Organic Chemistry
A painting by Sibel Kocabasi makes a powerful first impression in the dining room of a grand Bethesda home. With a pattern that suggests…
Wine and Dine
Just back from his restaurant, Tosca, on a Friday afternoon, Paolo Sacco has traded a Canali suit for jeans. He and his life partner,…
Flower Power
On a cold January day, designer Lauren Liess’ dining room is awash in summer’s glory. Roses, tulips and proteas proliferate on the wooden table….
Retro Vibe
Dior Men’s Summer 2019 ready-to-wear line draws inspiration from the life and work of Christian Dior. Modern twists on his oeuvre include a vintage-effect…
Old + New
Occupying a restored 19th-century French hospital, The Jaffa, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Tel Aviv opened last year in that city’s historic waterfront neighborhood. Architects…
Eating Out
PENN QUARTER HOT SPOT Restaurateur Ashok Bajaj’s latest venture, Olivia, recently debuted in DC’s Penn Quarter. Chef Matt Kuhn’s rustic Mediterranean menu is inspired by…
Natural Flourish
In this age of gut renovations and teardowns, finding a home in mint, move-in condition requires a rare confluence of luck and timing. A…
Tranquil Interlude
After a month-long stint in Marnie at New York’s Metropolitan Opera, Denyce Graves can be found far from the limelight, hiking around her family’s farm…
Classic Twist
During the renovation of a 19th-century row house on Capitol Hill, one of the owners stopped into Snaidero DC Metro to see a La Cornue…
Minimalist Plan
For McLean homeowners who love to cook and entertain, coping with a 1980s-era kitchen was cramping their style. When they’d finally had enough of…
Fresh Start
Confined to the cramped footprint of the obsolete kitchen in her clients’ Tudor-style home in DC, designer Nadia Subaran faced a few challenges when…
Thaw Out
WILD & WOOLLY Missoni Home’s Winter Flame collection includes the all-wool knit Pereira rug—as soft as a well-worn fisherman’s sweater; sculptural Virgola chairs shown…
Staying Power
As founding editor of Residential Architect magazine, Boyce Thompson has plenty to say about what constitutes a great house. So much, in fact, that…
Technology at Play
Made to Order Colorado-based Wagner Custom crafts bespoke skis based on clients’ abilities and preferences. Combining customer data with computer diagnostics, ski builders determine…
Dining Destinations
A Shot of Scotland on Maryland’s Eastern Shore One of the country’s most valuable single-malt Scotch collections can be found not in the big…
Triple Creek
Set on 600 pristine acres in Western Montana, Triple Creek Ranch serves up outdoor adventures along with gourmet dining and luxury R&R. At this…
Belle of the Ball
Though photographed on a romp through Maryland’s Star Bright Farm, this winsome skirt by local couturier Ella Pritsker is intended for dressier affairs. The…
Cottage Charm
Baltimore residents knew they were onto something sublime when they built a weekend getaway on a bluff overlooking the Severn River near Annapolis more…
City View
When William Waybourn, a photographer and owner of DC’s Long View Gallery, purchased a condo in DC, he realized that although it was brand…
Seeing Stars
DEEP DIVE The Orange Starfish Wallpaper Mural depicts an oversized specimen against a glinting turquoise sea. Available in three paper weights. From $3.25 per…