Before
The owners of a rambler in McLean hired Anthony Wilder Design Build to renovate portions of its interiors while also adding curb appeal to the mundane front façade of the house.
| Then | Now |
| The front was flat and featureless and the single roofline was boring. | A den extends from the front. The roofline is varied by a square window in an A-frame structure. A gable on the other side of the entry adds interest. |
| The front door was nondescript, offering only a narrow overhang that provided no shelter from the weather. | There is space for a covered entryway and a bench. A decorative arch is a focal point. |
| The door was unappealing, with an ugly screen door in front of it. | The screen door is gone and the front door is painted dark, with new hardware. |
| A retaining wall and large, unwieldy shrubs hid the house. | New landscaping features a winding walkway that draws the eye to the front door. |
Renovation Architecture: Anthony Wilder, Marian Vaias, AIA, Anthony Wilder Design Build, Cabin John, Maryland. Photography: Morgan Howarth.