Highfield Taking Shape for the Spring Parade of Homes!

The Highfield is taking shape! This masterpiece will be featured in the Kalamazoo Parade of Homes June 8-16, so mark your calendars and don't miss the opportunity to take your own private tour of this lakeside retreat! Until then, we can all swoon over these progress photos that give a glimpse of what the final product will be like... Front Exterior Rear Exterior Beautiful landscape and hardscape surrounding the waterfront side of this home Hard at work on the hardscape - but not a bad view during the work day, right? Staircase Master Bathroom Master Bathroom...

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Detroit Home Design Award Winners!

We took home two awards from the Detroit Home Design Awards this month! 1st Place - New Model HomeStocktonBuilt by Falcon Homes, Interiors by Gallery Interiors3rd Place - Small Remodel (less than 1,000 square feet)CarltonBuilt by Jeff Segard, Interiors by Donna Cohen[Check out our previous blog post showing the before and after photos of this remodel - it was a doosie!]To view all of the Detroit Home Design Award winners, check out the spring issue of Detroit Home Magazine on our websi...

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Finishing Up Show Season At Home!

It's already time for our last trade show this show season, and we are finishing it up at home in Grand Rapids! We will be at the Cottage & Lakefront Living Show at the DeVos Place, which starts tomorrow. The show runs through Sunday with the following hours....Friday, March 23..............3:00pm - 9:00pmSaturday, March 24.........10:00am - 9:00pmSunday, March 25.............11:00am - 5:00pmWayne will be doing his presentation on Waterfront Design: Challenges & Opportunities on Saturday from 2:00pm - 3:00pm and will be sketching LIVE at the booth Friday, Saturday morning and Sunday,...

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A little inspiration from HH Richardson

There have been so many before us that have inspired the generations that follow. From leaders and revolutionaries like Abraham Lincoln and Mahatma Gandhi, to artists like Leonardo Da Vinci and Michaelangelo. From builders and titans like Henry Ford and Bill Gates, to scientists and thinkers like Albert Einstein and Aristotle, heroes and icons like Mother Teresa and Neil Armstrong, they all have left a lasting impact on the world.So who inspires us in our trade here at Visbeen Associates? What architectural titans have paved the way for the design work you see us creating? We will be starting...

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Lake Home & Cabin Show - Chicago

Are you going to be in the Chicago area this weekend? Stop by and see us at the Lake Home & Cabin Show at the Schaumberg Convention Center in Schaumberg, IL! We will have a booth there exhibiting among builders, realtors, landscapers, product displays, publications, sporting gear, outdoor equipment, marine items and more - there will be something there for everyone! Wayne will be sketching LIVE in our booth as well as presenting on Waterfront Design Friday, March 16 at 5:00pm and Saturday, March 17 at 11:00am on the Cabin Life Stage.The show starts tomorrow and runs through Sunday with...

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Room Guide: Gourmet Kitchens, Part 2

We are continuing our room guide from last month with a few more beautiful gourmet kitchens and some design tips on how these looks were achieved...InvernessThis kitchen is much more than just a place to prepare meals. The large island, with seating for four and views of both the lake and the woods, provides the ideal spot for impromptu get-togethers. Each element in the dazzling kitchen was chosen for elegance and ease. The island is topped with Cambrian Cream sandstone providing unbeatale looks and easy clean up. While select appliances are paneled to match the cabinets, others stand out with...

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Vendor Spotlight: Bekins

Looking for new appliances, home automation, or home theater products? Look no further than Bekins, Inc. Since 1982, they have been a full service retail store in Grand Haven that offers patrons a custom, personal experience. Their knowledgeable staff professionals are trained to match the best product to customer needs through live interaction and displays. Their custom approach is displayed in services and products like...AppliancesBekins offers a wide range of appliance brands at amazing prices. From Maytag and Whirlpool to Viking and Sub-Zero, they have something for every budget. Appliances...

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