--- title: "Studio Z Architecture — Architects & Building Designers | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/studio-z-architecture-pfvwus-pf~58790854 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~58790854.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Studio Z Architecture" category: ["Architects"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/6be38f550e57e2b5_0724-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "409 Plymouth Road, Suite 130, Plymouth, Michigan 48170, United States" latitude: 42.3688 longitude: -83.4799 phone: "(734) 394-9400" website: http://www.studiozarch.com rating: 4.9 review_count: 42 best_of_houzz_awards: 21 followers: 659 last_updated: 2026-08-21 --- # Studio Z Architecture Original Houzz profile: [Studio Z Architecture](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/studio-z-architecture-pfvwus-pf~58790854) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Architects - **Location:** Plymouth, MI - **Serves:** Ann Arbor, Dearborn, Livonia, Troy, Canton, Farmington Hills, Rochester Hills, Novi, West Bloomfield Township, Dearborn Heights, Royal Oak, Birmingham, Ypsilanti, Ferndale, Rochester, South Lyon, Farmington, Commerce Township, Beverly Hills, Plymouth, Saline, Northville, Chelsea, Dexter, Bloomfield Hills, Ann Arbor Hills, Bloomfield Township, Dixboro, Greater Detroit, Pittsfield Township, Salem, Superior Township, West Bloomfield - **Houzz rating:** 4.9 out of 5 (42 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 21 awards (2013–2026), for Design, Service, Innovator. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Star Houzzer - 5 Star Houzzer - Houzz Industry Research - Barometer - Houzz Influencer - Recommended on Houzz - 50,000 Ideabook Saves - Best of Houzz winner - Award winning - 25 years in business Who are we? We’re YOUR dream team, an award-winning, nationally-recognized architecture and interior design firm in Plymouth, Michigan. Our goal is to help you create a home that is a true reflection of your own uniqueness, the things you love, and the places you’ve been or dream about going. We’ll help you design a home that fits your personality, lifestyle, and changing needs over time. Working together, we’ll explore your needs and preferences to deliver a functional, sustainable, and stunning home that will serve you for years to come. We are an award-winning architecture firm specializing in residential design - both custom homes and remodeling projects - in southeast Michigan. We work collaboratively with our clients to create homes that express their personalities, support their lifestyles, and "fit" their families. Like design-build, we involve the builder early in the project, however, the Z Team Approach offers greater flexibility in your choice of contractors. Studio Z learns a lot about you, working through phases of the discovery process to create a home design that you love. Then, we bring in up to three contractors to review the design and offer you estimates. What we like about this approach is that it enables you, the owner, to get to know the contractors to see which feels like the right personality fit. You will also get a better understanding of what is possible given your budget. Our clients appreciate knowing the numbers early on, while also feeling they have options. Unlike design-build, the owner has a choice of contractors (and cost proposals). We can get to know owners in the early design process, and recommend builders that we feel will be a good fit. The builders are at the table early in the process, but not before the owner has worked through his/her ideal vision with us as your architect. ### Services Provided - Architectural Design - Building Design - Home Remodeling - Architectural Drawings - Custom Homes - Home Additions - Home Extensions - Kitchen Design - Sustainable Design - Kitchen Remodeling - Energy-Efficient Homes - Floor Plans - 3D Rendering - Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) - Bathroom Design - Space Planning - Guesthouse Design & Construction - Universal Design - Multigenerational Homes - Historic Building Conservation - Handicap-Accessible Design - Mudroom Design - Attic Conversion - Basement Design - Staircase Design - Garage Design - Laundry Room Design - 3D Home Design - AIP - Aging in Place - Butler's Pantry - Construction Drawings - Custom Home - Interior Design - Lake House - Master Plan - Mid-century Modern - Primary Suite - Remodeling - Selections - Wine Room ### Areas Served - Ann Arbor - Dearborn - Livonia - Troy - Canton - Farmington Hills - Rochester Hills - Novi - West Bloomfield Township - Dearborn Heights - Royal Oak - Birmingham - Ypsilanti - Ferndale - Rochester - South Lyon - Farmington - Commerce Township - Beverly Hills - Plymouth - Saline - Northville - Chelsea - Dexter - Bloomfield Hills - Ann Arbor Hills - Bloomfield Township - Dixboro - Greater Detroit - Pittsfield Township - Salem - Superior Township - West Bloomfield ### Typical Job Cost $250,000 - 1.5 million The cost range noted is a range for typical total project construction costs. Architectural fees vary by project size, scope of services required, distance from our office, and other variables. Although architectural fees can be estimated as a percentage of construction costs, our fees are independent from them. ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Studio Z Architecture | | Address | 409 Plymouth Road, Suite 130, Plymouth, Michigan 48170, United States | | Phone | (734) 394-9400 | | Website | http://www.studiozarch.com | | License Number | Michigan: 041158; Ohio: 10885 | | Followers on Houzz | 659 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/Studio.Z.Arch - X (Twitter) — https://twitter.com/StudioZ\_arch - LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/company/studio-z-architecture/ - Blog — https://www.instagram.com/studioz\_arch/ ## Offers Featured on HGTV! ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Studio Z Architecture](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/studio-z-architecture-pfvwus-pf~58790854) - **Website:** http://www.studiozarch.com - **Phone:** (734) 394-9400 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - Best of Houzz Design: 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013 ● Best of Houzz Service: 2023, 2021 2020, 2019, 2018, 2015 ● AIA Awards for Residential Architecture: 2024, 2021, 2019, 2014 ● Distinguished Service Award HBA of SE Michigan: 2023 - ● Detroit Home Magazine Design Award: 2020 - **Best of Houzz:** 21 awards (2013–2026), for Design, Service, Innovator. **Affiliations** - [National Association of Home Builders](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/national-association-of-home-builders-pfvwus-pf~562065019) - [AIA Custom Residential Architects Network](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/aia-custom-residential-architects-network-pfvwus-pf~629398549) - [National Association of the Remodeling Industry](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/national-association-of-the-remodeling-industry-pfvwus-pf~1954795205) - [The American Institute of Architects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/the-american-institute-of-architects-pfvwus-pf~1350720471) - [BRAG Ann Arbor](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/brag-ann-arbor-pfvwus-pf~2114550156) - [Home Builders Association of Michigan](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/home-builders-association-of-michigan-pfvwus-pf~1477551635) - [Home Builders Association of Southeastern Michigan](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/professionals/schools-and-organizations/home-builders-association-of-southeastern-michigan-pfvwus-pf~1544583313) ## Reviews **Overall rating: 4.9 out of 5 — 42 reviews** *Aspect averages:* - Work Quality: 50.0 - Communication: 50.0 - Value: 50.0 ### Reviews **★★★★★ — Lawrence and Patricia Helwig, May 2026** > We had a wonderful experience with Studio Z as they designed our four season sunroom addition. I cannot stress enough how every member of their team made us feel as if our job was the most important thing for them to be working on. All of our requirements were met and implemented quickly and professionally. > > We have been using the totally completed addition now for about a year and have not found anything we do not like. We would definitely recommend Studio Z! **Comment from Studio Z Architecture:** > We are so glad that you are happy with your four season sunroom addition! It was great working with you--we miss you! **★★★★★ — mtrent1, March 2026** > We cannot be happier with a complete first floor remodel from a home that was built in 1999. Working with Studio Z brought clarity to our needs and wants by listening, providing design options, and working with our budget. They made each step of the way by providing established recommendations: construction, counter tops, cabinets, and appliances that were easy to work. Working with Dayna, Interior Designer, brought life to the remodel with pictures and color. She was very flexible in making changes or coming up with different ideas. Her design provided more storage, counter, and aisle space. She brought ideas to the table that we never considered, but made the outcome beautiful, such as the backsplash behind the stove. Trust, communication, and design is what made this massive first floor project a success to us and a glowing recommendation for using Studio Z. **Comment from Studio Z Architecture:** > Thanks so much, mtrent1! We loved working with you and are so glad you're happy with your "new" home! **★★★★★ — Mary Ann Kirsch, March 2026** > Studio Z was a life saver for us. We needed drawings done quickly and they helped us find a contractor to navigate a difficult situation. We appreciated their quick turnaround and their guidance in navigating our situation. **Comment from Studio Z Architecture:** > Thanks so much, Mary Ann! We enjoyed working with you! **★★★★★ — Mike Boyea, Jan. 2026** > Dawn and her team were excellent to work with. Highly detail oriented, thorough (I particularly liked the Google Drive folder with photos and architecture drawings), and just nice people. Dawn helped us navigate a sticky situation where, after significant time and money invested, we had to find a new contractor or abandon a home we purchased with the intent to complete gut. She ended up connecting us with a great contractor, and we love how the project ended up. **Comment from Studio Z Architecture:** > Thanks for your review, Mike! We loved working with you, and are glad you're happy with the way the project turned out! **★★★★★ — Suzie Wanstreet, May 2025** > We had an outstanding experience working with Studio Z Architecture. From the initial consultation and throughout the whole process, Dawn and Dayna demonstrated professionalism, creativity, and attention to detail. They took the time to understand our needs and wants and brought it to life in ways that exceeded our expectations. When we ran into some unexpected problems while the construction was underway, Dawn and Dayna went above and beyond to quickly get involved to help solve the problem. > > We cannot wait for the builder to wrap up the project so we can enjoy our completed project. **Comment from Studio Z Architecture:** > Thanks so much for your review, Suzie! We enjoyed working with you, and certainly hope the builder wraps the project up soon! **★★★★★ — Stu and Donna Snyder, Aug. 2024** > We have used Studio Z twice now, once for a large renovation and more recently for a small one. Both times, Dawn was very responsive, keeping us informed on how long the plans would take, meeting the deadlines, and being very willing to work with us on changes we requested. She worked with the contractor for the large renovation in 2008 and my recollection was that all went smoothly. We have completed part of our latest project, turning a half bath into a full bath, and hope to get started soon on the other part, extending part of our house with the owners' bedroom and new full bathroom. The contractors we have talked to have not had any problems with her plans. Thanks for your great work, Dawn! **Comment from Studio Z Architecture:** > Thanks for your kind words, Stu and Donna! We enjoyed working with you and are happy that you're making progress on your recent renovations! **★★★★★ — Brian Withun, May 2024** > We had a house fire and decided to embark on a full remodel job. When we met Dawn's team we had only a head full of ideas. Dawn, Dayna, and Karin helped us resolve those ideas into a beautiful new home! I'm particularly happy with how hard they worked to make our ideas structurally sound, code-compliant, comfortable, practical, and beautiful. > This home (which we had been planning to sell before the fire) is now our dream home where we will live for years! > Things we did: We moved the staircase to the center of the home and put a turn/landing in it. It is now a featured element of the home with a fantastic handrail and overlook. We eliminated two bedrooms and left them "open to below" to create a balcony. We added a scissor truss to eliminate the attic and create a vaulted ceiling. We added tall 96" doors upstairs to take advantage of the new higher ceiling. We moved the laundry to the upper level. We greatly expanded the primary bedroom and bathroom into a spacious "suite." We opened the kitchen and added a large island. Fully finished the basement and added a bilco egress door. We changed the pitch and character of the roof to better accommodate solar panels. > > Thanks to everyone at Studio-Z! We couldn't be happier... **Comment from Studio Z Architecture:** > Thank you so much, Brian! We enjoyed working with you and are thrilled that you love your "new" home! **★★★★★ — Kellie, March 2024** > We've had such a wonderful experience working with Studio Z Architecture, and happily and highly recommend the Studio Z team! > When we were looking to do a significant remodel of our 1956-era ranch home, they took time to learn what we wanted, but even more importantly, how we really wanted to live in the home and what was important to us. Dawn and the team took time to understand the problems we were trying to solve. They were patient with all our questions. In working through different ideas and possibilities, they brought new ideas to the table that made a huge difference in the overall design and livability of our home. Every step of the way, they kept us up to date and were great about communicating what was going on. In addition to great architectural design solutions for our home, they brought their great sense of humor and style to the whole process. It's an absolute pleasure to work with Studio Z! **Comment from Studio Z Architecture:** > Thanks so much, Kellie! We enjoyed working with you and Bryon. **★★★★★ — Bindi, Dec. 2023** > Hello Everyone, Studio Z is a wonderful architecture permeated with professionalism and dedication to the client. I was planning to contract with them to do a complete gut remodel of a 1200 sf condo. Unfortunately, I met with the general contractor (who had worked with Studio Z in the past) and he talked me out of having the architect involved: "You aren't moving walls, you are just pulling out old cabinets, floors and fixtures and replacing with new...an architect will just be a waste of money, you just need a contractor to organize all the trades." I should have gone with my gut and stayed with Studio Z. I can now tell you all the value that an architectural firm would have added. First, I don't think my young general contractor understood his own role. He hired the trades, often people he hadn't worked with previously, and never came back to check on their work. When I complained about poor craftsmanship, the contractor's response was to gaslight me and state, "I told him what to do." So I would find a mishmash of different finishes of bathroom fixtures in my guest bath. The painter was horrible, mixing up paint colors (lids from one color dripping down into the can of another), some walls with matte finish, some with semi-gloss, in the same room. Touch up splotches on what should have been freshly mudded, sanded and painted walls. Cupboard doors with gouges. Big gaps with no trim to cover. And the worst aspects were to do with the honesty, integrity, and organizational ability of the general contract himself. He promised to start soon and finish quickly, after all it was just a small condo in which we weren't moving walls. But then he delayed the start by two weeks. He ordered the wrong cabinet and those had to be reordered, as he and his partner wife did not communicate on selections. He would send email at 6 pm one night shaking me down to have a check ready at 8 am the following morning when minimal to no work had been happening from the previous draw. I started having to buy all the fixtures, lights, doorknobs, etc., myself to ensure that I got what I actually wanted and that supplies were there so the work wasn't delayed. Part-way through the job, he asked me to move out again, "get an Air-BNB" because what was supposed to have been my 2-week job, became an over 6-month nightmare. His draw invoices started referring to "change orders" that I never made (things that weren't actual changes. Subcontractors informed me they weren't being paid. A giant red flag was that on the first day of work, in communicating about another job, one of the workers said under his breath, "just like XXX, start a job, can't finish." And that seems to be the story. Architects are professionals and have guidelines, ethics and standards that they must follow. I think this contractor talked me out of having architects not so much for the added expense for me, but for the oversight that an architectural team would have provided over his shady ways. Choose Studio Z. **Comment from Studio Z Architecture:** > Thanks so much for your kind words, Bindi. I am sorry you had such a poor experience with the contractor you hired. **★★★★★ — Walter Roudebush, Dec. 2023** > Our relocation to Ann Arbor entailed the purchase of a house with potential. But in order to make it our home, a remodel would be needed. We had updated previous houses but those efforts were not extensive. We knew what we wanted but how to make it a reality? After much due diligence, we retained Studio Z. > > It was a substantial remodel taking six months. During that time, our interactions with Studio Z were always professional, on schedule, and appropriate to our vision. Our ideas were professionally transformed from two dimensional architectural drawings to a beautiful elevated sunroom addition and a half bath, mud room, and laundry remodel. > > Would we do it again? Certainly and we will invite Studio Z back to design a master bathroom in our home. **Comment from Studio Z Architecture:** > Thank you so much, Walt! We enjoyed working with you and Annette, and look forward to your next project! **★★★★★ — Marti, Nov. 2023** > We had a space in our house that we wanted to reconfigure but we just couldn't get a vision of what or how we could do it. Studio Z provided their consulting services and walked through all of the options and suggestions related to the space. They then provided resources to do the work. > I highly recommend Studio Z. **Comment from Studio Z Architecture:** > Thanks, Marti! Dayna and I enjoyed meeting with you! Please send us photos when you finish your project! **★★★★★ — Phyllis Goodman, Oct. 2023** > The team at Studio Z were wonderful to work with. They were personable, professional, knowledgeable and respectful of our time, and therefore, our costs. The process was clearly explained, the design options reflected our styles. My husband and I can’t say enough good about Dawn and Dayna. From connections to trusted contractors, where to look for fixtures, cabinets, flooring, countertops and paint color suggestions, they helped us find our way in a sometimes overwhelming project. We have been thrilled with the outcome. Would definitely recommend this team a hundred times over. **Comment from Studio Z Architecture:** > Thank you so much, Phyllis! We loved working with you. We hope you love your new spaces (especially the dyeing room--although the kitchen is sweet, too)! ## Selected projects - [An Oasis in an Urban Neighborhood - Ann Arbor, MI](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/an-oasis-in-an-urban-neighborhood-ann-arbor-mi-pj-vj~2589173) - Location: Ann Arbor, MI - Photos: 25 - Description: A major television network purchased a 1925 Craftsman-style bungalow in Ann Arbor, Michigan, to renovate into the prize for a televised giveaway. The network sought out Studio Z to re-imagine the 900-square-foot house into a modern, livable home that could remain timeless as the homeowner’s lifestyle needs evolved. Located in the historic Water Hill neighborhood within a few blocks of downtown Ann Arbor and the University of Michigan, the home’s walkability was a huge draw. The end result, at ap… - [Ann Arbor Hills Remodel and Addition - Ann Arbor, MI](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/ann-arbor-hills-remodel-and-addition-ann-arbor-mi-pj-vj~7114859) - Location: Ann Arbor, MI - Photos: 33 - Description: While they loved their Ann Arbor Hills location, the owners of this 1966 house enjoy entertaining and found the tiny rooms cramped their family lifestyle. Studio Z redesigned and expanded the first and second floor adding living and entertaining space and improving the overall ease and flow of the home. From the outside, the addition blends right in. It’s hard to tell that this house is 1,200 square feet larger than before the remodel! Redesigning and expanding the first floor added a large, ope… - [Ann Arbor Craftsman Home Renovation - Ann Arbor, MI](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/ann-arbor-craftsman-home-renovation-ann-arbor-mi-pj-vj~6983862) - Location: Ann Arbor, MI - Photos: 21 - Description: For this beautiful Burns Park Craftsman renovation and expansion, we build an addition for the new spacious kitchen and study with a primary suite above. We created a mudroom, powder room, and pantry from the old kitchen space. The primary suite contains a bedroom, closet and bathroom, and we also added skylights in the primary bedroom and bathroom for more natural light and ventilation. - [Goodbye Outdated, Hello Oasis - Canton, MI](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/goodbye-outdated-hello-oasis-canton-mi-pj-vj~6983934) - Location: Canton, MI - Photos: 10 - Description: The bathroom in this 1990s home was dated. The homeowners never used the soaking tub, which took up a lot of floor space. Studio Z designed a beautiful, brightly-lit oasis. - [Chef's Kitchen - Ann Arbor, MI](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/chef-s-kitchen-ann-arbor-mi-pj-vj~2820165) - Location: Ann Arbor, MI - Photos: 10 - [Remodel Adds Ease to Cape Cod - Beverly Hills, MI](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/remodel-adds-ease-to-cape-cod-beverly-hills-mi-pj-vj~7654812) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 15 - Description: This Beverly Hills home was completely renovated, including a new kitchen, mudroom, laundry room, primary suite, kids' bedrooms, and two hall bathrooms. - [Tailored Ranch Remodel - Farmington Hills, MI](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/tailored-ranch-remodel-farmington-hills-mi-pj-vj~5830453) - Location: Farmington Hills, MI - Photos: 21 - Description: The client's newly purchased 1950's ranch was outdated and poorly configured. We reconfigured the interior to create better flow throughout the home as well as adding a guest bathroom, dedicated laundry room and revamping the finishes of each space. Studio Z modified features within the house to create a home for the client to age-in-place. These changes included zero-threshold entry, curbless showers, and wider doors. Contractor: Dave Klein Construction Kitchen & Bath Cabinets: Sharer Design Gr… - [Bright and Bold Kitchen Remodel - Ann Arbor, MI](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/bright-and-bold-kitchen-remodel-ann-arbor-mi-pj-vj~7330963) - Location: Ann Arbor, MI - Photos: 10 - [Frank Lloyd Wright Inspired Ranch - Saline, MI](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/frank-lloyd-wright-inspired-ranch-saline-mi-pj-vj~2823431) - Location: Saline, MI - Photos: 9 - [Golden Avenue Addition - Ann Arbor, MI](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/golden-avenue-addition-ann-arbor-mi-pj-vj~804593) - Location: Ann Arbor, MI - Photos: 21 - Description: The owners loved the location of their home, but the home itself didn't function very well for their family of 3. They love to cook, entertain, play music, and hang out together, but the home's small rooms and overall layout weren't conducive to these activities. To address these issues, we built a two-story addition containing a family room, dining room, and master bedroom. We also built a one-story addition to house the enlarged kitchen. The new spaces are open and filled with light. - [Tailored Ranch exterior and garage](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/tailored-ranch-exterior-and-garage-pj-vj~7332543) - Location: Farmington Hills, MI - Photos: 9 - [Maywood Ave. Home - Ann Arbor, MI](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/maywood-ave-home-ann-arbor-mi-pj-vj~71805) - Location: Ann Arbor, MI - Photos: 34 - Description: This is a total remodel of a home in Ann Arbor. We added a master bedroom, dining room, kitchen, and family room to the back of the house, a new second floor containing two bedrooms and a bathroom, and remodeled most of the rest of the interior. The scale of the house, as viewed from the street, didn't change significantly, allowing the home to still fit into the 1040s neighborhood. This home is featured in an ideabook here on Houzz: http://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/19481561/list/One-Big-Happy-Exp… - [Redefined Balustrade - Ann Arbor, MI](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/redefined-balustrade-ann-arbor-mi-pj-vj~2596698) - Location: Ann Arbor, MI - Photos: 13 - [Peaceful Primary Suite - Ann Arbor, MI](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/peaceful-primary-suite-ann-arbor-mi-pj-vj~5888347) - Location: Ann Arbor, MI - Photos: 13 - Description: After purchasing this 1960s ranch in Ann Arbor, the homeowners knew that the primary suite, which was remodeled in the 90s and had a raised spa tub and a black toilet, had to go. Studio Z designed an updated master bathroom to provide the homeowners with a spacious shower and double vanity while still having plenty of space and natural light. The Douglas fir wall provides warmth as well as a pop of color to this relaxing master bath. Existing walk-in closets were reconfigured slightly to make th… - [Morton Avenue Home - Ann Arbor, MI](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/morton-avenue-home-ann-arbor-mi-pj-vj~149976) - Location: Ann Arbor, MI - Photos: 29 - Description: An addition that was built in the 1970s was torn down and replaced with a new addition containing a kitchen, family room, dining room, and screened porch on the first floor, and a primary suite on the second floor. The basement was enlarged by building the new addition on a basement. The kitchen was moved to the back of the addition so that it could be out of the main circulation path into the house. The old kitchen became a spacious mud room A covered porch was added to the front of the house - [Screened Porch in the Treetops - Ann Arbor, MI](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/screened-porch-in-the-treetops-ann-arbor-mi-pj-vj~5750506) - Location: Ann Arbor, MI - Photos: 18 - Description: The homeowner of this beautiful property in Ann Arbor contacted Studio Z to build an elevated screened porch and deck to replace an existing open deck, which provided no protection from insects. The home had been built on the edge of a ravine, so the property slopes dramatically down from the street to the back of the home. The homeowner’s goals included orienting the screened porch towards the views of the forested ravine behind her home, making the screened porch fit with the style and materia… - [Craftsman Bathroom - Ann Arbor, MI](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/craftsman-bathroom-ann-arbor-mi-pj-vj~4592191) - Location: Ann Arbor, MI - Photos: 4 - [One house, several projects - Ann Arbor, MI](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/one-house-several-projects-ann-arbor-mi-pj-vj~1819236) - Location: Ann Arbor, MI - Photos: 17 - Description: Studio Z provided several designs for this home over several years, for two different owners. The earlier owner wanted help with finishing the attic over the garage to use as a bedroom, adding a carport, and adding to the kitchen (unfortunately, that addition was never built). The later owner added a master suite and sitting room over the existing single-story family room. - [Ann Arbor Cape Cod - Ann Arbor, MI](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/ann-arbor-cape-cod-ann-arbor-mi-pj-vj~806889) - Location: Ann Arbor, MI - Photos: 20 - Description: My client bought this house and wanted to make it into a home suitable for everyday living and entertaining. She wanted a first floor "Ms. suite" so that she can age in place. We took down some interior walls and reconfigured the rest of the space to provide a bedroom, bathroom, and walk-in closet on the first floor, with an open kitchen and great room on the back of the house. We also converted the open second floor into a loft office space and a second bedroom and bathroom (not shown in the ph… - [Olivia Avenue Home - Ann Arbor, MI](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/olivia-avenue-home-ann-arbor-mi-pj-vj~23262) - Location: Ann Arbor, MI - Photos: 11 - Description: 2006: Two-story addition to existing Craftsman home, including family room and master suite, with lots of custom-designed built-ins. 2000: One-story addition to back of Craftsman home, including mud room and powder room. [See all 27 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/studio-z-architecture-pfvwus-pf~58790854) ## Ideabooks - [Heid Exterior](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/183580938/list/heid-exterior) — 1 idea [See all 1 ideabook](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/studiozarch) ## Community Q&A **Q: I love the exterior colors** *(in Photo Questions)* Is it possible to list the exterior paint colors and the home? A: Sorry for the wait! Here are the paint colors: Exterior Siding: SW2847 Roycroft Bottle Green in a Satin finish Exterior Trims, Columns, and Eaves: SW7020 Black Fox in a Semi-Gloss Exterior Shakes: SW6186 Dried Thyme in a Satin finish. **Q: Can you tell me the colour and brand of paint used?** *(in Photo Questions)* I love the paint colour, it looks like a deep pumpkin in the photo. I have a powder room I'm thinking about repainting and this colour might work. A: Thank you! The paint color is AF-280 Salsa Dancing from Benjamin Moore. **Q: where do you put stuff? towels, soap etc.** *(in Photo Questions)* A: Hi again, thankstoo! I heard from our Kohler rep. She said that's the Kohler Reve Pedestal Sink. Unfortunately, they no longer make it. The company that made the molds for Kohler apparently closed shop overnight and didn’t release the mold to Kohler. She said they have the Brazn sink which looks similar. She has requested that Kohler make a pedestal for it--apparently many people have asked for that option! **Q: Paint color of exterior?** *(in Photo Questions)* Any word on the exterior paint color? A: It’s noted in the description we wrote for the photo. Paint color: Benjamin Moore Coventry Gray. **Q: Beautiful room, tile.?** *(in Photo Questions)* What is the backsplash? A: Thank you for your kind words! Unfortunately, we don't know the exact tile that was installed on all four walls of this lovely powder room, but it's similar to this tile from Tile Bar. **Q: is there a backsplash?** *(in Photo Questions)* If there is no backsplash how is the wall above the sink protected? A: Thanks so much, Janet!! --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-08-21.*