Collection by Dan

The Caesar/Keffer Home

This was a whole house renovation and addition. Everything was taken down to the studs, walls removed, bathrooms added and a small addition to the second floor. The house was a rather plain 1920s home with small rooms and an even smaller galley kitchen. The clients are Jeannine Caesar and Tim Keffer. Jeannine Caesar is an artist and designer herself. She has designed everything from advertising, lighting and children's toys. She has great taste, and lots of ideas, but she knew she needed help when it came to designing a house, a set of partners if you will, to bring her ideas together in one cohesive home. She called her friend, Dan Davis, interior designer and co-owner of Dan Davis Design in Metro Detroit, and asked him to help her put together a team she could trust. The clients wanted the new home to be more open with lots of natural light with a strong collection to their outdoor spaces. They wanted a contemporary feel with a nod to Mid-Century Modern aesthetics and to have it be functional and inviting. An emphasis on a beautiful and functional kitchen was also desired. They wanted to be able to display their amazing collections of art and vintage items. Architectural interest was added to make the house more unique, but not in a way to detract from the overall clean aesthetic. The architect, builder and interior design firm worked closely as a team to make sure the client got exactly what they were hoping for.

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Grey lower cabinets, white upper cabinets with painted white beams and pops of orange enliven the space. Large metal sliding doors invite the outside in.

The white beams lead you onto the new kitchen space, and a vintage arrow off a sign lead you not the starting point of the beams with a touch of whimsy

Black was used a a common design thread to unify the otherwise light interior.

This niche in the kitchen was a perfect place to display vintage collections and art pottery.

The incorporation of light, both added and natural, were of most importance to the client.

This master bathroom has a clean yet warm feel to the space.

Part of the master bedroom, art and architecture play off of each other.

Soaring ceilings are emphasized by the added beams and unique light fixture in this master bedroom.

Art and function in the foyer of this smaller home. The client did not need a formal office and loved sitting in this area to do her computer work. The slated wall adds interest but lets light flow through the space.

Detail shot kitchen island pendants and ceiling beams.

Sliding doors lead from the kitchen and living area to the deck. Along with various pieces from the clients collections.

The family room with exposed beam and new fireplace/media center.

The new deck aligns the entire side of the house so views are abundant.

It is hard to believe this was once a small and simple 1920's house.

Detail shot of the hallway leading into the master suite. Complete with vintage light fixture.

Added bathroom on the main level. Small but large on impact.