Guest Suite
1st Place – Cottage Company Interiors, with Cottage Company of Harbor Springs
This completely remodeled guest suite features expansive windows with water views and a window seat that spans the entire length of the windows. Wool carpet, a walk-in closet, and a door to a private deck make this a perfect place for visitors to relax. The navy-and-blue color scheme nicely complements the water views.
2nd Place – Schaerer Architextural Interiors, with DesRosiers Architects
3rd Place – VanBrouck | Luxe Homes, with Oliver Max Inc.
Laundry Room/Mud Room
1st Place – Design Ideology, with Brandywine Construction & Management
In this luxury new-construction home, it was important that the mudroom/laundry room was a space that incorporates both aesthetics and function. It contains two floor-to-ceiling custom storage built-ins, a large island, floor-to-ceiling storage lockers, and an area for a washer/dryer with folding counters. The high-traffic room needed enough storage space for everyday items, in addition to offering auxiliary storage. It also had to meet the family’s everyday needs, and be able to accommodate catering/service people assisting for special events.
2nd Place – Witmer Design, with Petrucci Homes
3rd Place – KSI
Judge’s Insights:
What a great space (created by Design Ideology, with Brandywine Construction & Management) with excellent storage!
— Judge Meggie Hosler
Specialty Room (Gym, Music, Billiards, Crafts, Etc.)
1st Place – VanBrouck | Luxe Homes, with Ellwood Interiors
Drawing inspiration from the ateliers of the French Impressionist painters and sculptors, the art studio/loft in this Tuscan-style villa is energizing and artful. The space is a source of inspiration, thanks to the architectural framework, the aged beauty of the floors, sunny-yellow walls, and, most important, perfect lighting. A pair of French doors opens to a balcony overlooking a quaint inner motor-courtyard, and three expansive windows provide abundant natural light. An eclectic collection of vintage tables provides ample work surfaces.
2nd Place – VanBrouck | Luxe Homes, with Oliver Max Inc.
3rd Place – Schaerer Architextural Interiors, with DesRosiers Architects
Designers’ Goal:
(We wanted this space) to be a rich source of inspiration for a professional artist, from the architectural framework and aged beauty of the floors to the cheerful, sunny-yellow color of the walls, and, most important, the perfect light.
— VanBrouck | Luxe Homes, with Ellwood Interiors
Conservatory/Screen Room/Sunroom
1st Place – Heller & Associates, with Marilynn Silberman/Studio Loft, LLC
Ashlar patterned, blue stone flooring, a silver ledgestone wall enclosure, and a beveled tongue-and-groove ceiling beautifully integrate with the exterior of the home and surrounding landscape. Recessed automated screen panels offer an open-air experience as well as a screened-in, three-season room; electric infrared heaters provide comfortable temperatures in cooler weather. The floating limestone fireplace is a focal point in the gorgeously appointed lanai. Natural gas coach lights flank the flat-screen television, which can be enjoyed while lounging on the wicker furniture.
2nd Place – Laura Zender Design
3rd Place – VanBrouck | Luxe Homes, with Ellwood Interiors
Wine Room
1st Place – DesRosiers Architects, with Schaerer Architextural Interiors
Taking the tasting experience out of the cellar, this wine room features a frameless glass center pivot door and takes center stage in this sophisticated dining room. A wall-hung tasting console is accented by a panel of backlit onyx. Polished stainless steel struts with indirect LED light channels suspend and present a wine collection that’s ready to delight the palate of any guest.
2nd Place – Ellwood Interiors, with VanBrouck | Luxe Homes
3rd Place – Paul Feiten Design
Bar
1st Place – Maison Birmingham, with Tutto Interiors
Situated within a grand-scale living room, surrounded by traditional wainscoting, this modern, high-gloss, emerald-and-brass bar adds a pop of color and contrast within this more transitional space. Warm LED lights were placed in, under, and on top of the emerald lacquer cabinetry to create an alluring glow. The arched ceiling of the alcove was painted gold to further enhance the dramatic mood. The moody lighting, brass fixtures, and dark “nero marquina” porcelain give this bar an opulent, cosmopolitan feel.
2nd Place – Dayna Flory Interiors, with Petrucci Homes
3rd Place – PRM Custom Builders, with Bolyard Lumber & Design Center
Judge’s Insights:
This bar (Maison Birmingham, with Tutto Interiors) is the perfect combination of luxe, modern, and alluring with its brass accents and moody black porcelain countertop. So sleek!
— Judge Renée Gaddis
Library/Study
1st Place – Meg Corley Premier Interiors
Once a traditional library, this quickly became an updated space with a sprayed blue/gray lacquer finish, which is a perfect backdrop for the homeowner’s wild game collection. A private balcony allows light into the space, highlighting the warm colors of the desk and the cognac-colored leather chairs against the blue/gray walls. Porcelain slab material surrounds the fireplace for a masculine feel. Not pictured is a full wall of built-in shelving behind the desk, perfect for storage and to showcase accessories.
2nd Place – Carrie Long Interiors
3rd Place – VanBrouck | Luxe Homes, with Ellwood Interiors
Judge’s Insights:
Meg Corley Premier Interiors, those walls! And, Carrie Long Interiors, very cozy!
— Judge Meggie Hosler
Home Office
1st Place – Kathleen McGovern Studio of Interior Design
In spite of “his” office’s location in the lower level, the large window wells allow sunlight to flood the space. There’s a sofa to stretch out on, and a large TV ensures he never misses a game. An adjoining “sports room” has custom racks for fly rods, waders, and other sporting goods. “Her” office, tucked away on the second floor and not pictured, was inspired by the color palette of a pink Hermes scarf. It’s perfect for planning vacations and family events, and displaying art and memorabilia.
2nd Place – Carrie Long Interiors, with HM Homes
3rd Place – Heller & Associates, with Marilynn Silberman/Studio Loft, LLC
Powder Room
1st Place – Dayna Flory Interiors, with Petrucci Homes
This space evokes all the elements of the classic powder room, with nooks where subtle crystal lighting sparkles. Decadent Calacatta marble is carved in a perfect ogee and holds a polished-silver sink for hand-washing. Dyed fabric wallcovering creates a visual dance with its rhythmic patterns. The mahogany doors feature a circular detail that carries into the custom cabinetry of the vanity. Floors of mink-colored marble, polished-silver hardware, and a mirror of silver-leafed antique glass give this space head-to-toe traditional glamor.
2nd Place – Vogue Furniture, with Saroki Architecture
3rd Place – Ellwood Interiors
Bath (Up to 150 Square Feet)
1st Place – Forward Design Build Remodel
Full of charm and wonder, this historic home was in good shape considering its age. It’s graced with large rooms and natural light, but lacked a true master suite. Two underused bedrooms were converted into a walk-in closet and master bath. A found-furniture piece takes center stage in the bathroom; it was lovingly refurbished and modified to accept a sink, honed marble countertop, and appropriate plumbing. Ultimately, this luxurious and functional bath looks as if it has always been there.
2nd Place – Stalburg Design, with Chris Morgan and Associates
3rd Place – Rima Designs, LLC, with Jessica Rabban
Designers’ Goal:
The vanity wall has a plank tile that runs the entire length of the bathroom. At the floating seated shower bench, we maintained a low wall to highlight the run of tile from vanity through to the shower.
— Stalburg Design, with Chris Morgan and Associates
Bath (More than 150 Square Feet)
1st Place – EuroAmerica Design, with Moda Design Build
In this his-and-her bathroom, two Italian-made, wall-mounted vanities frame the bathtub. The extra-wide walnut cabinets seem to be floating on the wall. While keeping with a minimalist look, the size of the cabinets ensures the couple has ample storage. An open white cabinet complements the granite countertop on the vanities, and white drapes and a crystal chandelier soften the modern, sleek look. Floor-to-ceiling mirrors behind both vanities give the appearance that the space is endless.
2nd Place – Maison Birmingham, with Sterling Development Corp.
3rd Place – CBI Design Professionals Inc., with Colleen Farrell Design
Judge’s Insights:
What an innovative use of tile and fixtures in the Maison Birmingham, with Sterling Development Corp., bathroom.
— Judge Julianne Hendrickson
Kitchen (Up to 200 Square Feet)
1st Place – Heller & Associates, with Joanne Aronovitz — InteriorSource, LLC
A dramatic backsplash of bookmatched granite slabs forms the focal point behind a Viking range. The kitchen has a center island with a microwave hidden on the far side; two warming drawers make entertaining easy. Twin hidden cabinets are cleverly disguised behind recessed panels on either side of the cooktop. Not pictured is a pendant light by David Trubridge, which hangs above a round, granite-topped tulip table in the eating space. The box window, set flush to the countertop, provides abundant natural light.
2nd Place – Xstyles Bath + More Inc.
3rd Place – Valia Design
Kitchen (Between 201-500 Square Feet)
1st Place – Maison Birmingham, with Sterling Development Corp.
Preserving the character of this 1921 Georgian Colonial was an inspiration and a challenge. Oversized, contrasting black windows along the sink wall allow more light into the deep space. The tall glass cabinetry on either side of the range frames it as the centerpiece of the kitchen and offers ample storage. The contrast created by the black cabinetry was inspired by the home’s checkerboard marble tile. The island’s white inset cabinetry hints at the more historic, classic design of the home.
2nd Place – Armina Interiors
3rd Place – Laura Zender Design
Designers’ Goal:
Following a devastating hurricane in Florida, this home was revamped and now features a kitchen that’s inviting, with space for people to congregate. The open white porcelain surfaces are grounded with white oak cabinetry that was custom-made in the U.S. Accents of blue connect the home to its ocean vibe.
— Armina Interiors
Kitchen (More than 500 Square Feet)
1st Place – Maison Birmingham, with Victoria Strickler—Scott Shuptrine Interiors
This stately home was built in 1923, but needed to be updated for a modern lifestyle. Classic white oak herringbone flooring flows throughout the spaces, tying them together. The kitchen has designated spaces for prepping, cleaning, cooking, and serving (see opening page of this section). The neutral, custom-inset cabinetry has a warm feel. To bounce more light around the space, every other wall is clad in a subway tile that harkens back to the early 1900s. Unlacquered brass fixtures pair well with the home’s original brass hardware.
2nd Place – Marianne Jones, LLC, with Kelly Building & Development Company, LLC
3rd Place – Heller & Associates
Contemporary Master Suite
1st Place – VanBrouck & Associates, with Ellwood Interiors
The master suite of this contemporary lakehouse encompasses an entire outstretched private wing of the home. The thoughtfully quiet color palette of gray/white/sand imbues a serene and sophisticated ambiance, while the textures, patterns, and patinas create tactile and visual interest. The symmetry of the bedroom and bathroom spaces results in a balanced, peaceful aura. A custom-designed floor-to-ceiling leather-panel headboard creates dramatic scale in the bedroom, while the New Zealand wool carpet emulates ripples of water, playing on the lake theme.
2nd Place – Schaerer Architextural Interiors, with Vogue Furniture
3rd Place – Kathleen McGovern Studio of Interior Design
Judge’s Insights:
Schaerer Architextural Interiors, with Vogue Furniture, created a symbiotic relationship with the architecture and décor. Great job!
— Judge Anthony Michael
Traditional Master Suite
1st Place – Cottage Company Interiors, with Cottage Company of Harbor Springs
Board-and-batten cover the bedroom walls, for a casual vibe, and the wool carpet feels nice. Abundant windows sport grass shades in the bedroom, while plantation shutters were used in the bathroom. The lighting in the bedroom separates the sitting, bed, and office spaces. The master bathroom features wood-tone floating vanities, white subway tile, a black freestanding tub, and an iron/ glass wall. Clear pendants, mixed metal plumbing, shadow-box mirrors and under-cabinet lighting solidify the chic design.
2nd Place – Serba Interiors
3rd Place – Young & Young Interiors, with Young & Young Architects
Contemporary Dining Room
1st Place – Armina Interiors
After a hurricane destroyed this winter retreat in the Florida Keys, its owners were motivated to transform their home into a more open space. Taking inspiration from the surroundings, the home has a coastal flair, reflecting the landscapes of the Keys. The dining room contrasts with the rest of the house; its glamour has a pleasant, raw earthiness. The matte finish of the table lets the wallpaper do the talking, but the bubbly glass chandelier steals the show.
2nd Place – Lucid Architecture
3rd Place – Schaerer Architextural Interiors, with Vogue Furniture
Traditional Dining Room
1st Place – Katie Rodriguez Design, with Brandywine Construction & Management
This traditional dining room has entertainment in mind. At the center is a floor-to-ceiling quartzite fireplace. Metallic floral wallpaper perfectly complements the stone, carrying through the same neutral tones found in the fireplace. The chandeliers are pared down, to give focus to the fireplace and the hand-painted ceiling, an elegant silver leaf with a champagne glaze. Blue upholstered chairs stand out among the neutrals, and the blue is carried through to the striped window treatments. A neutral geometric rug is an unexpected touch.
2nd Place – Serba Interiors
3rd Place – AMW Design Studio
Judge’s Insights:
The reflective ceiling and elegant fireplace in Katie Rodriguez Design, with Brandywine Construction & Management’s dining room, are beautiful touches.
— Judge Barrie Spang
Contemporary Foyer
1st Place – DesRosiers Architects
This all-glass, enclosed foyer offers a pleasant view to the outdoor fountain and woods beyond. Horizontal mahogany-framed windows and a blue stone floor create a link to the exterior of the home. This cozy area then expands into the two-story extended foyer, which offers an open view of the great room and stairs, including the vertical butt glass windows with cantilevered horizontal mullions. Suspended lights add a whimsical feeling to the space, in contrast to the powerful Fond-du-Lac stone columns.
2nd Place – Nosan Signature Homes, with Pamela Singer Interiors
3rd Place – Heller & Associates, with AMW Design Studio
Traditional Foyer
1st Place – Dayna Flory Interiors, with Petrucci Homes
Arches and circles are a design theme throughout this foyer, and the circle detail is repeated in the stair spindles, newel post, carpet runner, door detail, pendant lights, and chandelier. Upon entering the home, you’re greeted by large newel posts with intricately carved spheres. Floor-to-ceiling paneled walls, painted in white, create a striking contrast with the dark iron spindles and ebony handrails. Climbing the stairs, looped wool carpet with circle details leads the way. It’s a new spin on a traditional foyer!
2nd Place – DesRosiers Architects, with Casa De Decor
3rd Place – Heller & Associates, with Serba Interiors
Judge’s Insights:
In the Dayna Flory Interiors, with Petrucci Homes, project, I love the custom stair railing and the circle details!
— Judge Barrie Spang
Contemporary Living Room/Great Room
1st Place – VanBrouck & Associates, with Ellwood Interiors
The living room in this Prairie-style lakehouse has a sense of connectivity with the surrounding landscape. Expansive windows on two sides offer magnificent panoramic views. An infinity-edge pool that appears to cascade into the lake interlinks with the terrace that wraps around two sides of the living room, heightening the seamless flow between interior and exterior spaces. The horizontal veining of the single-slab Eramosa marble, recessed into the wall to create the surround of the fireplace, echoes the lake’s ripples.
2nd Place – Pamela Singer Interiors
3rd Place – Anna Versaci Design
Judge’s Insights:
VanBrouck & Associates, with Ellwood Interiors’ living room is an amazing combination of texture and pattern that solidifies visual interest, while remaining warm and inviting.
— Judge Kayla Cooper
Traditional Living Room/Great Room
1st Place – Marianne Jones, LLC, with Martini Samartino Design Group
This rustic modern home is the perfect respite for the homeowners, who love the feeling of being up north and yet local. A vaulted ceiling of stained cedar timber flanks the fireplace; continuing the theme of layered tones and texture, the area rug features earth tones similar to the fireplace stones. Also adorning the room is a custom-designed console with a travertine stone top. Although the materials appear dark, the room — bathed in natural light — is bright.
2nd Place – Dayna Flory Interiors, with Petrucci Homes
3rd Place – Meg Corley Premier Interiors
Children’s Room/Play Space
1st Place – Ellwood Interiors, with VanBrouck | Luxe Homes
From the moment their feet touch the floor, the tiniest inhabitants of this home spend their day in a haven designed just for them. Built-in twin bunk beds offer more than a place to dream; each is equipped with interior bookshelves to hold books and treasures. When it’s time for a sleepover, out come the roll-out trundles. Bountiful storage makes tidying up a breeze. Other features not pictured include an erasable wall, a desk for homework sessions, and two tables with a storage bench.
2nd Place – Maison Birmingham
3rd Place – VanBrouck | Luxe Homes, with Oliver Max Inc.
Judge’s Insights:
Maison Birmingham’s nursery is simply stunning. Warm brass accents and palm leaves meet Hollywood glam … a beautiful space for a very sweet baby girl!
— Judge Renée Gaddis
Contemporary Interior Design (More than One Room)
1st Place – Laura Zender Design
Looking for Palm Springs in the Midwest? This Mid-century renovation features dramatic angles accented by trim in dark colors, and injected with bright, vibrant colors as accents. In the new kitchen, a soaring brick wall was painted to become the backsplash. Organic touches include the wallcovering and floor-to-ceiling windows in the family room. Existing wood beams were kept “as is,” to inject warmth. A surprising touch in the master bath is a black mirror on the face of the tub.
2nd Place – AZD Associates, with New Era Construction Inc.
3rd Place – Katie Rodriguez Design, with Brandywine Construction & Management
Traditional Interior Design (More than One Room)
1st Place – Marianne Jones, LLC, with Martini Samartino Design Group
This rustic modern farmhouse was a new-construction project. Throughout the home there’s a common theme of layered textures, tones, and materials, as seen in the rustic beams in the kitchen, hand-forged balusters on the staircase, multicolored ledgestone on the great room fireplace, wood-veneered chevron wallpaper in the powder room, and mixed cut and designed Carrara marble in the master bathroom. The exterior is clad in the same rustic elements.
2nd Place – Cottage Company Interiors, with Cottage Company of Harbor Springs
3rd Place – Patrick Thompson Design
Use of Fabrics/Upholstery
1st Place – Tutto Interiors
A neutral color palette never has to be boring. A navy contrast fabric for the living room chairs adds contrast to the light color palette. The dining room chairs are adorned with a soft blue wool and dressed with tape trim on the back for added detail. The host chairs are blue-and-white striped with an ombre touch, while the family room follows the neutral theme, with blue silk striped fabrics, and pale blue-and-white paisley.
2nd Place – Witmer Design
3rd Place – Kathleen McGovern Studio of Interior Design
Wall Treatment (Special Paint Technique, Wall Covering, Etc.)
1st Place – Ellwood Interiors, with VanBrouck | Luxe Homes
The youngsters in this home spend their day playing, learning, and experimenting in a haven designed just for them. Throughout the space, whimsical touches and durable materials encourage carefree wonder. The lighthearted wallpaper stars a ginger-colored Mr. Fox, who romps along the back wall of beds and all around the art niche. Orange accents in the wallpaper coordinate with the rug (not pictured) in the movie zone.
2nd Place – Jane Spencer Designs
3rd Place – Katie Rodriguez Design, with Brandywine Construction & Management
Judge’s Insights:
I love that Schumacher paper in the Jane Spencer-designed bathroom!
— Judge Meggie Hosler
Use of Color
1st Place – Dayna Flory Interiors, with Petrucci Homes
The clients requested orange — a vibrant and exciting color — for their new home. The first element of inspiration was a delicious tangerine dyed leather, which made a perfect statement for the center of the room: a large ottoman. Spinning off of this are modern wingback chairs (one shown here) in a perfect orange print; the finishing touch includes custom orange pillows and accessories. With the color choice, the room is cheerful yet cozy. The homeowners were thrilled when their orange dreams came true!
2nd Place – Kathleen McGovern Studio of Interior Design
3rd Place – Heller & Associates, with Perspectives Custom Cabinetry
Use of a Collection, Antiques, or Art
1st Place – Anna Versaci Design
The dining room had to be casual enough for everyday dining, but functional and elegant enough for holiday gatherings. The design challenge was to create some kind of a door that could keep the clutter out but allow the light to filter in. These antique leaded glass doors, far left, were stripped and repainted, contemporary hardware was added, and they were attached to the rail as barn door sliders. In addition to serving their purpose, they give the room authenticity and visual interest.
2nd Place – Heller & Associates
3rd Place – Carrie Long Interiors
Designers Goal:
The combination of the soulful, earth-toned sculptures makes way for bold and colorful artwork that provides depth and a playful pop of color. The mix of textures and heights within the vignette creates further interest for the eye, evoking a tasteful sense of drama. By grouping multiple pieces together in this display, the homeowners have an area of their home that shows their discerning taste and personality to guests.
— Carrie Long Interiors
Window Treatment
1st Place – Meg Corley Premier Interiors
These embroidered traverse draperies sit perfectly inside a soft blue barrel-vaulted ceiling cove and are the finishing touch to this master suite. With the touch of a button, the draperies will open and close — adding to the ultimate luxury of the space. On the adjacent wall are matching stationary panels that frame a window with white shutters for reflecting daylight. Blackout lining was an important attribute for privacy and the visual integrity of the fabric against sunlight.
2nd Place – Cottage Company Interiors, with Cottage Company of Harbor Springs
3rd Place – Spire Integrated Systems, with Kathleen McGovern Studio of Interior Design
Closet
1st Place – Maison Birmingham, with Tutto Interiors
2nd Place – Witmer Design, with Petrucci Homes
3rd Place – Vogue Furniture, with Schaerer Architextural Interiors
Designers’ Goal:
Everything has a place in the custom cabinetry, which uses open and closed storage. The island is unique — it has its own built-in bench.
— Lynn Witmer, with Petrucci Homes
Finished Basement
1st Place – VanBrouck | Luxe Homes, with Oliver Max Inc.
An open-floor-plan “lounging space,” which emulates a chic hotel lobby, features a hotel lobby-style bar and fireplace lounge area. Not pictured is a wine room, billiards area, and music performance area, while a mind-body-soul spa/wellness area offers yoga, barre, and exercise spaces, as well as a “Turkish-spa,” so friends and family can enjoy the experience of a posh hotel “staycation!” The showpiece of the lounging space is the exquisite hotel lobby-style bar, with its curved-glass front featuring a linen-fabric textured relief.
2nd Place – Kathleen McGovern Studio of Interior Design
3rd Place – Paul Feiten Design
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