CARPET/FLOORING
Atlas Flooring
920 28th St., Boulder, 303-442-3221
Silver: Carpet Exchange
Bronze: Lafayette Flooring
You never know a good floor until it’s gone. With a massive selection of stock inventory, this family-owned business in North Boulder is the go-to for people looking to maintain or upgrade their floors. The building’s red tin exterior and large “Carpet and Tile” printed on its roof draws you in, but Atlas Flooring also has a wide selection of hardwood, vinyl plank, cabinets, counter tops, accent walls and more.
ELECTRICIAN
Precision Plumbing
5035 Chaparral Court, Boulder, 303-581-1455
Silver: Done by Dad
Bronze: M&M Heating/Cooling
It may have won our Electrician category, but Precision Plumbing does it all. For more than 40 years, the company has offered plumbing, heating, cooling and electrical services throughout the Boulder and Denver regions. These guys are known for their excellent service and attention to detail.
FLORIST
Sturtz & Copeland
3550 Arapahoe Ave., Suite 7, Boulder, 303-442-6663
Silver: Boulder Blooms
Bronze: Lafayette Florist
Is it possible to have enough plants or flowers? We don’t think so. Sturtz & Copeland won Best Florist this year because it has something for everyone. College students could check out the lower-priced “SKO BUFFS!” bouquet. Just engaged? Sturtz & Copeland has you covered with everything from bridal bouquet to boutonnieres and everything in between.
FURNITURE STORE
Arhaus
1755 29th St., Boulder, 303-449-1528
Silver: Woodley’s
Bronze: West Elm
Write-in: Forma Furniture
We know it’s been with you for countless gatherings, movies and naps, but it’s time to trade in that old recliner. When our readers are looking to modernize their home or outdoor furniture, they turn to Arhaus. With its broad selection of decor and lighting to rugs and dining, you’ll wonder why it took you so long to upgrade.
HVAC
Precision Plumbing
5035 Chaparral Court, Boulder, 303-581-1455
Silver: M&M Heating/Cooling
Bronze: Meyers
Write-in: Bernie’s
Our readers keep it cool all summer and warm all winter with the help of Precision Plumbing’s excellent HVAC services. Its fast same day service will have your HVAC fixed before you even flip on the fan.
HOME BUILDER/CONTRACTOR
Cottonwood Custom Builders
4439 N. Broadway, #E, Boulder, 303-449-3076
Silver: Boulder Creek Neighborhoods
Bronze: Markel Homes
For nearly 30 years, Cottonwood Custom Builders has built and remodeled homes in the Denver and Boulder markets — two of the most desirable locations in the country. By focusing on green building techniques, the company diverts waste from the landfill while promoting sustainable housing.
HOME FURNISHINGS/APPLIANCE
Mountain High Appliance
130 Pine St., Louisville, 303-665-6850
Silver: Arhaus
Bronze: West Elm
Mountain High Appliance prides itself on a robust offering of some of today’s most desirable brands, along with reliable delivery and professional installation. After Brad Barnett started the company selling appliances out of his garage, it has now expanded to five locations around the state, including Denver and Louisville. If you can’t envision your dream kitchen, check out the company’s showroom displaying the latest styles, designs and trends.
HYDROPONIC STORE
Way to Grow
6395 Gunpark Drive, Boulder, 303-473-4769
Silver: GroSupply
Bronze: Green Piece Pipe & Hydro
Sick of growing plants in the clay soils of the Front Range? Way to Grow helps you lose the soil and start a hydroponic gardening system. With five locations scattered from Fort Collins to Colorado Springs and everywhere in-between, its selection of products both online and in-store and its knowledgeable staff keep our readers coming back for more.
KITCHEN SUPPLY STORE
Peppercorn
1235 Pearl St., Boulder, 303-449-5847
Silver: McGuckin Hardware
Bronze: Sur la Table
Peppercorn has offered locals and tourists alike upscale cookware, gifts and more for 35 years on the pride of Boulder — the Pearl Street Mall. Founder Doris Houghland keeps a little something for everyone, from simple cookware and tableware to other elegant housewares.
LANDSCAPER
Native Edge
4625 Broadway, Boulder, 303-245-9166
Silver: Green Guys
Bronze: Mountain Sky Landscaping
There’s nothing like some high-quality landscaping to bring an outdoor space together. Native Edge won this year’s best landscaper because of the consistently excellent work from the architects and artisans on staff. The company’s purpose — “to help individuals, families and communities connect to the outdoors they inhabit and live their best lives outside” — drives its landscape architecture, construction and management services.
MATTRESS STORE
Denver Mattress
1945 28th St., Boulder, 303-413-1314
Silver: Urban Mattress
Bronze: Boulder Furniture & Mattress
If you are looking for an extra nudge to upgrade your mattress, look no further than the blue italic print high on a wall in Denver Mattress: “A better tomorrow starts tonight.” Its selection of premium brand name mattresses are conveniently located on 28th and Walnut, making it walking distance from both CU and Naropa University and easily accessible from anywhere in town.
NURSERY/GARDEN CENTER
Flower Bin Garden Center & Nursery
1805 Nelson Road, Longmont, 303-772-3454
Silver: Sturtz & Copeland
Bronze: Harlequin’s Garden
Hot off winning Best of Boulder East County 2022, Flower Bin Garden Center & Nursery is back again winning the Best Nursery/Garden Center category. Need a plant? The indoor growing space, greenhouse and outdoor nursery has annuals, perennials, roses, shrubs, succulents, house plants, vegetables and herbs. We know it’s a lot to take in — make sure to ask someone in a purple Flower Bin staff polo for their advice.
PAINTER
Karen’s Company Inc.
210 S. Public Road, Suite B, Lafayette, 303-6640607
Silver: Eco Paint
Bronze: Jacobsen Brothers
Karen started Karen’s Company because she loved the process and result of painting. Now she helps spread that love by helping you reach your painting goals, from new colors and stains to custom finishes and repairs. The company offers free estimates for its customers — which span throughout both Boulder and Broomfield counties.
PLUMBER
Precision Plumbing
5035 Chaparral Court, Boulder, 303-581-1455
Silver: Planet Plumbing
Bronze: Bernie’s Plumbing
With plumbers scattered around the Front Range, it’s time to let Precision Plumbing’s knowledgeable staff take care of your leak, shower, drain, toilet or sump pump. This company has offered fast, same-day plumbers for more than 40 years.
ROOFING CONTRACTOR
Boulder Roofing
3551 Pearl St., Boulder, 303-443-4646
Silver: Bulldog Roofing
Bronze: GreenPoint
Write-in: Black Roofing
This full-service residential and commercial roofing company has kept a quality roof over our readers’ heads since 1988 by guaranteeing 100% satisfaction on all its projects. When community members need a new roof, a roof replacement or repair, metal roofing, or custom siding or gutters they turn to this reliable company.
