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Designer’s Choice

Pros share their favorite finds

What I love: “With their timeless beauty, the Arteriors chandelier and Mastour rug are my favorite elements in this Georgetown tasting room. The modern lattice pattern of the rug has just the right scale and the chandelier lends visual harmony.”

—Courtney Griffin, Interior Concepts, Inc.


What I love: “Phillip Jeffries’ Union Square wallcovering is the jewelry that makes this dining room sparkle. Like framed artwork on the ceiling, this paper draws the eye up, visually expanding the space and adding interest to the fifth wall.”

—Debby Cooper, DC Interiors


What I love: “The way muralist Dee Lenehan can transform any space with a small amount of paint and a huge quantity of talent! For a guest bedroom, we incorporated the family’s love of travel in a fun, innovative, and spontaneous two-tone wall mural.”

—Christie Leu, Christie Leu Interiors 


What I love: “The painting, by revered abstract expressionist Paul Jenkins, brings a joyful pop of color to a serene Bethesda primary suite, where custom-designed furnishings and luxurious neutral fabrics imbue the space with elegance.”

—Barbara Hawthorn, Barbara Hawthorn Interiors, Ltd.

Photo: Kenneth M. Wyner Photography

 


What I love: “Arte’s Object Grandeur wall covering because it adds instant architecture to this Vienna home office, instantly elevating the room. The Fog color is so serene, and it’s suede texture helps to absorb sound, removing any of the echoes.”

—Laura Hildebrandt, Interiors by LH


What I love: “With its sculptural presence and timeless craftsmanship, Signature Hardware’s Kateryn Cast Iron Soaking Tub serves as a striking focal point within this central Virginia wet room, enhancing the bath’s refined spa-like atmosphere.”

—Becky Wetzler, ASID Allied, Haus Interior Design, Inc.


What I love: “Benjamin Moore’s Cheating Heart paint adds depth to small spaces like this Vienna home office, creating the feeling of a chic cocoon. A charcoal gray with blue undertones, it works with the room’s moody vibe, giving it a cool, modern edge.”

—Andrea Maaseide, Founder & Principal & Allied Member ASID, Casa Millie


What I love: “Bold yet whimsical, Clarence House’s Asian-inspired Tibet wallpaper is the perfect finishing touch for this Bohemian-styled bath in Bethesda, while Currey & Company’s tumbled seaglass Bayou pendant lends a luxurious vibe.”

—Melissa Broffman, Melissa Broffman Interior Design


What I love: “Phillip Jeffries Rivet Grasscloth Wallcovering instantly transforms this Lake Anna, Virginia, bedroom into a sophisticated retreat that feels like a luxury boutique hotel. Its rich texture and subtle metallic detailing bring depth and sophistication to the space without overpowering it.”

—Bonnie Ammon, Bonnie Ammon Interiors

 


What I love: “As an interior designer, I enjoy finding solutions for small spaces. In one narrow townhouse, we selected a Gladiator workbench for the dining table and paired it with sustainable rubberwood Safavieh chairs. This combination offers great functionality and a unique modern aesthetic.”

—Martina Lipperini, Martina Lipperini Interior Design


What I love: “With a rich faux-bois wallcovering, botanical drapes that softly filter light and cane-backed lacquer chairs, this dining room balances sophistication with warmth in a way that feels timeless for a space that is truly memorable.”

—Katy Anderson, Katy Anderson Interiors

 


What I love: “Animal prints, such as the Kudu pattern rug from Masland Carpets, are a timeless choice. Because it’s polyester, stains won’t stick, so it’s perfect for this grown-up den. Even though it’s a fun design and colorway, it’s quite sophisticated.”

—Skip Sroka, Sroka Design


 

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