What’s up, friends?

Officially, I must welcome you to September ☺️The year is flying by, summer is approaching its finale, and we have another unique house to explore!

Today’s home is padded with space, rooms that flow together, and the charm of the eccentric stylings of 1975…

Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI, this 4-bed, 4-bath property has 4,638 sqft on 1.21 acres -plus, an inoffensive price tag of $774,900. Unlike other creatively designed homes, this one wasn’t built by some world-class architect… but it was inspired by one! The home’s original owner studied at a local university, where they drew inspiration from the “internationally renowned architect” Minoru Yamasaki. And, once we get inside, you’ll see what all the hype is about…

As we walk up to the entrance, take note of a few cool features: the reddish paneling matching the brickwork on the pathway, the tall greenery, and the purposeful sectioning of colors to balance the visual of this front lawn. 

It’s making a little look like a lot -which is exactly what we’re about to enter into: 

Inside, we’re immediately greeted by woodwork and tiling that give this space a sleek, clean look. There’s a spiral staircase we can take up to a small landing that overlooks the front-facing living space. 

Again, the colors are always matching: black stairs and black ceiling planks, tan wood front door and wooden railings. They’re all a nice contrast to the large white wall in the middle of the room, with a fireplace that can be accessed from both sides:

This sweeping living room has space for days! The back wall is lined with floor-to-ceiling windows, below the grand, slanted roof. Here, you could host a dinner party, an intimate family get-together, or just a simple, relaxing night-in.

Behind a sliding door, the kitchen awaits us…

Probably my favorite room in this house, the kitchen has a “Pewabic backsplash, Quartzite (natural stone) countertops & SubZero”. I’m truly in love with that backsplash! So much so, I’m gonna say it again: I love that backsplash! And the matching tiles on the cabinets! And the slants in the wood for drawer handles!

It wouldn’t be the 70s without some questionable wallpaper against a colored countertop. 

We’ve reached the empty, but full-of-potential bedrooms: textured wallpaper, deck access, and just enough space. Accompanying the bedrooms are their bathrooms… that are objectively awesome:

Geometric shower tiles? Textured floor tiles? Tassels lining the window? I’ve said it a million times, and I’ll say it a million more: They don’t make things like they used to.

Speaking of that, the floor, ceiling, and wall variation is stunning. Yeah, it’s not everyone’s cup of tea, but the detail and unique shapes are impressive!

To humble this place, I must call attention to the spaces that date this place, in a less amusing way: 

It’s not that a pink bathroom and white tile are ugly… but they’re a little ugly. 

Outside, the deck spans the entire length of the house and overlooks everything around it. Back here, the home appears to be less reddish and more greenish. The change in paint color makes this area of the home feel one with its environment; Its existence might be an interruption to the natural laws of nature (i.e a man-made building in a forest), but that doesn’t mean it can’t visually flow with its surroundings!

For this being in a neighborhood, I love how overwhelming the tree canopy looks from up here. The house almost looks like a little oasis in a desert of trees… you get what I mean, right? 

Sometimes homes surprise us with their beautiful exteriors and empty interiors. But this home proves you can be empty, but still pack a punch with a hefty foundation. I’d argue this place doesn’t just have good bones, it has great bones  -that I hope the new buyers don’t ruin with gaudy, cheap furniture.

Sarah @Hometastrophes