MILLWORK
1st Place
Maison Birmingham with Sterling Development Corp..
Photo by: Martin Vecchio
For this stunning 1914 English revival, inspiration was drawn from the home’s original design elements and character. The same wainscoting from the foyer was brought into the space, but painted white for a fresh feel, while in the kitchen, traditional finishes and styling were chosen. Embracing the 12-foot ceilings and large-scale crown molding allowed the project to shine and feel grand in its own right.
2nd Place
Patrick Thompson Design
Photo by: John D’Angelo
3rd Place
Jessica Neeper Interiors
with Brian Neeper Architecture, P.C. and Hunter Roberts Homes
Photo by: Joseph Tiano
STAIR AND RAILING
1st Place
Moz Interiors with Nightingale Co.
Photo by: Shelby Dubin
This custom walnut staircase is hand-wrapped in plaster and lime-washed. It replaced the home’s original metal design, which the client’s dog did not like using. The beautiful curve became a much more striking architectural piece than the previous metal structure, drawing your eyes upward to catch the vintage-style bubble pendants staggered over the great room.
2nd Place
HEID Architects, PLLC
Photo by: Sally Matak
3rd Place
Arik Green Design, LLC
with Rariden Schumacher Mio & Co.
Photo by: Justin Maconochie
DECORATIVE GLASS AND MIRROR
1st Place
Marianne Jones Interior Design
Photo by: Madeline Tolle
After completing an office build-out for the beauty brand Haus Labs by Lady Gaga, the designer was asked to add a content studio for influencers. Features of the new studio include a fully mirrored door, a bathroom with pink-tinted mirrors and inlaid LED lighting, a bar area with an adjacent cyclorama for content capture, and more.
2nd Place
Annie Kordas Interiors
Photo by: Kat Stevenson
3rd Place
Ruth Casper Design Studio
with Beaver Tile
Photo by: Joseph Tiano
FLOORING/RUGS
1st Place
Kendall Design Build
Photo by: Shelby Dubin
When a client allows you to flex your design muscles, the results can add up to perfection! This beautiful transformation of an historic Arts and Crafts home in Royal Oak includes a stunning kitchen remodel with custom cabinetry, high-end fixtures and lighting, and a gorgeous marble floor. No details were overlooked in this amazing home.
2nd Place
Stalburg Design
Photo by: Martin Vecchio
3rd Place
Studio Variously
Photo by: Laur Nash
INTERIOR USE OF STONE
1st Place
Iron Key Designs, LLC with Scavolini Detroit
Photo by: Joseph Tiano
For this remodel, the challenge was to create dancing light throughout a calm, sleek kitchen environment. The removal of dated tile flooring and worn cabinetry allowed for exciting new materials like the Cristallo quartzite, beautifully illuminated thanks to custom-made LED panels.
2nd Place
VanBrouck & Associates Inc.
with Oliver Max Inc.
Photo by: Visionary Perspectives, LLC
3rd Place
Stalburg Design
Photo by: Martin Vecchio
INTERIOR USE OF TILE
1st Place
Dayna Flory Interiors with Glenda Meads Architects and Templeton Building Co.
Photo by: Martin Vecchio
his project beautifully marries traditional craftsmanship with modern aesthetics, all inspired by the charm of Delft tiles. The journey begins in the living room, where classic multicolored Delft tiles, hand-selected from Holland, wrap the central fireplace. In the laundry room, crimson Delft tiles are a focal point, while in the kitchen, the backsplash features hand-painted marble tiles with a whimsical lattice pattern.
2nd Place
Patrick Thompson Design
Photo by: John D’Angelo, LLC
3rd Place
Concetti
Photo by: Brett Mountain
INTERIOR/EXTERIOR LIGHTING
1st Place
AguaFina Gardens
Photo by: Carlos Medrano
The exterior lighting chosen for this landscape enhances the textures, materials, and artistry of the design. Pathway lights illuminate the stairs and path, while uplights cast dramatic shadows of specimen trees and stone features. Focused lighting accentuates the raked Zen garden, while ambient lighting in the raised Corten steel planter emits a warm, inviting glow.
2nd Place
Cottage Company Interiors with Cottage Company of Harbor Springs
Photo by: Joseph Tiano, LLC
3rd Place
Tutto Interiors
Photo by: John Carlson
FIREPLACE
1st Place
MOZ Interiors with Nightingale Co.
Photo by: Shelby Dubin
The showpiece in this 1970s Italian-inspired penthouse is a saucer-style fireplace fabricated by a Detroit-based metal artist who spent more than 100 hours working on the custom creation. The completed design features an ethanol fireplace that doesn’t overheat and hits all the right marks for adding the perfect ambience.
2nd Place
Motawi Tileworks
Photo by: Justin Maconochie
3rd Place
Ellwood Interiors Inc.
Photo by: Martin Vecchio
CUSTOM CABINET INSTALLATION
1st Place
Maison Birmingham with Sterling Development Corp.
Photo by: Martin Vecchio
Inspired by the historic character of this home, built in 1914, the design team embraced the 12-foot ceilings and added grand custom cabinetry. From the walnut, pill-shaped island that improves circulation and flow to the brass details that seamlessly blend with the home’s original fixtures and the hidden storage with specialty hardware, tucked in each corner of the range wall, so many details are driven by functionality and authenticity.
2nd Place
Kendall Design Build
Photo by: Shelby Dubin
3rd Place
Tutto Interiors
with Maison Birmingham
Photo by: John Carlson
CUSTOM FURNITURE
1st Place
MOZ Interiors with Nightingale Co.
Photo by: Shelby Dubin
Located in Midtown Detroit in what was once an industrial building, the designer sought to add a few historic hints to the otherwise cold architecture of this condo. To do so, an antique mirrored wall was installed, and a custom credenza was placed in front of it. The base of this stunning credenza is wrapped in an antique mirror, making the wall feel cohesive.
2nd Place
Design Bar Detroit
with Detroit Stone & Tile
Photo by: Design Bar Detroit
3rd Place
Concetti
with Maison Birmingham
Photo by: Brett Mountain
REPURPOSED FURNITURE
1st Place
Margeaux Interiors
Photo by: Joseph Tiano
Previously used in a guest bedroom, this repurposed bench seating found new life in the lower-level renovation of a 1940s bungalow. Button tufting was removed and a durable black-and-cream textured fabric was chosen for the piece. Black and cream pillows add polish and sparkle as they serve as the back and armrests for the bench. The cozy corner is now a comfortable spot for sharing conversation and drinks.
2nd Place
No Beige Days Interiors
with Margaret’s Upholstering
Photo by: Jennifer Beaudoin
3rd Place
Ruth Casper Design Studio
Photo by: Joseph Tiano
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