Business Name: Slifer Designs 

Year Established: 1984 by Beth Slifer, new ownership in 2025

Owner: Anne Marie Ostmeyer

Website/Phone #: www.sliferdesigns.com 970-926-8200

What inspired you to start your business or organization? Slifer Designs was founded more than 40 years ago with a vision to create thoughtfully designed homes that reflected the beauty, lifestyle, and spirit of mountain living. Founder Beth Slifer recognized that exceptional design is about more than aesthetics—it's about creating spaces where families gather, memories are made, and homes feel deeply personal. Today, we are honored to carry that legacy forward. While remaining true to the values that have defined Slifer Designs for decades, we continue to evolve alongside our clients by embracing fresh perspectives, thoughtful innovation, and timeless design. Our inspiration comes from creating homes that are both beautiful and livable, blending the character of the mountains with each client's unique vision and way of life.

How would you describe your business in one sentence? Slifer Designs is a luxury interior design firm that delivers a seamless, personalized client experience through a refined design process, creating thoughtfully curated homes tailored to each client's unique vision and lifestyle.

What’s one thing people should know about your business? One thing people should know about Slifer Designs is that we are more than a design studio—we offer a complete, elevated experience from concept to completion. In addition to our full-service interior design services, we own and operate a curated luxury showroom at the Riverwalk in Edwards, featuring thoughtfully selected furnishings and décor, as well as a dedicated warehouse in Eagle that provides professional receiving, inspection, storage, and installation services. This integrated approach allows us to provide our clients with a seamless experience and the highest level of care throughout every stage of the design process.

What makes doing business in the Vail Valley unique? What makes doing business in the Vail Valley so unique is the incredible spirit of collaboration and support among local businesses. We are fortunate to work alongside talented artisans, builders, architects, and small business owners who share our passion for creating exceptional spaces and contributing to this special mountain community. The relationships we build throughout each project are what make the work so rewarding and truly reflective of the Vail Valley lifestyle.

If you had to describe your business as a hiking trail or ski run, which would you use and why? We would describe Slifer Designs as a trail run—specifically, Mike’s Night Out in Eagle. It’s a course with a little bit of everything: challenging climbs, unexpected turns, and incredible views that make every step worth it. As an ultra-runner, Anne Marie understands that the best journeys require endurance, adaptability, and a love for the adventure. The ownership transition brought its share of challenges and learning curves, but arriving at this point has been incredibly rewarding. Today, we are grateful for an amazing team, loyal clients, and a community that makes the uphill climbs worthwhile and the downhill moments even more enjoyable.

Favorite hidden gem in the Vail Valley? While it may not be a hidden gem anymore, Lilly's in Avon is one of our favorite local spots. Beth and Anne Marie have shared countless lunches there over sushi, catching up on projects, exchanging ideas, and talking about the future of Slifer Designs. It has become a place where business, creativity, and collaboration come together.