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Element Design Studio

Interior architecture & design studio specializing in residential and boutique commercial spaces

10/11/2026

Some homes start with a kitchen idea, an inspiration image, or a Pinterest board, but at , it all started with the dining room wallpaper.

The colors in this paper informed so much of the home, from the rich brown kitchen cabinetry and soft pink back kitchen to the navy blue staircase and even the orange ceramic shades on the gathering room chandelier.

The dining room light fixture is a piece I stumbled upon during a Pinterest rabbit hole years ago, and it’s been sitting on my “favorite products” board waiting for just the right home ever since. The brown satin tassels bring exactly the feminine, sculptural element this room called for.

The draperies are another favorite detail, bringing in a layer of the homeowners’ creativity and personality. The linen fabric was originally used as table linens at one of their grandchildren’s weddings, and the homeowner fell in love with it. We ordered more and had it sewn into these beautiful dining room draperies.

We wanted this room to bring the drama, but in a way that still felt warm, inviting, and entirely personal. A room that makes a statement, but more importantly, feels like the people who call this house home.

Interior Design: Ella Baker l Element Design Studio
Photography: Tori Sikkema|Metropolitan NY NJ Interior Photographer
Builder: Mosaic Properties
Architect: J Visser Design
Florals: Mijanne Ahlberg

10/09/2026

Introducing Oxbow Manor!

I have been waiting a long time to share this special home, and today I finally can.

Nestled in Ada, Michigan, Oxbow Manor is a new build designed with the soul of an old home. Rooted in old-world European influences, with a modern perspective, we like to describe its style as “Unbuttoned Traditional.” From the beginning, our goal was to create a sense of permanence, layering timeless materials, thoughtful architectural details, and collected pieces to make the home feel as though it had evolved over generations.

More than anything, we wanted this home to tell the story of the people who live here. Every room was thoughtfully considered around the way our clients live, the things they love, and the family that gathers here.

It feels especially meaningful to finally introduce Oxbow Manor as a full home tour with RUE! I am so grateful to our wonderful clients, whose vision, creativity, and collaboration helped shape this home into something truly special, and to the incredibly talented team who brought it all to life. A special thank you to Rue’s editor, Kelli Lamb, for telling the story of this home so beautifully!

There is so much more to share from this one. For now, you can explore the full home tour through the link in our bio!

Interior Design:
Photography: Tori Sikkema|Metropolitan NY NJ Interior Photographer
Builder: Mosaic Properties
Architecture: J Visser Design
Florals: Mijanne Ahlberg

10/08/2026

Yesterday we had the opportunity to photograph our project, and I couldn’t be more excited to share it!

Nearly two years ago, we began this project with a vision inspired by the homeowners’ love of the French countryside. At the heart of the kitchen is a blue La Cornue range, which became the anchor piece for the entire space. We wanted to create a kitchen that felt worthy of the beautiful home it occupies while reflecting the homeowners’ lives and personality.

I don’t think we’ve ever had this much fun styling a photoshoot before. I can’t wait to share the professional photography and more of the design details soon!

09/30/2026

So much to love about this project, but these are a few of my favorite design details!

09/25/2026

A few of my favorite neutral-ish cabinetry finishes to save for your next project!

09/15/2026

I’m Ella, founder and principal designer of Element Design Studio, a full-service interior architecture & design studio based in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

At EDS, we create timeless interiors with a modern perspective, but above all, we believe a home should feel deeply personal to the people who live there. My hope is that when someone walks into one of our clients’ homes, they can learn a little something about who they are & what they love.

I’m especially drawn to historic homes that we have the opportunity to honor and thoughtfully reimagine, as well as new builds that we can layer with timeless details and create a sense of history from the very beginning.

My love for this work started long before EDS. I grew up surrounded by real estate and construction, went on to study interior design, and developed a strong background in millwork and architectural design along the way. I still love the puzzle of a great floor plan, a beautifully detailed kitchen, and the chase of sourcing the perfect pieces.

We work closely with our clients, architects, builders, and craftspeople from the earliest floor plans and architectural details through cabinetry, finishes, furnishings, and the final layers that make a house feel like home. We are full-service every step of the way.

At the heart of it all, we’re designing spaces where our clients can truly live in their element.

The past year has been a special one behind the scenes at EDS, with some of our favorite projects yet taking shape. I’m so glad you’re here, and I can’t wait to share more of them with you soon!

Photography: Tori Sikkema|Metropolitan NY NJ Interior Photographer

09/10/2026

Reminder that timeless doesn’t mean boring!

08/31/2026

August, you were filled with site visits and beautiful progress on many projects.

One of my favorites is nearing the finish line, the EDS Hunting Lodge. It’s been so special watching this one come to life, layer by layer!

Rough sawn white oak vanity

Kitchen in the works

Exposed hinges

Rich green cabinetry finish

Excited about this tile set

Exterior & the most amazing setting

Leather-wrapped island legs

Mudroom

Hunting lodge themed cabinet cut-outs!

Salt & pepper concrete floors

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East Grand Rapids, MI
49506, 49546

Website

http://www.ElementDesignStudio.org/

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