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An Inside Look at Actor Hill Harper’s Historic Detroit Charles Fisher Mansion

An Inside Look at Actor Hill Harper’s Historic Detroit Charles Fisher Mansion

We explore the beautiful designs of the beloved Actor's historic home’s spectacular rooms.

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The gorgeous, restored Charles Fisher Mansion in Detroit is a stunning work of art. According to MLive, in 2018, “The Good Doctor” actor Hill Harper, who owns the home, brought in designers from six states to redesign 44 rooms in the historic home. In a mansion this size, it’s tough ask to get everyone to find a common thread in the rooms. However, many of these spaces blend the most fascinating aspects of the past with modern design elements. Even with so many artists creating different spaces, the style doesn’t feel disjointed or out of sync. Every room has its own distinct personality. Settle in for an interesting look inside Harper’s historic Charles Fisher mansion.

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An Enduring Classic

An Enduring Classic

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The 15,000 square foot mansion was built in 1922 and maintains its beautiful classic style.

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What’s In a Name?

What’s In a Name?

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Charles T. Fisher was one of the wealthiest auto barons of the time, so it makes sense that it’s located in the center of Detroit, where the richest people of that time lived.

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Making a Statement

Making a Statement

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These statement-making beams exude the kind of class and elegance that would’ve been an important status symbol in the ‘20s.

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Art Room

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I’m sorry, do you not have a gorgeous room specifically designed to display your expensive art collection?

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Why Don’t We Still Have Siiting Rooms?

Why Don’t We Still Have Siiting Rooms?

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This home has countless sitting rooms, each one displaying a different, interesting aesthetic. Here, we get a delicate, feminine vibe.

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Boys Club

Boys Club

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Those floral sitting room vibes are contrasted by a masculine wood themed sitting room where men probably enjoyed their whiskey and cigars.

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Boys Club Part II

Boys Club Part II

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We assume this space that accompanies the very male sitting room.

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Private Sitting Area

Private Sitting Area

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The way this space flows together, it must be the primary suite. The sitting area has a warmer, more personal feel than others in the home.

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Modern Bath

Modern Bath

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From there you walk right into the bathroom, which has a modern feel that stands out among the home’s classic design.

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Elegant Simplicity

Elegant Simplicity

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The simple, clean lines of the bedroom make it feel very welcoming.

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Luxurious Dining

Luxurious Dining

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When you hear the descriptor “formal dining room,” it is this space that you picture. Everything about this says “dress for dinner.”

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The Blue Room

The Blue Room

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We’re not sure if anyone could realistically live in this room, but you’re definitely letting everyone know you have a fearless interior design vibe with this choice.

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The Green Room

The Green Room

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Of all the newly designed rooms in the mansion, this is the one that looks the most like it’s right out of a magazine. It’s fascinating, but we’re not sure it feels real.

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A Work of Art

A Work of Art

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There’s a symmetry and balance to this space that makes it feel like a sculpture, not a design. It’s art.

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An Artist’s Haven

An Artist’s Haven

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This is a place where an artist can truly relax into their creativity.

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All the Natural Light

All the Natural Light

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The way natural light pours into this room makes it a genuinely special place.

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Classic Combination

Classic Combination

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There’s a perfect balance of culture, modern and period style in this one. It’s such a uniquely beautiful space.

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Secret Spot

Secret Spot

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It feels like we’re looking in on someone’s secret area.

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Off Limits Living Room

Off Limits Living Room

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You know the rules, no one goes in the formal living room and if you absolutely have to, you better take your shoes off.

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Movie Magic

Movie Magic

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There’s something familiar and inviting about this bedroom. It looks like it belongs in a Hallmark Christmas movie.

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The Best Hiding Place

The Best Hiding Place

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You know this is the private corner where you would hide out from the rest of your family.

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Center of Attention

Center of Attention

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No 1920s mansion is complete without a huge statement piece fireplace.

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The Showpiece

The Showpiece

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What a stunning representation of the mansion’s blend between the past and present this showpiece room is.

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Design Marvel

Design Marvel

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A top to bottom design treasure, there’s no wasted space here, as there’s something interesting happening in every corner.

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