The Bloomfield Hills Residence is a 10,400sf single-family home in Bloomfield Hills, MI, designed for a young family looking for unique architecture and meticulous interior design in their new home. MPdL Studio served as both design architect and architect of record for this home in which every detail was customized for the family's lifestyle, with high-end design and healthy living at its core. Our design paid particular attention to detailed brick work, glass walls, millwork, and cabinetry. The exterior is Endicott dark ironspot brick, stucco, cypress windows and trim, and slate roof. The interior materials include bluestone and walnut floors, knotty oak, and milk painted maple cabinetry. In addition to selecting all furnishings, light fixtures, table settings, and the curation of art work, MPdL Studio custom-designed key furniture. For example, the dining room contains a walnut wood hand-carved table that seats up to sixteen, while the bar area features a walnut butcher block counter and frosted bronze glass shelves. The wooden staircase in the entry features details that are all customized with unique alignment elements from the vertical seams to the treads on the ground, and the wood and metal handrails. Airy curtains line the walls and turn around corners, complementing the architecture of the space. The kitchen and family room were designed as an open space for an active family with ample storage, comfortable furniture, and views to the back yard which include an outdoor pool, cabana, and custom play structures for the children.

The family of a local firefighter purchased a raw 15.7 acre ranch in the woody, rolling hills of Thousand Oaks to build their 4ksf, 1-story home with a view of the valley to the NE beyond. The husband and wife team, with an abundance of energy and fortitude, tackled every hurdle with optimistic determination and persistence, including the myriad of agency regulations, construction supervision, and material selections & purchases. They came to ENRarchitects with a developed seed of an idea and a manila file full of handmade sketches. Together we continuously refined the ideas and produced the final design, documents and engineering to obtain timely permits and competitive bids from subcontractors and suppliers. The owner’s diligence in research and negotiation paid off significantly in a completed budget that was less than half the typical general contracting rate. The welcoming home, features 4 bedrooms, 3-1/4 baths, kitchen, laundry & pantry, living, dining & family rooms, office, and a 3-car garage with a stall for the speedboat. With the latest in high-density insulation, foil-backed roof sheathing, energy efficient windows, the energy usage is very low, especially considering a whole house fan keeps the usage of the A/C system to a minimum, and a pellet-burning iron stove supplements the furnace. The result is a beautiful oasis, perched in the hills, with ever-changing views in every direction.

Ambiance and warmth are delivered by the 12’ x 14’ sunken fire lounge that appears to rise out of the waters of the modern pool. Combinations of travertine, stucco and glass tile create a lounging area that is full of color and classic elegance when combined with cushions and accents. A 3’ x 5’ linear gas fire feature is at the center of the lounge cladded with oceanside lineage glass tile. A grand Tuuci cantilever umbrella, built to follow the sun, offers sophisticated shade perfectly engineered to accommodate the shape of the fire lounge. Floating steps lead into the lower level lounge from the travertine tile pool deck. Stucco, colorized to match the home, and concrete edging offer a sophistication to the overall outdoor space design. Photography by Jimi Smith.

"In this fun kitchen renovation project, Andrea Langford was contacted by a repeat customer to turn an out of date kitchen into a modern, open kitchen that was perfect for entertaining guests. In the new kitchen design the worn out laminate cabinets and soffits were replaced with larger cabinets that went up to the ceiling. This gave the room a larger feel, while also providing more storage space. Rutt handcrafted cabinets were finished in white and grey to give the kitchen a unique look. A new elegant quartz counter-top and marble mosaic back splash completed the kitchen transformation. The idea behind this kitchen redesign was to give the space a more modern feel, while still complimenting the traditional features found in the rest of the colonial style home. For this reason, Andrea selected transitional style doors for the custom cabinetry. These doors featured a style and rail design that paid homage to the traditional nature of the house. Contemporary stainless steel hardware and light fixtures gave the space the tasteful modern twist the clients had envisioned. For the floor, large porcelain faux-wood tiles were used to provide a low-maintenance and modern alternative to traditional wood floors. The dark brown hue of the tiles complimented the grey and white tones of the kitchen and were perfect for warming up the space. In the bar area, custom wine racks and a wine cooler were installed to make storing wine and wine glasses a breeze. A cute small round 9” stainless steel under mount sink gives a perfect spot to keep champagne on ice while entertaining guests. The new design also created a small desk space by the pantry door that provides a functional space to charge mobile devices and store the home phone and other miscellaneous items." - Andrea Langford Designs

At the outset of the project, this client asked us to create more space for them while designing within the exterior boundaries of the home. To accomplish this, APD replaced a wall and door way dividing the kitchen and dining room with a peninsula and cased opening allowing the family to live larger between the kitchen, dining room, breakfast nook, and family room. The design plan balanced the client’s desires to bring a fresh contemporary aesthetic while integrating into the updates they had already made in the home to bring to together an earthy, textural, bright, clean, and neutral vibe. This is a true cooks kitchen with attention paid to function in everything from the appliances to the plumbing, and surfaces to the storage solutions!

The main floor of this family home was completely updated and features a master suite, open concept kitchen,and living room.
Living room - mid-sized transitional formal and open concept medium tone wood floor and brown floor living room idea with blue walls, a corner fireplace, a tile fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

Walking up to this home you instantly notice the craftsman-style features that set it apart from the next house. Unfortunately, the kitchen just did not blend with that aesthetic, which extends throughout the home, adding character and coziness. Additionally, the homeowner is an avid cook and the existing kitchen was limited in space; lacking much needed functionality and storage. The main goal of the remodel was to create a chef-worthy kitchen with a place for everything. Step one was eliminating the remainder of the wall that separated the kitchen and living space making for a much more open layout. Furthermore, the existing cased opening to the dining room was closed off to allow for a more usable space in the kitchen. Special attention was paid to each custom cabinet, maximizing the use of every square inch. Aesthetics and function went hand-in-hand. Not only did we want to emphasize the craftsman style, we also wanted finishes that were extremely durable and would stand the test of time. With this in mind we selected materials that were warm and natural. Earth tones influenced the color palette for this design. The mahogany stained hood pairs perfectly with the custom posts, beams, and corbels that frame the new opening to the kitchen; tying in to the homes existing fireplace millwork. Creamy-white cabinets line the perimeter of the kitchen, matching an existing furniture piece that was incorporated into the remodel. Accents of black throughout add contrast and compliment the terrazzo countertops. A eucalyptus-colored island anchors the space, topped by a unique leathered recycled quartz. Handmade green-toned subway tiles fill the backslash reflecting the color of the island while adding depth. This kitchen feels very special, and we are thrilled that the homeowners love it as much as we do!

Bob Schatz
Example of a mountain style staircase design in Burlington

REDEFINING CUSTOM THEATER SEATING The FORTUNY theater chair was created for the most luxurious home theater. It’s concept is unique in many aspects and the design combines leather upholstery, varying stitching finishes, ergonomic contours, real wood veneer and an independently controlled reclining mechanism. The chair was designed by the Mitra Theaters team as a seating solution for their exclusive high-end home theater projects. Careful attention has been paid to the overall comfort of this chair. Ergonomics have been thorougly studied during the design and development process. High quality foam with different densities in combination with zigzag seating support and webbed backrest support are used to create a comfortable and soft feel which maintains a proper balance for ones body.
 
A steel frame and mechanism ensures a smooth operation now and in the future. The independently controlled reclining mechanism allows the user to adjust the backrest independently from the footrest, giving the user full freedom and the ability to adjust the chair to a position that fits one’s body structure. The articulating headrest is a feature which ensures ultimate comfort while viewing a movie in the reclined position. It gives the proper neck support needed and guarantees the perfect viewing in relation to the film screen. The Fortuny is also available as a fixed chair and in a manually operated reclining version.

This is a stunning interior remodel luxuriously designed and appointed by Green Mountain Builders. Creating a beautiful interior space, the expert remodeling team at Green Mountain wanted a free-flowing open concept plan. The gorgeous flooring flows from room to room making this Naples, Florida home a fabulous retreat. The transitional kitchen includes a bank of generous-sized white shaker cabinets with an abundance of top tier lighted-window cabinetry to showcase collections and glassware, a large island for prep work and seating with contrasting-colored cabinetry, an oversized stainless steel refrigerator and upgraded appliances plus beautiful quartz countertops. One absolutely gorgeous feature is the laundry room/mud room…perfection. The master bath is exceptional. From the natural stone countertops to the, sleek shaker cabinets, custom decorative tile work and large free-standing tub, the master bath is a light and roomy addition. Additional attention was paid to the owner’s suite, beautiful staircase and family room. The color selection, choice of lighting fixtures, bathroom and kitchen fixtures all blend creating an elegant, luxury home in one of Naples, premier country club communities, Collier’s Reserve.

Walking up to this home you instantly notice the craftsman-style features that set it apart from the next house. Unfortunately, the kitchen just did not blend with that aesthetic, which extends throughout the home, adding character and coziness. Additionally, the homeowner is an avid cook and the existing kitchen was limited in space; lacking much needed functionality and storage. The main goal of the remodel was to create a chef-worthy kitchen with a place for everything. Step one was eliminating the remainder of the wall that separated the kitchen and living space making for a much more open layout. Furthermore, the existing cased opening to the dining room was closed off to allow for a more usable space in the kitchen. Special attention was paid to each custom cabinet, maximizing the use of every square inch. Aesthetics and function went hand-in-hand. Not only did we want to emphasize the craftsman style, we also wanted finishes that were extremely durable and would stand the test of time. With this in mind we selected materials that were warm and natural. Earth tones influenced the color palette for this design. The mahogany stained hood pairs perfectly with the custom posts, beams, and corbels that frame the new opening to the kitchen; tying in to the homes existing fireplace millwork. Creamy-white cabinets line the perimeter of the kitchen, matching an existing furniture piece that was incorporated into the remodel. Accents of black throughout add contrast and compliment the terrazzo countertops. A eucalyptus-colored island anchors the space, topped by a unique leathered recycled quartz. Handmade green-toned subway tiles fill the backslash reflecting the color of the island while adding depth. This kitchen feels very special, and we are thrilled that the homeowners love it as much as we do!

This is a stunning interior remodel luxuriously designed and appointed by Green Mountain Builders. Creating a beautiful interior space, the expert remodeling team at Green Mountain wanted a free-flowing open concept plan. The gorgeous flooring flows from room to room making this Naples, Florida home a fabulous retreat. The transitional kitchen includes a bank of generous-sized white shaker cabinets with an abundance of top tier lighted-window cabinetry to showcase collections and glassware, a large island for prep work and seating with contrasting-colored cabinetry, an oversized stainless steel refrigerator and upgraded appliances plus beautiful quartz countertops. One absolutely gorgeous feature is the laundry room/mud room…perfection. The master bath is exceptional. From the natural stone countertops to the, sleek shaker cabinets, custom decorative tile work and large free-standing tub, the master bath is a light and roomy addition. Additional attention was paid to the owner’s suite, beautiful staircase and family room. The color selection, choice of lighting fixtures, bathroom and kitchen fixtures all blend creating an elegant, luxury home in one of Naples, premier country club communities, Collier’s Reserve.

This is a stunning interior remodel luxuriously designed and appointed by Green Mountain Builders. Creating a beautiful interior space, the expert remodeling team at Green Mountain wanted a free-flowing open concept plan. The gorgeous flooring flows from room to room making this Naples, Florida home a fabulous retreat. The transitional kitchen includes a bank of generous-sized white shaker cabinets with an abundance of top tier lighted-window cabinetry to showcase collections and glassware, a large island for prep work and seating with contrasting-colored cabinetry, an oversized stainless steel refrigerator and upgraded appliances plus beautiful quartz countertops. One absolutely gorgeous feature is the laundry room/mud room…perfection. The master bath is exceptional. From the natural stone countertops to the, sleek shaker cabinets, custom decorative tile work and large free-standing tub, the master bath is a light and roomy addition. Additional attention was paid to the owner’s suite, beautiful staircase and family room. The color selection, choice of lighting fixtures, bathroom and kitchen fixtures all blend creating an elegant, luxury home in one of Naples, premier country club communities, Collier’s Reserve.

This is a stunning interior remodel luxuriously designed and appointed by Green Mountain Builders. Creating a beautiful interior space, the expert remodeling team at Green Mountain wanted a free-flowing open concept plan. The gorgeous flooring flows from room to room making this Naples, Florida home a fabulous retreat. The transitional kitchen includes a bank of generous-sized white shaker cabinets with an abundance of top tier lighted-window cabinetry to showcase collections and glassware, a large island for prep work and seating with contrasting-colored cabinetry, an oversized stainless steel refrigerator and upgraded appliances plus beautiful quartz countertops. One absolutely gorgeous feature is the laundry room/mud room…perfection. The master bath is exceptional. From the natural stone countertops to the, sleek shaker cabinets, custom decorative tile work and large free-standing tub, the master bath is a light and roomy addition. Additional attention was paid to the owner’s suite, beautiful staircase and family room. The color selection, choice of lighting fixtures, bathroom and kitchen fixtures all blend creating an elegant, luxury home in one of Naples, premier country club communities, Collier’s Reserve.

Example of a mid-sized arts and crafts formal and enclosed medium tone wood floor and brown floor living room design in New York with green walls

This Houston bathroom features polished chrome and a black-and-white palette, lending plenty of glamour and visual drama. "We incorporated many of the latest bathroom design trends - like the metallic finish on the claw feet of the tub; crisp, bright whites and the oversized tiles on the shower wall," says Outdoor Homescapes' interior project designer, Lisha Maxey. "But the overall look is classic and elegant and will hold up well for years to come." As you can see from the "before" pictures, this 300-square foot, long, narrow space has come a long way from its outdated, wallpaper-bordered beginnings. "The client - a Houston woman who works as a physician's assistant - had absolutely no idea what to do with her bathroom - she just knew she wanted it updated," says Outdoor Homescapes of Houston owner Wayne Franks. "Lisha did a tremendous job helping this woman find her own personal style while keeping the project enjoyable and organized." Let's start the tour with the new, updated floors. Black-and-white Carrara marble mosaic tile has replaced the old 8-inch tiles. (All the tile, by the way, came from Floor & Décor. So did the granite countertop.) The walls, meanwhile, have gone from ho-hum beige to Agreeable Gray by Sherwin Williams. (The trim is Reflective White, also by Sherwin Williams.) Polished "Absolute Black" granite now gleams where the pink-and-gray marble countertops used to be; white vessel bowls have replaced the black undermount black sinks and the cabinets got an update with glass-and-chrome knobs and pulls (note the matching towel bars): The outdated black tub also had to go. In its place we put a doorless shower. Across from the shower sits a claw foot tub - a 66' inch Sanford cast iron model in black, with polished chrome Imperial feet. "The waincoting behind it and chandelier above it," notes Maxey, "adds an upscale, finished look and defines the tub area as a separate space." The shower wall features 6 x 18-inch tiles in a brick pattern - "White Ice" porcelain tile on top, "Absolute Black" granite on the bottom. A beautiful tile mosaic border - Bianco Carrara basketweave marble - serves as an accent ribbon between the two. Covering the shower floor - a classic white porcelain hexagon tile. Mounted above - a polished chrome European rainshower head. "As always, the client was able to look at - and make changes to - 3D renderings showing how the bathroom would look from every angle when done," says Franks. "Having that kind of control over the details has been crucial to our client satisfaction," says Franks. "And it's definitely paid off for us, in all our great reviews on Houzz and in our Best of Houzz awards for customer service." And now on to final details! Accents and décor from Restoration Hardware definitely put Maxey's designer touch on the space - the iron-and-wood French chandelier, polished chrome vanity lights and swivel mirrors definitely knocked this bathroom remodel out of the park!

Free ebook, CREATING THE IDEAL KITCHEN Download now → http://bit.ly/idealkitchen The homeowners came to us with the desire to update their master bathroom into a more spa-like retreat that was also more functional for their daily needs. The existing space was large with a vaulted ceiling, lots of natural light and an existing private water closet. So the bones of the space were great and the room just needed a few tweaks. We started by relocating the cramped shower that shared the water closet room, to the existing tub location. The giant whirlpool tub took up more than its share of real estate in the room, and the beautiful new shower, which gets used daily, now sits in its spot. The new shower features beautiful lass tile accents as well as a bench seat and frameless shower door. The new tub is freestanding and sits in front of an updated slightly smaller window, providing a sculptural focal point upon entry to the room. There was still plenty of room for two large vanities, and a corner storage cabinet and appliance garage that hides small bathroom necessities. The water closet remains in its own private room and the area that once housed the shower, is now an additional closet for the master bedroom. The room is a pallet of soft grays and whites with the cherry vanities adding some warmth. Polished chrome and glass accents bring some sparkle to the space. Designed by: Susan Klimala, CKD, CBD Photography by: Mike Kaskel For more information on kitchen and bath design ideas go to: www.kitchenstudio-ge.com

Like an artful masterpiece, Ardmore Residence exhilarates, engages and inspires. Rising boldly above Singapore’s premier residential address, Ardmore Park, the 36-story residential tower redefines the luxury living of an urban home with imagination, privileges and services that are exclusive to its residents. The apartment’s spaces conjure up the harmony of a light-filled urban cocoon rising above the energy of the city. Orchard Road’s landmarks dazzle in crisp clarity from the apartments facing south, while the units with a north orientation enjoy Bukit Timah Hill’s lush green foliage. The living and dining wing opens to a doublevolume balcony that presents an impressive space for residents who enjoy entertaining at home in style, or simply relaxing in their luxury of space. At more than 2,000 sq. ft. each, all of the 56 luxurious units have been fitted with premium stone finishes, carefully selected and processed to achieve the optimal aesthetical effect. M&G inspected and selected the blocks directly from quarries located in Iran, Italy and Spain, and then fabricated according to the customized finishes of each unit type. The flat cut pieces and solid curved pieces for each unit were then laid out per the shop drawings, inspected and approved by the owner’s representatives, before individually numbered and packed for delivery to site. In the main lobby, an impressive onyx feature wall captures the attention of visitors with its stunning book-matched effect. The blocks were individually selected to ensure consistency of the veining, then allocated to each elevation to create optimal symmetry when book-matched. The slabs were then cut and book-matched polished, laid out to visualize the effect and to mark the actual sizes to cut, before finally cutting to size. Special attention was paid to the curved corner pieces in order to achieve a similar book-matched effect as the flat pieces. The landscaped areas also feature granite in various thicknesses with radial cuts to complement the architectural style of the project.

Like an artful masterpiece, Ardmore Residence exhilarates, engages and inspires. Rising boldly above Singapore’s premier residential address, Ardmore Park, the 36-story residential tower redefines the luxury living of an urban home with imagination, privileges and services that are exclusive to its residents. The apartment’s spaces conjure up the harmony of a light-filled urban cocoon rising above the energy of the city. Orchard Road’s landmarks dazzle in crisp clarity from the apartments facing south, while the units with a north orientation enjoy Bukit Timah Hill’s lush green foliage. The living and dining wing opens to a doublevolume balcony that presents an impressive space for residents who enjoy entertaining at home in style, or simply relaxing in their luxury of space. At more than 2,000 sq. ft. each, all of the 56 luxurious units have been fitted with premium stone finishes, carefully selected and processed to achieve the optimal aesthetical effect. M&G inspected and selected the blocks directly from quarries located in Iran, Italy and Spain, and then fabricated according to the customized finishes of each unit type. The flat cut pieces and solid curved pieces for each unit were then laid out per the shop drawings, inspected and approved by the owner’s representatives, before individually numbered and packed for delivery to site. In the main lobby, an impressive onyx feature wall captures the attention of visitors with its stunning book-matched effect. The blocks were individually selected to ensure consistency of the veining, then allocated to each elevation to create optimal symmetry when book-matched. The slabs were then cut and book-matched polished, laid out to visualize the effect and to mark the actual sizes to cut, before finally cutting to size. Special attention was paid to the curved corner pieces in order to achieve a similar book-matched effect as the flat pieces. The landscaped areas also feature granite in various thicknesses with radial cuts to complement the architectural style of the project.