Detroit Design | Fall 2022

THE MAGAZINE FOR FINE INTERIOR DESIGN & FURNISHINGS

A Homes +

STYLISH LIVING

Featuring Century Furniture

Gormans.Spread.DD.Fa22.indd 1

8/10/22 12:39 PM

GORMAN’S INTERIORS

It always helps to talk things out. Whether you need assistance settling on a simple color scheme, or want insightful design direction for an entire room, the interior design professionals at Gorman’s are here to help and their assistance is complimentary.

With their guidance, your vision, and Michigan’s most complete offering of name-brand home furnishings, you can create the room – and the home – that you’ve always wanted at the right price. Learn how certain fabrics work well together, how light can influence color, and how a simple change in layout can create a space that better suits you and your family. Visit us today. Let’s talk.

TROY Traditional/Transitional West Big Beaver at Crooks 248.649.2070 NOVI Traditional/Transitional Novi Road at 12 Mile Road 248.344.0880 SOUTHFIELD CONTEMPORARY Telegraph at 12 Mile 248.353.9880

www.gormans.com

Gormans.Spread.DD.Fa22.indd 2

8/10/22 12:39 PM

SCHEDULE A CONSULTATION 3740 Cass Ave. Detroit, MI. 313.831.7770 1977 E West Maple Rd. Walled Lake, MI. 248.669.7474 www.advanceplumbing.com

AdvancePlumbing.Spread.DD.F22.indd 1

8/9/22 3:22 PM

AdvancePlumbing.Spread.DD.F22.indd 2

8/9/22 3:22 PM

WHERE LUXURY LIVES

FINE CUSTOM HOMES

BUILD-ON-YOUR-SITE

RENOVATIONS

2483 CROWNHEDGE CT., OAKLAND TWP., MI 48306

REAL ESTATE SERVICES

•

248-373-6200

WWW.MOCERI.COM

DetroitDesignAd2022-8x10.875.indd 1 MoceriCo.FP.DD.Fa22.V1.indd 1

8/10/22 11:30 AM 8/10/22 3:41 PM

INSPIRED DESIGN to make your dream a reality

Project with Moceri Homes Photography: Martin Vecchio Photography

KSIKITCHENS.COM | ANN ARBOR

KSI.FP.DD.Fa22.V1.indd 1

I BIRMINGHAM I BRIGHTON I BYRON CENTER I GRAND RAPIDS | LIMA I LIVONIA I MACOMB I ROCHESTER | TOLEDO

7/11/22 7:28 PM

©2022 California Closet Company, Inc. Each California Closets® franchised location is independently owned and operated.

MAKE ROOM FO R A L L O F YO U

CA L L O R V IS IT U S ON L I N E TO DAY TO SCHE DU L E YO U R COMPLIMENTARY VI RT UA L O R IN - H O ME DESI G N CO N SU LTATI O N 24 8 . 6 24 .1 2 3 4 WIXOM

30975 CENTURY DRIVE

BIRMINGHAM

33238 WOODWARD AVENUE

TROY

1700 STUTZ DRIVE – AT THE MICHIGAN DESIGN CENTER

CA L I FO R N I AC LO S E TS . C O M

MI095_DetroitDesign_MakeRm_Rhythm4_8x10.8_0722.indd 1 CaliforniaClosets.FP.DD.F22.indd 1

7/15/22 10:52 AM 7/18/22 5:21 PM

This moment

started here.

The Sub-Zero, Wolf, and Cove Showroom will help you bring your creative vision to life. It’s an inviting, collaborative space built to inspire you throughout your kitchen project – from planning with our product experts and your designers to making delicious memories in your home.

SCH E DUL E A S H O W R O O M APPOI NTM ENT 1295 N Opdyke Rd, Auburn Hills, MI 48326 • (800) 482-1948 • subzero-wolf.com/auburnhills

SubZero.FP.DD.F22.indd 1

8/2/22 9:00 AM

virginiatile.com

Product Shown: WOW Point & Dash

BIGGER. BETTER. BOLDER. Visit one of our showrooms for the latest tile and stone trends.

FA R M I N G T O N H I L L S

VirginaTile.FP.DD.F22.indd 1

|

GRAND RAPIDS

|

T ROY

7/19/22 10:43 AM

Perfectly Installed Performance Guaranteed What to expect When you Work With us. After signing with most contractors, all you seem to hear are crickets. Sign with Performance Remodeling and we’ll be in contact every step of the way. Delivery dates won’t be a surprise and neither will the installer. You’ll be meeting him when he comes out to measure. He’ll also be there to adjust to your special needs such as pets, landscape/property instructions and any other concerns.

Our workmanship is Lifetime Guaranteed… as are the multitude of premium products we install. This of course requires your complete satisfaction before we call the job complete. We also have a full-time service department to troubleshoot any problems that might arise later. Does that sound like the kind of home improvement

company you’d like to hire? Great. call us or scan the Qr code for your free design consultaion.

(586) 540-6000 14017 23 Mile Road, Shelby Township, MI 48315 windowsroofingsiding.com

ATTIC INSULATION

GUTTERS

WINDOWS

ROOFING

SIDING

ENTRY DOORS

GARAGE DOORS

Performance.FP.DD.Sum22.indd 1

4/25/22 2:22 PM

RITA O’BRIEN INTERIOR DESIGN

BAKER FURNITURE

ANN SACKS

4 5 Y E A R S AT T H E C EN T ER O F D ES I GN

THEODORE ALEXANDER

PINDLER

DESIGNER FURNITURE SERVICES + FABRICS

DECOROOM

35+ LUXURY SHOWROOMS AND STUDIOS FILLED WITH THE FINEST FURNITURE | FABRICS | WALLCOVERINGS | BEDDING | FLOORING | RUGS | LIGHTING | TILE | KITCHENS | ARTWORK | ACCENTS

1700 Stutz Drive | Troy, MI 48084 | 248.649.4772 M - F | 9AM - 5PM | Evenings and weekends by appointment | Everyone welcome michigandesign.com

MDC.FP.DD.F22.indd 1

8/3/22 9:30 AM

Dream. Create. Live.

Make Your Dream Kitchen A Reality.

Showrooms in Wixom & Michigan Design Center, Troy www.ewkitchens.com | 248.669.1300

EWKitchens.FP.DD.F22.indd 1

We can transform your kitchen into something beautiful, unique and functional that matches both your style and lifestyle. For the past seventy-five years we have been working closely with our clients to bring their dream spaces to life. If you are planning your next remodel, stop wishing and contact our dream team to start bringing your plans to life.

8/4/22 11:02 AM

RealtyExecs.Spread.DD.F22.indd 1

8/9/22 3:24 PM

RealtyExecs.Spread.DD.F22.indd 2

8/9/22 3:24 PM

93

ON THE COVER

FEATURES

73

46

City Living

56

Modern Love

Colonial Makeover

Mixing big-picture goals with stylish details brings this home to life.

INTERIOR DESIGN: DAYNA FLORY INTERIORS PHOTOGRAPH: MARTIN VECCHIO

14

Birmingham new-build features unique details.

Whole-house renovation gives a 1920s Craftsman a Mid-century spin.

64

Her Own Stamp

82

Comfort and Joy

93

Good Judgment

Take a tour of interior designer Pam Singer-Nodel’s Birmingham home.

This Northville home is both modern and classic, with intimate spaces, many fireplaces, and loads of luxe for family entertaining.

Retiring judge’s Plymouth condo takes a three-decade leap into contemporary coolness.

110 100 True Blue

Sensitive updates and keeping the best of the past help a Mid-century Modern residence live in the present.

110 Chic Retreat

Downstate designer updates a 1970s Up North cottage as a getaway for an active family.

PHOTOS BY, FROM LEFT TO RIGHT: BETH SINGER, JEFF GARLAND, BETH SINGER

46

DETROIT DESIGN | Fall 2022

014.Contents.Fall.22.indd 14

8/23/22 11:14 AM

Luxury Real Estate Redefined

780 GREENWOOD STREET | BIRMINGHAM

4033 GRONDINWOOD LANE | MILFORD TOWNSHIP

Chic new construction home offers 7,180+ sq. ft. of total living space on 4 levels. Superior craftsmanship throughout with stunning kitchen featuring high-end appliances, premium cabinetry, quartz countertops & walk-in pantry. Great room with wall of windows leads to patio & incredible backyard oasis with pool. 3 car garage with studio apt & more! Ready to move in.

Incredible opportunity, no need to drive up north! Minutes from downtown Milford and GM Proving Grounds. First floor primary bedroom, gourmet kitchen, open floor plan, and wonderful walk-out lower level. Cathedral ceiling, marble floors, steam bath, heated floors, electric blinds, sauna, generator– the list goes on! Sale includes three parcels of land and a separate guest home with 2,977 SF.

$3,495,000 | 7,079 TOTAL SF | 6 BEDROOMS | 6.2 BATHS

$3,400,000 | 9,181 TOTAL SF | 5 BEDROOMS | 3.3 BATHS

Adam Waechter +1 313.801.8018

SO

LD

Cindy Kahn +1 248.568.7309

3242 BARON DRIVE | BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP

Exquisite custom home offering generous living spaces. Two-story great room with dual-sided gas fireplace, stunning gourmet kitchen with quartz counters & Thermador/Sub-Zero appliances. Expansive primary suite w/dual California walk-in closets & spa-like bathroom. The daylight lower-level features 1,600+ SF of finished living space including a bedroom & full bath, exercise room, & laundry/craft room.

$2,200,000 | 6,060 TOTAL SF | 5 BEDROOMS | 4.2 BATHS

Lauren Sheppard +1 248.842.6990 | Pam Gray +1 248.842.4696

54516 QUEENSBOROUGH DRIVE | SHELBY TOWNSHIP

1184 COPPERWOOD DRIVE | BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP

Remarkable brick Tudor in Echo Park. Chef’s kitchen with mahogany island, granite and stainless appliances Serene screened-in porch. Upstairs features deluxe primary suite with fireplace, sitting area, 2 walk-in closets and beautiful en-suite bath. Walk-out lower level features wine cellar, pub style bar, exercise room. Private grounds with multi-tiered patios, decks and water feature.

$1,499,000 | 8,437 TOTAL SF | 5 BEDROOMS | 4.2 BATHS

Cindy Kahn +1 248.568.7309 | Elaina Ryder +1 248.346.8993

2051 VILLA ROAD (MULTIPLE UNITS) | BIRMINGHAM

Stunning lake views from this stately Lake In The Woods two story home with walkout lower-level set on the best lot in the sub. Home features main floor primary suite. Double story marble foyer boasts a sweeping staircase with bridge overlooking great room with fireplace and triple arched windows to capture views of lake and yard. Amazing walkout with second island kitchen and professional appliances.

At The Villa at The District Lofts, you’ll experience a thoughtfulness of design that is rarely seen. The Villa at The District Lofts enables residents the opportunity to participate fully in Birmingham’s cultural and entertainment scene while enjoying the ease of condominium living in a quiet, secure, & conveniently located boutique property.

$1,200,000 | 8,080 TOTAL SF | 4 BEDROOMS | 5.1 BATHS

$995,000 - $1,140,000 | 1,544 - 1,950 TOTAL SF | 2 BEDROOMS | 2 BATHS

Sal Impastato +1 248.763.2223 | Mark Bess +1 248.425.3778

Courtney Monigold +1 248.891.4334

442 S. OLD WOODWARD AVENUE, BIRMINGHAM, MI 48009 | +1 248.644.3500 | THEAGENCYRE.COM/HALLANDHUNTER THE AGENCY HALL & HUNTER IS AN INDEPENDENTLY OWNED AND OPERATED FRANCHISEE OF THE AGENCY REAL ESTATE FRANCHISING, LLC.

Hall&Hunter.FP.DD.F22.indd 1

8/9/22 3:16 PM

TheAgencyHall&Hunter-Kahn.Spread.DD.Fa22.indd 1

8/25/22 8:57 AM

The Agency Hall & Hunter...

Revolutionizing real estate is what we do.

So, how do we do it?

With our boutique approach, creative marketing, unwavering professionalism, cutting-edge technology and an unforgettable service experience.

# 1 T O P P R O D U C E R 2016- 2021 248.568.7309 | CKAHN@THEAGENCYRE.COM | CINDYKAHN.COM 442 South Old Woodward Avenue | Birmingham, Michigan 48009

AN INDEPENDENTLY OWNED AND OPERATED FRANCHISEE.

TheAgencyHall&Hunter-Kahn.Spread.DD.Fa22.indd 2

8/25/22 8:57 AM

128

42

ACCENTS

LIFESTYLES

24

31

Snapshot: Italian Dreams

36

Snapshot: Stylin’ Baby

26

28

The Case for Baskets

With their textures, natural shades, and weave-intrigue, you’ll want to include these in your décor.

Fairytale Furnishings

Child-friendly design details create a welcoming nursery.

Join the Navy!

We salute these cool shades of blue and enlist them for accent pieces.

Bloomfield Hills garden pays tribute to a favorite travel destination.

An OB/GYN had her eye on design when it came to outfitting her own child’s nursery.

38

Snapshot: Made in the Shade

42

Designs On Work-Life Culture

Renowned designer shares insights on color, cultural sustainability, and her own career.

Davis & Davis recently put their creative stamp on two area businesses.

44

Seasons

A new book takes readers on a color-rich, contemplative journey through the garden.

IN EVERY ISSUE 20

Editor’s Letter

A Change of Scenery.

122 House Party

A glimpse at the ever-popular Detroit Design Awards party, plus an Italian design gathering, Detroit-style.

123 Design Resources

Product Information.

128 Bravo!

Cheers to a winning design for a bachelor’s beverage collection.

18

PHOTOS BY, CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT: MATTEO MORRISON, MARTIN VECCHIO, NICK VANSEN

36

DETROIT DESIGN | Fall 2022

014.Contents.Fall.22.indd 18

8/23/22 11:14 AM

LIVE BEAUTIFULLY.

Beauty should be an everyday experience. Wittock Kitchen and Bath helps you bring it home. With sinks, cabinets, tubs, fixtures, countertops, faucets and decorative accents from leading designers, our showrooms can help you find everything you need to create your own personal paradise.

Visit us today.

wittock.com BIRMINGHAM 950 S. Old Woodward Ave. Birmingham, MI 48009 (248) 283-8400

Wittock.FP.DD.F22.indd 1

GAYLORD 1100 Gornick Ave. Gaylord, MI 49735 (989) 732-1690

SHELBY TOWNSHIP 50800 Corporate Drive Shelby Township, MI 48315 (586) 731-4111

TRAVERSE CITY 1610 W. South Airport Rd. Traverse City, MI 49686 (231) 946-5160

7/25/22 4:43 PM

EDITOR’S LETTER

A

n acquaintance recently shared something regarding interior design that really impressed me.

He said that when his mother died, his father decided to move into a condominium, and rather than take all or many of his and his wife’s furnishings (mostly traditional) when he moved, he decided to start fresh. The couple had had a solid marriage, but the man had always loved clean lines and a more modern look. So he kept a few things and then purchased pieces that provided a wonderful Mid-century appeal. He completely started over in the design department and, in his 80s, he felt like a new man!

What made him feel refreshed? Was it that he was surrounded by new and different things, and his everyday scenery was significantly altered? Or was it that he was proud of the fact that he was able to make a drastic leap and listen to his inner voice? I’m betting it was all of the above.

Interior design alterations can be tough for me.

I crave change, but I want things to stay the same. A new home with a fresh style sounds fantastic, but when I’m away from home, I really miss my bedroom, even though my husband and I purchased the furniture 30 years ago. (The thing about buying quality is that it lasts.) I also pine for the houses I grew up in and all their furnishings — yet when I lived there, I wanted to be at other people’s homes and was fascinated by different looks. (My friends, meanwhile, said they wanted to be at my home, and we’d talk about switching parents/homes and how fun that might be.)

That being said, I actually have my own solution to creating change — albeit subtle — when it comes to home design.

Get a large plant, switch up a few elements, and complete some fix-it projects.

On Mother’s Day, for example, one of my sons gave me the most vivid blue hydrangea plant I’d ever seen.

I planted it in a vibrant turquoise pot, placed it on our petite patio, and voila — the entire backyard took on a new look, as if we’d changed part of our landscaping.

And it all boiled down to adding just one big plant.

Another change-up: I was leaving home the other day when I turned my head to take in a new painting my husband had hung on the wall, unbeknownst to me.

Although it wasn’t actually a new piece, it seemed new because it had previously been upstairs in an unused bedroom. Again, I felt that sensation of something different, lively! And all it took was one suprise modification.

In the project department, it’s all about just picking up the tools and doing it. I love wrought iron, but it can get chippy over time, and not in a good way. With peeling black paint and rust aplenty, some aging side tables on the patio pushed me to my wit’s end. So I purchased a steel brush and black paint, and now I can sit outside and place my glass on a chip-free, smooth black table.

I felt as if we’d purchased new patio furniture, but all it required was a little elbow grease.

For me, small shifts make a big impact — and maybe that’s all the change I need right now.

Like our widowed friend, the homeowners in this issue yearned for extensive changes and big effects. Interior designer Dan Davis worked with homeowners in Royal Oak to turn a 1920s Craftsman-style home into a Mid-century dream.

Meanwhile, Michael Talbot was approaching retirement from his position as chief judge of the Michigan Court of Appeals and Court of Claims. The verdict was in after he met with designer Kathleen McGovern at his Plymouth-area condo and said yes to making some design amendments. Then there’s designer Staci Meyers, who worked with homeowners whose previous homes had encompassed a variety of architectural styles, including soft contemporary and French Norman, but were intent on finding a Mid-century Modern house when they decided to downsize. Talk about change!

But keep in mind that change doesn’t always require a complete overhaul. Sometimes little edits can provide you with just the change of scenery you need.

VOLUME 20 • ISSUE 3 PUBLISHER

Jason Hosko

EDITORIAL

Megan Swoyer Anne Berry Daugherty CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Tracy Donohue, Jamie Fabbri, Jeanine Matlow, Giuseppa Nadrowski, Patty LaNoue Stearns, Khristi Zimmeth EDITOR

COPY EDITOR

ART ART DIRECTOR

Justin Stenson

Stephanie Daniel Steven Prokuda CONTRIBUTING ARTISTS Kevin Bean, John Carlson, Lorene Edwards Forkner, Jeff Garland, Christine MJ Hathaway, Jean Lannen, Sally Matak, Laura McCaffery, Matteo Morrison, Eric Perry, Beth Singer, Nick Vansen, Martin Vecchio SENIOR PRODUCTION ARTIST JUNIOR DESIGNER

ADVERTISING SALES

ACCOUNT EXECUTIVES Cynthia Barnhart, Regan Blissett,

Karli Brown, Maya Gossett, Donna Kassab, Lisa LaBelle, Mary Pantely and Associates OUTREACH SPECIALIST Jessica VanDerMoss

PRODUCTION

Jenine Knox Jill Berry Jim Bibart, Colin McKinney AD COORDINATOR Amanda Kozlowski PRODUCTION DIRECTOR

SENIOR PRODUCTION COORDINATOR GRAPHIC ARTISTS

WEB DIGITAL DIRECTOR

Nick Britsky

DIGITAL DEVELOPMENT MANAGER Matt Cappo DIGITAL DEVELOPMENT SPECIALISTS

Marissa Jacklyn, Luanne Lim, Kevin Pell Nicole Toporowski VIDEO EDITOR Taylor Lutz DIGITAL STRATEGY MANAGER Travis Cleveland DIGITAL MEDIA ASSISTANT Robyn Banks VIDEO PRODUCER:

IT IT DIRECTOR

Jeremy Leland

CIRCULATION DIRECTOR OF AUDIENCE DEVELOPMENT

Geralyn Wilson

Riley Meyers David Benvenuto, Jaz’myne Jones, Cathy Krajenke, Rachel Moulden, Lisa Sawyer, Michele Wold

CIRCULATION MANAGER

CIRCULATION COORDINATORS

MARKETING AND EVENTS MARKETING AND EVENTS MANAGER

Jodie Svagr Cathleen

COMMUNICATIONS AND EVENTS LEAD

Francois

MARKETING AND EVENTS COORDINATOR

Presnail MARKETING RESEARCH MANAGER MARKETING RESEARCH ASSISTANT

Thompson PRS GRAPHIC DESIGNER

Jaime

Georgia Iden Alexandra

Alexa Dyer

BUSINESS CEO

Stefan Wanczyk John Balardo

PRESIDENT

PUBLISHING & SALES COORDINATOR

Kristin Mingo

DIRECTOR OF BUSINESS OPERATIONS

Kathie Gorecki

Natasha Bajju Andrew Kotzian ACCOUNTING ASSOCIATE Sammi Dick SALES INTERN Gabrielle Mancini DISTRIBUTION Target Distribution, Troy ASSISTANT OFFICE MANAGER

SENIOR ACCOUNTING ASSOCIATE

Postmaster: Send address changes to Detroit Design, 5750 New King Drive, Ste. 100, Troy, MI 48098 For advertising inquiries: 248-691-1800, ext. 126 To sell Detroit Design magazine or for subscription inquiries: 248-588-1851 Detroit Design is published by Hour Media. Copyright © 2022 Hour Media.

All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without permission is prohibited. Detroit Design is a registered trademark of Hour Media.

PHOTO BY JEAN LANNEN

A Change of Scenery

DETROIT DESIGN

20 DETROIT DESIGN | Fall 2022

020.Letter.Fall.22.indd 20

8/24/22 8:31 AM

You Dream it, it, We Make it kitchens, bathrooms, custom rooms

WWW.LAFATA.COM • 586.685.0093 • SHELBY TWP • WEST BLOOMFIELD

LaFata.FP.DD.F22.indd 1

7/5/22 4:51 PM

AUTHORIZED DEALER

FA R M I N G T O N H I L L S

GRAND RAPIDS

SAGINAW

SHELBY TOWNSHIP

TROY

248-476-2333

616-534-2883

9 89 -7 9 0 -5 8 51

586-991-0780

248-649-5552

Beaver.FP.DD.F22.indd Beaver.FP.DD.Sp22.indd 1 1

8/15/22 2/10/22 9:17 4:25 AM PM

OH, DEER!

Look inside this section to learn about this charming Deer Love wallpaper by Schumacher.

24

THE CASE FOR BASKETS

26

FAIRYTALE FURNISHINGS

28

JOIN THE NAVY

DETROITDESIGNMAG.COM | Fall 2022

023.Accents.Fall.22.indd 23

23

8/23/22 11:19 AM

ACCENTS

The Case

1

FOR BASKETS

1: A Pineapple

Laundry Basket from ANTHROPOLOGIE

will add charm to laundry day. $198$298, Anthropologie, Birmingham and Troy, anthropologie.com.

With their textures, natural shades, and weave-intrigue, you’ll want these in your décor STYLED BY JAMIE FABBRI

2: The Romo Rattan Basket by PALECEK

2

3

features a gray wash finish with a cane matting base. To the trade, CAI Designs, Michigan Design Center, Troy, michigandesign.com, palecek.com.

3: Otzi Log Baskets by OTIS INGRAMS are a

fresh take on traditional orchard baskets. To the trade, Schumacher, Michigan Design Center, fschumacher.com, michigandesign.com.

4

5

4: Stylishly stow laundry,

blankets, and toys with SERENA & LILY’s Riviera Rolling Storage Bins. $298-$348, serenaandlily.com.

5: Wicker and a classic

scalloped edge give the Scallop Basket by SERENA & LILY a timeless quality. $298-$648, serenaandlily.com.

6

7

6: The Siobhan Basket by CURATED KRAVET adds flair

and practicality. To the trade, Kravet | Lee Jofa | Brunschwig & Fils, Michigan Design Center, Troy, kravet.com, michigandesign.com.

7: PALECEK’s Cairo

Basket boasts a natural seagrass frame with hand-wrapped black cotton and leather handles. To the trade, CAI Designs, Michigan Design Center, Troy, michigandesign.com, palecek.com.

24 DETROIT DESIGN | Fall 2022FALL 2022

023.Accents.Fall.22.indd 24

8/23/22 11:20 AM

SDGA GARDELLA & ASSOCIATES

gardellabuild.com

design is essential ~ execution is critical design is essential ~ execution is critical Interiors: Asmar Interiors

Architecture: C-Arc Design Group Photography: Beth Singer

SDGA.FP.DD.Fa22.indd 1

8/18/22 9:59 AM

ACCENTS

Fairytale

1

FURNISHINGS

1: The Ellery Grosgrain Table Lamp by KATE SPADE NEW YORK adds

a sweet touch. $669, City Lights Detroit – A Visual Comfort & Co. Lighting Gallery, Michigan Design Center, Troy, citylightsdetroit.com, michigandesign.com.

Child-friendly design details create a welcoming nursery STYLED BY JAMIE FABBRI

2: RH’s Wooly Plush

2

3

Lamb Rocker is a welcome playtime companion. $171, RH, Troy, rh.com.

3: This Light-Up Pillow House by LA LOVIE features a Liberty of London print and safe, cool-burning LED lights. $62, Petite Cabane, Birmingham, petitecabane.com.

4

5

4: A Kids Canyon Natural Wide Dresser by LEANNE FORD for CRATE & KIDS will grow with

your little one. $1,299, Crate & Barrel, Novi, crateandbarrel.com.

5: The Dreamin’ White

Cloud Wall Mirror by LEANNE FORD for CRATE & KIDS adds

a sense of whimsy to your baby’s room. $149, Crate & Barrel, Novi, crateandbarrel.com.

6

6: Give baby a beautiful

7

place to rest with the Bellina Bassinet by RH. Starting at $891, RH, Troy, rh.com.

7: The Deer Love

wallpaper by SCHUMACHER creates

a magical setting for sweet dreams. To the trade, Schumacher, Michigan Design Center, Troy, fschumacher.com, michigandesign.com.

26 DETROIT DESIGN | FALL 2022

023.Accents.Fall.22.indd 26

8/23/22 11:20 AM

Style & Selection Runners can add the perfect welcoming touch to any hall or stairway, instantly transforming a dark entrance into a warm space.

Hagopian offers uniquely decorative carpets for runners with wool blends, natural fibers and more. Over 80 years of experience is reflected in our commitment to expert installation.

We invite you to visit our showrooms to discuss your ideas with us to find the perfect solution!

Birmingham: 850 S. Old Woodward • 248-646-RUGS (7847) Novi: 43223 Twelve Mile Road • 248-449-RUGS (7847) HagopianRugs.com Call 1-800-HAGOPIAN (424-6742) for your Rug, Carpet, Wood, Tile, Air Duct & Furniture cleaning needs.

Hagopian.FP.DD.F22.indd 1

8/1/22 9:05 AM

ACCENTS

Join the

1

N AV Y !

1: The Darina Large

Table Lamp by CIRCA LIGHTING

brightens a room with a sleek, cool vibe. $819, Circa Lighting Detroit Showroom, Birmingham, circalighting.com.

We salute these cool shades of blue and enlist them for accent pieces STYLED BY JAMIE FABBRI

2: The Veronica armchair by GAMMA

2

3

is relaxed and roomy.

To the trade, Designer Group Collection, Michigan Design Center, Troy, gammarr.com, michigandesign.com.

3: Frame your favorite dinnerware in style with the Halcyon Round Placemat by FETE HOME. $30, fetehome.com.

4: CRATE & BARREL’s

4

5

Cosima Channel Tufted Sofa makes a statement in a rich sapphire navy hue. $2,499, Crate & Barrel, Novi, crateandbarrel.com.

5: Sketched branches

of eucalyptus stand out on a navy background in this piece by ALEXANDRA WHITE for CRATE & BARREL. $699, Crate & Barrel, Novi, crateandbarrel.com.

6 7

6: The Mokki Dining Chair by SCHUMACHER

is fresh and fun. To the trade, Schumacher, Michigan Design Center, Troy, fschumacher.com, michigandesign.com.

7: Go bold with this

Arrows Linen Cobalt/ White Embroidered Decorative Pillow by ANNIE SELKE. $148, annieselke.com.

28

DETROIT DESIGN | FALL 2022

023.Accents.Fall.22.indd 28

8/23/22 11:20 AM

REIMAGINE. REDESIGN. REMODEL.

50+ YEARS OF KITCHEN & BATHROOM REMODELING CALL OR TEXT TO SET UP A CONSULTATION (734) 772-5005 SHOWROOM LOCATIONS ANN ARBOR | CLARKSTON | LIVONIA | ROYAL OAK | UTICA

KurtisKitchen.com

Kurtis.FP.DD.Fa22.V5.indd.indd 1

7/12/22 4:45 PM

THE ULTIMATE BOOK ABOUT DETROIT’S HISTORY E

xplore the latest book from award-winning journalist and DBusiness magazine editor R.J. King.

“Detroit: Engine of America” is the real life story of how the city grew, step by step, from a French fort on the riverfront in 1701 to become the world’s largest manufacturing economy in 1900.

For author presentations, call 248-691-1800, Ext. 135

To purchase copies of “Detroit: Engine of America” personally signed by the author, visit DetroitEngineofAmerica.com.

Audiobook Now Available on Audible

DEA_Winner_DetroitDesign _FP_22.indd 1

8/19/22 8:59 AM 8/18/22 /18/22 11:11 11:11AM AM

248.240.3051

prmcustombuilders.com

248.240.3051 | prmcustombuilders.com

248.240.3051 | prmcustombuilders.com

DESIGN

LANDSCAPE

GARDEN

CONTAINERS

INTERIORS

DECOR

FLORAL

EVENTS

Discover the art of home and garden.

1507 OLD S TELEGRAPH RD, BLOOMFIELD HILLS, MI 48302 | 248-953-3840 | FLEURDETROIT.COM

031_DDF22.indd 1

8/22/22 9:03 AM

Transitional Kitchen Design “Vintage-Modern Florida Cottage”

Congratulations Leslie Murchie & Scott Jaffa!

Bravo! Leslie Murchie Cascino, Founder & Principal Designer at Bonnie Wu Design & Scott Jaffa, CEO & Architect at Jaffa Group for their 1ST PLACE WIN in the 2019-2021 Trevarrow, Inc’s Kitchen Design Contest for Michigan. The Vintage-Modern Florida Cottage design beautifully blends the state-of-the-art luxury of Sub-Zero, Wolf and Cove kitchen appliances with traditional and contemporary furnishings and finishes.

Special thanks to all the 2019-2021 Kitchen Design Contest Entries!

1295 N. Opdyke Rd., Auburn Hills, MI 48326 (248) 377-2300 or (800) 482-1948 | trevarrowinc. com

Trevarrow.FP.DD.F22.indd 1 Leslie Murchie_DD Mag_Oct-v1.indd 1

8/17/22 2:37 PM 8/17/2022 8:14:11 AM

PHOTO BY SALLY MATAK DREAMY GARDEN

Read about this bella outdoor gathering space inside this section.

34

SNAPSHOT: ITALIAN DREAMS

36

SNAPSHOT: STYLIN’ BABY

38

SNAPSHOT: MADE IN THE SHADE

42

DESIGNS ON: WORK-LIFE CULTURE

44

SEASONS: NATURE’S PALETTE

DETROITDESIGNMAG.COM | 33

033.LS.Snapshot.Fall.22.indd 33

8/23/22 11:17 AM

SNAPSHOT

Italian Dreams Bloomfield Hills garden pays tribute to a favorite travel destination

TEXT BY JEANINE MATLOW PHOTOGRAPHY BY SALLY MATAK

I

nspiration can come from near and far, like this expansive Bloomfield Hills property that emulates Italy, a favorite destination for homeowners Annamarie Acierno-Young and Bill Young. For the project, Amy Schimmel Bessolo, a registered landscape architect with Goldner Walsh Garden and Home in Pontiac, conducted extensive research on Italianate gardens — and she also had to get creative.

“Italian cypress are really scarce and they don’t grow in Michigan,” she says, explaining that her substitutions for the tall and narrow plants came from vertical elements, like Trautman juniper.

Deer posed a challenge, too. “They eat everything,” Bessolo says, “so the plants we chose, such as Russian sage and boxwood, keep in line with the concept and can survive the wildlife.”

To add layers, sweetgum slender silhouette joins scented geranium topiaries and containers of lantana. “There are layers of simple color, but (there’s not) a lot of color,” Bessolo says. “The garden is really green, framed with simple layers like the climbing hydrangea by the pergola. You also have color with the wisteria on the trellis that’s almost like a wall.”

Autumnal decorative elements like pumpkins, gourds, and mums suit the scenic setting. “The garden is beautiful in the fall, with evergreens that hold the strength during

34 DETROIT DESIGN | FALL 2022

033.LS.Snapshot.Fall.22.indd 34

8/23/22 11:17 AM

SNAPSHOT

BELLISSIMO!

Both pages: This home features Italian flair, thanks to landscape designs by Amy Schimmel Bessolo.

the season, as well as boxwood and upright juniper,” Bessolo says.

In addition to the Italian feel, the homeowners wanted plenty of outdoor seating for entertaining. A pergola-covered dining area and a curved sofa by the stone fireplace create authentic Italian-style gathering areas.

A fountain chosen by the homeowners — “They really wanted that water element,” Bessolo says — became a focal point for the formal garden. Gravel walks, patios lined with granite block, and stacked limestone walls contribute to the Old-World feel.

Derek Spurlock, of Spurlock’s Natural Stone and Brick Paving (based at Goldner Walsh), did the hardscape, while skilled carpenter Jason Cornish, from a subsidiary

company, Crooked Tree, constructed the pergola trellis, which features 200-year-old barn wood.

“It’s a very comfortable space,” Bessolo says. “Once you go there, you don’t want to leave.”

Working with Bessolo was a dream for Acierno-Young, who has family in Italy. “We love Italy and we travel there often,” she says. “You can never bring Italy here because they have different growing conditions, but Amy (did a lot of) research and really made it a point to listen.”

The couple’s outdoor oasis even has a pizza oven. “I love to cook and it’s a fun way to entertain,” Acierno-Young says about the al fresco space that’s cozy enough for her and her husband, and can easily accommodate 50 guests. “We can have coffee in the morning and a glass of wine out there on the weekend. It’s peaceful, and it’s designed well.”

“We’re really happy with it,” Young adds. “We would see so much in Italy that wasn’t fussy. It was pretty without being showy.” Adds his wife: “We can’t be in Italy every day, but we can be reminded of it.”

MORE INFORMATION: goldnerwalsh.com

DETROITDESIGNMAG.COM | FALL 2022

033.LS.Snapshot.Fall.22.indd 35

35

8/23/22 11:17 AM

SNAPSHOT

Stylin’ Baby An OB/GYN had her eye on design when it came to outfitting her own child’s nursery TEXT BY GIUSEPPA NADROWSKI PHOTOGRAPHY BY MATTEO MORRISON

I

n April of 2021, OB/GYN Ashlee O’Shell moved into her current home in Birmingham. That June, she and her husband were expecting the birth of their now 1-year-old son, Archer. A nursery was needed, and quickly. Having already had the help of interior designer Anna Versaci, of Beverly Hills-based Anna Versaci Design, on her previous residence, O’Shell called on her longtime friend to create a room for her son that didn’t have a typical newborn look and would reflect her love of bold interiors.

Versaci opted for a rich and layered look that feels both luxurious and cozy. “It’s still childlike, without being childish,” Versaci explains. “There are curiosities in there for a child that are interesting to look at, but it’s not over-the-top baby.”

The room’s evolution began when O’Shell discovered Phillip Jeffries’ Desert Dunes wallcovering in Midnight Onyx on Instagram.

“Everything was based on that,” O’Shell says.

With its hand-painted, textured feel, the metallic wallcovering beautifully set the tone for Versaci’s moody design. It was also a practical choice.

“It’s vinyl, which is great. I put vinyl wallpaper in my son’s room when he was little, too,”

Versaci says. “He plays basketball in his room.

You can’t destroy these walls; it’s a great invention for kids!”

An animal print Stark rug was chosen for its “more is more” feel, while metallic Pindler drapery hangs dramatically over the window, thanks to its heavier weight. A stunning RJ Thomas rocker plays an essential role, as does its rust-colored Rozmallin velvet upholstery — a hue Versaci says perfectly complements the palette of the papier-mâché animal heads from Royal Oak’s Rail & Anchor. An unexpected find, Versaci says the head-turning décor “tied everything together.”

“I like to leave things where not everything is perfectly planned,” Versaci says. “Those heads were just happenstance.”

Another one of her coincidental discoveries was a vintage Mid-century iron gilt tree she stumbled upon at Judy Frankel Antiques in Troy.

“We knew we wanted something in that corner that was a statement,” Versaci says. “You can change the ornaments, or you can leave it bare.

It’s just another opportunity for design.”

“I love how unique (the tree) is,” O’Shell adds. “We almost had to return it because we

36 DETROIT DESIGN | FALL 2022

033.LS.Snapshot.Fall.22.indd 36

8/23/22 11:18 AM

SNAPSHOT

didn’t think it could fit into the doorway, but we loved it so much that we said we had to make it work.”

Versaci added forward-facing bookshelves as a practical home for baby’s favorite reads, but also for their ability to showcase ever-changing cover art. “I love how there are so many different features in the room that are unique and that have a lot of playfulness,” O’Shell says. “I just love how Anna is really creative and finds very special pieces. I wanted something that was going to be unique to our space, to Archer, and she really made that happen.”

With its deep hues, contrasting textures, layered appeal, and imaginative charm, the nursery is unlike any other nursery the designer and O’Shell have seen, and it’s a space Archer is sure to cherish as he grows. “I think when you take things like a nursery and go in a different direction than what’s expected, it can end up being really fun,” Versaci says.

“And when you have a client who trusts you and is playful and takes risks, that’s when you absolutely get the best results.”

MORE INFORMATION: annaversacidesign.com

IMAGINATIVE CHARM

Both pages, clockwise from far left: The homeowners and designer opted for a rich, layered look. Designer Anna Versaci reviews final details. The space is both luxurious and cozy.

DETROITDESIGNMAG.COM | FALL 2022

033.LS.Snapshot.Fall.22.indd 37

37

8/23/22 11:18 AM

SNAPSHOT

Made in the Shade Renowned designer shares insights on color, cultural sustainability, and her own career TEXT BY MEGAN SWOYER

38

T

he evolution of Lori Weitzner’s artistic self, beginning as a young child growing up in Westchester County, N.Y., is inspirational.

“I wanted to be a fashion designer when I was a child,” says Weitzner, owner of Manhattan, N.Y.-based Lori Weitzner Design, a partner at Weitzner Limited, and a recent guest presenter hosted by Tennant & Associates at the Michigan Design Center in Troy. “I would draw fashion models with clothes. I was focused on the patterns on the dresses.” Little by little, she came into her own as a designer of fabrics, wallcoverings, and more.

Her new book, “Ode to Color: The Ten Essential Palettes of Living and Design,” provides her unique perspective on the uses and significance of color. The designer says she discovered her color sense at Syracuse University, where she had planned to get a degree in fine arts. One of her art professors took note of her eye for color and composition and suggested she focus in those areas, so Weitzner opted for the college’s textiles track, and pursued a degree in textile design.

“I’ve been lucky,” she says. “I worked for Fieldcrest designing bedding and towels for a year,” but she says she soon discovered that “just doing flowers” wasn’t her thing. She quit, went to Europe, and sold some of her creations — hand-painted batik designs, using wax on silk — at trade shows. Weitzner says they were “too contemporary” for America at the time, because everything back then was chintz. “People loved (my designs) in Europe,” she says. “I sold out.”

Today, most of her wares have what she calls a “cultural sustainability” story. “A big chunk of our wallcoverings and rugs are handmade by artisans around the world, including the U.S., and I’m very proud of that. We want to support artisans. We call it handmade for the modern world. Our rugs and wallcoverings have a soul to them. They go into Tiffany’s or Four Seasons or a high-end home, but they begin in various parts of the world.”

Weitzner has broadened her design work to include collaborations with Samuel & Sons on passementerie, Perennials and West Elm on

DETROIT DESIGN | FALL 2022

033.LS.Snapshot.Fall.22.indd 38

8/23/22 11:18 AM

SNAPSHOT

rugs, Artistic Tile on stone, and gifts and cards with Papyrus.

As for her book on color, it’s a must-read for artists, designers, and anyone who loves color.

“Everyone sees color differently,” she says, adding that her favorite shades include warm neutrals and greens, as well as what she calls the “whisper” colors — whites, off-whites, and purple hues.

Immersing readers into 10 “color worlds,” Weitzner’s book combines essays, literary quotations, and dazzling visual images as she explores the power color holds over our tastes, decisions, and moods. “Color speaks to the senses on an emotional level, influencing our moods and jogging memory, and simply speaking to who we are, functioning as a form of self-expression,” she says.

MORE INFORMATION: loriweitzner.com.

Obtain the book at loriweitznershop.com/ products/ode-to-color.

PATTERN PLAY

Both pages: A sampling of wallcoverings and fabric, designer Lori Weitzner, and Weitzner’s new book on all things color.

DETROITDESIGNMAG.COM | FALL 2022 39

033.LS.Snapshot.Fall.22.indd 39

8/23/22 11:18 AM

Submit your best work

by Oct. 15, 2022, at DetroitDesignAwards.com

DDA.Spread.DD.F22.indd 1

8/24/22 4:30 PM

DDA.Spread.DD.F22.indd 2

8/24/22 4:30 PM

DESIGNS ON

Work-Life Culture Davis & Davis recently put their creative stamp on two area businesses TEXT BY TRACY DONOHUE PHOTOGRAPHY BY ERIC PERRY AND NICK VANSEN

CREATIVE TOUCHES

The Troy offices of law firm Butzel, shown here, have become the model for the firm’s downtown Detroit renovation.

W

hen Michelle Davis co-founded the awardwinning Farmington Hillsbased interior design firm Davis & Davis in 1990, the typical office environment was a very different place. Three decades and a pandemic later, the firm’s blend of commercial interior design and architectural services is helping clients creatively transform their interior spaces to reflect the changing workplace.

Davis, principal and chief design officer, explains: “As a society, we haven’t experienced anything like this before and we’re collectively moving forward into the unknown. We know there’s been a shift toward work-life integration and that there’s a continuing need for physical workspaces — people are social by nature, young people need mentoring, and the development of a company culture can’t be done virtually.”

Last year, Davis & Davis announced that Jamie Jordan, a longtime employee, had become

a third partner, making the firm a majority women-owned business with an 80 percent female staff. Jordan serves as partner and managing director, focusing on all facets of project workflow.

“Despite the pandemic, we’re doing some of our best, most creative work, and our business has grown,” Jordan explains. “Ultimately, it all comes back to our mission of creating exceptional spaces to elevate the human experience and to our incredible team.”

Prior to the pandemic, the firm had begun working on innovative projects with Butzel, a Troy-based law firm, and Mission Veterinary Partners (MVP)

42 DETROIT DESIGN | FALL 2022

042.LS.DesignsOn.Fall.22.indd 42

8/23/22 11:27 AM

DESIGNS ON

in Southfield. That work was completed earlier this year, and serendipitously translated well to post-pandemic work-life culture.

The MVP headquarters project involved the transformation of a former American Cancer Society building into a dynamic hospitality hub and showroom, training center, and office space with an accent on the veterinary field. The finished product includes areas for collaboration, socialization, and learning.

“This project was ahead of its time and worked out beautifully,” Davis says. “MVP’s leadership team is young, fun, and forwardthinking. They needed a functional workspace with an unconventional, uplifting atmosphere where people can engage, connect, and create.”

The design features natural wood materials that contrast black-and-white features with bold accents in MVP’s corporate colors of blue and green. The “Instagram-worthy space” highlights whimsical touches such as a dog bone-shaped island and playful animal murals. Behind the main reception desk is a decorative structure that flows down from the ceiling and glows at night.

Simultaneously, the Davis & Davis team was working on an innovative project for Butzel, a law firm founded in Detroit nearly 170 years ago.

Jordan worked on this job in close coordination with designer Phil Melcher of Woodbury Design Group and Joanne Klimko, chief administrative officer at Butzel.

“The intent was to create a place to practice law for future decades with a progressive, adaptable workplace that conveys trust, confidence, success, and their history,” Jordan explains. “The Troy office became the model for Butzel’s downtown Detroit office renovation.”

ACCENT ON FUN

The new Mission Veterinary Partners location in Southfield is a dynamic hub for the veterinary field.

The new office emphasizes collaborative and inclusive spaces including a meditation room, a new mothers’ room, and an area known as “the commons,” which is an informal work and gathering space.

The refined palette features dark wood tones that contrast with light walls, and the prominent use of glass softened by taupe textured carpet. Demountable glass walls enable offices to become open spaces if needed. Artwork from Butzel’s impressive collection provides color and interest to the space.

Davis explains that when it comes to office trends, the current emphasis is on collaborative spaces and flexible work zones with easily manipulated furniture. She notes that despite the fact that many people now spend more time working from home, office square footage hasn’t changed significantly, since more space is needed per individual.

“The pandemic has created a new mindset regarding lifestyle, work-life balance, and wellness.

Spaces in which people live, work, and play have a profound effect on their health, productivity, and mood, and should be memorable, functionally supportive, and have a positive impact on the human experience,” Davis says. “We’re creating workplaces for the now.”

MORE INFORMATION: davisinteriordesign.com

DETROITDESIGNMAG.COM | FALL 2022

042.LS.DesignsOn.Fall.22.indd 43

43

8/23/22 11:27 AM

SEASONS

Mother Nature’s Palette

I

A new book f you love flowers and the rich colors of takes readers the garden, then “Color In and Out of the on a color-rich, Garden” (Abrams, $24.99, hardcover), contemplative a new book by artist and garden expert journey through Lorene Edwards Forkner, should be at the garden the top of your book list. Throughout the book, TEXT BY MEGAN SWOYER BOOK PHOTOS BY LORENE EDWARDS FORKNER

GARDEN COLORS

From top to bottom: The fir cone features quintessential autumn shades. The artist/author/gardener.

Fall’s leaves turn to gold.

Forkner offers practical advice on topics from painting (no matter your skill level) to gardening mindfully and celebrating life’s seasons.

Arranged by color, each chapter helps readers improve their powers of observation. Plant profiles and personal reflections mingle with gorgeous strokes of watercolor.

“I was fascinated by the idea of gardening beginning as a young child,” says Forkner, who lives in Seattle. “(I loved) the idea that apples had seeds and that if you planted them you get an apple tree. I was the kid who started avocado plants with pits in the windowsill, and I’m still fascinated with growing things.”

She started her book after deciding to launch a 100-day project following her father’s death.

“I needed something to take me out, and when I was making these color studies, it consumed my attention. I also wondered if time really does heal.

Color is meditative, and became a mantra.” For Forkner, the garden’s colors capture moments in time as plants change through the season. “The book is a memoir that’s told in color and plants.

Color is a compelling, powerful force, and I thought about how we can use it in our lives to improve, enhance, and enrich all we do.”

Forkner photographed all her studies with her iPhone, which surprises some readers because the resolution and clarity are top-notch. “Using the phone and that camera function makes me more present. I got to the end of the 100 days and thought, ‘This is good for me. This improves my life.’ And I kept going. I’ve not missed a day.”

As for her favorite season, the gardener says she prefers autumn. “I love the fall. It’s when everything comes to fruition. You’re not planting and working it; you sit back and let it come to you.” Many who follow Forkner on her Instagram feed are inspired by her photos to create outfits, wedding themes, and home interiors. “The colors and combinations you see in nature feel comfortable. We should be living in nature, as we’re part of nature,” she says.

Find “Color In and Out of the Garden” at Target stores, on amazon.com, and at bookshop. org. You can also follow Forkner on Instagram at @gardenercook.

44 DETROIT DESIGN | Fall 2022

044.LS.Seasons.Fall.22.indd 44

8/23/22 11:26 AM

license #26210 0 044

Build the outdoor living space

DECKS

of your dreams PATIOS

SCREEN PORCHES

PERGOLAS

Scan here to see more!

Archadeck Outdoor Living has been designing and building custom outdoor spaces since 1980. We begin with your idea, then add our design and construction experience to completely transform your backyard into the perfect outdoor escape.

248-617-4611

archadeck.com/southeast-michigan

Photos by Michel Gibert and Baptiste Le Quiniou, for advertising purposes only. TASCHEN.

Mah Jong. Modular sofa with elements, designed by Hans Hopfer.

Fabrics designed by

NOVI - 43235 Twelve Mile Rd. - Tel. (248) 833-0300

045_DDF22.indd 1

French Art de Vivre

8/17/22 1:52 PM

FINERY & FLAIR

46 DETROIT DESIGN | FALL 2022

046.FT.MJones.Fall.22.indd 46

8/23/22 11:53 AM

FINERY & FLAIR

City Living A Birmingham new-build features unique details TEXT BY JEANINE MATLOW PHOTOGRAPHY BY BETH SINGER

F

or empty-nesters who had a traditional home in Bloomfield Hills, the successful construction of a second residence in Colorado eventually led to another custom build, this time in Birmingham. “This was a huge departure from the home they originally had,” Marianne Jones says about the contemporary dwelling she worked on with her design partner, Elle Tor. “It’s definitely a lifestyle house. It’s very well-planned and low-maintenance, so they can lock up and leave.”

In addition to Marianne Jones, LLC, based in Birmingham and California, the homeowners retained Kelly Building & Development Co. and Birmingham architect Christopher Longe.

White oak walls warm the library, where a customized partners’ desk joins upholstered chairs that share an ottoman by the quartzite

fireplace. Built-in cabinetry merges metal mesh doors with file drawers below. “This is our favorite room, based on the amount of time we spend here,” the husband says.

In the living room, an art television was mounted above the marble fireplace, which was offset to connect to the fireplace in the library.

The stepped ceilings, which begin in the foyer of the elegant home, break up the long and narrow space. Swivel chairs along the window wall face another style of chair. “We wanted something that would look sexy from the hallway with beautiful, open backs that add visual interest,” Jones says. A velvet sofa with a tufted seat grounds the space.

A dining area is located between the living room and the kitchen. “There’s a little formality to it,” Jones explains. “It’s a sophisticated space, with the floating staircase — (truly) an

TAKE A SEAT

This page: “We really enjoy the library, with the fireplace and the TV, and the lounge chairs and the windows,” the husband says. Opposite page: The library is where work truly gets done, thanks to comforable furnishings and lots of natural light.

DETROITDESIGNMAG.COM | FALL 2022

046.FT.MJones.Fall.22.indd 47

47

8/23/22 11:54 AM

FINERY & FLAIR

engineering feat spanning four floors.” Featuring steel construction and open treads, the railing showcases a classic spindle pattern. The one-ofa-kind design, with a 30-foot-high window as a backdrop, was further embellished by pendants strategically planned by the homeowner.

Walnut cabinetry was used in the bar area and on one of two kitchen islands. The homeowner wanted the island facing the dining area to feel more like a buffet, so the seating is tucked

behind it. Tor chose a neutral motif for the dining chairs. “It gave it a splash of a texture and pattern that breaks up the space and moves the eye,” she says.

Similar tones appear in the kitchen and dining area light fixtures. “There’s a connection and a lot of symmetry on the entire first floor,” Jones says. In the kitchen, Shaker-style cabinets conceal a refrigerator and a freezer that flank a pantry with a walnut frame. Glass-front cabinets are great for display.

Symmetrical elements continue on the second floor, where the master bath has an enclosed toilet area to the right and a shower on the left. Ombre film provides privacy. A floating vanity, porcelain tile flooring, and a soaking tub are among the other deluxe touches. A niche features custom cabinetry.

The master suite has a marble fireplace with window seats on either side, and includes furnishings from a previous home. “We wanted to evoke a

GO WITH THE FLOW

Both pages, left to right: The living room and dining room spaces feature similar palettes, for a cohesive flow.

48 DETROIT DESIGN | FALL 2022

046.FT.MJones.Fall.22.indd 48

8/23/22 11:54 AM

FINERY & FLAIR

DETROITDESIGNMAG.COM | FALL 2022

046.FT.MJones.Fall.22.indd 49

49

8/23/22 11:54 AM

FINERY & FLAIR

WONDERFUL WOOD

The powder room and foyer both include warm woods that evoke a luxurious feel.

response for the whole upstairs that has soft, subtle tones and sea glass colors,” Jones says.

A top-floor suite is a big hit with the couple’s three grown children, who visit often. “It’s like a little apartment,” Jones says. The homeowner says people claim the guest suite on the second floor until they see the one above it.

On the lower level, a custom bar on casters can be tucked away, while a round table hosts games and meals. “We wanted it to be multifunctional,”

Tor says. A console behind the sectional offers additional seating, with stools below. “The vibe is warm and cozy,” she adds. “We wanted some warm tones down there, to give it a lounge feel that’s comfortable and casual, with a sophisticated spin.”

The designers both praise the homeowners. “The clients were very open-minded and they had a passion for the project,” Tor says. “They put thought into everything we proposed to them, and that made for a really good experience.”

“We enjoyed the whole process,” the husband says. “They were able to overcome the challenges from the narrow lot, and city restrictions led

50 DETROIT DESIGN | FALL 2022

046.FT.MJones.Fall.22.indd 50

8/23/22 11:55 AM

FINERY & FLAIR

ADDING WARMTH

“THEY (THE HOMEOWNERS) PUT THOUGHT INTO EVERYTHING WE PROPOSED TO

Walnut cabinetry was used on one of two kitchen islands (and also in the bar area).

THEM, AND THAT MADE FOR A REALLY GOOD EXPERIENCE.” — ELLE TOR

DETROITDESIGNMAG.COM | FALL 2022

046.FT.MJones.Fall.22.indd 51

51

8/23/22 11:55 AM

FINERY & FLAIR

DETAILS, DETAILS!

Both pages, from left to right: Butterfly counter stools are just the ticket for the home’s bar area. The master bedroom and bath and their quality appointments exude pure luxury, ensuring sweet dreams.

52

to better solutions in the end.” The couple also loves the location and the layout. “We wanted an in-town home with a great flow for entertaining friends and family,” the wife adds.

Guests are greeted on the front porch, which features solid cedar posts. Decorative metal roof supports adorn the distinctive exterior, where

stone is combined with stained cedar-shake shingles and zinc siding. “We wanted a contemporary floor plan that was open, and a design that would be compatible with the neighborhood,” the husband says. “The team worked well together and we’re happy with the result.”

DETROIT DESIGN | FALL 2022

046.FT.MJones.Fall.22.indd 52

8/23/22 11:55 AM

FINERY & FLAIR

BUYER’S GUIDE INTERIOR DESIGNERS Marianne Jones and Elle Tor, Marianne Jones, LLC, Birmingham, California, mariannejones.com

Featured Businesses Advance Plumbing, Bathtub – Bathroom, Master, Sink – Powder Room Michigan Design Center, Troy, michigandesign.com For more information on this company, see page 2.

Tennant & Associates, Window Treatments – Bathroom Master, Armchair, Window seat cushion, Window shades – Bedroom, Master, Chairs, Dining – Dining Room, Window treatments – Foyer Window Treatments – Kitchen, Drapery, Ottoman, Sofa – Living Room, Arm chair and Ottoman – Office, Wall Treatments, Window Treatments

Tile, Floor, and Shower – Valentino Piazza

Romo, Tennant & Associates, Michigan

DS Polished, Cercan Tile, Michigan Design

Design Center, Troy

Center, Troy

Window Shades – Design, Marianne

Wall Paint – Benjamin Moore, Swiss Coffee

Jones, LLC, Birmingham; Fabrication,

Window Treatment – Design, Marianne

Designs Designs Ltd., Wixom; Fabric,

Jones, LLC, Birmingham; Fabrication,

Linen Sateen Marble, Holly Hunt, Tennant

BAR

Designs Designs Ltd., Wixom; Fabric,

& Associates, Michigan Design Center,

Bar Stools – Butterfly Counter Stools,

Namaste Pumice, Holly Hunt, Tennant &

Troy

Verellen

Associates, Michigan Design Center, Troy

– Powder Room, Michigan Design Center, Troy, michigandesign.com. For more information on this company, see page 71.

Cabinetry – Perspectives Cabinetry, Troy

BEDROOM, THIRD-FLOOR

Chandelier – Bocci 14 Series 26 Pendant

BEDROOM, MASTER

GUEST

Light Fixture, Arkitektura, Birmingham

Armchair – Nicholas Swivel Chair, Hickory

Artwork – “Evening View” and “Highrise,”

Countertop – Platinum Quartzite, PMP

Chair; Fabric, Zurich Marcona, Holly Hunt,

Itinerant Studio

Marble & Granite, Troy

Tennant & Associates, Michigan Design

Bed Frame – Sawyer Upholstered Bed with

Flooring – Boen Oak Brown Jasper,

Center, Troy

Graded Fabric, Bernhardt Furniture

Everlast Floors, Troy

Fireplace – Design, Marianne Jones, LLC,

Bedding – Blair Midnight Duvet Cover

Shelf – Perspectives Cabinetry, Troy

Birmingham, Christopher J. Longe AIA

and Hampton Flax Coverlet, Pom Pom

Wall Paint – Benjamin Moore, Classic Gray

Architecture & Interiors, Birmingham;

at Home

Fabrication, PMP Marble & Granite, Troy

Bench – Lincoln Bench, Cisco Brothers

BATHROOM, MASTER

Flooring – Boen Oak Brown Jasper,

Corp.; Fabric, Cesta Coal, Sien + Co.

Bathtub – Trivento Freestanding Tub,

Everlast Floors, Troy

Flooring – Boen Oak Brown Jasper,

Victoria + Albert, Advance Plumbing and

Rug – Modern Flat Weave Rug, French

Everlast Floors, Troy

Heating Supply Co., Walled Lake

Accents

Pillows, Accent – Design, Marianne Jones,

Cabinetry – Perspectives Cabinetry, Troy

Table, End – Nicholas Marble Round Side

LLC, Birmingham; Fabrication, Barbara

Countertop – Caesarstone Blizzard 2141,

Table, RH

Jones; Fabric, Tulu Ink, Zak and Fox

PMP Marble & Granite, Troy

Wall Paint – Benjamin Moore, Paper

Rug – Kennedy Platinum Area Rug, Stark

Ottoman – Thimble Ottoman, Baker

White

Carpet, Troy

Furniture, Michigan Design Center, Troy

Window Seat Cushion – Design,

Sconces – Ravello Reader Wall Sconce,

Sconces – Large Bath Sconce, Polished

Marianne Jones, LLC, Birmingham;

Astro Lighting

Nickel with Etched Crystal, Barton, Visual

Fabrication, Designs Designs Ltd., Wixom;

Tables, Bedside – Maris Nightstand, Gry

Comfort

Fabric, Streamline Whistler Blue Velvet,

Faux Belgian Linen, Made Goods

DETROITDESIGNMAG.COM | FALL 2022

046.FT.MJones.Fall.22_FINAL.indd 53

53

8/25/22 11:57 AM

FINERY & FLAIR

DINING ROOM

Everlast Floors, Troy

Rochester Hills

Everlast Floors, Troy

Artwork, Set of 12 – Architectural Bronze

Flower Arrangements – Olive’s Bloombox,

Light, Ceiling – Trapeze 6 Pendant Flush

Flower Arrangements – Olive’s

Cube Sculpture, Kaiser Suidan, Next Step

Ferndale

Mount, Apparatus Studio

Bloombox, Ferndale

Studio & Gallery, Ferndale

Light, Ceiling – Arc Well Pendant Light,

Light Fixture, Kitchen Sink – Otto Flush

Rug – Burlap-Ivory Gold Rug, Tufenkian,

Backsplash and Countertop – Crystal

Allied Maker

Mount, Visual Comfort

Ghiordes Knot, Michigan Design Center,

Premium Quartzite, PMP Marble & Granite,

Light, Wall – Otto Flush Mount, Visual

Lighting, Bar – Trapeze 1 Pendant Light,

Troy

Troy

Comfort

Apparatus Studio

Sofa – Bennett Sofa, Baker Graded Fabric,

Cabinetry – Perspectives Cabinetry, Troy

Mirror – Antiqued Mirror, Texture Imports

Wall Paint – Benjamin Moore, Classic Gray

Baker Furniture, Michigan Design Center,

Candleholders – Gold Candlesticks,

Rug – Aventine White Rug, Tufenkian,

Window Treatment – Faradine Grass

Troy

Dovetail Furniture

Ghiordes Knot, Michigan Design Center,

Weave Roman Shades, Hartmann & Forbes,

Table, Coffee – Thaddeus Glass Coffee

Chairs, Dining – Tate Arm and Side Chairs,

Troy

Tennant & Associates, Michigan Design

Table, RH

Hickory Chair; Fabric, Interlock, Golden

Table, Display – Max Console, Julian

Center, Troy

Tables, End – Kelsie Side Tables, Arteriors

Grey, Holly Hunt, Tennant & Associates,

Chichester

Michigan Design Center, Troy

Wall Paint – Benjamin Moore, Classic Gray

LIVING ROOM

Flooring – Boen Oak Brown Jasper,

Window Treatment – Faradine Grass

Armchairs, Gray – Carnelian Lounge

Everlast Floors, Troy

Weave Roman Shade, Hartmann & Forbes,

Chair, Baker Graded Fabric, Baker

LOUNGE

Light, Table – Trapeze 6 Pendant Flush

Tennant & Associates, Michigan Design

Furniture, Michigan Design Center, Troy

Artwork – “Memories,” Donald Bustraan

Mount, Apparatus Studio

Center, Troy

Armchairs, Leather – Judy Swivel Chair,

Fine Art

Pearson, Hickory Chair

Chairs – Loire Chair, Hickory Chair; Fabric,

Rug – Shearling Beach Rug, Tufenkian,

Wall Paint – Benjamin Moore, Classic Gray

Ghiordes Knot Michigan Design Center, Troy

KITCHEN

Ceiling Treatment – Design, Christopher

Gaston y Daniela Horizontal, Kravet, Kravet

Stairs and Railing – Custom, Christopher

Bar Stools – Linden Counter Stools, Fyrn

J. Longe AIA Architecture & Interiors,

| Lee Jofa | Brunschwig & Fils, Michigan

J. Longe AIA Architecture & Interiors,

Cabinetry – Perspectives Cabinetry, Troy

Birmingham

Design Center, Troy

Birmingham

Ceiling Treatment – Design, Christopher

Drapery – Design, Marianne Jones,

Chairs, Dining – Profile Dining Chair,

Table, Dining – Parisian Two-Legged Dining

J. Longe AIA Architecture & Interiors,

LLC, Birmingham; Fabrication, Designs

Bernhardt; Fabric, Heathered Wool Gray,

Table, Robert James Collection

Birmingham

Designs Ltd., Wixom; Fabric, Suitor First

Kravet, Kravet | Lee Jofa | Brunschwig &

Wall Paint – Benjamin Moore, Classic Gray

Countertop – Crystal Premium Quartzite,

Class, Holly Hunt, Tennant & Associates,

Fils, Michigan Design Center, Troy

PMP Marble & Granite, Troy

Michigan Design Center, Troy

Chandelier, Table – 60/40 Dot 22-inch

FOYER

Flooring – Boen Oak Brown Jasper,

Fireplace – Design, Marianne Jones, LLC,

Pendant, Stone Black, Visual Comfort

Armchair – George Occasional Table,

Everlast Floors, Troy

Birmingham, Christopher J. Longe AIA

Fireplace – Design, Marianne Jones, LLC,

Hickory Chair; Fabric, Zoffany Verdi

Hood – Custom, Blackened Steel; Design,

Architecture & Interiors, Birmingham;

Birmingham, Christopher J. Longe AIA

Applique

Marianne Jones, LLC, Birmingham;

Fabrication, PMP Marble & Granite, Troy

Architecture & Interiors, Birmingham;

Flooring – Boen Oak Brown Jasper,

Fabrication; Cole Wagner Cabinetry,

Flooring – Boen Oak Brown Jasper,

Fabrication, PMP Marble & Granite, Troy

54 DETROIT DESIGN | FALL 2022

046.FT.MJones.Fall.22_FINAL.indd 54

8/25/22 11:57 AM

FINERY & FLAIR

COZY NIGHTS

Flooring – Smoked Rustic Pine LVT,

Drapery – Design, Marianne Jones, LLC,

Light Fixture – Lariat Large Pendant,

Coretec, Everlast Floors, Troy

Birmingham; Fabrication, Designs Designs

Apparatus Studio

Ottoman – Haskell Ottoman, Vanguard

Ltd., Wixom; Fabric, Somerset, Bart

Mirror – Perspectives Cabinetry, Troy

Furniture; Fabric, Peyote Mineral, Romo,

Halpern

Shelving – Design, Marianne Jones, LLC,

Tennant & Associates, Michigan Design

Fireplace – Design, Marianne Jones, LLC,

Birmingham, Christopher J. Longe AIA

Center, Troy

Birmingham, Christopher J. Longe AIA

Architecture & Interiors Birmingham;

Sofa – Custom, TCS Designs; Fabric,

Architecture & Interiors, Birmingham;

Fabrication, Kelly Building & Development

Forenza Carbon, Romo, Tennant &

Fabrication, PMP Marble & Granite, Troy

Co., Birmingham

Associates, Michigan Design Center, Troy

Flooring – Boen Oak Brown Jasper,

Sink – Stone Forest Papillon Vessel,

Windows – Marvin Windows, Bolyard

Table, Coffee – Campbell Cocktail Table,

Everlast Floors, Troy

Advance Plumbing and Heating Supply Co.,

Lumber, Birmingham

Arteriors

Pillows, Accent – Design, Marianne

Walled Lake

Table, Dining – 48-inch Round Ash Dining

Jones, LLC, Birmingham; Fabrication,

Tray and Soap Dispenser – Remy Large

ADDITIONAL PROJECT

Table, Giacometti, Verellen

Barbara Jones; Fabric, Kravet, Kravet | Lee

Tray and Soap Pump, Pigeon & Poodle

CONTRIBUTORS

Table, Display – Maison Console Table,

Jofa | Brunschwig & Fils, Michigan Design

Wall Treatment – Canvas Linen, Java,

Architect – Christopher J. Longe,

Hickory Chair

Center, Troy

Phillip Jeffries, Tennant & Associates,

Christopher J. Longe AIA Architecture &

Wall Paint – Benjamin Moore, Classic Gray

Rug – Herrick, Watch, Stark Carpet, Troy

Michigan Design Center, Troy

Interiors, Birmingham

Sconces – Arc Wall Lamp, Allied Maker

Window Treatment – Design, Marianne

Builder – John Kelly, Mark Belden, and Eric

OFFICE

Tables, Occasional – Charleston Forge

Jones, LLC, Birmingham; Fabrication,

Mallory, Kelly Building & Development Co.,

Armchairs and Ottoman – Averline

Wall Treatment – Design, Marianne Jones,

Designs Designs Ltd., Wixom; Fabric, Linen

Birmingham

Lounge Chairs and Ottoman, Hickory Chair;

LLC, Birmingham, Christopher J. Longe

Sateen Marble, Holly Hunt, Tennant &

Countertop Fabrication – PMP Marble &

Fabric, Pollack, Tennant & Associates,

AIA Architecture & Interiors, Birmingham;

Associates, Michigan Design Center, Troy

Granite, Troy

Michigan Design Center, Troy

Fabrication, Aria Custom Cabinetry,

Armchairs, Wingback – Martin Host

Rochester Hills

Chairs, Hickory Chair

Both pages: The lounge (far left and far right) features everything one could need for a night in. A third-floor guest bedroom makes visitors feel right at home.

Home Entertainment System – Neal EXTERIOR

Check, SoundCheck, Southfield

Building Materials – Cedar Shake

Landscape Architecture – Matt Mosher, Mosher Design Co., Royal Oak

Cabinetry – Design, Marianne Jones,

POWDER ROOM

Landscaping – Matt Mosher, Mosher

LLC, Birmingham, Christopher J. Longe

Cabinet – Perspectives Cabinetry, Troy

Design Co., Royal Oak

AIA Architecture & Interiors, Birmingham;

Countertop – Onix Quartzite, PMP Marble

Masonry – Scott Albaugh, Albaugh

Fabrication, Aria Custom Cabinetry,

& Granite, Troy

Masonry Stone & Tile Inc., Waterford

Rochester Hills

Flooring – Boen Oak Brown Jasper,

Township

Desk – Design, Marianne Jones, LLC,

Everlast Floors, Troy

Paint Color – Benjamin Moore, Amherst

Birmingham; Fabrication, ANA Woodwork

Flower Arrangements – Olive’s Bloombox,

Gray

Studio, Oak Park

Ferndale

Siding – Rheinzink

DETROITDESIGNMAG.COM | FALL 2022

046.FT.MJones.Fall.22_FINAL.indd 55

55

8/25/22 11:57 AM

NEW LIFE

Modern Love Whole-house renovation gives a 1920s Craftsman a Mid-century spin TEXT BY JEANINE MATLOW PHOTOGRAPHY BY LAURA MCCAFFERY

I

n this totally revamped Royal Oak home, the magic happens before you reach the front door. The overhaul was a team effort between Dan Davis and Paul Johnson with Dan Davis Design in Ferndale, and homeowner Jeannine Caesar, who lives with her husband, Tim Keffer, and their daughter, Peyton Keffer. The deep charcoal exterior exudes a Mid-century Modern feel that continues once you’re inside, while horizontal wood slats define the porch, which features a new ceiling, siding, flooring, and steps. “Everything down to the mailbox (was redone),” Davis says. “(And all) the little details bring it together.”

WELCOME HOME!

A Mid-century look is apparent as soon as you reach the front door of this Royal Oak home. In the living room, the TV fades into the dark gray finish of the new tile fireplace.

The designer and homeowner met when they worked together in advertising. Years ago, Davis helped Caesar find ways to display her collections in the home. “If you take two creative people and put them in the same room, they can clash sometimes, or they can play off each other; we played off each other. She has so many ideas, it wasn’t necessarily us leading the design so much as a collaboration,” he says. “She (just) needed help editing her ideas and making sure the big picture was always top of mind.”

56 DETROIT DESIGN | Fall 2022

056.FT.DDavis.Fall.22.indd 56

8/23/22 11:35 AM

NEW LIFE

Davis and Caesar agree that both projects were a joint effort. “The first time was about how to utilize the existing space; (this time), we got to start from scratch,” Davis says. Caesar adds: “Before, we tried to create (spaces for) things, but now the architecture sings more.”

Caesar says she bought the house back in 1989, before she was married. Prior to the recent renovation, she and her husband considered moving and looked at other homes, but they had no luck. “We love our house,” she says. “This was about making it more open.”

“YOU DON’T ALWAYS HAVE CLIENTS WITH STRONG IDEAS AND A STRONG AESTHETIC. WITH JEANNINE, THAT’S ALL THERE, SO YOU JUST HAVE TO MAKE SENSE OF IT AND PULL IT TOGETHER ... ” — DAN DAVIS

DETROITDESIGNMAG.COM | Fall 2022

056.FT.DDavis.Fall.22.indd 57

57

8/23/22 11:35 AM

NEW LIFE

58

DETROIT DESIGN | Fall 2022

056.FT.DDavis.Fall.22.indd 58

8/23/22 11:35 AM

NEW LIFE

ARTSY IN AND OUT

Both pages, clockwise from far left: A new composite deck is perfect for gatherings. A hallway features an Italian light fixture that once hung in the dining room. Angled ceiling beams make a statement in the kitchen. Another living room/stairway perspective.

A new composite deck on the side of the house stretches the modest footprint. “With the glass doors opening up to that area, it makes the space feel huge (and gives a) connection from inside to outside,” Davis says. An outdoor sofa and woven chairs are arranged below a metal awning designed by Caesar, a creative-director-turnedceramicist. “The deck is like another room,” she says. “We eat out there all the time.”

New wood floors on the main level start in the front room/living room, where an original beam was left exposed. “It gives it a little industrial feel,” Caesar says. Vertical wood slats along the staircase reveal a light blue accent wall. The homeowner’s inspired workspace, below the stairs, features a vintage Gehry chair and a Jack light by Tom Dixon.

In the living room, the TV fades into the dark gray finish of the new tile fireplace, where a built-in cubby highlights art with a personal connection.

Special pieces include a miniature chair made by Caesar and a charcoal done by her husband.

DETROITDESIGNMAG.COM | Fall 2022

056.FT.DDavis.Fall.22.indd 59

59

8/23/22 11:36 AM

NEW LIFE

Angled ceiling beams make a statement in the kitchen, which was expanded by knocking down walls and adding two sets of sliding glass doors that follow the Mid-century philosophy of bringing the outside in. “We wanted to open up the space, but also have it open to the exterior,” Davis explains.

Caesar loves the results. “I had a galley kitchen before,” she says. “It’s so nice to be organized and have a place for everything. In my other kitchen, I would put cookie sheets from the oven on top of a garbage can. The way this kitchen works is so beautiful.”

The way it looks makes a difference, as well, with white upper cabinets and gray lower cabinets that complement engineered quartz perimeter counters and a terrazzo-topped island.

A dimensional hexagon tile backsplash “kind of sparkles when you walk by,” Caesar says. Metal pendants work their way around the room, and orange strikes a cheerful note on the counter stools and the stove. The pantry and fridge flank storage, surface, and display space for Caesar’s pottery and collections.

SMART DESIGN

Both pages, clockwise from right: The kitchen has white upper cabinets and gray lower cabinets that complement quartz counters. The master bedroom boasts wood beams and a stud wall behind the bed to display art. New windows were installed throughout.

“When I’m upstairs and look out the window, I feel like I’m in a treehouse,” Jeannine Caesar says. A terazzo-topped island in the kitchen is a creative nod to the Mid-century look.

60 DETROIT DESIGN | Fall 2022

056.FT.DDavis.Fall.22.indd 60

8/23/22 11:36 AM

NEW LIFE

DETROITDESIGNMAG.COM | Fall 2022

056.FT.DDavis.Fall.22.indd 61

61

8/23/22 11:36 AM

NEW LIFE

Charcoal-colored ceramic tiles with distinct finishes make a statement in the main-floor bathroom. Caesar found the floor tile first. “It’s super distressed, and I like that well-worn look against the honed tile on the walls,” she says.

“It’s a very dramatic space,” Davis adds. “She wanted a dark bathroom with a pop of the light wood seen in Mid-century Modern design. The lighting took a little effort; each fixture has its own discussion.”

A similar pairing appears in the secondfloor master bath, where another floating vanity contrasts with dark tile. “It doesn’t feel dark because of the ceiling height, the windows, and the white walls,” Davis explains.

Caesar says she enjoyed the creative process. “As a designer, Dan gets to know you.

It’s not about making it his design; it’s your design, together. The team is good at figuring out your personality.”

Davis appreciates her input. “It was a unique project,” he says. “You don’t always have clients with strong ideas and a strong aesthetic. With Jeannine, that’s all there, so you just have to make sense of it and pull it together — which is fun in a different way. It’s like having a design partner instead of a client.”

BUYER’S GUIDE INTERIOR DESIGNER Dan Davis Design, Ferndale, dandavisdesign.com

Featured Business Virginia Tile Co, Wall Tile - Master Bathroom, locations in Troy, Livonia, and Farmington Hills, virginiatile.com. For more information on this company, see page 8.

BATHROOM, MASTER Cabinet – Wetstyle, Herald Wholesale, Troy Cabinet, Medicine – Kohler, Kohler Signature Store, Birmingham ADDING DRAMA

Above: Charcoal-colored ceramic tiles with distinct finishes and a floating vanity make a statement in the main-floor powder room. Below: A similar pairing appears in the second-floor master bath where a floating vanity contrasts with dark tile.

Countertop – Wetstyle, Herald Wholesale, Troy Flooring – Jeffrey Court, Beaver Tile & Stone, Michigan Design Center, Troy Sconces – West Elm Wall Paint – Benjamin Moore, Decorator’s White Wall Tile – Virginia Tile Co., Troy BEDROOM, MASTER Bed Frame – West Elm Chandelier – West Elm Rug – West Elm Table, Bedside – AllModern Wall Paint – Benjamin Moore, Decorator’s White HALLWAY Artwork – Kathleen Coe Wall Paint – Benjamin Moore, Decorator’s White KITCHEN Backsplash – Exagoni, TileBar Bar Stools – The Lucy Stool, Bend Goods, 2Modern Cabinetry – Kastler Construction Inc., Clawson

62 DETROIT DESIGN | Fall 2022

056.FT.DDavis.Fall.22.indd 62

8/25/22 12:58 PM

NEW LIFE

Ceiling Treatment – Custom, Design Scavenger, Royal Oak; Fabrication, Kastler Construction Inc., Clawson Chair, Decorative – LCM Eames Chair, Vertu, Royal Oak Countertop – Caesarstone, Kastler Construction Inc., Clawson Flooring – Kastler Construction Inc., Clawson Hood – Zephyr, Specialties Showroom, Berkley Lighting, Island – Nuevo, Herald Wholesale, Troy Planters – Anthropologie Shelves, Floating – Custom, Kastler Construction Inc., Clawson Stove – Bertazzoni, Specialties Showroom, Berkley Table, Wooden Occasional – Custom, Brandon Stanko, Rochester Torso – Takaan, Ridgefield Gallery, Ortonville Wall Paint – Benjamin Moore, Decorator’s White LIVING ROOM Artwork, Graphic – Annie Einheuser Door – Custom, Kastler Construction Inc., Clawson Entertainment Stand – Custom, Design Scavenger, Royal Oak; Fabrication, Kastler Construction Inc., Clawson Flooring – Kastler Construction Inc., Clawson

PLANTERS’ PUNCH

Organic touches and sculptural accents create an intriguing vignette overlooking the deck.

Sofa – Rove Concepts Wall Paint – Benjamin Moore, Decorator’s White Construction Inc., Clawson

Stair Partition – Custom, Design

ADDITIONAL PROJECT

PATIO

Mirror – Ikea

Scavenger, Royal Oak; Fabrication, Kastler

CONTRIBUTORS

Awning – Custom, Design Scavenger, Royal

Wall Treatment – Cercan Tile, Troy

Construction Inc., Clawson

Architect – Ekocite Architecture,

Wall Paint – Benjamin Moore, Decorator’s

Royal Oak

White; Accent, Benjamin Moore, Waterfall

Builder – Kastler Construction Inc.,

Oak; Fabrication, Kastler Construction Inc., Clawson

STAIRS

Deck – Trex, Kastler Construction Inc.,

Artwork, Graphic – Annie Einheuser

Clawson

Artwork, Stairs – Custom, Design

EXTERIOR

Extra Sourcing – Design Scavenger

Furniture – Article

Scavenger, Royal Oak

Building Materials – Wood and Composite

(Jeannine Caesar), Royal Oak

POWDER ROOM

Chair, Desk – Hat Trick Chair, Knoll

Flooring and Deck – Trex

Cabinet – Wetstyle, Herald Wholesale, Troy

Desk – LumiSource

Paint Color – Benjamin Moore, Decorator’s

Flooring – Cercan Tile, Troy

Flooring – Kastler Construction Inc.,

White

Light Fixture – Custom, Design

Clawson

Scavenger, Royal Oak; Fabrication, Kastler

Sculpture, Geometric – Tom Dixon

Clawson

DETROITDESIGNMAG.COM | Fall 2022

056.FT.DDavis.Fall.22.indd 63

63

8/25/22 11:59 AM

HOUSE LOVE

64 DETROIT DESIGN | Fall 2022

064.FT.PSinger.Fall.22.indd 64

8/23/22 11:33 AM

HOUSE LOVE

ART ON THE MENU

Her Own Stamp A tour of interior designer Pam Singer-Nodel’s Birmingham home TEXT BY TRACY DONOHUE PHOTOGRAPHY BY BETH SINGER

G

rowing up in a family of homebuilders, Pam SingerNodel’s attraction to interior design was sparked at a young age. “It’s a natural thing for me; I grew up going on jobs with my dad. I can’t imagine doing anything else,” she says.

After earning a graphics design degree from American University in Washington, D.C., and an interior design degree from the New York School of Interior Design, Singer-Nodel began her career fashioning interior spaces for hotel chains. She moved back to Michigan nearly three decades ago and serendipitously started her interior design business, Pamela Singer & Associates. “(My husband and I) built a house for our family, and I decorated it. Someone visiting loved what I had done and asked for help with

This page: A Holly Hunt dining table and bright art star in the dining area. Opposite page: The dining room from another perspective.

their house,” she recalls. “It’s been word-of-mouth and never a dull moment ever since. I’m very lucky.”

About five years ago, Singer-Nodel and her husband, Richard Nodel, sold their Orchard Lake home, which had been designed by the late, renowned contemporary architect Irving Tobocman. “It was so hard to leave. I loved everything about that house, but my life was centered in the Birmingham area,” the designer says.

The couple was elated to find a home in Birmingham with a more modern rather than a traditional feel. The 5,000-square-foot residence was built about 30 years ago, and it had never been updated. “My husband fell in love with the house. I knew we’d have to gut it to make it our own. It was a dated, ‘needs everything’ house with a choppy layout. Now that it’s done, I’m obsessed with it,” Singer-Nodel admits.

“The house is located on a typical Birmingham lot, so it almost has a large townhouse feel,” she continues. “There’s a four-car garage that takes up most of the backyard, and a screened-in porch, so there’s no backyard maintenance.”

DETROITDESIGNMAG.COM | Fall 2022

064.FT.PSinger.Fall.22.indd 65

65

8/23/22 11:33 AM

HOUSE LOVE

Since Singer-Nodel operates her business from her home, it was essential to have ample office space in which to work and hold client meetings. “It’s a beautiful room located right off the screened-in porch, so I can work inside or out.

I get a lot of jobs because of my home. It’s easier for some people to hire a designer when they’ve seen how they live.” While she brings clients into her home for meetings and inspiration, she emphasizes that all selections must be viewed in the client’s own home and under their lighting.

Singer-Nodel worked with builder Randy Spagna (“the best of the best”) on her extensive home project, which took about a year to complete.

During the process, she says she discovered that being her own client was challenging. “People hire me because they’ve seen my work and like it. I provide expertise and guidance, and there’s trust. As a designer, you’re constantly seeing new choices. There were so many ‘I have to have this’ things that came up while my home project was in process. It was so difficult. Ultimately, I just went with my gut.”

Throughout the house, striking, black-stained wide-plank oak floors anchor and balance the high ceilings, and add warmth to the white walls.

The couple’s artwork collection provides splashes of color. “Art adds another texture or layer to the walls,” Singer-Nodel explains. “This house has outstanding wall space to showcase art.”

AROUND THE HEARTH

A soaring fireplace takes center stage in the living room. Comfortable seating makes this a favorite spot.

66 DETROIT DESIGN | Fall 2022

064.FT.PSinger.Fall.22.indd 66

8/23/22 11:33 AM

HOUSE LOVE

LOOK OUT!

Huge windows in the living room ensure there’s plenty of natural light and bring the outdoors in.

Among the many renovation updates, Singer-Nodel looked to the future and had an elevator installed to ensure comfort in their next phase of life.

While Singer-Nodel is passionate about the entire house, she shares that her favorite room is the kitchen. She worked with John Morgan at Perspectives Cabinetry in Troy to create a statement white galley kitchen that won first place in the Sub-Zero, Wolf, and Cove Kitchen Design Contest in 2017-18.

“Everything always revolves around the kitchen, and in every kitchen something must shine,” she says. In her kitchen, the focal point is the refrigerator area, which is flanked by large display shelves — and, above the refrigerator, there’s a pop of “unexpected fun,” courtesy of Campbell Soup-themed artwork by street artist Mr. Brainwash.

DETROITDESIGNMAG.COM | Fall 2022

064.FT.PSinger.Fall.22.indd 67

67

8/23/22 11:34 AM

HOUSE LOVE

While there’s no upper cabinetry in the kitchen, due to the configuration of the windows, the lower cabinets have a white lacquered finish with flush, channel-set doors topped with white statuary marble countertops for a streamlined look. White honed marble is featured on the kitchen walls and stainless-steel island’s waterfall countertop.

A scullery area with a pantry and coffee bar was created after removing a fireplace between the kitchen and dining room. Singer-Nodel says the area can also be used by a bartender when entertaining — which she hopes to do more of at this stage of the pandemic.

“I love the openness, light, and grandness of the house. It was a huge change from our Orchard Lake house, and my style has changed, too — I’m more modern and classic now, with touches of Deco. My inspiration for this house was to make it clean, classic, and timeless. It’s all these things, and I love it.”

68 DETROIT DESIGN | Fall 2022

064.FT.PSinger.Fall.22.indd 68

8/23/22 11:34 AM

HOUSE LOVE

CLEAN LINES

This page: While there’s no upper cabinetry in the kitchen due to the configuration of the windows, the lower cabinets have a white lacquered finish with flush, channel-set doors topped with marble countertops, for a streamlined look.

Opposite page: The powder room’s simple palette complements the colorful art in nearby spaces.

DETROITDESIGNMAG.COM | Fall 2022

064.FT.PSinger.Fall.22.indd 69

69

8/23/22 11:34 AM

HOUSE LOVE

BUYER’S GUIDE

MIX MASTER

DINING ROOM

& Associates, Michigan Design Center, Troy

Artwork, Flowers – Donald Sultan

Rug – Stark Carpet, Troy

Artwork, Woman – Kelly Reemsten

Sconces – Custom

Drapery – Designs Designs, Wixom

Sofa – Custom

INTERIOR DESIGNER

Table, Dining – Holly Hunt

Wall Paint – Benjamin Moore, Decorator’s

Pam Singer-Nodel, Pamela Singer &

Wall Paint – Benjamin Moore, Decorator’s

White

Associates, Birmingham

White

pamelasingerdesign.com

POWDER ROOM KITCHEN

Flooring – Wood

Bar Stools – deAurora

Lighting, Mirror – Custom, Randy Spagna,

Tennant & Associates, Pillows,

Cabinetry – Perspectives Cabinetry, Troy

Winnick Homes, Bloomfield Hills

Accent – Living Room, Wallpaper

Countertop – Marble

Mirror – Reid Glass

– Powder Room, Michigan Design

Drawers, Stainless Steel – Perspectives

Sink and Vanity – Michigan Marble, Ciot,

Center, Troy, michigandesign.com

Cabinetry, Troy

Troy

For more information on this

Refrigerator – Sub-Zero

Wallpaper – Phillip Jeffries, Tennant &

company, see page 71.

Sconces – 1st Dibs

Associates, Michigan Design Center, Troy

Featured Businesses

White honed marble is featured on the kitchen walls and the stainless-steel island’s waterfall contertop.

Wall Paint – Benjamin Moore, Decorator’s Wolf / Sub-Zero, Refrigerator, –

White

Kitchen, Auburn Hills, subzero-wolf.com. For more

LIVING ROOM

information on this company,

Armchairs – William Switzer

see page 7.

Artwork – Donald Sultan Fireplace Treatment – Limestone Lamp, Floor – Holly Hunt Pillows, Accent – Holly Hunt and Tennant

70 DETROIT DESIGN | Fall 2022

064.FT.PSinger.Fall.22.indd 70

8/25/22 12:07 PM

Perfect Details INSIDE & OUT

Masterful design + expert installation for a kitchen you’ll love to live in!

Visit our Design Center with expansive displays featuring inspiration for every room in your home.

A M A N S F A M I LY C O M P A N Y

607 Woodward Street | Rochester | 248.651.9411 | dillmanupton.com

Celebrating 30 years at the Michigan Design Center TENNANT & ASSOCIATES | 248.643.6140 | tennant@tennantassoc.com

071_DDF22.indd 1

8/23/22 12:19 PM

We Have the Look... That Fits Your Style

charfoos design Doors • Screens Fireplace Tools • Metal Mantels

contemporary interiors

Royal Oak 248•582 •1084

www.bourlierbbq.com 32128 Woodward Ave.

charfoosdesign.com 248 593 9393

45th Year as DETROIT’S BEST FLORIST!

Celebrate Beautifully Everyday and luxury designs for all of life’s celebrations

In Birmingham 33866 Woodward Ave. 48009

blossomsbirmingham.com

072_DDF22.indd 1

(248)

644-4411

8/22/22 9:35 AM

COVER STORY

PLEASE COME IN!

A Quadrille wallcovering in the foyer was custom-colored in gold and adds to the welcomingi feel in the foyer.

Colonial Makeover Mixing big-picture goals with stylish details brings this Bloomfield Hills home to life TEXT BY MEGAN SWOYER PHOTOGRAPHY BY MARTIN VECCHIO

I

nterior designer Dayna Rasschaert is a big-picture designer, but don’t think for a second that she’s not into soulful details, right down to the front doorknob — in this case a piece by Water Street Brass that has knurled detail around the edge.

The owner of Bloomfield Hills-based Dayna Flory Interiors is crazy about other detail elements, too, like the custom-colored wallcovering in this home’s foyer — a Quadrille

wallcovering that turned both the homeowners’ and the designer’s heads. It also wowed judges in this year’s Detroit Design awards competition, winning honors in the wallpaper category. “We loved the motion of it, but I didn’t want it too strong, so we custom-colored it in gold. It’s more subtle,” Rasschaert says.

Then there’s the charming flamingo wallpaper in a children’s bathroom. “It’s very fun. I mean, you don’t want flamingos in certain rooms, but it works here!”

DETROITDESIGNMAG.COM | Fall 2022

073.FT.DFlory.Fall.22.indd 73

73

8/23/22 11:30 AM

COVER STORY

Each room in the five-bedroom, 4.5-bath Bloomfield Hills Colonial features creative touches and well-thought-out furnishings that are both practical for a large family with three dogs and pretty. In fact, beyond the wallpaper, several spaces including the master closet, dining room, and laundry/mud room won awards in this year’s Detroit Design awards competition. One of the most unique elements is the Schumacher fabric dining table. “Schumacher will laminate fabric or treat it with a coating, so basically the table is upholstered. It works great and you don’t have to worry about scratching or wear and tear,” Rasschaert says. Color details also wow, like the rich Benjamin Moore black paint that coats the pantry cabinetry, the front door (inside and out), and the living room fireplace. “The color has a blue undertone; it’s a beautiful black,” the designer says.

“When I walk into each room I see details that spark happiness,” the homeowner says. The goal was to update the 1990s interior of the classic home and make the space function for a family of eight (including three grade-school-age kids) and a crew of pets. They had previously lived on a smaller lot in Birmingham and wanted more space for a larger yard and a pool, among other things.

Rasschaert started working with the family right before Covid hit. “After our first meeting, I knew we were going to be a great team. She (the wife) has a real strong sense of style.” The plan was to work on a few rooms, but “in the end, we renovated just about every space in the house,” Rasschaert says. The homeowner says her design style stems from her appreciation of the outdoors and wanting to bring a lot of those elements into her home.

Dog-friendly appeal comes in the way of several accents, including the rugs in the dining room and the den. “They’re cowhide and they’re indestructible. They’re also kid-friendly. You could spill anything on them and it would come out,” the designer says.

CALL FOR CREATIVITY

This page: “The staircase had a handrail with a newel on the right side and was partially in the dining room,” designer Dayna Rasschaert says. They changed the configuration and gave the staircase presence. Opposite page: One of the most unique elements in the home is the Schumacher fabric dining table.

74

DETROIT DESIGN | Fall 2022

073.FT.DFlory.Fall.22.indd 74

8/23/22 11:31 AM

COVER STORY

DETROITDESIGNMAG.COM | Fall 2022

073.FT.DFlory.Fall.22.indd 75

75

8/23/22 11:31 AM

COVER STORY

Although the team worked within the existing footprint, some of the layout was changed, including the dining room and stairway. “The staircase had a handrail with a newel on the right side and was partially in the dining room. We encased the opening and added an arch, so it looks more like an intentional wall. It gives the stairway its own look,” Rasschaert explains.

In the kitchen, Rasschaert and the team salvaged what they could. “We painted the perimeter cabinetry a brighter white before adding new hardware,” she says. New countertops, pendant lighting, and a handsome new island round out the beautiful space. “We built the island from scratch because we wanted seating at the end, and we wanted a warming drawer,” the designer adds.

ROOM FOR ALL

Both pages: The handsome kitchen, pantry, and breakfast nook. The island was built from scratch to expand the seating area.

76

DETROIT DESIGN | Fall 2022

073.FT.DFlory.Fall.22.indd 76

8/23/22 11:31 AM

COVER STORY

DETROITDESIGNMAG.COM | Fall 2022

073.FT.DFlory.Fall.22.indd 77

77

8/23/22 11:31 AM

COVER STORY

A nearby nook features a darling banquette, designed by Rasschaert in a green Schumacher seating fabric treated for stain-resistance. The builder created drawers beneath, for storage. The bleached walnut table, from California, pairs well with the black-leather chairs the homeowners already owned. Special details are important here, too: Each of the children has their initial hanging on the wall in the way of a typewriter key photo, “And they sit beneath their initial,” Rasschaert says.

More makeovers occurred in the living room, where a striking black fireplace, which used to look like an “old-fashioned wedding cake with scrolls and moldings everywhere” takes center stage. Rasschaert added clean lines and moldings, and today the fireplace warms up the space considerably — as does the artwork, which once hung in the homeowners’ master bedroom, and is now placed above the mantel. “It fits there perfectly,” Rasschaert says of the striking blackand-white piece depicting what appears to be a winged woman. The living room’s settee is covered in an indoor-outdoor Schumacher fabric, “so the white is forgiving,” Rasschaert explains.

Detailed drapes in a cream and smoky-blue hue feature embroidery and beads.

“THE HOMEOWNER’S DISTINCTIVE STYLE MEANS THE OVERALL LOOK IS LAYERS OF ELEVATED FUN.” — DAYNA RASSCHAERT

78

ENHANCEMENTS

Both pages, clockwise from above: Rich, dark colors complement the lighter tones in the living room, where there’s a light-filled sitting area near large windows. A cute children’s bath is awash in flamingos.

A dressing room features magnificent cabinetry work with a mix of materials, by MAC Construction in Royal Oak.

DETROIT DESIGN | Fall 2022

073.FT.DFlory.Fall.22.indd 78

8/23/22 11:31 AM

COVER STORY

DETROITDESIGNMAG.COM | Fall 2022

073.FT.DFlory.Fall.22.indd 79

79

8/23/22 11:32 AM

COVER STORY

FUN THROUGHOUT

Above: Pops of green and textured pieces in the den showcase the creativity of both the designer and the homeowners. Below: A chic carpet pattern in the dressing room is “one of my favorites of all time, a Missoni,” Rasschaert says.

The den is one of the most unique rooms.

Rasschaert says it was a blank slate and offered opportunity for whimsy. “It was fun to have a pattern on the sofa in an indoor-outdoor Schumacher fabric and then rich green blockprint pillows. A shearling-style chair is a cozy spot for reading and I love the ball pillow in the chair and the newsprint wallpaper,” Rasschaert says. The fireplace received new tile and a limestone threshold.

“The homeowner’s distinctive style means the overall look is layers of elevated fun,” Rasschaert says. “Just like the family, the design is playful and energetic. It’s a happy house.” Adds the homeowner: “Dayna and her crew have done an amazing job morphing our house into a bright, fun, livable home for our family and friends to enjoy.”

80 DETROIT DESIGN | Fall 2022

073.FT.DFlory.Fall.22.indd 80

8/23/22 11:32 AM

COVER STORY

GREEN SCENE

BUYER’S GUIDE

A unique chest in the den continues the use of green in that space.

The homeowner says her design style stems from her appreciation of the outdoors and wanting to bring a lot of those elements into her home.

INTERIOR DESIGNER Dayna Rasschaert, Dayna Flory Interiors, Bloomfield Hills, daynafloryinteriors.com

Featured Businesses Tennant & Associates, Booth – Breakfast Nook, Michigan Design Center, Troy, michigandesign.com. For

Lamp, Chest – Visual Comfort, City Lights

more information on this company,

Detroit, Michigan Design Center, Troy

see page 71.

Mirror – Horchow Ottoman – Crate & Barrel

Virginia Tile Co., Bathtub, flooring

Rug (Green) – Kyle Bunting

– Bathroom, Flooring – Dressing

Rug (White) – Professional Rug Works,

Room, locations in Farmington Hills,

Troy

Livonia and Troy, virginiatile.com. For

Sconces – Visual Comfort, City Lights

more information on this company,

Detroit, Michigan Design Center, Troy

see page 8.

Sofa – Custom, Dayna Flory Interiors; Fabric, Schumacher, Michigan Design Center, Troy

BATHROOM

Table, Occasional – CB2

Art – France & Son

Tables, End – Worlds Away

Bathtub – Kravet, Universal Plumbing

Tray – Spring Sweet, Holland

Supply, Oak Park; Tile, Kravet, Virginia Tile

Wall Treatment – Kravet, Kravet|Lee

Co., Troy

Jofa|Brunschwig & Fils, Michigan Design

Chandelier – Kravet, Regina Andrew

Center, Troy

Detroit, Wyandotte

Shelving and Cabinetry – MAC

Armchair – Hickory Chair

Construction, Royal Oak

Bench – Custom, Dayna Flory Interiors,

Flooring – Virginia Tile Co., Kravet, Troy

DINING ROOM

Vanity – MAC Construction, Royal Oak

Bloomfield Hills; Fabric, Schumacher,

Wall Treatment – Cole & Son, Kravet,

Chairs, Dining (Teal) – Ballard Designs

Wall Paint – Benjamin Moore, Super White

Michigan Design Center, Troy

Kravet|Lee Jofa |Brunschwig & Fils,

Chairs, Dining (White) – Janus et Cie

Window Shade – Conrad, Holly Hunt

Bench (Occasional Table) – Made Goods

Michigan Design Center, Troy

Chandelier – Oly Studio

Window Shade – Julia Knevels Interiors,

Drapery – Julia Knevels Interiors,

FOYER

Birmingham

Birmingham

Birmingham

Fixture, Ceiling – Visual Comfort, City

Fireplace – MAC Construction, Royal Oak

Lamps, Table – Visual Comfort, City Lights

Lights Detroit, Michigan Design Center, Troy

Lamp, Floor – West Elm

BREAKFAST NOOK

Detroit, Michigan Design Center, Troy

Flooring – Refinished White Oak

Pillow, Accent – Schumacher, Michigan

Art – Roy Barloga, Barloga Studios

Mirror – Regina Andrew Detroit, Wyandotte

Planter – Crate & Barrel

Design Center, Troy

Booth – Custom, Dayna Flory Interiors,

Rug – Professional Rug Works, Troy

Rug – Vintage

Rug – Vintage Beni, Etsy

Bloomfield Hills and MAC Construction,

Shelf – MAC Construction, Royal Oak

Runner – Stark Carpet, Troy

Sconce – Visual Comfort, City Lights

Royal Oak; Fabric, Schumacher and

Table, Dining – Custom, Dayna Flory

Sconce – Visual Comfort, City Lights

Detroit, Michigan Design Center, Troy

Pollack, Schumacher and Tennant &

Interiors, Bloomfield Hills; Fabric,

Detroit, Michigan Design Center, Troy

Table, Occasional – CB2

Associates, Michigan Design Center, Troy

Schumacher, Michigan Design Center, Troy

Wall Treatment – Quadrille, Rozmallin,

Wall Paint – Benjamin Moore, Super White

Centerpiece – Mr. Brown

Wallcovering – Schumacher, Michigan

Michigan Design Center, Troy

Chairs, Dining – Grayson Living

Design Center, Troy

Chandelier – Regina Andrew Detroit,

Drapery – Julia Knevels Interiors,

PANTRY KITCHEN

Bowl – Home Goods, Bloomfield Hills

Wyandotte

DRESSING ROOM

Countertop – Ciot, Troy

Cabinetry, Countertop, and Shelving –

Table, Dining – Noir

Armchair – Grayson Living

Drapery – RH

MAC Construction, Royal Oak

Wall Paint – Benjamin Moore, Super White

Chair, Vanity – Amazon

Faucet, Sink – Waterstone, Universal

Flower Pot – Trader Joe’s

Countertop – Ciot, Troy

Plumbing Supply, Oak Park

Gumball Machine – Carousel, Amazon

DEN

Flooring – Kravet, Virginia Tile Co., Troy

Lighting, Island – Hudson Valley, Lighting

Armchair – CB2

Lamp – Visual Comfort, City Lights Detroit,

Resource Studio, Michigan Design Center,

ADDITIONAL PROJECT

Art – Natural Curiosities

Michigan Design Center, Troy

Troy

CONTRIBUTOR

Chest – Hickory Chair

Mirror – Chelsea House

Stools, Counter – Made Goods

General Contractor – Shane McClure,

Drapery – Julia Knevels Interiors,

Sconces – Visual Comfort, City Lights

Wall Paint – Benjamin Moore, Super White

MAC Construction, Royal Oak

Birmingham

Detroit, Michigan Design Center, Troy

LIVING ROOM

DETROITDESIGNMAG.COM | Fall 2022

073.FT.DFlory.Fall.22.indd 81

81

8/25/22 12:01 PM

MODERN-EURO

Comfort and Joy This Northville home is both modern and classic, with intimate spaces, many fireplaces, and loads of luxe for family entertaining TEXT BY PATTY LANOUE STEARNS PHOTOGRAPHY BY JOHN CARLSON

W

hen Carrie Long sat down with her clients to talk about the design for their new home in Northville, there was no push-and-pull, as often happens in many first-time meetings.

“It was an amazing and electric design session,” Long, of Royal Oak’s Carrie Long Interiors, recalls. “They were extremely knowledgeable about construction and building, and they came with great ideas. We literally fed off each other in that session.”

The designer and clients were so engaged and in sync, Long says, she knew right away that it would be a fun and fantastic project. “The architect (TK Design and Associates of South Lyon) was hired before me, so we (were able to get) to work immediately,” she says. The new build would be an 8,700-square-foot home that blended Modern Farmhouse, Euro, and Tudor sensibilities. “It’s very classic,” Long says.

CUE THE CUSTOM

Designer Carrie Long’s team created many striking custom pieces for the house, including the sweeping stairs and railing in the entryway.

82

DETROIT DESIGN | Fall 2022

082.FT.CLong.Fall.22.indd 82

8/23/22 11:43 AM

MODERN-EURO

DETROITDESIGNMAG.COM | Fall 2022

082.FT.CLong.Fall.22.indd 83

83

8/23/22 11:43 AM

MODERN-EURO

The couple also loves entertaining friends and family, particularly their son, his wife, their daughter, and all of their cousins. As it turns out, every space is so inviting and calming, Long says, you want to enter but you never want to leave. “It’s a big, keeping-everyone-connected house,” she says.

The wide-open, Euro-style kitchen features a tray ceiling with handscraped beams. It’s equipped with high-end appliances, including a Wolf range and a raised and fully integrated Sub-Zero refrigerator. The island sports a cerused oak finish — a technique that creates a two-toned look, where the open grain of the wood is accentuated against a contrasting base color.

Just off the living room, with its coffered ceiling, intimate seating, and limestone fireplace, a four-season sitting room welcomes with a cushy down-and-foam-filled sectional, good lighting for reading, and views of the beautiful outdoors.

Scale was very important to this couple, so no room is too oversized.

Cozy, comfy, and inviting are the ruling adjectives, and warm is the feeling Long imbued throughout. Six fireplaces — in the living room, family room, office, master bedroom, and lower level — ensure the home is toasty throughout the cold-weather months.

84 DETROIT DESIGN | Fall 2022

082.FT.CLong.Fall.22.indd 84

8/23/22 11:43 AM

MODERN-EURO

OPEN & AIRY

This page: A Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams round table fits perfectly in the breakfast nook. Opposite page: A wide-open, Euro-style kitchen features a tray ceiling with hand-scraped beams. .

“IT’S VERY CLASSIC ... IT’S A BIG, KEEPING-EVERYONE-CONNECTED HOUSE.” — CARRIE LONG

DETROITDESIGNMAG.COM | Fall 2022

082.FT.CLong.Fall.22.indd 85

85

8/23/22 11:43 AM

MODERN-EURO

LUXE LIVING

86 DETROIT DESIGN | Fall 2022

082.FT.CLong.Fall.22.indd 86

Both pages, clockwise from this page: Luxurious details define this Northville home, from the living room to the sitting room to the master bedroom.

8/23/22 11:43 AM

MODERN-EURO

As the house was being built, Long says everybody — from the finish carpenters to the design staff — “became very friendly with the family. Now the landscaper goes biking with them.

You can’t help but fall in love with this family.”

Long so enjoyed the couple’s company — she describes them as “wildly successful and totally into family” — she invited them on to a trip to New York City to hunt for vintage and antique furnishings such as rugs, artwork, and lighting for their new home. For the sitting room, they were thrilled to find a wooden chaise from the deck of the Queen Elizabeth. The chandelier in the living room is another vintage find from New York.

The designer’s team created many striking custom pieces for the house, including handsome floor and accent pillows, the sweeping stairs and railing in the entry, a coffee table, the leatherwrapped mirror above the fireplace in the living room, and the master bedroom’s headboard.

DETROITDESIGNMAG.COM | Fall 2022

082.FT.CLong.Fall.22.indd 87

87

8/23/22 11:44 AM

MODERN-EURO

In the mahogany-stained office, the desk, ceiling light, fireplace, and built-in shelves were all designed by Long. “This was a true labor of love,” Long says.

The lower level is just as welcoming as the rest of the house, with a two-way fireplace, a bar, a dining area, and a huge, sitebuilt wine room with soft theater lights and European oak walls that can hold up to 1,500 bottles. Long designed the revolving glass doors and wine display.

For the husband, there’s also a full woodworking shop, where he makes his own furniture pieces, including the end tables in the sitting room. In the upper level, the wife has created a craft room as her personal space.

All in all, this place is a dream house for a loving family who will spend the rest of their days celebrating their togetherness in the most comfortable way.

NEVER LEAVE

Both pages, clockwise from above: A custom desk and rug make the office very accommodating. The lower level offers space for wine-tastings, games, lounging, you name it.

A hallway vignette is accented with intriguing art and books.

88

DETROIT DESIGN | Fall 2022

082.FT.CLong.Fall.22.indd 88

8/23/22 11:44 AM

MODERN-EURO

DETROITDESIGNMAG.COM | Fall 2022

082.FT.CLong.Fall.22.indd 89

89

8/23/22 11:45 AM

MODERN-EURO

BUYER’S GUIDE INTERIOR DESIGNER Carrie Long, Carrie Long Interiors, Royal Oak, carrielonginteriors.com

Featured Business Sub-Zero / Wolf, Range, Refrigerator - Kitchen, Auburn Hills, www.subzero-wolf.com. For more information on this company, see page 7.

BEDROOM, MASTER Armchairs – Custom Upholstery, Sunpan Bench – Brentano, Lee Industries Chandelier – Regina Andrew Detroit, Wyandotte Flooring – Everlast Floors, Troy Headboard – Custom, Carrie Long Interiors, Royal Oak Wall Paint – Benjamin Moore, Elmira White

Chairs, Bar – Williams-Sonoma

Lamp, Table – Visual Comfort

Stairs and Railing – Custom, Carrie Long

Rug – ABC Carpet & Home

Interiors, Royal Oak

Wall Paint – Benjamin Moore, Smoke

Table, Dining – Judy Frankel Antiques, Troy

LIVING ROOM

Flooring – Ciot, Troy

Embers

Table, End – Antique

Armchair (Gray) – Brentano, R. Jones

Pillows, Accent – Custom, Carrie Long

BREAKFAST NOOK

Wall Paint – Benjamin Moore, White Dove

Armchairs (Tan) – Pierre Frey, R. Jones

Interiors, Royal Oak

Chairs, Dining – Jerry Pair, Lee Industries

and Black Magic

Flooring – Everlast Floors, Troy

Pillows, Floor – Custom, Carrie Long

Mirror – Custom, Leather-Wrapped,

Interiors, Royal Oak

Chandelier – Williams-Sonoma

Fireplace – Ciot, Troy

Flooring – Everlast Floors, Troy

KITCHEN

Carrie Long Interiors, Royal Oak

Rugs – ABC Carpet & Home

Table, Dining – Mitchell Gold + Bob

Backsplash – Ciot, Troy

Pillows, Accent – Custom, Carrie Long

Sofa – Lee Industries

Williams

Bar Stools – HH Leather, Lee Industries

Interiors, Royal Oak

Tables, End – Global Views, Judy Frankel

Wall Paint – Benjamin Moore, Elmira White

Cabinetry – Perspectives Cabinetry, Troy

Rug – ABC Carpet & Home

Antiques, Troy

Ceiling Treatment – Tray with Hand-

Sofa – Brentano, Stewart

Wall Paint – Benjamin Moore, Seattle Mist

ENTRYWAY

Scraped Wood Beams

Table, Coffee – Custom, Carrie Long

Armchairs – Antique

Countertop – Madre Pearl Quartzite,

Interiors, Royal Oak

OFFICE

Chairs, Dining – Judy Frankel Antiques,

Granite Source, Ciot, Troy

Wall Paint – Benjamin Moore, China

Armchairs – HH Fabric, Lee Industries

Troy

Flooring – Everlast Floors, Troy

White

Chair, Desk – Jerry Pair, R. Jones

Chandelier – Visual Comfort

Lighting, Bar – Visual Comfort

Flooring – Ciot, Troy

Refrigerator – Sub-Zero

LOWER LEVEL

Royal Oak

Mirror – Judy Frankel Antiques, Troy

Sink – House of Rohl

Bench, Bar – Brentano, Lee Industries

Fireplace – Custom, Gray Stone, Carrie

Desk – Custom, Carrie Long Interiors,

90 DETROIT DESIGN | Fall 2022

082.FT.CLong.Fall.22.indd 90

8/25/22 12:57 PM

MODERN-EURO

Long Interiors, Royal Oak

Interiors, Royal Oak

Wine Display – Custom, Carrie Long

Flooring – Everlast Floors, Troy

Sectional – Glant, Lee Industries

Interiors, Royal Oak

Light, Ceiling – Custom, Carrie Long

Table, Coffee – Janus et Cie

Interiors, Royal Oak

Table, Occasional – Lee Industries

ADDITIONAL CONTRIBUTORS

Shelves, Built-In – Custom, Carrie Long

Wall Paint – Benjamin Moore, Seattle Mist

Architect – TK Design and Associates,

TABLE TALK

This page: Another perspective of the inviting sitting room. Opposite page: An antique table and vintage chairs combine to create a welcoming space for games or chit-chat.

South Lyon

Interiors, Royal Oak Wall Treatment – Minwax, Stained Walnut

WINE ROOM

Builder – Mike Miller Building Co.,

Window Shades – Designs Designs,

Armchairs – Judy Frankel Antiques, Troy

Northville

Wixom

Chairs, Dining – Vintage

Landscaping – Shecter Landscaping,

Doors, Glass – Custom, Revolving Single

Keego Harbor

SITTING ROOM

Pivot, Carrie Long Interiors, Royal Oak

Painter – AREi Paint Services, Beverly Hills

Armchair and Ottoman – Jerry Pair, Lee

Flooring, Tile – Ciot, Troy

Industries

Flooring, Wood – Everlast Floors, Troy

Blanket, Throw – Cristions, Birmingham

Rug – ABC Carpet & Home

Chaise Lounge – Antique

Sconces – The Urban Electric Co.

Fan – Lumens

Table, Coffee – Judy Frankel Antiques, Troy

Flooring – Everlast Floors, Troy

Table, Dining – Judy Frankel Antiques, Troy

Lamps, Floor – Visual Comfort

Wall Covering – Gray Woven Linen,

Pillows, Accent – Custom, Carrie Long

Aesthetics Wallpaper

DETROITDESIGNMAG.COM | Fall 2022

082.FT.CLong.Fall.22.indd 91

91

8/25/22 12:04 PM

S H O W

H O U S E

featuring Carrie Long Interiors

Photo by Linea Photo

JOIN US FOR A TOUR OF THIS RENOVATED, CIRCA 1930S HOME!

DDShowhouse.fp.DD.Fa22 V10.indd 1

PROCEEDS BENEFIT

PURCHASE TICKETS

CARRIE LONG’S VISION FOR A WARM AND WELCOMING FAMILY HOME WITH A TOUCH OF WEST COAST STYLE AND LIVABLE, SIMPLE ELEGANCE IS SURE TO INSPIRE.

November 12 & 13 Tickets $15 DetroitDesignMag.com

8/25/22 3:35 PM

DESIGN AMENDMENTS

Good Judgment Retiring judge’s Plymouth condo takes a threedecade leap into contemporary coolness TEXT BY PATTY LANOUE STEARNS PHOTOGRAPHY BY JEFF GARLAND

W

hen Michael Talbot was approaching retirement from his position as chief judge of the Michigan Court of Appeals and Court of Claims, he looked around his condo near downtown Plymouth and decided his digs needed a change, too. While the condo is in a wonderful neighborhood and Talbot can walk everywhere, the interior needed work.

“I thought, I’ve got to freshen it up,” he recalls.

“It was kind of stale, if you know what I mean.”

He contacted interior designer Kathleen

McGovern at her eponymous Grosse Pointe Park studio and asked if she would come and take a look. “I didn’t know where to turn,” Talbot says, “but I knew her work and thought highly of it.”

He also knew that he wanted something modern yet classic as he entered the next chapter of his life.

As they toured his 1,600-square-foot condo, built in the late 1970s, deciding what would stay and what had to go, Talbot remembers telling McGovern he liked this or that furnishing, “and there would be silence,” he says with a laugh. “I could hear her wheels turning, but I couldn’t read her.”

HOUSE OF BLUES

An inviting living room with classic appeal provides the homeowner with a cozy spot for entertaining.

DETROITDESIGNMAG.COM | Fall 2022

093.FT.KMcGovern.Fall.22.indd 93

93

8/23/22 11:41 AM

DESIGN AMENDMENTS

McGovern says the judge was a delight to work with, even though they were faced with many challenges — including transforming a dated palette of sunny yellow, gold, and red; popcorn ceilings; and some very last-century appointments.

“He had worked with a designer and, in its day, the condo was very nice,” McGovern says. “But that was several decades ago.

“We did have to do a little negotiating,” she adds. “He acquiesced when it came to a total redo of his kitchen; the dining room furnishings, which were bench-built in Canada; and his sleigh bed. But I gladly accepted two chinoiserie cabinets and a handful of Baker pieces.”

McGovern also happily worked with Talbot’s impressive collection of black-and-white etchings, and his alphabetized library filled with historical novels and books on architecture and Irish history.

One small hang-up, McGovern explains, involved the use of color. “The judge liked the jewel tones, especially amethyst and violet, and also burgundy, but he didn’t think he wanted blue.

Try as I might, I couldn’t work any magic unless I could inject some blue.”

McGovern and her team made their case, and the judge made his final decision: Go blue. “They were very patient, explaining X, Y, and Z to me, so I was willing to trust her,” Talbot says.

“The living room had a strong blue influence, which transitioned into aquamarine in the dining room. But his trust in my team extended all the way to allowing us to paint the living room ceiling a soft blue-gray (Sherwin-Williams’ Network Gray),” the designer says. “And the kitchen looks great in blues, too — it’s beautifully bedecked with a luminous blue Seneca hand-molded tile

R&R

Left: The living room’s Colonnade Tray Table Floor Lamp lights up the living room. Right: The office/library is one of the homeowner’s favorite places to be.

94 DETROIT DESIGN | Fall 2022

093.FT.KMcGovern.Fall.22.indd 94

8/23/22 11:42 AM

DESIGN AMENDMENTS

with Pewabic’s famous decorative inserts placed strategically throughout the backsplash.

“She really made a handsome space,” Talbot says.

“The important backgrounds were all up for grabs,” McGovern adds.

“We replaced all the original tile floors with 4.5-inch plank hardwood, replaced carpeted areas with comfortable wools, and selected beautiful handmade rugs for the kitchen, foyer, dining room, and bathrooms.”

McGovern’s team also updated the wall coverings and paint in every room, and “the luxury bath that was on his original list, along with the guest bath, were gutted and transformed into beautiful, functional rooms complete with heated floors, body sprays, and favorite pieces of art,” she says.

Talbot loves McGovern’s stunning changes: “She completely rethought the space. The primary bath floor and walls are all travertine, there’s marvelous cabinetry, and all new lighting.”

“I ALWAYS WANTED AN EAMES CHAIR. BLACK LEATHER WITH A CHERRY WOOD FRAME. I LIVE IN IT.” — MICHAEL TALBOT

DETROITDESIGNMAG.COM | Fall 2022

093.FT.KMcGovern.Fall.22.indd 95

95

8/23/22 11:42 AM

DESIGN AMENDMENTS

The den features another of Talbot’s original requests: “I always wanted an Eames chair,” he says. “Black leather with a cherry wood frame.

I live in it.”

That choice gave McGovern the cues she needed for the rest of his furnishings —custom bookcases, a comfy sleep sofa for the occasional overnight guest, and updated lighting. “Those came easily to us because his criteria were that everything needed to be comfortable, approachable, and stylish,” the designer says.

“His style is pretty transitional — updated classic, clean, and masculine.”

A total re-do of the window treatments was required to complete the den, and a mini office was created from the den’s walk-in closet, painted a brilliant green (“Just so it didn’t feel like a cave with no windows,” McGovern explains) with a sliding barn door to keep any mess out of sight.

McGovern says working in a multiple-unit building with common plumbing presented unique challenges. Making friends with the

SPARKLE & SHINE

This page: The foyer/center hall sparkles with a Calypso Chandelier in Vibrant Bronze from Ray Lighting Center. Opposite page: You can’t miss the kitchen’s pretty Pewabic tiles, interspersed throughout the luminous blue Seneca hand-molded backsplash.

96 DETROIT DESIGN | Fall 2022

093.FT.KMcGovern.Fall.22.indd 96

8/23/22 11:42 AM

DESIGN AMENDMENTS

DETROITDESIGNMAG.COM | Fall 2022

093.FT.KMcGovern.Fall.22.indd 97

97

8/23/22 11:42 AM

DESIGN AMENDMENTS

condo association’s building manager at the outset of the project helped to offset neighbors’ responses to frequent water shutoffs.

Because the home’s baths and kitchen were gutted and rebuilt, Talbot had to move out for a month to avoid all the dust, noise, and mess. He says it was well worth the inconvenience. And when he sees his neighbors he invites them in for a tour, to give them ideas of what could be done to their condos.

“I like coming home,” he says. “I’m proud of it.”

BUYER’S GUIDE SUMPTUOUS BATHS

This page: The homeowner’s favorite amethyst tone shows up in sisal wallpaper in the guest bath. Opposite page: The master bath is luxe with polished nickel lighting and beautiful custom cabinetry..

INTERIOR DESIGNER Kathleen McGovern, Kathleen McGovern Studio of Interior Design, Grosse Pointe Park, kathleenmcgovernstudio.com

Featured Businesses Pewabic Pottery, Accent Tiles, Pewabic Decos, Kitchen.

Located in Detroit, pewabic.org. For more information on this company, see page 118.

Virginia Tile Co., Backsplash, Hand-Molded 4-inch Tile, Blue Lagoon, Seneca Studio, Kitchen.

Locations in Farmington Hills, Livonia and Troy, virginiatile.com. For more information on this company, see page 8.

Tennant & Associates, Wallpaper, Guest Bathroom, Romo, Jungle in Sisal Amethyst, Michigan Design Center, Troy. michigandesign.com. For more information on this company, see page 71.

BATHROOM, GUEST Artwork – “Village Collection” Giclee Cabinet – 36-inch Poplin Vanity, Kohler, Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting Gallery, Troy Countertop – Enameled Cast Iron Vanity Top and Basin, White, Kohler, Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting Gallery, Troy Faucet – DXV Faucet, Polished Nickel, Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting Gallery, Troy Flooring – 12x24 Faroe Porcelain, Seashell, Virginia Tile Co., Troy Light, Vanity – Chinoiserie Double Light, Polished Nickel with Glass Shade, E.F. Chapman, Visual Comfort Mirror – Custom, Kathleen McGovern Studio of Interior Design, Grosse Pointe Park; 1/4-inch Clear Mirror with Bevels, St. Clair Glass & Mirror, Clinton Township Shower, Door – Design, Kathleen McGovern Studio of Interior Design, Grosse Pointe Park; 3/8-inch Clear Tempered Glass Custom Frameless Door and Panel Shower Enclosure, Polished Nickel Hardware, St. Clair Glass & Mirror, Clinton Township Shower, Floor Tile – Honed Marble

98 DETROIT DESIGN | Fall 2022

093.FT.KMcGovern.Fall.22.indd 98

8/25/22 12:03 PM

DESIGN AMENDMENTS

Basketweave Mosaic, Bianco Carrara with

FOYER/CENTER HALL

LIVING ROOM

Mugwort Dot, Virginia Tile Co., Troy

Armchair – Oval X Armchair, Barbara

Armchair and Ottoman – Jules Swivel

Shower, Walls, Ceiling, Curb Tile – 3x12

Barry for Baker Furniture; Fabric, Guild

Chair and Ottoman, Hickory Chair; Fabric,

OFFICE/LIBRARY/DEN

Hand-Molded Subway Tile, Gray Gloss,

Velvet in Varello, Designers Guild,

Kravet, HC 4302-35 with Contrast Welt,

Cabinetry – Hardware, 12-inch Ultima II,

Virginia Tile Co., Troy

Rozmallin, Michigan Design Center, Troy

Kravet | Lee Jofa | Brunschwig & Fils,

Oil-Rubbed Bronze, Omnia Industries; Paint

Wallpaper – Romo, Jungle in Sisal

Chandelier – Calypso Chandelier, Vibrant

Michigan Design Center, Troy

Color, Sherwin-Williams, Serious Gray

Amethyst, Tennant & Associates, Michigan

Bronze, Crystorama, Ray Lighting Center,

Chair, Wingback – Isaac Wing Chair,

Chair, Recliner and Ottoman – Eames

Design Center, Troy

Sterling Heights

Leather Ashen, Hickory Chair

Lounge Chair and Ottoman, Charles &

Rug – Lucent Area Rug, Ghiordes Knot,

Drapery – Design, Kathleen McGovern

Ray Eames for Herman Miller, Design

BATHROOM, MASTER

Michigan Design Center, Troy

Studio of Interior Design, Grosse Pointe

Within Reach

Cabinetry – Design, Kathleen McGovern

Table – Barbara Barry for Baker Furniture

Park; Fabrication, Vantay Draperies,

Door, Barn – Design, Kathleen McGovern

Studio of Interior Design, Grosse Pointe

Wallpaper (Bottom) – Suwon Sisal,

Madison Heights; Fabric, Kravet, 33224-

Studio of Interior Design, Grosse Pointe

Park; Fabrication, Maplewood Cabinetry,

Sharkskin, Schumacher, Michigan Design

511, Kravet | Lee Jofa | Brunschwig &

Park; Maplewood Cabinetry, Plymouth;

Plymouth

Center, Troy

Fils, Michigan Design Center, Troy; Trim,

Paint Color, Sherwin-Williams, Gleeful

Countertop – Custom, Quartz, Maplewood

Wallpaper (Top) – Alexander, Metallic

Samuel & Sons, Greek Fret, Porcelain,

Fan – Torsion Fan, Dark Bronze, The

Cabinetry, Plymouth

Silver, Thibaut

Tennant & Associates, Michigan Design

Modern Fan Co., Ferguson Bath, Kitchen &

Center, Troy

Lighting Gallery, Troy

Flooring – 12x24 Vein-Cut Honed Travertine,

Wall Paint – Benjamin Moore, Seapearl

Siena Silver, Virginia Tile Co., Troy

KITCHEN

Floor Lamp (With Shelves) – Colonnade

Lighting, Bookshelf – 30-inch Cabinet

Light, Ceiling – Titus Semi Flush, Polished

Backsplash – Hand-Molded 4-inch Tile,

Tray Table Floor Lamp, Robert Abbey Fine

Maker’s Picture Light, Bronze, E.F.

Nickel, Kichler, Ray Lighting Center,

Blue Lagoon, Seneca Studio, Virginia Tile

Lighting, CAI Designs, Michigan Design

Chapman, Visual Comfort

Sterling Heights; Shade, Steel Mesh

Co., Troy; Accent Tiles, Pewabic Decos,

Center, Troy

Pillows, Accent (Fabric) – Jeil, Navy, Old

Ironwork Shade

Pewabic Pottery, Detroit

Light, Ceiling – Exos Double, Soft Gold,

World Weavers, Stark Carpet, Troy

Sconces – Drunmore Single Sconce,

Cabinetry (Lower), Paint – Benjamin

Hubbardton Forge

Rug – Move Area Rug, Louis De

Polished Nickel and Crystal with Linen

Moore, Newburg Green

Pillows, Sofa (Fabric) – Kravet, 33299-5,

Poortere, Ghiordes Knot, Michigan

Shade, Aerin, Visual Comfort

Cabinetry (Upper), Paint – Benjamin

Kravet | Lee Jofa | Brunschwig & Fils,

Design Center, Troy

Wall Paint – Benjamin Moore, Vanilla

Moore, Seapearl

Michigan Design Center, Troy

Sconces – Architect’s Swing Arm

Milkshake

Wallpaper – Jindo Grasscloth, Navy, Thibaut

Sofa – Kent Sofa, Hickory Chair

Sconce, Bronze with Silk Shade, Studio VC, Visual Comfort Sofa – Yucca Valley Boxed Back Twin Sleeper Sofa, Duralee Furniture Table, Occasional – Bessemer Accent Table, Drexel Heritage Furniture Wall Paint – Sherwin-Williams, Serious Gray; Accent, Sherwin-Williams, Gleeful Window Shades – Graber Natural Shades, Saterra, Azure, Springs Window Fashions Window Seat, Cushion, and Accent Pillows – Design, Kathleen McGovern Studio of Interior Design, Grosse Pointe Park; Fabrication, Tom’s Custom Upholstery, Troy; Cushion Fabric, Jura in Blue with Contrast Welt, Jeil, Navy, Old World Weavers, Stark Carpet, Troy ADDITIONAL PROJECT CONTRIBUTORS Cabinet Painting and Refinishing – Maplewood Cabinetry, Plymouth Custom Upholstery – Kathleen McGovern Studio of Interior Design, Grosse Pointe Park; Tom’s Custom Upholstery, Troy Custom Window Treatments – Kathleen McGovern Studio of Interior Design, Grosse Pointe Park; Vantay Draperies, Madison Heights Paint and Wallpaper Installation – David Bishop, St. Clair Shores Window Shade Installation – Schattler Shades & Blinds, Rochester Hills

DETROITDESIGNMAG.COM | Fall 2022

093.FT.KMcGovern.Fall.22.indd 99

99

8/24/22 4:39 PM

CONTEMPO-COOL

True Blue Sensitive updates and keeping the best of the past help a Midcentury Modern residence live in the present TEXT BY KHRISTI ZIMMETH PHOTOGRAPHY BY JEFF GARLAND

W

illiam Ku may not be among the better-known Mid-century Modern architects, but his credentials are nonetheless impressive. Born in Shanghai, China, in 1922, he earned two master’s degrees in architecture and served as vice president and chief designer at Minoru Yamasaki and Associates, where he was named president after Yamasaki’s 1986 death.

A Bloomfield Hills residence that designer Staci A. Meyers recently renovated is among Ku’s early works, according to the homeowners.

MODERN MAKEOVER

The 1961 Bloomfield Hills home designed by architect William Ku has undergone a beautiful transformation

Built in 1961, it’s a roomy 4,800 square feet, with four bedrooms and 3.5 baths as well as a “big, beautiful lot and a lot of glass.”

The homeowners had long admired Midcentury architecture. After living in a variety of architectural styles through the years, including soft contemporary and French Norman, they were intent on finding an authentic Mid-century Modern house when they decided to downsize.

Their dream came true in 2019, when they purchased the low-slung property on a spacious tree-lined lot. The plan was to jump in and renovate immediately, they explain, and “keep

100 DETROIT DESIGN | Fall 2022

100.FT.SAM.Fall.22.indd 100

8/23/22 11:38 AM

CONTEMPO-COOL

EASY LIVING

Above: The open living room is full of light, thanks to many large windows.

Below: A lower-level family room offers plenty of space.

the integrity of the architecture itself and not change it, yet add light and brighten it up inside.”

The couple hired Meyers, who’s based in Bloomfield Hills and runs S|A|M Interiors, to help them achieve their goals.

The designer says she jumped at the chance.

“The house is wonderful; it really just needed updates,” Meyers says. “The best part is the pure architecture of the structure and the windows, which are floor-to-ceiling throughout the house, so there’s a lot of natural light. There’s also a good floor plan, with the private areas being truly private. The house has an intimacy, yet also feels grand and exciting.”

DETROITDESIGNMAG.COM | Fall 2022 101

100.FT.SAM.Fall.22.indd 101

8/23/22 11:39 AM

CONTEMPO-COOL

That’s not to say there wasn’t room for improvement. “Their main focus was the kitchen.

It had been remodeled within the past 10 years, but it was really closed off and had a triangle in the middle,” Meyers explains of the original space. That wouldn’t do for the new homeowners, who have a big family and love to cook. Fixing the kitchen quickly became the top priority, the designer says. She suggested taking down a wall to open the space to the nearby dining room, and adding a long island perfect for making the wife’s signature homemade noodles and cannelloni with her four children and two grandchildren. “We wanted to open it up to make the whole space feel more updated,” Meyers explains.

WHAT’S COOKIN’?

Both pages: The team removed a wall in the kitchen to open the space to the nearby dining room, and added a long island perfect for cooking and entertaining.

“THEIR MAIN FOCUS WAS THE KITCHEN. IT HAD BEEN REMODELED WITHIN THE PAST 10 YEARS, BUT IT WAS REALLY CLOSED OFF AND HAD A TRIANGLE IN THE MIDDLE.” — STACI A. MEYERS

102 DETROIT DESIGN | Fall 2022

100.FT.SAM.Fall.22.indd 102

8/23/22 11:39 AM

CONTEMPO-COOL

DETROITDESIGNMAG.COM | Fall 2022 103

100.FT.SAM.Fall.22.indd 103

8/23/22 11:40 AM

CONTEMPO-COOL

The cabinetry in the powder room and laundry was also replaced. The original laundry was “shoved in the back, by the guest room,” Meyers says, so new laundry space was added to an existing wall of narrow closets that was expanded into the garage.

They also borrowed space from the original guest room, to create a larger master closet.

Outdated flooring throughout the house was replaced, and the team removed dated built-ins and carpet in the spacious master suite. “We left the architectural beams because they were original, but otherwise brightened everything up,” Meyers says. They left the office alone, she adds, but updated the foyer, adding a display niche for the homeowners’ Lalique glass collection.

WALLS DO TALK

Above: The laundry room comes to life with a unique wallcovering by Thibaut, from Rozmallin, Michigan Design Center, Troy. Below: Hang a Laurie Tennent botanical, like the one shown here, and you’re sure to add an organic wow-factor to any space.

104 DETROIT DESIGN | Fall 2022

100.FT.SAM.Fall.22.indd 104

8/23/22 11:40 AM

CONTEMPO-COOL

GETTING ORGANIZED

Shadows cast from the ET2 lighting fixture from Pine Tree Lighting in Lake Orion create a unique pattern on the ceiling. There’s a place for just about everything in this stylish dressing room/closet.

DETROITDESIGNMAG.COM | Fall 2022 105

100.FT.SAM.Fall.22.indd 105

8/23/22 11:39 AM

CONTEMPO-COOL

The pandemic slowed the process down, but both the designer and homeowners are pleased with the results now that the renovation is complete. The husband, who’s retired from commercial construction, served as the project manager and “loved doing it” despite the delays, his wife says. “Luckily we had ordered the appliances and everything before Covid shortages got crazy,” she explains.

Meyers says her favorite space in the house is the great room and kitchen area. “It’s such a

wonderful place to entertain,” she says, adding, “elegant or casual, it fits both.”

Splashes of blue throughout — including the kitchen’s eye-catching oven area and the living room’s sofa — are a nod to the wife’s favorite hue. “We wanted a color that would make her smile,” Meyers says of their choice. “The house is now a good reflection of the owner and what she loves.”

BLUE HUES

Both pages, from left to right: The living room has space for an accommodating game table, where family and friends often gather.

Another perspective of the kitchen. The bright blue tile echoes the living room’s colors.

106 DETROIT DESIGN | Fall 2022

100.FT.SAM.Fall.22.indd 106

8/23/22 11:39 AM

CONTEMPO-COOL

DETROITDESIGNMAG.COM | Fall 2022 107

100.FT.SAM.Fall.22.indd 107

8/23/22 11:40 AM

CONTEMPO-COOL

GOOD NIGHT(S)

Soothing colors in the master bedroom ensure restful nights.

BUYER’S GUIDE

BEDROOM, MASTER

Bar Lighting – Besa Lighting, Pine Tree

LIVING ROOM

Armchair and Ottoman – Lazar Industries

Lighting, Lake Orion

Area Rug – Nourison

Bed Frame – Precedent

Bar Stools – Vanguard Furniture

Armchair and Ottoman – CR Laine

Chandelier – ET2

Cabinetry (White) – Custom, Designed

Artwork – Antonio Molinari

INTERIOR DESIGNER

Drapery – Custom, Designed by S|A|M

by S|A|M Interiors, Bloomfield Hills; AYR

Coffee and Occasional Table, Sofa –

Staci A. Meyers, S|A|M Interiors,

Interiors, Bloomfield Hills, Paolina’s

Cabinet Co.; Fabricated by EW Kitchens,

Stone International

Bloomfield Hills, s-a-m-interiors.com

Custom Draperies, Sterling Heights

Troy

Console Table – John Richard

Flooring – Stanton

Cabinetry (Wooden) – Custom, Designed

Dining Chairs – Precedent

by S|A|M Interiors; Fabricated by EW

Dining Table – Zuo Modern

DINING ROOM

Kitchens, Troy

Flooring – Viking Flooring

EW Kitchens, Cabinets – Kitchen,

Chairs – Custom, Designed by S|A|M

Countertop – LumaLuxe

Occasional Table, Armchair – Universal

Laundry Room, locations in Troy and

Interiors, Bloomfield Hills, Universal

Flooring – Viking

Furniture

Wixom, ewkitchens.com. For more

Furniture

Refrigerator – Sub-Zero, Witbeck Home

Sectional Sofa – CR Laine

information on this company,

Flooring – Viking Flooring

Appliance Mart, West Bloomfield

see page 11.

Table – Bontempi Casa

Stove and Hood – Wolf, Witbeck Home

LOWER LEVEL

Wall Color – Sherwin-Williams, Crushed Ice

Appliance Mart, West Bloomfield

Table, Console - Universal

Wall Color – Sherwin-Williams, Crushed Ice

Table, Occasional/Armchair – Hooker

Featured Businesses

Virginia Tile Co., Backsplash –

Furniture

Kitchen, Flooring – Laundry Room,

HALLWAY

locations in Farmington Hills, Livonia

Artwork, Flowers – Laurie Tennent

LAUNDRY ROOM

and Troy, virginiatile.com. For more

Botanicals

Cabinetry – Custom, Designed by S|A|M

information on this company,

Display Shelving – Custom, S|A|M

Interiors, Bloomfield Hills,Yorktown;

WALK-IN CLOSET

see page 8.

Interiors, Bloomfield Hills

Fabricated by EW Kitchens, Troy

Chandelier – ET2, Pine Tree Lighting,

Flooring – Viking Flooring

Flooring – Caesar Ceramics, Virginia Tile

Lake Orion

Wall Color – Sherwin-Williams, Crushed Ice

Co., Troy

Flooring – Stanton

Wolf / Sub-Zero, Refrigerator,

Stools, Counter – Johnston Casuals

Wall Color – Sherwin-Williams, Crushed Ice

Stove and Hood – Kitchen, Auburn Hills, subzero-wolf.com. For more

KITCHEN

Wallpaper – Thibaut, Rozmallin, Michigan

ADDITIONAL CONTRIBUTOR

information on this company,

Backsplash – Sonoma, Virginia Tile Co.,

Design Center, Troy

Cabinets – EW Kitchens, Troy

see page 7.

Troy; Designed by S|A|M Interiors

Washing Machine and Dryer – Maytag

108 DETROIT DESIGN | Fall 2022

100.FT.SAM.Fall.22.indd 108

8/25/22 12:02 PM

DIGITAL ADVERTISING SOLUTIONSCALL CALL 248-268-8026 FOR FOR DIGITAL ADVERTISING SOLUTIONS 248-268-8026 COMPASSMEDIA.COM COMPASSMEDIA.COM CompassDigital_FP_HD.indd 1

ompassDigital_FP_HD.indd Untitled-31 1

Untitled-46 1

6/9/21 10:36 AM

6/9/21 10:22 10:36 AM AM 8/8/22

8/19/22 9:29 AM

HAPPY PLACE

110 DETROIT DESIGN | Fall 2022

110.FT.Textures.Fall.22.indd 110

8/23/22 1:39 PM

HAPPPY PLACE

Chic Retreat Downstate designer updates a 1970s Up North cottage as a getaway for an active family TEXT BY KHRISTI ZIMMETH PHOTOGRAPHY BY BETH SINGER

R

esidential projects from the touched since it was built,” Elley explains.

1970s don’t often age well.

The homeowners, who live in Grosse Pointe The five-bedroom, 4.5-bath, Farms, “wanted something fresh and different,” 4,000-square-foot cottage that the designer says, and were looking for a getaway Alexis Elley, of Textures that complemented the young family’s NORTHERN Interior Design in Grosse Pointe Farms, active lifestyle. “They wanted a space NUANCES This page: A recently completed is no exception. that caters to entertaining and family cottage-style Built in 1979, the Harbor Springs fun,” Elley says. “Having grown up kitchen. Opposite property in the L’Arbre Croche page: The Great spending my summers and winter ski development boasted a good layout, with room lives up to weekends in Harbor Springs, I jumped at its name. outdoor access on each of the four levels the opportunity.” and a walking path to Lake Michigan.

The fact that it was a second home But it also had unattractive flooring throughout, also appealed to the designer. “Since this is a an outdated kitchen and bathrooms, painted cedar holiday home, I was able to use designs that were walls, and popcorn ceilings. “Nothing had been a little out of the box,” she says.

DETROITDESIGNMAG.COM | Fall 2022

110.FT.Textures.Fall.22.indd 111

111

8/23/22 1:39 PM

HAPPY PLACE

The project was “a total gut job,” although the layout remained largely the same except for the master suite, which originally had odd inroom sinks. “We had to reconfigure that, and move the sinks out of the room to make the bathroom private and functional. We also added a wall of custom built-ins in the great room for storage, as well as custom bunk beds in the bunk room.” The team updated other bathrooms and the kitchen, as well.

For the interiors, the homeowners wanted “a natural and serene environment with subtle color,” Elley explains. She describes the overall interior style she created as “rustic glam, with some transitional and modern elements. I love to use neutrals, including white and brown, with pops of black and little splashes of color.”

Nicknamed “The Treehouse,” the property is surrounded by woods. That led Elley to incorporate subtle greens and blues, in addition to “lots of natural textures and tones” throughout the residence.

The expansive great room is among Elley’s favorite spaces. “We created three areas to accommodate dining, a seating area facing the fireplace for conversation, and a large sectional and ottoman facing custom built-ins for movie nights,” she shares. The original stone fireplace, which serves as the room’s focal point, was updated with a new mantel made from reclaimed white oak and a black granite hearth. Elley topped it with a three-panel art piece featuring a stag — “a different spin on the traditional taxidermy seen in so many northern Michigan homes,” she explains.

112 DETROIT DESIGN | Fall 2022

110.FT.Textures.Fall.22.indd 112

8/23/22 1:39 PM

HAPPY PLACE

FEATHERING THE NEST

Both pages, clockwise from far left: A perfect set-up for cocktail hour. The cottage’s layout remained largely the same except for the master suite, which originally had in-room sinks.

It’s now a peaceful oasis.

Plexiglass, white oak, and a stunning chandelier make for a beautiful stairway. A feathery bedroom vignette.

DETROITDESIGNMAG.COM | Fall 2022 113

110.FT.Textures.Fall.22.indd 113

8/23/22 1:40 PM

HAPPY PLACE

Other highlights, she says, include the bunk room “with its hunter green beds and personal reading lights for sleepovers and late-night bedtime stories,” and the powder room, with its custom scalloped white oak countertop and grass cloth leopard print wallpaper, “because every house needs a little animal print.”

The project was Elley’s first remote undertaking, and the distance between the project and her Grosse Pointe Farms base made for an interesting project. “I like to pop in to see my projects every day,” she says. Although this project prohibited her from checking in every day, she went up to Harbor Springs at least once a month, she says, and she and the homeowner spent a working weekend up north, as well as days at the Michigan Design Center downstate.

Elley says she had a great working relationship with contractor Steve Jakeway. “We were all on the same page,” she says. “He called me every day.”

NATURE’S VIBES

Both pages, clockwise from above: Plenty of seating awaits friends and family.

A popular guest bedroom.

The cozy lounge features kid-friendly cube seating, Native American art, and a mix of natural materials.

A bathroom with an animal-print-themed wallcovering suits the getaway well, while a custom-designed wood vanity adds extra woodsy appeal.

114 DETROIT DESIGN | Fall 2022

110.FT.Textures.Fall.22.indd 114

8/23/22 1:40 PM

HAPPY PLACE

“(FOR THE INTERIORS, THE HOMEOWNERS WANTED) A NATURAL AND SERENE ENVIRONMENT WITH SUBTLE COLOR.” — ALEXIS ELLEY

DETROITDESIGNMAG.COM | Fall 2022 115

110.FT.Textures.Fall.22.indd 115

8/23/22 1:40 PM

HAPPY PLACE

Other than that, “it was pretty seamless,” she says, adding that she starts work soon on the family’s main residence. This undertaking may have been her first remote project, but she hopes it won’t be her last. “I would absolutely do more projects Up North,” she says.

The homeowners, who moved just in time to enjoy last year’s summer season, agree that the project went smoothly. “We couldn’t be happier with the end result,” they assert, adding that they consider The Treehouse their “happy place.”

“We come up as often as possible,” the couple says. “Alexis brought our very basic vision to life, and then some.”

TOP SHELF

This page: A kitchen vignette captures the cottage spirit. Opposite page: Note the fascinating pattern intricacies of the great room table.

BUYER’S GUIDE

BEDROOM, MASTER

Detroit, Michigan Design Center, Troy

Shelves, Floating – White Oak

Bedding – Palecek, CAI Designs, Michigan

Countertop, Mini-Bar – Quartz (Envi)

Sink, Farmhouse – Kohler

Design Center, Troy

Fireplace – Black Granite

Wall Paint – Benjamin Moore, Simply

Dresser – Serena & Lily

Flooring – Wide Plank White Oak

White

Flooring – White Oak

Glassware – Reidel

INTERIOR DESIGNER

Lamp, Table – Tahari

Ottoman – Article

LOUNGE

Alexis Elley, Textures Interior Design,

Light, Ceiling – Kelly Wrestler, Visual

Sectional – Vanguard Furniture, CAI

Armchairs – Four Hands

Grosse Pointe Farms,

Comfort

Designs, Michigan Design Center, Troy

Art, Native American – Lauren Kirchner

texturesinteriordesign.com

Mirror – CB2

Stools, Cow Skin – Made Goods

Photography

Patio Chairs and End Table – Teak

Table, Coffee – Made Goods

Flooring – Wide Plank White Oak

BEDROOM, GUEST

Rug – Lulu and Georgia

Wall Paint – Benjamin Moore, Simply

Ottoman, Cube – HomeGoods

Bed Frame and Bedding – Serena & Lily

Sconces – Visual Comfort

White

Pillows, Accent – South African Spring

Blanket, Throw – UGG

Shelves, Floating – White Oak

Chair, Desk – HomeGoods

Table, End – Antique, Joie de Vie

KITCHEN

Rug – Four Hands

Flooring – White Oak

Wallpaper – Thibaut

Backsplash and Countertop – Quartz

Shelves, Floating – White Oak

Light, Ceiling – Visual Comfort

Window Treatment – Natural Woven Raffia

(Envi)

Sofa – Sleeper Sofa, Vanguard Furniture

Cabinetry – Preston Feathers

Table, Coffee – Four Hands

Light, Wall – Visual Comfort

Buck Pelts, Vanguard Furniture

Rug – overstock.com

GREAT ROOM

Flooring – White Oak

Tables, Geometric – HomeGoods

Shelf, Floating – White Oak

Armchairs – Four Hands

Lighting, Island – Visual Comfort, City

Wall Paint – Benjamin Moore, Simply

Table, Bedside – Serena & Lily

Artwork – Trowbridge

Lights Detroit, Michigan Design Center,

White

Wall Paint – Benjamin Moore, Simply

Cabinetry, Mini-Bar – Preston Feathers

Troy

White

Chaise Lounge - Bernhardt

Ovens, Double – Thermador

POWDER ROOM

Chandelier – Ralph Lauren, City Lights

Refrigerator – Sub-Zero

Faucet – Brizo

116 DETROIT DESIGN | Fall 2022

110.FT.Textures.Fall-NOBG.22.indd 116

8/25/22 12:05 PM

HAPPY PLACE

Wallpaper – Lee Jofa, Kravet | Lee Jofa | Brunschwig & Fils, Michigan Design Center, Troy STAIRCASE Chandelier – Visual Comfort, City Lights Detroit, Michigan Design Center, Troy Flooring – White Oak Stairs and Railing – Plexiglass and White Oak Wall Paint – Benjamin Moore, Simply White ADDITIONAL PROJECT CONTRIBUTORS Builder – Steve Jakeway, Steve Jakeway Builders, Petoskey Cabinetry – Paula Keipert, Preston Feather Building Center, Petoskey

DETROITDESIGNMAG.COM | Fall 2022 117

110.FT.Textures.Fall.22.indd 117

8/23/22 1:40 PM

SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION

DETROIT DESIGN AWARDS

586.803.3860 marinoslandscape.com

313.338.9559 / concetti.studio

X

We create space that becomes

you

118_DDF22.indd 1

TRANSFORM YOUR HOME Ceramic tiles handcrafted in Detroit since 1903. PEWABIC.ORG/TILE

8/17/22 1:58 PM

SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION

DETROIT DESIGN AWARDS

PERLMUTTER-FREIWALD, INC. Phone: (248) 626-8823 admin@perlmutterfreiwald.com

248.642.5330 | TEMPLETONBC.COM

“Exemplary Designs for Better Living” @kordasinteriors | 313-378-2125 kordasinteriors@gmail.com | anniekordasinteriors.com

119_DDF22.indd 1

CUSTOM HOMES • RENOVATIONS • ADDITIONS

8/25/22 10:47 AM

SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION

DETROIT DESIGN AWARDS

DETROIT DESIGN AWARDS MULTIYEAR WINNER

Commercial & Residential Drapery Workroom & Blinds Serving the Design Trade & Homeowners for 40 years

Contact us at (248) 291-5947 for a consultation

ACCEPTING SUBMISSIONS NOW VISIT DETROITDESIGNAWARDS.COM TO ENTER

120_DDF22.indd 1

8/22/22 3:16 PM

SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION

SHOWROOM SPOTLIGHT

MICHAEL J. DUL & ASSOCIATES INC. The team of landscape architects at Michael J. Dul & Associates has created memorable residential and commercial outdoor spaces for more than 40 years. Their signature designs let each project speak for itself: simple and subtle, yet impactful.

Michael J. Dul & Associates integrates architecture with the site, for seamless and comfortable transitions. An understanding of site engineering, a wide range of materials, and the latest technologies contribute to each project’s success.

Many local and regional organizations and publications have recognized the company’s creativity with design awards year after year. Above all, they take care of their clients and projects. The result? Referrals and recommendations have sustained the firm, allowing them to serve more clients through interesting design solutions.

212 Daines St. Birmingham, MI 48009 (248) 644-3410 mjdul.com

Photo By James Haefner

121_DDF22.indd 1

8/22/22 9:05 AM

HOUSE PARTY

1

2 3

4 5

8

11 12

6 7

9 10

13 14

Design Awards + Party = One Great Event PHOTOGRAPHY BY KEVIN BEAN

TWO HUNDRED-PLUS AWARD-WINNING

residential and commercial design projects were displayed on large screens in June at Detroit’s One Campus Martius’ stunning event space for the 2022 Detroit Design Awards. Enjoying Detroit Design magazine’s 18th annual competition, designers, industry leaders, and emcees/HGTV stars Keith Bynum and Evan Thomas, of “Bargain Block” fame, celebrated the night away. Congrats to the winners!

1. Amanda Fox, Michael Poris, Wendy Silverman, Emily Plattner 2. Katie Greenstone Howard Davis 3. Attendees mix and mingle 4. Elijah Adams, Marc Ladson 5. Evan Thomas 6. Ed and Sarah Sena 7. Simon Thomas 8. Manal Kadry, Omar Salamen, Melissa and Pedro Rodriguez

9. John Balardo, Annie Kordas, Megan Swoyer 10. Anna and Aaron Letherm, Jen and Mike Susan, Christina and Doug Korenic 11. Mark and Michelle Nichols 12. Keith Bynum 13. Nick Toma, Daniel Naurato, Daniel Gyomory 14. Trisha Renkiewicz, Danielle Gutelli, Emilie and Josh Stoddart

122 DETROIT DESIGN | Fall 2022

122.HouseParty.Fall.22.indd 122

8/23/22 11:57 AM

ADVANCE PLUMBING & HEATING 313.831.7770 | 248.669.7474 Detroit & Walled Lake, MI advanceplumbing.com

ANNIE KORDAS INTERIORS

ARCHADECK

313.378.2125 Grosse Pointe, MI anniekordasinteriors.com

248.617.4611 Novi, MI archadeck.com

BOURLIER’S BARBEQUE & FIREPLACE

CALIFORNIA CLOSETS

248.476.2333 Farmington Hills, MI beavertile.com

248.582.1084 Royal Oak, MI bourlierbbq.com

248.624.1234 Birmingham, MI californiaclosets.com

CHARFOOS DESIGN

CONCETTI

248.593.9393 Bloomfield Hills, MI charfoosdesign.com

313.338.9559 Detroit, MI concetti.studio

DAVINCI DESIGN AND BUILD

BEAVER TILE AND STONE

586.855.3859 Washington, MI davincidesignandbuild.com DETROITDESIGNMAG.COM | FALL 2022 123

DesignResourceSection.DD.Fa22 V3.indd 123

8/25/22 11:42 AM

HOUSE PARTY

1

2 3

4 5

8

6 7

9 10

11 12

Grande Momento

PHOTOGRAPHY BY CHRISTINE MJ HATHAWAY

DETROIT’S CONSULATE OF ITALY celebrated

Italian Design Day at the College for Creative Studies, recognizing Detroit as an avant-garde center, not only from industrial and creative perspectives, but also for its visual, cultural, and experiential aspects. Architect Roberto Palomba represented Italian design at the event. Additional news: loveitdetroit.com. Detroit Month of Design in September, designcore.org.

13 14

1. Allegra Baistrocchi 2. Amy Sleboda, Rhonda Rouse 3. Andrew, Cathy, and Nate Forbes 4. Sharon and Dennis Queciagrossa 5. Roberto Palomba 6. Barry Johnson, Pamela and Karl I. Bell 7. Christian Clay-Mendoza, Timothy Lucero 8. Claudio Nasnani

9. Cynthia Doherty, Maria Harris, Alex Decker 10. Deborah Lubera Kawsky, Kiana Wenzell, Mary Lubera 11. Franco Bianchi 12. Delia Rodi, Sara Propati 13. Edoardo and Alessandra Bianchi, Christos Moisides, Franco Bianchi 14. Laurie Tannous, Patrick Rugiero

124 DETROIT DESIGN | Fall 2022

122.HouseParty.Fall.22.indd 124

8/23/22 11:58 AM

DILLMAN & UPTON 248.651.9411 Rochester, MI dillmanupton.com

E.W. KITCHENS

FLEURDETROIT

248.669.1300 Wixom & Troy, MI ewkitchens.com

248.953.3840 Bloomfield Hills, MI fleurdetroit.com

HAGOPIAN WORLD OF RUGS

KSI KITCHEN & BATH

248.649.2010 | 248.353.9880 | 248.344.0880 Troy | Southfield | Novi gormans.com

Birmingham I 248.646.RUGS (7847) Novi I 248.449.RUGS (7847) hagopianrugs.com

Nine Design Centers in Michigan & Ohio ksikitchens.com

LAFATA CABINETS

MICHAEL J. DUL & ASSOCIATES

PERFORMANCE REMODELING

GORMAN’S INTERIORS

586.685.0093 Shelby Twp & West Bloomfield, MI lafata.com

248.644.3410 Birmingham, MI mjdul.com

586.540.6000 Shelby Township, MI windowsroofingsiding.com DETROITDESIGNMAG.COM | FALL 2022 125

DesignResourceSection.DD.Fa22 V3.indd 125

8/25/22 11:42 AM

Breakfast Series DBusiness magazine’s event series are bi-monthly panels & awards shows featuring compelling business content across a wide range of industries and topics. Guests enjoy strolling breakfast, comments from the groups and individuals being featured, and an exceptional opportunity to network with metro Detroit’s top business leaders.

2022 topics presented have included: Top Corporate Culture Awards, Commercial Real Estate Forecast, 30 in Their Thirties Award Show and Powered by Women.

UPCOMING EVENTS October: The Business of Cannabis December: 2023 Michigan Economic Forecast For more information and tickets to upcoming events:

Sponsored By

BreakfastSeries.FP.DD.F22.indd 1

8/23/22 3:36 PM

Scénario 2.

PERLMUTTER-FREIWALD, INC.

PEWABIC TILE

PRM CUSTOM BUILDERS

248.626.8823 MISacha Lakic.

Modular sofa, Franklin, designed by perlmutterfreiwald.com

313.626.2030 Detroit, MI pewabic.org/tile

248.240.3051 Bloomfield Hills, MI prmcustombuilders.com

ROCHE-BOBOIS

SULLIVAN STRICKLER DESIGN

TEMPLETON BUILDING CO.

248.833.0300 NOVI, MI roche-bobois.com

313.492.8103 | 313.600.5498 Farmington Hills, Ml @sullivanstricklerdesign

248.642.5330 Birmingham, MI templetonbc.com

NOVI 43235 Twelve Mile Rd. Tel. (248) 833-0300

208002 - Novi_Hour-Media_Scenario_QP_LR_v2.indd 1

2022-08-22 09:22

TK DESIGN & ASSOCIATES

VIRGINIA TILE COMPANY

248.446.1960 South Lyon, MI tkhomedesign.com

734.762.2400 Farmington Hills | Grand Rapids | Troy virginiatile.com

DESIGN RESOURCE SECTION

DETROITDESIGNMAG.COM | FALL 2022 127

DesignResourceSection.DD.Fa22 V3.indd 127

8/25/22 11:43 AM

BRAVO!

Raising the Bar Cheers to a winning design for a bachelor’s beverage collection TEXT BY MEGAN SWOYER PHOTOGRAPHY BY MARTIN VECCHIO

L

auren Tolles, owner of Maison Birmingham in Birmingham and KSI Kitchen & Bath (nine locations), was more than happy to take a look at a bachelor’s Grosse Pointe Park home that backs up to the Country Club of Detroit. Specifically, the bachelor, whose children are grown, wanted a special bar in his home where he could enjoy the view out to the golf course.

“He wanted a nice bar in his living room where he could (have a drink) and take in the surroundings; a masculine place where he could

have the guys over for drinks,” Tolles says. “I think after a divorce, sometimes people want a place just for them, something that fits their personality.”

Tolles joined Sullivan-Strickler Design of Grosse Pointe on the bar project. “They were reworking the floor plan for the living room, and once we started picking up on his masculine vibe, I knew I wanted to run the dark crocodile, walnut materials, and the dark stone and metal by the designers,” she says. “They loved it! They’re game for different types of materials and textures, and cool ways to keep it dark without being overwhelming.”

The Maryland company from which Tolles procured the crocodile fabric for the cabinetry exterior has been transforming scraps of leather into sustainable material suitable for the building industry since 2005. “The production of hide leather often involves a massive amount of water and the use of harmful chemicals during the tanning process,” Tolles explains. “By using recycled leathers, they’re cutting the demands for hide leathers and fewer leathers end up in landfills.”

Tolles had the cabinet fronts sent to leather upholstery experts in Pennsylvania.

When they were complete, they were sent back to her cabinet shop.

“This is high-end,” she says of the project. “We don’t get to do very many leatherfronted cabinets for clients. We’ve had people see it and they’re falling in love with it.” Apparently, so did this year’s Detroit Design Awards judges, who named the space a winner in four categories, including Bar, Interior/Exterior Lighting, Use of Fabrics/ Upholstery, and Interior Use of Stone.

What’s up next for Tolles and her team in the leather-cabinet project lineup? A man’s closet featuring crocodile and walnut details.

More information: maisonbirmingham.com

128 DETROIT DESIGN | Fall 2022

128.Bravo.Fall.22.indd 128

8/23/22 11:57 AM

L I M I T E D -T I M E O F F E R

GR AND KITCHEN Event Create the kitchen of your dreams and save.

Purchase a qualifying Sub-Zero and Wolf appliance package and receive three additional years of protection or a $1,000 rebate. For details, visit subzero-wolf.com/promotion.

600 N. Main St. Rochester, MI 48307 248-652-9700

20201 Hall Rd. Macomb, MI 48044 586-226-2266

35950 SB Gratiot Ave. Clinton Twp., MI 48035 586-791-0560

M, Tu, Th, F: 10am – 8pm Wed/Sat: 10am – 6pm Sun: 12pm - 4pm

M-F: 10am – 8pm Sat: 10am – 6pm Sun: 12pm - 4pm

M-F: 10am – 8pm Sat: 10am – 6pm Sun: 12pm - 4pm

Sargent.FP.DD.F22.indd 1

8/8/22 9:13 AM

SignatureSothebys.FP.DD.F22.indd 1

8/9/22 3:19 PM