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…
Balancing Act
The four basic elements of nature—water, earth, fire and air—neatly come together in the rear terrace of a remodeled 1920s colonial in Northwest Washington….
Family Affair
Kids will be kids, as the saying goes. A couple with three young children and another on the way took that truism to heart…
Touch of Glamour
The first time the buyers of a Spa Creek home visited the property, their response was a resounding “no.” The home was dated and…
Set in Stone
At the picturesque spot where Old Man Creek flows into the Magothy River, a squared-off spit of land juts out. On it, a correspondingly…
Classic Style
It was a grand collaboration. A young couple with strong design instincts engaged architect Christian Zapatka and interior designer Andrew Law to transform their…
Fresh Take
After nearly 30 years in a traditional Northwest DC home, Barbara and Scott Blake Harris yearned for a more modern, open living experience. “We…
Bathing Beauties
Designers evoke the timeless appeal of natural stone to create four bathrooms steeped in luxury A DC bath combines rich appointments and a minimalist…
Bay Watch
Asked to design a traditional Tidewater-style abode in Virginia’s Northern Neck, architect Richard Leggin sited the clapboard dwelling with stunning water views in mind….
Above the Dunes
Architect Robert Gurney overhauled a Bethany Beach retreat in airy, modern style, ensuring that the home’s panoramic ocean views would take center stage. Per…
Bath Time
While renovating a home on Maryland’s Severn River, architect Andreas Charalambous and Owings Brothers Contracting opened up the interiors to stunning water views. Included…
Shadow Play
Tasked with upgrading a duplex in Northwest DC, partners Robert Cole and Sophie Prévost tackled the builder-grade master bath with the idea of creating…
Bold Move
Designer Katalin Farnady likes interiors that blend glamour with livability—and her own Annapolis home is no exception. When she was ready to redo her…
Room With a View
While designing a classical limestone abode in Northwest DC, architect Donald Lococo got creative in his plans for the master bath, situated at the…
Classic + Modern
When a couple tapped Christopher Boutlier to redesign their vintage home in Cleveland Park, overhauling and expanding the cramped master suite was part of…
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…
Architecture on the Bay
HOW WOULD YOU DEFINE TIDEWATER STYLE AND WHAT MATERIALS AND ARCHITECTURAL ELEMENTS ARE ASSOCIATED WITH IT? As is the case with many American vernacular…
Building on the Bay
HOW DO HOMEBUYERS ENSURE THEY ARE PURCHASING A HOUSE THAT’S BUILT TO WITHSTAND A WATERFRONT CLIMATE? When purchasing a waterfront home in the Chesapeake…
Beacon of Energy
The vibrant, new global headquarters of the education-technology company Ellucian occupies the top three floors of a nondescript, six-story office building in Reston, Virginia….
Rooms With a Viewpoint
Eaton Workshop—a combination hotel, co-working space and club advocating progressive ideals—recently opened on K Street. Katherine Lo launched the Eaton brand to embrace those…