Schmidke Construction Design Center:

One of the finest custom home builders in the country is Schmidke Construction in Sawyer, Michigan. Their corporate office is an exceptional design-build center — completely state-of-the-art, incorporating fine architecture and construction, finish selections, and interior design. We photographed both the exterior and interiors last year and were impressed by the thoughtful detailing, material selections, and the way spaces are curated for living and entertaining and creating some of the finest custom homes in Michigan.  

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Cobalt Blue:

Before we close out the evening, here’s the Luxury Master Suite at dusk. The natural cobalt-blue wash that fills the room at this magic moment is simply stunning — soft, even, and deeply atmospheric. It transforms the textures and finishes, accentuating warm  a calm, immersive mood.  See you tomorrow. More to come.

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Luxury Master Suite:

On a bit of a theme here with beautiful master suites — had to share one more. This luxury suite, built by JMD in Northbrook, IL, showcases craftsmanship that’s nearly unmatched: every detail is precisely placed and expertly constructed. The interior design leans unmistakably European, with custom-built furnishings specified to fit the space perfectly. A serene, stunning room to relax with a cup of tea and watch the waves on the lake. More to come.

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Contemporary Master Suite:

We really loved this contemporary master suite, for its simplistic elegance.  Minimalist design which flows beautifully with the architecture of the room.  Indirect lighting, plush carpeting, and bespoke draperies and fine wall art complete the look.   

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Artistic Cohension:

Having worked with many interior designers — including those who are also trained architects — Letitia Holloway stands apart as the first designer we’ve collaborated with who creates fine art as part of her practice. Nearly every element in her projects, from furniture to sculptural accents to wall art, is designed, built, and finished in her own studios. The result is homes that feel less assembled and more authored: each room carries a cohesive artistic vision that reads as both functional and expressive.

Conversations in a Holloway-designed home naturally shift beyond the usual “Where did you get that?” Instead of asking about a piece in isolation, guests remark on how the artwork is woven into the architecture and furnishings — how materials, scale, color, and texture repeat and respond across surfaces and objects. A chair may echo the curve of a painting; a built-in shelving unit may frame a sculpture as though it were an integral part of the wall. That intentional cross-talk creates a rhythm and intimacy that elevates everyday living into a kind of living gallery.

Some favorites below: Each piece feels purposeful yet playful, refined yet tactile — the signature of a designer who understands both craft and composition from the inside out. Some favorites below from one of Letitias favorite projects.  More to come!

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Medical Center Exterior -

Commercial spaces are often repurposed rather than torn down and rebuilt. This former family restaurant sat vacant for years until a thoughtful architectural intervention transformed it into a modern health care facility.

We photographed the exterior just before the medical tenant moved in. A new, towering atrium at the entrance, paired with fresh stone and brickwork, instantly updated the façade. New landscaping and a resurfaced parking lot completed the renewal—what once was a thirty-year-old structure now reads as newly built.

Interior photos will follow in the next post.  To see more of our work, or to schedule a photo shoot please visit our website.  www.normansizemore.com

spaces are often repurposed rather than torn down and rebuilt. This former family restaurant sat vacant for years until a thoughtful architectural intervention transformed it into a modern health care facility.

We photographed the exterior just before the medical tenant moved in. A new, towering atrium at the entrance, paired with fresh stone and brickwork, instantly updated the façade. New landscaping and a resurfaced parking lot completed the renewal—what once was a thirty-year-old structure now reads as newly built.

Interior photos will follow in the next post.

Mid Century Dining Room:

In the remodel of this Mid-Century Modern home, a partition between the dining and living rooms was removed, opening the plan and allowing light from the expansive floor-to-ceiling picture windows to flood the interior. The generous natural light enhances each area while creating an airy, cohesive environment well suited to entertaining. Guests can move effortlessly between living room, dining room, and kitchen as the spaces flow into one another.

The bespoke dining table and chairs by Michelle’s Interiors reinforce the home’s classic minimalist aesthetic, their clean lines and refined materials complementing the architecture. A large fireplace anchors the living area, introducing warmth and scale while providing an ideal backdrop for displaying fine modern art.  Double French doors open up to the home theater allow additional room when entertaining to let guest move about and admire the fine interior and the many works of art on display throughout the home.  To see more of our work or to schedule a photoshoot please visit our website.  www.normansizemore.com