Lakewood House

Location: Bloomfield Hills, Michigan
Sq. Ft.: 5,800

Located on a beautiful Bloomfield Hills Lake, this home combines mid-century modern and contemporary styles into a cohesive experience that complements the natural setting and achieves the homeowners’ vision. The consistency of the colors and materials unifies the interior and the exterior and connects the mid-century modern elements – exposed beams, low ceilings, Malm fireplace, and wood partitions – with contemporary elements such as high ceilings and a flat roof.

On the exterior, the alternating dark and light colors and varying roof heights provide visual interest and signify the different sections of the house. The front of the home welcomes guests with a covered seating area. The irregular protruding brickwork provides an artistic touch to the contemporary charcoal wall color. The wood-like appearance of the soffit gives a natural warmth to the exterior.

The oversized windows flood the interior with natural light and provide beautiful views of the parklike setting. Clean lines and light colors provide a unifying background throughout and allow the homeowner’s design to shine. The design features a custom bar faces the living room, serving as a partition between the living room and the kitchen. A gallery-style hallway leads to the primary suite, with an open, airy sensation created by the cathedral ceilings and large windows overlooking the backyard. A fitness room above the garage with oversized windows facing the lakefront.

The backyard highlights the homeowners’ interests with a pickleball court, a firepit in a cozy courtyard, a potting shed with a whimsical yellow door, and a screened-in porch that is an extension of the kitchen and eating area – perfect for entertaining.