Home & Design marked the publication of its March/April 2020 issue on March 4 with a reception at Best Tile in Rockville. Guests mingled among stylish vignettes showcasing the company’s collections of high-end tile and stone surfaces.
The Seventh Annual IFDA Masquerade Ball took place on March 7 at DC’s Abigail nightclub. Masked revelers sipped, supped and bid in a silent auction; proceeds benefitted Rebuilding Together. Home & Design was a sponsor of the event.
Winchester lives by a longstanding philosophy—that fine building is an art. The company has specialized in high-end residential construction since its inception in 1980, demonstrating strong craftsmanship and durability on architect-driven projects spanning Washington, DC, Baltimore, Annapolis and the Eastern Shore. Rustic villas, weekend retreats and country estates are all part of Winchester’s extensive portfolio, which includes more than 500 projects. The company is equally comfortable working in traditional and contemporary styles.
“The goal is to build generational homes through quality and execution,” says director of business development TD Albright. “We want to remain involved for the life of each building—and we achieve this through teamwork and relationships.”
Winchester’s president, Mike Campbell, heads a team of 40 employees, many of them tenured, with multiple years of experience. The team collaborates with high-end area architects on new homes, renovations and additions. Carpentry, painting, concrete excavation and masonry services are all offered in-house. Dedicated site supervisors and project managers oversee each project from start to finish, while a residence management division supplies preventive maintenance, repairs and minor renovations after completion to keep each home looking and performing optimally.
Most of Winchester’s business comes via referrals from architects, designers and clients—many of whom have long-established working relationships with the company. As Albright explains, teamwork amongst staff and regular communication with homeowners, architects and designers ensures a cohesive, coordinated approach. “The best scenario is to get involved in a project as early as possible. This facilitates conversation and makes the process seamlessly efficient,” he says. “The hallmarks of a successful collaboration are shared commitment, mutual trust and open lines of communication.”
When it comes to the nuts and bolts of construction, Winchester favors natural building materials such as stone, wood, glass, metal, copper, tile and clay over manmade materials. “Natural materials are higher in quality and we trust them,” Albright says. “There are always new products hitting the market, but we are conservative, researching and testing everything before using it.”
A tight building envelope is also key, and the company puts a premium on energy efficiency and building a healthy home. “We are truly looking out for the client,” Albright notes. “We are passionate about all aspects of the process and are committed to achieving the vision of both the homeowner and the design team.”
Inquiries: 1114 Benfield Boulevard, Suite L, Millersville, Maryland 21108; 410-987-5905; winchesterinc.com
The Custom Residential Architects Network’s AIA-Capital chapter held its annual holiday party at Pella Mid-Atlantic in Tysons Corner on December 5, 2019. Guests mingled over cocktails and hors d’oeuvres.
Home & Design launched its Winter 2020 issue with a chic reception at Studio Snaidero DC Metro in Alexandria on January 16. Guests perused the showroom’s cutting-edge kitchen displays and mingled with designers featured in the new edition.
Home & Design partnered with the Washington Design Center on its fourth annual Holiday Fête, held December 12, 2019. During the evening, guests enjoyed tempting treats and perused tabletop displays created by more than 20 local designers, on view in the center’s showrooms. Proceeds benefited Children’s National Foundation.
NEW TRADITIONAL Josh Hildreth of Josh Hildreth Interiors kept a traditional Bethesda dining room fresh with eclectic antiques and a decorative wall finish. “I often prefer decorative finishes to wallpaper because you can tweak them to specific lighting conditions ,” he says. Tawny beige walls complement a painting by Philip Morsberger and Penny Morrison drapes by Everett Design, Inc. Photo: Kip Dawkins
WINDOW SEAT Shannon Bieter of Interiors by Shannon Bieter made a statement in a Potomac breakfast nook with a banquette upholstered in Kravet fabric. She dressed up the space with a Chelsea House mirror. “I tend to go with bigger accessories and don’t over-decorate,” notes Bieter. Photo & Styling: Stylish Productions
WELCOME HOME Contractor Scott Taylor asked Christie Leu to update his Rockville home. The designer, principal of Christie Leu Interiors, selected a brighter palette, enlivening the entry door with Benjamin Moore’s Patriot Blue. “Painting a front door in a contrasting color takes relatively little time, money and effort for huge impact,” says Leu. Photo: Stacy Zarin Goldberg
KID-FRIENDLY FABRIC Sharon Kleinman of Transitions by Sharon Kleinman is a big fan of performance fabrics. “The industry has made great strides in producing luxurious yet durable velvets, wovens, faux leathers, linens and jacquards that are easy to maintain, stain- and sun-resistant and environmentally safe,” she says. Pictured: KravetArmor fabric; kravet.com.
SUITE DREAMS Mike Molesky, principal of Michael Molesky Interior Design, is smitten by Vanguard’s Dune Nightstand. “Its clean lines, angled edges and white-bronze feet make it a stand-out,” he says. “It comes with either an abaca-wrapped or white-bronze pull.” vanguardfurniture.com
SCULPTED SILHOUETTE The Charming Chair recently caught the eye of Jamie Merida, principal of Jamie Merida Interiors. “I love the exposed silhouette of this piece designed by Peter Jacobs for Wesley Hall,” he enthuses. “It’s elegant and traditional, yet fresh and current at the same time.” wesleyhall.com
“Ralph Lauren’s sophisticated Karlie Large Hanging Shade chandelier is on point with the current trend of brown leather and brass combinations. It’s timeless. ” —Cathy Purple Cherry, AIA, LEED, AP, CAS, Purple Cherry Architects
RIVER VIEW Jodi Macklin of Jodi Macklin Interior Design floated a low-slung Holly Hunt chaise near the windows of a Georgetown condo overlooking the Potomac. Ethereal sheers fabricated by Everett Design, Inc., don’t distract from the panoramic views. Says Macklin, “We love sheer drapery panels to add softness to vast amounts of glass.” Photo: Gordon Beall
ALL THE TRIMMINGS Navy-blue accents lend punch to a neutral Annapolis bedroom conceived by Gina Fitzsimmons of Fitzsimmons Design. She enhanced fabrics and drapes with playful trim, from Vern Yip navy banding on pillow shams to nail head by Fabricut. “Whether it’s embroidered banding, brushed fringe or cording,” Fitzsimmons avers, “it’s all in the details.” Photos: Gwin Hunt
DISAPPEARING ACT Bonnie Ammon, Allied ASID, of Bonnie Ammon Interiors, has fallen for Forbes & Lomax’s transparent light-switch plates featuring simple metal toggles. “They allow a room to shine without an ugly switch in the middle of the wall,” she notes. “They’re the final jewel that finishes a space.” forbesandlomax.com
HIDDEN GEM Charlene Kennerknecht of MONARCH got creative with a dark basement in Alexandria. “We used reverse psychology,” she recalls. “Instead of trying to lighten the space, we chose wood and stone to make it warm, hidden and wonderful.” Matching A. Rudin loveseats and sconces by Gregorius | Pineo flank the fireplace. Photo: Lydia Cutter
DRAMATIC EFFECT Designer Kori Keyser, ASID, of Keyser Interiors, Inc., reports that her current go-to wall-covering collection is Phillip Jeffries’ Metallic Ombre II. ”It adds drama and elegance to a space,” she says. “I just used the Pewter colorway in a powder room and it looks amazing.” Pictured: Metallic Ombre II Gold; phillipjeffries.com
ROOM TO BREATHE Designer Paul Corrie, who curates vintage finds such as the 1920s French side tables (above) through his own PCI Home Collection, advises clients to combine antiques judiciously. In a recent project brimming with family heirlooms (right), he says, “I focused on the scale of the furniture and what I call the ‘breathability factor’ to make the space feel fresh and open.” Left: Denis Largeron
MOODY BLUES Barbara Hawthorn of Barbara Hawthorn Interiors, Ltd., sounded vibrant blue notes in a chic Bethesda pool house, with antique glassware on a Plexi-Craft bar cart and a Blue Agate Caesarstone countertop. “Blue is always a favorite,” Hawthorn observes. “It has timeless appeal, evoking both sky and water.” Photos: Kenneth M. Wyner
Interior designers know where to shop.
We asked for favorite off-the-radar sources where they discover furnishings and accessories beyond the ordinary.
“EVOLUTION HOME in Alexandria is off the beaten path, but has an enormous amount of inventory to select from in all types of design styles and looks. You’ll even find pieces worth your while to refurbish.” —Lynda Griffin, IDDP, IDS, ASID, Creative Interior Designs
“I love the selection of European antiques, hard-to-find traditional accessories and beautiful artwork at THE SHAGGY RAM in Middleburg. I treated myself to a set of antique, hand-painted French dessert plates recently.” —Andrea Houck, ASID, IFDA, A. Houck Designs, Inc.
“My favorite DC source for antiques is FRANK MILWEE in Georgetown. Whenever I go shopping for a client there, I get a history lesson, which makes me appreciate each piece so much more—and in turn makes each piece special to my clients.” —Elizabeth Gill, Elizabeth Gill Interiors
“DOMAIN BY LAURA HODGES STUDIO in Catonsville, Maryland, carries an array of unique pieces that will brighten up anyone’s home, no matter the style. It is a treasure trove of good finds!” —Dennese Guadeloupe Rojas, Interiors by Design, LLC
On October 23, members of the design community converged at ADU—Your Appliance Source in Gaithersburg to celebrate Home & Design’s Late Fall 2019 Designer issue. Guests mingled and perused the showroom’s array of high-end kitchen appliances.
On October 17, the National Kitchen & Bath Association Baltimore-Washington Chapter held its annual Design Awards gala at the Miele Tysons Corner Experience Center. Home & Design sponsored the event. View the award-winning projects in the Late Fall 2019 issue or at homeanddesign.com.
Members of the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) Washington Metro Chapter gathered in the rooftop garden of Haworth Inc., in Washington, DC, on September 18 for their annual awards gala. Judges from ASID chapters in Virginia, Pennsylvania and North and South Carolina reviewed the entries for this year’s competition, entitled “2019 Design Transforms Lives.” Photos of the winning projects are shown above.
PERSONAL/PRIVATE LIVING
Snaidero DC Metro, Shawna J. Dillon, ASID. Project: Industrial Chic.
CONCEPTUAL DESIGN (PROJECTS NOT BUILT)
Perkins & Will, Ken Wilson, ASID. Design Team: Thomas Gregory, David Cordell, Haley Nelson, Brittany McNairy, Carissa Loehr. Project: Morrison & Foerster LLP, Washington, DC, Office.
WORK
DCS Design, Brittany Brown, ASID. Design Team: Lena Scott, Jay Choi, Rodrigo Udaeta. Project: IFPRI Headquarters.
ENTERTAIN
HVS Design, Christine Shanahan, ASID. Design Team: Michelle West, Allie Corneal. Project: Porch Kitchen & Bar.
HEALTH & WELLNESS
Chambers, Megan Koets Hochman, ASID. Design Team: Bob Hickman, Charlie Turner, Lee Hyden, John Snellinger, Lindsay Jones, Colin Smith, Patricia Sampson, Prachee Bihani, Marishka Bachman, Lauren Gordon. Project: Oxford Athletic Club.
OUT OF THE BOX (PROJECT NOT BUILT)
Perkins & Will, Ken Wilson, ASID. Design Team: Carl Knutson, Rod Letonja, Armando Nazario, Keegan Wilson. Project: Revolution, Changing the Urban Paradigm.
PUBLIC LIVING
HVS Design, Christine Shanahan, ASID. Design Team: Susan Yu, Federico Pelayo. Project: The Blake Hotel.
Home & Design partnered with Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams to host a cocktail party celebrating the furniture retailer’s 30th anniversary on September 12. During the event at their 14th Street showroom in DC, co-founders Mitchell Gold and Bob Williams reflected on their company’s staying power in a panel discussion moderated by editor in chief Sharon Jaffe Dan.
On September 24, Home & Design celebrated the launch of its 2020 Idea Book with a reception at Theodores, a fixture on DC’s modern-furniture scene. A highlight of the evening was the announcement of the annual Designers’ Choice Awards, published in the Idea Book and at homeanddesign.com.
Photos by Bob Narod Photography and Steven Phillips.
Home & Design marked the publication of its Fall 2019 issue on August 28 with a reception at BoConcept in Tysons Galleria. Guests mingled among stylish vignettes showcasing the company’s collections of Danish furniture, lighting, rugs and accessories.
On September 10, the International Furnishings and Design Association DC Chapter held its 2019 Resources show at Waterford of Fair Oaks. An array of local vendors showcased their home-furnishings products at this tabletop trade show; Home & Design was a co-sponsor of the event.
JOHN RUSSELL POPE AWARDS
Every two years, the Washington Mid-Atlantic Chapter of the Institute of Classical Architecture & Art holds a design competition recognizing fine classical work in the region. The awards are named after John Russell Pope (1874-1937), a New York-based architect who designed significant classical buildings in Washington, DC, including the Jefferson Memorial and the National Gallery of Art. After a jury of experts selected this year’s winning projects, the chapter announced the 2019 awards at a gala held on March 30 at the Carnegie Institute for Science in Washington, DC. Some of the winning projects are pictured above; for more information, visit classicist-washington.org.
RESIDENTIAL NEW CONSTRUCTION over 5,000 square feet
Jones & Boer Architects. Sycamore Point, Easton, Maryland. Builder: Winchester.
LANDSCAPE DESIGN
Arentz Landscape Architects, LLC. Whitehaven Street Garden, Washington, DC. Builder: Lofgren Construction.
INTERIOR DESIGN
Patrick Sutton. Sagamore Pendry Hotel, Baltimore, Maryland.
HISTORIC PRESERVATION
Marmi Natural Stone. Sagamore Pendry Hotel, Baltimore, Maryland.
Franck & Lohsen Architects. Decatur House, Washington, DC.
ARTISANSHIP
Iron Masters, Inc. Classical Music Forged in Iron, McLean, Virginia.
OTHER WINNERS
Commercial & Institutional Design: David M. Schwarz Architects, Inc. E. Bronson Ingram Residential College.
Ecclesiastical Design: O’Brien & Keane. Holy Name of Jesus Cathedral.
Urban Design: Michael Watkins Architect. Johnson Square.
Student Awards: Nicole Doyle, Timothy Farina, Daniel Glasgow, Mallory Smith. Museum of the United States Supreme Court.
Sponsored by the Maryland Building Industry Association, the annual Custom Builder Awards honor architecture, construction and remodeling projects in the Greater Washington, DC, area. Below is a list of winners, some of which are pictured above.
Custom Contemporary Home
GOLD—Sandy Spring Builders, LLC (Hampden) Architect: GTM Architects
Custom Traditional Home
GOLD—Mid-Atlantic Custom Builders (McLean)
Architect: Mid-Atlantic Custom Builders
Custom Home 3,500-5,000 square feet
GOLD—Sandy Spring Builders, LLC (Foxview) Architect: GTM Architects
SILVER—Laurence Cafritz Builders (Hampden) Architect: Sutton Yantis Associate Architects
BRONZE—The Block Builders Group (Hawthorne) Architect: Richard Leggin Architects
Custom Home 5,000-7,500 square feet
GOLD—Sandy Spring Builders, LLC (Glenbrook Road) Architect: GTM Architects
SILVER—Claude C. Lapp Architects, LLC (Circle) Builder: M&M Builders & Contractors
BRONZE—Castlewood Consulting, LLC (Dalton) Architect: Castlewood Consulting
Custom Home 7,500 to 12,500 square feet
GOLD—Carter Inc. (Bay Tree) Architect: Studio Z Design Concepts, LLC
Speculative Home under 3,500 square feet
GOLD—Douglas Construction Group (Madison) Architect: Studio Z Design Concepts, LLC
SILVER—Foxhall Homes (Glenbrook Parkway) Architect: Claude C. Lapp Architects, LLC
BRONZE—Douglas Construction Group (Morgan) Architect: CAS Engineering
Speculative Home 3,500 to 5,000 square feet
GOLD—Mid-Atlantic Custom Builders (Richard) Architect: Mid-Atlantic Custom Builders
SILVER—Foxhall Homes (Valley) Architect: Architecture Collaborative
BRONZE—Carter Inc. (Durbin) Architect: GTM Architects
Speculative Home 5,000 to 7,500 square feet
GOLD—Claude C. Lapp Architects, LLC (Lybrook) Builder: Rollingwood Builders
SILVER—Zuckerman Builders (Connecticut) Architect: GTM Architects
BRONZE—Bethesda Builders Ltd. (Dahlonega) Architect: GTM Architects
Renovation over 2,000 square feet
GOLD—Mangan Group Architects (Glen Lea Way) Builder: Meridian Homes
SILVER—Castlewood Consulting, LLC (Wetherill) Architect: Castlewood Consulting, LLC
BRONZE—Claude C. Lapp Architects, LLC (Thornapple) Builder: Renovation Studio LLC