Christy Sports has been a Colorado company since 1958 and has spent nearly 30 years helping customers create outdoor spaces built for mountain living. High-altitude sun, strong winds, snow, and large temperature swings can wear down furniture designed for milder climates, so our 14 patio showrooms across Colorado and Utah carry collections selected for the conditions we live in. Customers can visit a showroom and meet with a patio design expert for a complimentary consultation to find the right furniture, materials, and layout for their space and how they plan to use it. White-glove delivery completes the experience, with furniture fully assembled, placed where it belongs, and the packaging hauled away.

How would you describe your design style and point of view?  

My design style is inherently eclectic, with a focus on incorporating personality, character, and unexpected details into a space. I love creating rooms that feel collected and unique rather than overly curated or predictable. My overall point of view is centered on creating warm, cozy, and inviting spaces that make you want to linger, gather, and genuinely enjoy spending time in every day. 

What drew you to this space, and what excited you most about designing it? 

As a Colorado native, spending time outdoors has always been an important part of my lifestyle. Being able to design the outdoor patio and rooftop spaces felt like a natural extension of that connection. I was especially excited by the opportunity to create outdoor environments that feel just as intentional and inviting as the interior of the home. Carrying the same sense of warmth and intention beyond the walls of the house allows the home to become a true reflection of the Colorado lifestyle: comfortable, welcoming, and meant to be enjoyed both indoors and out. 

Describe the vision for your room in three words—and why those words matter. 

The vision for the space can be captured in three words: warm, intentional, and inviting.

Warmth was important in balancing the clean, structured lines of the modern colonial architecture and creating a space that feels comfortable rather than formal. Every element was chosen intentionally, from the furniture and materials to the accents and placement, with the goal of creating a cohesive connection to the architecture and surrounding landscape. Most importantly, I wanted the space to feel inviting, a place that naturally encourages you to step outside, settle in, gather with others, and enjoy the outdoors. 

What’s one detail or decision that truly defines the space for you? 

The ultimate goal was to create an outdoor space that feels like a true extension of the home rather than an afterthought.

For me, the defining decision was allowing the architecture of the home, particularly the patio fireplace and surrounding landscaping, to guide the design. Rather than competing with those elements, I wanted the furniture, accents, and materials to complement and mirror the existing architecture. This helped create a space that feels cohesive and intentional, with each element working together rather than feeling independently selected. 

How did you balance beauty with real-life functionality? 

I approached functionality by thinking first about how the space would actually be lived in. I wanted it to be beautiful, but also comfortable and approachable enough that you would genuinely want to use it every day. The furniture and accents were selected to create defined areas for relaxing, gathering, and enjoying the outdoors while still maintaining a cohesive visual connection to the home.

For me, good design is about finding that balance where a space feels elevated and thoughtfully designed without sacrificing comfort or usability. The goal was to create an outdoor space that looks beautiful in a magazine, but feels just as natural and welcoming when you’re actually sitting in it.