Chinoiserie Chic
Client
Christopher & Dianne May
TYPE
Residential, Refresh
location
Royal Oak, MI
Awards
Detroit Design Awards – Interiors: Traditional Dining Room
Detroit Design Awards – Details: Decorative Glass and Mirror
The homeowners of this gorgeous historic home in Royal Oak reached out to us with the intention of investing in their space for entertaining, hosting friends, and creating memories around the holidays. Because the living room is so large, the homeowners felt it was underused. They wanted to reimagine the living and dining room as places to connect with loved ones, all while staying true to their refined taste.
The Chinoiserie mural of Japanese cherry blossoms subtly ties to the fabric on the chairs and the lighting fixtures, expressing the owner’s interest in the unique style in art history where the French were inspired by the Chinese.
Their home has stunning original features including a bay window, original herringbone wood floors, a dome ceiling in the dining room, and plaster ceilings in the living room.
We honored these incredible architectural features while increasing the functionality of the space – two cozy chairs frame the fireplace as the perfect spot to read and drink tea, or to catch up with a friend.
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
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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
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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
Chic Retreat: Historic home in Royal Oak gets a reinvigorating touch of glam
Interiors: Traditional Dining Room + Details: Decorative Glass and Mirror
