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A burlwood nightstand from Modern History is paired with a Joss & Main bed and velvet drapes.

Villa Nova drapery fabric in the same white as the walls is a backdrop for understated living room furnishings. The leather-covered Lee sofa pulls up to nesting coffee tables. A mustard-hued chair is from Room & Board.

Grand Award: Whole House, Traditional

Aligned Design Interiors

Inspired by European travel, the owners of a circa-1920s home in DC envisioned a remodel that would channel Old World charm in livable spaces. They tapped designer Sarah Brady to modernize the interiors while incorporating historically inspired details such as dentil molding, wainscoting, herringbone floors and ceiling medallions. Brady combined heirlooms and relics from the couple’s travels with reclaimed Oriental rugs, tasseled draperies and classic furnishings. A vibrant color palette animates the traditional spaces.

"The project achieved its goals."
Kelley Proxmire, jurist

Interior Design: Sarah Brady, Aligned Design Interiors. Renovation Contracting: Leveille Home Improvement Consultants, Inc.

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