Colter Park Clubhouse

Phoenix, Arizona

Services: Interior Design | FF&E | Project Management
Market: Multifamily
Year Completed: September 2024

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Breathing New Life into a Familiar Asset—Transforming a Tired Clubhouse into a Multi-Use Hub for Work, Play, and Connection

Color Works returned to familiar ground at Colter Park, where a tired clubhouse was reimagined into a vibrant, multi-use space for work, play, and community connection. As the final phase of the property’s year-long reinvestment strategy, the clubhouse renovation pulled every element of the transformation together—culminating in a cohesive, hospitality-inspired destination that reflects the property’s renewed identity and lifestyle appeal.

Market Context

Phoenix’s multifamily market continues to thrive, driven by strong in-migration and demand for amenity-rich living environments. For ownership, reimagining Colter Park’s communal spaces was an opportunity to reposition the property competitively and build lasting value.

Client Goals & Challenges

This project carried a sense of homecoming for the Color Works team. Nearly fifteen years earlier, we had worked on this same asset under previous ownership. When new owners reached out to us to breathe life into the property once again, it marked both a full-circle moment and a testament to the longevity of good design relationships. The owner’s goal was to turn a dated, underutilized clubhouse into a flexible space that could serve multiple needs: a place for residents to work remotely, watch a game, play foosball, or host a party in the new kitchen and bar. The greatest challenge was spatial—creating distinct activity zones for these functions within one open floor plan dominated by near floor-to-ceiling windows.

Design Strategy

Color Works led the interior design, FF&E selection, and project management, ensuring every square foot worked hard. With natural light flooding the space, the design team used wallpaper on the limited wall surfaces to introduce pattern and visual interest while maintaining balance. The new bar, tiled with dimensional geometric detail, served as both anchor and centerpiece—bridging the social and entertainment zones while tying into the property’s broader color story.

To achieve flexibility and flow, the space was carefully divided into zones that feel connected but distinct:

Entertainment Lounge: Cognac leather sofas and bar-height seating invite residents to relax and gather for game day.
Work-from-Home Zone: Outfitted with integrated power and comfortable seating, offering residents a professional yet relaxed place to focus.
Game & Social Area: Foosball and air hockey tables add an interactive layer of community connection.
Kitchen & Bar: Finished with durable yet refined materials, designed to host events and seamlessly transition from everyday use to celebrations.

Industrial-inspired lighting, warm tones, and layered textures created a balanced environment—modern, welcoming, and perfectly in sync with the property’s new identity.

Impact for Owners & Investors

The clubhouse transformation completed Colter Park’s reinvestment story, delivering measurable and perceived value for ownership:

Reinforced brand identity and design cohesion across all phases of the property
Strengthened leasing appeal through lifestyle-driven amenities
Increased resident satisfaction and long-term retention
Renewed partnership between Color Works and the asset—fifteen years later and stronger than ever

Connected Projects at Colter Park

The clubhouse renovation represented the capstone to Colter Park’s year-long transformation, bringing every design element into harmony.

Colter Park Exterior Color – January 2024: Set the visual foundation for the property’s repositioning through strategic recoloring and renewed curb appeal.
Colter Park Gym – March 2024: Transformed an outdated fitness center into a light-filled wellness hub with yoga and spin studios, enhancing the community’s lifestyle appeal.
Colter Park Pool – March 2024: Extended the refreshed aesthetic outdoors with resort-style amenities and upgraded finishes.
Colter Park Model Unit – May 2024: Translated the new design identity into a modern, aspirational living experience for prospective residents.
Colter Park Clubhouse – September 2024: Completed the transformation with a hospitality-inspired hub that reinforces community, flexibility, and brand cohesion.

Together, these five phases tell a complete story of strategic reinvestment—each step building upon the last to create a cohesive, market-leading multifamily destination.

Your Next Step

When design relationships last more than a decade, it’s because the results speak for themselves. Colter Park’s revival proves how strategic design can transform not just spaces, but entire communities. If you’re ready to reimagine one of your own properties, Color Works is here to help you uncover its next chapter—with design that inspires residents and drives ROI.