Life's Good in the Woods
– Residence
Type
Residential, Refresh
LOCATION
Oakland County, MI
When two successful business owners found themselves seeking a year-round place of retreat on their vast wooded estate in Oakland County, Concetti knew it would be important to bring out the stunning existing architectural details by complementing and enhancing the existing features.
Goal
In this gorgeous home nestled in the woods, the homeowners wanted to create a space for loved ones to gather as well as appreciate the beauty of the outdoors and the beauty of what was created inside.
Solution
The transformation of the space focused on facilitating a deep connection and appreciation of nature. The previous home, although architecturally stunning, left the homeowners feeling cold and disconnected from the beauty of the woods surrounding them beyond the floor to ceiling windows.
Thoughtful materiality decisions were made in upholstery, rugs, wallpaper, and window treatment to enhance the tones of the gorgeous stone and wood details of the existing space while infusing bold pops of blues and orange.
Subtle Influences from the nature surrounding the home can be seen in the oversized ceramic tile mural in the master bath, the area rug with a pattern reminiscent of bark in the master bedroom, and lighting that mimics falling leaves or bundles of twigs.
Phase One
discover
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co-create
Phase One is all about you!
discover
We See & Hear You
During the Discover phase, we will hand you the mic and ask you all the right questions to make sure we’re united on your desired aesthetics, your current pain points, and your biggest goals for your project. We’ll then walk through your existing floorplan inch by inch to uncover everything that needs an upgrade and share your Visual Guidelines in a fun and easy-to-digest format.
Phase One is all about you!
Co-Create
We’ll Dream Big
The Co-Create phase is where we’ll bring your discovered design solutions to life! We will develop 3D renderings that will help you visualize the full potential of your space, with plenty of options and variations that will address your unique needs, wants, and goals.
Phase Two
PERSONALIZE
x
TRANSLATE
Phase Two is putting your vision into action
PERSONALIZE
Customizations for You
The Personalize phase is exactly as it sounds- this is where we solidify exact pieces that will make your space you. We will put our time and attention into gathering multi-dimensional pieces that are not only beautiful but also hold meaning in a way that uniquely reflects you.
Phase Two is putting your vision into action
TRANSLATE
Instructions for Your Team
The Translate phase is lovingly hands-off for you, and all about aligning your team of builders and contractors around our agreed-upon vision. We will share an in-depth instruction manual with technical drawings, detailed elevation mapping, and specifications that will ensure your builders will have everything they need to replicate your vision.
Phase Three
ADVOCATE
x
CELEBRATE
Phase Three is when your vision becomes reality!
ADVOCATE
Act As Your Champion
In the Advocate phase, contracts are now signed, construction begins, and we have passed the torch onto your builders and tradesmen. We will act as your construction advocate,
keeping the design we co-created together at the forefront of everyone’s minds
to see the project through to completion.
Phase Three is when your vision becomes reality!
CELEBRATE
Finishing Touches to Perfect Your Space
In the Celebrate phase, our team of design experts will get to work transforming
your new walls into a gorgeous and move-in-ready space.
What was once a 3D rendering will soon be… your new reality.
Making News
Michigan Design Center
A newly-constructed estate,
located on a secluded wooded
lot in Oakland County, receives
the finishing touch through
an extra dose of warmth
and luxury.
