Once a forgotten finish, brass has re-emerged as a hip home accent. Design: Jennifer Gilmer Kitchen & Bath. Photo: Stylish Productions.
From the work of visionaries and artisans to local venues and events, the game-changers featured on the following pages have all elevated the design quotient over the decades in their own inimitable way.

Smithsonian Institution, National Museum of African American History and Culture Architectural Photrography
PLACES:
Hot spots with style
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PRODUCTS:
Inspiring innovations that have debuted over the past two decades
EVENTS:
Artful happenings, past and present
LOCAL TREASURES:
From designer collections to makers and artisans: Barry Dixon, Billet Collins, Darryl Carter, David Edward, Gretchen Everett, Guttierez Studios, Iastesta Studio, Niermann Weeks, Salvations, Thomas Pheasant