Best Tile: Our Story Founded in 1956, Best Tile is the largest importer of tile and stone in the Mid-Atlantic region. The third-generation, family-owned company now boasts 22 design showrooms on the East Coast, carrying products from Spain, Italy, Brazil, England, Turkey, Mexico and the U.S. The company offers an unparalleled selection of porcelain and natural stone, as well as glass, metal and mosaic tiles suitable for floor and wall applications. “There is a high level of quality control,” says owner Ben Mednick. “Each product is put through rigorous testing while being manufactured.”

Best Tile serves homeowners, contractors, builders, architects and designers in both residential and commercial spaces. The company’s staff of designers pays attention to every detail of a project, from concept through design and final installation. The client’s vision and budget are paramount, and the knowledgeable staff works hard to educate customers and to provide total client satisfaction. “We create the best possible buying experience for people on the market for tile and stone,” Mednick says.

“Our company is based on principles, integrity, and respect,” he continues. “We strongly believe that customer service and superior quality, together with virtually limitless possibilities in terms of products and design, cannot fail to achieve the client’s vision for his or her home or business. Our goal is to guide clients to a unique and personal space that they will be able to enjoy for years to come.”

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Best Tile emphasizes forward-looking trends such as large-format tiles. The Plane collection of five-by-10-foot tiles (top) replicates marble, travertine or monochromatic looks. Its six-millimeter thickness offers the advantages of thin tile while allowing for the depth needed to fabricate an edge detail or use for floor applications. The Falling Water collection (bottom) boasts patterns created through digital inkjet technology on porcelain that mimics stone and wood together.

Address
11601 Boiling Brook Parkway Rockville, Maryland 20852
Contact
[email protected]
301-984-3399
Web address
besttile.com

Nouvel Kitchen and Bath: Our Story Launched in 2013 by owner Andrey Veretenov, Nouvel Kitchen & Bath provides cutting-edge cabinetry design at a reasonable cost. The company, an offshoot of a design/build firm also owned by Veretenov, represents European manufacturers in the U.S., bringing both contemporary and classic lines of kitchen and bath furniture to the DC area.

A staff of designers guides clients, conceptualizing their ideas for each space. “We are a small company and every client is important to us,” says Veretenov. “We are in the process of building our reputation. We strive to provide the best possible cabinetry design within the client’s budget.”

Nouvel believes in building reliable relationships between consumers and professionals. “The best result is a happy client whose aesthetic and organizational needs have been met,” Veretenov observes. “We offer exactly the solution the client is looking for, using highly customized products and services that help make the client’s house feel like home. If it reflects their personal taste and lifestyle, it’s bound to keep them happy for years to come.”

Nouvel recently completed a custom-office addition to a Mediterranean-style home with 12-foot ceilings and an open floor plan. The office was narrow and boxy, with limited wall space, so Nouvel created niches in the wall to accommodate custom shelving and make the room feel squarer. “Space shows that we don’t just hang cabinetry on walls,” Veretenov says. “We think about space planning and structural solutions.”

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A sleek, modern kitchen (top) boasts frameless cabinetry by Elmwood in a walnut veneer topped by Silestone counters. Other features include LED accent and pendant lighting, Dacor appliances and a travertine backsplash. A complete remodel of the master bathroom (bottom) in a Great Falls home features wavy white wall tile around the bathtub area and solid gray porcelain floor tile from Spain. Kohler fixtures in chrome from the Purist collection and Silestone countertops finish the space.

Address
8466-B Tyco Road Vienna, Virginia 22182
Contact
[email protected]
703-992-9019
Web address
nouvelusa.com

Jack Rosen Custom Kitchens, Inc.: Our Story Jack Rosen Custom Kitchens has been delivering timeless designs with an emphasis on quality and a superior customer experience since its inception more than 32 years ago. “There is no doubt that my father, who founded the company, is my greatest influence,” says owner Larry Rosen. “He named the company after himself because he knew he would always do things the right way. We have maintained our excellent reputation ever since.”

At Jack Rosen Custom Kitchens, a talented and versatile team of designers is able to design in every style and size, while being well versed in the latest trends and improvements. “I am inspired by architectural features in the rest of the house when creating new spaces to fit each client’s lifestyle,” Rosen says. “However, in the end, it is always about the client’s complete satisfaction. We provide quality, creativity, and dependability to each client and it is paramount that they are delighted with their investment.”

The firm puts a premium on comfort and functionality, as well as aesthetics. “A well-designed kitchen is one that not only is beautiful but functions easily,” Rosen says. “Appliances should be placed logically and safely, there should be ample counter space and storage should be maximized. Food prep should be a pleasure, clean-up should be quick and people should be able to comfortably linger after a meal. If all these needs are met, then we have done our job.”

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The two kitchens at left exemplify transitional (top) and traditional (bottom) styles. The transitional kitchen’s clean-lined peripheral cabinets contrast with the dark-stained, rift-cut oak island. Glass doors above the sink offer a visual focal point.

The traditional kitchen is timeless. Gray-painted custom cabinetry from Elmwood complements the cherry island, and details such as the custom hood, X mullion doors, and substantial island legs contribute to a stunning appearance.

Address
12223 Nebel Street Rockville, Maryland 20852
Contact
[email protected]
240-292-7121
Web address
rosenkitchens.com

McHale Landscape Design, Inc.: Our Story was founded in 1981 by brothers Kevin and Stephen McHale, who share a love of landscaping and the outdoors that dates back to their teenage years mowing lawns. From the beginning, both understood the rewards of self-employment and had the passion and determination to build a business. “Our goal is to be the single source for anything design-build on a residential property,” says Kevin McHale. “We provide quality goods, services, and value through the implementation of the design-build philosophy. Our creative, sustainable designs are enhanced by quality materials and superior craftsmanship.”

Before embarking on a project, the McHale team observes clients’ outdoor-living habits to make sure the design reflects their needs. “A creative design is futile if it doesn’t improve the client’s life,” explains Stephen McHale. “It is successful only if the designer listens to the client and transforms his or her dreams into a functional and aesthetic design.”

Instead of using subcontractors, McHale does carpentry and masonry in-house, which allows control over scheduling, pricing, and quality. The brothers pride themselves on hiring great people. “Our first employee, Phil Kelly—now our chief operating officer—has been instrumental in the company’s growth,” says Kevin. “We have a very little turnover and clients trust us to be creative, talented, ethical and determined to do our best for them. Good design and quality craftsmanship initially lead clients to us, but trust and confidence make them clients for life.”

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The outdoor entertainment space for this beautiful brick home in Potomac, Maryland, was limited to an upper backyard patio. The client asked us to transform the grassy area in the lower backyard into a grand pool terrace featuring a pool house, pool, spa and ornamental plantings. After the successful transformation, the client paid us a great compliment by saying of the new landscape, “It feels like it has always been here.”

Address
6212 Leapley Road Upper Marlboro, Maryland 20772
Contact
[email protected]
301-599-8300
Web address
mchalelandscape.com

Bel Pre Glassworks, Inc.: Our Story was launched in 1974 with the goal of providing customers with quality products and service at competitive prices. A family-run enterprise from the start, it employs eight family members today, and its orientation towards family has never wavered. “We build on family traditions in the way we work,” says August Gagliarducci. “We are truly a family business.”

Bel Pre Glassworks designs and fabricates frameless shower enclosures; custom, antique and framed mirrors (the company is known for its creative mirror designs); painted-glass backsplashes and countertops; glass tabletops; and glass cabinet-door fronts. Beveling, sandblasting and waterjet designs are its specialties.

Over the years, Bel Pre Glassworks has maintained a cutting edge in the business by regularly expanding its fabricating capabilities through the purchase of specialized on-site machinery. The company recently added a state-of-the-art waterjet fabrication machine to its Rockville warehouse and in January 2013, purchased a tempering oven that enables the fabrication of all glass-enclosed shower doors in-house from start to finish.

The team at Bel Pre Glassworks collaborates with customers to create the applications that will best suit their day-to-day needs, while also guiding them towards timeless designs that they will be able to enjoy for years to come. “Ours is a service business,” observes Gagliarducci. “It brings us great satisfaction to be able to fill the needs of our customers.”

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Pictured here, a luxury townhome in a community for which we installed glass shower doors, mirrors and glass balcony railings. The railings were fabricated out of half-inch-thick Evergreen laminated-glass panels, which seamlessly tie into the backdrop of trees behind each property. The shower enclosures are frameless, heavy glass systems that convey a high-end look. We’ve thoroughly enjoyed being a part of this ongoing project.

Address
1050 First Street Rockville, Maryland 20850
Contact
[email protected]
301-948-6003
Web address
belpreglass.com

Bruce Bowers launched Bowers Design Build, Inc.: Our Story in 1990 after working as a project manager for some of Northern Virginia’s biggest developers. Part of a family of builders, Bowers paid his way through the University of Maryland School of Architecture working as a carpenter and project manager. He had been taught by his grandfather and father that “there was only one way of doing things: the right way,” he says. “We call it The Bowers Way. It’s a simple promise to deliver the best design solutions, the best construction quality and the best customer experience for the best value.”

Armed with a strong sense of building integrity and the knowledge that there was a need for a quality-oriented, well-managed design/build company, Bowers and his wife, Wilma, started their firm to provide a no-surprises building experience. Today, Bowers Design Build offers a holistic approach to design, customizing solutions that accentuate how each unique client lives and plays. The firm’s team of architects and interior designers works with Northern Virginia’s top carpenters and tradesmen to ensure a great client experience.

In order to understand how clients live and play, Bowers asks clients to complete a questionnaire that addresses all their needs and wants. “A home can be beautiful, but if it doesn’t work for the homeowner, it is not a good design,” Bowers observes. “We love hearing clients say ‘I would never have thought of that, but it is perfect.’”

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The kitchen is one of the most important rooms in any house. This client wanted a spacious, organized kitchen with convenient storage and a beverage center for entertaining. Every element conveys a sense of warmth and welcome. The master bathroom (opposite) is bright, fun and functional with a no-threshold shower, his-and-her vanities and an oversized custom tub. Brightly painted cabinetry and tiles lend the room a playful sensibility.

Address
6715 Whittier Avenue, Suite 200 McLean, Virginia 22101
Contact
[email protected]
703-506-0845
Web address
bowersdesignbuild.com

Remodeling: Drawing Board A homeowner was drawn to a McLean, Virginia, rambler for its location and promise of easy, one-story living. However, the unappealing, dated exterior needed an overhaul. She hired architectural designer Christina Doyle of Gilday Renovations to transform the home, both inside and out.

RENOVATION ARCHITECTURE: Christina Doyle, Gilday Renovations, Silver Spring, Maryland. CONSTRUCTION: Gilday Renovations. PHOTOGRAPHY: Morgan Howarth.

Landscaping + Outdoor Living: Drawing Board A couple tapped Morgan Washburn of Botanical Decorators to design a front yard that would complement the Mediterranean-style architecture of their new Arlington home while adding a modern slant. The plan would include a driveway, a walkway to the house and an array of year-round plantings.

LANDSCAPE DESIGN: Morgan Washburn, Botanical Decorators, Olney, Maryland. ARCHITECTURE: Bob Braddock, Red House Architects, Arlington, Virginia. BUILDER: Mickey Simpson Builder, Ltd., Arlington, Virginia. PHOTOGRAPHY: Roger Foley.

Kitchen + Bath: Drawing Board A home with builder-grade finishes included a master bath that was spacious but poorly designed and mundane in appearance. The owner tapped Davida Rodriguez of Davida’s Kitchen & Tiles to give her a spa bath with an organic, Zen-like vibe.

BATH DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION: Davida Rodriguez, CKD, Davida’s Kitchen & Tiles, Gaithersburg, Maryland. PHOTOGRAPHY: Bob Narod.

Our Story Area architects, designers, and landscape designers contributed company profiles, complete with project photos and descriptions. We hope their stories will provide a reliable resource for your next home project.

Bel Pre Glassworks, Inc.

Best Tile

Bowers Design Build, Inc.

Deckscapes of Virginia LLC

Electronic Home Environments

FA Design Build/Flooring America

Jack Rosen Custom Kitchens, Inc.

Marblex Design

McHale Landscape Design, Inc.

Michael Nash Design, Build & Homes

Nouvel Kitchen and Bath

Pamela Harvey Interiors

Royal Building Products

WILLEM SMITH FurnitureWorks

After inheriting a turn-of-the-century home in Baltimore’s Roland Park, owners turned to Kirsten Anthony Kaplan to update its interiors while respecting its Prairie-style architecture. A new color palette introduced a sophisticated edge while Kaplan selected furnishings that “would not feel incongruous” in the home’s historical context.

INTERIOR DESIGN: Kirsten Anthony Kaplan, Haus Interior Design, Rockville, Maryland. CONTRACTOR: Winchester Construction, Millersville, Maryland. PHOTOGRAPHY: Helen John.

Floors + Windows + Doors: Drawing Board Tasked with renovating his client’s three-bedroom apartment in DC, Andreas Charalambous traded its outdated, 1970s look for a clean, contemporary aesthetic. In the master bedroom (pictured here), he combined an innovative closet-door design and a neutral color palette with accents of bold “sun-dried tomato” red.

INTERIOR DESIGN: Andreas Charalambous, AIA, IIDA, FORMA Design, Washington, DC. CONTRACTOR: Michael Apergis, MCA Remodeling, Potomac, Maryland. PHOTOGRAPHY: Geoffrey Hodgdon.

Closets + Organized Spaces: Drawing Board A single father of three contacted Kristin Peake for a whole-house redesign, which included the overhaul of a large, multi-purpose room. Peake created a playful yet functional space that reflects the needs and personal styles of the kids as well as their dad.

INTERIOR DESIGN: Kristin Peake, Kristin Peake Interiors, Rockville, Maryland. PHOTOGRAPHY: Stacy Zarin Goldberg.

HIGH-TECH HARMONY BY JUDITH BELL | PHOTOGRAPHY BY PHILP SCHMIDT

MAY/JUNE 2006

When the client bought his third Washington-area residence in 12 months—the first, a Dupont Circle townhouse, and the second, an apartment at 14th Street and Rhode Island, were sold within months of moving in—-he asked architect and interior designer Jerry Harpole to transform the 10-year-old standard McLean center hall Colonial into a distinctive home where he could entertain the capital’s political set. Harpole had handled the design of this retired AOL attorney’s Key West property and had begun the initial work on each of the two former DC residences. “The client presented me with a list of objectives he wanted to achieve with the McLean house,” recalls Harpole. “It was a kind of business plan for living.”

Chief among the owner’s goals was creating an interior that would meld elements of his traditional Midwestern upbringing with the most high-tech advances in home design. Harpole, who established his firm in 1983 and began incorporating interior design into his residential practice five years ago, possesses a subtle touch, quietly blending modern and traditional in a harmonious mix. “There’s an edge to my work,” says Harpole, “but it’s a livable edge that eliminates the hardness sometimes associated with contemporary design. Here, the idea was to create unexpected moments within a house that presents traditionally.”

The owner wanted the main floor, in particular, to be comfortable for formal entertaining and conducive to active conversation. Harpole gravitated to what he calls non-specific colors, those that have a mutable quality and change with the light throughout the day. The formal dining area, foyer, and living room share a common neutral palette, encouraging flow between the different rooms. The wood floors were stained throughout with an ebony stain.

Harpole bypassed tradition in the living room, creating a pared-down environment. Four custom club chairs of his own design arranged to encourage intimate conversation, lend a subtle Deco feel. An aluminum-leaf ceiling finish defines the space while adding an unexpected element. Small windows on either side of the fireplace were what Harpole calls “a designer’s dilemma.” He paneled the entire wall in African anigre, designing perforations for the windows that function as shutters and add a sense of calm to the room. The reddish-orange tones of the wood provide warmth and echo the red onyx used to replace the wood mantel.

In the formal dining room, the client wanted guests to be comfortable spending time at the table. Harpole acquired an unusual round 19th-century English dining table in yew with segmented concentric leaves fitted to the parameter. He paired the table with new chairs found at Hollis & Knight, but modified them, adding arms to create more relaxed seating. A large photograph of rebuilding in Berlin after the fall occupies one wall.

“There’s an edge to my work,” says architect Jerry Harpole, “but it’s a livable edge that eliminates the hardness sometimes associated with contemporary design. Here, the idea was to create unexpected moments within a house that presents traditionally.”

In the family room, the fieldstone fireplace was sheathed in polished granite to create a reflective surface for the room. Here, as elsewhere in the house, the artwork sourced through Annie Gawlack of Washington’s G Fine Art enhances the spatial sense of the rooms while adding conversational value for guests. The large silvered lavender abstract painting by Jason Martin adds further luminosity to the room. An L-shaped sectional sofa in pale brown wool flannel features cutouts that give the seating unexpected openness and offer visual access to the space. Multi-colored pillows in a fabric with a raised stripe that recalls the simplicity of corduroy introduce casual warmth.

The original kitchen and its cabinets with raised-panel painted doors were torn out and replaced with maple cabinets with horizontal banding in stainless steel. Mosaic glass tile backsplashes and polished granite countertops complete the sleek look. Rather than create a breakfast area next to an island, Harpole designed an elongated island with a distressed concrete top that allows seating for six at the bar area. Stainless-steel cabinets below add storage space and echo the accents on the cabinetry. Two lantern chandeliers salvaged from an old church add a traditional touch to the room.

While studies are a standard room in most Virginia houses, the client wanted his to function as a digital library. An antique desk from Gore-Dean anchors the room and was re-designed to allow a computer screen to be concealed by and pop out of the top. The bookcases that line the walls on three sides were designed atypically to play up the horizontals with recessed vertical elements, and were painted red, another Virginia tradition. But Harpole added another twist on convention, asking artists from The Valley Craftsmen to complete a faux finish in red lacquer with a black glaze. The middle shelves were lit for art and books were stacked horizontally to accentuate the effect. The formal French Regency reproduction chairs are actually recliners. Two stools designed by Harpole provide extra seating when needed and can be stored under the desk. The window coverings in simulated metal mesh add another high-tech element.

The expansive master bedroom—a 24-foot square equal in size to the family room—features a tray ceiling and cove lighting. An eight-foot-tall upholstered bed anchors the room. Harpole custom designed end tables to house the audio/video controls for the flat screen TV and the security panel. An antique bamboo chair and lounge and aluminum Art Deco sconces add interest. The carpet in restful shades of green echoes the walls, but the pattern brings in the technical again, recalling a computer motherboard.

The master bath was gutted and a skylight added. A freestanding tub and the wall behind it designed to display art make a strong visual statement. Custom maple cabinetwork provides for ample concealed storage. The floor is French limestone. And a flat-screen TV concealed behind a one-way mirror is only visible when the TV is turned on.

The guest room provides all the conveniences of a hotel room. “The client wanted the guest quarters to really be comfortable,” says Harpole. “I thought about the amenities that we experience in a hotel and how those are not generally available to house guests. A guest wants easy access to their suitcase, storage for their clothes.” Harpole removed a closet to create an open space to lay out one’s suitcase and added an ironing board that pops out when needed. The décor focuses on creating an intimate, calming environment. “We’re in bedrooms predominantly at night so dark colors with warmth work especially well,” says Harpole, who chose a palette of browns for the room. The trim was faux wood grained, again by The Valley Craftsmen, to tie in with the shutters and other woods in the room. The tufted headboard and bumper give the room a plush feel. The wall behind the bed was draped, concealing windows the bed would not fit between. Reading lights come out from behind these drapes and provide symmetry.

“The owner wanted the house to generate active conversation,” says Harpole. “It’s a house that does that through a balanced blend of comfort and the unanticipated.”

Judith Bell is an art historian, features and fiction writer based in Washington, DC. Photographer Philip Schmidt is based in Holly Springs, North Carolina.

RESOURCES

LIVING ROOM
Anigre Paneling Design: Jerry Harpole. Paneling Fabrication & Installation: Amazing Grain Woodworking, Rockville, MD. Red Onyx Slab Mantelpiece & Hearth Design: Jerry Harpole. Mantel Fabrication & Installation: Laser Marble, Rockville, MD. Iron Firescreen: Steven Handelman Studios, Santa Barbara, CA. Aluminum Leaf Finish on Ceiling: The Valley Craftsmen, Baltimore, MD. Wall Sconces: August Georges, Washington, DC. Stainless Steel Rods & Drapery Fabrication: Drapery Contractors, Baltimore, MD. Carpet: Carpet Impressions, McLean, VA. Custom Club Chairs Design: Jerry Harpole. Club Chair Fabric: Robert Allen, Washington, DC. Pillow Fabric: Holly Hunt, Washington, DC. Pillow Fabricator: Carlos Interiors, Crofton, MD. Oil Painting: Howard Mehring through G Fine Art, Washington, DC. Wood Flooring: Classic Floors Designs, Washington, DC.

DINING ROOM
Dining Chairs: Hollis & Knight, Washington, DC. Custom Chair Modifications: Jerry Harpole. Fabric: Coraggio Textiles. Stainless Steel Rods & Drapery Fabrication: Drapery Contractors, Baltimore, MD. Carpet: Carpet Impressions, McLean, VA. Ceiling Decorative Painting: The Valley Craftsmen, Baltimore, MD. Built-in Anigre Cabinetry Design: Jerry Harpole. Paneling Fabrication & Installation: Amazing Grain Woodworking, Rockville, MD. Photograph of Berlin: By Frank Thiel,
G Fine Art, Washington, DC.

FAMILY ROOM
Custom Sectional Sofa Design: Jerry Harpole. Fabric on Sofa: August Georges, Washington, DC. Fabricator: Texstyle, Hickory, NC. Oversized Round Bolster Fabric: Scalamandré, Washington, DC. Bolster & Throw Pillow Fabrication: Carlos Interiors, Crofton, MD. Acrylic on Steel Painting: Jason Martin, via G Fine Art, Washington, DC. “Wave” Maple Console: Dakota Jackson, Washington, DC. Multi-Colored Striped Wool Rug: Carpet Impressions, Washington, DC. Wood Frame & Upholstery Armchairs: Dessin Fournir via August Georges, Washington, DC. Classic Cloth Fabric: August Georges, Washington, DC. Tri-color Murano Glass Table & Lamp on Console: Itre, Inc. Custom Mahogany Coffee Table Design: Jerry Harpole. Fabrication: Tartt Millwork.

KITCHEN
Maple & Stainless Steel Laminate Custom Cabinetry Design: Jerry Harpole. Cabinetry Fabrication & Installation: Amazing Grain, Rockville, MD. Wall Cabinets & Granite Countertops: Laser Marble, Rockville, MD. Colored Concrete Island Countertop: Stone Casting, Charleston, SC. Installer: Falcon Construction. Barstools: R. Jones through J. Lambeth, Washington, DC. Barstool Fabric: Vinyl by Scalamandré, Washington, DC. Mosaic Tile: Ann Sacks, Washington, DC. Natural Water Reed Roman Shades Fabrication: Drapery Contractors, Baltimore, MD. Old Church Chandeliers: Good Wood, Washington, DC.

DIGITAL LIBRARY
Custom Built-in Shelves Design: Jerry Harpole. Shelf Fabrication: Amazing Grain Woodworking, Rockville, MD. Paint Finish: The Valley Craftsmen, Baltimore, MD. Simulated Mesh Metal Shades: Drapery Contractors , Baltimore, MD. Mid-19th-century Oak Desk With Inset Leather Writing Pad: Gore-Dean, Washington, DC. Leather Installer: Falcon Construction. Reproduction Reclining Armchairs: Holly Hunt, Washington, DC. Custom Wooden Stools on Casters Design: Jerry Harpole. Fabricator: Greg Wiercynski, Falcon Construction. Flannel Cushion Fabric: August Georges, Washington, DC. Cushion Fabrication: Carlos Interiors, Crofton, MD. Carpet: Carpet Impressions, McLean, VA. Paintings by Cindy Blair: Jerry Harpole’s Collection.

GUEST BEDROOM
Custom Upholstered Headboard, Rails & Footboard Design: Jerry Harpole. Fabricator: Texstyle, Hickory, NC. Wood Rod & Drapery: Drapery Contractors, Baltimore, MD. Reading Lights: Hines, Washington, DC. Built-in Cabinetry Design: Jerry Harpole. Fabrication: Falcon Construction. Faux Wood Grain Finish: The Valley Craftsmen, Baltimore, MD. Carpet: Carpet Impressions, McLean, VA.

MASTER BATH
Lavatories, Faucets, Fittings, Wall Sconces, Limestone Flooring, Towels & Accessories: Waterworks, Washington, DC. Maple Woodwork Design: Jerry Harpole. Fabrication: Amazing Grain Woodworking, Rockville, MD. Photograph: Todd Hido through G Fine Art, Washington, DC. Limestone Countertops & Backsplashes: Waterworks, Washington, DC. Fabrication & Installation: A and M Marble & Granite, Rockville, MD.

MASTER BEDROOM
Green Suede Upholstered Headboard & Frame: Mike’s, Los Angeles, CA. Reading Lights: Artemide. Custom End Table Design: Jerry Harpole. Fabricator: Ivan C. Dutterer, Hanover, PA. Chaise Longue, Armchair & Round Wood Table: Aston-Garrett. Chaise Pillows, Armchair Pillows, Chenille Throw, Green Vase: Material Possessions, Chicago, IL. Faux Fur “Dice” Pillows Design: Jerry Harpole. Fabric: J. Lambeth, Washington, DC. Fabricator: Carlos Interiors, Crofton, MD. Antique Green Rice Barrel: The Washington Design Center. Carpet: Carpet Impressions, Washington, DC.

Elements of Style MARCH/APRIL 2008

The Stone Mountain tub is carved from a solid boulder from California, making it one of a kind. It rests on a smashing floor of Trani Italian antique limestone tile from Haifa. Designer Barbara Hawthorn sees the outdoor bath as a new trend on its way with the arrival of heated outdoor flooring, outdoor fireplaces and all-weather fabrics and furnishings. This outdoor room is elegantly appointed with grass planters from Brown Jordan, a custom-designed stainless steel bench and antique, zinc-finish screen panels from Niermann Weeks. Fiber-optic lighting in faux tree branches suggests a mid-summer night’s dream.

DESIGN: BARBARA HAWTHORN, BARBARA HAWTHORN INTERIORS, MCLEAN, VIRGINIA.

Fine Furnishings + Art: Drawing Board Camille Saum created an element of surprise in her 2011 DC Design House dining room by painting the floors; artist Ali Nassiri expertly executed her design. “It’s another way of adding color to space,” says Saum. “And if it’s done correctly, it lasts for a long time.”

INTERIOR DESIGN: Camille Saum, ASID, Camille Saum Interior Design, Bethesda, Maryland. DECORATIVE PAINTING: Ali Nassiri, Atelier Artists, Rockville, Maryland. PHOTOGRAPHY: Lydia Cutter.