Grove Road Design

Our family has grown up in the house that Mike designed and it has been a functional, beautiful space. The open plan great room, kitchen and dining room are lined with floor to ceiling aluminum windows, 14 ft. ceilings, wood casings and strikes a balance between prairie style and a more modern aesthetic. We bought the house when it was near completion and Mike added a number of customizations, large garage, specialty lighting, kitchen upgrades and furniture selection that worked well for us. The house is in a 100 year old neighborhood and it fits in but definitely makes a tasteful, individual design statement.

"Grove Road worked closely with me on a challenging project that had two major hurdles — our rocky site was steep, and our budget was tight. Mike presented multiple concepts and, actually, the most creative solution was the most affordable one. Mike focused on the big picture AND the fine details to help us achieve our dream of a small footprint, modern design that fits our family and lake living. He was involved from beginning to end including site planning, exterior and interior architectural design, contractor selection, construction plans, and supervision. Mike helped me avoid some big problems (things I thought were cool but were functionally unwise). And a BIG help, not to be underestimated...he was instrumental in managing our relationship with the builder. The result is a beautiful, functional home that inspires us to, well, do it again." —Paul Noble