19 michigandesign.com The porcelain floor tiles are extremely durable, should the need arise for walkers or wheelchairs in the future. The home is a beautiful blend of the couple’s preferred styles. For her, I kept the lines clean, simple, and straight. For him, I selected classic surfaces like rich wood tones and natural stone. The custom wood trim was milled from trees on their property. Transitional design works best when you start with a traditional mindset, use classic surfaces, and then create open spaces with minimal ornament.” – Jane Synnestvedt JANE S. SYNNESTVEDT INTERIOR DESIGN Photo by Beth Singer CONTEMPORARY DESIGN encompasses the range of styles made popular from the second half of the 20th century through today. Open, airy, and clean, the style is pared-down and sleek. Rooms connect through wide openings, and large windows create harmony with the outdoors. Boxy, rectilinear lines, simple sweeping curves, and a lack of ornamental flourishes and moldings help define this look. Contemporary style should not be confused with modern, which is a specific style that was popularized in the 1920s through the 1950s and traces its roots to the Industrial Revolution. We think it is important to bring in wood elements into a contemporary home; it warms up the environment so it won’t appear too sterile. In this contemporary kitchen, Barry (Harrison) and I used rosewood veneer from the same tree so the grain would match throughout the entire kitchen. You will notice some of the upper and lower cabinets have white paneled doors. We designed this specifically to break up the rhythm, to lighten the space, and to create a bit of geometry in the design. Because the clients are major art collectors and have many impressive glass pieces, we selected one type of stone for the island, countertops, and backsplash so as not to detract from their art.” – Arturo Sanchez ART | HARRISON INTERIORS Photos by Beth Singer “ THIS PAGE | Cabinetry: EW KITCHENS, SUITE 93 | Glass art: HABATAT GALLERIES, SUITE 39 | Counter stools: DESIGNER GROUP COLLECTION, SUITE 34 OPPOSITE PAGE TOP | Sofa: HENREDON INTERIOR DESIGN SHOWROOM, SUITE 122 | Drapery fabric: SCHUMACHER, SUITE 110 Wing chair fabric: KRAVET, SUITE 105 | Other fabrics: TENNANT & ASSOCIATES, SUITE 61 OPPOSITE PAGE BOTTOM | Tile: VIRGINIA TILE, SUITE 100 Bench: HENREDON INTERIOR DESIGN SHOWROOM, SUITE 122
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