Home & Design

Bold Moves

Nature and a rich design legacy inform an exuberant Cleveland Park makeover

Buying Power

How do you know if a house has good bones? Designer Stephanie Dickens offers insights gleaned from BOWA’s design-build professionals.

On the Rise

A sleek, contemporary staircase takes center stage in a vintage abode

Vintage Charm

A welcoming wraparound porch enhances both lifestyle and looks in a 1909 Chevy Chase home

Coastal Flair

Style and functionality elevate a getaway for extended family on Maryland’s Eastern Shore

Remodeling

Checklist: Remodel

The most important decision you’ll make when planning a remodeling project is who to hire. Keep in mind that you’re giving a third party free reign in your house—and paying […]

Buying Power

A dry basement is a sure sign of good bones. If it doesn’t smell damp, the house probably has fine grading, drainage and waterproofing. Unfinished spaces allow you to check […]

On the Rise

The owners of a 1929 home in Northwest DC’s Woodley Park turned to McInturff Architects to transform their first floor with an airy, modern aesthetic. “They wanted to open the […]

Before + After: Remodel

"The trifecta of good design, outdoor living spaces and landscaping create a continuity that’s hard to beat,” observes architect Paul Gaiser, who now works with Landis Architects/Builders. He reimagined the […]

Vintage Charm

Buying an American Four- square on a tree-lined Chevy Chase street fulfilled a dream for designer Katy Anderson, who had always wanted a historic property. After renovating the home’s interiors, […]

Before + After: Build

"Changes to prevalent developer houses in desirable neighborhoods are inevitable,” observes architect Robert Gurney. “While this renovation incorporated significant additional space, the goal was to add a new layer to […]

Hot Talent: Mikell Rice

An entrepreneurial spirit runs in Mikell Rice’s family—along with creativity. Raised in the DC area by parents who owned a graphic design company, Rice embraced her affinity for interior design […]

Coastal Flair

Coastal Flair - With enough space and the right location, a weekend retreat can be the perfect vehicle for bringing a family together. Embracing this notion, an Arlington couple with […]

Chill Out

Inspired by the historic, 18th-century Shiplap House in Annapolis with its steeply pitched roof and gabled end, architect Devin Kimmel embraced what he terms “Tidewater Modern” style in the contemporary […]

Poetic License

Poetic License - It’s a reality that small, older houses in DC’s established neighborhoods are steadily giving way to larger homes with contemporary layouts. In most cases, that means razing the […]

Your Healthy Home

Your Healthy Home - With coronavirus literally in the air, now is the time to protect your home’s atmosphere. According to the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE), […]

Fresh Look

Fresh Look - WOOD LOOK MoistureShield’s latest contribution to decking is Meridian, a capped, wood-plastic composite material that applies the company’s patented Solid Core moisture protection to a surface that looks […]

And The Winner Is . . .

The winners of the 2020 Maryland Building Industry Association Awards were honored in an online ceremony on November 5. Sponsored by the MBIA’s Remodelers & Custom Builders Council, these annual […]

Sunny Disposition

Sunny Disposition - A robust discovery phase yielded copious insights as Fabiola Martens set out to reimagine an 1820 Georgetown row house for its new owners. “I always like to get […]

Foxhall Redo

Foxhall Redo - An older house is like a broken-in pair of boots—so comfortable that it’s easy to overlook the scuffs and worn spots until suddenly you grasp that it’s time […]

Classic Beauty

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 […]

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