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A new portico with wrought-iron accents, painted brick and a sweeping walkway transform the approach to the house.
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Lorna Gross-Bryant channels her clients' love of the Caribbean into their Chevy Chase home.
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The living room shimmers with faux-painted walls, iridescent fabric and a silk-and-wool rug.
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At home in Fairfax with NBA All-Star Caron Butler and his wife Andrea.
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Elizabeth Cosby of Poggenpohl won Best of Class - Medium Kitchen.
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12 projects win awards for innovation and creativity.
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Best of Class - Large Kitchen.
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Best of Class - Medium Kitchen.
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Best of Class - Medium Kitchen.
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Best of Class - Small Kitchen
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Best of Class - Large Bath.
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Best of Class - Specialty
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Award of Distinction - Large Bath.
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Award of Distinction - Small Kitchen.
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Award of Distinction -- Large Kitchen.
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Honorable Mention - Medium Bath.
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Honorable Mention - Large Kitchen.
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Honorable Mention - Small Bath.
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Boffi and Maxalto have joined forces in Georgetown.
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New collections and showrooms to watch.
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The Frank Lloyd Wright-designed Pope-Leighey house has been re-imagined virtually by Corcoran College of Art and Design students.
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Sponsored by MADE: In America, a show house pairs young designers with historic homes.
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From Arzu Studio Hope's Masters collection, a rug designed by Michael Graves.
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Top architects create designs to benefit the women of Afghanistan.
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Kari Minnick's "Chain Letter" wall sculpture joins six parenthetical shapes in a 45-inch-long row.
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Kari Minnick's luminous work distills abstract designs into translucent layers of color.
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The Cricket II is a re-release by Brown Jordan of an iconic chair that was originally designed in 1979.
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The latest outdoor products give summer its sizzle.
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This year's DC Design House is located on Foxhall Road in DC; it was designed by GTM Architects.
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The DC Design House is open for tours April 14 to May 12.
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Hardwood Artisans' 42,000-square-foot Culpeper, Virginia, facility.
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DC-area artisans create furniture that embodies style and innovation.
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A project by Richard Williams.
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Our annual survey of area designers and architects reveals their industry favorites.
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The island that houses the sink offers views of the outdoors for those on dish duty.
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Biedermeier-style cabinetry lends distinction to a lavishly appointed kitchen by Jennifer Gilmer.
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At one end of the roomy kitchen, an open dining room brings in plenty of light.
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Designer Sheryl Steinberg creates a "California coastal" aesthetic in her own kitchen renovation.
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From the kitchen, the living and dining areas open out, revealing expansive views of the wooded property.
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An airy, integrated design imbues a modern kitchen with a crisp, European look.
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Sharon Kleinman framed the windows to either side of the range with cabinetry to unify the kitchen space.
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Sharon Kleinman marries rustic accents and sophisticated style in a spacious Bethesda kitchen.
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Darryl Carter's attic level displays pillows and linens in a bedstead vignette.
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Darryl Carter's eponymous boutique debuts in a pre-Civil-era building.
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David Mitchell's 3-Square Console in a bronze finish.
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David Mitchell creates a modern furniture line.
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Calligaris's latest collection includes the adjustable Key table with Basil chairs.
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Italian home-furnishings visionary Alessandro Calligaris talks tables and trends.
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The open kitchen/family room offers the perfect set-up for a family with children afoot, complete with durable textiles to withstand wear and tear.
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Designer Marika Meyer infuses a McLean spec home with warmth and personality.
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A painting by Gale Wallar, on view at Touchstone Gallery.
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Top exhibits on the local gallery scene.
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A view of Evermay's rear façade reveals its remarkable grounds; a wing on the right houses the ballroom where concerts take place.
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A philanthropic couple turns Evermay estate into a retreat for celebrating the arts.
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Skip Sroka selected clean-lined, modern seating upholstered in white for the living room, with colorful throw pillows and a coffee table by Dakota Jackson to enliven the space.
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Interior Designer Skip Sroka breathes new life into a rundown contemporary in Arlington.
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On display: "Small Cups on Boxes" by Judit Varga.
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The Washington Craft Show comes to town November 16 to 18.
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A detail from a holiday tree by interior designer Rosie Sauser.
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On December 16, Georgetown Jingle decks the halls for a worthy cause.
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The Vero Collection of occasional seating includes benches with sleek glass frames and white upholstered cushions.
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Jacobsen Architecture teams with Archer to reproduce its iconic furniture creations.
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Thomas Pheasant's new collection for Baker includes the Athens Lounge Chair.
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The Washington-based designer unveils his fourth collection for Baker Furniture.
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A sofa from Eilersen.
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The latest international furniture finds reveal bold, innovative vision.
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This bathroom overlooking the forest is composed of two stainless-steel volumes: the vanity on one side and the tub on the other.
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A stunning retreat gives bath time new meaning.
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The clean-lined, modern bath boasts a fully enclosed steam shower and porcelain tile floors.
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A stunning retreat gives bath time new meaning.
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Ludwick selected warm teak cabinetry and river rock in her design.
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A stunning retreat gives bath time new meaning.
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In the luxurious master bath, sumptuous materials abound including marble surfaces, satin drapes and sparkling light fixtures.
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A stunning retreat gives bath time new meaning.
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Curved glass walls, partially frosted for privacy, screen off the shower and commode at the far end of the bath.
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A stunning retreat gives bath time new meaning.
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The CTline of shelving designed by Victor Vasilev for Boffi.
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New products bring fun and innovation to the bath.
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A detail of a 1979 print by William Christenberry.
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Two new art shows come to DC.
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Tools of the trade: Designers roll up their sleeves and got creative for the Maryland Green Designer Show House.
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The Maryland Green Designer Show Home debuts in September.
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The Cary Armoire from Shine by SHO shares space with an eclectic collection of accessories and art in Showroom 1412.
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Lori Graham's innovative new showroom deftly combines fine art and design.
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Michael Aram's recent work includes (clockwise from left) the large Ocean Coral Serving Bowl, the medium Bamboo Serving Bowl and the small Black Orchid Bowl.
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In town to unveil his fall collection, Michael Aram dishes on the creative process.
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Oleg Konstantinov creates intricate sterling silver sculptures; the tail of this gecko has 27 separate segments.
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Russian artist Oleg Konstantinov's exquisitely formed, articulated sculptures carry on a 19th-century Japanese art form.
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Erin Paige Pitts's Shingle-style house overlooks the Magothy River.
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Erin Paige Pitts creates a family home on Gibson Island that is laid-back and chic, but never shabby.
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Sherif placed antique Chinese chairs in the converted dining room, along with an obelisk he designed to display books.
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Interior and lighting designer Zach Sherif creates an exotic vibe in his renovated Bloomingdale row house.
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The newly renovated, 200-year-old farmhouse looks completely at home nestled into the countryside.
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Designer Natascha Folens transforms a dilapidated farmhouse into an inviting vacation retreat.
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The owners were drawn to the home by its ample front porch and "good bones."
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With help from architect Merle Thorpe, interior designer Martha Vicas revives her 1925 Four Square home in Cleveland Park.
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The L'Orangerie, designed by Kelley Proxmire.
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A host of talented designers infused the 2012 DC Design House with color, originality and flair.
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Missoni's new line includes the Nap lounger, the Bubble light and assorted pillows and poufs.
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The Italian designer visited DC to unveil Missoni Home's new collection.
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Floating Earth, the tray designed by Ma Yan Song, combines stainless steel and wood.
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Alessi taps eight Chinese architects to collaborate on a new collection.
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Tracy Glover's Silver Lining chandelier.
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Bright new options for illuminating your world.
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Baltus's Picasso chair.
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The latest contemporary furnishings embody innovation and style.
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In the master bedroom of an Ellicott City show house, Dastvan was inspired by a Lee Jofa fabric.
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Up-and-coming designer Julie Dastvan.
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Durable yet sophisticated furnishings make the family room of a Lutherville home a comfy hangout.
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Up-and-coming designer Elizabeth Reich.
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For the HGTV show "Showhouse Showdown," Molnar went mod in the kitchen with lime green walls and a table from Design Within Reach.
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Up-and-coming designer Darlene Molnar.
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For the redesign of a classic Colonial home in Kalorama, Allen created a formal living room with modern flair.
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Up and coming designer J. Allen.
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Vivian Beer welds steel into sinuous and sculptural seating.
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The Renwick spotlights 40 rising stars in the world of craft.
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McGovern designed a model unit in DC's 1020 Monroe condo with a "soft modern" mix of furnishings from BoConcept.
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Up-and-coming designer Will McGovern.
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Ambassador Neil Parsan stands at the bottom of the formal staircase leading up to the second floor of the embassy.
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A design team transforms a mansion to house the Embassy of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago.
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In the elegant yet inviting piano room, the owner's daughter has space to practice her music
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Designer Elizabeth Krial refines an outdated
home with serenity, comfort and feminine flair.
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A clean-lined, traditionally styled kitchen by Jennifer Gilmer.
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Large Kitchen: Honorable Mention.
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A renovated kitchen by Jennifer Gilmer utilizes space that before was poorly laid-out.
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Medium Kitchen: Award of Distinction.
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Jonas Carnemark designed this kitchen for two amateur chefs.
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Twelve innovation projects combine style and function.
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The living room boasts affordable sofas from Jesse Furniture, along with iconic modern pieces like the sculptural Noguchi coffee table and Wegner chair.
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Interior designer Sophie Prévost creates a sophisticated New York City bachelor pad on a budget.
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"Farragut Spheres," an installation of illuminated metal discs currently on display at the Farragut West Metro.
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The dynamic work of Michael Enn Sirvet explores
the connection between science and sculpture.
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Davida Rodriguez chose custom colors and finishes for the luxurious master bath of a vacation home.
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Large Bath: Honorable Mention.
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A bath by Christopher Cahill is both stylish and inviting.
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Large Bath: Award of Distinction.
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A custom vanity appears to float against a marble backdrop.
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Large Bath: Best of Class.
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French doors impart a sense of space to a small kitchen designed by Kelly Davies of p + p construction.
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Small Kitchen: Award of Distinction.
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Davida Rodriguez created a functional space out of a cramped one for a client in a DC row house.
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Small Kitchen: Best of Class.
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A sleek kitchen from Carnemark admits lots of natural light.
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Medium Kitchen: Best of Class.
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An award-winning kitchen designed by Hedy Shashaani for Jack Rosen Custom Kitchens.
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Large Kitchen: Honorable Mention.
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An award-winning kitchen by Larry Rosen of Jack Rosen Custom Kitchens.
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Large Kitchen: Best of Class.
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A kitchen designed by Michael Stehlik for CARNEMARK.
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Large Kitchen: Award of Disctinction.
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Created by Design in a Day, the second floor foyer of the DC Design House makes a bold statement in a small space.
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Don't miss the 2012 DC Design House, open through May 13.
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Jonathan Adler's new Uncle Sam Hand.
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Georgetown welcomes the latest crop of design venues.
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A section of the cover of "Living Traditions: Interiors by Matthew Patrick Smyth."
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A trio of interior designers are showcased in new publications.
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A Cappellini chair covered in a swirling pattern of Pucci fabric creates a focal point in Mary Amons's living room.
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Behind the scenes of "The Real Housewives of DC," Mary Amons's stylish home revolves around her family of seven.
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In the spacious family room, designer Skip Sroka cultivated a clean-lined, inviting sensibility.
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A talented design team melds modern and classic in a home for builder Jim Gibson and his wife Dana.
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Designer Jennifer Stoner will be one of the vendors, offering items like a wing-back chair by Bernhardt Interiors.
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A new design center opens in Richmond.
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The Fielding Sofa by Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams.
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The latest furniture finds embody style, innovation and warmth.
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Peter Charles works in a variety of media, the newest of which is the folding screen, exemplified in his studio by a work in progress.
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Artist and Georgetown University professor Peter Charles blurs the lines between painting and object.
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In the living room, the furnishings reflect designer Jean-Michel Frank's penchant for comfort, simple lines and rich textures.
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Nestor Santa-Cruz evokes the pared-down aesthetic of French designer Jean Michel-Frank in a home in Alexandria.
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In the spacious living room, guests congregate in one of two conversation areas.
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Kelley Proxmire combines practicality, elegance and a soft restful palette in a traditional Kenwood home.
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A complete kitchen by Porcelanosa.
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The latest products adds practicality and pizazz to mealtime.
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The kitchen's nine-foot ceilings enabled Rosen to install two levels of above-counter cabinetry for extra storage.
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Larry Rosen designs a classic white kitchen for a traditional home.
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Gilmer took advantage of an angled space to create a visually compelling kitchen; freestanding cabinets with sliding shoji doors provide storage.
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Jennifer Gilmer tames a tricky space to create a convenient, comfortable kitchen.
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In the new kitchen, bright green cabinetry adds a lively contrast to the white CaesarStone countertops.
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Architect John Heltzel expands a kitchen to create a sense of openness and modern style.
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Lois Kennedy replaced an original window with a new, arched version in the freshly redesigned kitchen.
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Lois Kennedy creates a classic kitchen with a touch of modern.
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In a kitchen by Savena Doychinov, a Milano hood by Zephyr makes a dramatic statement.
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Savena Doychinov gives a disjointed kitchen a new lease on life.
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The loft's open plan encompasses living and dining areas on the main floor, with the media room above.
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In a wide-open Arlington loft space, a hip yet sophisticated home is born.
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The Laksmi Pendant, which was inspired by a statuette of a Hindu goddess discovered in Pompeii.
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Beaded-jewelry designer Maggie Meister finds inspiration in elements of antiquity.
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The hand-blown glass Sunnyside Bowl by Thomas Maras.
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The American Craft Council Show comes to Baltimore.
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A beloved Maison Jansen table in a white lacquer finish makes a bold statement in Lori Graham's dining room.
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Designer Lori Graham deftly blended original architecture with updated interiors in her Dupont Circle home.
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Darrell Green plays pool in his rec room, surrounded by memorabilia from his award-winning career.
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Hall of Fame Redskins cornerback Darrell Green talks pro football, staying fit and the meaning of home.
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Gallery Owners: Craig Applelbaum, Margaret Heiner, Amy Morton and Adah Rose Bitterbaum.
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Four galleries break new ground in DC.
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As designed by Karen Bengel, the main living space features a comfy Lissoni sofa and a leather Kyle Bunting rug.
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A basement makeover adds a touch of whimsy to a historic Logan circle home.
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FotoWeekDC 2010 featured images displayed after dark on the facade of
the Newseum.
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This weeklong event celebrates photography in all its forms.
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In the living room Santalla designed a custom rug and a new marble fireplace surround.
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Ernesto Santalla overhauls a Colonial-style Potomac home in timeless, modern style.
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A steam shower clad in colorful glass tile offers a curved seat molded to the contours of the homeowner's body.
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A bathroom retreat provides the ultimate in relaxation.
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In the master bath, space was carved out for a large, glass-enclosed shower.
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Pamela Harvey updates a bath with a clean, modern vibe.
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Lori Graham integrated the tub and shower for efficient use of available space.
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A 1970s bath is transformed into a modern yet welcoming space.
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A tilt-able mirror hangs above a dual vanity that floats in the center of the room.
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A master bath combines natural materials and modern luxury.
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The Haiku tub by British manufacturer Carron.
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A plethora of products gives new promise to bath time.
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Gustafson Guthrie Nichol designed the Robert and Arlene Kogod Courtyard at the Smithsonian American Art Museum.
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A spotlight on cutting-edge work in architecture, interiors, fashion and more.
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Dickson Carroll's architectural models include a new twist on the Cleveland Park Post Office.
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DC architect Dickson Carroll's whimsical, one-of-a-kind sculptures.
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The Hawkins's renovation added a new wing and wrap-around porch to the original cottage.
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Designers Suzanne and Bob Hawkins overhaul their 1919 Bethesda cottage, inside and out.
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In the living room, Andrews placed a rug by Stark that evokes tidal waters receding on a beach.
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Inspired by the sea, this Richmond, Virginia, designer creates a haven of calm for a family of five.
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Furnishings in the living area include a Minotti chair, B&B Italia sofas, Chista's Volcano tree-trunk table and lamps and stools by Christian Liaigre.
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Robert Shields bids traditionalism goodbye in his new minimalist Georgetown duplex.
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The family room, featuring a vaulted ceiling and wall of windows, is decorated in warm, textured neutrals.
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Shazalynn Cavin-Winfrey harkens back to her Western roots in an inspired redesign of her Alexandria home.
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Melanie Whittington combined a neutral palette with colorful artwork and accessories to create an elegant, eclectic living room.
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Melanie Whittington breathes life into her Arlington home through color, texture and an eclectic sense of style.
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Marika Meyer chose vintage furniture for the living room of a budget-conscious young couple.
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Hot Talent - Marika Meyer.
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In a guest bedroom, H. Alex Sanchez stacked two tufted headboards and installed a custom frame around them.
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Hot Talent - H. Alex Sanchez.
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Lauren Leiss converted a formal living room into a casual family work and relaxation space.
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Hot Talent - Lauren Leiss.
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Jason Hodges blended modern furniture with traditional architecture in this DC project.
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Hot Talent - Jason Hodges.
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The Sushi collection for Moroso.
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Style and innovation are the buzz words for the latest crop of contemporary furniture.
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"Displacement Triptych" evolved when the artist turned an existing piece on its side.
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Karin Birch's mixed-media fiber works explore themes of hope, loss and mystery.
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The Rabbit Lamp by Front.
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An array of options for illuminating your world.
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In the main living room, Debbie Wiener chose the furniture for durability.
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Designer Debbie Wiener spruces up home where sports take center stage.
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Detailed in fieldstone, stucco and clay roof tiles, the front of Villa dei Fiori reveals the new wings architect Wayne Good added to the original 1900 structure.
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An Old World-style vacation home inspired by the villas of Tuscany takes shape on the Chesapeake Bay.
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The atrium, by J.D. Ireland Interior Architecture + Design.
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The Washington Design Center's 2011 show house, DreamHome: Jewel Tones of Design, pairs eight design teams and area jewelers with inspired results.
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A fireplace of Chinese red onyx perfectly complements the English sycamore wall panels and built-ins in the living room.
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Custom furniture and sumptuous finishes add layers of opulence to a Georgetown penthouse.
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Her spacious living room reflects Diane Rehm's vibrant style and traditional sensibility.
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In her sunlit DC apartment, NPR's famed talk radio host finds respite from tackling the issues of the day.
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The living room color scheme sets a sophisticated tone.
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A traditional Northwest DC home is updated with modern sensibility and sophisticated style.
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1. Invisi Series II wall-hung toilet by Caroma.
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The latest in eco-friendly products make sustainable living a breeze.
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Tuuci's Bali Bed & Sun Lounge.
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Hot new products add sizzle to the season.
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Kettal's new double landscape pavilion with daybed and Bitta swing are now available at Contemporaria.
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Contemporaria adds new collections to its mix and CB2 has its DC debut.
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In his Lake Barcroft studio full of bric-a-brac, Rick Singleton creates his innovative light fixtures.
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Rick Singleton fashions one-of-a-kind lighting fixtures and lamps from a treasure trove of discarded objects.
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The neutral hues of a Barbara Barry chair and custom sofa complement the encaustic painting by Lissa Rankin over the fireplace.
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A team of designers creates an elegant yet playful home for a young family
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A step-down great room opens to the Severn River through a 23-foot-wide expanse of glass.
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A weekend retreat near Annapolis reinterprets Arts and Crafts style with modern flair.
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Orioles second baseman Brian Roberts likes to unwind with his wife, model Diana Roberts, and their English bulldog Rocky on their roof deck.
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To Orioles' second baseman Brian Roberts, his wife Diana hit it out of the park with her design of their Canton home.
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The Suita sofa by Vitra.
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The latest furniture finds range from contemporary to traditional.
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A renovation expanded the former galley kitchen; its new layout provides added functionality and workspace.
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Designer Jennifer Gilmer gives a mundane kitchen a new lease on life.
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The renovated kitchen features a turreted breakfast room with an antique iron chandelier. Opposite the range, a copper prep sink with a built-in cutting board makes cooking a breeze.
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Ornate detail abounds in a traditional kitchen by designer Lois Kennedy.
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A 20-foot long island forms an axis with a wall of windows, drawing the eye to views of Rock Creek Park.
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Architect Robert Gurney designs a contemporary kitchen in a home overlooking Rock Creek Park.
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The master bedroom juxtaposes elegant furnishings with whimsical folk art.
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At home with interior designer Barbara Franceski.
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The entry hall opens onto a dining room with coral-red walls. Straight ahead, the family room offers views of the garden.
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Skip Sroka uses color to bring vibrancy and a sense of fun to a new home in Bethesda.
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Upon entering the penthouse, clients turn a corner into a hall displaying 19th-century paintings.
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Barry Dixon designs art expert Evelyn Avery's West End penthouse.
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Avery Studios' new workshop.
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Old World techniques live on in Alexandria's Avery Studios.
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An earthy color scheme, textural fabrics and a contemporary rug make the family room warm and inviting.
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Ricardo Ramos enlivens the interiors of a home in Fort Washington.
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Jenn-Air's new ventilation hood.
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A buffet of colorful, cutting-edge products has home chefs cooking in style.
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A home designed by Robert M. Gurney, the 2011 Hall of Fame Architect.
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Our annual survey of area designers and architects reveals their industry favorites.
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An eyelash mirror and glitzy chandelier add a touch of whimsy in the dining room.
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Innovative interior design breathes new life into a historic renovation.
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Fir branches drape the mantel in the living room.
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Kristin Peake decks the halls with style.
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The living room displays art the couple collected during their years abroad.
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The Embassy Row home of journalists Jennifer Griffin and Greg Myre.
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David Korte's silver gelatin photograph depicts the Capitol during snowfall.
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DC's annual celebration of photography.
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Poliform's new 3,300-square-foot showroom in The Washington Design Center.
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Poliform's new Design Center showroom.
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William Yeoward's vibrant furnishings are now available at Edward Ferrell + Lewis Mittman.
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William Yeoward crosses the pond.
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The Incanto vase by Mario Trimarchi for Alessi.
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New showroom in Cady's Alley.
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A recent commission found the artist at work on a mural depicting historic views of Washington and Philadelphia.
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At 88, Virginia McLaughin paints murals with a nod toward history.
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The Bug Bed, designed by Paola Navone for Poliform.
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A vibrant international furniture scene offers bold color, innovative design and a little whimsy.
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In the living room, Scott Hixson combined clean-lined furnishings with decorative architectural features.
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Designer Scott Hixson reinvigorates a DC row house using vibrant artwork and a soothing palette.
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Paneled in mahogany, Levitt's study features built-in bookshelves and a large Palladian window.
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Brown Davis infuses a Potomac home with color to complement the owners’ eclectic art collection.
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A Modern Mix: Glass tile and Calcutta Gold marble keep the palette light.
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Four show-stopping retreats give bath time new meaning.
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An oil on canvas by Matthew Hillier at McBride Gallery.
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A range of fall exhibits reflects the vibrant arts scene in DC, Maryland and Virginia.
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Earth tones and clean-lined, transitional furnishings impart a warm vibe in the condo's living room/dining room.
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Designer Andrea Houck upgrades an Arlington condo with inspired results.
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John Dreyfuss's recent work explores the relationship between artist and armaments manufacturers.
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Sculptor John Dreyfuss creates landmark pieces in a cavernous studio in Georgetown's Halcyon House.
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A minimalist kitchen by Boffi, which recently reopened in Cady's Alley.
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Renovated showroom reopens in Georgetown.
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Michael Roberson's Garden Room.
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2010 Halls of Fame Design House.
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THG's Bagatelle Collection.
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Cutting-edge new products offer a world of style and innovation.
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The sunroom boasts a new sofa upholstered in Kravet fabric and oversized armchairs by John-Richard.
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The Redskins safety unwinds in an elegant Leesburg home.
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The designers strike a pose in the JANUS et Cie showroom in Georgetown.
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Five underdiscovered designers bring a fresh perspective to the local design scene.
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The living room houses Saum's great-grandmother's newly upholstered sofa and chairs and a taffeta-covered dining table.
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Camille Saum rediscovers her childhood roots in a lavish apartment renovation.
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Brooke Steuart's family room has woven-grass club chairs, a low pedestal table and a view of the ocean.
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Cares are tossed aside at a retreat in Bethany Beach where guests are always welcome.
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A view from the library reveals the graceful staircase leading from the foyer to the second floor.
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Eclectic style and graceful proportions are hallmarks of designer Skip Sroka's new home in Phillips Park.
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A collection of antiques and art graces the second-floor living room, which overlooks a courtyard garden.
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Susan Beimler creates a sense of relaxed elegance in a quaint 1938 row house.
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Room & Board’s eclectic mix of furniture includes outdoor collections.
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The furniture retailer opens in a revived DC landmark.
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The GEA pendant by Arturo Alvarez.
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Discover an abundance of options for illuminating your world.
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Date dining chairs, by Norwegian furniture company Variér.
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The latest trends in modern furniture offer color, contour and innovatiive design.
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This entry features an outdoor lighting system by Lutron.
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Local lighting designers share secrets of the trade.
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Katz's inlaid stoneware is both functional and graceful in its simple lines.
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Potter Lori Katz brings a strong graphic sensibility to her clean-lined, geometric creations.
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The property offers a panoramic view of the river. Click on photo to see before & after shots of this project.
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Beth Kittrell transforms a 1980s home into a waterfront playground for a family of five.
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Barry Dixon (left) recently launched Barry Dixon for Vervain, a new collection of fabric and trim (right).
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Barry Dixon introduces a new collection of fabric and trim.
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Award-winning designs like this kitchen by Hedy Shashaani epitomize style and innovation.
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These award-winning designs
epitomize style and innovation.
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This kitchen by Jennifer Gilmer won an NKBA Award for Small Kitchen - Best of Class.
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Small Kitchen - Best of Class award.
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This kitchen by Robert Templon won an NKBA Award for Medium Kitchen - Best of Class.
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Medium Kitchen - Best of Class award.
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This kitchen by Hedy Shashaani won an NKBA Award for Large Kitchen - Best of Class.
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Large Kitchen - Best of Class award.
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This kitchen by Joe M. Currie won an NKBA Award for Large Kitchen - Award of Distinction.
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Large Kitchen - Award of Distinction.
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This kitchen by Nadia N. Subaran won an NKBA Award for Large Kitchen - Honorable Mention.
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Large Kitchen - Honorable Mention award.
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This bath by Yoko Barsky won an NKBA Award for Small Bath - Best of Class.
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Small Bath - Best of Class award.
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This bathroom by Savena Doychinov won an NKBA Award for Medium Bath - Honorable Mention.
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Medium Bath - Honorable Mention award.
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This bathroom by Ernesto M. Santalla won an NKBA Award for Large Bath - Best of Class.
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Large Bath - Best of Class award.
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This bathoom by Ahmad and Hamid Fadakar won an NKBA Award for Large Bath - Award of Distinction.
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Large Bath - Award of Distinction.
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Kadire Biberaj embroidered napkins for an outdoor showhouse vignette by interior designer Annette Hannon.
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Kadire Biberaj creates custom embroidery for the region's top interior designers.
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Against a background of putty-colored walls, the painting above the console becomes a focal point near the entry.
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Celia Welch updates a stately row house with a careful nod to its illustrious past.
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The Classics City Club line by Stanley Furniture.
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A spotlight on the industry's newest trends in furniture and accessories
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In the living room, a large abstract by Tom Downing is emphasized by stripes painted on the wall.
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Creating a fluid, ever-changing canvas in the home of artist Sam Gilliam and gallery owner Annie Gawlak.
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Antique Russian chairs complement the curved shapes of the sofa, armchairs, bronze coffee table and gilded mirror over the fireplace.
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Designer David H. Mitchell masterfully combines art, antiques and modern pieces in media maven Gloria Dittus's Kalorama home.
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A bold use of color creates a playful vibe in the breakfast area.
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A Bethesda home becomes a glamorous showcase for the owner's art collection.
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An EcoSmart fireplace, powered with denatured alcohol, frames the front entry and adds definition to the living space.
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A dazzling renovation by architect Andreas Charalambous imparts clean lines and a strong connection to the outdoors.
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A graceful archway frames the island that holds the sink; through it, the custom hood and tile backsplash are visible above the range.
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European elegance infuses the kitchen of a waterfront estate in Annapolis.
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Granite countertops and cabinetry give this traditional kitchen a fresh, contemporary flair.
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Kitchen designer Jennifer Gilmer adds a whole new dimension to the narrow, cramped kitchen of a DC row house.
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This farmhouse kitchen is both grand and cozy.
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Portfolio Kitchens marries elegance with country-style warmth in a Madison County, Virginia, farmhouse.
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The blue-lacquered cabinets with stainless-steel appliances create a striking kitchen landscape.
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A primary palette of cheerful blues and reds provides inspiration for an unusual contemporary kitchen.
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Nineteenth-century opulence meets 21st-century function and convenience in this lavishly appointed kitchen.
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A Baltimore couple taps Studio One to create an opulent yet welcoming kitchen for family and friends.
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Beyond the cooktop and hood the breakfast nook offers a comfortable spot to sit.
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In the hands of designer Sandra Meyers, a rundown 1950s kitchen becomes a streamlined oasis.
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Comfortable seating and a casual, glass-topped table make the den an inviting place to unwind.
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Designer Marlene Weiss Alexander uses traditional design to meet modern art in an English Country-style house.
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The reception salon boasts embroidered silk draperies and a triple settee.
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Interior designer Jennifer Stoner updates a home with color and timeless style.
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Miele introduces the Independence Series refrigerator and wine storage unit.
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These finds impart style and substance to the most important room in the house.
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Close up of "Plate" table display.
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Judit Varga interprets the forms of nature in her award-winning ceramic creations.
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The kitchen combines several different but complementary window treatments.
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Carlos Interiors creates window treatments that let in the view.
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An upcoming exhibition will highlight sculpture by Harush Shlomo.
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The latest addition to DC's art scene, Industry Gallery will showcase design for the 21st century.
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A cherry-paneled family room by Absolute Kitchens, complete with cabinetry and bookshelves.
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From closet to kitchen- projects that illustrate the newest trend in home organization.
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A baby grand piano and a lifelike sculpture by Duane Hanson dominate the bay of windows.
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Designer Diane Gordy customizes a Chevy Chase condominium with bold, unexpected accents.
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The formal living room opens to the master bedroom.
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ColePrévost instills a DC penthouse with custom finishes and a calm, Asian-inspired aesthetic.
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Though newly built, the main house appears to have been nestled in its setting for years.
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A Virginia couple creates an inviting home away from home for family and friends.
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Maxalto's plush Febo queen-sized bed.
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The international furniture scene offers an array of innovative designs, vibrant colors and more.
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David Bacharach fashions hand-woven wall sculptures such as "What if Peace" (above) and "Bamboo" (below).
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Maryland metalsmith David Bacharach explores the tonal and textural possibilities of copper.
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Custom furnishings upholstered in velvet, silk Robert Allen sheers and a Murano glass-beaded ceiling create a luxurious environment in the formal living room.
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William Powell replaces a condo's standard appointments with a luxe blend of custom furnishings.
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A stable and riding ring attracted Natascha Folens to the five-acre property.
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Natascha Folens transforms a traditional Great Falls Colonial into a harmonious retreat that reflects her Belgian heritage.
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A frosted-glass wall screens the bathroom from the living room area, which includes an expansive sofa from Donghia, and a glass-topped coffee table.
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Ernesto Santalla's bold, innovative design ideas give a Northwest DC apartment a new lease on life.
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Designers in Contemporaria's sleek Georgetown showroom.
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Six up-and-coming designers bring a fresh perspective to the local design scene.
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The Supernova tub set.
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New products for the privy pair modem simplicity with tech-savvy style.
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Vitra's Vegetal outdoor chairs by Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec.
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The 2009 International Contemporary Furniture Fair ushers in a brand new generation of sleek, modern furnishings
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The front hall combines ornate architectural finishes with elegant simplicity.
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Interior designer Barbara Hawthorn breathes life into a traditional Colonial.
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Rich textiles, including a wool rug from Holland, add warmth throughout the home.
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Organic shapes and textures lend this modern Kalorama condo a vibe that's anything but stark.
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A Murano glass chandelier hangs in the seating area adjacent to the kitchen.
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Designer Patrick Sutton updates a serene Baltimore residence with color and whimsy.
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Highlights of the H&D Design 100: 1. Bath Time
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Innovations and public places that our editors predict are destined to be the classics of tomorrow.
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In the living room off the stair hall, Brown and Davis unified the seating groups with a Chinese-inspired rug of their own design.
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A Georgetown house is upgraded for the present without losing its sense of the past by Brown Davis, best known for decorating the Washington, DC, and Chappaqua, New York, homes of former President Bill Clinton and Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton.
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This kitchen by Rita McSorley won a Best in Class Award in the Medium Kitchen category.
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Many impressive entries were submitted
in the first annual Baltimore-Washington Chapter of the National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA) design competition, sponsored by HOME & DESIGN magazine.
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In the living room the Bonds selected a pair of antique shutters salvaged from a Swedish castle.
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A light, sophisticated aesthetic prevails in the home of Missouri Senator Kit Bond and his wife, Linda.
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Jonas Carnemark's bath design received an NKBA Award of Distinction for Large Baths.
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When they were ready to renovate the master bath of their secluded home in the woods, a Potomac couple decided to bring the outdoors in. They enlisted Carnemark systems + design, inc. to create the new space.
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Margaret Boozer's designs form a fanciful installation in the lobby of DC's Metropole.
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Clustered near Route 1 in Mount Rainier, Maryland, a series of ordinary cinderblock buildings gives little hint of the creative talent at work inside-- a thriving ceramics community that draws talent from all over the region.
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The newly opened Yves Delorme concept store in Bethesda, featuring French manufacturer Mis en Demeure.
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Yves Delorme has opened a concept store in Bethesda's Wildwood Shopping Center that marries its signature textiles and linens with furniture, lighting and decorative objects by French manufacturer Mis en Demeure.
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