HOMESTYLE

Homestyle: Farmington Hills home a longtime favorite of homeowner

The Detroit News
This Farmington Hills ranch-style home with a finished walkout has been a longtime favorite of Anne Yee, who returned to her old neighborhood when it became available.
This Farmington Hills ranch-style home with a finished walkout has been a longtime favorite of Anne Yee, who returned to her old neighborhood when it became available.
David Guralnick, The Detroit News
In the living room, a comfy sectional in a neutral fabric offers the perfect spot to sit and read or watch TV. Colorful artwork and other accents personalize the space.
In the living room, a comfy sectional in a neutral fabric offers the perfect spot to sit and read or watch TV. Colorful artwork and other accents personalize the space.
David Guralnick, The Detroit News
A zebra print chair sits below a pair of decorative mirrors that were a recent purchase. Decorative sconces flank the TV above a console.
A zebra print chair sits below a pair of decorative mirrors that were a recent purchase. Decorative sconces flank the TV above a console.
David Guralnick, The Detroit News
Accent rugs help to define each space like the living room where a vintage-inspired canvas print perks up a corner behind the sofa.
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Accent rugs help to define each space like the living room where a vintage-inspired canvas print perks up a corner behind the sofa. .
David Guralnick, The Detroit News
A glass and metal coffee table with an extra level offers bonus display space, while layered artwork and colorful bottles make a pretty presentation on the mantel.
A glass and metal coffee table with an extra level offers bonus display space, while layered artwork and colorful bottles make a pretty presentation on the mantel.
David Guralnick, The Detroit News
The spacious sunroom has plenty of windows overlooking the pond. A sitting area on one side features a pair of chairs in a soothing aqua blue fabric and a colorful rug.
The spacious sunroom has plenty of windows overlooking the pond. A sitting area on one side features a pair of chairs in a soothing aqua blue fabric and a colorful rug.
David Guralnick, The Detroit News
Anne Yee enjoys spending time in the sunroom where an ottoman joins a pair of upholstered chairs that create a cozy seating area.
Anne Yee enjoys spending time in the sunroom where an ottoman joins a pair of upholstered chairs that create a cozy seating area.
David Guralnick, The Detroit News
One section of the sunroom serves as a home office for Anne Yee who currently works as a paralegal and has dabbled in design in the past.
One section of the sunroom serves as a home office for Anne Yee who currently works as a paralegal and has dabbled in design in the past.
David Guralnick, The Detroit News
From her desk, Anne Yee can see the pond on the scenic property that attracts wildlife like deer.
From her desk, Anne Yee can see the pond on the scenic property that attracts wildlife like deer.
David Guralnick, The Detroit News
Like the rest of the house, Anne’s office in the sunroom features a mix of pieces from previous homes and recent finds. A built-in bookcase holds decorative accents and family photos.
Like the rest of the house, Anne’s office in the sunroom features a mix of pieces from previous homes and recent finds. A built-in bookcase holds decorative accents and family photos.
David Guralnick, The Detroit News
An African violet provides a colorful backdrop for the set of pears Bowman gave Anne that say “you are loved.” She likes to move them around for fun to say “are you loved” and “loved are you.”
An African violet provides a colorful backdrop for the set of pears Bowman gave Anne that say “you are loved.” She likes to move them around for fun to say “are you loved” and “loved are you.”
David Guralnick, The Detroit News
Bowman calls this part of the home the dining room and Anne calls it the kitchen table. “When we say we’ll meet there, we always end up in different spots,” she quips.
Bowman calls this part of the home the dining room and Anne calls it the kitchen table. “When we say we’ll meet there, we always end up in different spots,” she quips.
David Guralnick, The Detroit News
The ranch-style house with a finished walkout had been partially remodeled by the previous owners. Recent updates by the couple include the Caribbean blue paint that refreshed the kitchen island and new hardware for the cabinetry.
The ranch-style house with a finished walkout had been partially remodeled by the previous owners. Recent updates by the couple include the Caribbean blue paint that refreshed the kitchen island and new hardware for the cabinetry.
David Guralnick, The Detroit News
This classic white kitchen got a pop of color with a blue island and some fun accessories like the fruit sculptures displayed on the countertop.
This classic white kitchen got a pop of color with a blue island and some fun accessories like the fruit sculptures displayed on the countertop.
David Guralnick, The Detroit News
An armoire in the dining room purchased from the former owners holds serving pieces like glassware and platters. The dining table and chairs came from Anne’s previous home in the same neighborhood along with the light fixture that looks like a bird’s nest.
An armoire in the dining room purchased from the former owners holds serving pieces like glassware and platters. The dining table and chairs came from Anne’s previous home in the same neighborhood along with the light fixture that looks like a bird’s nest.
David Guralnick, The Detroit News
The open floor plan features some separation with partial walls like the one that separates the living room from the kitchen where timeless elements include white cabinets and subway tile.
The open floor plan features some separation with partial walls like the one that separates the living room from the kitchen where timeless elements include white cabinets and subway tile.
David Guralnick, The Detroit News
Online finds like a fun light fixture and a pair of vintage prints embellish the staircase near the entry that leads to the lower level.
Online finds like a fun light fixture and a pair of vintage prints embellish the staircase near the entry that leads to the lower level.
David Guralnick, The Detroit News
In the entry, a colorful bench and garden stool create a playful perch for a face planter and a purse made from an old book.
In the entry, a colorful bench and garden stool create a playful perch for a face planter and a purse made from an old book.
David Guralnick, The Detroit News
A nook in the entry houses a cabinet topped with accent pieces like the pears that can be found around the house.
A nook in the entry houses a cabinet topped with accent pieces like the pears that can be found around the house.
David Guralnick, The Detroit News
This Farmington Hills home built in the ‘50s is one of several in the neighborhood to include a bomb shelter. A vault door leads to the unique feature.
This Farmington Hills home built in the ‘50s is one of several in the neighborhood to include a bomb shelter. A vault door leads to the unique feature.
David Guralnick, The Detroit News
Anne and Bowman Yee sit in the light-filled sunroom of their Farmington Hills home that overlooks a pond on the scenic property.
Anne and Bowman Yee sit in the light-filled sunroom of their Farmington Hills home that overlooks a pond on the scenic property.
David Guralnick, The Detroit News
A paper wreath in the guest room was made from repurposed book pages by Bowman’s sister, Shirley Yee who also makes other paper creations.
A paper wreath in the guest room was made from repurposed book pages by Bowman’s sister, Shirley Yee who also makes other paper creations.
David Guralnick, The Detroit News
The lighthearted tone of the home begins at the front door with a plaque that says “oh no not you again.” Anne loves to hear the responses that come from their guests.
The lighthearted tone of the home begins at the front door with a plaque that says “oh no not you again.” Anne loves to hear the responses that come from their guests.
David Guralnick, The Detroit News