Design Bar Detroit, with ProBuilt Woodworking, designed and handcrafted this record unit for a Bloomfield Hills home. The project won first place in the Custom Furniture category. Photo by Marta Perez.
MILLWORK
1st Place
Angelini & Associates Architects with Brian Robards Custom Homes Inc.
Photo by: Jeff Garland
The upper loft overlooking the great room, dining area, and kitchen in this Dexter residence holds a secret. The three bookcases showcase the homeowners’ collection of books, family photos, and memorabilia; however, if one gently pulls J.K. Rowling’s “Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets” from the shelf, a latch releases the center bookcase — opening a concealed door to a hobby shop/workroom.
2nd Place
Templeton Building Company with Perlmutter-Freiwald Inc.
Photo by: Justin Maconochie
3rd Place
B&B Custom Builders
Photo by: Diana Paulson
STAIR AND RAILING
1st Place
Heller & Associates with Dana Jacobs Designs
Photo by: Wayup Media
A gracefully curved half-wall adorned with a richly stained cap, alongside wooden treads accentuated by a plush carpet runner, converge to create a stairway that isn’t merely functional — it’s also a standout design feature. The mission was to create a stairway that not only facilitates movement, but also invites admiration.
2nd Place
Vogue Furniture
Photo by: Photo Kroo
3rd Place
Elizabeth Fields Design
Photo by: Dallas and Harris Photography
DECORATIVE GLASS AND MIRROR
1st Place
Heller & Associates with Pamela Singer & Associates
Photo by: Mike Kline
Locally sourced iron doors featuring full glass lites, located between the kitchen and sitting room of this home, promote open spaces, transparency, and a commitment to the environment. The full-glass lites maximize natural light, reducing the need for artificial lighting, while sourcing local iron reduces the carbon footprint. This design doesn’t just cater to the eye but to the future, setting a benchmark in sustainable and stylish living.
2nd Place
Heather Duggan Interiors
Photo by: Carlson Productions
3rd Place
Studio Z Architecture with Momentum Construction
Photo by: Laura McCaffery Photography
FLOORING/RUGS
1st Place
Dayna Flory Interiors
Photo by: Martin Vecchio
Discovered while the designer was remnant shopping at a local workroom, this Missoni carpet was waiting for its perfect home. The workroom staff custom-serged the edges and installed it with a perfect waterfall edge. The runner was carried through the second-floor hall, visually connecting and enlarging the space, and its bold color brightens up the enclosed foyer. This carpet brings pure joy to the homeowners and is a stunning first look for guests.
2nd Place
Meganrose Interiors with Definitive Building Co., LLC
Photo by: Chelsea Mazur Photography
3rd Place
Concetti
Photo by: Brett Mountain Photography
INTERIOR USE OF STONE
1st Place
Maison Birmingham with Ellwood Interiors Inc.
and Brian Neeper Architecture, P.C.
Photo by: Martin Vecchio
In this kitchen, the island’s stone mimics an origami piece as the ends fold in to taper back under the stone overhang. Slightly warm white oak tones pair perfectly with the light, custom paint color and tie in perfectly with the statement stone seen at the island and along the entire range wall. The lack of upper cabinets and clutter keeps the space open and airy, maintaining a breezy Mediterranean feel.
2nd Place
Moore Custom Homes with Carrie Long Interiors
Photo by: Joseph Tiano
3rd Place
Arik Green Design with RSM Interiors
Photo by: Justin Maconochie
INTERIOR USE OF TILE
1st Place
Concetti
Photo by: Brett Mountain Photography, LLC
The bathroom of this historic Detroit apartment is a harmonious blend of heritage and modernity. The challenge was figuring out how to create a new relationship in a cherished space, prompting a strategic renovation. Meticulous tile work became the hallmark of this project. London trim, soldier-stacked vertical tile, and a bespoke floral mosaic floor design interwoven with terrazzo resulted in a tapestry of historical aesthetics.
2nd Place
Anahi Hollis Design
Photo by: Joseph Tiano
3rd Place
Ruth Casper Design Studio
Photo by: Sally Matak
INTERIOR/EXTERIOR LIGHTING
1st Place
Armina Interiors
Photo by: Martin Vecchio
Layers of lighting provide the homeowners with the ability to control a range of effects. Strip lighting was concealed in niches behind panels of porcelain slabs, while sculptural mirrors were back-lit to highlight the veining in the porcelain-clad walls and offer flattering lighting. A dramatic chandelier composed of 19 frosted, hand-blown glass orbs was suspended from the ceiling as a focal point for the space.
2nd Place
Armina Interiors
Photo by: Martin Vecchio
3rd Place
Antonelli Landscape
Photo by: Wayup Media
FIREPLACE
1st Place
White & Liebler Architects
Photo by: Jacqueline Southby
Anchoring the heart of the home is this two-story Montana stone fireplace. Larger-scaled stones spill into the seating area, allowing the full-slab limestone hearth to nestle into the fireplace. A large stone mantel sits on top of stone corbels, displaying the warm tones of the quarried stone. A local blacksmith fabricated the iron screen. The fireplace highlights the unmatched craftsmanship of the experienced local trades.
2nd Place
Johnson Custom Homes with Richard Daniels & Associates
Photo by: Jeff Garland
3rd Place
Vogue Furniture with Jennifer Taylor Interior Design
Photo by: Martin Vecchio
CUSTOM CABINET INSTALLATION
1st Place
Vogue Furniture
Photo by: Photo Kroo
The focal point of this 1960s estate’s main-floor renovation was the kitchen. By removing the original interior walls, the kitchen doubled in size. The designers then incorporated floor-to-ceiling vertical walnut millwork slats that tie together the kitchen, coffee bar, and family room. The coffee bar — featuring bronze-tinted glass sliding doors — complements the drop zone, which includes a lit shelf and drawers outfitted with charging stations.
2nd Place
CBI Design Professionals Inc. with
Colleeen Farrell Design and Vogue Furniture
Photo by: Beth Singer
3rd Place
B&B Custom Builders
Photo by: Diana Paulson
CUSTOM FURNITURE
1st Place
Design Bar Detroit with Probuilt Woodworking
Photo by: Marta Perez
This record unit was designed and handcrafted locally for a Bloomfield Hills home. Constructed from white oak, the unit’s metal supports were engineered to make it seem as though the shelves are floating atop the base. It also features three pull-out record storage drawers; each holds about 50 records. The caning on the doors adds natural texture while also providing ventilation for the sound system equipment within.
2nd Place
Sissy Yellen Living
Photo by: Emily Engler
3rd Place
RSM Interiors with Arik Green Design
Photo by: Justin Maconochie
REPURPOSED FURNITURE
1st Place
Ruth Casper Design Studio
Photo by: Sally Matak
This vintage chest was repurposed and given new life as a custom vanity cabinet adorned with a floral porcelain wading pool sink. The original antique brown wood finish was updated to a warm ebony. A traditional-style faucet was selected in a modern brass finish, to complement the existing hardware. The dramatic mirror frame echoes the scrolling textures and patterns found on the cabinet.
2nd Place
Margeaux Interiors
Photo by: Joseph Tiano
3rd Place
Concetti
Photo by: Brett Mountain Photography, LLC
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