--- title: "mdt design — Kitchen & Bath Designers | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/kitchen-and-bath-designers/mdt-design-pfvwus-pf~503673268 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~503673268.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "mdt design" category: ["Kitchen & Bath Designers"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/3d13f61906e80d77_8378-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "7610 Cottonwood Lane, Dexter, Michigan 48130-1414, United States" latitude: 42.3583 longitude: -83.9 phone: "(734) 424-0231" website: http://www.mdtkitchendesign.com/ rating: 5 review_count: 6 best_of_houzz_awards: 7 followers: 37 last_updated: 2026-09-20 --- # mdt design Original Houzz profile: [mdt design](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/kitchen-and-bath-designers/mdt-design-pfvwus-pf~503673268) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Kitchen & Bath Designers - **Location:** Dexter, MI - **Serves:** Ann Arbor, Whitmore Lake, Chelsea, Dexter, Pinckney, Barton Hills, Hamburg - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (6 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 7 awards (2015–2023), for Design. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Star Houzzer - Recommended on Houzz - 10,000 Ideabook Saves - Best of Houzz winner - Online consultation - 20 years in business I have spent the last 25 years designing and supervising the installation of custom kitchens in the Ann Arbor area. The last 20 some years with studio 2000 initially as a designer and for the last period as the owner. Studio 2000 closed November 2013 and I have worked as a freelance kitchen/bath designer since. My education includes 2 years at the University of Michigan School of Architecture. ### Services Provided - Kitchen Design - Custom Cabinets - Bathroom Design - Custom Kitchen Cabinets - Custom Bathroom Vanities - 3D Rendering - Design Consultation - Laundry Room Design - Mudroom Design - Pantry Design ### Areas Served - Ann Arbor - Whitmore Lake - Chelsea - Dexter - Pinckney - Barton Hills - Hamburg ### Typical Job Cost $15,000 - 60,000 ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | mdt design | | Address | 7610 Cottonwood Lane, Dexter, Michigan 48130-1414, United States | | Phone | (734) 424-0231 | | Website | http://www.mdtkitchendesign.com/ | | Followers on Houzz | 37 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/www.mdtdesign - LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/mary-detar-a9a31014 - Blog — http://www.mdtkitchendesign.com/ ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [mdt design](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/kitchen-and-bath-designers/mdt-design-pfvwus-pf~503673268) - **Website:** http://www.mdtkitchendesign.com/ - **Phone:** (734) 424-0231 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - Best of Houzz Design Awards \| 2015-2016 - **Best of Houzz:** 7 awards (2015–2023), for Design. ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 6 reviews** *Aspect averages:* - Work Quality: 50.0 - Communication: 50.0 - Value: 50.0 ### All 6 reviews **★★★★★ — Delaney Commercial Services, Dec. 2020** > Mary is a very experienced and knowledgeable kitchen designer and her customer service is top notch. She followed through on every detail for me, which is a must for a kitchen remodel. I was also very pleased with the build quality and hardware included with the cabinet package. I will be working with Mdt Design again on future projects. **★★★★★ — Wendy Schuster, Oct. 2017** > A few months ago, my husband and I moved from our charming 1920’s home in Pennsylvania to a 1970’s ranch house, desperate for a major face-lift, in Michigan. As an artist, I must admit that I was less than thrilled. Quite frankly, though, both my husband and myself were unsure of our intended design direction. In our search for a local contractor, we came across Mary deTar of mdt design. I have nothing but wonderful things to say about her, to the point where I have written and rewritten this review several times. Mary got involved immediately and brought with her so much inspiration to apply to our new space. She identified current problems in our kitchen layout and quickly offered solutions to address them. Her rapid response and innovative, realistic designs coupled with her high level of professionalism not only made us confident of her abilities, but made us feel more comfortable as we endeavored through our own home renovation process. Needless to say, I do not have enough positive things to say about her. We will not hesitate to call upon Mary deTar’s expertise to tackle our bedroom bathroom projects! Call her today; you won’t regret it! **★★★★★ — Designer's Choice Interiors, April 2017** > Another Houzz perk.....finding consummate professionals to aide in providing my clients with innovation, customer service and expertise! I am an Interior Designer based in Plymouth, MI. Nearly four years ago, in need of the specialized skill of a cabinet designer, I found Mary's professional profile on Houzz. I am thrilled to report that since our meeting, Mary and I have collaborated on and been awarded several jobs together, spanning from remodeling to new construction projects. Our work together continues to flourish and I cannot say enough about Mary's talent, integrity and commitment to her work. I rely greatly on her seasoned advice and vast experience in developing my cabinet designs and providing me with technical drawings. Having worked with many cabinet designers over the course of my career, I offer my highest recommendation for Mary DeTar of MDT Designs and believe she stands as a top expert in her craft. **★★★★★ — Mark Ziegler, April 2017** > My experience working with Mary was nothing but positive, start to finish. Mary is a careful listener who knows exactly how to turn ideas into a fished product that is both exceptionally beautiful as well as optimal functionally. > > Mary is not only quite talented, she is also a very nice person and easy to work with. I am happy to recommend her most highly. **★★★★★ — Kristy and Jim Meretta, Sept. 2016** > Mary DeTar is a top notch designer and cheerful, caring person. Our "new" kitchen is not only very functional but is extremely beautiful. Mary is an excellent communicator, one who includes customer ideas in her planning. Mary's manner is always friendly and professional. Her precise hand-drawn designs reflect her architectural training. Our job was completed on time and within budget. **★★★★★ — HU-173542, Sept. 2016** > Mary had the same vision I had for our kitchen and I loved her willingness to hear my suggestions. We would then collaborate and come up with a final design. Love her flair and ability to adapt to her clients taste but also her ability to nudge them outside of their comfort zone. Very very pleased with the entire process and highly recommend Mary. ## Selected projects - [Historic Ann Arbor Restoration](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/historic-ann-arbor-restoration-pj-vj~2560948) - Location: Ann Arbor, MI - Photos: 9 - [Ann Arbor "Tiny" Kitchen remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/ann-arbor-tiny-kitchen-remodel-pj-vj~2108596) - Location: Ann Arbor, MI - Photos: 6 - [Riverbend Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/riverbend-remodel-pj-vj~1693871) - Location: Ann Arbor, MI - Photos: 4 - Description: My client is a single professional gentleman who loves to cook, loves to entertain and loves to combine the two. The very first and most emphatic directive he gave me at our initial design meeting was his vision of cooking with his friends at a large island open to the rest of his living area. The working island became and remained the driving force for his new kitchen. The Space as we found it: The home is a solidly built 1970’s ranch located on a spectacular rolling, wooded site northwest of A… - [Lansdown Kitchen Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/lansdown-kitchen-remodel-pj-vj~1691733) - Location: Ann Arbor, MI - Photos: 4 - Description: An active retired couple wanted to update the existing kitchen in their 1970’s colonial in a long established neighborhood in Ann Arbor. In addition to new appliances, major requirements for the kitchen were an increase in working counter space in the existing galley layout, provision for a serving/breakfast bar, space for daily computer social updating and no reduction of the actual storage space in their existing kitchen. Extremely important was the requirement to seamlessly incorporate the at… - [Ann Arbor New Construction- The Cutcombe House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/ann-arbor-new-construction-the-cutcombe-house-pj-vj~545607) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 4 - Description: The Cutcombe House embodies an exceptional blend of modern amenities with a classic, English-inspired design. From the vast pastoral scenes surrounding the home to the Michigan limestone exterior, the Cutcombe House is a true work of art paralleling the design of England’s Cotswold Cottages [See all 5 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/kitchen-and-bath-designers/mdt-design-pfvwus-pf~503673268) ## Ideabooks - [Gilmore 2022](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/158904985/list/gilmore-2022) — 7 ideas - [Wu Project](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/140259083/list/wu-project) — 13 ideas - [Fitzgerald Master Bath](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/146755157/list/fitzgerald-master-bath) — 27 ideas - [Sugar Lake Cottage](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/144298997/list/sugar-lake-cottage) — 2 ideas - [Kassem Project](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/137701584/list/kassem-project) — 1 idea - [Lammers Girls Bath](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/127677099/list/lammers-girls-bath) — 28 ideas - [Davis Beamed Ceiling](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/128083310/list/davis-beamed-ceiling) — 4 ideas - [Don & Joan](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/119935223/list/don-joan) — 16 ideas - [Jabol Project](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/118746752/list/jabol-project) — 4 ideas - [10 reasons to hire a Kitchen Des.](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/118680667/list/10-reasons-to-hire-a-kitchen-des) — 1 idea - [Webster ideas](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/117996376/list/webster-ideas) — 1 idea - [Betsy backsplash](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/115238498/list/betsy-backsplash) — 4 ideas - [Jessy & Tim](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/114402655/list/jessy-tim) — 3 ideas - [Brinkel Powder room](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/113375403/list/brinkel-powder-room) — 91 ideas - [Shana Barnett](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/109289811/list/shana-barnett) — 4 ideas - [Betsy Gilmore](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/110748928/list/betsy-gilmore) — 1 idea - [Catherine's railing](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/106967465/list/catherine-s-railing) — 13 ideas - [Barnett tile border](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/105022296/list/barnett-tile-border) — 15 ideas - [Lighting grid](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/102653079/list/lighting-grid) — 2 ideas - [Catherine's Ideas](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/98645669/list/catherine-s-ideas) — 37 ideas [See all 121 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/marydetar) --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-20.*