Whether it’s an heirloom cabinet in a contemporary bedroom, or a modern home with antique furnishings, many great designs are inspired by elements of the past.

A well-designed home often has several distinct design features throughout the main living area that merge together to create a beautifully-orchestrated home. Through the month of September, MDC will be celebrating great design features that make our homes special.

The sun may be the source for the warmth outdoors, but there are a few items within MDC showrooms that are stirring up some heat themselves. We asked designers and showroom managers to share which products in particular are “hot” this summer:

We’re coming home to Michigan for the final leg of our month-long road trip. Michigan may be widely known for its auto manufacturing base, but our great state is also home to many companies that produce hand-crafted furnishings:

We’re heading out west for the next leg of our month-long virtual road trip around the United States. American craftsmanship and the entrepreneurial spirit are alive and well!

The next destination in our month-long road trip is the northeastern United States. Not only rich with American history, this region is also home to many talented artisans that produce hand-crafted, heirloom-quality furnishings: