Left: A steel weaved-
mesh railing lines
the landing from the
children's bedrooms
(to the right), then
down five steps to
the master suite (to
the left), then down
to the living room,
for a staggered
effect within the
wide-open spaces of
the loft-style home.
"We had a goal to
eliminate as much
drywall as possible,"
says Akey.
Left: A mirror in the
foyer reflects the
dining room and the
kitchen beyond.
Below left: An entire
wall of exposed brick
lines one side of the
lower level, and left-
over exterior lime-
stone builds the face
of the bar, which dis-
plays a collection of
Hard Rock Cafe
hurricane glasses.
Steel accents, duct-
work and main-level
floor joists on the
ceiling are exposed,
Above: Friend and neighbor Jodi Caden t designer and owner of
while Kahan's love
Caden Design Group in Birmingham, drew up designs for the
for Gordie Howe,
kitchen. "Mike had this fantastic exterior and a great archi-
Steve Yzerman and
tect, so I wanted the inside to be as creative," she says. She
the Beatles takes
designed an all-wood wall between the kitchen and dining room,
front and center.
the only one on the main level, that wraps like a piece of sculp-
ture while affording the dining room privacy from the kitchen.
The outer island was placed on a radius to enjoy views of the
family room and outdoors while working at the sink; the inner
island follows the shape of the kitchen while offering extra prep
space. The use of multiple woods adds warmth and interest.
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