2026 DDA Readers’ Choice: A Celebration of Craftsmanship & Sophistication

A thoughtfully-designed estate from Sapphire Luxury Homes wins this year’s Readers’ Choice Award for Best Overall Home // Photography by Adrian Kizy of Twelve89
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Located in Bloomfield Hills and completed in 2025, this 8,000-square-foot-plus masterpiece home from Sapphire Luxury Homes exemplifies architectural innovation through its seamless integration of modern elegance, functionality, and natural surroundings.

The site, a heavily wood lot, posed its challenges, and required a careful balance between maximizing natural light and ensuring privacy. To address those issues, the team added expansive windows, soaring ceilings, and a thoughtfully designed open floor plan.

Within the home, details like arched openings and corridors celebrate both craftsmanship and materiality. In the kitchen, custom cabinetry, wood ceiling accents, a sculptural range hood, and a striking marble waterfall island unite artistry and functionality. To support both intimate and larger gatherings, a dedicated entertainment area, complete with a sophisticated bar, further underscores the home’s versatility. Throughout the interior, the use of warm, natural materials and modern finishes elevates everyday living.

On the exterior, symmetry anchors the home with refined stone detailing and a landscape design that respects the natural environment. Covered terraces and patios blur the boundary between indoor and outdoor living.

This residence demonstrates how thoughtful solutions can overcome challenges related to site and layout, and result in a cohesive and sophisticated home. Bravo, Sapphire Luxury Homes! This award is rightfully earned!

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