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Since opening its doors in 1981, McHale Landscape Design has grown into a full-service, 350+ person design-build firm specializing in high-end residential landscapes. We operate six locations, including three design studios and a private 40-acre nursery, ensuring seamless project execution. Our in-house teams of landscape architects, masons, carpenters, and maintenance professionals allow us to deliver projects with unmatched precision and cohesion—no outsourcing, no finger-pointing, just a unified vision.

McHale Landscape Design is dedicated to creating exceptional residential landscapes that combine artistry, craftsmanship, and horticultural expertise, such as the Northwest DC project with Cathedral views seen here.. For over 40 years, we have designed, built and maintained stunning outdoor spaces, including more than 450 award-winning landscapes.

In today’s fast-paced world, a beautifully designed outdoor space provides a much-needed retreat—a place to relax, entertain, exercise, cook, and reconnect with nature. Since the pandemic and increasing societal stressors, homeowners have placed even greater value on creating personal sanctuaries where they can feel secure, unwind, and truly enjoy their home.

McHale Landscape Design
301-281-6737 | mchalelandscape.com/hd

Ed Ball Designs transformed this underperforming backyard in Arlington, Virginia into a fully functional outdoor living space designed for both everyday family use and entertaining. The project includes a large patio for dining and seating, a custom pergola for shade and structure, an outdoor kitchen, a stucco fireplace for cooler evenings, and a regraded lawn that created a larger, more usable green space.

Large-format concrete pavers were used for the patio, dry-stacked Pennsylvania drystone walls help define the different levels of the yard, and granite countertops were incorporated into the outdoor kitchen. Layered evergreen shrubs, ornamental grasses and seasonal perennials soften the hardscape and provide structure and interest throughout the year.

The result is a backyard that functions as a true extension of the home, with spaces for cooking, dining, relaxing and entertaining throughout the seasons.

Ed Ball Designs
703-433-1863 | edballdesigns.com

Premier Turf and Landscaping was founded in 1995 by Don and Michelle Doxsee in Prince William County, Virginia. The owners recognized a need for a landscaping company that prioritized strong relationships, quality workmanship, and dependable service. From the beginning, their goal was to build a company focused on trust, long-term client relationships and exceptional outdoor spaces. This philosophy continues to guide the company today.

Premier Turf and Landscaping specializes in high-quality residential hardscape and softscape design and construction. The company also provides professional tree removal, pruning and a full range of landscape services designed to enhance and maintain beautiful outdoor environments. Recently, the company worked on one of their most rewarding projects; the transformation of a school playground area. What was once a muddy, bare slope was redesigned into a functional and beautiful outdoor space for students and teachers to enjoy. It’s just one example of how Premier Turf and Landscaping puts people first by offering complete outdoor solutions from concept to completion.

Premier Turf & Landscaping
703-754-3326 | premierturfandlandscaping.com

AIA Capital Area CRAN (Custom Residential Architects Network) was founded on a simple idea: Washington-area residential architects are best served by a unified committee representing the region as a whole. Through the partnership of AIA | DC, AIA Potomac Valley, and AIA Northern Virginia, CRAN supports a residential design community across all three jurisdictions and beyond.

The AIA Capital Area CRAN tri-chapter steering committee organizes monthly programs designed to support the interests and needs of the region’s custom residential architects. Their goal is to address the unique challenges of custom residential practice while providing educational resources that are often more accessible within larger firms.

As a collaborative forum, CRAN fosters the exchange of ideas, experiences, and best practices that shape residential practice. Recent events have included house tours, mentoring events, and continuing education opportunities.

For more information:

AIA Capital Area CRAN Committee Chair – Mary-Margaret Stacy, AIA

AIA|DC CRAN Committee Co-Chairs – Colleen Healey, AIA & Charles Warren, AIA

AIA Potomac Valley CRAN Committee Chair – Mary-Margaret Stacy, AIA

AIA Northern Virginia CRAN Committee Chair – Joshua McKenrick, AIA

Follow on Instagram: @capitalareacran

The Mid-Atlantic chapter of the Professional Remodeling Organization (PRO) announced its 2026 PRO Remodeler of the Year Awards during a gala on February 7th at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Gaithersburg. The awards go to remodeling and custom-building projects in DC, Maryland and Virginia; this year, judges reviewed 131 entries in 32 categories. Media sponsor Home & Design gave its Award of Excellence to a project by BOWA, featured on page 115. All the award-winning projects are listed on the following pages and can be viewed on the chapter’s website: promidatlantic.org.

Home & Design Award of Excellence
BOWA

Basement under $150,000
GRAND: HIVEX Basement Finishing Co.
MERIT: Michael Nash Design, Build & Homes
FINALIST: Honor-Roll Remodeling, LLC
HONORABLE MENTION: Anchor Remodel
Basement $150,000 and over
GRAND: BOWA
GRAND: TriVistaUSA Design +Build
MERIT: Anthony Wilder Design/Build
FINALIST: WINN Design + Build
HONORABLE MENTION: Gilday Renovations
Creative Solutions
GRAND: Honor-Roll Remodeling, LLC
MERIT: The Tailored Closet and PremierGarage
Entire House under $500,000
GRAND: Case Architects & Remodelers
MERIT: Lofft Construction
MERIT: Michael Nash Design, Build & Homes
FINALIST: Beautiful Home Services
FINALIST: Beautiful Home Services
Entire House $500,000 to $750,000
GRAND: Alair Homes Alexandria
MERIT: Sun Design Remodeling Specialists, Inc.
FINALIST: Beautiful Home Services
Entire House over $750,000
GRAND: Blue Star
MERIT: Bolt Builders
FINALIST: BOWA
HONORABLE MENTION: BOWA
HONORABLE MENTION: WINN Design + Build
Interior-Driven Design
GRAND: TriVistaUSA Design + Build
New Custom Home under 4,500 square feet
GRAND: Bolt Builders
Residential Addition under $250,000
GRAND: Michael Nash Design, Build & Homes
MERIT: Bolt Builders
Residential Addition $250,000 to $500,000
GRAND: Foster Remodeling Solutions
MERIT: Metro Design Build Group
FINALIST: Michael Nash Design, Build & Homes
Residential Addition over $500,000
GRAND: Sun Design Remodeling
Specialists, Inc.
MERIT: WINN Design + Build
FINALIST: Anthony Wilder Design/Build
FINALIST: Bowers Design Build
Residential Bath under $50,000
GRAND: Michael Nash Design, Build & Homes
Residential Bath $50,000 to $100,000
GRAND: Zen Renovations
MERIT: Michael Nash Design, Build & Homes
MERIT: BOWA
FINALIST: Beautiful Home Services
FINALIST: Beautiful Home Services
HONORABLE MENTION: Beautiful Home Services
HONORABLE MENTION: Beautiful Home Services
HONORABLE MENTION: Beautiful Home Services
HONORABLE MENTION: House to Home Solutions
HONORABLE MENTION: Anchor Remodel
Residential Bath over $100,000
GRAND: Sun Design Remodeling Specialists, Inc.
MERIT: TriVistaUSA Design + Build
FINALIST: BOWA
HONORABLE MENTION: Michael Nash Design, Build & Homes
HONORABLE MENTION: Boss
Design Center
HONORABLE MENTION: Case Architects & Remodelers
Residential Detached Structure
GRAND: Lofft Construction
MERIT: The Levine Group
FINALIST: The Levine Group
HONORABLE MENTION: The Tailored Closet & PremierGarage
Residential Exterior under $100,000
GRAND: Anchor Remodel
Residential Exterior $100,000 to $200,000
GRAND: Foster Remodeling Solutions
Residential Exterior over $200,000
GRAND: Alair Homes Alexandria
MERIT: Michael Nash Design,
Build & Homes
Residential Exterior Element $30,000 and over
GRAND: Gilday Renovations
Residential Historical Renovation/ Restoration Under $250,000
GRAND: Anchor Remodel
Residential Historical Renovation/ Restoration $250,000 and Over
GRAND: Bowers Design Build
MERIT: Case Architects & Remodelers
FINALIST: MC3 Design
FINALIST: Anthony Wilder Design/Build
Residential Interior under $250,000
GRAND: Anthony Wilder Design/Build
MERIT: BOWA
MERIT: Case Architects & Remodelers
FINALIST: The Levine Group
HONORABLE MENTION: Michael Nash Design, Build & Homes
HONORABLE MENTION: The Tailored Closet & PremierGarage
HONORABLE MENTION: The Tailored Closet & PremierGarage
HONORABLE MENTION: Case Architects & Remodelers
HONORABLE MENTION: Daniels Remodeling
HONORABLE MENTION: Honor-Roll Remodeling, LLC
HONORABLE MENTION: House to Home Solutions
HONORABLE MENTION: Boss Design Center
Residential Interior $250,000 to $500,000
GRAND: BOWA
MERIT: Atlas Moran Construction
MERIT: WINN Design + Build
FINALIST: Foster Remodeling Solutions
FINALIST: Sun Design Remodeling Specialists, Inc.
FINALIST: TriVistaUSA Design + Build
HONORABLE MENTION: Case Architects & Remodelers
Residential Interior over $500,000
GRAND: Sun Design Remodeling Specialists, Inc.
MERIT: Bolt Builders
FINALIST: Bowers Design Build
HONORABLE MENTION: Michael Nash Design, Build & Homes
Residential Interior Element under $30,000
GRAND: BOWA
MERIT: Beautiful Home Services
Residential Interior Element $30,000 and over
GRAND: Gilday Renovations
MERIT: Sun Design Remodeling Specialists, Inc.
FINALIST: Blue Star
Residential Kitchen under $75,000
HONORABLE MENTION: Michael Nash Design, Build & Homes
Residential Kitchen $75,000 to $150,000
GRAND: Alair Homes Alexandria
MERIT: Sun Design Remodeling Specialists, Inc.
FINALIST: Kingston Design Remodeling
HONORABLE MENTION: Beautiful Home Services
HONORABLE MENTION: Sun Design Remodeling Specialists, Inc.
HONORABLE MENTION: Michael Nash Design, Build & Homes
HONORABLE MENTION: Zen Renovations
HONORABLE MENTION: House to Home Solutions
HONORABLE MENTION: Beautiful Home Services
Residential Kitchen over $150,000
GRAND: TriVistaUSA Design + Build
MERIT: Sun Design Remodeling Specialists, Inc.
FINALIST: Sun Design Remodeling Specialists, Inc.
FINALIST: The Levine Group
FINALIST: Coupard Architects
HONORABLE MENTION: Case Architects & Remodelers
HONORABLE MENTION: Beautiful Home Services
HONORABLE MENTION: Sun Design Remodeling Specialists, Inc.
HONORABLE MENTION: Beautiful Home Services
HONORABLE MENTION: BOWA
HONORABLE MENTION: Beautiful Home Services
HONORABLE MENTION: Boss Design Center
Residential Landscape Design/Outdoor Living Area $100,000 to $250,000
HONORABLE MENTION: Michael Nash Design, Build & Homes
Residential Landscape Design/Outdoor Living Area over $250,000
GRAND: BOWA
GRAND: Pristine Acres
MERIT: The Levine Group
MERIT: Kane Landscapes, Inc.
FINALIST: Kane Landscapes, Inc.
FINALIST: Pristine Acres
HONORABLE MENTION: Michael Nash Design, Build & Homes
HONORABLE MENTION: Michael Nash Design, Build & Homes
Universal Design— Entire House/Addition
GRAND: Michael Nash Design, Build & Homes
Universal Design—Interiors
GRAND: Foster Remodeling Solutions

Barbara Hawthorn, Barbara Hawthorn Interiors, Ltd. In-floor radiant heating is a wonderful upgrade that adds comfort and a subtle sense of luxury. And investing in a high-quality shower system, such as a Speakman fixture, is always worthwhile because it’s something you use every single day. barbarahawthorninteriors.com, 703-241-5588 PHOTO: Kenneth M. Wyner Photography

Andrea Maaseide, Casa Millie Choose finishes and fixtures that feel right, not just look right. The way a faucet sits in your hand or tile feels beneath your bare feet matters more than you might think. casamillie.com, 571-459-2136

Hannah Goldberg, Hannah Charlotte Interiors Bringing in a fresh set of eyes can reveal surprising opportunities—the same space can often work harder and more beautifully with a bit of creative thinking. When selecting plumbing fixtures, begin with the architectural language of the home. The most successful pieces feel sculptural yet restrained, with details that elevate the design without overwhelming the space. hannahcharlotteinteriors.com PHOTO: Jenn Verrier

Bonnie Ammon, Bonnie Ammon Interiors Invest in architectural upgrades like custom millwork, integrated lighting, recessed niches and thoughtful trim details. Layering natural materials such as honed stone, warm wood and timeless metals brings depth and warmth. Incorporate dimmable lighting and concealed storage to maintain serenity. bonnieammoninteriors.com, 703-778-57

Sarita Simpson, Interior Matter We gravitate toward natural stone for countertops and backsplashes—materials like marble, quartzite and limestone. Natural stone brings depth, movement and subtle variation that simply cannot be replicated, and those organic qualities add a quiet richness to the space. interiormatter.com, 202-900-3818

Laura Fox, Laura Fox Interior Design, LLC I designed this primary bath in Brookeville, Maryland, to deliver the ultimate luxury experience,” reveals Laura Fox of Laura Fox Interior Design, LLC. “We positioned the tub to fully capture the stunning views, complemented by a striking Visual Comfort chandelier. The space is wrapped in elegant porcelain marble and accented with charcoal trim, creating a refined and serene retreat.” laurafoxinteriordesign.com PHOTO: Stacy Zarin Goldberg

Catherine Troxell, Grace Thomas Designs gracethomasdesigns.com PHOTO: Christy Kosnic Photography

Laura Hildebrandt, Interiors by LH ​interiorsbylh.com, 571-334-6476 PHOTO: Christy Kosnic Photography

Becky Wetzler, Haus Interior Design hausinteriordesign.com, 240-907-7465 PHOTO: Keyanna Bowen | STYLIST: Limonata Creative

Joyce Pearl, Interior Concepts, Inc. interiorconceptsinc.com, 410-224-7366 PHOTO: Stylish Productions

Ann Gottlieb, Ann Gottlieb Design PLLC anngottliebdesign.com, 571-771-9357 PHOTO: Angela Newton Roy Photography

Jamie Merida, Jamie Merida Interiors jamiemerida.com, 410-819-8666 PHOTO: Robert Radifera

The Design Collective DC (DCDC) is a dynamic network of interior designers and industry professionals dedicated to advancing collaboration, professional growth, and design excellence across the Washington, DC region. The organization bridges emerging and established talent, creating meaningful opportunities for connection, education, and growth.

Through curated events, educational programming, and strategic partnerships, members gain access to valuable resources that help them grow sustainable practices and stay ahead in an evolving industry. DCDC strengthens the connection between designers and the public, highlighting the importance of working with experienced, qualified professionals.

Member Highlights & Opportunities

• Curated networking events that foster meaningful industry connections
• Educational programming and panel discussions with design leaders
• Business development resources for emerging and established designers
• Opportunities for collaboration across trades and disciplines
• Community-building initiatives that support a strong local design network

What’s Ahead
DCDC continues to expand its impact with an upcoming Spring/Summer networking series, new panel discussions focused on business growth and design trends, and expansion of membership and strategic partnerships throughout the DC design community.

Learn more about membership and upcoming events by visiting designcollectivedc.com and follow on Instagram at @designcollectivedc

The change to daylight saving time this month welcomed sunlight into the dinner hour—a perfect excuse to take the last meal of the day outside. Here are three spaces perfect for springtime al fresco dining, imagined by local designers for houses in Maryland and Virginia.

For this Arlington, Virginia, house designed by New York firm Resolution: 4 Architecture, Washington, DC–based landscape architecture firm Moody Graham created a large dining area in the courtyard. Read more about the project, featured in our September/October 2022 issue. Read More… PHOTO: Allen Russ

As part of a garden renovation for a Mediterranean-inspired house in McLean, Virginia, Washington, DC–based landscape architecture firm Oehme, van Sweden fashioned a dining terrace with bluestone surrounded by crape myrtle. Read more about the project, featured in our May/June 2024 issue. Read More… PHOTO: Andrea Hanks

Two Virginia design firms, landscape architects Horn & Co. and Lauren Liess Interior Design, collaborated to imagine a gravel terrace surrounded by hydrangeas and roses for a 1905 landmarked property in Chevy Chase, Maryland. Read more about the project, featured in our May/June 2025 issue. Read More… PHOTO: Allen Russ