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MICHIGAN LIVING ROOM

Oznell — Sat, 18 Jun 2022 01:48:03 GMT

At least, I'm pretty sure it's in Grand Rapids. The designer of this house, Jean Stoffer, whose been getting more and more national attention, has a design business and store in Grand Rapids.

More modern than I usually go for, but I love it! Must be the combination of that lovely gray-blue stone (a local find?) in the chimney, and all the glass with light streaming in.

The massive chimney area doesn't even have the symmetry that I usually prefer-- yet, for me, it works. It is very useful to have that niche to the side of the fireplace-- here, used as a bar. With a tweak or two, it could be a super book case instead.

The velvet and leather bring warmth, as do the gilt lampshades. And at least there is ordered symmetry in the twin chairs and lamps!

Another thing I like about it, is, the family room is right on the other side of the dual fireplace. So, you have a somewhat less formal area to "flop", if so desired. Still has all the natural light, still has the stone.

The rest of the house has such nice detailing too. I love a hallway that has a window in it, let alone a nice window seat!

Fall is such a gorgeous season in the upper Midwest. I can just imagine being tucked up on that velvet couch, a big fire roaring in the grate, and watching the brilliant autumn leaves spiraling down...

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Love my grandkids — Sat, 18 Jun 2022 02:36:49 GMT

@Oznell I like the chimney and some other parts. Do not like that light colored furniture or the style of some of the other furniture, or those horrors of light fixtures.

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smoochy — Sat, 18 Jun 2022 03:27:25 GMT

@Oznell are you from GR? I'm from west Michigan. I know Grand Rapids pretty well. Love this house

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AuntG — Sat, 18 Jun 2022 08:42:38 GMT

The exterior had me picturing something different inside. I like what the designer did.

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Somertime — Sat, 18 Jun 2022 12:39:22 GMT

Love this house! Outside as well as inside, the light is fabulous. It would be fantastic during a snowstorm especially the fireplace going full blast against the snow falling! As much as I love bookcases. I do like the bar and I'm not a bar person.

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jubilant — Sat, 18 Jun 2022 12:55:49 GMT

@Oznell Normally I have little love for anything modern. THIS, however is a real beauty! Modern, yet somehow warm... and can I say....even cozy. I could live with this for sure.

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ECBG — Sat, 18 Jun 2022 12:58:49 GMT

This is one of my favorite house styles from the outside; I love everything!

The inside is very well done, and I agree about the bookcase Idea. I prefer the family room side.

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shoptilyadropagain — Sat, 18 Jun 2022 13:01:55 GMT

I love this home. Oh, there are a few things I'd tweak but it is still beautiful! Funny thing though....I didn't see much difference between the formal living room and the less formal family room....lol.

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mspatmac — Sat, 18 Jun 2022 13:04:49 GMT

@Oznell

I like this home, inside and outside. That fireplace is fantastic. maybe it is the angles that most family room pictures are taken but don't most people have a TV? LOL

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manny2 — Sat, 18 Jun 2022 13:13:15 GMT

I love modern clean lines @Oznell This checks all of the boxes. I love it. The massive windows letting in all that natural light is a real bonus.

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Oznell — Sat, 18 Jun 2022 13:57:37 GMT

@smoochy, My English great-Grandad emigrated there, although I never got to visit him there- he died while I was still tiny. Although not from there, I have a real affection for your area, and respect for the long tradition of design and devotion to the arts of Grand Rapids.

Oops, my fault-- to your point, @shoptilyadropagain , here's the rest of the family room which I should have posted before-- you can see it has a very "floppable" sectional for relaxation....

@mspatmac, if you check the first photo of the family room, it looks like they put the TV over the fireplace. That is never my favorite place for a TV, but maybe the sectional is far enough away that viewers don't have to crane their necks!

Jean Stoffer was apparently first known for her fabulous kitchen designs, but now she has branched out and does whole houses in her particular "clean but comfortable" style. I love this "army" or "oil slick" green, but might be too dark for many:

A few other examples. I just think she does such a nice job within her chosen style:

I love that she did this moody, non-cliche sunroom. If you go to her website and check her portfolio, you can see how she has beautifully renovated some of the Victorians and other vintage houses in Grand Rapids.

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mspatmac — Sat, 18 Jun 2022 14:12:17 GMT

@Oznell

I missed it, me bad! I am not a fan of over the fireplace TV's especially on that beautiful stone. To live in that beautiful home I would deal with it.

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ID2 — Sun, 19 Jun 2022 10:35:49 GMT

I have this exact same brick on my fireplace! Love it!

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Oznell — Sun, 19 Jun 2022 13:32:57 GMT

Lucky you, @ID2 -- it is so beautiful.

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CANDLEQUEEN — Mon, 20 Jun 2022 20:00:01 GMT

This is so beautiful! Very unexpected from the outside. Love all of the large windows and that huge fireplace, perfect for Midwest Winters!!!!! I would change out some of the light fixtures though, but other than that -simply gorgeous!

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DREAMON — Mon, 20 Jun 2022 15:36:54 GMT

Gorgeous home and very well done inside and out.

I agree with @CANDLEQUEEN ..the only thing I would change is some of the overhead lighting...other than that I love the colors used and architecture.

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nyc1 — Mon, 20 Jun 2022 15:52:11 GMT

VERY VERY NICE... some of the furniture is not exactly my taste... but I could definitely live there! Thanks for posting.

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10sluvr — Mon, 20 Jun 2022 16:47:03 GMT

i live in the grand rapids area. She has a brick and mortar home store. gorgeous! bring your check book and an arm and leg.

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Oznell — Mon, 20 Jun 2022 22:28:44 GMT

And she even has a book out, @10sluvr -- looked tantalizing to me:

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spiderw — Mon, 20 Jun 2022 23:24:49 GMT

For me this home is lacking warmth in furnishings and is too stark. I do like the idea of a window seat and window in the hallway, the velvet couch is a nice touch. I like privacy so would have some type of window treatments. The house has a lovely exterior.