Going Glam
Around the corner from the White House, the fabled W Washington DC recently reopened after a $50 million facelift that revamped its guest rooms,…
Ready to Wear
Passementerie—a catch-all name for the tassels, trim, fringe and pom-poms that dress up drapes and upholstery—is akin to jewelry for the home. So it…
Passage to India
When the owners of Punjab Grill decided to bring an authentic Indian experience to Washington, they took the concept quite literally. This new, 4,700-square-foot…
Tactile Approach
Home-design guru Annie Selke creates linens, rugs and wallpaper that put a fresh spin on classic décor. Her brands, Pine Cone Hill and Dash…
Flower Power
On a cold January day, designer Lauren Liess’ dining room is awash in summer’s glory. Roses, tulips and proteas proliferate on the wooden table….
Thaw Out
WILD & WOOLLY Missoni Home’s Winter Flame collection includes the all-wool knit Pereira rug—as soft as a well-worn fisherman’s sweater; sculptural Virgola chairs shown…
Staying Power
As founding editor of Residential Architect magazine, Boyce Thompson has plenty to say about what constitutes a great house. So much, in fact, that…
Change Artists
Every two years, the Renwick Gallery of the Smithsonian American Art Museum spotlights emerging and mid-career makers deserving wider national recognition. “Disrupting Craft: Renwick…
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…
Total Immersion
The Washington area’s abundant arts scene got even richer with the October expansion of Glenstone Museum in Potomac. Five years and $200 million in the…
On the Shelf
FOUR SEASONS A distinguished presence in rarified Washington circles, the late socialite and philanthropist Bunny Mellon was also accomplished in garden design—having masterminded the…
Work of Art
A three-year, $10.4 million transformation, overseen by Marks, Thomas Architects for The Walters Art Museum has rejuvenated its nearby annex, a Greek Revival mansion…
Local Flair
SOFT PALETTE Marika Meyer has updated the Spring 2017 collection of her eponymous fabric line in a softer palette; pictured above are Pompeii, San…
Design Diva
As art director of her family’s Italian furniture brand, Patrizia Moroso has been commissioning cutting-edge creations from top international designers for decades. So when…
Casbah Cool
British-born designer Martyn Lawrence Bullard goes global in his latest wall-covering collection for Cole & Son. Among its eclectic offerings, two sumptuous designs evoke…
Fired Up
Where there’s smoke, there should be fire, contends Ben Eisendrath, the DC-based CEO of Grillworks. His company’s stainless-steel grills let backyard barbecuers and professional…
Crossing the Line
Twenty-five years after its copper entry doors were boarded up, the 110-year-old First Church of Christ, Scientist, building in Adams Morgan has been born…
Susan Jamieson
January saw the grand opening of Richmond’s newest home-décor boutique: Bridget Beari Home Store. Owner Susan Jamieson’s venture reflects the eclectic sensibility of her…
Creative Spirit
Each summer, experimental art comes to northwest Nevada’s Black Rock Desert. A city of 75,000 people rises in this unlikely spot for Burning Man,…
Front + Center: Design Inspiration
Just two years after completing his state-of-the-art Poliform | sagartstudio showroom in the former Washington Design Center, principal Vincent Sagart had no choice but…