Lured to the waterfront near Spring Cove Marina in Swan Creek on Maryland’s Eastern Shore on a late summer evening, local photographer Jennifer Krafchik spotted a boat coming her way. She waited for the perfect moment to capture this quintessential sunset image. “I love how the boat created those gorgeous ripples reflecting the sunlight,” she muses. “For me, this photo sums up the good life of the Eastern Shore—and makes me yearn for those perfect summer evenings.”
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OUTSIDE ENTRY
Lauren Fisher-Nagia, Clinton & Associates, PC
Garden Products: Fountain X 2: Campania International; Echo Fountain; Color: Greystone; Material: Cast Stone; Pedestal X 2: Campania International; Textured Low Sq Pedestal; Color: Greystone; Material: Cast Stone; Planter X 4: Campania International; Rioja Planter; Color: Indigo Rain-S/2; Material: Glazed Pottery; Planter X 6: Campania International; Sisal Weave Planter; Color: Indigo Rain-S/2; Material: Glazed Pottery; Planter X 2: Campania International; Longwood Arabesque Urn; Color: Greystone; Material: Cast Stone; Planter X 1: Campania International; Tribeca Planter, Large; Color: Greystone; Material: Cast Stone; Planter X 2: Campania International; Palmetto Planter; Color: Greystone; Material: Cast Stone; Planter X 1: Campania International; Pascal Urn, Large; Color: Greystone; Material: Cast Stone; Planter X 6: Campania International; XL Cumberland Sq Planter; Color: Lead Lite; Material: Fiberglass; Planter X 2: Campania International; LG Cumberland Sq Planter; Color: Lead Lite; Material: Fiberglass; Statuary X 3: Campania International; Garden Sphere; Color: Zinc; Material: Metal; Outdoor Furniture: Lounge Chair X 2: DEDON Inc.; The Panama Collection; Color: Bronze; Fabric: Tweed Sand; Lounge Chair X 4: DEDON Inc.; The Tango Collection; Color: Bronze; Fabric: Tweed Sand; Side table X 2: DEDON Inc.; The Panama Collection; Color: Bronze; Two-Seater X 1: DEDON Inc.; The Panama Collection; Color: Bronze; Fabric: Tweed Sand. Landscape Contractor: Rasevic Landscape Company: Installation and Maintenance.
LIVING ROOM
Margery Wedderburn, Margery Wedderburn Interiors, LLC
Accessories Vendors: Christofle Niermann Weeks; Art Vendors: American Eye; Liza Hathaway Matthews; Nicole Cohen Photography; Susan Calloway Fine Arts for David Bell; Unix Gallery for Desire Obtain Cherish; Fabric Vendors: Kravet/Lee Jofa; Schumacher Floor Coverings Vendors: Saddlemans; Stark Carpets; Furniture Vendors: American Eye; Baker Furniture; Chairish; Foxglove Antiques; Kravet/Lee Jofa; Niermann Weeks; Schumacher; Lighting Vendors: Circa Lighting; Niermann Weeks; Paint Vendor: Sherwin Williams. Designer Delivery Service, Receiving, Delivery and Install; J.O. Painting Company, Painter; Laurence Cristei, Electrician; Looney & Sons, Reupholstery Services; Morga Studios, Interior Rendering; Sew Fine Home Fashions, Custom Pillow Fabrication; Susan Calloway Fine Arts, Framing and Art Installation; Yardstick Interiors, Drapery Fabrication.
DINING ROOM
Susan M. Jamieson, Bridget Beari Designs, Inc.
Accent Paint on Cabinetry, Ceiling and Baseboards: Bridget Beari Colors Trifecta M48, Lady M27 and Shadow M5; Accessories: Antique Column tops, glass vases, silver egg coddler, deer antlers, brass obelisks, placemats, urn and stand, fiddle fig and pot, Wood sculptures, Murano glass vase, Grey glass vases, gold easel- Bridget Beari Home; Antiques: bust, fire screen, black and white marble grapes, clam shell, silver egg holder - Parc Monceau Antiques; Art: Bruno Poinsard Sky High photograph, Paris Street Scene photograph, 1930’s stairway sketch, 1960’s black and white portrait, Blue mirror by John Mayberry; Chairs: 2 hostess with Scalamandre fabric - Neirmann Weeks / and 8 upholstered chairs with Osborne and Little velvet - Bridget Beari Home; Chandelier: Julie Neil –Winters chandelier; China: Royal Doulton Rondo; Console Table: Bliss Home with gilt finish; Consoles 2 wood: Bridget Beari Designs custom; Crystal: St. Louis Apollo Gold; Dining Table: Bridget Beari Designs custom; Drapery: Osborne and Little long panels with Samuel and Sone flat braid / Dedar roman shades / Houles pole rods; Lamps: Arteriors Dedra lamp, Mr. Brown Martinez lamp; Mirror: Neirmann Weeks Julienne Mirror; Pillows: Osborne and Little fabric with Samuel and Sons beaded trim; Rug: Eliko Rugs; Sconces: Visual Comfort- Yasaman and Claymore sconces; Sideboard: Paula Grace Designs Invert sideboard; Trim/Wall Paint: Sherwin Williams Greek Villa SW7551; Wallpaper: Bridget Beari Papers Roux Bling Bling. Custom consoles: Joe Bernado; Custom table: Daylight Cabinetry; Draperies: D&N Fabrication; Electrical: New Age Electric; Faux Painting: Art to DI For; Flowers and Greenery: Cut Flowers of Atlanta; Framing: Richmond Frame and Design; Painting and wallpaper: H.J. Holtz & Son; Upholstery: K&M Gallery.
THE GALLERY
Cindy Grossmueller McClure & Jenni Randolph David, Grossmueller's Design Consultants, Inc.
Antiqued Uttermost Ovar 12x46 Metal Mirror; Mosaic Home Interiors; Framed Photography: Cindy McClure; Iron Leg Console Table with Wood Top: Nadeau; Paint: Sherwin Williams SW 7602 Indigo Batik & SW 7668 March Wind; Shore Parchment by Anthology Wallcovering; Zoffany available through Hines & Co.; Strata Large Flush Mount in Gild: Circa Lighting; Zuma Table Lamps with Antique Bronze Metal Shades: Circa Lighting. Electrical installation: Jason Larsen; Wallcovering installation: Edmond Fekecs.
POWDER ROOM
Mary Amons, Mary Amons Design
Artwork – Maggie O’Neill Fine Art; Bathroom fixtures – Ferguson; Chair – Mary Amons Design (custom); Decorative Candle - Baobab Collection (available at Contemporaria, Georgetown, DC); Lighting – Circa Lighting; Light switch covers – A.B.E. Networks, Millwork & Mirror – Bareknuckle Fabrications; Paint: Tri-Corn Black (matte) Sherwin Williams; Upholstery fabrics – J. Lambeth; Wallpaper – Duralee/Thibaut. Custom Millwork – Bareknuckle Fabrications; Plumbing and Electrical: Connell & Schmidt Builders; Wallpaper - Power Decorating; Painting - Angel Sandoval/Sandoval Painting, Inc.; Rendering – Gabrielle Mariotti; Upholsterer – Aristocraft Upholstery.
A STUDY IN BLUE
Kelley Proxmire, Kelley Proxmire, Inc.
Artwork: Kelley Proxmire, Lady Astor Artwork: Jorge Caceres; Bench: Antique; Fabric on Bench: Cowtan and Tout, Pair of Benches: John Rosselli; Blue Books: Kelley Proxmire, Inc., Blue and White: Kelley Proxmire, Cane Chairs: Edward Farrell, Fabric on Cane Chair Seat Cushions: Calvin, Contrast Cord on Cane Chair Seat Cushions: Samuel and Sons, Fabric on Cane Chair Back Pillows: Chivasso, Trim on Cane Chair Back Pillows: Highland Court, Accent Pillow Fabric on Cane Chairs: Kravet, Chevron Tape Trim on Accent Pillows on Cane Chairs: Highland Court, Coffee Table: Salvations Architectural Furnishings, Console: Antique, Desk: Antique, Dog Bed Fabric: Thibaut, Eagle: Antique, End Table: Everett Design, Inc., Folding Mirror: Kelley Proxmire, Floor Coverings: Stark and Fibreworks, Lighting: Circa, Lion Box: Antique, Sofa: Antique, Fabric on Front of Sofa: Bailey and Griffin, Fabric on Back of Sofa: Brunschwig & Fils La Portugaise, Contrast Cord on Front and Back of Sofa: Samuel and Sons, Gimp on Sofa: Décor de Paris, Pillow Fabric on Sofa: Marvic, Tableskirt: Brunschwig & Fils La Portugaise, Tassel Trim on Tableskirt: About Color, White Sofa: Kelley Proxmire, Trim on White Sofa: Samuel and Sons, Pillow Fabric on White Sofa: Brunschwig & Fils La Portugaise, Contrast Cord on Pillows on White Sofa: Samuel and Sons, Flange Fabric on Pillows on White Sofa: Fabricut, Lumbar Pillow Fabric on White Sofa: Tulu, Fringe on Lumbar Pillow on White Sofa: Jim Thompson, Window Panel Fabric: Kravet, Window Panel Tassel Trim: Samuel and Sons, Wing Chair: Antique, Fabric on Wing Chair: Chivasso, Gimp on Wing Chair: Samuel and Sons, Pillow Fabric on Wing Chair: Beacon Hill, Pillow trim on Wing Chair: Samuel and Sons. Custom Drapery & Upholstery: Everett Design, Inc., Electrical: Huntington Electric Co., Inc., Faux Finishers: Twin Diamond Studios.
THE STUDY ROYALE
Lorna Gross, Lorna Gross Interior Design
Accessories: LORNA GROSS Interior Design (LGID), All Fabrics: S. Harris, Arm Chairs: thru LGID, Artwork on Bookshelves: Century Furniture, Bar Cart: Century, Cabinet Hardware: thru LGID, Chandelier: Niermann Weeks thru Michael Cleary, Cocktail Table: Century, Decor Table: Hollis & Knight, Desk Chair: McGuire thru LGID, Drink Table: Century, Drapery Hardware: Paris Texas Hardware, Lamps: Century, Large Metal Orbs: Century, Mirror: Robert Allen, Paint: Sherwin-Williams, Original Framed Art Work on walls: (various artists) Merritt Gallery, Original Desk Artwork: Lisa Tureson (Studio Artistica), Pedestals: Century, Rug: Stark Carpet, Side Table A: LGID, Side Table B: Century, Sofa: Century, Sunburst Accents: Kravet, Stone Pastry Shelves: Century, Trim - Bolster Pillow Cord: Duralee, Trim - Bolster Pillow Tape: Robert Allen, Trim - Bulletin Board Thin Tape: Robert Allen, Trim - Bulletin Board Wide Tape: Kravet, Trim - Green Pillows Tape: Robert Allen, Trim - Square Pillows Cord: Kravet, Vintage Gold Leaf Chairs: LGID, Wallpaper (bookcase): S. Harris. Artwork Hanging: Hang4U, Audio Visual: A.B.E. Networks, Custom Artist for Desktop: Lisa Tureson, Studio Artistica, Desk Glass: Reston Glass, Drapery Workroom & Installer: RM Lombard, General Contractor (painting and electric): HEBNCO, Jason Hebeisen, Delivery Service: DNS Moving, Rendering: Teri Mazariegos, Upholstery Workroom (bulletin board, pillows & armless side chairs): Looney & Sons, Wall Finish Painter: Milena Diez, the Art of Creating, Wallpaper Installer: Michael DiGuiseppen.
LADY’S RETREAT
Marika Meyer, Marika Meyer Interiors & Marika Meyer Textiles
Accent Pillows: Fabric: Kravet Sumbar col: Ming fabrication by Jeff L Designs; All accessories: Marika Meyer Interiors; Arch Lamp: Marika Meyer; Interiors LLC. Area Rug: Galleria Carpets; Artwork: Lanie Mann; Bar Cart: Marika Meyer Interiors LLC: Cane Back Chairs: Marika Meyer Interiors LLC.; Fabric: China Seas, Nitik II/fabrication by Stephen Kang; Chandelier: Lightology; Cocktail Table: Gretchen Everett Studio; Custom stationary and playing cards: Billet Collins; Custom Dog Bed Fabric: Marika Meyer Textiles; Laurel Leaf/ fabrication by Jeff L Designs Drapery Fabric: Marika Meyer Textiles LLC., Charlotte col. 01; Tape:Samuel & Sons/Hardware & Drapery Fabrication by Gretchen Everett; Fabric for Ceiling: Marika Meyer Textiles LLC.; Finn col. 03 Installation: The Paper Chace Fiddle Leaf Tree: American Plant; Game Table: Marika Meyer Interiors LLC.; Hand painted by Billet Collins; Hermes Scarves: Marika Meyer Interiors LLC.; Frames: Marika Meyer Interiors LLC. Lacquer for Walls: Color Match Sherwin Williams, White Duck SW7010/ John Juenemann Painting; Lion Corbels: Marika Meyer Interiors LLC. Lion Head Mount: Marika Meyer Interiors LLC; Lumbar Pillow Fabric: Marika Meyer Textiles LLC., Elliot col. 01; Cord: Samuel and Sons; Mirror: Marika Meyer Interiors LLC; Mock Roman Shade Fabric: Marika Meyer Textiles LLC., Oyster Linen, Tassel: Samuel and Sons/fabrication by: Gretchen Everett; Ottoman: Marika Meyer Interiors LLC.; Marika Meyer Textiles LLC., Roman Fig col. 01, Cord: Samuel and Sons; Secretary: Marika Meyer Interiors LLC.; decorative paint: Billet Collins Secretary Chair: Niermann Weeks; Fabric: Kravet, Chadrick 50; Accent Pillow (2): Fabric: Anna Spiro/Kate Lluberes of Evans & Sheldon fabrication by Jeff L Designs; Side Tables: Marika Meyer Interiors LLC; Sisal Rug: CG Coe and Sons, Thames #273 col. Abbey Tan; Sofa: Marika Meyer Interiors LLC.; Fabric: Perennials, 972-102 Dove; Tape: Samuel & Sons; Stephen Kang trim details; Table Lamps: Marika Meyer Interiors LLC. Throw Blanket:Marika Meyer Interiors; Velvet Chairs: Marika Meyer Interiors LLC.; Fabric: Cowtan & Tout. Backing of Ceiling Wallpaper Fabric: SBI Fine Fabric Finishing; Ceiling Paperback Fabric Installation: The Paper Chace; Fabrication of Accent Pillows: Jeff L. Designs; Fabrication of Custom Frames: Orchard Gallery; Faux Finishing of Game Table and Secretary, Billet Collins; Painting Game Table: McNamara Designs; Painting Lacquer on Walls: John L. Juenemann Painting LTD; Sofa Tape Application, Game Chair and Stool Re-Upholstery: Stephen Kang Window Fabrication: Gretchen Everett; New Age Electric; C.G. Coe: Sisal Rug Galleria Carpets: Area Rug.
THE COLLECTOR’S CABINET
Josh Hildreth, Josh Hildreth Interiors
Antique Chinese Screen: Hollis & Knight; Antique Rugs: Doris Leslie Blau; Antique Vase circa Mid-19th Century; Chair: Minton-Spidell/Michael Cleary; Coffee Table: Henredon/Michael Cleary; Custom Antler Mirror: Little Big Horns; Custom Benches: Ironware International/Evans & Sheldon; Upholstered in Evans & Sheldon leather; Custom Chair: Josh Hildreth Interiors; Upholstered in Sandra Jordan fabric/Evans & Sheldon; Custom Chandelier & Sconces: Ironware International/Evans & Sheldon; Custom Daybed: Josh Hildreth Interiors; Upholstered in Moore Giles leather and suede; Pillows Sandra Jordan fabric/Evans & Sheldon; Custom Table Base: Ironware International/Evans & Sheldon; Custom Pedestals & Table Top: Josh Hildreth Interiors; Pillows Sandra Jordan fabric; Framed Mirrors: Josh Hildreth Interiors; Lamps: Josh Hildreth Interiors; Marble Top Cabinets: Josh Hildreth Interiors; Miniature Ruins Italy Circa 1780; Paint: Marshmallow Sherwin Williams; Plaster Busts: Stephen Antonson by Hand; Portiere Fabric: Zak & Fox/Holland & Sherry; Lining: Taffard Fabrics/Evans & Sheldon; Side Tables: Harrison-Van Horn/Michael Cleary; Sisal Rug: The Floor Gallery; Sofa & Club Chairs: Josh Hildreth Interiors; Sofa and Pillow Upholstered in custom fabrics; Pillow Fabric: Sandra Jordan/Evans & Sheldon; Wallcovering: Thibaut; Window Sheers: Sequana/Evans & Sheldon; Window Fabric: Loro Piana w/custom embroidery by European Design; Tempaper (ceiling): Tempaper Designs; Vintage Rugs: Doris Leslie Blau; Consider It Done providing Moser barware plus St-Louis, Bernardaud, Sambonet, Baccarat and Segvso art glass. Antique Furniture Conservation: Nick Greer; Art Installation: Artist Circle; Custom Furniture: Bare Knuckle Fabrication; Custom Window Treatments: Susan Plichard Designs; Electrical, Paint & Wallpaper Install: International Wall Designs; Furniture Receiving and Delivery: Washington Office Installers; Mirror Conservation: Russell Bernado; Pecke Cypress Ceiling Planks & Faux Fireplace: Studio Artisca-Lisa Tureson, Tracie Weir & Milena Diez; Consider It Done providing Moser barware plus St-Louis, Bernardaud, Sambonet, Baccarat and Segvso art glass.
MODERN PROFESSIONAL’S STYLISH RETREAT
Keira St. Claire-Bowery & Dana Schwartz, Anthony Wilder Design/Build
Antique 19th Century Jain Temple Lions: Hollis & Knight; Art: Merritt Gallery; Canopy Bed: Mr. Brown London; American Eye; Crystals in Glass Cloches: Century Furniture;Custom Floating Nightstands: Premier Contracting & Design Inc; Eye Tile: Salvations Architectural Furnishings; American Eye; Dressers: Hollis & Knight; Lamps: Circa Lighting; Paint: Sherwin Williams Watery SW6478; Pendants: Rejuvenation; Center Flush Mount: Arteriors, Dulles Electric; Bathroom Pendant: Hudson Valley Lighting, Dulles Electric; Bathroom Vanity Light: Dulles Electric, Hudson Valley Lighting; Settee: Lee Industries; American Eye; Side Tables: Made Goods, Julian Chichester – American Eye DC; Hollis & Knight; Sisal and decorative wool rug: CG Coe & Sons; Wallpaper: Thibaut; Window Panel Fabric: Romo. Custom millwork: Premier Contracting & Design Inc; Electrical: Anthony Wilder Design Build; Faux finishing: Lock 21 Studios; Paint: Living Spectrum; Upholstery: Interior Works Design; Wallpaper Install: Tam Nguyen; Window Treatments: Everett Design, Inc.
GUEST BEDROOM
Caryn Cramer, Caryn Cramer LLC
1946 Parlor Sofa: Kardiel/ Holly Hunt/ Clarence House/ Schumacher/ Pilchard Designs; Antique Aunt Jo Ann Chair: Caryn Cramer LLC/ Pilchard Designs; Antique Bench with Vinyl: Jill & Company Antiques/ Benjamin Moore (color: #686 Crisp Romaine)/JLambeth/ JAB Anstoetz/ Pilchard Designs; Antique Carved Walnut Side Table: Antique Market II; Antique Foot Stool with Vinyl: Jill & Company Antiques/ Benjamin Moore (color: #686 Crisp Romaine)/ J Lambeth/ JAB Anstoetz/ Pilchard Designs; Antique Moroccan Rugs: Matt Camron Rugs & Tapestries; Antique Moroccan Tray Table: GoodWood/ Metro Plating & Polishing; Antique Rotating Piano Stool with Vinyl: Diane’s Antiques/ Benjamin Moore (color: #686 Crisp Romaine)/ J Lambeth/ JAB Anstoetz; Aqua Bolster Pillows: Caryn Cramer LLC/ Pilchard Designs; Bird Head Cabinet Knobs: WT Weaver & Sons/ Rocky Mountain Hardware; Bowl from Horn: Saga Museum Iceland; Caryn Cramer Pillow (Seshat pattern in Canyon Light colorway): Caryn Cramer LLC; Clarkson Floor Lamp: Circa Lighting; Curtains: Alt For Living/ Anne Kirk Textiles/ Pilchard Designs; Fontaine Vertical Pendant: Circa Lighting; Framed Art (black and gold wallpaper): Calico Wallpaper/ Framer’s Workroom; Framed Art (cowhide): Avo Avo/ Libeco Linen/ Framer’s Workroom; Framed Art (custom handmade gold leaf art): Lisa Hunt/ Framer’s Workroom; Framed Art (paintings): Latela Art Gallery/ Framer’s Workroom; Framed Art (printed wood veneers): Caryn Cramer LLC/ Framer’s Workroom; Handwoven Blankets: Living Threads Co.; Icelandic Sheepskin: Saga Museum Iceland; Kaleido Trays: Danish Design Store/ Hay; Leather Belt Hallway Runner Rug: Ting London; Marble Obelisk Sculpture: The Opportunity Shop; Millwork: T. W. Perry; Mint Fringe Basket: Aelfie; Moresby Floor Lamps: Circa Lighting; Paint: Sherwin Williams (colors: #6751 Refresh, #6722 Cucumber, #6884 Obstinate Orange, #6661 Papaya); Replica of Whale’s Tooth: Saga Museum Iceland; Retro Bullet Planter: Y Living; Surrealist Modern Wooden Sculpture: Protek Trading Services; Switch plates: Switchhits; Thing Stool: Konekt Furniture/ Hines & Co/ Kneedler Fauchere; Twin Beds (Black Walnut Platform Beds): Search And Rescue; Twin Beds (Greek Mattresses): Caryn Cramer LLC/ Pilchard Designs/ JRB Silks; Viking Beardcomb: Saga Museum Iceland; Viking Comb: Saga Museum Iceland; Wall Upholstery with Cording: Caryn Cramer LLC/ Pilchard Designs/ Hines & Co/ Samuel & Sons; Window Hardware: Pella Windows & Doors; Window Seat Greek Cushions: Caryn Cramer LLC/ Pilchard Designs; Window Seat Throw Pillows: Caryn Cramer LLC/ Pilchard Designs/ Holland & Sherry/ Christopher Farr Cloth; Wool Broadloom Rug: Stark Carpet/ Georgetown Floorcoverings. Art Hanging Services: Hang4U; Custom Hand-painted Mural: Valley Craftsmen; Framing Services: Framer’s Workroom; General Contractor + Millwork: Greg Wood; Painting: Travis Clayborne; Upholstery: Pilchard Designs.
UPSTAIRS FAMILY ROOM
Erica Burns, Erica Burns Interiors, Inc.
Art (framed watercolor): Sally King Benedict; Art (painted landscape): Karen Smidth; Botanicals: Sweet Grass Botanicals; Chairs: Lee Industries; Chair Fabric: Cowtan & Tout; Drapery: Manuel Canovas; Floor lamps: Circa Lighting; Hoof Side Table: Noir; Pillows (blue print): Rogers and Goffigon; Pillows (ivory weave): Manuel Canovas, trim Rogers & Goffigon; Ottoman: Lee industries; Ottoman Leather: Larsen; Mirror: CFC; Sectional: J.Redmond; Sectional Fabric: Manuel Canovas; Table Lamps: Custom, vintage; Rug: Matt Camron; Small table between chairs: Lucy Smith Designs; Throw Blanket: Manuel Canovas; Wallpaper: Cowtan & Tout. Window Treatments: Everett Designs; Wallcovering installation: Michael DiGuiseppe.
LE BOUDOIR
Romain Baty, Romain Baty, LLC
Art Deco Nubians cadelabras; Atollo 223 lamp: Oluce; Black & white fruit ceramic geometric; Bong table (x2): Cappellini; Buren chair: Kravet Couture; Brushed gold easel; Cai bowl (brass): CuratedKravet; Cast Iron Nigeria princess: 15th century reproduction (1920-1930); Ceremonial Japanese kimono; Chair & ottoman: Zanotta Maggiolina; Circular wood frame mirror; Club Pencil Holder: Christofle; Console faux bond & brass: Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams; Contemporary Nepalese rug: Doris Leslie Blau; Croco d’argent tray: Christofle; Ellis black marble bookends (handcrafted): CuratedKravet; Empire gueridon: Art & Style; Faux fur throw (gray): Adrienne; French black marble columns: Napoleon 3rd; French bronze candelabras: Napoleon 1st (Egyptian Style); Gong lux table (x2): Cappellini; Iriana decanter: Christofle; Grey/silver toss pillow (x2); Iriana old fashioned: Christofle; Iselin crystal pillar holder (glass): CuratedKravet; Jardin d’Eden tea light: Christofle; Kooh I noor mirror specchi: Glas Italia; Magnifing glass brass & ebony; Marble vase, tall & small; Miss chair: Molteni & C; Multicolored velvet toss pillow (x2); OH Champagne bucket: Christofle; OH Ice bucket: Christofle; OH Kawali flute: Christofle; Oil on canvas 1953: Robert Watson; Ostrich eggs; Pacific giant bowl: Martha Sturdy; Rabbit fur throw: Century furniture; Silver time large tray: Christofle; Simplex sofa: B&B Italia; Smoke low table: Cappellini; Theo vase limited edition (ceramic): CuratedKravet; Van Buren chair: Kravet Couture; Vertigo Box: Christofle; Vertigo pastry stand: Christofle; Vertigo 3 ring candlestick: Christofle; Vertigo 4 ring candlestick: Christofle; Vintage gold leaf wall sculpture; Wagner floor lamp (brass & glass): CuratedKravet; Wall urchin, large & small; Wall painting & ornementation color: Sherwin Williams (High reflective White SW 7757 + Tricorn Black SW 6258); Zenith Dark Side: Baccarat. Specialists: B&B Italia; Christofle Paris; Contemporaria; Doris Leslie Blau; CuratedKravet; L’Enfant gallery; Lori Graham; Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams; Wall painting & ornamentation execution: Stacey Tranter - Twin Diamond Studio.
TRAVELERS’ RETREAT
Karen Snyder, Interiors of Washington
Beacon Hill has generously sponsored this room and donated all fabrics; Area Rug: Due Process Stable Trading Company; Chair Fabric: Beacon Hill, “Cashmere Solid”; Chandelier: Niermann Weeks, “Redfern Chandelier”; Coffee Table: Niermann Weeks, “Cartouche Coffee Table”; Lamp: Hollis & Knight, Double Gourd Lamp; Ottoman Fabric: Beacon Hill, “Faye Boucle ‘”; Pair of Lamps: Wildwood Lamps, “Savoy Lamps in Antique Brass”; Sconces: Niermann Weeks, “Crevecoeur Sconces”; Sofa: Avery Boardman upholstered in Beacon Hill, “Fine Boucle ‘”; Wall Paint: Sherwin Williams: “Agreeable Gray”; Window Treatment Panels: Beacon Hill, “Maurice”; Window Treatment Sheers: Beacon Hill, “Anouk”; Window Treatment Trim: Robert Allen, “Modern Bead." Art and Design Consultant: Monica Snyder; Painter: Ray Taylor; Refinisher: Gary Simpson Furniture Service; Upholsterer: Comfy Upholstery; Workroom for Window Treatments and Pillows: Virginia Quilting, Inc.
LUSH LAUNDRY ROOM
Paula Grace Halewski, Paula Grace Designs, Inc.
Art: The Sweetwood Collection; Ceiling Lights: Corbett Lighting; Crystal Detail on Cabinets: Swarovski; Dog Bed Fabric: Kravet; Dried Bouquet White Roses: Century Furniture; Faucet: Ferguson; Finial Decanters: Global Views; Knobs and Pulls: Nest Studio; Music System: A.B.E. Networks; Open Closet: Tailored Living; Paint: Sherwin Williams; Tile: Best Tile & Jeffrey Court; Wallpaper: Phillip Jeffries. Dog Bed Fabrication: Rockville Interiors; Electrical and Faucet Installation: Foxcraft Design Group, Inc.; Knobs and Pulls Installation: Timoleon Pavon; Painter: Let’s Roll Painting; Tile Installation: Peter Tabri; Wallpaper Installation: Michael DiGuiseppe.
MASTER BEDROOM
Dennese Guadeloupe Rojas, Interiors by Design, LLC
Annapolis Lighting; Capital Artist Collective; Century Furniture; CPDC Decor Custom Window Coverings; Galleria Carpets & Rugs; Dominion Lighting; Doris Leslie Blau; Hollis & Knight; J. Lambeth & Company; Johnson's Florist and Garden Center; Rhona LK Schonwald- Artist; Robert Allen- Fabric & Hardware; Sherwin Williams: Faux Metallic Impressions, Anew Gray, and Chelsea Gray; Susan D. William- Sculpture; Urban Country; Vahallan- Wallcoverings.
THE LOUNGE
J. Allen, Michelle Borden & Mark Borys, Perceptions Interiors
Art & Mirror Installation: We Install Art Inc; Thank You to Wesley Clark for making sure our art selections are picture perfect! Custom Drapery: Pizzazz: Thank You to Denise and the team at Pizzazz for dressing the archways of our space flawlessly; Custom Vanity: As It Should Be Cabinetry: Thank You to Schlomo Assaraf and the As It Should Be Team for designing our beautiful powder room vanity; Custom Wall Finish: LMI Studios Inc: Thank You to artist Laura Farrell for lending her talents to aid in bringing our chalk Chiaroscuro concept to fruition; Electrical Installation: MartyCom Consulting: Thank You to Maurice McMillan for generously providing his time and expertise to complete installation all lighting; Floral Arrangement: Volanni Floral Sculpture: Thank You to Michael Lanni for adorning our space with the beautiful arrangement that makes a powerful statement within our design; General Contractor: RC Renovations: Thank You to Roman Cuenca for generously providing his time and expertise to complete installation of the powder room tile, vanity & fixtures; Paint: Sherwin Williams: Thank You to Amanda Lowery and the Bethesda Sherwin Williams team for assisting with our paint needs. Accents: American Holiday; Accents: Hollis & Knight; Acrylic Base Pedestal Table: Spectrum Furniture Ltd.; Portofina/5024; Alba Acrylic Stool with Black Cow Hide: Hollis & Knight; Antique Pair of Louis XVI Style Fauteuils: Hollis & Knight; Art: Merritt Gallery; Black & White Art: L’Enfant Gallery; Story Tin Man. Redbook Magazine Illustration by James Montgomery Flagg; Black & White Art Frame: Chesapeake Framing; Birdcage: Hollis & Knight; Cormor White Mirror: Annapolis Lighting; Custom Carpet: Carpet Palace; (Design) Deerfield; (Color) Silver; Drapery: Robert Allen; (Pattern) Fine Chenille; (Color) Fuchsia; Gilded Art: Hollis & Knight; Gilded Twig Stools/Firewood Holders: Gold Leaf Design Group; Jacqueline White Chandeliers: Annapolis Lighting; (color) Brushed Silver; Paint: Sherwin-Williams; Greenblack SW6694; Matte; Powder Room Faucet: Ferguson; Brizo Rook; Brilliance Luxe Nickel/Matte Black; Powder Room Sink: Ferguson; Kohler Derring Undermount Sink; Translucent White; Powder Room Tile: ABKA Marble and Granite, Inc.; Roma Stone Arkadia; Nero; Powder Room Flooring Installation Materials: Architectural Ceramics; Vanity Top: ABKA Marble and Granite, Inc; Vintage Italian Carved Gilded Mirror: Hollis & Knight.
JEWEL BOX BAR
Allie Mann, Elena Eskandari, Alex Hubbard & Hope Hassell, Case Design/Remodeling, Inc.
Cabinet Hardware: Atlas; Counter Top: Pure White Ceasarstone; Faucet & Sink: Kohler; Light Fixture: Circa; Marble & Glass Backsplash: Mosaic Tile Co. Paint: (SW 7001 Marshmallow & 6080 Utterly Beige) Sherwin Williams. Countertop Installation: Eurostonecraft; Painting: Ricci Drywall and Painting.
LITTLE JEWEL BOX SITTING ROOM/
Camille Saum, Camille Saum Interiors Design, LLC
Vintage Italian Glass Block Table, Bauhaus Inspired Cantilevered Chairs, White Forest Mirror, Merrick Four Drawer- Ivory Chest, Sorolla Floor Lamps and Shade Custom Treatment by Ali Nassari Atelier Artists; Ziggy Vases; Area Rug Madeleine Mitchell of Doris Leslie Blau; Artwork-Merritt Gallery; Upholstery Panels Carlos Interior Center, Lizard Pouf, Custom Sofa Carlos Interiors; Pillow Fabrics Quadrille Fabrication Gretchen Everett Design; Hann and Hann Room Painted; Brian Croft Giati Teak Wing Chair J Lambeth with Quadrille Upholstery; Ron Rinhart Concrete Angle Lavender Concrete Table, Jane Branch Stain Glass Top Window Panes, Justin Binnix Custom Light Fixture Niermann Weeks, Ali Nassari Atelier Artist; Adam Curtis Design Weld Custom Design Coffee Table by Camille Saum; Sherwin Williams Paint and Supplies; Ceramic on Coffee Table, Jennifer Hamilton Turquoise Bowl and Children’s Designed Ceramic Pieces; Children’s Art Haley and Christine Junium; Ceiling and Wall Treatment Decorative Coatings & Finishes Milena Diez. Upholstered Window Panel, Center Turquoise Pouf, and Custom Sofa: Carlos Interiors: Stain Glass Window Pane Jane Branch company Sand Soda Lime; Hollis & Knight Vintage Italian Glass Block Table with Four Bauhaus Inspired Cantilevered Chairs; Merrick Chest, White Forest Mirror Sorolla Floor Lamp. Zizzy Vases; Maxim Square Acrylic Bowl; Decorative Coatings and Finishes Milena Diez; Ali Nassari Atelier Artists Custom Finishing Coffee Table and Floor Lamps; Ron Rinhart Concrete Angle Lavender Concrete Side Table Brian Croft Giati Teak Wing Chair J Lambeth With Quadrille Fabric; Adam Curtis Design Weld Custom Coffee Table Design By Camille Saum; Area Rug Madeleine Mitchell Doris Leslie Blau; Hector, Hann and Hann; Quadrille Fabrics; Custom Fabulous Light Fixture Justin Binnix Niermann Weeks; Sherwin Williams Paints; Mina Parr Merrick Gallery; Haley and Christine Junium’s Artwork.
THE IDEALIZED FAMILY ROOM
Todd Martz & Susan Nelson, Home on Cameron
Antique George III Desk and bookcase/secretary : A Galerie Antiques; Antique Oriental Rug: Galleria Rug Gallery; Blue and White Pillows: F. Schumacher Nanjing color Porcelain; Blue and white porcelain: Home On Cameron; Chandelier: Home On Cameron; Coffee table: Salvations Klismos with custom walnut top; Drapes: China Seas Sigourney Small Scale custom colored; End tables: Home On Cameron; Lamps: Bunny Williams Home Brush Stroke Lamp (blue); Occasional Chair: Thibaut Savoy Chair Lacquered Blue; Red chairs: Lee Industries 5478-01 through Home On Cameron; Fabric: Stroheim Vinout Color 22; Wallpaper: China Seas Sigourney Mustard on White paper; White upholstered sofa: Lee Industries 3106-11through Home on Cameron; Fabric : Stroheim Dearing DG Color 02; Wood Puzzle: Home On Cameron; Yellow & White upholstered chairs: Lee Industries 1863-01 through Home On Cameron; Fabric: Lee Industries Atrium Lemon. Electrical: New Age Electric; Drapery Fabrication: Tassels Window Couture; Painting: MJ Impressive Painting; Wallpaper: Michael DiGuiseppe.
KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM
Samantha Friedman, Samantha Friedman Interior Designs, LLC
Accessories: Christofle; Area Rug: Stark Carpet; Cabinet Hardware: Top Knobs / Fergusons; Dishwashers: Bosch / Fergusons; Faucets: Brizo / Fergusons; Fabrics: Window Treatments: Vervain and Fabricut; Bench Cushions: Dogwood; Cabinet panels: Robert Allen; Lighting: Tracy Glover Studios; Paint: Sherwin Williams; Table: Century Furniture. Art: The Art Registry / Lanie Mann; Bench Fabrication: Wilma Gray, Silver Needles / Golden Threads; Contractor: David Bossler, Homeworx Inc; Drapery Fabrication: Wilma Gray, Silver Needles / golden Threads; Drapery Installation: Steve Flynn, Hangman Services; Kitchen Cabinetry: Stuart Kitchens.
THE HIVE FAMILY FOYER
Lisa Tureson, Studio Artistica
All art materials used for creating and installing the children’s artworks were donated by Studio Artistica; Art: We Were Young, 44” x 44” original mixed media on canvas by Lisa Tureson; the Scribbles series; Art: Approaching Storm I & Approaching Storm II, 24”x 24”, original acrylic on canvas by Tracie Weir; Art Installation: Broadway Galleries, Alexandria, VA; Console: Strasburg Console from Salvations Architectural Furnishings; 60”w x 10”d x 32”h; Console Top: Hand painted, faux bois, glass tabletop from Studio Artistica; Wall Paint: Sherwin Williams SW6385, Dover White; Wall Sign: Allegra Print, Dulles, VA. Artists: Milena Diez, Ana Hannon, Rebecca Hotop, Gregory Scott, Lisa Tureson and Tracie Weir; Wall Painting: The Art of Creating.
POOLSIDE OASIS
Kimberly Asner, Country Casual Teak
Berwick Sideboard w/ Granite Top: Country Casual Teak; Chateau Planters: Country Casual Teak; Hudson Modern Lounge Chairs: Country Casual Teak; Linoleum Rugs: American Plant; Outdoor Square Pouf: Country Casual Teak; Outdoor Black and White Striped Rug: World Market; Salon Upholstered Lounge Chairs: Country Casual Teak; Seneca Bistro Tables: Country Casual Teak; Seneca Chaises: Country Casual Teak; Seneca Round Teak Side Tables: Country Casual Teak; Seneca Sidechairs: Country Casual Teak; Shoreham Bar Tables: Country Casual Teak; Teak Octagon Umbrellas: Country Casual Teak; Vista Cabana: Country Casual Teak; Wall Artwork: American Plant.
Skip Sroka, ASID, of Sroka Design let the architecture take center stage in this Bethesda bath, which he softened with a skirted armchair and sheers on the lower windows. “Keep it clean-looking and work with what you have,” he says.
Quick fixes include installing a new mirror, sconces or hardware. Replacing faucets or light fixtures can also add big impact.
—MELANIE WHITTINGTON, Whittington Design Studio
Updating the paint color and window treatments will help, as will switching out old countertops for stone ones.
—KORI KEYSER, ASID, Keyser Interiors, Inc.
Refresh old wood vanities with a new color or updated stain.
—ARLENE CRITZOS, Interior Concepts
Switching out bath or hand towels can change the look completely. And adding glass jars with soaps or bath salts can make a bath feel like a tranquil spa.
—KRISTIN PEAKE, Kristin Peake Interiors
Take your outdated slab of a mirror and frame it using coordinated tile from your bathroom for a more finished look.
— Gina Fitzsimmons, ASID, Fitzsimmons Design Associates, Inc.
THG-Paris: Infini collection.
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Hastings Tile & Bath: Linear Countertops.
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Crosswater London: Dial Central 2000 Valve.
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Kohler: Veil Intelligent wall-hung toilet.
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A couple with young boys saw potential in the 1980s-era Arnold, Maryland, the home they’d recently purchased, though they knew it needed substantial work. They hired Owings Brothers Contracting of Eldersburg, Maryland, to complete a major overhaul, from modernizing the outdated kitchen and baths to opening up the interiors to views of the Severn River. They also traded a dark, clunky wooden staircase for lighter hickory wood stairs framed in glass—and incorporated an indoor slide that the boys now enjoy when heading down to their playroom on the newly finished lower level.
Tasked with renovating a drab master bath in Great Falls, Virginia, AV Architects + Builders started by reconfiguring its dysfunctional layout. Shifting what had been a large walk-in closet to a disused side of the adjacent bedroom, they gained valuable space for an oversized tub; an open shower with rain, hand-held and regular shower heads; and a WC screened by frosted glass. Oversized porcelain tile from Marble Systems covers the walls and the floors, which are equipped with radiant heating; a new window bathes the room in light. Meanwhile, double vanities and a built-in bench beckon on the other side of this modern, spa-like space.
A couple with a three-acre property in Darnestown, Maryland, was ready to trade its outdated patio and gazebo for a landscape encompassing a pool, spa, patio, screened porch and more. They contacted landscape architect Chad Talton to come up with a plan that would give them the features they wanted, along with a more inviting outdoor environment.
The septic field and problematic grading meant that the pool had to be carefully sited and the yard multi-tiered. “We terraced the back, but made sure it was a gentle slope,” Talton says. A stairway from the house to the yard was replaced by a pergola structure that leads in one direction to the spa and in the other to the patio where a grilling station and seating area lie. From the family room, a new door opens to the screened porch, which boasts ipe flooring and a gas fireplace with a stone surround.
Curvilinear features crop up throughout, including a rounded island and grilling station supported by a circular base. In addition to being a design element, this feature “conserved space,” Talton explains. “We didn’t want it to take up a lot of the patio and this was a way to accomplish that.”
In the pool area, a shallow swim shelf spills via a waterfall over boulders to the main pool, curved in a naturalistic style. Wide grass steps with bluestone risers connect the pool and patio. “They create a softer, garden-friendly look,” Talton says. Seasonal plantings in a variety of textures include flowering perennials and grasses; boxwoods and evergreens define the edges of the patio and stairs for a manicured look.
Landscape Architecture: Chad Talton, RLA, Surrounds, Inc., Sterling, Virginia. Photography: Morgan Howarth.
Homeowners in Ashburn, Virginia, wanted to create an extensive entertainment space in their unfinished basement. They contacted Justin Schopp of Moss Building & Design for the job, specifying an open floor plan that would incorporate a home theater, bar, and space for a pool table—all in inviting modern style.
“The owners wanted something special,” relates Schopp. “They requested a modern sensibility—unlike the rest of the house—so it would feel like an escape when they came downstairs.”
Moss Building & Design collaborated with Reston-based Synergy Design & Construction on the project. To create the desired aesthetic, Schopp and his team chose engineered maple floors and maple cabinets and wall panels throughout. The panels are trimmed with decorative aluminum strips, while other aluminum accents such as pendants and stair balusters unify the space. A water feature and gas fireplace add style and interest.
The home theater features acoustic carpeting, plush theater seating, and a 110-inch Elite Prime screen. The coffered ceiling conceals speakers and anchors the Sony projector. “Usually clients want the home theater in a separate room,” Schopp observes. “The open plan made it harder to get the acoustics right.” Around the corner, a bar boasts built-in cabinetry, honed-granite countertops, and a TV.
WiHome Integration installed the electronics, along with a Control4 automation system that operates everything from the projector, speakers, and receiver to the Blu-ray, Apple TV, and cable box. It also controls the lighting and climate in the space. A smart-phone app means that one touch of a button does it all.
Renovation Design & Construction: Justin Schopp, Moss Building & Design, Chantilly, Virginia. Home Automation System: WiHome Integration, Burke, Virginia. Photography: Robert Merhaut.
Longtime Potomac clients asked Barbara Hawthorn to renovate their mundane kitchen. Avid home chefs, they wanted an efficient, uncluttered space in which to work—and they specified a contemporary aesthetic. Most important, they wished to incorporate their extensive collection of contemporary art into the mix.
Collaborating with Ezio Mattiace of Arte Modus, Hawthorn selected Arclinea cabinetry and quartz countertops to neutralize the wife’s bold palette, then set about creating ways to showcase the couple’s art, which features contemporary and Pop Art pieces by icons such as Claes Oldenburg and Keith Haring.
“Their collection is very important to them,” Hawthorn observes. “And they wanted an element of fun in how we did it.
The house had art scattered all over; we took favorite pieces and what was appropriate for the kitchen.” Now, two glass-fronted cabinets display whimsical pieces on glass shelving, illuminated from above and below.
Reflecting the owners’ playful sensibility, Hawthorn created display shelves for useful items that double as art: bottles of sparkling water above the TV and dog food along with olive oil for dogs in the pantry—with a row of Campbell’s Soup cans in a nod to Andy Warhol. The glass-fronted Liebherr fridge reveals a Claes Oldenburg cake sculpture along with actual food.
Photos occupy a magnetic stainless-steel wall in the breakfast nook. And storage abounds, with stainless-steel shelves in the peninsula for cookbooks. A 3-D sculpture by Robert Indiana shares counters space with a top-of-the-line cooktop customized through Arclinea.
Interior Design & Contracting: Barbara Hawthorn, Barbara Hawthorn Interiors, Ltd., McLean, Virginia. Architecture & Kitchen Supplier: Ezio Mattiace, Arte Modus, Washington, DC. Photography: Kenneth M. Wyner.
A client who was not afraid of going bold in her home interior design inspired Marika Meyer’s design for the dining room and sunroom of a home under renovation in the Palisades. Because the spaces are adjacent to one another with a large opening in between, Meyer knew they would have to relate visually. Her client “had a keen sense of color and knew what she liked,” the designer says. After falling in love with a strong Brunschwig & Fils jacquard in red and rust—ultimately used for throw pillows in the sunroom—they selected vibrant motifs for both rooms. “We had fun layering pattern on pattern,” Meyer recalls.
The dining room walls are covered in rust-hued grass cloth by Thibaut, with a rug from Galleria Carpets in an ikat pattern that Meyer and her client customized for color and weave; even the dining-chair fabric has a custom colorway selected to fit the room. “There were so many opportunities for customization on this project,” observes Meyer. “That’s part of its success.”
In the sunroom, a neutral rug allows for a lively mix of fabrics. A Chinoiserie dragon pattern by Jim Thompson on one armchair works with a flame-stitch pattern by Brunschwig on another. A cream-colored Cowtan & Tout sofa provides a backdrop for pillows in the rust-hued jacquard as well as geometrics by Brunschwig & Fils. Drapes and a fabric ceiling cover, both by Barry Dixon for Vervain, lend warmth and coziness to the room.
To furnish both spaces, Meyer sourced antiques as far afield as Texas. Above the custom dining table by Bausman and Minton Spidell chairs from Michael-Cleary, the Visual Comfort chandelier is both simple and elegant.
Interior Design: Marika Meyer, Marika Meyer Interiors, Bethesda, Maryland. Photography: Angie Seckinger.
Perched directly atop an expanse of marshland on the edge of the Atlantic Ocean, a house built by and for the owner of Boardwalk Builders, Patty McDaniel, was designed for its location by architect Mark McInturff. “It is a remarkable spot,” he says. “With the water and marsh grasses all around, it feels meditative.”
The three-story house hovers over the wetlands on pilings that allow water literally to lap at its foundation. The structure is L-shaped, with the main rooms and master suite on one side and bedrooms on the other. Where the wings meet, a two-story screened porch serves as the family’s main gathering area, accessible from nearly every room. “It’s a corner site,” McInturff relates, “so I was able to position the house to capture the landscape without the neighboring houses being visible.”
Windows by Marvin—all triple-coated for marine use—in a range of shapes and sizes play particular roles in the design scheme. “The bigger windows are meant for looking through and the small ones are for opening,” McInturff explains. “They suit the architecture of the house.” The windows meet at the corners of the structure to create an expansive effect.
While the water-facing façade is almost all glass, the sides of the house that face neighbors are more closed off. Rather than punctuate those expanses of the wall with random small windows, McInturff designed large cutouts that contain windows combined with siding in a decorative basket-weave pattern. The house is clad in cedar shakes that reflect its coastal locale.
Architecture: Mark McInturff, FAIA, McInturff Architects, Bethesda, Maryland. Builder: Patty McDaniel, Boardwalk Builders, Rehoboth Beach, Delaware. Photography: Julia Heine.
A Potomac couple called on Anthony Wilder Design/Build to expand their traditional abode with a porch and deck in contrasting modern style. “The goal was a room for all seasons that would feel different from the rest of the house,” says project architect Marian Vaias.
She and her team designed an industrial-chic porch that spills out onto a deck through a glass-framed garage door. Conceived by Wilder designer Steve Spohr, the garage door slides open above floating ceiling beams, from which lights and fans are suspended. Removable windows and casements keep breezes flowing in the warmer months while sheltering against the elements. Radiant heating under porcelain-tile floors adds warmth.
One side of the porch opens to the deck, which boasts a linear gas fire pit. On the other side of the porch, a covered grilling station complete with gas lines and an exterior-grade range hood enables the owners to cook outdoors all year round.
Designer Shannon Kadwell selected finishes that convey an industrial edge, from wood beams and window frames painted to look like steel to matching dark-painted aluminum garage-door frames. The addition is clad in tongue-and-groove cedar, treated to retain its hue. The deck is cedar with cable railings and a pressure-treated wood floor stained to look like cedar.
Designer Keira St. Claire-Bowery furnished the addition with a custom dining table, Lee Industries chairs and a woven armchair by Palecek. Gloster seating surrounds the fire pit, and all furniture is upholstered in Perennials outdoor fabric. LED lights illuminate the railings and stairs, which lead to a flagstone patio.
Addition Architecture & Contracting: Marian M. Vaias, AIA; Interior Design: Shannon Kadwell, CMKBD, Allied ASID; Keira St. Claire-Bowery, Allied ASID, Anthony Wilder Design/Build, Cabin John, Maryland. Landscape Design: Rossen Landscape, Sterling, Virginia. Photography: John Cole.
A couple building a custom home in Arlington turned to Studio Snaidero DC Metro to create a warm, contemporary-style kitchen with plenty of storage and space for a family of five. The open plan encompasses the kitchen’s work area, centered around an island, and a pantry tucked behind it that opens into the airy breakfast room.
Working with Snaidero’s Shawna Dillon, the wife—who designed the home’s interiors herself—opted for flat-fronted white cabinetry punctuated by rustic, gray-stained oak modules that prevent the space from looking too stark.
“The challenge was to provide solutions for cooking and food-storage needs while maintaining an open, streamlined feel,” says Dillon, who supplied storage in the pantry, breakfast area and island to ensure surfaces would remain uncluttered.
Silestone countertops and a complementary backsplash in Nara Basic Blanco tile from Porcelanosa keep the room crisp and bright. A niche in the work area contains a Miele gas cooktop and oven, while the Best hood maintains a low profile tucked within the niche’s ceiling. A paneled Sub-Zero column fridge is concealed in the wall of cabinetry to one side, between the Miele microwave and convection ovens.
To suit the husband’s more traditional sensibilities, Dillon selected glass-globe pendants over the island. In the breakfast area, an inset, exposed-wood ceiling is treated in rustic style and paired with an ultra-modern Moooi pendant. Calligaris counter stools, Eames-style chairs and a Saarinen Tulip Table from Design Within Reach enhance the contemporary vibe.
Architecture: Devereaux & Associates, McLean, Virginia. Kitchen Design: Shawna Dillon, NCIDQ, ASID, Studio Snaidero DC Metro, Alexandria, Virginia. Builder: Great Jones Developments, McLean, Virginia. Photography: Jennifer Hughes.
Homeowners in Baltimore County hired Stephanie Gamble to update the interiors of their abode, a task that included revamping the lackluster living room. Gamble created “a very clean, modern, yet classic space,” she says, where her clients could entertain family and friends.
| Then | Now |
| The living room was forgettable, with dilapidated floors and a lack of architectural detail. The ineffective recessed lighting made the room dim. | Gamble refinished the floors and painted the walls light beige, punctuated by cream-colored trim. Draperies allow for maximum light. |
| Despite the fireplace, with its boring surround, the room felt like it needed a focal point. | The fireplace wall provides a strong focal point, with a new surround embellished with crisp molding and a dramatic painting above it by Michael Carson. |
| In its previous iteration, the room was informal, which didn’t fit the owners’ vision of it as a space for entertaining. | Simple but elegant furnishings include a Thibaut sofa and Hickory Chair chairs. Hickory White cabinets flank the fireplace; cream-painted interiors lighten them visually. |
Interior Design: Stephanie Gamble, Stephanie Gamble Interiors, Baltimore, Maryland. Photography: Jennifer Hughes.
After severe flooding destroyed a McLean, Virginia, basement—including a home theater designed by Integrated Media Systems in 2005—the owners decided to overhaul the space. IMS reconstructed and updated the theater area, collaborating with designer Barry Dixon, who selected its elegant furniture and finishes.
| Then | Now |
| The theater was state-of-the-art for 2005 but needed its audio/video systems upgraded for today’s technology. | The new A/V package allows for ultra high-definition resolution and audio-encoding formats. The system is integrated with the existing whole-house Savant Control System, operated via iPad. |
| The projector was ruined and other components had to be removed and reinstalled later. | IMS installed a new Sony receiver and video projector. Undamaged components, including the speakers and screen, were reinstalled. |
| Theater-style seating limited the room’s functionality. The owners wanted a space that would feel more like a regular room, decorated in a timeless, inviting style. | Barry Dixon created a multi-purpose area with Tomlinson sofas of his own design and swivel chairs from Coup D’Etat. Phillip Jeffries grasscloth on walls and ceiling define the space, lit by Apparatus sconces. |
Home Automation: Tom Wells, Integrated Media Systems, Sterling, Virginia. Interior Design: Barry Dixon, Barry Dixon, Inc., Warrenton, Virginia. Photography: Bob Narod.
While renovating their home, a McLean couple tapped McHale Landscape Design to transform their lackluster yard into an inviting outdoor environment where they could entertain family and friends. The elaborate master plan included a complete overhaul of the front entry.
| Then | Now |
| A steep slope from right to left caused drainage problems and an uneven appearance. | A cut-and-fill project leveled the front yard while a new drainage system manages stormwater. |
| Mundane azaleas blocked the front entry—and served as deer food. | A new flagstone arrival circle complements the home’s entry portico and welcomes guests in style. |
| The spare, nondescript plant palette did not provide a succession of color or textural variation. | Masses of annuals and perennials, along with blooming crape myrtle, create year-round color and interest. |
| A barren lawn was a “wasteland” in front of the house. | Flagstone pavers set into the turf forge an informal connection to the street. |
Landscape Design: Phil Kelly, McHale Landscape Design, Upper Marlboro, Maryland. Photography: John Spaulding.
The new owners of a home in McLean sought to upgrade their master bath, which was dated, dark and cramped. They turned to Case Design/Remodeling to transform the awkward space into a modern, spacious and airy retreat.
| Then | Now |
| The bath was narrow with all of its components crammed together. An old built-in tub was wedged into a small space at one end of the room. | The design team borrowed space from a wet bar and closet in the adjacent master bedroom to enlarge the bath. A roomy shower occupies the once-cramped space that housed the tub. |
| A dark wood vanity didn’t offer much in the way of storage or useful surface area. | Twin Ronbow vanities provide storage while a Jacuzzi soaking tub creates a focal point. |
| Dark wood and dingy reddish-brown tiles made the whole room look dim, despite skylights. | White vanities, marble tops, and pale, wood-look porcelain floors are light and airy. A stacked-quartzite veneer on the wall behind the tub adds interest. |
Renovation Design: Jim Wrenn, project developer; Loren Sanders, project manager; Kevin Shore, CKBD, architectural designer; Elena Eskandari, CKBD, Allied ASID, bath designer, Case Design/Remodeling, Inc., Bethesda, Maryland, Falls Church, Virginia, and Washington, DC. Photography: Stacy Zarin Goldberg.
