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For many Michigan leisure seekers, seasonal stays and scenic settings often go hand in hand. Such is the case for Catherine “Cahssey” Augenstein, who has spent summers on Gun Lake in Middleville since she was a kid.

The beauty of appliances, whether for the kitchen, laundry room, or even an outdoor patio, is that while their first role may be function, they can also add flair to home décor and convenience through advanced features.

Go big or go home? For some Michiganders today, the saying should be “Go small and go home.” That’s because they see a smaller house as offering everything they need and want, and nothing more.

For a quarter century, Renaissance Exteriors and Remodeling/Schultz Builders has become not only a trusted and well-respected name in West Michigan, but the family-owned businesses continue to build on their incredible success.

This brand new community has combined exquisite living spaces with the natural beauty of the campus to create the ideal retirement setting.

Remodeling a home and/or adding another room is a significant process. It can be overwhelming and can begin to feel that way after typing “home design ideas” into a search engine.

Transforming the perfect location into the home of your dreams

Stone and Brick — it’s one of the most enduring elements of home design. Known for its strength and timeless beauty, it’s no wonder that as years pass, brick remains an in-demand feature of many a dream home.

A well-designed home looks effortless, as if there were no other possible way for it to appear. But in fact, quite a bit goes into a well-designed space.

When it comes to bathrooms, Haveman said the trends are for large, simple spaces that create a spa-like atmosphere. “We’re starting to create more personal spaces,” Haveman said, “And our bathrooms reflect that.”

Kitchens really showcase a period of time, said Dan Smith, director of marketing at Williams Studio. “The industry tends to shift and move every 10 years or so. Certain styles and colors, when people see them, it reminds them of a generation,” he said. Smith says less is more is trending for 2018 and that good design never goes out of style.

The kitchen and bath are two of the most important rooms in any home. It’s where you gather, find a little bit of respite from the chaos of the day and connect back to what’s most meaningful. They’re also the two areas of the home where practicality is a premium, and if you don’t have that, you don’t have much.