Robin Hood may be AWOL, but the Annapolis community of Sherwood Forest has been quietly prospering since it was first founded as a summer camp in 1915. Hilly and deeply […]
Robin Hood may be AWOL, but the Annapolis community of Sherwood Forest has been quietly prospering since it was first founded as a summer camp in 1915. Hilly and deeply […]
When Sean and Lisa Creamer purchased a 1914 farmhouse on a sublime stretch of Oak Creek near the Miles River on Maryland’s Eastern Shore, they hoped it would become a […]
“The house was a rambler that had rambled a little too far,” says architect Mark McInturff, who was called in to remedy the shortcomings of a sprawling, waterfront abode in […]
A pristine spot on Maryland’s Bohemia River lured a family looking to build a relaxed waterfront retreat. The husband, a contractor, collaborated with architects at Philadelphia-based Bernardon on a welcoming, Tidewater-style […]
How do homebuyers ensure they are purchasing a house that’s built to withstand a waterfront climate? When looking to purchase an existing waterfront property, it’s important to understand the building’s […]
Little did Vesper Mei know she’d landed a diamond in the rough when she purchased a Capitol Hill row house in 2002. The 100-plus-year-old, wood-framed structure “was in terrible shape,” […]
FIRST PLACE: MEDIUM KITCHEN While renovating a Logan Circle condo, architect Richard Loosle-Ortega of KUBE architecture was tasked with integrating the kitchen with the home’s new, open plan. After removing […]
FIRST PLACE: LARGE BATH When designing a bedroom-and-bath addition to her mid-century home in Silver Spring, architect Janet Bloomberg of KUBE architecture envisioned a “collage” effect. To accomplish this, she […]
A long-awaited expansion of the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts rolled out amid much fanfare in September. The imposing original building—an icon on the DC skyline for 48 years—is […]
[metaslider id=49575] THE BOYS CLUB In her show house space, designer Quintece Hill-Mattauszek set out to transform a lackluster bedroom into “The Boys Club,” a swanky mid-century-style lounge. Contending with […]
How do you define Tidewater style and how did it evolve? What architectural elements are part of this vernacular? Tidewater-style homes typically include wrap-around porches that are covered by an […]
SLEEK SURFACE Ariostea, an Italian manufacturer of porcelain tile, just debuted CON.CREA., a surface that mimics the contemporary look of concrete. Available in five neutral colors, three finishes and a […]
With two young children, the owners of a vintage abode on a cramped Chevy Chase lot were looking to spread their wings. After a long search, they purchased a property […]
Homeowners from California turned to KUBE architects to create open, modern interiors in their 1950 bungalow. The renovation focused in part on redesigning the staircase. “We wanted the stairs to […]
Thinking about building a custom home? As you begin the planning phase, you’ll want to research what’s new in custom-home design. Below, Jonathan Lerner, CEO of Meridian Homes, lists trends […]
“The house had good detailing and nice, simple forms, but it needed to be more gracious,” says architect Stephen Muse. In adding onto the glassed-in family room, he and his […]