We asked and you responded! Our online readers’ poll reveals who’s at the top of the list when it comes to everything from garden art to doors to granite — and all things in between. Here, we present dozens of favorites!
Photos by Martin Vecchio
Places to Buy | Services
Necessities
A great interior requires stylish wall treatments and sharp, on-trend builders
INTERIOR ART: The Art of Custom Framing, Troy
Not just a frame shop but also a fine art gallery, The Art of Custom Framing offers design and fine art consultation, original and limited-edition artwork, and more. Shown at far left is owner Art Bashi. framingart.net
WALLPAPER: The Detroit Wallpaper Co., Ferndale
Specializing in custom wallpaper, The Detroit Wallpaper Co. takes a unique approach to design and manufacturing, turning out fascinating patterns and colors, with an accent on sustainability. detroitwallpaper.com
PAINT: Sherwin-Williams, multiple locations
Paints, stains, colors galore, and lots of supplies — that’s what this iconic paint company offers, in addition to providing top-notch service at its stores. Every paint palette is chock-full of personality, and there’s a color for everyone. sherwin-williams.com
CARPENTER: Detroit Build, Royal Oak
Detroit Build’s step-by-step system ensures clients will not only receive a renovation they’re proud of, but will also see an increase in the value of their home, whether it’s damaged property or a space that needs a refresher. detroitbuild.com
PLACES TO BUY
ANTIQUES
Knightsbridge Antique Mall | Northville | (248) 344-7200
APPLIANCES
Sargent Appliance | Clinton Township, Macomb, Rochester | (800) 440-5774 | sargentappliance.com
ART, EXTERIOR
Detroit Garden Works | Sylvan Lake | (248) 335-8089 | detroitgardenworks.com
ART, INTERIOR
The Art of Custom Framing | Troy | (248) 435-3726 | framingart.net
AUDIO/STEREO (TIE)
SoundCheck Inc. | Southfield | (248) 440-5996 | soundcheckinc.com
Spire Integrated Systems | Traverse City | (231) 944-6229 | Troy | (248) 544-0072 | spireintegrated.com
AWNINGS (TIE)
Belle Isle Awning | Warren | (586) 294-6050 | belleisleawning.com
Marygrove Awnings | Livonia | (734) 250-9069 | marygrove.com
BATH FIXTURES
Advance Plumbing & Heating Supply Co. | Detroit | (313) 831-7770
Walled Lake | (248) 669-7474 | advanceplumbing.com
BEDDING (TIE)
Cristions Fine Linen & Down | Birmingham | (248) 723-3337 | cristions.wordpress.com
Scott Shuptrine Interiors | Multiple locations | (248) 549-9105 |
artvan.com/scott-shuptrine-interiors
BILLIARD TABLES/ACCESSORIES
SoundCheck Inc. | Southfield | (248) 440-5996 | soundcheckinc.com
BLINDS (TIE)
House of Blinds | Bloomfield Hills | (877) 439-4949
Scott Shuptrine Interiors | Multiple locations | (248) 549-9105 |
artvan.com/scott-shuptrine-interiors
BRICK & STONE
Ciot | Troy | (248) 288-8888 | ciot.com
CABINETRY
Maison Birmingham | Birmingham | (248) 203-6006 | maisonbirmingham.com
CARPETING
Northern Flooring & Interiors | Lake Orion | (248) 282-3992 | nflooring.com
CEILING FANS (TIE)
Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting Gallery | Multiple locations | (800) 638-8875 | fergusonshowrooms.com
Lighting Resource Studio | Michigan Design Center | Troy | (248) 649-9311 | michigandesign.com
CONTEMPORARY FURNITURE
Single Location
Leon & Lulu | Clawson | (248) 288-3600 | leonandlulu.com
Multiple Locations (tie)
Gorman’s Home Furnishings & Interior Design | Southfield | (877) 352-5100 | gormans.com
Scott Shuptrine Interiors | Multiple locations | (248) 549-9105 |
artvan.com/scott-shuptrine-interiors
COUNTERTOPS (TIE)
Ciot | Troy | (248) 288-8888 | ciot.com
Motor City Granite | Lake Orion | (844) 686-7527 | motorcitygranite.com
DOORS
Door Doctor Services Inc. | Multiple locations | (800) 714-DOOR (3667) | doordrservices.com
FABRIC (TIE)
Haberman Fabrics | Clawson | (248) 541-0010 | habermanfabrics.com
Michigan Design Center | Multiple showrooms | Troy | (248) 649-4772 | michigandesign.com
FIREPLACE
American Fireplace & Barbecue | Ferndale | (248) 547-6777 | americanfireplace.net
FITNESS EQUIPMENT/ACCESSORIES
Peloton | Troy | (248) 215-0094 | onepeloton.com
FLOORING (TIE)
Northern Flooring & Interiors | Lake Orion | (248) 282-3992 | nflooring.com
Virginia Tile Co. | Multiple locations | (734) 762-2400 | virginiatile.com
GARAGE DOORS
KSK Garage Doors | Highland | (248) 330-8780 | kskgaragedoor.com
GENERATORS
Weingartz | Multiple locations | weingartz.com
GRANITE/MARBLE (TIE)
Ciot | Troy | (248) 288-8888 | ciot.com
PMP Marble & Granite | Troy | (248) 740-1400 | pmpmarble.com
HARDWARE
Russell Hardware Co. | Bloomfield Hills | (248) 644-0100 | russellhardware.com
HOME ACCESSORIES
Leon & Lulu | Clawson | (248) 288-3600 | leonandlulu.com
KITCHEN ACCESSORIES
Single Location
Leon & Lulu | Clawson | (248) 288-3600 | leonandlulu.com
Chain
Bed Bath & Beyond | Multiple locations | (800) 462-3966 | bedbathandbeyond.com
LIGHTING
Single Location (tie)
Lighting Resource Studio | Troy | (248) 649-9311 | michigandesign.com
Pine Tree Furniture & Lighting | Lake Orion | (248) 693-6248 | pinetreelighting.com
MULTIPLE LOCATIONS (TIE)
Michigan Chandelier Co. | Novi, Rochester, Southfield, Troy | michand.com
Ray Lighting | Novi | (248) 449-4500 | Sterling Heights | (586) 739-9700 |
Troy | (248) 585-1400 | raylightingcenters.com
Have Hammer, Will Travel
Give them a task and watch them get it done! Honey Done List can do just about anything to make homeowners happy.
HANDYMAN: Honey Done List, Beverly Hills
At times, you can’t get it all done. That’s when it’s time to call Ben Widman (shown here), handyman extraordinaire. (248) 321-9486
MATTRESSES
Art Van PureSleep | Multiple locations | artvan.com
NURSERY/GARDEN SUPPLIES (TIE)
Bordines | Brighton, Clarkston, Grand Blanc, Rochester Hills | bordines.com
English Gardens | Multiple locations | (800) 335-GROW (4769) | englishgardens.com
OFFICE FURNITURE (TIE)
Gorman’s Home Furnishings & Interior Design | Multiple locations | (877) 352-5100 | gormans.com
MarxModa | Detroit, Flint, Lansing | (855) 242-9292 | marxmoda.com
OUTDOOR FURNITURE
Single Location
Ash Showroom | Bloomfield Hills | (248) 462-7089 | ashshowroom.com
Multiple Locations (tie)
Gorman’s Home Furnishings & Interior Design | Multiple locations | (877) 352-5100 | gormans.com
Scott Shuptrine Interiors | Multiple locations | (248) 549-9105 |
artvan.com/scott-shuptrine-interiors
OUTDOOR KITCHEN
Sharer Design Group | Plymouth | (734) 582-9660 | sharerdesigngroup.com
OUTDOOR LIGHTING
Spire Integrated Systems | Traverse City | (231) 944-6229 | Troy | (248) 544-0072 | spireintegrated.com
OUTDOOR SPECIALTY STRUCTURES (GAZEBOS, PERGOLAS, ETC.)
Preservation & Renovation | Berkley | (586) 980-7662
PAINT
Sherwin-Williams | Multiple locations | sherwin-williams.com
PET SUPPLIES
Premier Pet Supply | Multiple locations | premierpetsupply.com
RUGS
Hagopian World of Rugs | Multiple locations | (800) 424-6742 | originalhagopian.com
SIDING
Bolyard Lumber | Ann Arbor, Birmingham, Rochester | bolyardlumber.com
TILE
Virginia Tile Co. | Multiple locations | (734) 762-2400 | virginiatile.com
TRADITIONAL FURNITURE
Single Location
Baker Furniture | Michigan Design Center | Troy | (248) 649-6730 | michigandesign.com
Multiple Locations
Scott Shuptrine Interiors | Multiple locations | (248) 549-9105 |
artvan.com/scott-shuptrine-interiors
WALLPAPER (TIE)
The Detroit Wallpaper Co. | Ferndale | (248) 544-1054 | detroitwallpaper.com
Michigan Design Center | Multiple showrooms | Troy | (248) 649-4772 | michigandesign.com
WINDOW TREATMENTS
Decoroom | Troy (Michigan Design Center) | (248) 643-4300 | Utica | (586) 731-2200 | decoroom.biz
WINDOWS
Pella Window and Door Showroom of Plymouth | Plymouth | (734) 414-6050 | pella.com
WINE
Old Woodward Cellar | Birmingham | (248) 792-5452 | oldwoodwardcellar.com
SERVICES
ACCESSIBILITY DESIGNER/BUILDER
PRM Custom Builders | Bloomfield Township | (248) 240-3051 | prmcustombuilders.com
AIR QUALITY MAINTENANCE
Safety King Inc. | Utica | (586) 480-1836 | safetyking.com
APPRAISER (TIE)
Class Valuation | Troy | (866) 333-8311 | classvaluation.com
Brick Kicker | (248) 659-8043 | brickkicker.com/metrodetroit/
ARBORIST/TREE SERVICES (TIE)
Davey Tree | Multiple locations | (800) 445-8733 | (866) 522-6330 | davey.com
Westside Forestry | Novi | (248) 349-4636 | westsideforestry.com
BAR DESIGN/BUILD
Whiski Kitchen Design Studio | Royal Oak | (248) 629-0058 | whiski-kitchen.com
BASEMENT FINISHING
Maison Birmingham | Birmingham | (248) 203-6006 | maisonbirmingham.com
BASEMENT WATERPROOFING (TIE)
B-Dry | Multiple locations | (888) 779-2379 | bdry.com
Everdry Waterproofing | Sterling Heights | (586) 698-3030 | everdrymichigan.com
BATH DESIGN FIRM/COMPANY
Maison Birmingham | Birmingham | (248) 203-6006 | maisonbirmingham.com
CABINETRY DESIGN/INSTALLATION (TIE)
Maison Birmingham | Birmingham | (248) 203-6006 | maisonbirmingham.com
Perspectives Cabinetry | Troy | (248) 288-4100 | perspectivescabinetry.com
Whiski Kitchen Design Studio | Royal Oak | (248) 629-0058 | whiski-kitchen.com
CARPENTER (TIE)
Detroit Build | Royal Oak | (248) 677-0551 | detroitbuild.com
Preservation & Renovation | Berkley | (586) 980-7662
CARPET CLEANING (TIE)
Chet’s Cleaning | Madison Heights | (248) 206-3444 | chetscleaning.com
Hagopian Cleaning Services | Oak Park | (800) 424-6742 | originalhagopian.com
It’s in the Details
Set your sights on good lighting, gorgeous fabric, and art with quality framing
CUSTOM FRAMING: The Art of Custom Framing, Troy
Not just a frame shop but also a fine art gallery, The Art of Custom Framing offers design and fine art consultation, original and limited-edition artwork, and more. framingart.net
FABRIC: Haberman Fabrics, Clawson
Fantastic, unique fabrics that fit any budget await at Haberman Fabrics. Bonus: talented staff can guide you in making perfect fabric choices for your home décor. habermanfabrics.com
LIGHTING: Pine Tree Furniture & Lighting, Lake Orion
Beautiful modern lighting for every room in your home, from foyer chandeliers to bathroom vanity sconces and more. pinetreelighting.com
CHIMNEY SWEEP
CJW & Associates Chimney Sweep | Holly | (248) 681-9532 | chimneyrecovery.com
CLOSET DESIGN/ORGANIZATIONAL SYSTEM
Single Location
EuroAmerica Design | Troy | (248) 649-8950 | euroamericadesign.com
Chain
California Closets | Birmingham | (248) 301-2160 | californiaclosets.com
COMMERCIAL ARCHITECT (TIE)
Kevin Hart & Associates | Birmingham | (248) 642-9427 | kevinhartassociates.com
McIntosh Poris Associates | Birmingham, Detroit | (248) 258-9346 | mcintoshporis.com
CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
Detroit Build | Royal Oak | (248) 677-0551 | detroitbuild.com
CONTEMPORARY ARCHITECT
Studio Z Architecture | Plymouth | (734) 394-9400 | studiozarch.com
CUSTOM FRAMING
The Art of Custom Framing | Troy | (248) 435-3726 | framingart.net
CUSTOM FURNITURE DESIGNER
Vogue Furniture | Royal Oak | (248) 288-1500 | voguefurniture.net
CUSTOM HOME BUILDER
LUXE Homes Design + Build | Birmingham | (248) 686-1889 | luxehomesdesignbuild.com
DISASTER RECOVERY SERVICE
SERVPRO | Multiple locations | (248) 439-1160 | servpro.com
DOCK INSTALLATION/REMOVAL
Pier Michigan Dock & Lift | Keego Harbor | (248) 303-9215 | piermi.com
DUCT CLEANING
Safety King | Utica | (586) 580-4355 | safetyking.com
ELECTRICIAN (TIE)
Diversified Electric, LLC | Ferndale | (248) 925-2379 | diversifiedelectric.biz
Waske Electric Inc. | Lake Orion | (248) 892-0907
ENERGY COMPANY
DTE | (800) 477-4747; (800) 482-8720 | dteenergy.com
FENCE/GATE DESIGN
Michael J. Dul & Associates | Birmingham | (248) 644-3410 | mjdul.com
FERTILIZATION LAWN/TREE
Top Lawn | Commerce Township | (248) 560-4727 | toplawn.com
FLORIST
Blossoms | Birmingham | (248) 644-4411 | Detroit | (313) 447-1919 | blossomsbirmingham.com
FURNITURE REFINISHING/RESTORATION
Martin Furniture Refinishers | Walled Lake | (248) 624-3080 | martinfurniturestore.com
GUTTER CLEANING
Livingston Gutter Inc. | Howell | (517) 548-0134 | livingstongutter.com
HANDYMAN
Ben Widman/Honey Done List | Beverly Hills | (248) 321-9486
HEATING AND COOLING SPECIALIST (TIE)
Family Heating, Cooling & Electrical | East & North Woodward | (248) 548-9565 |
North Oakland County | (248) 886-8626
West & Downriver | (734) 422-8080 | familyheating.com
Randazzo Heating & Cooling | Macomb | (844) 220-6255 | callrandazzo.com
HOME INSPECTOR
Homeward Bound Home Inspections | Waterford Township | (800) 228-8865 | homewardboundhomeinspection.com
HOME INSURANCE REPRESENTATIVE
Smith Insurance Group | Allen Park | (313) 278-3800 | getsmithinsurance.com
HOME MORTGAGE LOANS (TIE)
Chemical Bank | Multiple locations | (800) 867-9757 | chemicalbank.com
Quicken Loans | Multiple locations | (800) 251-9080 | quickenloans.com
HOME SECURITY
SoundCheck Inc. | Southfield | (248) 440-5996 | soundcheckinc.com
HOME THEATER/AUDIO/VIDEO SPECIALIST (TIE)
SoundCheck Inc. | Southfield | (248) 440-5996 | soundcheckinc.com
Spire Integrated Systems | Traverse City | (231) 944-6229 | Troy | (248) 544-0072 | spireintegrated.com
INSULATION SPECIALIST
Energy Shield Inc. | Pontiac | (248) 332-2910 | energyshield.net
IRRIGATION/SPRINKLER INSTALLATION
Michigan Irrigation | Warren | (586) 978-0430 | michiganirrigation.com
JUNK REMOVAL
1-800-GOT-JUNK? | (800) 468-5865 | 1800gotjunk.com
KITCHEN DESIGN FIRM/COMPANY
KSI | Multiple locations | ksikitchens.com
LANDSCAPE DESIGNER/ARCHITECT
Michael J. Dul & Associates | Birmingham | (248) 644-3410 | mjdul.com
LAWN MAINTENANCE/SNOW REMOVAL
Marino’s Landscape | Shelby Township | (586) 803-3860 | marinoslandscape.com
LEED SPECIALIST
Newman Consulting Group, LLC | (248) 626-4910 | newmanconsultinggroup.us
LOCKSMITH
Birmingham Locksmith Services | Birmingham | (248) 644-7939 | birminghamlocksmithservice.com
Comfort Cues
Cozy up with the best in beds, mattresses, pillows, and rugs
SEAMSTRESS, DRAPERY/ACCENT PILLOWS: DesignsDesigns, Ltd., Wixom
Ask just about any interior designer in the area about quality sewing and they’ll share that DesignsDesigns, Ltd. ranks top on their list. Quality with a capital Q. (248) 669-9696
MATTRESSES: Art Van PureSleep, Multiple Locations
Memory foam, adjustable power bases, hybrid mattresses … whatever it takes for a good night’s sleep, Art Van PureSleep has it. artvan.com
CONTEMPORARY FURNITURE: Scott Shuptrine Interiors, Multiple locations
Synonymous with luxury, Scott Shuptrine Interiors offers an exclusive, premium level of home furnishings for discerning design enthusiasts. artvan.com/scott-shuptrine-interiors
RUGS: Hagopian World of Rugs, Multiple Locations
An emporium of beauty since 1939, Hagopian World of Rugs is dedicated to quality merchandise and service. With many long-term employees, their emphasis has always been on integrity. originalhagopian.com
MILLWORK SPECIALIST
Ganas Design and Manufacturing | Detroit | (313) 646-9966 | ganasmfg.com
MOVING SERVICES (TIE)
Changing Places | Waterford | (248) 674-3937 | changingplacesmovers.com
Personal Touch Moving | Oxford | (248) 431-1646 | personaltouchmoving.com
PAINTER, EXTERIOR
Somerset Painting | Multiple locations | (248) 334-7400 | somersetpainting.com
PAINTER, INTERIOR
Trudell Custom Creations | Waterford | (248) 701-9064 | trudellcustomcreations.com
PAINTER, SPECIALTY TREATMENT
Trudell Custom Creations | Waterford | (248) 701-9064 | trudellcustomcreations.com
PARTY CATERER/EVENT PLANNERS
Plum Market | Multiple locations | plummarket.com
PARTY VALET
StarTrax Events | Ferndale | (248) 263-6300 | startrax.com
PEST CONTROL
Top Lawn | Commerce Township | (248) 560-4727 | toplawn.com
PLUMBER
Thornton & Grooms | Multiple locations | (248) 644-7810 | thorntonandgrooms.com
POOL DESIGNER/COMPANY
Anderson Custom Pools | Rochester | (248) 652-8784 | andersoncustompools.com
POOL MAINTENANCE (TIE)
Gillette Brothers Pool & Spa | Troy | (248) 362-5125 | gillettebrothers.com
Pristine Pools | Bloomfield Hills | (248) 456-0756 | pristinepoolsinc.com
REAL ESTATE ATTORNEY
Minns Law | Birmingham | (248) 792-6440 | eminnslaw.com
REALTOR/REAL ESTATE AGENT (TIE)
Alexander Real Estate | Matt O’Laughlin | Detroit | (313) 230-0510 | aredetroit.com
Jeff Glover & Associates | Birmingham, Grandville, Plymouth | (855) 533-3735 | jeffgloverassociates.com
RESTORATION SPECIALIST
Renaissance Restorations Inc. | Birmingham | (313) 585-7852 | rrestoration.com
ROOFER
Energy Shield Inc. | Pontiac | (248) 332-2910 | energyshield.net
SEAMSTRESS DRAPERY/ACCENT PILLOWS, ETC.
DesignsDesigns, Ltd. | Wixom | (248) 669-9696
SMARTHOME DESIGNER/COMPANY
SoundCheck Inc. | Southfield | (248) 440-5996 | soundcheckinc.com
SOLAR SPECIALIST
PowerHome Solar | Chesterfield, Grand Rapids, Troy | (800) SOLAR 15 | powerhome.com
TECH SPECIALIST
SoundCheck Inc. | Southfield | (248) 440-5996 | soundcheckinc.com
TILE DESIGN/INSTALLATION (TIE)
Pewabic Pottery | Detroit | (313) 626-2000 | pewabic.org
Virginia Tile Co. | Multiple locations | (734) 762-2400 | virginiatile.com
TRADITIONAL ARCHITECT
VanBrouck & Associates | Birmingham | (248) 876-4233 | vanbrouck.com
UPHOLSTERER
Decoroom | Troy | (248) 643-4300 | Utica | (586) 731-2200 | decoroom.biz
WINDOW CLEANING
A Pane In the Glass | Lake Orion | (248) 648-5557 | apaneintheglass-windowcleaning.com
WINE ROOM DESIGNER/BUILDER
DesRosiers Architects | Bloomfield Hills | (248) 642-7771 | desarch.com
Marvelous Materials
Finishings touches can make or break a project. Go with the best!
TILE: Virginia Tile Co., Multiple Locations
Stone, glass, metal, terra cotta — what’s your fancy? Virginia Tile Co. has it. virginiatile.com
GRANITE/MARBLE: Ciot, Troy
Ageless and natural, opaque or translucent, with visible veins or of pure white, no two slabs are ever alike, and you’re sure to find the perfect fit at Ciot. ciot.com
FLOORING: Northern Flooring & Interiors, Lake Orion
Northern Flooring & Interiors is a family-owned flooring store that’s been in business for more than 30 years. A member of the International Design Guild Alliance, the company prides itself on quality and education. nflooring.com
