McLean and Tircuit
Inspired to offer consumers high-end furniture, art and accessories typically available to the trade only, designer Sheryl McLean recently launched a boutique within the new studio of her firm, McLean and Tircuit, in Laurel’s historic district. “I gravitate towards pieces that are colorful, artisan-made and ethnically diverse,” she says. “I picked up many of these products at international markets.” Pop-ups will take place in the shop every month; the next ones happen on July 30 and August 27. By appointment only. 617 Main Street, Laurel; 301-430-0723. mcleanandtircuit.com

Architessa
Marking its seventh location, Architessa has unveiled a 3,200-square-foot showroom in Georgetown. Look for a curated collection of tile, natural stone, luxury vinyl tile and wood flooring. “Our vision for the future includes supporting DC’s thriving design community,” notes CEO Betty Sullivan. The shop offers the city’s widest selection of porcelain slabs and is its only authorized dealer for Walker Zanger and Artistic Tile brands. An array of outdoor surfaces is also available. 2212 Wisconsin Avenue, NW; 301-718-8343. architessa.com

Tyler Whitmore Interiors
Home-staging experts Tyler Whitmore and Debbie Labonski opened a 2,000-square-foot furnishings showroom in Kensington’s West Howard Antiques District where wares are displayed in stylish vignettes.The duo culls estate and private sales, East Coast flea markets and consignment shops to find their inventory of furniture, lighting and art—then refurbishes many pieces onsite. Says Labonski, “We hunt for items with good bones and great lines and transform them into treasures that become statement pieces.” Inventory is also sold online. 4208 Howard Avenue, Kensington; 202-746-2537. tylerwhitmoreinteriors.com