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Baltimore-Washington NKBA Awards Winners of the 2011 Baltimore- Washington National Kitchen & Bath Association awards, sponsored by Home & Design, were announced at a chapter dinner at the Pooks Hill Marriott.

Photos by Melody Rush.

Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams Party Designers gathered at Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams’ DC showroom for a cocktail reception celebrating the arrival of the spring furniture collection (as well as the birthday of co-founder and chairman Mitchell Gold).

Photos by Bob Narod and Melody Rush.

Luxury Expo 2011 Home & Design held its eighth Luxury Expo at the Sheraton Premiere Tysons Corner, Virginia. The event featured more than 50 exhibitors, seminars by design experts and a special designer’s sample sale.

Photos by Bob Narod.

2011 DC Design House Preview Designers and guests celebrated the opening of the 2011 DC Design House with a preview of the Tudor-style home freshly revamped by top local designers. Proceeds from the evening, as well as ticket sales to the Design House, benefitted Children’s National Medical Center.

Photos by © Karllito Antonio.

Surrounds Garden Party Designers gathered at a Great Falls, Virginia, home where Surrounds has created a lush, resort-like landscape. Guests toured the grounds and enjoyed a discussion by Steven Abramowitz on “Connecting your way to the top.” The event was sponsored by Surrounds in cooperation with Home & Design.

Photos by Bob and Brendan Narod.

IFDA Resources 2011 The Washington Chapter of IFDA (International Furnishings and Design Association) held its annual tabletop event at the Westwood Country Club in Vienna, Virginia. Designers José Betancourt and Barry Dixon were on hand to sign copies of their recent books and members toured tabletop displays of the latest home furnishings. Home & Design was an event sponsor.

Photos By Bob Narod And Melody Rush.

Boffi's First Anniversary Boffi Georgetown celebrated its first anniversary and unveiled its latest kitchen, bathroom and wardrobe systems at this special event in the Cady’s Alley showroom. Boffi’s chairman, Paolo Boffi, presented a fascinating overview of kitchen design and details on the history of the company. During a reception, guests had a chance to mingle and view the collections.

Photos By Bob Narod And Melody Rush.

Porcelanosa Grand Opening Porcelanosa, a Spanish manufacturer of high-end home products, celebrated the grand opening of its new, 12,000-square-foot Bethesda showroom. Highlights included cuisine by José Andrés and live music. Guests perused chic kitchen and bath vignettes and displays of the company’s full line of flooring and surfaces.

Photos By Tony Powell.

2012 NKBA Awards Winners of the fourth annual Baltimore-Washington National Kitchen & Bath Association awards, sponsored by Home & Design, were announced at a chapter dinner at the Pooks Hill Marriott in Bethesda.

Events Diary - 2012 Designers' Choice Awards Each year, Home & Design polls hundreds of industry professionals to glean their picks for the leaders in this innovative, ever-evolving community, as well as their votes of confidence in those just making their mark. We also ask area architects and designers to vote on their favorite industry resources, in categories ranging from lighting and appliance showrooms to drapery fabricators and art galleries. Click on the thumbnails below to view photographs from the awards event.

Photos By Melody Rush.

DC Design House Preview Party Designers and guests celebrated the opening of the 2012 DC Design House with a preview of the stately Spring Valley home. Proceeds from the evening, as well as ticket sales to the Design House, benefited Children’s National Medical Center. Home & Design was the media sponsor.

Photos by Kyle Samperton.

2012 H&D Luxury Expo Home & Design held its ninth Luxury Expo at the Sheraton Premiere in Tysons Corner. The event featured celebrity appearances, seminars and a designers’ sample sale.

Photos by Bob Narod.

Dulles Electric Gala Home & Design co-hosted the Designer Night Gala at Dulles Electric in Sterling, Virginia, where guests explored the showroom’s dazzling lighting displays.

Photos by Bob Narod.

2013 Designers' Choice Awards Home & Design celebrated its 2013 Designers’ Choice Awards at Room & Board in DC. Guests mingled and toured the showroom’s four floors and roof deck.

Photos by Bob Narod.

Home & Design co-hosted the opening of Creative Concepts Grand Opening Center in Fairfax, Virginia, where Italian designer Roberto Cavalli’s new tile line—part of his inaugural home collection—was showcased.

Photos by Bob Narod & Melody Rush.

NKBA Awards Celebration Winners of the fifth annual Baltimore-Washington National Kitchen & Bath Association awards, sponsored by Home & Design, were announced at a chapter dinner at the Greenbelt Marriott. Following a reception, the winners were introduced and guest speaker Jason McNealy of Hansgrohe made a presentation on the latest trends in luxury showers.

Photos by Bob Narod.

HOME&DESIGN, published bi-monthly by Homestyles Media Inc., is the premier magazine of architecture and fine interiors for the Washington, DC, Maryland and Virginia region.

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The H&D Portfolio of 100 Top Designers spotlights the superior work of selected architects, interior designers and landscape architects in major regions of the US.

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