UV Designs

Pure Bliss: Iliff Street Transformation

This home’s primary bath hadn’t changed since 1968. It was small, dark, and purely utilitarian: brown carpet, original wallpaper, and almost no storage. It served its purpose, but it didn’t bring any sense of comfort or ease to daily life.

The homeowners dreamed of a true retreat, a space where mornings could start peacefully and evenings could end with a sense of calm. To make that possible, I reimagined the entire upstairs. By giving up an extra bedroom, I created a comfortable primary suite with a walk-in closet and laundry, and reconfigured the bath to include a freestanding tub, double vanity, and walk-in shower.

Every inch of this new bath is designed to support the way the family lives now. A quartz waterfall edge and curbless shower bring a sense of clean continuity. A soft mix of ceramic wall tile and aloe green mosaic floor adds quiet texture and serenity. Even the small ledge and built-in niche serve a purpose: adding storage and a moment for personal touches.

Today, this space is filled with light and function. It has become the peaceful escape the original home never imagined, and seeing my clients fall in love with their transformed space is the most rewarding part of what I do.

Photography: PLV Photography,
Awarded 1st Place Primary Bath and Best Dramatic Makeover at the 2025 Colorado Homes & Lifestyles Peak Awards.

It feels like the perfect moment to re-welcome you to my refreshed page. I’m Ute Vandenberghe, a Boulder-based residential designer with a passion for transforming the way homes function and feel.

I love sharing the full story of a design: the real journey from the first sketch to the final detail. For me, it’s about uncovering how a home truly needs to work, reimagining the possibilities, and guiding every step of the transformation. Whether it’s solving a tricky layout, optimizing every inch of space, or designing kitchens and baths that make daily life flow beautifully, I thrive on the challenge of making homes both functional and timeless.

This page will now highlight the projects, process, and inspiration that fuel my work. I look forward to sharing the transformations, the problem-solving moments, and the little design victories that turn houses into homes that truly support the way people live.

I am very excited to announce that I have been selected to go on the in Sept. 2023! I look forward to immersing myself in German design, connecting with my fellow attendees and sharing new innovations, products and trends with my clients.

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