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Ask the Pros: Interior Design What is your philosophy on using prints versus solid textiles when there are water views in a room? I like to design with a combination of […]

Ask the Pros Landscape Design

Ask the Pros Landscape Design How do you protect a waterfront property from erosion and flooding? There are three main methods we use to protect and control erosion and flooding: […]

Ask the Pros Architecture

Ask the Pros Architecture What factors do you consider when siting a house so that its natural surroundings are paramount? Our approach to siting a house is always based on […]

Ask the Pros Builder

Ask the Pros Builder When building near the bay, what factors should homeowners consider to prevent delays or setbacks due to permitting issues? When building on a waterfront lot, it […]

Ask the Pros Interior Design

Ask the Pros Interior Design How does designing the interiors of a waterfront home differ from the way you design spaces in other locales? In my view, there is no […]

Ask the Pros Interior Design

Ask the Pros Interior Design How do you accentuate a water view in your design projects? When designing a waterfront home, my general philosophy is less is more. Views should […]

Ask the Pros Construction

With an eye on sustainability, what do you look for when selecting windows, siding and roof materials?  Building sustainably is made up of many small steps. Windows and doors should […]

Ask the Pros: Landscape Design

Ask the Pros Landscape Design Discuss the appeal of a beach-entry pool and the pros and cons of a saltwater pool.  Beach-entry pools serve many functions. For young families, having […]

Ask the Pros: Architecture

Ask the Pros: Architecture Describe the challenges and rewards of designing homes in the Chesapeake Bay region.  The superlative challenge is creating a unique piece of architecture that is site-specific. […]

Ask the Pros: Landscape

How do you select the best plant material for a project located on or near the bay? When choosing plant material for a waterfront landscape, we first determine how much […]

Ask the Pros Builder

Ask the Pros Builder What are important factors to consider when selecting siding and roofing for a waterfront residence? When selecting materials for a waterfront residence, durability is the foremost […]

Ask the Pros Architecture

Ask the Pros Architecture When renovating an older home, how do you make an addition look as though it’s always been there? For an addition to feel integral to the […]

Ask the Pros Interior Design

Ask the Pros Interior Design How should homeowners infuse color throughout their interiors without going overboard?  For most homeowners, incorporating color to tie rooms together is a delicate balance, especially in […]

Ask the Pros Interior Design

Ask the Pros Interior Design What are your preferred methods for integrating a waterfront setting into a home’s interiors? The rivers, bays, and creeks of the Eastern Shore form the […]

Ask the Pros Landscape

Ask the Pros Landscape What popular features give residential pools a luxurious, resort-like feel?    Today’s residential pools offer endless possibilities in terms of design, function, and materials. When a site’s […]

Ask the Pros Architecture

Ask the Pros Architecture How do you help clients hone in on a vernacular or style for a 21st-century home? People begin thinking about their new homes with pictures, which […]

HOME&DESIGN, published bi-monthly by Homestyles Media Inc., is the premier magazine of architecture and fine interiors for the Washington, DC, Maryland and Virginia region.

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