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"I just mentally put that in my living room," says Ameel. "I'm staring at it wondering if I can pull out a drawer and put in a VCR. I've never seen anything quite like it."
That's the kind of reaction the Michigan Design Center hopes to inspire in visitors, from professional interior designers to consumers. Celebrating its 34th year, the center houses more than 30 showrooms — 215,000 square feet — and represents about 1,000 manufacturers of high-end, fashion-forward furniture, fabrics, flooring, wall coverings, tile, rugs, lighting, kitchens, cabinetry, artwork and other accessories for stylish homes and offices.
"It's the largest design resource under one roof between Chicago and New York," says Susan Todebush, the center's new director.
You could call it Detroit's own version of a souk or bazaar, showcasing the latest and most exclusive names in design. Here's a sampler of what's showing at the Michigan Design Center this spring:
Source: The Detroit News
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He talks back to his 22 year old sister and the
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