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CRANBROOK’S SPECTACULAR 2016 RESTORATION HARDWARE SHOWHOME OPENS SATURDAY JUNE 4, 2016

Northville, MI – June 1, 2016 — Cranbrook Custom Homes, Michigan’s award-winning homebuilder, has joined forces with Restoration Hardware, the world’s leader in premium home furnishings, to unveil an epic showhome featuring one-of-a-kind, innovative architectural details, which transcend the standard for custom home design. Cranbrook is offering an unprecedented opportunity to the general public to explore the only home furnished by Restoration Hardware created in collaboration with a Michigan homebuilder.

Visitors will have the unique opportunity to experience the culmination of cutting-edge homebuilding technology, unmatched architectural talent and exceptional design at the 2016 Showhome. Guests will discover inspiration around every corner: outstanding, uncommon elements draw the eye, like weathered zinc, artisanal craftsmanship and one-of-a-kind pieces sourced from around the globe. Cranbrook is proud to have combined elegance, function and durability to create the ultimate living experience in Michigan—every last detail was selected to ignite interest and awe.

“The collections curated by Restoration Hardware provided our creative team access to furnishings, accessories, custom vanities and lighting fixtures that truly complement and enhance the architecture we created,” said Cranbrook’s Vice President and Architect, Stephen McKay. “Restoration Hardware and Cranbrook have a penchant for synergy, with a focus on creating spaces which truly inspire people through design that is rooted in history. Our teams are focused on introducing innovative products to spark new ideas. It’s all about creating timeless spaces that excite people.”

Cranbrook’s new Montcaret community in Northville is truly a getaway destination providing a verdant, tranquil environment for the 2016 Showhome. This amazing backdrop features magnificent wooded walkout custom building sites and a winding trout stream. The stage for the Showhome is set immediately upon entering Montcaret, with its stunning entry monument featuring a fusion of massive hand-hewn beams, natural stone and vintage zinc metalwork. With a prime location across from Maybury State Park, Montcaret represents the final remaining luxury home community of its kind, providing a perfect setting for the 2016 Showhome.

Approximately 6,200 square feet of living space arranged on two floors, plus a 2,125 square foot finished lower level, makes the 4-bedroom, 5.2 bath Showhome a truly modern marvel. The open concept kitchen, dining room and great room feature soaring tray ceilings with gorgeous repurposed wood beams, combining cutting-edge design with timeless beauty. The hand-crafted zinc kitchen island and range hood lend an industrial element to the space as well, creating a unique interplay of complementary materials. Transitioning from indoor to outdoor living is a flawless process with the beautiful lanai and adjoining terrace which overlook the lush gardens and grassy knolls beyond.

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“When the opportunity to build a home around Restoration Hardware’s signature style was offered to us, we were thrilled. The materials and finishes that Restoration Hardware uses to create its furnishings have been incorporated into our custom home construction for years, so this was a seamless partnership,” said Cranbrook President, Sebastian Lombardo. “The 2016 Cranbrook Showhome is not only enhanced with Restoration Hardware furnishings, but the entire home is built around our shared corporate culture.”

On the second level, the uninterrupted flow of the Showhome fosters privacy among the four bedrooms while maintaining spaciousness throughout. The owner’s suite is a true resort-style retreat with a grand fireplace and spa-like bath with dual vanities and an oversized soaking tub.

Entertainment options abound in the finished lower level, with its inviting bar, state-of-the-art theater, two-story hockey practice court, cigar lounge and walk-in humidor, massage and spa quarters, private gym and billiards table. Cranbrook and Restoration Hardware’s distinctive style is incorporated throughout the lower level to foster relaxation.

Sebastian Lombardo continued, “We created an original: the perfect harmony between architectural design and home furnishings. I have built hundreds of model homes over my career and I have never been so inspired by a model home as much as I am by this home designed in collaboration with Restoration Hardware. The completion of this Showhome with Restoration Hardware created a new benchmark.”

Major Showhome sponsors and suppliers include West Friendship Materials, Square Deal Building Supply, Motor City Landscaping, Natural Painting, Carter Lumber, Bolyard Lumber, MANS Lumber, FiberClass Insulation, Sherwin Williams, Hard Rock Stone Works, Standard Electric (Wittock), Virginia Tile Company, Iron Doors, American Fitness, KSI Kitchen & Bath, Specialties Showroom, and Superb Flooring and Design.

Beginning June 4, 2016, the Cranbrook Showhome will be open from 11AM-5PM daily and closed Thursdays and Fridays. Admission is free. The Showhome is located off 7 Mile Road, West of Beck Road in Northville. For additional information, call 586-781-7900 or visit CranbrookShowHome.com.

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Cranbrook Custom Homes was established in 2010 by third-generation builder Sebastian Lombardo and award-winning architect Stephen McKay. Its communities span southeast Michigan, including Maybury Park Estates in Northville, Pinnacle in Oakland Township, and many others. The company also builds custom homes in St. Louis, MO. Cranbrook’s philosophy combines the creative and practical aspects of custom home design and construction into one streamlined process. The end result for Cranbrook homebuyers is consistently met expectations and realized dreams at competitive fixed-price budgets. Learn more at CranbrookCustomHomes.com.

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Restoration Hardware’s incredible furnishings appear throughout the Cranbrook Showhome.

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Cranbrook’s innovative architectural details add dimension and style to every room.

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The 2016 Cranbrook Showhome elevates the standard for custom home design excellence.