Zelenka Development has appointed Dante Burl as Interior Design Manager, marking the firm's formal expansion into in-house interior design services across its custom home, ADU, and multi-unit construction work in the Denver metro area. The move positions the company to deliver a fully integrated design-build experience under one roof, eliminating the need for clients to source and coordinate separate design professionals.

A Design Leader with Deep Colorado Roots

Burl brings a design degree from Colorado State University alongside an 11-year foundation in real estate that spans developer projects, custom remodels, and multi-unit flips and rentals. That combination of formal design education and real-world real estate experience gives her a practical perspective on how spaces are used, valued, and built - a perspective that translates directly to the work Zelenka Development takes on.

Her portfolio reflects breadth rather than a single niche. Having worked across developer-driven builds, owner-occupied custom remodels, and income-producing rental conversions, Burl is familiar with the distinct priorities each project type demands - whether that means maximizing resale value on a multi-unit flip or translating a homeowner's personal vision into a cohesive, livable interior.

Pairing Design with Trade Craftsmanship

Zelenka Development was founded by Ryan Zelenka, who brings more than 10 years of trade craftsmanship to each project. The firm has built its reputation in the Denver area through hands-on construction expertise across custom homes and accessory dwelling units. With Burl now leading interior design, the company can offer clients a single point of contact from initial design concept through finished construction.

For clients pursuing interior design Denver alongside new construction or a custom remodel, the in-house structure means design decisions are made in direct coordination with the building team - reducing the friction that often arises when outside designers and contractors work in separate silos. Material selections, spatial planning, and finish specifications can be resolved earlier in the process and adjusted in real time as construction progresses.

Expanding Capacity Across Custom Homes and ADUs

The appointment comes as Zelenka Development continues to serve homeowners and developers across the Denver metro area as both a custom home builder Denver and a Denver ADU builder. Accessory dwelling units in particular present a design challenge that Burl's background addresses well - compact footprints require deliberate material choices and spatial planning to function effectively, whether the unit is intended for a family member, a long-term tenant, or a short-term rental.

Multi-unit projects add another layer of complexity that Burl has navigated throughout her career. Coordinating finishes and layouts across several units simultaneously, while keeping an eye on both construction budget and end-user experience, is a skill set that Zelenka Development can now apply directly to its own project pipeline.

An Integrated Service for Denver Clients

"Having in-house design at Zelenka Development means our clients get a cohesive process where the person making design decisions is sitting at the same table as the person managing the build," said Dante Burl, Interior Design Manager of Zelenka Development. "That kind of integration changes the outcome for clients."

The addition of Burl to the Zelenka Development team reflects a deliberate step toward offering Denver clients a more complete service - one where the architecture of a project, its construction, and its interior finish work are developed as a single continuous effort rather than a series of handoffs between independent professionals.

About Zelenka Development

Zelenka Development is a Denver-based design-build firm specializing in custom homes, accessory dwelling units, and multi-unit construction projects throughout the Denver metro area. Founded by Ryan Zelenka, the company combines trade craftsmanship with in-house interior design services to deliver cohesive results for homeowners and developers.

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Zelenka Development

1660 South Albion Street, Suite 905E
Denver, CO 80222
United States

Ryan Zelenka
+1 (720) 386-7887
https://zelenkadevelopment.com