UTILITY ROOM
(Laundry Room, Mudroom, Dedicated Pet Space)
First Place
Interior Blooms Design
Photo by: Lara Parent
The homeowners wanted plenty of closed storage, along with a convenient spot to hang coats and put shoes on and take them off. This mudroom/hall includes a side door entrance, closet storage, a bench seat, a vintage-inspired rug, and a custom dog crate space. Custom millwork on the walls creates architectural interest. The adjacent laundry room features green cabinetry, a black-and-white patterned tile floor, and fun pendant lighting, and can easily double as a potting or floral-arranging area.
Second Place
M.J. Whelan Construction
Photo by: Jeff Garland
SPECIALTY ROOM
(Bar, Gym, Wine, Art collection, Billiards, Etc.)
First Place
Ellwood Interiors Inc.
With Luxe Homes Design and Build
Photo by: Martin Veechio
This moody lower-level bar, inspired by a luxurious hotel lounge, exudes sophistication and style. The black cabinetry provides a dramatic foundation, allowing the true star of the space — a breathtaking Fusion leathered granite — to shine. With its swirling onyx tones and glittering gold ribbons, the granite flows seamlessly from behind the upper glass cabinetry, then cascades down the backsplash and onto the countertop, making the entire bar a striking piece of art.
Second Place
Brian Neeper Architecture
With J.P. Craig Custom Homes
Photo by: James Haefner
Third Place
CBI Design Professionals
With Colleen Farrell Design
Photo by: Beth Singer
SUNROOM
First Place
Cottage Company Interiors
Photo by: Beth Singer
Part of a summer residence, this sunroom was envisioned as a seamless extension of the outdoors: a place to savor morning coffee, enjoy a lakeside breeze, or settle into a good book, all while feeling immersed in nature. To reinforce this connection to the landscape, the design incorporates natural, tactile materials. Flagstone flooring brings the feel of an outdoor terrace indoors, while a river rock fireplace surround adds rustic texture and warmth.
Second Place
M.J. Whelan Construction
Photo by: Jeff Garland
GUEST ROOM
First Place
Brian Neeper Architecture
With J.P. Craig Custom Homes
Photo by: James Haefner
Cottage-style details in moldings and wall coverings are found throughout the home, but aren’t overwrought with frivolous detailing. Two adjacent bunk rooms are custom-designed to provide a fun sleeping space for the family’s children, young and old alike. The bunks are built into the sloping roof structure and feature built-in bookshelves and drawers for storage. The traditional cottage-style interiors are reinforced through the millwork, which provides a casual and comfortable feel, with the familiarity of the past.
BATH
(Powder Room, Primary etc.)
First Place
mPn Fine Home Builders
Photo by: Jonathan Humphrey
The master spa in this home is a focal point. A large spa bathroom overlooks the lake, and boasts a steam shower and a stone tub deck with a fireplace. Everything about this space is grand. Featuring a massive custom vanity overlooking the water, it also houses a built-in makeup station that every woman dreams of. His-and-hers closets with custom white oak cabinetry are featured on either side of the walk-in shower.
Second Place
Ellwood Interiors Inc.
With Luxe Homes Design and Build
Photo by: Dustin Halleck
Third Place
Yancy Kitchen & Bath Design
Photo by: Leo Brown / LJB Media
KITCHEN
First Place
Oak Street Design
Photo by: Jonathan Thrasher
The client, a former professional chef, sought an elegant yet understated kitchen that was equally beautiful and hard-working. Classic symmetry, an expansive central island, and placement between the butler’s pantry and sitting room make the space inviting and functional. The kitchen serves as a place to cook, dine, and gather, creating a richness meant to be savored amidst the daily rituals of life in this cottage.
Second Place
Kitchen West Design Studio
Photo by: Linea Photo
Third Place
Interior Blooms Design
Photo by: Lara Parent
PRIMARY SUITE
First Place
Interior Blooms Design
Photo by: Lara Parent
A traditional four-poster bed accentuates the ceiling height, along with a custom Italian glass light fixture. In the primary bathroom, the green painted vanity and linen cabinet, along with floral art, adds color. Instead of solid doors on the linen cabinet in the bathroom, a perforated metal panel was custom-painted to match the cabinetry. Heated porcelain tile floors and towel bars add luxury, while a combination of brass and polished nickel are the finishing touches in this primary suite.
Second Place
Authentic Kitchen & Design
Photo by: Jeff Garland
Third Place
Eastbrook Homes
Photo by: Next Door Photos
GREAT ROOM
First Place
Jonathan Lee Architects
Photo by: James Haefner
The central feature of this great room is a load-bearing heavy timber frame, which maximizes the openness of the plan and provides stunning views. The NanaWall bathes the room in light and opens wide to outdoor living space and the water, creating a pavilion-like area that blurs the lines between interior and exterior. The barn-like balloon framing is a nod to the Alexander McColl-designed house that originally stood on the property; McColl was a prominent Michigan architect.
Second Place
Oak Street Design
Photo by: Megan Williamson
Third Place
Cottage Company Interiors
Photo by: Beth Singer
HOME OFFICE
First Place
mPn Fine Home Builders
Photo by: Jacqueline Southby
This thoughtfully designed office bridges luxury living space and luxury work space. With the only interior access to the custom man-cave and bunk house, a trip down the stairs after a long day at work transports the client back into the luxury living the home was designed for. Surrounded by floor-to-ceiling windows, no natural light is lost. As the sun sets, he can still work and enjoy being in this office — which exudes a moody vibe as evening falls, thanks to the perfect light fixtures.
Second Place
White & Liebler Architects with Gemma Parker Design
Photo by: Dustin Halleck
Third Place
Vintage Design Studio
Photo by: Courtney Wood
FINISHED LOWER LEVEL
First Place
Ellwood Interiors Inc.
With Luxe Home Design and Build
Photo by: Martin Vecchio
Deep, velvety espresso-colored walls provide warmth and contrast beautifully with tropical storm-leathered granite surfaces, whose black tones and sparkling gold veins reflect the adjacent rug. This lower level is equipped with a fully stocked bar, a dedicated wine room, a full bath, and a 500-square-foot exercise room that’s a fitness retreat. Lighting plays a transformative role, enhancing the atmosphere at night with dim, ambient light, while floor-to-ceiling windows flood the room with natural light during the day.
Second Place
M.J. Whelan Construction with Authentic Kitchen & Design Inc.
Photo by: Jeff Garland
Third Place
Amber Lisowicz Design
Photo by: Werner Straube
