Retained to design and renovate a late-Victorian home, Gilday Renovations worked in multiple phases to accommodate a growing family. The clients “knew they’d purchased a grand old fixer-upper,” recalls principal Kevin Gilday, “They wanted to restore and upgrade it while maintaining its turn-of-the-century charm.”
The renovation revived the original wood flooring on the main floor and added classic millwork and architectural accents in the parlor, library, dining room and hallway. A two-story addition encompassed an open kitchen/family room with a master suite above. Updated bathrooms and a basement apartment were part of the mix.
A deck off of the family room became a three-season screened porch with a stone fireplace and screens that can be replaced with glass panels as fall sets in.
Gilday Renovations
9162 Brookville Road
Silver Spring, MD 20910
301.565.4600
www.gilday.com
Clients with a 1970s house in Olney, Maryland, tasked House to Home Solutions with overhauling their dated kitchen in an airy, transitional style. The adjacent dining area boasted French doors, so principal Daniel Carrero and his team removed the wall separating it from the kitchen, “creating an open floor plan and allowing natural light to flow through the space” Carrero explains. Stainless-steel appliances replaced the old ones and the refrigerator was relocated to free up work space.
A backsplash of glossy, gray porcelain tile in a herringbone pattern enhances white Shaker-style cabinetry, quartz countertops and a white-porcelain farmhouse sink. Throughout the main level, the design team matched new and existing oak floors stained a natural hue. WiFi-enabled lights can be controlled via any smart device.
House to Home Solutions
15745 Crabbs Branch Way
Rockville, MD 20855
301.762.6621
housetohomesolutions.com
—Kevin & Steve McHale
301-599-8300
Fine Landscapes was asked to design a property to integrate seamlessly with the home, a new Shingle-style abode then under construction. The project encompassed the whole three-acre lot, beginning with an elegant, private drive that unveils the house resting atop a knoll. An entertainment area in back features a koi pond enhanced with boulders that create a cascading water feature beside an integrated spa. An adjacent pavilion contains a seating area and links to an outdoor kitchen and gas fire pit.
Cryptomeria, Holly and broadleaf evergreen shrubs and conifers provide a screen from the neighbors and create the feel of an established garden. A gated entrance complements the style of the home. A perimeter paver path promotes tranquil strolls through extensive gardens.
Fine Landscapes, Ltd.
21558 Stonetree Ct.
Sterling, VA 20166
703.421.7441
finelandscapes.com
Homeowners with a newly constructed house in Herndon, Virginia, hired Kane Landscapes to transform their unfinished landscape into an outdoor-entertainment hub. “The goal was to create a backyard for the whole family to enjoy,” explains principal Josh Kane. “The list of requirements included a pool with 32-foot waterslide; a full kitchen; and a pavilion equipped with a stone fireplace, dining area, bar, bathroom and AV system.”
The existing yard was frequently wet and the storm-water collection for the neighborhood was on the other side of a hill. Before beginning the project, Kane and his team terraced the yard, channeling the water to control flooding. A travertine patio and pool surround contrasts with sand-blasted and hand-chipped limestone caps on the retaining walls. Extensive plantings softens the hardscape.
Project photo by Morgan Howarth
Kane Landscapes, Inc.
703-803-3146
kanelandscapes.com
During the construction of a contemporary home in Great Falls by BOWA, State of the Art Landscape was asked to design a complementary outdoor environment complete with a pool, spa and tanning pool with “floating” stone steppers and submerged chaises. The plan also features a pergola-covered kitchen, fireplace, travertine terraces, wood deck with cable rails, extensive gardens, and sound, lighting and irrigation systems.
“Meshing the style of this modern home with the natural landscape was a challenge,” observes State of the Art Landscape principal Greg Powell. “We created outdoor rooms for large and small groups with terracing, plantings and the pools.” Mature shade trees anchor the property and pavers enhance the approach to the house. Stepping-stone paths link the front and rear yards.
State of the Art Landscape
101 Executive Drive, Suite F
Sterling, VA 20166
703.421.3666
stateoftheartlandscape.com
Following his architectural training and practice in Brazil and Europe, in 1995 Davis launched Holland Bath & Spa in the DC area, where his elegant designs enrich clients’ lives and homes.
What innovative product are you excited about?
I recently patented the HOLLSPA customizable floating shower bench, a sleek, sophisticated design that takes shower seating to a new level of beauty and comfort.
Advice for a younger designer?
Believe wholeheartedly in yourself. Carry out every task as a labor of love, especially those that may seem small or of little significance.
What is your design philosophy?
Sleek, clean lines enhanced by the interplay of light and texture... Universal design concepts so seamlessly woven into my designs that most clients barely realize they are there until the need arises.
Holland Bath & Spa Luxurious Renovations
Bethesda, MD
240-372-0513
hollspa.com
—Melissa Broffman
Melissa Broffman Interior Design
North Arlington, Virginia - 703.536.5409 - melissabroffmaninteriors.com
With over 35 years’ experience, Barbara Hawthorn Interiors, Ltd. is known for original, livable, and timeless design. Using classic elements in fresh ways, the firm provides comprehensive design services—new construction, renovation, styling.
What is your design philosophy?
We do it all—traditional, transitional, or modern. We create elegant spaces that incorporate innovation, flexibility, comfort, and durability.
How do you ensure a project will stand the test of time?
We rely on quality materials and expert professional craftsmanship furnished by the teams of artisans and purveyors we have on call.
What is the secret to a successful project?
We listen carefully to our clients’ aspirations to achieve their vision in a way that is uniquely meaningful. Open communication, organization skills and attention to detail together build a foundation for success.
Photos: Kenneth M. Wyner Photography
Barbara Hawthorn Interiors, Ltd.
703-241-5588
barbarahawthorninteriors.com
—Dennese Guadeloupe Rojas
Interiors by Design LLC
12501 Prosperity Drive, Suite 460, Silver Spring, MD 20904 - 301.933.7723 - interiorsbydesignmd.com
Homeowners in Potomac, Maryland, hired Interior Concepts to design the interiors of their Tuscan-style abode, which was undergoing a four-room renovation and addition. Principal Arlene Critzos and her team were asked “to make architectural selections and to create an aesthetic that would be comfortable, with a European feel and a nod to some clean elements,” Critzos says.
Among the mandates: to showcase a unique antique Venetian console from the 18th century (pictured) against a backdrop of linens and stonework. “I love this vignette along with many other elements of the room,” Critzos enthuses,”It truly feels like a European Villa.”
Interior Concepts, Inc., has been transforming homes both small and grand for the last 40 years—from DC to California and everywhere in between.
Interior Concepts
2560 Riva Road
Annapolis, MD 21401
410-224-7366
interiorconceptsinc.com
Unique by Ruth refinishes kitchen cabinetry and vintage furniture. Headed by Ruth Gamarra, the company focuses on creating unique offerings in any color, any finish, available in its Rockville, MD showroom and online to all 50 states.
What is your design philosophy?
It’s important each project reflects my client’s style and personality, and still meets their practical needs; to ensure that happens, good communication is essential.
What inspired your career path?
My passion for designing and creating; I love giving new life to dated furniture and spaces; transforming gives me joy and recycling helps the environment.
What qualities or specialties set your firm apart?
Customer service is our priority. We work closely with clients on the design, choosing the color, the finish and hardware. We are now focusing on kitchen renovations with options of refinishing the existing cabinets, refacing doors and drawers or installing new custom kitchen cabinets.
Photos: Department Orange
Unique by Ruth
12266 Wilkins Ave. Suite L
Rockville, MD 20852
uniquebyruth.com
—Todd Martz
HOME ON CAMERON
315 Cameron Street, Alexandria, VA 22314 - 703.888.1475 - homeoncameron.com
