Paul Cathers manages his business like he manages his life, by combining a well-honed aesthetic sensibility with a commonsense, functional approach. It’s this deep immersion in both worlds that has driven the success of his Basalt-based design center, Cathers Home.
As a young adult, Paul’s career in the fashion industry took him to all points of the globe. Charismatic characters and diverse cultures influenced his worldview and galvanized his passion for beautiful design.
Paul Cathers continues to travel internationally, seeking out elements and surroundings that inspire him, imbuing his work with rich materials, intriguing textures and welcoming simplicity. Working with artisans from Nepal, Tibet, Pakistan, Indonesia and beyond, Paul has created an extraordinary collection of handcrafted furniture, rugs and accessories.
The 7,000 square foot combined retail showroom, design center and rug gallery in Basalt, Colorado is a testament to Paul’s creative energy. Every piece is chosen with an eye towards natural elements and the story it has to tell. The Cathers Design Team, handpicked by Paul, instills a balanced blend of diverse home furnishings and distinctive rugs throughout the space. The expert designers are knowledgeable, dedicated and easily manage everything from budgeting to final project completion.
Besides traveling and running his popular business, Paul spends time with his family and pursues athletic endeavors that abound in the Roaring Fork Valley.
Paul Cathers continues to fuse his international travel experiences, innate design sense and efficient business practices into a company that merges timeless mountain elegance with exquisite contemporary designs.
If you’d like to see Paul’s’ creative energy in action, please stop by our showroom at 530 Basalt Avenue in Basalt, Colorado, call 970.927.6556 or send us an email.