Full Circle
Scott Satin and David Thompson became fast friends as fellow architecture students at Tulane. The two even co-founded the design firm Assembledge+ together in…
Touch of Glam
When Lindsay Stuckey, a young real estate agent, tapped Erika Bonnell to overhaul her condominium, the designer relished the challenge. Stuckey was drawn to…
Going Virtual
Following the covid 19 shutdown, many consumers still limit shopping forays to bare essentials like groceries, medicine—and wine. To assist clients who want to…
Coastal Vibe
Serena & Lily, the California retailer known for its laid-back, coastal vibe, opened a Bethesda Row shop on August 3. The company’s first location…
History Reborn
Washington’s central library has the distinction of being the only building Ludwig Mies van der Rohe designed in the city—and the only library in…
Home Stay
In early 2020, Four Seasons Hotel Washington, DC in Georgetown put the finishing touches on three new terrace suites and five renovated presidential suites….
From the Heart
Ideal for crisp autumn evenings, CH Carolina Herrera’s black-and-white poplin dress is emblazoned with a joyful floral spray; it’s available at the CityCenterDC boutique…
Leap of Faith
As a girl, Jodi Berger loved to sketch floor plans of her dream home. “I knew I wanted to be a designer,” she affirms….
Sense of Whimsy
Following an early career in child-welfare nonprofits, Kiyonda Powell switched gears to pursue her lifelong passion: design. She earned an interior design degree at…
Luxury Loos
Sophisticated Retreat Amanda Friend goes glam in a master bath makeover. Back in Time Barry Dixon revives a 19th-century bath…
Sophisticated Retreat
When clients in a stylish home on Maryland’s Eastern Shore called on Amanda Friend to reimagine their cramped and awkward master bath, the designer…
Back in Time
Though the Neoclassical residence in Washington had a storied past—once serving as the Turkish ambassador’s residence—it had seen better days by the time new…
Unfettered Spirit
Building a home from scratch puts owners in control of decisions large and small. With this unfettered spirit, a couple enlisted architects Mark McInturff…
Bold Moves
Since launching FORMA Design 25 years ago, Andreas Charalambous has split his time between residential and commercial work. So when a client tapped him…
Lap of Luxury
After a couple purchased a home in Rockville, they tapped Case Architects & Remodelers to overhaul its outdated kitchen and master bath. The latter…
Fresh Slate
The owners of a Potomac home were tired of their 1990s-era bath. Not only did it have inadequate storage and a tub that took…
Design from a Distance
OUTDOOR OASIS Glenstone has always practiced its own brand of social distancing. Since its inception, this private museum in Potomac has capped admissions so…
Next Wave
Kohler’s latest smart-home innovations bring touch-free technology to the bath. The Verdera Voice mirror features a high-quality grooming mirror; adjustable LED lights for makeup and…
Summer Swing
When Ifat Pridan ordered a zip-front frock made of natural Japanese fabric ($580) for her summer collection, little did the owner of Georgetown’s LiLi…
Sitting Pretty
The Chesapeake Bay and its winding tributaries harbor more miles of shoreline than the entire U.S. West Coast. Whether it edges a meandering creek…