AFTER PHOTO The right imagination and design team can turn what was originally a very small, outdated kitchen into this large, open contemporary space.

BEFORE PHOTO A very small outdated kitchen that would become a large and airy addition.

BEFORE PHOTO A family room as it was when the client hired us. This room was a good size, but the fireplace was tired and outdated, and the client wanted a contemporary look. We replaced the fireplace with a floating fireplace inset in a wavy tiled wall. We also inset the TV into the wall and...

AFTER PHOTO We replaced the fireplace in the family room with a floating fireplace inset in a wavy wall. We also inset the TV into the wall and added accent lighting and custom cabinetry. All new furniture and custom window treatments were designed as well. photo: KC Vansen

AFTER PHOTO Our client inherited her mother's beautiful antique table and Venetian chandelier and wanted to set it off in a more contemporary setting. We took an antique rug and framed it as art on the accent wall. Custom drapery and crown moulding added a regal touch. The hand-blown bowl brings in...

BEFORE PHOTO A shot of a very tiny kitchen. The client wanted more space and a commercial grade kitchen which required an extensive renovation and addition.

BEFORE PHOTO A shot of a very tiny kitchen. The client wanted more space and a commercial grade kitchen which required an extensive renovation and addition.

AFTER PHOTO A shot of a what used to be a very tiny kitchen. The client wanted more space and a commercial grade kitchen, requiring an extensive renovation and addition. As you can see from the Before photo, we added on a lot of space, going out and up to a 14' ceiling height with skylights. All...

AFTER PHOTO A shot of a house we extensively designed: outside, inside, and even the gardens. This midwest colonial home was set in a great neighborhood on a lot and a half, but lacked the curb appeal of the other homes in this historic district. AS you can see from the "before" shot of the same...

BEFORE PHOTO A shot of a house we extensively designed: outside, inside, and even the gardens. This midwest colonial home was set in a great neighborhood on a lot and a half, but lacked the curb appeal of the other homes in this historic district. The back of the house had had an addition put on in...

BEFORE PHOTO A charming antique chair that needed freshening up.

AFTER PHOTO We loved the lines of this "before" chair, but wanted to contrast them with a contemporary treatment. The colors were chosed from in the large, hand-painted mural on the opposite wall. These are 3 different fabrics, not a print, so only the best upholsterer could have achieved such a...

AFTER PHOTO Once owned by the Henry Ford family, the new owners wanted to keep the provenance of the home yet make it their own. Transitional and traditional furnishings combined with asian artifacts, antiques, an impressive art collection, and architectural artifacts from the Detroit area. This...

A BEFORE shot of a formal dining room of one of our projects.

BEFORE PHOTO This is the master suite of a home once owned by the Henry Ford family. photo: KC Vansen

AFTER PHOTO A shot of the updated master suite in a home once owned by the Henry Ford family. Custom bedding, window treatments, and custom painted furniture combine with antiques to make a unique and calming oasis. The new owners wanted to keep the provenance of the home yet make it their own....

AFTER PHOTO This large living room was decorated by a designer in the early 1980 and hadn't been updated since. There were some wonderful pieces that just needed freshening up or reinvention. We kept the best and got rid of the worst, extending our client's budget to a look they now love. The...

BEFORE PHOTO The client's wanted more storage and "wow-factor" in this living room.

BEFORE PHOTO A nice kitchen but not what our clients were looking for. After living in the space for a while, the clients realized they would like to open up the kitchen to the rest of the house.

AFTER PHOTO A small, outdated kitchen was opened up to the rest of the house for a more seamless and functional space. A cabinet front dishwasher melds seamlessly with the cabinets to create clean lines. Placing the microwave under the lower counters allows the backsplash tile to shine while still...

AFTER PHOTO A small, outdated kitchen was opened up to the rest of the house for a more seamless and functional space. The grey in the manufactured quartz countertops is echoed in the backsplash of italian tile by Cercan and the stainless steel appliances. The streamlined, stainless hood allows...

BEFORE PHOTO A nice kitchen but not what our clients were looking for. After living in the space for a while, the clients realized they would like to open up the kitchen to the rest of the house.

BEFORE PHOTO This thrift store chair has good bones but is tired and dated.

AFTER PHOTO A coat of black paint lends drama and covers nicks and scratches. The asian dragon print brings color and a contemporary edge.

AFTER PHOTO The soaring height of this two-story living room called for a dramatic touch: Dan Davis Design designed the custom cabinetry to give the room scale and to incorporate the TV. A library ladder provides accessibility to the upper shelves and adds whimsy. Two large sofas cleanly fill the...

BEFORE PHOTO Originally, the room had wainscoting that was not in scale and the client wanted a more dramatic dining room.

BEFORE PHOTO THe sitting room was to "matchy-matchy" and lacked warmth and coziness.

AFTER PHOTO In the sitting room, the client's existing red Asian chest, mirror, club chair, and traditional rug were the starting point. Dan Davis Design rounded out the room with dramatic red and gold window treatments, additional seating, shiny accents, and a large bird cage shelving unit.

BEFORE PHOTO This before picture puts into perspective the dramatic overhaul of the living room by Dan Davis Design in this Craftsman bungalow.

AFTER PHOTO The Art Nouveau-inspired iron gate was designed and forged by Smith Shop in Detroit. The fireplace design was created by Dan Davis who worked with Potowatomi Tile to not only create specific-size tile but to also create the custom color for the client. The walls and ceiling were taken...

BEFORE PHOTO The before picture sheds light on the traditional feel of the living room. Dan Davis Design was hired to bring in a contemporary look.

AFTER PHOTO A one-of-a-kind rug was designed to set the tone for the living area in colors specified by the client. We brought in new custom furniture and pillows and commissioned a triptych painting by a local artist to accentuate the soaring ceilings.

BEFORE PHOTO While the old wood mantle had character, it was not in keeping with the new stream-lined look the clients craved.

BEFORE PHOTO While the old wood mantle had character, it was not in keeping with the new stream-lined look the clients craved. The piano was becoming a a spot for clutter.

BEFORE PHOTO The Kitchen was showing its age and the clients needed more storage space.

AFTER PHOTO A small outdated kitchen was opened up to accommodate an island and much more storage. Custom cherry lowers, white uppers, and Red Dragon granite. A soft-turquoise glass backsplash picks up on the same color flecks in the granite. A seating area with storage was also designed into the...

BEFORE PHOTO This photo demonstrates how the wall with the refrigerator was removed and rebuilt further back, which substantially opened up the kitchen area and allowed for a larger island.

BEFORE PHOTO This photo demonstrates how the wall with the refrigerator was removed and rebuilt further back, which substantially opened up the kitchen area and allowed for a larger island.

Custom cabinets, marble countertops, marble backsplash, and new lighting were brought in. The small-scale island was replaced with this multi-functional piece positioned for maximum space.