Exterior Medics, Inc
Grand: Residential Exterior $50,000 to $100,000
Michael Nash Design, Build & Homes
Region 2 Southeast: Basement $100,000 to $250,000; Merit: Basement $100,000 to $250,000
Michael Nash Design, Build & Homes
Grand: Residential Addition Under $100,000
Metro Building and Remodeling Group, llc
Grand for Basement Over $250,000
FineCraft Contractors, Inc.
CotY Award Winner | Best of Houzz 2014-2020
Blue Star
2020 Contractor of the Year Awards
Alair Homes - Arlington
Residential Addition $100,000 to $250,000
Residential Addition $100,000 to $250,000
Arlington clients tapped Alair Homes to build a master suite addition to their classic Colonial abode—specifying a clean, modern aesthetic and natural light “pouring in from all directions.” Luther Paul Weber, AIA, Architect, accomplished this goal by incorporating floor-to-ceiling windows and unique features such as a retractable wall, perimeter light box and vaulted ceiling. The glass shower offers linear drains and curbless entry. A bay window in the master bedroom extends down to the existing room below, conveying an integrated appearance from the exterior. The finished space is functional and beautiful, realizing the owners’ vision for their home.
Alair Homes - Arlington
202-409-1280 • alairhomes.com/arlington
2020 Contractor of the Year Awards
Luxurious City Living
City Living Redefined
Family Home Reimaged
Light-Filled Stairway
Blue Star
Contact: 202-544-2274 • bluestardesignbuild.com
For more than 35 years, FineCraft has embraced a collaborative approach, encouraging both homeowners and architects to adopt the philosophy that each project is as successful as the team players who work together on it.
CotY Award Winner | Best of Houzz 2014-2020
FineCraft was tapped to design a 2,000-square-foot kitchen/family room addition to a vintage, 1940s house in Chevy Chase. To maintain a seamless connection between old and new, the addition, containing a spacious new kitchen and family room, continues the eight-foot ceilings in the existing home—and rejuvenates the dark, compartmentalized original rooms with a flood of natural light. Beams have been installed in both the kitchen and family room that give dimension to both spaces. Black-framed windows and doors create clean-lined contrast against white walls.
The remodeled kitchen centers on an island topped with Belgian bluestone. Space from the garage has been appropriated to create a mudroom and laundry area, leaving a half-garage for storage. The dated attic is now an en-suite bedroom with an office.
Special Features
FineCraft Contractors, Inc.
301-330-9191 • finecraftcontractors.com
Photos by Susie Soleimani Photography
Metro Building & Remodeling Group is an award-winning, design-build remodeling firm and custom home-builder. Typical projects include kitchens, bathrooms, finished basements, home additions, whole house remodels and more.
Grand for Basement Over $250,000
A basement in Ashburn, Virginia, was designed and remodeled by Metro Building and Remodeling Group for a family that loves sports, games and entertaining.
The project features a spacious recreation room centering on three large-screen TVs. Adjacent to the area, a custom wet bar boasts another TV. A kids’ playroom is separated from the rec room and bar by a custom, oversized barn door; windows allow adults to supervise without entering
the playroom.
A home office easily converts to a guest room with a full bath. The lower-level space also includes a fully equipped home gym, half bath, storage areas and the home’s mechanical systems. A photo of this project was the most-saved basement photo on Houzz in 2019.
Special Features
Metro Building and Remodeling Group, llc
571-437-2389 • metrobuildingandremodeling.com
Michael Nash Design, Build & Homes combines style and function in a bright, welcoming addition intended to enhance visits by extended family.
Grand: Residential Addition Under $100,000
A retired couple in Mount Vernon, Virginia, wished to update and expand their rambler for themselves and their visiting children and grandkids. They contacted Michael Nash Design, Build & Homes for a job that would enclose the home’s old carport and renovate the unfinished attic above it.
The design team widened the structure and enclosed it to create a sunroom that can double as a garage. The upstairs room is embellished with drywall, trim work and carpeting; currently, it’s a game room with a ping pong table, but it can easily be converted into a study in future. The upper level is brightened by skylights and recessed lighting.
Special Features
Michael Nash Design, Build & Homes
703-641-9800 • michael-nash.com
Clients asked Michael Nash Design, Build & Homes to create a pub-like environment that would foster their love of wine and the Washington Capitals.
Region 2 Southeast: Basement $100,000 to $250,000; Merit: Basement $100,000 to $250,000
Michael Nash Design, Build & Homes was hired to transform a run-of-the-mill basement into a pub-style space with a bar, wine cellar and, down the hall, a gym and full bath. The owners, avid hockey fans, also requested space for showcasing their Washington Capitals memorabilia.
The Michael Nash team designed a dark-stained, cherry-wood bar topped with granite and featuring seating on leather stools. Storage is concealed behind a wall of display shelves beside the bar. A custom, arched door leads to the wine cellar, which boasts mahogany wine racks, beaded wood paneling and climate control. A stone fireplace wall beckons from one corner of the room.
Special Features
Michael Nash Design Build & Homes
703-641-9800 • michael-nash.com
Exterior Medics provides lifetime building solutions so that you can focus on what’s most important to you.
Grand: Residential Exterior $50,000 to $100,000
A red-brick Colonial in Great Falls, Virginia, badly needed improvements to its mundane exterior. The homeowners hired Exterior Medics for an overhaul that would create curb appeal and a classic look. Their mandate: They didn’t want to be able to recognize the house once the job was done.
Exterior Medics dramatically transformed the home’s exterior via a thoughtful and collaborative process. The original drab brick is now white, and black-painted shutters have been installed for contrast; black gutters add definition to the lines of the residence. A handcrafted metal railing replaced a solid-wood rail above the front entry, which welcomes visitors through a bold, green-painted front door.
Special Features
Exterior Medics, Inc.
703-942-6553 • exteriormedics.com
The National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI) Metro DC Chapter announced the 2020 Contractor of the Year Awards during a ceremony at the Bolger Center in Potomac, Maryland, on February 8. The awards go to remodeling and custom-building projects in DC, Maryland and Virginia; this year, judges reviewed 160 submissions in 41 categories. Media sponsor Home & Design gave its Award of Excellence to a project by Anthony Wilder Design/Build. A list of the award-winning projects appears below and can be viewed on the chapter’s website, narimetrodc.org
Home & Design Award of Excellence
Anthony Wilder Design/Build
Residential Bath under $25,000
GRAND: Balaton Builders
Residential Bath $25,000 to $50,000
GRAND: Abbey Design + Remodel
MERIT: Michael Nash Design, Build & Homes
FINALISTS: AC Remodeling, Inc., Abbey Design Center
Residential Bath $50,001 to $75,000
GRAND: Murphy’s Design, Inc.
MERIT: Abbey Design + Remodel
FINALIST: Abbey Design + Remodel
Residential Bath $75,001 to $100,000
GRAND: Bowers Design Build
MERIT: Michael Nash Design, Build & Homes
Residential Bath over $100,000
GRAND: Michael Nash Design, Build & Homes
MERIT: The Levine Group Architects & Builders, Inc.
Residential Kitchen under $30,000
GRAND: KBR Kitchen & Bath (Virginia)
Residential Kitchen $30,000 to $60,000
GRAND: Alair Homes
MERIT: Abbey Design + Remodel
FINALIST: Balaton Builders
Residential Kitchen $60,001 to $100,000
GRAND: Sun Design Remodeling Specialists, Inc.
MERIT: Abbey Design + Remodel
FINALIST: TriVistaUSA
Residential Kitchen $100,001 to $150,000
GRAND: Winn Design+Build
MERIT: Sun Design Remodeling Specialists, Inc.
FINALIST: Kleppinger Design Group Inc.
Residential Kitchen over $150,000
GRAND: Bowers Design Build, Sun Design Remodeling Specialists, Inc.
MERIT: The Levine Group Architects & Builders, Inc.
FINALISTS: Michael Nash Design, Build & Homes, Abbey Design + Remodel
Residential Interior under $100,000
GRAND: Finesse Design Remodeling
MERIT: KBR Kitchen & Bath Design & Build (Virginia)
FINALIST: Abbey Design + Remodel
Residential Interior $100,000 to $250,000
GRAND: Atlas Moran Construction
MERIT: Sun Design Remodeling Specialists, Inc.
FINALIST: Synergy Design & Construction
Residential Interior $250,001 to $500,000
GRAND: BOWA
MERIT: Bowers Design Build
FINALIST: Synergy Design & Construction
Residential Interior over $500,000
GRAND: Blue Star
MERIT: Michael Nash Design, Build & Homes
Residential Interior Element under $30,000
GRAND: TriVistaUSA
MERIT: The Levine Group Architects & Builders, Inc.
FINALIST: Sun Design Remodeling Specialists, Inc.
Residential Interior Element $30,000 and over
GRAND: Brazilian Floors, LLC
MERIT: Blue Star
Commercial Interior
GRAND: Daniels Design & Remodeling, Inc.
Residential Addition under $100,000
GRAND: Michael Nash Design, Build & Homes
MERIT: Heltzelhaus, Inc.
Residential Addition $100,000 to $250,000
GRAND: Alair Homes
MERIT: Michael Nash Design, Build & Homes
Residential Addition over $250,000
GRAND: Winn Design+Build
MERIT: Smiley Renovations
FINALIST: Landis Architects/Builders
Residential Exterior under $50,000
GRAND: Spectrum Design Build, Inc.
MERIT: Presidential Exteriors
Residential Exterior $50,000 to $100,000
GRAND: Exterior Medics, Inc.
Residential Exterior $100,001 to $200,000
GRAND: Sun Design Remodeling Specialists, Inc.
MERIT: Alco Products Co., Inc.
Residential Exterior over $200,000
GRAND: Bowers Design Build
Entire House under $250,000
GRAND: Michael Nash Design, Build & Homes
MERIT: Heltzelhaus, Inc.
FINALIST: Lofft Construction
Entire House $250,000 to $500,000
GRAND: Atlas Moran Construction
MERIT: Michael Nash Design, Build & Homes
Entire House $500,001 to $750,000
GRAND: Anthony Wilder Design/Build
MERIT: Finesse Design Remodeling
FINALIST: Landis Architects/Builders
Entire House $750,001 to $1,000,000
GRAND: Blue Star
MERIT: FineCraft Contractors, Inc.
FINALIST: Gilday Renovations
Entire House over $1,000,000
GRAND: BOWA
MERIT: Balaton Builders
FINALIST: Glass Construction, Inc.
Green—Entire House/Addition Projects
GRAND: Schroeder Design/Build, Inc.
Universal Design - Entire House
GRAND: Schroeder Design/Build, Inc.
Residential Historical Renovation/Restoration under $250,000
GRAND: Kingston Design Remodeling
MERIT: Spectrum Design Build, Inc.
Residential Historical Renovation/Restoration $250,000 and over
GRAND: Glass Construction, Inc.
MERIT: The Levine Group Architects & Builders, Inc.
FINALIST: Landis Architects/Builders
Basement under $100,000
GRAND: Balaton Builders
MERIT: TriVistaUSA
FINALIST: Abbey Design Center
Basement $100,000 to $250,000
GRAND: TriVistaUSA
MERIT: Michael Nash Design, Build & Homes
FINALIST: BOWA
Basement over $250,000
GRAND: Metro Building and Remodeling Group
MERIT: Hopkins & Porter Construction, Inc.
FINALIST: Sun Design Remodeling Specialists, Inc.
Residential Detached Structure
GRAND: Alexander Design/Build Group
MERIT: Winn Design+Build
Residential Landscape Design/Outdoor Living under $100,000
GRAND: The Levine Group Architects & Builders, Inc.
MERIT: Heltzelhaus, Inc.
Residential Landscape Design/Outdoor Living $100,000 to $250,000
GRAND: Michael Nash Design, Build & Homes
Residential Landscape Design/Outdoor Living over $250,000
GRAND: Winn Design+Build
MERIT: Michael Nash Design, Build & Homes
The Excellence in Landscape Awards, sponsored by the Landscape Contractors Association of Maryland, DC and Virginia, recognize exceptional garden design throughout the region. This annual competition is judged by industry experts who vote in more than a dozen residential and commercial categories.
Features on four winning projects follow; all 2019 residential winners are listed below.
Modern ClassicA McLean residence gains curb appeal and functional elegance
Subtle RenewalPrized plants and vintage materials fuel a Great Falls makeover
Play StationA backyard redo in Northern Virginia adds resort-worthy amenities
Sky HighA Shenandoah retreat gains a pool scape as dramatic as its hilltop views
DECADE AWARDS
McHALE LANDSCAPE DESIGN, INC.
Swinks Mill Residence for Total Residential Contracting; A Bethesda Property for Total Residential Contracting; Easton Residence for Total Residential Contracting; Primavera Estate for Total Residential Contracting.
DISTINCTION AWARDS
FINE EARTH LANDSCAPE, INC.
Mansfield Residence for Residential Maintenance; Shapiro Residence for Residential Maintenance.
WHEAT'S LANDSCAPE DESIGN + CONSTRUCTION
Glenbrook Road Family Retreat for Outdoor Living Area (Design/Build).
KANE LANDSCAPES, INC.
Odeh Residence for Outdoor Living Area (Design/Build).
LAND & WATER DESIGN
Virginia Resort Style Living for Craftsmanship (Design/Build).
McHALE LANDSCAPE DESIGN, INC.
A Reserve Residence for Total Residential Contracting); Oak Hill Residence for Front Residential Planting & Entranceway; Southern Maryland Residence for Craftsmanship; Alexandria Residence for Craftsmanship; Old Town Residence for Craftsmanship.
ROSSEN LANDSCAPE
The Anderson Residence for Outdoor Living Area.
GRAND AWARDS
COLAO & PETER LUXURY OUTDOOR LIVING
Shenandoah Retreat for Craftsmanship; Modern Farmhouse for Craftsmanship; Great Falls Modern for Craftsmanship (Design/Build).
FINE EARTH LANDSCAPE, INC.
Pino Residence for Front Residential Planting & Entranceway; Dahut Residence for Residential Maintenance; Heller Residence for Residential Maintenance; Potomac Entrance for Front ResidentialPlanting & Entranceway; Bethesda Modern Garden for Total Residential Contracting.
LAND & WATER DESIGN
Running Brooke Contemporary Water Feature for Outdoor Living Area.
McHALE LANDSCAPE DESIGN, INC.
Great Falls Residence for Total Residential Contracting; Arlington Residence for Craftsmanship; Hunting Crest Residence for Outdoor Living Area; Spring Hill Residence for Craftsmanship.
PLANTED EARTH LANDSCAPING, INC.
Leesburg Residence for Residential Maintenance; Chesterfield Residence for Total Residential Contracting; NW DC Residence for Residential Maintenance; NW Residence for Residential Maintenance.
ROSSEN LANDSCAPE
The Altman Residence for Residential Maintenance.
SURROUNDS LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE & CONSTRUCTION
Ingleside for Total Residential Contracting (Design/Build); Bress Residence for Outdoor Living Area (Design/Build); Residence at Bradmoor for Outdoor Living Area (Design/Build); Admirals Hill for Total Residential Contracting (Design/Build); Residence at Meadow Lane for Outdoor Living Area (Design/Build); Stout Residence Total Residential Contracting (Design/Build).
HONORABLE MENTION AWARDS
COLAO & PETER LUXURY OUTDOOR LIVING
Annapolis Wooded Oasis for Craftsmanship (Design/Build).
FINE EARTH LANDSCAPE, INC.
Astrove Residence for Residential Maintenance; Glazer Residence for Residential Maintenance; Madigan Residence for Residential Maintenance; Green Residence for Outdoor Living Area; Siegel Residence for Residential Maintenance.
LIVE GREEN LANDSCAPE ASSOCIATES
Clarksville Residence for Outdoor Living Area (Design/Build).
MICHAEL NASH DESIGN, BUILD& HOMES
Residential Exterior (Broome) for Outdoor Living Area.
ROSSEN LANDSCAPE
The Lach Residence for Total Residential Contracting (Design/Build).
The winners of the 2019 Maryland Building Industry Association awards were honored during a ceremony last fall at Historic Savage Mill in Savage, Maryland. Sponsored by the MBIA’s Remodelers and Custom Builders Council, these annual awards celebrate residential and commercial work in Maryland. This year, 18 projects were submitted in 18 categories; a jury of industry professionals evaluated each project based on quality of construction, difficulty, value and cost effectiveness, creative design approach and sensitivity to the existing structure. The winning residential projects are listed below.
AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE
CUSTOM HOME
Over $2 million
Bayview Builders, Land’s End Residence, Annapolis, MD
$1 million-$2 million
Bayview Builders, Spa Creek Residence, Annapolis, MD
WHOLE HOUSE RENOVATION
Over $1 million
Owings Brothers Contracting, Westbrook Contemporary, Baltimore, MD
Under $500,000
Owings Brothers Contracting, Modern Whole House Remodel, Halethorpe, MD
KITCHEN REMODEL
Over $400,000
Bayview Builders, Woodmore Kitchen Renovation, Bowie, MD
$200,000-$400,000
Delbert Adams Construction Group LLC, Elegant Entertaining, Baltimore, MD
$100,000-$200,000
ADR Builders, Timonium Kitchen Addition, Timonium, MD
BATHROOM/REMODEL
Over $90,000
Delbert Adams Construction Group LLC, Gentleman’s Spa Retreat, Cockeysville, MD
$70,000-$90,000
ADR Builders, Bolton Hill Master Bathroom, Baltimore, MD
$50,000-$70,000
T.W. Ellis, Bowen Bathroom, Churchville, MD
INTERIOR REMODEL
FineCraft Contractors, Inc., Horseshoe Lane, Potomac, MD
EXTERIOR REMODEL
T.W. Ellis, Davitt Residence, Easton, MD
GREEN BUILDING
Energy Services Group, Green Home Renovation, Fort Washington, MD
OUTDOOR LIVING
ADR Builders, Arcadia Screened Porch, Baltimore, MD
SPECIALTY AND/OR DETAILS
Owings Brothers Contracting, Wine Room Extraordinaire, Potomac, MD
OTHER
T.W. Ellis, Vanhorn Residence, Lutherville-Timonium, MD
SILVER MERIT AWARD
KITCHEN REMODEL
$100,000-$200,000
T.W. Ellis, Hussain Kitchen, Laurel, MD
Laura Fox, Laura Fox Interior Design, LLC
laurafoxinteriordesign.com
The first thing I consider when selecting fabrics is how my clients live. How will the spaces be used? What is the budget? From there, we hone in on vendors and types of fabric. Based on how much “punch” we want to give, pattern, color and texture will then be the deciding factors.
—Laura Fox, Laura Fox Interior Design, LLC
Bonnie Ammon, Bonnie Ammon Interiors
bonnieammoninteriors.com, 703-778-5755
When selecting fabrics, I start with a textured solid for the furniture piece and add graphic, colorful fabrics for throw pillows. Let’s face it—most of us like change but don’t want to spend thousands to reupholster a sofa. Pillows are an easy, cost-effective way to make that change.
—Bonnie Ammon, Bonnie Ammon Interiors
Jamie Merida, Jamie Merida Interiors
jamiemerida.com, 410-819-8666
We love pattern play! A simple color palette allows you to incorporate lots of patterns and textures. Fabric on the walls provides even more texture than wallpaper and works well with geometric patterns. You can combine geometrics without them looking busy if you keep the colors consistent.
—Jamie Merida, Jamie Merida Interiors
Barbara Hawthorn
Barbara Hawthorn Interiors
703-241-5588
DuVäl Reynolds
DuVäl Design, LLC
703-989-0521
Melanie Whittington
Whittington Design Studio
703-533-3705
Andrea Maaseide, Allied ASID, Studio 320 Interior Design
studio-320.com, 571-459-2136
Any fabric scheme starts with inspiration. It can come from a pattern, a rug, artwork or a favorite hotel. I then create a story, considering the fabric’s application and incorporating scale, pattern and texture. Every story has its main characters—eye-catching draperies or accents—and supporting characters, which are the foundational pieces. Each enhances the other.
—Andrea Maaseide, Allied ASID, Studio 320 Interior Design
Cathy Purple Cherry
Purple Cherry Architects
410-990-1700
Laura Hildebrandt, Interiors by LH, LLC
interiorsbylh.com, 571-334-6476
Using many different fabrics adds layers and texture to a room. Having one color run through all of them connects the patterns, providing continuity to a design. Throwing in an animal print acts as a neutral and adds a dash of unexpected whimsy to the room.
—Laura Hildebrandt, IFDA, NKBA, Interiors by LH, LLC
Each year, a panel of building-industry professionals chooses nominees for the Great American Living Awards. Sponsored by the Northern Virginia Building Industry Association, the Washington Metropolitan Sales & Marketing Council and the Maryland Building Industry Association, the GALA Awards—held last October at the Hilton McLean Tysons Corner—honor excellence in new-home architecture, interior design, sales and marketing in the Mid-Atlantic region. The 2019 entries filled 46 categories; those pertaining to architecture and design included single- and multi-family homes, townhomes and condominiums, and custom-home and remodeling projects. Below is a list of Grand Award winners in custom building, residential architecture and design.
CUSTOM BUILDER AWARDS
CUSTOM HOME OF THE YEAR—STEPHALEE LANE, Rockville, Maryland. Jeffco Development Corporation, Sutton Yantis Associates Architects. Photography: Maryland Photography, Inc. Also won for Design + Architecture, Custom Home, Single Lot, 5,001 – 7,000 square feet.
DESIGN + ARCHITECTURE, CUSTOM HOME, SINGLE LOT
3,000 – 5,000 square feet—HAMPDEN LANE, Bethesda, Maryland. Laurence Cafritz Builders, Sutton Yantis Associates Architects.
Over 7,000 square feet—HAVEN LANE, Great Falls, Virginia. Great Falls Construction, Sutton Yantis Associates Architects.
DESIGN + ARCHITECTURE, CUSTOM OR CUSTOMIZED INFILL HOME
Under 3,000 square feet—WEST CAMERON ROAD, Falls Church, Virginia. Vine Custom Homes, James McDonald Associate Architects.
3,000 – 5,000 square feet—SHEPHERD STREET, Chevy Chase, Maryland. Bernitt Builders, James McDonald Associate Architects.
5,001 – 7,000 square feet—TOWLSTON ROAD, McLean, Virginia. Monogram Homes, James McDonald Associate Architects.
Over 7,000 square feet—CHATEAU DE LUNE, Great Falls, Virginia. The Building Group, Inc., James McDonald Associate Architects. Photography: Bradley Caricofe.
DESIGN + ARCHITECTURE, RENOVATIONS OR ADDITIONS
Under $500,000—KITCHEN GREAT ROOM IN RESTON CONDO, Reston, Virginia. BOWA. Photography: Bob Narod.
$500,000 – $1,000,000—OCEAN CITY VACATION HOME, Ocean City, Maryland.
W.C. Ralston Architects. Photography: Stacy Zarin Goldberg.
ARCHITECTURE & DESIGN WINNERS
HOME OF THE YEAR—LOT 9 CLASSIC RIDGE ON THE OCCOQUAN, Manassas, Virginia. Classic Concept Builders.
COMMUNITY OF THE YEAR—BAYSIDE FENWICK ISLAND, Selbyville, Delaware. Carl M. Freeman Companies, Parker Rodriguez. Photography: Pamela Aquilani.
DESIGN + ARCHITECTURE, DETACHED HOME (lots under 7,000 square feet)
Under $300,000—THE ELIOT AT COURTLAND PARK, Fredericksburg, Virginia. Atlantic Builders, KTGY.
$300,001 – $400,000—THE SHERIDAN AT SNOWDEN BRIDGE, Stephenson, Virginia. Brookfield Residential, Pinnacle Design & Consulting.
$500,001 – $600,000—THE KENT AT THE HERITAGE AT TWO RIVERS, Odenton, Maryland. Michael Harris Homes, W.C. Ralston Architects.
$600,001 – $700,000—THE SEVERN AT THE HERITAGE AT TWO RIVERS, Odenton, Maryland. Michael Harris Homes, W.C. Ralston Architects. Photography: Studio Trejo.
$700,001 – $850,000—HERITAGE AT TWO RIVERS—CHESAPEAKE MODEL, Odenton, Maryland. Mitchell & Best, Sutton Yantis Associates Architects.
Over $850,000—THE SULLIVAN AT WEST GROVE, Fairfax, Virginia. Winchester Homes, Lessard Design.
DESIGN + ARCHITECTURE, DETACHED HOME (lots 7,000 square feet and over)
Under $400,000—THE SAVOY II AT HERITAGE SHORES, Bridgeville, Delaware. Brookfield Residential, Devereaux & Associates.
$400,001 – $500,000—THE CAPRI AT THE VILLAGES OF SAVANNAH, Brandywine, Maryland. Mid-Atlantic Builders, KTGY.
$500,001 – $600,000—THE ROWAN AT EMBREY MILL, Stafford, Virginia. Drees Homes.
$600,001 – $700,000—THE PALERMO AT THE VILLAGES OF SAVANNAH, Brandywine, Maryland. Mid-Atlantic Builders, KTGY.
$700,001 – $850,000—AHRENS AT LENAH MILL, Aldie, Virginia. Toll Brothers, KTGY.
$850,001 – $1,000,000—ROSSLYN MODEL AT RIDINGS AT NORTH BRANCH, Gambrills, Maryland. Toll Brothers, Lessard Design.
$1,000,001 – $1,400,000—THE ROSSLYN AT LENAH MILL, Aldie, Virginia. Toll Brothers, Lessard Design.
Over $1,400,000—LOT 9 CLASSIC RIDGE ON THE OCCOQUAN, Manassas, Virginia. Classic Concept Builders.
DESIGN + ARCHITECTURE, ATTACHED HOME
Under $300,000—CUNNINGHAM MODEL AT JEFFERSON PLACE, Frederick, Maryland. Lennar, Lessard Design.
$300,000 – $350,000—THE HAVEN AT NATIONAL HARBOR, Oxon Hill, Maryland. Peterson Companies, CBG Building Company, McWilliams | Ballard, Hord Coplan Macht, Hartman Design Group. Photography: Studio Trejo.
$350,001 – $400,000—THE MADISON AT SPRINGDALE ESTATES, Upper Marlboro, Maryland. Lennar, Lessard Design.
$400,001 – $500,000—THE SEQUOIA AT BRADFORD’S LANDING, Silver Spring, Maryland. Brookfield Residential, DFC Architects.
$500,001 – $600,000—THE CARVER AT PROSPERITY PLAINS, Chantilly, Virginia.
Van Metre Homes.
$600,001 – $700,000—THE ALLEGRO AT BIRCHWOOD AT BRAMBLETON, Ashburn, Virginia. Miller & Smith, Lessard Design.
$700,001 – $850,000—THE WAVERLY AT WEST VILLAGE AT ONE LOUDOUN, Ashburn, Virginia. Miller & Smith, W.C. Ralston Architects.
Over $850,000—THE BUCHANAN AT BUCHANAN PARK, Washington, DC. Insight Property Group, KTGY.
DESIGN + ARCHITECTURE, MULTIFAMILY
New Construction—THE HAVEN AT NATIONAL HARBOR, Oxon Hill, Maryland. Peterson Companies, McWilliams | Ballard, Hord Coplan Macht, Hartman Design Group. Photography: Studio Trejo.
Boutique Construction—CODA ON H, Washington, DC. MRP Realty, Hord Coplan Macht, Hartman Design Group. Photography: John Cole.
Condominium or Apartment Unit—THE DECLAN AT LOFTS AT RESTON STATION, Reston, Virginia. PulteGroup, Lessard Design. Photography: Bradley Caricofe.
DESIGN + ARCHITECTURE, BEST ADAPTIVE REUSE—THE OXFORD, Oxon Hill, Maryland. CBG Building Company. Photography: Tom Holdsworth.
INNOVATIVE LAND PLANNING
Residential—WALHAVEN AT KINGSTOWNE, Alexandria, Virginia. Miller & Smith, KTGY, Urban.
Mixed-Use—BAYSIDE FENWICK ISLAND, Selbyville, Delaware. Carl M. Freeman Companies, Parker Rodriguez. Photography: Maryland Photography, Inc.
DESIGN + ARCHITECTURE, FREE-STANDING CLUBHOUSE—THE VINE, Laurel, Maryland. Buch Construction, Henneman & Associates, Hartman Design Group.
OUTSTANDING LIVING SPACE OR ARCHITECTURAL FEATURE—GENEVA—SEAMLESS INDOOR/OUTDOOR CONNECTIONS, McLean, Virginia. Toll Brothers, KTGY. Photography: Ron Blunt.
OUTSTANDING IMPLEMENTATION OF INNOVATIVE DESIGN CONCEPTS
Detached/Attached—BIRCHWOOD AT BRAMBLETON, Ashburn, Virginia. Miller & Smith, Lessard Design.
GREEN BUILDING—LYONHURST DELUX, Arlington, Virginia. Arlington Designer Homes, W.C. Ralston Architects.
Laura Fox, Laura Fox Interior Design, LLC
laurafoxinteriordesign.com
Like wallpaper, tile can add beautiful drama to any space, be it an accent wall or floor inlay. Tile can also be quite functional. I love to use it on the front of a bar or bench for easy cleanup and a fun, surprising pop or texture.
—Laura Fox, Laura Fox Interior Design, LLC
DuVäl Reynolds, DuVäl Design, LLC
duvalreynolds.com, 703-989-0521
I like to inject a colorful and unexpected touch to spaces with a muted palette. An added design element such as a mosaic on the floor can bring texture and depth to a room without making it feel cluttered or chaotic.
—DuVäl Reynolds, DuVäl Design, LLC
Laura Hildebrandt, Interiors by LH, LLC
interiorsbylh.com, 571-334-6476
Tile is no longer relegated to the kitchen or bath. My favorite wood-look tile is great for any place the family hangs out and can be heated from underneath. I love doing entire walls in tile to add texture and dimension.
—Laura Hildebrandt, IFDA, NKBA, Interiors by LH, LLC
Jamie Merida, Jamie Merida Interiors
jamiemerida.com, 410-819-8666
The floor is the fifth wall of any room, and it deserves just as much attention and creativity as the rest of the space. We especially love creating bold designs in grand spaces. The key is to use colors and patterns that are classic so that the room feels fresh for years to come.
—Jamie Merida, Jamie Merida Interiors
Cathy Purple Cherry, Purple Cherry Architects
purplecherry.com, 410-990-1700
Inexpensive tile can be made instantly eye-catching without breaking the bank. For example, instead of buying pre-patterned tiles or mesh-mounted mosaics, you can lay standard rectangular tile in a herringbone pattern.
—Cathy Purple Cherry, AIA, LEED AP, CAS, Purple Cherry Architects
Barbara Hawthorn, Barbara Hawthorn Interiors
BarbaraHawthornInteriors.com, 703-241-5588
Adding opalescence to a fireplace surround through the unexpected design element of mother-of-pearl mosaic tile enhances a space with glamour and sparkle.
— Barbara Hawthorn, IFDA, Barbara Hawthorn Interiors
Melanie Whittington
Whittington Design Studio
703-533-3705
SOFT TO THE TOUCH
Pindler recently debuted its exclusive Sunbrella Designs collection for indoor and outdoor use. The high-performance but soft-to-the-touch textiles mix bold patterns, textures and solids in durable, solution-dyed acrylic. Available at Pindler in the Washington Design Center. pindler.com
FRESH & RELAXED
Soothing surf inspired designer Jeffrey Alan Marks’ Oceanview collection for Kravet. Fresh and relaxed, the fabric line includes printed and woven textures, with complementary decorative trim. Available at Kravet in the Washington Design Center, and in custom treatments at The Shade Store. kravet.com
One spring evening, photographer Jill Jasuta headed to Chincoteague, Virginia, in hopes of capturing the perfect sunset photo. She didn’t find one, but as she wandered down the town’s Main Street, the post-sunset sky turned a deep twilight blue. Jasuta was riveted by the play of light, shadow and shape conjured by a bayside house she discovered, and the reflections in its flooded yard. Just outside the frame, a “for sale” sign beckoned.
