HOMESTYLEHomestyle : 1960s Southfield time machineThe Detroit NewsDean and Kelly Elliott's California modern in Southfield was ahead of its time when it was built in 1963 for the owner of Crescendo Homes and his family. It has a sunken living room, grasscloth wallpaper and mirrored wall in the foyer.Max Ortiz, The Detroit NewsThe family room features a split-stone fireplace, original wood paneling and a built-in bar.Max Ortiz, The Detroit NewsOne of the house's most unique features is a floor-to-ceiling mirror installation by artist John Leslie.Max Ortiz, The Detroit NewsSeveral of the mirrors are attached to aluminum bands and angled at different directions.Max Ortiz, The Detroit NewsKelly Elliott and her son Mick are surrounded by plants in their Southfield home. Kelly and her husband, Dean, co-own Bowlero Lanes & Lounge in Royal Oak, which they completely updated with a fun, retro 70s look.Max Ortiz, The Detroit NewsArt makes a statement throughout the Elliott home. Kelly says she often changes or rearranges art.Max Ortiz, The Detroit NewsKelly and her son, Mick, 3, enjoy their vintage kitchen with snack bar.Max Ortiz, The Detroit NewsMick sits in his favorite stool at the kitchen counter.Max Ortiz, The Detroit NewsBone walls, or light-diffusing walls, allow air and light to pass through the living room.Max Ortiz, The Detroit NewsA Sputnik-like light fixture.Max Ortiz, The Detroit NewsA vintage diner booth is one of many original 1960s areas in the Elliott family home in Southfield.Max Ortiz, The Detroit NewsEven the house's original stove from 1963 is still in place and functional.Max Ortiz, The Detroit NewsViolet enjoys her favorite orange seat in the sunken living room at the Elliott family home.Max Ortiz, The Detroit NewsTwo vintage molded plastic hand chairs are just part of the the retro decor in the Elliott home.Max Ortiz, The Detroit NewsA plastic molded hand chair rests near floor-to-ceiling windows.Max Ortiz, The Detroit NewsTo the left of the fireplace is a built-in bar.Max Ortiz, The Detroit NewsOriginal grasscloth wallpaper is still in place in the dining room.Max Ortiz, The Detroit NewsThe dining room.Max Ortiz, The Detroit NewsMany of the light fixtures also are original.Max Ortiz, The Detroit NewsKelly Elliott also collects plants which add a touch of green throughout the house. There's also a lot of vintage macrame.Max Ortiz, The Detroit NewsA custom piece of art hangs just outside the family room.Max Ortiz, The Detroit NewsSome of the only new furniture in the house is a bold orange Ligne Roset Togo sofa and chair in the living room, which blends perfectly with the house’s retro vibe.Max Ortiz, The Detroit NewsKiln rugs cover the living room floor.Max Ortiz, The Detroit NewsThe Elliott's Southfield homeMax Ortiz, The Detroit News