Nestled on a woodsy property in Douglas, Michigan, this modern farmhouse home was built as a dream home for interior designer Beth Howley and her extended family. The association design guidelines give a nod to the farmhouses that sit on the sprawling apple orchards of Douglas and Saugatuck.

The dwelling features a large atrium that perfectly frames the surrounding trees. There are five bedrooms in this home, enough to host family and friends for long weekends of entertainment. Additional highlights include two fireplaces, a downstairs kitchenette, and an inviting screened-in porch.

Layered neutrals and a mix of metal and lighting throughout make this home bright and airy in the warmer months and warm and cozy during cold Michigan winters. It represents a dream realized and the perfect home base for the interior designer and her family.

Above: The kitchen is wrapped in a handmade brownstone ribbed texture tile by Pratt and Larsen. The black island gives ballast to the room and grounds the space. Modern island lights from Modern Forms mix with the more traditional fixtures souced from Hudson Valley Lighting that are over the sink, adding contrast and interest. The vent hood over the range is by Thermador. The barstools are from Arteriors Home, while the flooring was sourced from Shaw Contract.

What We Love: This modern farmhouse was created as a dream home for a designer to entertain family and friends. Living spaces are warm and inviting with a harmonious flow throughout. We are loving the bright and airy living room with its soaring ceiling and cozy window seat next to the fireplace, perfect for the cold winter months. The screened porch is also a wonderful spot to lounge and retreat with guests throughout the seasons to enjoy an indoor-outdoor living experience.

Tell Us: What elements in the design of this dwelling do you find most appealing and what would you change if this were your family home? Let us know in the Comments below!

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Earthy and nature inspired, this home mixes a lot of metal finishes and layered textural elements that blends modern and traditional forms and styles. 

Above: TVs in your living space are so fun to curl up and watch a movie by the fire, yet are not always aesthetically pleasing to look at. To address this, the designer wanted to keep the beautiful precast concrete fireplace by Hard Topix at eye level and the centerpiece of the great room. She opted to set the TV on an arm off to the side in a recessed cavity. When it’s not in use, it slips into the background to let this warm, quiet fireplace shine.

Above: The walnut mantel and Visual Comfort ‘Thomas O’Brien’ picture lights give additional warmth to this space with their light soft light and dark bronze finish. 

Above: In this luxurious bathroom, the tub is from Victoria + Albert with a Brizo tub filler. The light fixture hanging from above is from Hudson Valley Lighting. The windows are from Pella Windows & Doors. The floor tiles were sourced from Virginia Tile Company.

Above: One of the guest bathrooms in this family home features a warm limestone flooring from Virginia Tile Company that is grounded by a rich, black vanity. Brass accents and the ever important side scones to each side of the large mirror make this a clean yet warm space for guests. The sink faucet is from Brizo.

Above: The sunroom gives the illusion of sitting in the surrounding woods. Sitting right off the kitchen, it is the perfect dual-purpose room for expanded dining, lounging, and working. 

PHOTOGRAPHER Stoffer Photography Interiors