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The Detroit News
Dean 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.
Dean 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 News
The family room features a split-stone fireplace, original wood paneling and a built-in bar.
The family room features a split-stone fireplace, original wood paneling and a built-in bar.
Max Ortiz, The Detroit News
One of the house ' s most unique features is a floor-to-ceiling mirror installation by artist John Leslie.
One of the house's most unique features is a floor-to-ceiling mirror installation by artist John Leslie.
Max Ortiz, The Detroit News
Several of the mirrors are attached to aluminum bands and angled at different directions.
Several of the mirrors are attached to aluminum bands and angled at different directions.
Max Ortiz, The Detroit News
Kelly 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.
Kelly 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 News
Art makes a statement throughout the Elliott home. Kelly says she often changes or rearranges art.
Art makes a statement throughout the Elliott home. Kelly says she often changes or rearranges art.
Max Ortiz, The Detroit News
Kelly and her son, Mick, 3, enjoy their vintage kitchen with snack bar.
Kelly and her son, Mick, 3, enjoy their vintage kitchen with snack bar.
Max Ortiz, The Detroit News
Mick sits in his favorite stool at the kitchen counter.
Mick sits in his favorite stool at the kitchen counter.
Max Ortiz, The Detroit News
Bone walls, or light-diffusing walls, allow air and light to pass through the living room.
Bone walls, or light-diffusing walls, allow air and light to pass through the living room.
Max Ortiz, The Detroit News
A Sputnik-like light fixture.
A Sputnik-like light fixture.
Max Ortiz, The Detroit News
A vintage diner booth is one of many original 1960s areas in the Elliott family home in Southfield.
A vintage diner booth is one of many original 1960s areas in the Elliott family home in Southfield.

Max Ortiz, The Detroit News
Even the house ' s original stove from 1963 is still in place and functional.
Even the house's original stove from 1963 is still in place and functional.
Max Ortiz, The Detroit News
Violet enjoys her favorite orange seat in the sunken living room at the Elliott family home.
Violet enjoys her favorite orange seat in the sunken living room at the Elliott family home.
Max Ortiz, The Detroit News
Two vintage molded plastic hand chairs are just part of the the retro decor in the Elliott home.
Two vintage molded plastic hand chairs are just part of the the retro decor in the Elliott home.
Max Ortiz, The Detroit News
A plastic molded hand chair rests near floor-to-ceiling windows.
A plastic molded hand chair rests near floor-to-ceiling windows.
Max Ortiz, The Detroit News
To the left of the fireplace is a built-in bar.
To the left of the fireplace is a built-in bar.
Max Ortiz, The Detroit News
Original grasscloth wallpaper is still in place in the dining room.
Original grasscloth wallpaper is still in place in the dining room.
Max Ortiz, The Detroit News
The dining room.
The dining room.
Max Ortiz, The Detroit News
Many of the light fixtures also are original.
Many of the light fixtures also are original.
Max Ortiz, The Detroit News
Kelly Elliott also collects plants which add a touch of green throughout the house. There ' s also a lot of vintage macrame.
Kelly 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 News
A custom piece of art hangs just outside the family room.
A custom piece of art hangs just outside the family room.
Max Ortiz, The Detroit News
Some 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.
Some 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 News
Kiln rugs cover the living room floor.
Kiln rugs cover the living room floor.
Max Ortiz, The Detroit News
The Elliott's Southfield home
The Elliott's Southfield home
Max Ortiz, The Detroit News