By: Justin Sharer, Owner of Sharer Design Group and Bespoke Cabinetry Expert If design is the quiet intelligence behind a renovation, construction is its physical language. It is where intention either holds its integrity or begins to unravel. In the most thoughtfully executed homes, construction is not a phase of improvisation. It is a phase of translation — where months of disciplined design thinking are expressed through material, proportion, and craft. There is a distinct

By: Justin Sharer, Owner of Sharer Design Group and Bespoke Cabinetry Expert Long before the sound of demolition echoes through a home, great design has already begun its work — quietly, deliberately, and often invisibly. The earliest phase of a renovation is not marked by construction schedules or material deliveries, but by observation. By listening. By understanding how a home holds light in the morning, how it settles in the evening, and how the people within it move thro

By: Justin Sharer, Owner of Sharer Design Group and Bespoke Cabinetry Expert For decades, the kitchen working triangle—linking the sink, range, and refrigerator—served as the guiding principle of residential kitchen planning. In 2026, that doctrine feels less like a rule and more like a relic. Today’s most sophisticated kitchens are not engineered around a single cook moving between three fixed points; they are curated, architectural environments shaped by lifestyle, entertai

By: Justin Sharer, Owner of Sharer Design Group and Bespoke Cabinetry Expert My recent stay at Hotel David Whitney , a Marriott Autograph Collection property in downtown Detroit, was more than just a getaway, it was a true design experience that left a lasting impression on how I approach architecture and interiors. From the moment you enter the building, there is an undeniable sense of history and grandeur. The soaring ceilings, ornate stone details, dramatic arches, and car