A family of four loved their McLean, Virginia, neighborhood—but not so much their 1998 house, which was poorly constructed with a problematic layout. They asked architect Bruce Wentworth to overhaul […]
A family of four loved their McLean, Virginia, neighborhood—but not so much their 1998 house, which was poorly constructed with a problematic layout. They asked architect Bruce Wentworth to overhaul […]
Awning These windows are hinged on the top of the frame and swing outward. Double Hung With two operable window sashes, double-hung windows offer multiple ventilation options and ease of […]
Then Now Dated architectural features included a portico with antebellum-style columns and windows placed halfway below ground level that gave the impression the house was sinking. The columns were removed. […]
Piceno, a large-format, polished-porcelain tile by Spanish manufacturer Geotiles, conjures the classic look of marble with its subtle, white veining. Available in Crema, Gris, Perla and Marengo, the collection also […]
Privacy comes via remote control with Tudelü, a motorized, retractable wall that rolls up into the ceiling. Available in more than 100 fabric and color combinations, as well as in […]
Purchased for weekend getaways, a tiny 1970s-era cottage near Deep Creek Lake in Western Maryland was starting to feel cramped and awkward to its DC-area owners and their two kids. […]
MINIMALIST CHIC The Marvin Contemporary Studio collection of windows merges narrow frames and minimalist hardware with oversized glass panels to create airy, light-filled spaces. Maximum glazing enhances a strong thermal […]
THE LOOK OF WOOD Porcelanosa’s Seedwood collection of wood-look porcelain tiles comes in large-format, 10-by-59-inch planks and four complementary accent tiles. A fit for both wall and floor applications, the […]
Cutting edgeMarble Systems’ Boise Porcelain Tile Collection conveys weather-worn style indoors and out with a durable, easy-to-clean, wood-look surface. Available in a range of patterns and colors and as tile, […]
Fresh StartA 110-year-old row house in DC’s Columbia Heights neighborhood went from dingy and dated to fresh and modern in the hands of Finesse Design Remodeling. The design/build firm rebuilt […]
Before + After: Outdoor OasisA couple in Oakton, Virginia, hired Michael Nash Design, Build & Homes to transform their mundane patio into an outdoor-living space with lots of room for […]
Cutting Edge LONG LASTING Trex composite decking, posts and railings resist the fading, staining, warping, rotting, mold and mildew that solid wood surfaces battle. Trex comes in 15 hues and […]
Idea File Before + After Bucking the popular Bethesda trend of replacing modest homes with sprawling, traditional abodes, a couple asked EL Studio to enlarge their one-story bungalow with an […]
Color Me Cool Federal Brace’s Eco-Lucent LED lighting system offers energy efficiency via a color-changing light strip. Recessed under cabinets or toe kicks, it includes an IR remote with dimmer, […]
Idea File SPANISH STYLE Spanish tile company Undefasa produces chic ceramic tile for residential and commercial applications. The Canaima collection features large-format, wood-look tile available in four hues. en.undefasa.com FABULOUS […]
Idea File FRESH START A couple with young boys saw potential in the 1980s-era Arnold, Maryland, the home they’d recently purchased, though they knew it needed substantial work. They hired […]