While reimagining the interiors of an abode on Virginia’s Lake Anna, Bonnie Ammon tackled the 1990s kitchen, dominated by a tiered, L-shaped island beneath an obtrusive bulkhead. “The new vision was clean lines, timeless materials and tons of storage,” says Ammon, who removed the bulkhead and traded out the problematic island for one 10-foot-long with a cooktop, food prep and seating for eight.
Welcome additions include a huge walk-in pantry; a sleek bar area that replaced an unused desk; and Sub-Zero and Wolf appliances. Custom cabinetry is paired with marble countertops and a ceramic-tile backsplash. Armac hardware and Visual Comfort pendants lend pizazz.
bonnieammoninteriors.com
703-778-5755
Clients with a vacation home on Hilton Head Island wanted to channel a little of its casual beach vibe in their permanent residence in McLean. During a renovation of the main floor by Bowers Design Build, they requested neutral, calming tones in the new kitchen—along with more practical changes: increased cooking and entertainment space, better storage and a central island where the family of four could gather for quick meals, homework or just to keep the cook company.
Because the owners rarely used the formal spaces in the house, Bowers converted the large living room into an intimate combination dining and sitting room. The former dining room and kitchen were combined to create a spacious, well-organized kitchen that answers all their needs. Crystal Cabinets are topped with Calacatta Valentini polished quartz. A ceramic backsplash by Roca Tile, satin nickel hardware and Circa Lighting pendants complete the space, which conveys the serene, understated feel the owners desired.
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Bowers Design Build
bowersdesignbuild.com
703-506-0845
The owners of a home in Rockville tapped Jack Rosen Custom Kitchens to transform their dated and dysfunctional kitchen into a stylish space where they could comfortably cook and entertain. Headed by Stephanie Fried, the design team reconfigured the layout around a large island with room for gathering, food prep and casual meals. The breakfast nook features a beverage bar and wine fridge. A walk-in pantry and seldom-used desk made way for an appliance wall and storage; an appliance garage keeps clutter at bay. The cooktop, which took up space on the island, was traded for a range that anchors the rear wall of the kitchen. An elegant custom hood clad in white-painted wood creates an attractive focal point above it.
The clients specified a traditional, Old-World aesthetic characterized by glass-fronted cabinets from Elmwood Cabinetry with decorative edging and leaded mullion details. Classic design elements abound, from mitered-edge Cambria countertops and marble backsplash from Architessa to brick floors in a herringbone pattern and a fireclay undermount sink by Rohl paired with Waterstone polished-brass fixtures. A palette of crisp white and shades of taupe and gray conveys a look of understated sophistication.
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jackrosen.com
301-984-9484
A kitchen in Hamilton, Virginia, needed work. The original layout was claustrophobic and poorly laid out, and the clients wanted better function and an updated look. They hired Abbey Design + Remodel for the job.
The design team cut back the wall that separated the kitchen from the living room to create a sense of openness. The range wall shifted to make room for a walk-in pantry behind it. An obtrusive peninsula made way for a large central island that offers plenty of room to work as well as a space for family and friends to gather. The improved layout also created a more efficient work triangle. The relocated range wall now provides a focal point.
Floor-to-ceiling Koch cabinetry with Top Knobs hardware features a row of transom cabinets near the ceiling that showcases the owners’ pottery collection. A Thermador appliance package and a Kohler apron-front sink contribute to the high-end feel of the space. Quartz countertops and a backsplash of glossy-white Lungarno waterjet mosaic tile completes the look.
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abbeyremodel.com
703-450-8181
While a custom home masterminded by architecture firm WCRA was under construction in McLean, J. Paul Lobkovich and Emily Neifeld of Lobkovich were tapped to collaborate on the expansive kitchen with interior designer Tracy Morris. The mandate was “to create areas within the larger kitchen that would be organic, family-friendly, ordered and beautiful,” recalls Neifeld. “Function ruled the day.”
The design team conceived zones to accommodate the family’s needs. The front, or public, zone where the family gathers is anchored by a range wall with a statement hood of blackened stainless steel trimmed in brass and lined with integrated LED lights. Behind that wall, a separate zone concealed from the main kitchen makes cleanup easy; a walk-in pantry is easily accessible from that area. A kids’ zone for studying is defined by a slatted wall while an additional desk is dedicated to management of household functions.
Signature Custom Cabinetry combines cabinets in Benjamin Moore’s Hale Navy with natural wood cabinets in stained, glazed hickory. The countertops are Caesarstone and the backsplash on the range wall is quartzite. A Parsons-style, counter-height table made of ash provides seating at the island.
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lobkovich.com
703-462-2662
Bethesda homeowners turned to Josh Hildreth Interiors to devise an overhaul of their kitchen, dining area and pantry. “We gutted the spaces and reimagined them with a 19th-century-barn aesthetic,” says founder Josh Hildreth, who conveyed the desired look via vintage and artisanal architectural features. Antique chestnut columns and beams embellish the kitchen ceiling, which is clad in wire-brushed, reclaimed shiplap oak; the pantry and dining area ceiling panels are made of V-groove ash. The same chestnut clads existing structural columns that have been reduced to less obtrusive proportions.
Antique stone flooring imported from the Cotswolds distinguishes the pantry, and hand-painted French tiles create a focal point above the range. Swedish antiques are interspersed with Wood-Mode kitchen cabinetry and Brookhaven pantry cabinets (both sourced through Aidan Design) to conjure a collected-over-time look.
A second door to the pantry improved circulation throughout the refinished space, which now features an attractive approach from the garage (the home’s main point of entry) and a workspace for flower arranging. A new fireplace beckons from the dining area, where an 18th-century Swedish chandelier hangs above the table.
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joshhildrethinteriors.com
804-239-8155
Home & Design and members of the design community gathered at Stuart Kitchens in Annapolis on November 16th to celebrate the Fall 2022 issue of Chesapeake Views. Guests socialized and perused the company’s high-end kitchen and bath vignettes.
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Sponsored by the MBIA, this annual awards program honors architecture, construction and remodeling projects in the greater Washington, DC, area. A full list of 2022 winners follows, along with photos of a number of award-winning projects.
| FAR EAST Textile designer Lisa Fine is drawn to patterns that conjure India’s rich colors and delicate botanical motifs. Her latest collection speaks to that inspiration with Zahra, a floral print on a cotton-linen blend that comes in five colorways; Madder Red/Teal is pictured. lisafine.com |
| PILLOW TALK Ann Gish, maker of elegant bedding and decorative pillows, has created Majorelle, named for a botanical garden in Marrakech. The line of embroidered linens depicts arboreal motifs in lush green hues. Find at Rue IV in the Washington Design Center. anngish.com; ruefour.com |
| LAP OF LUXURY Clarke & Clarke’s Botanical Wonders collection is ripe with floral and botanical motifs emblazoned on sumptuous jacquards, embroidered velvets, linens and linen-cotton blends. A sofa in Waterlily linen is pictured with lavish pillows from the line. Find at Kravet in the Washington Design Center. kravet.com |
| VIVA ITALIA La Vita Giardino, a collection of performance fabrics by interior designer Alessandra Branca of Casa Branca, celebrates decorative motifs prevalent in her native Italy. The four reversible patterns and single solid are weather-, stain- and fade-resistant and come in four colorways; Giardino Nero is pictured. casabranca.com |
| WORLD’S END Ancient cave paintings depicting the flora and fauna of Central American rainforests inspired The Vale London’s Mighty Jungle. Printed on cotton in four colorways (Midnight is pictured), the pattern is part of the World’s End Collection, available at Rue IV. thevalelondon.co.uk; ruefour.com |
| FRESH FIELD Interior and fabric designer Mally Skok has teamed with Stout Textiles on the Capricorn collection, a line of six cheerful, colorful florals, ikats and suzanis conceived and handpainted by Skok. The fabrics come in 100-percent cotton and linen-cotton blends. estout.com |
| TERRA FIRMA Virginia designer Lauren Liess’ Habitat Collection for Architessa includes the Terra series of terracotta tile, handmade and hand-painted in the U.S. Patterns range from florals and botanicals to Infinity Square (pictured), a geometric interplay that creates undulating diamonds on the wall. architessa.com |
| ORGANIC OEUVRE Exmore, Virginia-based New Ravenna celebrates nature with a new mosaic collection called Biome. Organized by ecosystem—tundra, aquatic, forest, grassland and desert—the line includes artful motifs in a range of finishes and textures, from polished to honed, tumbled and pillowed tile. Pictured: Amaranth from the forest series. newravenna.com |
| HANG FIRE Handcrafted in Portugal, Theia’s earthenware tiles are pressed, fired and painted according to centuries-old techniques. The company’s collections range from classic to cutting-edge contemporary. Gaudí, a rosette design based on crocheted blankets, comes in 26 colorways, including yellow sun (pictured). theiatiles.com |
| MOORISH STYLE Walker Zanger’s Andalucia Collection evokes traditional Moorish architecture with arabesques, filigree-like details and other classical motifs. Handmade in the company’s Mexico factory, the glazed-terracotta line features Fez—a floral design rendered in hexagonal forms. Available in five hues, from Blanco Matte (pictured) to Azure. walkerzanger.com |
| CAFÉ COOL Conceived by Ini Archibong for Knoll, the Archibong Collection of bistro tables and chairs channels a light, feminine spirit via a slender profile. The round and square tables complement side and armchairs in a selection of bold and neutral hues. knoll.com |
| CLASSIC FORM Handcrafted in Richmond of high-performance aluminum, the Virginia Bench with X Back by McKinnon and Harris brings classic form to the garden with its gently curved arms and tapered legs. Find in two-, three- and four-seat versions, with or without cushions; a range of powder-coated finishes is available. mckinnonharris.com |
| FINISHING TOUCH Ethimo teamed with Spanish design brand Studiopepe to create Bulbi, a line of six concrete planters in a range of sizes and geometric shapes perfect for mixing and matching. The vessels’ rough surfaces and earth tones conjure a connection with nature that inspired the collection’s name. ethimo.com/en/collection/bulbi |
| COCKTAIL TIME Dometic MoBar 300 S, a mobile beverage bar, carries the party outdoors with a single-zone refrigerator; a roto-molded basket that keeps drinks cold; and dry storage for napkins and accessories. Constructed with professional-grade stainless-steel; larger and smaller models are also available. dometic.com/mobar |
| FRESH FABRIC The Serena Dugan outdoor collection features five of the textile designer’s signature patterns, updated with new performance fabric and a fresh, vibrant color palette. Bahia, a palm leaf design inspired by the lush foliage of Brazil, is pictured in the Ivy colorway, one of three. serenadugan.com |
| SOFT SELL Nicoya, an outdoor fabric collection by Romo, embraces soft, textural wovens and solution-dyed acrylic velvets that are durable and colorfast. Twelve designs range from geometrics and stripes to colorful, small-scale patterns, houndstooth and tapestry-style motifs, all in a wide choice of colorways. Find at the Washington Design Center. romo.com |
| GAME DAY The weather-resistant Tangent Pool Table from JANUS et Cie boasts a powder-coated-steel frame on iroko-wood legs with a playing surface of solution-dyed acrylic made to withstand an exterior setting. A Tangent Cue Rack of the same materials is also available; both can be finished in black or white. janusetcie.com |
