Inside the Ishbia Family's Dream Home in Bloomfield, Design + Decor

June 02,2024

The Ishbia family built a Bloomfield Township home that combines modernity with kid-friendly features. Take a look inside. By Susan Peck Photography by Brett Mountain Power couple Mat and Emily Ishbia are dedicated to living life to the fullest, but their aspiration is to do it with all their priorities in place. With three children under age 7 and a lifestyle that’s in perpetual motion, their goal was to create a home that’s a fusion of detailed sophistication and casual living fit for the whole family. “We want our home to be a place for our family to really live in, and not be just a beautiful space,” Emily says. “It is important that the design allows us to entertain our family and friends, but also makes the home accessible to our kids for their activities.’’ Husband Mat, 37, is president and CEO of United Wholesale Mortgage, a division of United Shore Financial Services, founded by his father Jeff Ishbia. “My husband works harder than anyone I know, but he plays harder than anyone, too. When he’s home with our family, he gives 100 percent,” says Emily, 37. The house is filled with basketballs, hockey sticks, newly created arts and […]