At the M1 Concourse in Pontiac, considered to be the premier destination in metro Detroit for auto enthusiasts, the goal of a recent project was to create a warm and inviting space for entertaining. “From the moment you come in, you don’t want to leave,” Amy TerMarsch, CEO and principal designer at Amy Elizabeth Designs in Rochester, says. “It’s a cool place to entertain. There was one goal in mind: to have a good time.”
In the private garage, which houses a spectacular Ferrari, the designer says special lighting was used to enhance the gorgeous green luxury car’s standout features. Leather swivel chairs and a leather sofa in the garage’s TV area add flexibility to the space. A striking bar rounds out the splendid second floor, where automobiles make their grand entrance on a lift. “I’m a car person, so this project was close to my heart,” TerMarsch says. “A lot of it was personal for me.”
Added drama comes from Ketra lights (provided by Craig Cushing of Bloomfield Hills-based Digital Interiors) that can utilize warmer tones or cooler hues, like white. “The whole perimeter can change from red to blue or green,” TerMarsch notes.
In the bar, front-row seats at the quartzite counter — and an expansive backsplash that incorporates floating shelves — face the Ferrari, which makes a fabulous focal point. The quartzite bar, backlit by Bobby Finn from Redemption Stone & Floor Craft in Clinton Township, and featuring cabinetry from KSI Kitchens, serves as a hub for gathering and entertaining. Frame TVs double as artwork, while slatted walls make a classic statement and incorporate ample storage for the unique destination. “We wanted to pull the whole space together with little slivers that pull through, so nothing is disjointed,” the designer, who says entertaining spaces are her specialty, adds.
TerMarsch credits her clients (who also worked with the designer on the luxurious lower level featured on page 30) for the successful collaboration and outcome. “They’re incredibly decisive; they’re just a cool couple who made the experience that much more elevated,” she says. “They trusted (my team) and the process. As an interior designer, when you have a client that trusts you and the process, you get to create that elevated space — and I had a great time.”
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