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Bazaar Room & Board’s chic Crescent Collection of seating brings indoor comfort outside with fully upholstered, foam-filled seat and back cushions. Rounded edges convey a modern look while marine-grade wood and a powder-coated aluminum base weather the elements. roomandboard.com

A strong geometric design characterizes Spark Modern Fires’ clean-lined Cube fire element. Available in stainless steel or red lacquer, Cube is powered by natural gas or propane. A square top covers the burner when not in use. sparkfires.com

Evoking the look of worn wood planks, the Chaa Creek collection of porcelain flooring from Architectural Ceramics lends a timeless look to any indoor or outdoor space. The durable, easy-maintenance surface is available in four color variations. architecturalceramics.com

The Borealis collection by Techo-Bloc was first introduced as concrete flooring that brings the look of wood outdoors. Now, the same surface is available for walls and stairs. The collection comes in Sauvignon Oak, Hazelnut Brandy and dark Smoked Pine. techo-bloc.com

Winston Furniture’s graceful Southern Cay dining set is made of extruded aluminum with chair seats in a durable polyethylene oyster weave that conveys a naturally weathered look. Available in a range of sizes and finishes through Offenbacher’s eight area locations. offenbachers.com

Madbury Road’s Santorini collection beckons with a five-piece circular sectional, three ottomans and a coffee table with a tempered-glass top. Made of all-weather wicker; rectangular sectionals and a dining set are also available. madburyroad.com

Sold in DC through Hines & Company, Perennials high-performance outdoor fabrics are made with solution-dyed acrylic yarns. Seen here, two new Perennials patterns: Leaf Me to It, available in six colorways; and Perfect Setting (covering the pillow), available in 10. perennialsfabrics.com; hinescompany.com

Terracotta tiles dating back 200 years form the Reclaimed Terracotta Collection of indoor/outdoor flooring from Country Floors. The tiles have been salvaged from farmhouses and historic buildings in Central Europe, then painstakingly cleaned and refinished; available as rectangles, hexagons, squares and parquet. countryfloors.com

Sunbrella’s new Icon collection of vibrant outdoor upholstery fabrics is inspired by iconic patterns and colors from the 1960s and ‘70s. Pictured left to right, Volt Sequoia, Volt Spark, Volt Sulfur, Pioneer Sunrise, Traveler Lakeside, Mode Lakeside and Scout Clay. sunbrella.com

Designed by John Caldwell for Gloster, the all-weather Monterey Collection combines the appeal of vintage wicker with the allure of durability and low maintenance. Made from tear-resistant polyethylene, the collection includes modular units, tables and comfortable cushions. gloster.us

SwingMe—a new addition to the popular SwingRest collection designed by Daniel Pouzet for Dedon—is a single-seat swing made of aluminum in a basket-weave pattern with a wrap-around design. Available in a Chalk or Natural finish with an assortment of fabric options for the cushions. dedon.de

The Mistral Classic outdoor umbrella by TUUCI is durable yet elegant. Built out of long-grain, plantation-grown hardwood and corrosion-proof stainless steel, it comes with a square, octagonal or hexagonal top and in a colorful array of weather-resistant Sunbrella fabrics. tuuci.com

 

Casual Elegance In a Northwest DC home, casual but elegant interiors were at odds with a dated, 1980s kitchen. The owners hired Meghan Browne of Jennifer Gilmer Kitchen & Bath, Ltd., to design a stylish new kitchen within the same footprint.

A load-bearing wall and peninsula separated the kitchen from the breakfast nook in the original layout, creating a cramped, inconvenient U shape. Browne was able to remove the wall, substituting in its place a structural support column decoratively clad in oiled walnut. The peninsula became an island, allowing a more direct traffic pattern; Browne topped the island with the same oiled walnut to unify the space.

Clever cabinetry placement added function throughout. A 24-inch-deep cabinet between doorways conceals counter space that works as a desk area or charging station, with a wine bar beneath it. Open shelving in the breakfast nook was replaced with tall cabinets for extra storage, and a cabinet-to-ceiling glass-tile backsplash makes a strong visual statement.

DESIGN: Meghan Browne, Jennifer Gilmer Kitchen & Bath, Ltd., Chevy Chase, Maryland. CONTRACTOR: M.R. Thornton & Sons, Woodbine, Maryland. CABINETRY: Premier Custom-Built, New Holland, Pennsylvania. COUNTERTOPS: R. Bratti, Alexandria, Virginia. BACKSPLASH: Architectural Ceramics, Rockville, Maryland. APPLIANCES: Sub-Zero, Wolf, Miele.

 

Spa-Like Retreat The owner of a new custom home on the Magothy River wanted a seamless transition between indoor and outdoor spaces—and the master bathroom was no exception. Architect Scarlett Breeding and the design team created a spa-like retreat where the stone and glass-tile shower opens directly to a matching outdoor shower and a hot tub with an expansive water view.

Inside the bath, two identical vanity areas are separated by a hall leading to facing master closets. In addition to the glass-enclosed shower, there is also a glass-enclosed water closet. Strategically placed glass panels and high windows provide light, air, and privacy. Fixtures by Holly Hunt add dimension.

Casework made by Premier Custom-Built is seamlessly integrated into the architecture—plinths of German raked-oak that soften planes of stone, glass, and steel employed throughout the home. Vanities in Macassar ebony cleverly eliminate clutter as do mirrored medicine cabinets that swivel open to reveal storage shelves.

ARCHITECTURE: Scarlett Breeding, AIA, Alt Breeding Schwarz Architects, Annapolis, Maryland. INTERIOR DESIGN: Helen Sullivan, Helen Sullivan Interiors, Washington, DC. BUILDER: Pyramid Builders, Annapolis, Maryland. CABINETS: Premier Custom-Built, New Holland, Pennsylvania. STONE: R. Bratti, Alexandria, Virginia. TILE: Sonoma Tilemakers. FIXTURES: Alape and Frattini.

Room With a View A sweeping backyard vista lent a special dimension to the master bath in a Bethesda home surrounded by woods. When the owners tapped Anthony Wilder Design/Build to renovate the house, the firm’s interior designer Shannon Kadwell was tasked with improving the outmoded second-floor bath. The goal was to capitalize on the tree-level views while creating a luxurious spa retreat.

The first step was to replace a row of waist-high windows with dramatic floor-to-ceiling windows. Kadwell centered a soaking tub and a glamorous chandelier by Moooi in front of the windows; mechanized shades provide privacy when needed.

A glass-enclosed shower clad in Crema Marfil marble boasts a bench and body sprays. Behind the custom vanity—topped with Crema Marfil marble—a textured-tile backsplash from Walker Zanger creates a focal point. The commode is tucked behind a frosted-glass door, and niches to either side of the floor-to-ceiling mirror hold display shelves and cabinetry. Floors of wood grain-like porcelain tile provide visual contrast.

DESIGN: Shannon Kadwell, CKD, CBD, Allied Member ASID, Anthony Wilder Design/Build, Inc., Bethesda, Maryland. CONTRACTOR: Anthony Wilder Design/Build. CABINETRY: Elmwood Cabinetry through Jack Rosen Custom Kitchens, Rockville, Maryland. FIXTURES: Rohl. Sinks: Toto. TUB: Victoria & Albert. SHOWER WALLS & COUNTERTOPS: Marblex, Fairfax, Virginia. ACCENT TILE & FLOORING: Architectural Ceramics, Rockville, Maryland.

Retreat for Two A Potomac, Maryland, couple with an outmoded master bath hired CARNEMARK to overhaul the problematic space. The goal was to create a new layout that would make it easier for the couple to be in the bathroom at the same time without “bumping elbows and fighting for storage,” says principal Jonas Carnemark. “They longed for a clean, contemporary bath where they could coexist in comfort.”

Carnemark’s design reconfigured the space for better function and flow. A Jacuzzi tub with a precarious stepped entry was replaced by one with an extra-deep ledge for safety. The path extends into a bench with storage under it and terminates in a glass-enclosed shower that boasts hand sprays and thermostatic controls.

The enclosed W.C. was moved closer to the bedroom for convenience. A sleek vanity from SieMatic is paired with Caesarstone counters, which also top the bench and tub ledge. Large-format ceramic-tile floors and walls are offset by decorative mosaic tile accents. The floor is heated for comfort.

DESIGN: Jonas Carnemark, CKD, CARNEMARK design + build, Bethesda, Maryland. CABINETRY: KONST SieMatic, Bethesda, Maryland. COUNTERTOPS: Caesarstone through EuroStoneCraft, Herndon, Virginia. MOSAIC, FLOOR & WALL TILES: Architectural Ceramics, Rockville, Maryland. FIXTURES: Hansgrohe, Kohler through Ferguson. SINK: Alape through KONST. MEDICINE CABINET: Robern through KONST.

Light & Airy Clients in Bethesda wished to better utilize their finished basement, which was dark and outdated. Their goal was to create a stylish, light-filled space for gathering and entertaining, as well as a guest room, workout area and casual play area for the kids.

They tapped Shannon Kadwell of Anthony Wilder Design/Build to devise a plan that would open the above-ground rear wall with expansive panes of glass and wide glass doors to admit as much natural light as possible.

Dated and inadequate, the existing wet bar was expanded to make more room for storage; behind it, a niche frames shelving against an illuminated onyx backdrop. The fireplace box was offset within a wall of textured porcelain tile, above which storage cabinets frame the TV. Media equipment is hidden and a décor of warm, neutral materials and textures, punctuated by metallics, keeps the whole space looking fresh, cheerful and sophisticated.

DESIGN: Shannon Kadwell, CKD, CBD, Allied Member ASID, Anthony Wilder Design/Build, Inc. CONTRACTOR: AWDB. CABINETRY: Elmwood Cabinetry through Jack Rosen Custom Kitchens, Rockville, Maryland. FIREPLACE SURROUND: Porcelanosa, Rockville, Maryland. ONYZ, GRANITE COUNTERTOP & HEARTH: Marblex, Fairfax, Virginia. FLOORING: Hallmark Floors Inc. through Universal Flooring. LIGHTS: Studio Italia Design USA through lumens.com.

Luxury Afloat During the refurbishment of their client’s 165-foot, Dutch-made Feadship yacht, architect Scarlett Breeding, and project manager Richard Anuszkiewicz were presented with a design challenge: to create a striking centerpiece in the main salon featuring a media center on one side and a refrigerated wine display and serving station on the other. At its core, the unit would need to house electronic and mechanical systems, including custom-designed marine refrigeration and media controls. If that weren’t challenging enough, the team also had to engineer a way to secure 150 bottles of wine in high seas.

The finished project packages technology with materials that complement the yacht’s elegant interiors. On the media side, the unit boasts a fumed eucalyptus chest trimmed in polished stainless steel. A screen can be raised for viewing TV and movies or lowered to expose an antiqued-glass mirror backdrop. On the dining side, bottles are secured on mirrored, floor-to-ceiling shelves. Drawers in the piece’s side panels stow away table settings, linens, and serving pieces.

CUSTOM CASEWORK: Scarlett Breeding, AIA, and Richard Anuszkiewicz, Alt Breeding Schwarz Architects, Annapolis, Maryland. INTERIOR DESIGN: Patrick Knowles, Patrick Knowles Designs, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. CABINETS: Premier Custom-Built, New Holland, Pennsylvania. TILE: Ann Sacks.  PHOTOS: Billy Black.

A Touch of Luxury The owners of a home in Havre de Grace, Maryland, wished to convert their messy hall closet into a powder room. They hired Blue Arnold of Kitchens by Request to design a small bath in the same footprint, with an emphasis on high-end finishes and luxurious style.

Arnold set the tone with walls of polished tile at either end of the tub, flanking a wall of water-jet cut glass. A glass-and-marble cut mosaic-tile accent mural behind the tub provides a focal point. Cross-cut travertine floor tiles complement the cream-hued tub and toilet, both by Kohler. The granite counter that tops the vanity extends over the toilet, lengthening the room’s sightline. A glass shower panel ensures that the decorative mural will be visible at all times, while a custom framed mirror holds sconces from Hammerton that echo the mural’s ornate, curved lines.

A restful, neutral palette is enlivened by polished-nickel fixtures in both bathtub and sink. A tasseled Roman shade completes the look.

DESIGN: Blue Arnold, CKD, CBD, Perry Christian and Joy Fleet Rogan, CKD, Kitchens By Request, Jarrettsville, Maryland. CABINETRY: Custom walnut through Robern. COUNTERTOPS: Granite through Kitchens By Request. FIXTURES: Samuel Heath through Kitchens By Request. TOILET, TUB & SINK: Kohler. STONEWORK: Through Kitchens by Request. FLOORING: Travertine. PHOTOS: Perry Christian.

Sleek & Sophisticated Homeowners with an inefficient builder-grade kitchen hired designer Davida Rodriguez to renovate the space. The clients’ primary goals were to upgrade the cabinetry, create a clean-lined aesthetic that would still blend well with their home’s traditional interiors and add an area for wine storage.

Rodriguez reconfigured the layout, moving the cooktop from the center island onto an L-shaped wall also housing the sink, dishwasher, and cabinetry. The opposite wall features dual ovens, a large stainless-steel refrigerator, and a separate wine refrigerator, above which cabinets with glass doors store glasses in easy view. A new island with a Taj Mahal quartzite top is now dedicated to food prep.

Rodriguez created a focal point with a backsplash of Encore custom-blended mosaic tile in a fence pattern above the cooktop. The rest of the L-shaped wall is covered in smoky-hued handmade tile. The countertops and backsplash on the dry bar, clad in the same quartzite as the island, beautifully complete the kitchen’s new look.

KITCHEN DESIGN: Davida Rodriguez, Davida’s Kitchen & Tiles, Gaithersburg, Maryland. STONE FABRICATOR: The Paradise Stone, Elkridge, Maryland. TILE: Encore Ceramics, Rockville, Maryland. CABINETRY: Brookhaven. Appliances: Thermador. HOOD: Zephyr. WINE COOLER: Perlick.

California Contemporary On a visit to Davida’s Kitchen & Tiles, a homeowner and her interior designer, Mindy Tarzy, were drawn to a display juxtaposing two styles of cabinetry: Brookhaven cabinets in an off-white glaze and modern Wood-Mode cabinets in a charcoal finish. “The owner had requested a ‘California contemporary’ look,” recalls kitchen designer Davida Rodriguez. “I knew that the combination would give her exactly what she desired.”

Using the complementary shades and styles of cabinets as a starting point, Rodriguez and Tarzy selected porcelain floor tiles resembling travertine, Taj Mahal quartzite countertops and a subtle ceramic backsplash tile to complete the material palette.

The finished plan functions well for the owners’ large, busy family. Keeping clutter at bay was a priority, so full-height tambour doors conceal small appliances. On the free-form island with a waterfall edge, a raised bar top serves meals on the go. The island is also equipped with pop-up outlets for charging laptops and phones. Stainless-steel appliances add an industrial element to the mix.

KITCHEN DESIGN: Davida Rodriguez, Davida’s Kitchen & Tiles, Gaithersburg, Maryland. INTERIOR DESIGN: Mindy Tarzy, Donley’s Design, Rockville, Maryland. CABINETS: Brookhaven and Wood-Mode. TILES: Encore Ceramics. PENDANTS & APPLIANCES: Existing.

Timeless Modern Bethesda clients with a disjointed, U-shaped kitchen and far-flung appliances turned to Paul Bentham of Jennifer Gilmer Kitchen & Bath, Ltd., to give them a more functional space in a style that would better reflect their taste. “They requested a timeless look with a modern twist,” Bentham says.

In the convenient new L-shaped layout, the doorway to the walk-in pantry was repositioned to create wall space for the refrigerator. Along one wall, an oven tower stands beside countertop pantry cupboards that house small appliances to keep work surfaces clear.

Bentham designed a mirrored stainless-steel hood that reflects light from the nearby window. Painted Shaker-style cabinetry is topped with dark Caesarstone counters, while a long island that houses the cooktop is stained with an oiled-walnut finish and topped with White Fantasy granite; its legs are capped with mirrored stainless-steel “socks” to tie in with the hood. Gray veins in the granite complement the glazed, handmade subway-tile backsplash and the painted interiors of the glass-fronted cabinets.

DESIGN: Paul Bentham, Jennifer Gilmer Kitchen & Bath, Ltd., Chevy Chase, Maryland. CONTRACTOR: Marnic Contractors, Potomac, Maryland. CABINETRY: Quality Custom Cabinetry, Inc., New Holland, Pennsylvania. COUNTERTOPS: Stone & Tile World, Inc., Rockville, Maryland. APPLIANCES: Jenn-Air. BACKSPLASH: Architectural Ceramics, Rockville, Maryland. 

 

Streamlined Style In the design of his modern home on the Magothy River near Annapolis, the owner envisioned a kitchen as clean-lined and precise in design as the rest of the house. Architect Scarlett Breeding heeded his request for a minimalist, European-style kitchen in which all of the appliances, millwork, and surfaces would be seamlessly integrated. Working closely with interior designer Helen Sullivan, Premier Custom-Built cabinet-makers and Pyramid Builders, Breeding succeeded in realizing the client’s vision. Along one side of the kitchen, appliances are built into a massive fireplace wall. On the other side, the Gaggenau cooktop virtually disappears as it’s built flush into stainless-steel counters. A thick slab of solid quartzite covers the center island and wine chills in an adjacent butler’s pantry.

The kitchen celebrates the waterfront scenery in many ways, from its easy access to the indoor-outdoor dining pavilion and patio to the window that swivels open as a pass-through
to an al fresco grill.  

ARCHITECTURAL CASEWORK: Scarlett Breeding, AIA, Alt Breeding Schwarz Architects, Annapolis, Maryland. INTERIOR DESIGN: Helen Sullivan, Helen Sullivan Interiors, Washington, DC. BUILDER: Pyramid Builders, Annapolis, Maryland. CABINETS: Premier Custom-Built, New Holland, Pennsylvania. STONE: R. Bratti, Alexandria, Virginia. TILE: Walker Zanger. STOVE & OVENS: Gaggenau. REFRIGERATION: Sub-Zero. ESPRESSO MACHINE: Miele.

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