Sunny Disposition
A robust discovery phase yielded copious insights as Fabiola Martens set out to reimagine an 1820 Georgetown row house for its new owners. “I…
Set in Stone
In a verdant patch of Fauquier County, life gallops along at the speed of a polo pony. So it seems incongruous that the clock…
Foxhall Redo
An older house is like a broken-in pair of boots—so comfortable that it’s easy to overlook the scuffs and worn spots until suddenly you…
Before + After: Row House Redux
After buying an 1892 row house in Dupont Circle, the owners anticipated a simple facelift—but as often happens, the project snowballed. Architect Michael Lee…
Best of Show
A number of regional chapters of the American Institute of Architects honored the best in local architecture during the 2020 AIA Excellence in Design…
Enduring Legacy
Born into bondage on Maryland’s Eastern Shore, Harriet Tubman escaped to freedom in 1849 via the Underground Railroad, returning to the region again and…
Justice is Beauty
As the turbulent events of 2020 unfolded, ideals of activism and social justice moved to the forefront of our public discourse. In early 2021,…
Source of Pride
Sandy Spring Builders has been in business for 38 years. Partners Phil Leibovitz, CEO, and Mimi Brodsky Kress, COO, and Ray Sobrino, president, spearhead…
Comfort Zone
Everyone has a comfort zone. Whether indoors or out, in a book or on a hike, the key to this sanctum is knowing when…
Annapolis Icon
When the Annapolis Yacht Club—long a fixture on Spa Creek by the bridge to historic Eastport—was gutted by fire in 2015, architect Leo Wilson,…
Sense of History
A couple looking to retire to the Chesapeake Bay area fell in love with a scenic property on a bluff overlooking the Chester River…
Classic Beauty
A commercial builder and his wife, an interior designer, purchased a nondescript spec house while it was still under construction. They had fallen in…
Water’s Edge
Inspired by the natural beauty of the Potomac River, George Washington once wrote that no estate in America was “more pleasantly situated” than his…
Calm Vibe
Tracy Morris knows her way around a color fan deck. The designer often lends her paint-hue prowess to spec-home builders seeking palettes with broad…
DC Revival
In 1999, Ken Crerar and his husband Peter Garrett lucked into finding their forever home in DC’s Wesley Heights area. The renovated and expanded…
Slice of History
The long-awaited Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial is now open to visitors. This newest addition to DC’s monument landscape creates a park-like, four-acre plaza amidst…
Home Improvement
LIVING COLOR Twenty-one hues, ranging from quiet neutral to lavish bold, make up BEHR Paint Company’s Color Trends 2021 Palette. Organized into themes—Casual…
Under Foot
Considering new flooring? Below, FineCraft Contractors offers a rundown of current popular options. HARDWOOD PROS—Versatile, great look, easy maintenance, high resale value. CONS—Loud…
Up on the Roof
A client purchased a vintage row house in Northwest DC’s Adams Morgan neighborhood with the goal of converting it into four airy units—including a…
A Remodeling Checklist
“How long will my project take?” As a home-remodeling specialist, Jonathan Lerner of Meridian Homes hears this question all the time. The answer, he…