Urban Oasis

Located in the heart of a 1920’s urban neighborhood, this classically designed home went through a dramatic transformation. Several updates over the years had rendered the space dated and feeling disjointed.  The main level received cosmetic updates to the kitchen, dining, formal living and family room to bring the decor out of the 90’s and into the 21st century.  Space from a coat closet and laundry room was reallocated to the transformation of a storage closet into a stylish powder room.  Upstairs, custom cabinetry, built-ins, along with fixture and material updates revamped the look and feel of the bedrooms and bathrooms.  But the most striking alterations occurred on the home’s exterior, with the addition of a 24′ x 52′ pool complete with built-in tanning shelf, programmable LED lights and bubblers as well as an elevated spa with waterfall feature.  A custom pool house was added to compliment the original architecture of the main home while adding a kitchenette, changing facilities and storage space to enhance the functionality of the pool area.  The landscaping received a complete overhaul and Oaks Rialto pavers were added surrounding the pool, along with a lounge space shaded by a custom-built pergola.  These renovations and additions converted this residence from well-worn to a stunning, urban oasis.

Architecture & Interior Design  |  Via Design Inc.
Photography | MBuck Studio

Murray Lake Makeover

This beautiful lakefront home was completely transformed to fit the needs of the new owners. The floorplan was altered to expand the overall space while cosmetic updates gave the home a brand-new look.

A small dated kitchen was upgraded to a large gourmet kitchen and dining room. The living space was updated and modernized while baths and bedrooms were reconfigured to host a grand master suite. A main floor addition boasts a functional new garage, breezeway, laundry room and home office. A screened in porch, large patio and new landscaping were added to the home as well.

The lower level of this home features a kitchenette and living room, additional bedrooms, baths, new mechanicals and abundant storage.

Wooded Retreat

Reconfigured to better accommodate this active family, this home was transformed from fine to fabulous. Modern textures and comfortable design create a timeless feel. A gourmet kitchen featuring a grand island was added, along with a large pantry and organizational/storage area. The living and dining spaces were updated and the master bedroom was opened up and expanded to include a private screened in porch. The front entry and home office space were also renovated. A new patio adds outdoor living space and offers views of the large yard and scenic acreage.

Home Design | J. Visser Design
Interior Design | Francesca Owings Interior Design

Modern Tudor

This home is a celebration of contemporary design and traditional beauty. Its open, 12,500-square-foot floor plan is infused with style and ingenuity, and provides a dramatic setting for the owner’s unique furnishings and fixtures. Marvel at the remarkable engineering of the suspended staircase. Be awed by the floor-to-ceiling windows that allow in lots of natural light and provide spectacular lake views. And ponder the unique 500 bottle clear glass wine room adjacent to the indoor pool, home theater and exercise room.

The Orchard

This home measures 8,500 square feet and has been built with a historically guided design offering sweeping lake views. The classic cedar shake roofing and siding is reminiscent of this original home, while interior amenities include a theater area, exercise room, wine cellar, high-performance heating and cooling equipment and insulation system. A garage with hydraulic lift provides ample storage for cars and toys.

Chic Chateau

A renovation to make this home more closely reflect the owner’s personal style involved reconfiguring space and redesigning rooms to maximize lake views. The stunning result is a much airier and more modern home featuring an open foyer with floating staircase, a redesign of the living and family rooms, and the addition of oversized sliding doors. To better entertain family and friends, a custom chef’s kitchen was created and the dining area was expanded.  The all-new, private master suite features a large bedroom with exposed beams, a one-of-a–kind closet, and a master bath with a euro shower, bidet, marble floors, freestanding tub, and glass shower.

Scenic Sanctuary

Updating this Lake Michigan treasure added not only the open floor plan and amenities this active family desired; but also provided clear, unobstructed views of Lake Michigan. The existing floor plan was updated to make room for a mudroom, butler’s pantry and large kitchen. The main living space was reconfigured to gain better views of the lake while bedrooms and baths were all renovated and made more functional and appealing.

The exterior was painted a cheery yellow, new garages were added and additional living space was added with the installation of new decks and screened in porches.

We recently returned to this home to add more living space for their growing family. We seamlessly added an addition over the garage that features a full bath, kitchen and sitting area, two bunk rooms along with a clever play area loft.

Serene City Dwelling

Built on a secluded, 20-acre lot in 1957 by renowned architect John Randal McDonald, a protégé of Frank Lloyd Wright, this mid-century home is characterized by its simplicity and timeless modern design that features natural materials such as quarried stone, wood, and glass.

In keeping with the artistic beauty and design of the home, an addition was built using a combination of new and reclaimed materials that, indoors and out, seamlessly blend the existing and new areas of the home.

A garage, new main floor entrances, a combination mudroom/laundry room/dog wash area, and a full bath were added. The kitchen was reconfigured and modernized, and the living area was freshened up. A wood beam separates the old ceiling from the new, larger space. A stunning staircase leads to the private master suite and balcony.