The Dean of Mod

Robert Metcalf designed his mid-century homes down to the smallest detail.

Mark Kurlyandchik

Buying Bubbly

Champagne is the most alluring of all wines — and the hardest to understand.

Christopher Cook

Chilling Out

There are scads of tunes with a wintry theme that have no association with Christmas.

George Bulanda

Midwest Meets Coastal

In Birmingham, designers map out a regional blend of settings to reflect the owners’ disparate backgrounds.

Aleene Jinn George

Hostess Gifts

Sure, a box of candy or a bottle of wine is thoughtful — and oh-so-predictable. Instead, bring a present that reflects the personality of your party-giver.

Martin Vecchio (Photos) & Taryn Bickley (Stylist)

Chocolate

Square Meals

Abandon circular reasoning with serve ware that offers geometric appeal.

The Goods: Winter 2010

Suitable for Framing

Album covers — as accessible as the basement vinyl stash or on eBay — make for appealing interior art.

More Than Machines

The mellow post-vacation feeling from our anniversary trip ended seconds after turning the house key in the front-door lock.

Rebecca Powers

Trend Report: Winter 2010

Up-to-date observations from design-minded professionals.

Books: 'Designs for Small Spaces'

Jennifer Hudson's book for designing with flair in small areas.

George Bulanda

Going Wild

This season, creative types are wild about animal prints. The trend was on display at Michigan Design Center’s Celebrations event in September.

Aleene Jinn George

Books: 'American Fashion Designers at Home'

Rima Suqi's book looks at the home décor of famous fashion designers.

Rebecca Powers

House Rules

Home theaters often showcase the latest in audio-visual innovation, but there’s nothing innovative about how many people decorate these rooms.

George Bulanda

Pecking Order

When the chickens come home to roost, they just might end up on residential lawns. Thanks to Green Chicken Coop, a Bay City-based company that sells pre-made, eco-friendly poultry pens, locavores...

Mark Kurlyandchik

In Residence: Lauren Sanders

Because Lauren Sanders looks every bit the glamour girl, you envision her in a setting of pastel colors and luxe fabrics..

Chuck Bennett

Lifting the Shroud

Edna liked to watch “her stories,” as she called the CBS soap operas.

Rebecca Powers