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Party Pad - After purchasing a condo in the Watergate as a weekend getaway, a couple tapped Carnemark design+build to overhaul its dated interiors.

They wanted a sleek, modern environment in which to entertain and enjoy stunning Potomac River views. On their wish list was a functional new kitchen.

Following the original footprint, Carnemark conjured a new, contemporary space, with a breakfast bar that opens to the main living area. “The clients loved SieMatic’s Classic cabinetry line, which has a luxe feel but is durable with lots of opportunities for storage,” recounts principal Jonas Carnemark, who also owns Konst SieMatic, an exclusive distributor of the German cabinetry brand. “We knew we’d need every centimeter for storing party items and for appliances like a wine fridge and freezer drawers.

“We built out around the cabinetry so it appears recessed,” Carnemark continues. “This can make rooms that are tight on space feel larger.” A niche in the adjacent foyer was appropriated for additional storage and a nondescript pantry cupboard gave way to a floor-to-ceiling wine fridge with a wall of storage beside it. Engineered-wood cabinets in lacquered white and cerused walnut are enhanced by glossy nickel accents.

The backsplash, walls and countertops are clad in sintered stone, an engineered surface with a thin-slab profile that offers a versatile alternative to quartz. Above the range, the marble-look surface also wraps clean-lined sliding doors concealing storage; panels above create a seamless look.

Kitchen Design: Jonas Carnemark, CKD, CR, CLIPP, Konst SieMatic, Bethesda, Maryland. Contractor: Carnemark design+build, Bethesda, Maryland.

 

Party Pad - THE DETAILS

CABINETRY: siematic.com. COUNTERTOPS, BACKSPLASH & WALLS: sintered stone. APPLIANCES: bosch.com, subzero-wolf.com, futurofuturo.com. FIXTURES: dornbracht.com. SINK: blanco.com. All the above sourced through konstsiematic.com.

Once their kids had grown up and moved out, a couple was ready to reimagine their vintage center-hall Colonial in Baltimore’s historic Guilford neighborhood; the home had become a little too lived-in over the years. They turned to Patrick Sutton for a whole-house renovation that would begin a new chapter. The mandate called for a more streamlined environment—and an airy new kitchen. “The focus for the project was on clarity, simplicity and serenity,” Sutton says.

Moment of Zen - “And they wanted the kitchen to reflect this new attitude with an uncluttered, calm and restful aesthetic.”

Working with Pyramid Builders, Sutton combined the existing compartmentalized kitchen and the adjacent dining room into one open-plan area with a central waterfall island and a comfortable breakfast nook that spills out through French doors into the yard. Once the space was opened up, original dark-wood finishes gave way to a lighter, brighter sensibility. To create the serene vibe the clients were after, Sutton employed a palette of light-colored, tactile materials—from faux-bois custom cabinetry and soft-white Calacatta Gold marble countertops and backsplash to creamy lime-plaster walls. Flanking the sink, open steel shelving displays the clients’ creamware collection and contributes to the room’s airy feel. The range hood, built by Pyramid and faux-finished to look like marble by Artstar Custom Paintworks, is both understated and elegant. The ceiling, combining cerused white-oak planks and beams, perfectly harmonizes with the room’s other elements.

Kitchen Design: Patrick Sutton, Patrick Sutton, Baltimore, Maryland. Contractor: Pyramid Builders, Annapolis, Maryland.

 

Moment of Zen - THE DETAILS

CABINETRY: duncancabinetry.com. CABINET HARDWARE: doorhardwareusa.com. COUNTERTOPS & BACKSPLASH: rocktopsfabrication.com. APPLIANCES: subzero-wolf.com, bosch.com through pyramid-builders.com. FAUCETS: franke.com, grohe.us through pyramid-builders.com. SINKS: kohler.com, shawsofdarwen.com. ISLAND PENDANTS: urbanelectric.com. DINING TABLE PENDANT: bakerfurniture.com. BAR STOOLS: leeindustries.com.

PARIS MATCH
Manufactured in a workshop outside Paris, La Cornue’s ranges are stars of the culinary world, known for their precision and iconic appearance. The Château Series is made by hand in a wide range of configurations, colors and finishes; the 120 Château Range is pictured. Available locally at Ferguson. fergusonshowrooms.com; lacornueusa.com

COOL CONCEPT
Boffi’s latest concept is Combine Evolution, an addition to architect and designer Piero Lissoni’s Combine kitchen system. Evolution includes a wooden table that connects the system’s modules, which are dedicated to food prep, cooking or washing up. Open metal shelving suspended above boasts a utensil rod and integrated LED lights. boffi.com

PRO STYLE
Bath-fixture manufacturer Franz Viegener has made its first foray into the kitchen. The Franz Viegener Kitchen Collection features a pro-style faucet distinguished by a contemporary profile and a curved silhouette. It’s available in chrome, nickel, gold, rose gold, satin black or unlacquered brass—in a polished or matte finish. franzviegener.com

NO HANDS
Blanco’s SOLENTA Semi-Professional faucet boasts a sleek design with a solid-brass body, dual spray mechanism and a flexible hose in easy-to-clean stainless steel. The SOLENTA Senso model combines these features with sensor technology that allows for hands-free use. Available at Poggenpohl in Georgetown and Chevy Chase. poggenpohl.com; blanco.com/us

VERY VERSATILE
The Wolf Convection Steam Oven combines the best of both worlds: Convection mode cooks evenly and faster and keeps food moist, while steam retains nutrients and eliminates the need for oils. The oven features a climate sensor for reliable temperature control. Available in 24- and 36-inch widths at Appliance Distributors Unlimited. subzero-wolf.com; buyadu.com

MADE TO ORDER
Interested in a made-to-order kitchen? Woodharbor Custom Cabinetry offers framed and frameless options in two collections. Pictured: A kitchen by designer Erin Fry of Kensington-based Cre8 Cabinetry Designs conjures an “updated traditional” vibe with Woodharbor cabinets in quarter-sawn, stained and glazed white oak and custom white. woodharbor.com  Photo: Peak Visuals

RETRO VIBE
Designer Pietta Donovan’s eponymous collection of handmade cement and ceramic tiles for Walker Zanger presents ’70s-inspired patterns in seven colorways. The tiles, which can be mixed and matched, come in tessellated shapes defined by sharp edges and rounded corners. Available at Architectural Ceramics locations. walkerzanger.com; architecturalceramics.com

FULLY LOADED
Miele’s G 7000 Dishwasher Series brings out all the bells and whistles with patented features such as AutoDos, which regulates when detergent is dispensed; an integrated PowerDisk that matches the amount of detergent to the selected wash cycle; and the QuickIntenseWash program, which cleans dishes in under an hour. mieleusa.com

IN THE HOOD
Italian manufacturer Verona recently introduced its Designer Ventilation Collection, encompassing a classic chimney hood (pictured), a streamlined hood and a built-in hood insert. Each offers four fan speeds, LED lights, anti-grease filters, time-delay shut-off and a choice of filtration systems; hoods come in four colors and a range of sizes. veronaappliances.com

MOD MOTIFS
Marble Systems’ Antique Tile Collection comprises more than 35 vibrant decorative motifs inspired by a variety of sources, from traditional Portuguese and Spanish patterns to dynamic contemporary designs. The glazed terracotta tiles, available in six-by-six-inch squares, are not intended for high-traffic surfaces. The Batik pattern is pictured. marblesystems.com

LIVING COLOR
Bold custom-color options are not the only eye-catching feature of True Residential’s 30-inch-wide Glass Door Beverage Center, which can be paired with the company’s other refrigerators, as pictured. Interiors boast antibacterial stainless steel, LED lighting and shelving designed for stability. An easy-to-use LCD display provides digital accuracy. true-residential.com

Before + After: Row House ReduxBefore + After: Row House ReduxBefore + After: Row House Redux - After buying an 1892 row house in Dupont Circle, the owners anticipated a simple facelift—but as often happens, the project snowballed.

Architect Michael Lee Beidler of Trout Design Studio masterminded a whole-house renovation that instilled a modern sensibility throughout, with an emphasis on wood. “The husband comes from a lumber family,” he explains, “and the presence of wood is very important to him.”

Case in point: the remodeled kitchen, which is distinguished by solid-walnut cabinetry and shelving fabricated by Gaston & Wyatt. Soapstone tops the counters and a handmade ceramic-tile backsplash continues into the pantry, located behind a walnut door to the left of the range.

Beidler’s plan removed a wall to create a living/dining/kitchen area at the back of the house that spills outside via a wall of glass. A steel column connects to a 24-inch steel ceiling beam that supports the home’s weight. Beidler appropriated the adjacent dogleg court to enlarge the kitchen; light pours into this single-story addition through a skylight above. A new stair is bordered by a hand-wrought, steel-and-brass railing.

Before + After: Row House Redux - Renovation Architecture: Michael Lee Beidler, principal, Trout Design Studio, Inc., Washington, DC. Interior Design: Michael Hampton, Inc., Washington, DC. Contractor: ILEX, Washington, DC. 

Before + After: Fabulous Finish -

Before + After: Fabulous Finish - It turns out it’s possible to completely transform a kitchen with little more than a few coats of paint—a fact illustrated by Unique by Ruth, a custom furniture and cabinetry refinishing company that recently worked its magic in an Ashton, Maryland, home.

“The house was built in 2005; the kitchen was designed well, and my clients didn’t want to get involved in a construction project,” recounts principal Ruth Gamarra. “They wanted to refresh the kitchen without having to trash the cabinets, which were in perfect condition.”

“We envisioned a relaxed atmosphere, brightened and lightened,” says the wife, “so we would feel uplifted walking in after a long day at work.” She and Gamarra selected Benjamin Moore hues in a satin sheen: Cloud Nine for the cabinetry and Kensington Blue on the island; Gamarra applied the colors using an industrial paint designed and engineered for spraying on wood. The two shades create bright, crisp contrast and a modern vibe. New matte-black hardware complements industrial-style pendants. A backsplash of handmade ceramic tile and marble-look quartz countertops complete the look.

Before + After: Fabulous Finish - Kitchen Cabinet Refinishing: Ruth Gamarra, Unique by Ruth, Rockville, Maryland. Photography: Daniel Pinto.

Under Foot - MIRROR IMAGE

Reflections, an Italian-made porcelain tile sold locally at Best Tile, captures the smoky look of antique mirrored glass. The rectangular tiles come in two sizes, four colors and a matte or polished finish. Trim pieces and matte mosaics are also available. besttile.com

RUSTIC TOUCH
With its knots, cracks and surfaces distressed by light-wire brushing and random saw marks, DuChateau’s wide-plank Strata Collection conjures rugged wood floors of the past. Made of engineered European oak finished in hard-wax oil, the line comes in six hues; Flint is pictured. duchateau.com

ROCK SOLID
Cali’s durable GeoWood flooring layers a veneer of bamboo atop a waterproof, limestone-composite core. The click-lock planks are easy to install and boast a 10-coat, scratch-resistant, low-VOC finish. Pictured above: wide-plank Antique Iron, a warm, taupe-gray hue with a lightly distressed surface. calibamboo.com

Under Foot - AGAINST THE GRAIN

Weekend Cottage, a line of hardwood flooring from Carlisle Wide Plank Floors’ Casual Collection, is made of brushed white oak with a strong wood grain, a matte finish and tongue-and-groove edges. The eight-inch-wide planks come in a solid (pictured above) or engineered version. wideplankflooring.com

Enduring Legacy - Born into bondage on Maryland’s Eastern Shore, Harriet Tubman escaped to freedom in 1849 via the Underground Railroad, returning to the region again and again to guide others out.

To commemorate the heroic abolitionist’s connection to the area, the Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad National Historical Park was carved out of Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge in 2013—and in 2017, the Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad Visitor Center was erected on park grounds.

Designed by Baltimore firm GWWO Architects, “the center aims to engage and educate visitors and encourages them to leave with a fuller appreciation of Harriet Tubman’s legacy,” says lead designer and GWWO president Alan Reed. The 15,000-square-foot structure consists of four linked, barn-like volumes. An administrative building is clad in wood, while three exhibition spaces boast zinc siding that will weather yet withstand the elements—symbolizing the endurance of enslaved peoples. “The zinc volumes memorialize their fates,” Reed observes. “Be sold, stay in fear of being sold or run away.”

Entering from the south, visitors experience narrow spaces with low ceilings, reflecting the confines of slavery. As they proceed north through the galleries, the rooms become larger and lighter. Exhibits focus on the area’s history, Tubman’s life and family and the Underground Railroad. A memorial garden combines tailored lawns, knee-high meadows and waist-high woodland, all representing the conditions of concealment—or lack thereof—which Tubman and her escapees faced.

A past winner of AIA awards from the Baltimore and Chesapeake Bay chapters, the LEED Silver-certified center was recently named the 2020 AIA Maryland Public Building of the Year.

Enduring Legacy - Architecture: GWWO Architects, Baltimore, Maryland. CONTRACTOR:

W.M. Schlosser Company, Inc., Hyattsville, Maryland. Landscape Architecture: Mahan Rykiel Associates, Inc., Baltimore, Maryland. Text: Julie Sanders. Photography: Robert Creamer and Tom Holdsworth, GWWO Architects.

Justice is Beauty - As the turbulent events of 2020 unfolded, ideals of activism and social justice moved to the forefront of our public discourse.

In early 2021, The National Building Museum plans to continue the conversation with two exhibits conceived by Boston-based MASS Design Group (short for a Model of Architecture Serving Society), a nonprofit architecture firm committed to the belief that architecture can—and should—improve lives.

Located on the museum’s second level, “Justice is Beauty: The Work of MASS Design Group” highlights the firm’s remarkable portfolio. Photographs, videos, renderings and models of completed and proposed projects and research initiatives illustrate how good design can serve as a catalyst to promote healing and humanity.

On the museum’s main level, the Gun Violence Memorial Project honors victims of gun violence in America. Four interactive houses, each comprising 700 glass bricks (the number of lives lost to gun violence each week in the U.S.), display objects, from photographs to baby shoes and graduation-cap tassels, contributed by victims’ loved ones.

Justice is Beauty - Digitally produced stories by survivors of gun violence will be shown on site and online. nbm.org

 

Source of Pride - Sandy Spring Builders has been in business for 38 years.

Partners Phil Leibovitz, CEO, and Mimi Brodsky Kress, COO, and Ray Sobrino, president, spearhead a staff of 25 building custom homes and tackling large-scale renovations mainly in Montgomery County, DC, Northern Virginia and, recently, Annapolis. “We like to get involved early in the process,” Leibovitz says. “We take pride in working towards our clients’ goals with them—that means finances and budget as well as aesthetics and livability.”

Meeting clients’ goals requires flexibility. Sandy Spring Builders is a full-service firm that wears every hat, guiding the process from start to turnkey finish. The company is frequently the first stop for clients on the market for a custom home. Leibovitz and his team help find, analyze and purchase the right lot—which, in DC’s populous environs, is often a tear-down. They collaborate with clients’ architecture and design teams and can also recommend an architect who will best fit their clients’ needs and vision. Staff members with design certification or expertise are available to help with material selections or can work with an outside designer if clients prefer. And two of the team, with architecture degrees, prefer to build homes rather than just design.

Clients may also choose to implement an existing plan. “We’ve been in business so long, we have a war chest of prior projects to tap into,” Leibovitz explains. “It’s a great way to save on costs. We like to say we work for the client, not the architect or designer. We work towards the clients’ budget, whether it’s $1 million or $5 million.”

Recent projects by Sandy Spring have included architecturally designed custom homes and houses with existing floor plans customized to the client’s needs. The company builds in every style, from contemporary to traditional, and executes historic restorations and gut renovations that take a structure down to its shell.

Despite the challenges of covid, business at Sandy Spring Builders is thriving. Says Leibovitz, “I think people have realized that home is a much more important place than they might have thought.

Source of Pride - Our hundreds of homes and happy homeowners are proof that we are a reputable builder they can trust. They’re ready to invest in their homes with us.”

Annapolis Icon - When the Annapolis Yacht Club—long a fixture on Spa Creek by the bridge to historic

Eastport—was gutted by fire in 2015, architect Leo Wilson, AIA, of Hammond Wilson was tapped to rescue the devastated landmark. “Fortunately, the structural frame remained largely intact,” Wilson reflects. “With its iconic nature and location, it made sense to take it back to its original form—elements that could be improved became the focus of the effort.”

Annapolis Icon - In 2019, the project won an AIA Chesapeake Bay award.

 

Sense of History - A couple looking to retire to the Chesapeake Bay area fell in love with a scenic property on a bluff overlooking the Chester River near Chestertown, Maryland.

They hired architect Charles Anthony to design a home that would suit their tastes as well as the site. “Their basic requirements were that the house fit within the Eastern Shore vernacular, but not be another brick Colonial,” Anthony recalls. “They wanted their new home to feel as if it had a history.”

Working with Winchester, a custom-building firm, Anthony conceived a 19th-century-style gabled abode that looks as if it had been added onto over time. A gracious front porch welcomes guests while two back porches—one open and one screened—provide serene yet striking river views. The screened porch was designed as an extension of the kitchen/family room space; stained ipe clads the porch floor, while a painted-wood railing conjures a traditional vibe and a sense of the past.

Architecture: Charles E. Anthony, Charles E. Anthony Architects, PC, Annapolis, Maryland. Contractor: Winchester, Millersville, Maryland. Landscape Architecture: Crowther Landscape Architecture, Lynchburg, Virginia.

Sense of History - Photography: Anne Gummerson.

Inside Out - Clients building a waterfront home in Bishopville, Maryland, found an enviable location for their custom abode: a narrow peninsula that enjoys creek vistas on one side and expansive views of the St. Martin River on the other.

The couple enlisted architect Christopher Pattey of Becker Morgan Group to conceive a plan that would showcase windows on multiple walls in every room; on the main floor, 13-foot ceilings and rows of transoms bring in even more light.

Erin Paige Pitts was tasked with designing the interiors. “They wanted the home to be one with the water,” Pitts explains. “It has nearly 360-degree views and takes advantage of them from almost every room. The interiors are intended to complement, not compete, with the views.”

Pitts selected organic materials and finishes that blur the lines between inside and out. In the open-plan kitchen/family room, a pristine white palette connects the kitchen, with its Calacatta Gold marble island counter and clear-glass Visual Comfort pendants, to the sitting area beyond. Low-slung Vanguard sofas and X-frame stools from Palecek keep river vistas center stage.

Architecture: Christopher Pattey, Associate AIA, Becker Morgan Group, Inc., Salisbury, Maryland.

Inside Out - Interior Design: Erin Paige Pitts, Erin Paige Pitts Interiors, Annapolis, Maryland. 

Shouting at the Wind - Marc Castelli’s vivid watercolors evoke the lives of watermen on the Chesapeake with precision and atmosphere: F

ishermen haul teeming nets onto boat decks; sloop-rigged racers heel into the wind; sailors work a schooner’s jib. The Eastern Shore-based artist’s portfolio perfectly complements Chestertown’s annual Downrigging Weekend Festival—and MassoniArt usually times an exhibit of his work to coincide with the popular parade of tall ships.

This year, though the weekend festivities have been cancelled due to covid, Castelli’s 2020 watercolor collection, “Shouting at the Wind,” is very much on view. The exhibit at MassoniArt can be enjoyed in person by private appointment through December 20. For those who prefer an armchair experience, an online video tour documents the exhibit. And in lieu of a well-received artist’s talk that typically takes place during the weekend, a video of Castelli providing in-depth descriptions of each piece is also on view.

Shouting at the Wind - Visit massoniart.com.

Classic Beauty - A commercial builder and his wife, an interior designer, purchased a nondescript spec house while it was still under construction.

They had fallen in love with its wooded lot overlooking Maynadier Creek, a tranquil tributary of the Severn River near Crownsville, Maryland. After they completed the interiors with high-quality detailing, the owners eventually turned to Good Architecture to improve the home’s curb appeal. “They loved the floor plan and interior design but cringed at the exterior,” recounts Wayne Good. “They asked us to remake it in a way that would be compatible with the classical interior.”

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Collaborating with Winchester, Good evaluated the home’s existing forms and massing and determined that integrating classic Shingle-style elements would not disturb the home’s interior spaces. The team dramatically altered the lines of the roof, trading asphalt shingles for slate. Classic columns and trim detailing now enhance the façade, and the brick foundation is clad in fieldstone. Horizontal lap siding was replaced with cedar shakes and true divided-lite wood windows were installed throughout.

Structural changes include the addition of a roof to a waterfront-facing deck to create a traditional porch. Above the garage, a charming stair tower and dormer converted an unfinished attic into guest quarters.

Renovation Architecture: Wayne L. Good, FAIA, Good Architecture, PC, Annapolis, Maryland.

Classic Beauty - Renovation Contractor: Winchester, Millersville, Maryland. 

Perfect Flow - Clients with a weekend retreat on Peachblossom Creek in Easton wished to give their sprawling, classically styled home better access to the surrounding waterfront views.

The owners contacted architect Jim Rill to create an indoor-outdoor room that would foster that missing connection. “They wanted it to complement their traditional house, but with as much glass as possible,” Rill recounts.

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Working with David Parker of ThinkMakeBuild, Rill conceived a plan to replace the existing 12-by-16-foot screened porch with a glass-enclosed space nearly double in size. The new structure’s cantilevered roof appears to float above glass walls, conveying an airy, modern sensibility—but the horizontal lines of the roof and deck ensure that it still relates visually to the existing house. An ipe deck with glass railings cantilevers above the ground, adding to the sense of lightness; it merges with the brick floor of the adjacent veranda.

The interiors are heated and cooled by a system beneath the floor, and Fleetwood triple-pane sliding doors open on three sides to bring the outdoors in. The floor and ceiling are clad in light-hued maple, unifying the space. When the sliding doors are open, says Rill, “the porch just spills out onto the deck—and then out to the landscape.”

Renovation Architecture: James F. Rill, AIA, Rill Architects, Bethesda, Maryland. Interior Design: Jodi Macklin, Jodi Macklin Interior Design, Chevy Chase, Maryland. Contractor: David Parker, ThinkMakeBuild, Annapolis, Maryland.

Perfect Flow - Photography: Will Figg.

Collected Style - The lively, fast-gentrifying neighborhood of Bloomingdale first attracted a couple moving back to DC after a year in Richmond—and they were elated to discover a 1908 row house on a treelined street that fit their needs.

“We loved the diversity, community and dynamism of Bloomingdale,” says the husband, who works in tech start-ups. “We picked this house because of its location in the heart of the neighborhood we loved.”

They had come across the home as a local developer was completing an update on it. While they loved the layout, after a year in a sleek, modern environment they wanted to embrace the abode’s classic structure and felt the renovation had stripped away some of its historic relevance. Before moving in, they contacted Zoë Feldman Design “to restore some of the traditional design to the space,” says the wife, a school teacher. “We wanted the house to feel warm, layered and inviting.”

The 2,000-square-foot residence encompasses five bedrooms and four and a half baths. Its typical row-house layout features a front entrance with the living room on the left and the dining room and kitchen straight back. The renovated home “mostly needed soul brought back into it,” designer Zoë Feldman observes, adding that the couple “naturally aligned with my own style, more than many of my clients. They had a good sense of what they wanted and trusted that we could get them there.”

The project began with some minor architectural changes. They traded a wood mantel for one of Carrara marble from Chesney’s and added built-ins to the owners’ suite. New stair railings were installed and the renovated kitchen had its cabinetry painted a soft gray-green and the hood replaced with one in a more sculptural style. They also overhauled the bathrooms.

When it came to furnishing the home, a collected sensibility prevailed. “We wanted pieces that feel both timeless and a bit eclectic, and we weren’t opposed to plenty of color and pattern,” says the wife; she and her husband brought some artwork and other items to the project but were otherwise ready for a fresh start.

Feldman began with a detailed space plan. “We find if we’re going to be more eclectic, we need some balance or it will feel chaotic,” she explains. “We start with a classic plan that’s intelligible to the client. Once we have that natural balance in each room, it becomes easier to layer in a Regency piece here, a modern piece there. Almost everything in this project is new or repurposed. We used a ton of vintage and antique pieces—I find them everywhere.”

The living room—the owners’ favorite spot in the house—marries furnishings ranging from an Empire commode and a French Directoire daybed to a mid-century, acid-etched coffee table by Bernhard Rohne for Mastercraft. Antique Caucasian rug-fragment pillows adorn a Baker sofa and a Napoleon III-style Louis Phillippe mirror presides over the mantel. Contemporary artworks include a charcoal nude by Bess Cutler and a colorful abstract canvas by Jenny Prinn that belonged to the owners; it hangs in the entry above a marble-topped Directoire-style console.

Separated from the living room by a partial wall, the dining room is distinguished by Pierre Frey textured wallpaper; Feldman opted to paint the ceiling black “to add a little punctuation to the quiet space,” she explains. “The dining room tends to be a moodier experience, so we didn’t worry about it darkening the room.”

Dramatic, modern lighting takes center stage in both the living and dining rooms. “Even when we’re harkening to a more historic vibe like we were here, we don’t want it to feel like you’re walking into an actual Victorian townhouse,” Feldman notes. “Modern lighting can make a space feel relevant.” The Calder-esque fixture by Andrew Neyer in the dining room “feels like art,” says the designer. “It’s a living piece and moves all day as a mobile would.” In the living room, a mid-century chandelier by Lawson-Fenning has a large footprint but isn’t visually obstructive. Its black shades pick up on other black moments in the room—furnishings and stair railings, for instance—and serve to unify the room’s disparate design elements.

Upstairs, the owners’ suite packs a punch with rich botanical wallpaper by William Morris in deep green—the wife’s favorite color. As she admits, “We were a bit nervous we might drown in so much pattern, but Zoë balanced it beautifully with pale-blue trim and built-ins.” Another favorite spot: a massive window seat that Feldman designed for the bedroom’s bay. “The drawers underneath provide a huge amount of storage,” the wife enthuses, “and the size means it’s roomy enough to hold the whole family—two humans and a pup—for an afternoon nap.”

Interior Design: Zoë Feldman, Zoë Feldman Design, Washington, DC.

 

RESOURCES

ENTRY
Console: chairish.com. Art over Console: jennyprinn.com. Lamps on Console: kellywearstler.com through circalighting.com. Umbrella Stand: goodwooddc.com. Hanging Hands: globalviews.com. Art Above Hanging Hands: Tenley Masson through zoefeldmandesign.com.

LIVING ROOM
Light Fixture: lawson-fenning.com. Orange Sofa: karamann.com through bakerfurniture.com. Rug & Daybed Pillows: oldnewhouse.com. Chair beside Bar, Black Curio Cabinet, Biedermeier Game Table & Chairs, Vintage Daybed, Mirror, Coffee Table & 19th-Century Commode by Fireplace: 1stdibs.com. Game Chair Fabric: jab.de. Daybed Upholstery: pindler.com. Chair & Daybed Fabrication: rockvilleinteriors.com. Paint on Daybed: Railings by farrow-ball.com. Side table by Daybed, Jacks on Coffee Table: chairish.com.  Art above Commode: Bess Cutler through chairish.com. Hermes Bust & Art Deco Horse Sculpture: chairish.com.  Mantel: chesneys.com. Sconces: circalighting.com. White Vases on Curio Cabinet & Bar: warehouse.davidiatesta.com. Curtains: arabelfabrics.com. Fabrication: Pilchard Designs, Inc.; 202-669-8760. Bar Cabinet by Stairs: avehome.com. Lithograph above Bar: Gene Davis.

DINING ROOM
Wallpaper: pierrefrey.com.  Installation: Michael DiGuiseppe; 202-731-2634. Paul McCobb Dining Table & Milo Baughman Sideboard: 1stdibs.com. Dining Chairs: dwr.com. Art over Sideboard: Suzani Print through stfrank.com. Lamps on Sideboard: chairish.com. Roman Shades: arabelfabrics.com. Fabrication: Pilchard Designs, Inc.; 202-669-8760. Chandelier: andrewneyer.com. Art by Window: jessalinbeutler.studio.

KITCHEN
Faucet, pot filler &backsplash tile: waterworks.com. Cabinet Hardware: sirodesigns.com.  Cabinet Paint: Card Room Green through farrow-ball.com. Antique Oushak Rug: oldnewhouse.com.

OWNERS’ BEDROOM
Wallpaper: William Morris through stylelibrary.com. Installation: Michael DiGuiseppe; 202-731-2634. Rug, Bedside Tables & Bench: 1stdibs.com. Bench Fabric: hollandandsherry.com. Fabrication: rockvilleinteriors.com. Bed: leeindustries.com. Upholstery on Bed: brantanofabrics.com. Art by Window: Tenley Masson through zoefeldmandesign.com. Throw & Mirror over Bed: westelm.com. Bedding: matouk.com. Swing Arm Sconces: hudsonvalleylighting.hvlgroup.com. Daybed Cushion & Roman Shade Fabrication: Pilchard Designs, Inc.; 202-669-8760. Sconces flanking Daybed: circalighting.com.  Daybed Pillows: luluandgeorgia.com. Custom Wardrobes and Daybed Frame:  The Craft; 301-706-0873.

Collected Style - OWNERS’ BATH

Sconces, Sink & Shower Fixtures, Washstand & Tile: waterworks.com.  Washstand Fabrication: atlasstonefabricators.com. Hooks: rejuvenation.com.  Gothic Revival Wood Chair: chairish.com. Recessed Medicine Cabinets: rh.com. Antique Rug: oldnewhouse.com.

 

 

 

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