And still—it feels like we were just clinking glasses, toasting anew. Time is odd like that lately—equal parts sprint and blur. But—let’s get to it...
Read More
Lauren Kerr
Updates + Love Notes
Collective Clergy | Samuel
1/7/2026 | Samuel Johnson
Samuel Johnson is all heart where “home” is concerned. A transplant from our bordering state of potatoes and Pocatello, Samuel knew early in life that he would pursue a career in real estate. Ever aware of the importance of finding the space that best suits you and creating that which you crave (...
Read More
Lauren Kerr
Updates + Love Notes
Offerings | JANUARY
12/23/2025 | Cody Derrick
We have a print menu in our COLLECTIVE homebase that folks can pick up anytime with a current schedule as well as an ever evolving list of services...
Read More

Newsletter

Success! We'll get you on the list in short order! You can expect all future Friday mornings to be something of a dream...
a fresh dose of city culture, new listings, and top-shelf design will land squarely on your virtual doorstep.

We need to talk.

It'll be fun. You've got questions, and we can't wait to answer them. Don't hold back--getting down to brass tacks is kind of our thing...


Done. That was probably an excellent question, and we're ready to help. Hang tight...someone at cityhomeCOLLECTIVE will get back to you in a flash.