Local, regional, and national talent tapped to transform historic property in the City of Grosse Pointe.
The Junior League of Detroit (JLD) is pleased to announce its slate of interior designers for the 25th Designers’ Show House, to be held May 4-19, 2024. This year’s group is made up of firms from as near as Grosse Pointe Shores and as far as Naples, Fla. All are set to bestow their unique style on the rooms of this year’s home.
The house, located at 315 Lakeland Street in the City of Grosse Pointe, is a nearly 8,500-squarefoot Tudor home designed by renowned architect George D. Mason and built in 1929 for Dr. J. Milton Robb.
A total of 19 interior designers comprises this year’s list, charged with bringing new life to the bevy of rooms found in this storied home, from a gentleman’s lounge to a sitting room to a two-story foyer to a conservatory. The notable architectural facets throughout make it a thrilling project for those involved.
Wanda Brown, of Wanda Brown Interior Designs, participated in the Designers’ Show House in 2014 and 2022 and is excited to be a part of it again this year—not only because of the opportunity to let her creative juices flow but because of what it means on a broader scale. “I love being a part of the Designers’ Show House because it’s history. As long as I can remember, the Junior League has done a show house,” says Brown. “It has been a staple in our community and a real source of joy and pleasure for 50 years. That to me speaks volumes about what the Junior League represents to this area.”
And as a designer, a show house allows Brown’s design fantasies to take flight. “With a show house, there are less boundaries when it comes to what you can do.” For Tiffany Cobb, working on the 2024 Designers’ Show House is a sort of homecoming. “I’m based out of Atlanta but my roots are in Detroit. It feels not only appropriate but essential to be a part of Detroit’s design footprint and give back to the city that ignited my passion for design.”
Cobb plans to take things far afield though this year by presenting an internationally themed sitting room. “As a globally inspired interior designer who travels the world, I’m excited to offer an immersive experience showcasing the beauty of this island country. My aim is not only to transport the viewer to a place of mystery and allure within our meticulously crafted space but also to raise awareness for this remarkable country and the world around us.”
A longtime favorite event of the metro Detroit community, this will be the final Show House for the JLD as it looks to other projects that will continue to make an impact on the community. “As our most significant fundraiser since its inception in 1976, the Designers’ Show House has provided funding for critical JLD projects and partnerships throughout the city of Detroit, including addressing literacy, food accessibility, health and wellness and more,” said Junior League of Detroit President Mary Hollens.
Proceeds from the 2024 Designers’ Show House will support the JLD’s partnership with Brilliant Detroit, a non-profit organization that addresses early childhood development and kindergarten readiness through the establishment of family centers in underutilized housing stock, developed and designed by the neighbors themselves. The homes provide a place for fellowship, activities, learning, and support for families and neighbors. The 2024 Designers’ Show House will be open to the public May 4-19, Monday-Friday, 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.; Thursday and Friday evenings 6:00-8:00 p.m.; Saturday 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.; and Sunday 12:00-5:00 p.m.
To purchase individual or group tickets, visit JLDetroit.org. Tickets may also be purchased at the Village Palm at 17131 Kercheval Avenue, Grosse Pointe. Contributions made to the Junior League of Detroit are tax deductible as allowed by law.