COMFORTABLE LIVING
A Decade in the Making Steady improvements and livable spaces make this house a cherished home TEXT BY JEANINE MATLOW PHOTOGRAPHY BY BETH SINGER
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or the past 10 years, Wanda Brown, CEO/director of interior design for Wanda Brown Interior Design in West Bloomfield, has been helping the McAdory family enhance their Rochester Hills home. “We’ve gone room by room,” Brown says about the ongoing remodel, which began with the lower level and continued with projects like the daughters’ bedrooms and Jack and Jill bathroom, now used as a guest suite. “They’re looking forward to having grandkids stay there someday,” Brown says. Another recent redo in the 4,600-square-foot house was the master bedroom, which reflects the couple’s passion for travel. “They wanted the space to feel like their oasis,” Brown says about her clients, Machelle and Randall McAdory. Machelle’s penchant for purple appears in the lavender tones that were incorporated in a soothing capacity, without making the space overly feminine. A convenient seating area joins a custom headboard and TV console in the master suite, which evolved as the couple’s lifestyle needs changed. “We wanted a space where we could spend a lot of time,” Machelle says. “We’re both big readers, and we can sit and read or watch TV.” Custom storage, like the tall cabinets that incorporate a window seat and hold handbags and shoes, was one of the suite’s practical updates. His-and-hers sinks on opposite walls create personal space in the master bathroom. “It looked like a little cave, and they also had a big jet tub, but they wanted a freestanding feel,” Brown says. The new shower and tub are surrounded by spa-like colors that complement the bedroom. A decorative paint finish contributes to the peaceful atmosphere. “Machelle likes simple, clean lines with nice details,” Brown continues. “Her style tends to be more transitional, but some elements of the home
are traditional, depending on the room. It’s a really nice family home.” The kitchen serves the family well, with an island that has comfortable bar stools and USB ports. “Machelle works from home and likes to work in the kitchen. She wanted it to be the hub of the house. Now she says it’s become the heart of their home,” Brown asserts. The couple has ample room to cook together and enjoys their meals at a table that can seat the whole family, which was important to them.
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