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HGTVs 2016 Urban Oasis in Ann Arbor
![This 1920s Craftsman bungalow just minutes from downtown Ann Arbor is being given away this year as HGTV's 2016 "Urban Oasis" sweepstakes contest.](/gcdn/-mm-/855ef0cf1d2114bc122e05d88fff1765cdfe1b54/c=0-0-3601-2034/local/-/media/2016/10/12/DetroitNews/DetroitNews/636118617977655215-092016-tm-Urban-Oasis010.jpg?width=660&height=373&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
This 1920s Craftsman bungalow just minutes from downtown Ann Arbor is being given away this year as HGTV's 2016 "Urban Oasis" sweepstakes contest.
Todd McInturf, The Detroit News![The roomy front porch has ample seating for entertaining. HGTV designer Brian Patrick Flynn says he took the muddy colors typically used on Craftsman bungalows and "turned them up," using a deep pine green, sage green and a black-brown trim.](/gcdn/-mm-/d4118035c833816c53680e870307d53feea966a8/c=0-0-4247-2400/local/-/media/2016/10/12/DetroitNews/DetroitNews/636118619132686619-092016-tm-Urban-Oasis043.jpg?width=660&height=373&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
The roomy front porch has ample seating for entertaining. HGTV designer Brian Patrick Flynn says he took the muddy colors typically used on Craftsman bungalows and "turned them up," using a deep pine green, sage green and a black-brown trim.
Todd McInturf, The Detroit News![HGTV tapped Plymouth architect Dawn Zuber of Studio Z Architecture to redesign the house. She removed the roof, added a story level and created a more modern look inside. "My favorite space of the house is the vaulted ceilings," says Zuber.](/gcdn/-mm-/c37454fdbef89dc8953854f80aedcab2e08395a5/c=0-193-4217-2576/local/-/media/2016/10/12/DetroitNews/DetroitNews/636118620483343277-092016-tm-Urban-Oasis090.jpg?width=660&height=373&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
HGTV tapped Plymouth architect Dawn Zuber of Studio Z Architecture to redesign the house. She removed the roof, added a story level and created a more modern look inside. "My favorite space of the house is the vaulted ceilings," says Zuber.
Todd McInturf, The Detroit News![The living room, which features a 21-foot vaulted ceiling, is open and airy. The large fireplace surround creates an architectural focal point.](/gcdn/-mm-/76a1b91e09bd954b66288fba008f6b912053e87f/c=0-275-2814-4026/local/-/media/2016/10/12/DetroitNews/DetroitNews/636118619584153513-092016-tm-Urban-Oasis061.jpg?width=496&height=660&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
The living room, which features a 21-foot vaulted ceiling, is open and airy. The large fireplace surround creates an architectural focal point.
Todd McInturf, The Detroit News![Three pendant lights from Overstock.com hang over an island-prep sink in the kitchen. The custom Roman shades are by Lou Lou Designs in Whitmore Lake.](/gcdn/-mm-/b37de9c1517a3a365af67e09ab7ac0f45f22966a/c=0-138-3032-1851/local/-/media/2016/10/12/DetroitNews/DetroitNews/636118620030628375-092016-tm-Urban-Oasis270.jpg?width=660&height=373&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Three pendant lights from Overstock.com hang over an island-prep sink in the kitchen. The custom Roman shades are by Lou Lou Designs in Whitmore Lake.
Todd McInturf, The Detroit News![An open dining room, which can seat six, flows right into the kitchen.](/gcdn/-mm-/85b5ac3b1c8c0b4cda7435f6992cfa4b77996dee/c=0-388-2804-4127/local/-/media/2016/10/12/DetroitNews/DetroitNews/636118620980674465-092016-tm-Urban-Oasis094.jpg?width=495&height=660&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
An open dining room, which can seat six, flows right into the kitchen.
Todd McInturf, The Detroit News![The Aurelle Home Teak Coffee Table with Cast Iron Legs adds texture to the living room. Above it hangs a mid-century modern chandelier. "We didn't want to create a cliche Craftsman look," says Flynn, the designer.](/gcdn/-mm-/1c975f1a2129081175a5740d655a8115ff133b49/c=0-462-2821-4223/local/-/media/2016/10/12/DetroitNews/DetroitNews/636118621483621689-092016-tm-Urban-Oasis104.jpg?width=496&height=660&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
The Aurelle Home Teak Coffee Table with Cast Iron Legs adds texture to the living room. Above it hangs a mid-century modern chandelier. "We didn't want to create a cliche Craftsman look," says Flynn, the designer.
Todd McInturf, The Detroit News![Above the sofa hangs a painting of a 1957 Chevrolet station wagon by artist Celery Jones, a nod to the home's proximity to Detroit.](/gcdn/-mm-/43e9187b806c4c302bc78946f864b552494f9222/c=0-439-2830-4212/local/-/media/2016/10/12/DetroitNews/DetroitNews/636118622043041275-092016-tm-Urban-Oasis109.jpg?width=496&height=660&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Above the sofa hangs a painting of a 1957 Chevrolet station wagon by artist Celery Jones, a nod to the home's proximity to Detroit.
Todd McInturf, The Detroit News![HGTV Director of Corporate Communications Kristin Alm, left, and HGTV Marketing Coordinator Chesney Anderson, right, talk with Plastics News reporter Catherine Kavanaugh, center, of Dearborn, in the dining room.](/gcdn/-mm-/2d72d5440b25fe25785bcb740d700c357a39f1d0/c=0-524-4050-2812/local/-/media/2016/10/12/DetroitNews/DetroitNews/636118625692528669-092016-tm-Urban-Oasis161.jpg?width=660&height=373&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
HGTV Director of Corporate Communications Kristin Alm, left, and HGTV Marketing Coordinator Chesney Anderson, right, talk with Plastics News reporter Catherine Kavanaugh, center, of Dearborn, in the dining room.
Todd McInturf, The Detroit News![A bold striped ceiling adds a focal point to the first floor master bedroom suite. "This is the one room in the house that is a nod to college," says Flynn, the designer. A one-of-a-kind wolverine painting is a nod to the University of Michigan.](/gcdn/-mm-/e1a506fb7b454e09c568df15a08a91bfdd931d59/c=0-0-2810-3747/local/-/media/2016/10/12/DetroitNews/DetroitNews/636118632845174519-092016-tm-Urban-Oasis253.jpg?width=495&height=660&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
A bold striped ceiling adds a focal point to the first floor master bedroom suite. "This is the one room in the house that is a nod to college," says Flynn, the designer. A one-of-a-kind wolverine painting is a nod to the University of Michigan.
Todd McInturf, The Detroit News![A geometric tile covers the entire first floor bathroom. Flynn says he chose to cover the ceiling as well because of the lack of natural light. "The idea was to have something to look at from every angle while you're in the bathroom," Flynn says.](/gcdn/-mm-/ffcb23735c99b94c0e69547a5ea1a232ae5640d5/c=0-0-2792-3723/local/-/media/2016/10/12/DetroitNews/DetroitNews/636118633601467367-092016-tm-Urban-Oasis259.jpg?width=495&height=660&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
A geometric tile covers the entire first floor bathroom. Flynn says he chose to cover the ceiling as well because of the lack of natural light. "The idea was to have something to look at from every angle while you're in the bathroom," Flynn says.
Todd McInturf, The Detroit News![Zuber's architectural drawings are framed and hang on the wall leading to the second floor.](/gcdn/-mm-/29cd0f9905742770ed8697d0d904b033eb2947a8/c=0-29-2810-3775/local/-/media/2016/10/12/DetroitNews/DetroitNews/636118622630229039-092016-tm-Urban-Oasis118.jpg?width=496&height=660&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Zuber's architectural drawings are framed and hang on the wall leading to the second floor.
Todd McInturf, The Detroit News![A circular throw rug serves as art on a wall in the second floor master suite.](/gcdn/-mm-/d162f6097ab8389bc4d5991a6b864c297dbcd3ab/c=0-408-4080-2713/local/-/media/2016/10/12/DetroitNews/DetroitNews/636118624778986813-092016-tm-Urban-Oasis146.jpg?width=660&height=373&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
A circular throw rug serves as art on a wall in the second floor master suite.
Todd McInturf, The Detroit News![The second floor master bathroom features floor-to-ceiling aqua penny round tile.](/gcdn/-mm-/a38a4e0cd902a4074c4a884380903131747ae773/c=0-0-2816-3755/local/-/media/2016/10/12/DetroitNews/DetroitNews/636118623237228930-092016-tm-Urban-Oasis125.jpg?width=495&height=660&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
The second floor master bathroom features floor-to-ceiling aqua penny round tile.
Todd McInturf, The Detroit News![This is one of two sinks in the second floor master bathroom.](/gcdn/-mm-/f7ff9b284d171bebae84e79f7e742670a6cb4c11/c=0-0-4160-2350/local/-/media/2016/10/12/DetroitNews/DetroitNews/636118623691191840-092016-tm-Urban-Oasis135.jpg?width=660&height=373&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
This is one of two sinks in the second floor master bathroom.
Todd McInturf, The Detroit News![The tile is from Overstock.com.](/gcdn/-mm-/c773bc588cfdef3d8e89a01e684a67414ccaabf8/c=0-253-2955-1923/local/-/media/2016/10/12/DetroitNews/DetroitNews/636118624265899524-092016-tm-Urban-Oasis289.jpg?width=660&height=373&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
The tile is from Overstock.com.
Todd McInturf, The Detroit News![This is the rear exterior with a patio made of permeable pavers.](/gcdn/-mm-/35414c1114670bf5e86caf5ca26406a0ccf3335f/c=0-638-2762-2199/local/-/media/2016/10/12/DetroitNews/DetroitNews/636118631671734997-092016-tm-Urban-Oasis024.jpg?width=660&height=374&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
This is the rear exterior with a patio made of permeable pavers.
Todd McInturf, The Detroit News![Two kayaks are displayed in the garage, which has two doors, one of which leads to a large screen porch.](/gcdn/-mm-/2dffbca2434a822169815e385c8bd05c0f5ef839/c=0-192-3936-2416/local/-/media/2016/10/12/DetroitNews/DetroitNews/636118626502017858-092016-tm-Urban-Oasis170.jpg?width=660&height=373&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Two kayaks are displayed in the garage, which has two doors, one of which leads to a large screen porch.
Todd McInturf, The Detroit News![The large screen porch is perfect for hosting parties on game day.](/gcdn/-mm-/ebfd3d81ba1672b5c6e507b5864e17eeb78edb1a/c=0-194-4230-2584/local/-/media/2016/10/12/DetroitNews/DetroitNews/636118627021657189-092016-tm-Urban-Oasis177.jpg?width=660&height=373&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
The large screen porch is perfect for hosting parties on game day.
Todd McInturf, The Detroit News![Large ottomans serve as coffee tables and extra seating.](/gcdn/-mm-/101728adc6889a15e7b74f5e7b66fc553d6449db/c=0-0-2831-3774/local/-/media/2016/10/12/DetroitNews/DetroitNews/636118627643477175-092016-tm-Urban-Oasis186.jpg?width=496&height=660&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Large ottomans serve as coffee tables and extra seating.
Todd McInturf, The Detroit News![Permeable paver steps lead to the backyard which includes a bioswale to help process the lot's rainwater.](/gcdn/-mm-/e4b852bf553ba066c0734a35d9a591bc3a374dbc/c=0-323-4158-2672/local/-/media/2016/10/12/DetroitNews/DetroitNews/636118628241897011-092016-tm-Urban-Oasis187.jpg?width=660&height=373&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Permeable paver steps lead to the backyard which includes a bioswale to help process the lot's rainwater.
Todd McInturf, The Detroit News![This is the backyard Bio-Swale / Rain Garden which takes all storm water from the rear of the residence and filters through gravel and plants before the water infiltrates into the ground.](/gcdn/-mm-/2b222b9428ce02ad85c36e6c93d1eacb674caf9b/c=0-659-1778-3030/local/-/media/2016/10/12/DetroitNews/DetroitNews/636118628893201186-092016-tm-Urban-Oasis304.jpg?width=495&height=660&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
This is the backyard Bio-Swale / Rain Garden which takes all storm water from the rear of the residence and filters through gravel and plants before the water infiltrates into the ground.
Todd McInturf, The Detroit News![On one side of the backyard are farm-to-table garden beds for plants.](/gcdn/-mm-/ae6c778db623e5b06f726ccfe1f1584d02b055e9/c=0-217-4198-2589/local/-/media/2016/10/12/DetroitNews/DetroitNews/636118629398176423-092016-tm-Urban-Oasis230.jpg?width=660&height=373&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
On one side of the backyard are farm-to-table garden beds for plants.
Todd McInturf, The Detroit News![This is the backyard.](/gcdn/-mm-/14a4c04b35c4dc443dd4eefd0f81019c2dbc7af6/c=0-271-4254-2674/local/-/media/2016/10/12/DetroitNews/DetroitNews/636118629958844017-092016-tm-Urban-Oasis244.jpg?width=660&height=373&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
This is the backyard.
Todd McInturf, The Detroit News![Four galvanized steel horse troughs elevate vegetables for easier access and keeps the food away from animals.](/gcdn/-mm-/ac03bc930e56e51d6da23f903047b188103e6f53/c=0-279-2567-1729/local/-/media/2016/10/12/DetroitNews/DetroitNews/636118630550867812-092016-tm-Urban-Oasis334.jpg?width=660&height=373&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Four galvanized steel horse troughs elevate vegetables for easier access and keeps the food away from animals.
Todd McInturf, The Detroit News![This is the rear of screen-in porch attached to the garage.](/gcdn/-mm-/7133e19ca10325045545280d1fcf2b788748f505/c=0-0-2515-1421/local/-/media/2016/10/12/DetroitNews/DetroitNews/636118631076123179-092016-tm-Urban-Oasis358.jpg?width=660&height=373&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
This is the rear of screen-in porch attached to the garage.
Todd McInturf, The Detroit News