By Arnold Sutter
Winning both "Best Home Builder" and "Best Home Decor" in the Toledo Home Builders Fall Parade of Homes in Stonybrook unified an award winning collaboration between John H. Vance Interiors and Michael Development Ltd.
Dan Kraus of John Vance Interiors used deep textured fabrics and European styles that have endured since the Renaissance, resulting in a home of complete elegance.
Over the years, Michael Development, Ltd. has gained a reputation for building quality custom homes. "Our business is based on referrals from our customers and we consider their satisfaction with pride in their specially designed home our greatest asset," says Michael. "Our long term inter-action with the area's top trades assures that we have the finest team of craftsmen."
Tamara and Michael have that "hands on" approach to project management. Their meticulous attention to grace and elegance in detail, and their experienced professional approach to designing and building will meet every homeowner's dream. "Michael Dean is a very conscientious builder who listens and responds to the homeowner's desires and needs," says Dr. Dan Hartnett, a Michael Development's homeowner.
After observing all the homes in the 2003 Fall Parade, a close friend and I agreed that the home with the most "pizzaz" was Michael and Tamara's. The basis of my choice was the beautiful windows, especially the use of Great Lakes' "Designer Glass".
Each of the hand-cut, clear or stained glass, leaded inlays are mounted between two continuous sheets of annealed or safety-tempered insulating glass. The use of the windows in each of Michael's homes accentuates the beauty of the flooring, walls and woodwork.
Great Lakes Easy Clean Glass with PPG technology is a remarkable advancement in glass and window technology that eliminates frequent exterior window cleaning. Great Lakes Gold Windows with a Low-Emmisivity Glass package, meet "Energy Star" requirements for every region of the country.
"We have worked with Tamara and Michael for many years, and they have that special knack for doing all the little things that make the whole project a 'class act" experience," states Larry Ranke, regional sales representative for Great Lakes Windows.