Chinoiserie Chic

Client

Christopher & Dianne May

TYPE

Residential, Refresh

Collaborators

Photographs BY Kris Ilich Unless Otherwise Noted

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

“Concetti went above and beyond in designing my spaces – they coaxed me out of my comfort zone, while still reflecting my personality. The end result is stunning!! My whole family gives them a big thumbs up!”

Dianne May, Homeowner