Forces of nature have a way of propelling future plans into motion. Such was the case for a family of six, who loved their simple 1950s weekend cottage perched high […]

There’s a strong case to be made for slow decorating—feathering your nest with things that have been acquired gradually or deciding on paint colors only after spending some time in […]

Amanda Chando believes in the power of interior design to sway our mood and stir our emotions. “It’s really important that every day you’re surrounded by pieces, colors and textures […]

Skip Sroka knows how to throw a party. As one whose soirées are divine enough to appear in a magazine (this one included), the designer leans into largesse when hosting […]

In 2023, when Nancy and Kevin Rummel purchased their forever home on a Chesapeake Bay tributary in Virginia, they were drawn by the river’s familiar calls. “My aunt has lived […]

On a tree-lined street in Maryland’s idyllic Chevy Chase Village, a newly constructed residence sits comfortably among storied homes dating back to the early 1900s. It could easily be mistaken […]

“Don’t put off until tomorrow what you can do today” is a saying often attributed to Ben Franklin to discourage procrastination—the idea being that the sooner a task is done […]

At first glance, the oceanfront setting of this 6,500-square-foot Bethany Beach vacation home seems like the obvious star of the show. But when designer Stephanie Gamble first stepped inside the […]

At times, the best-laid plans are meant to be broken. A couple ready to downsize from the Maryland manse where they’d raised three kids had set their sights on a […]

Craving more space to raise their young sons, Charlotte and Nick Ivancic traded a tight DC townhouse for a center-hall Colonial in the city’s Wesley Heights neighborhood ten years ago. […]

When the owner of this Alexandria townhouse contacted interior designer Paul Corrie for an update, he had one stipulation—that it not look like a typical Alexandria townhouse with white walls […]

Whether it’s the granite cobblestone streets where trolleys once roamed or the Federal-style row houses that line many a block, Georgetown exudes historic charm in almost every direction. But for […]

Homebuyers typically fall into one of two camps. Some are searching for move-in-ready conditions, while others seek a fixer-upper they can mold to suit their own needs and tastes. A […]

It is not exactly a “stairway to heaven,” but it comes pretty close. Rising to a rooftop conservatory, a sculptural brass-and-wood floating staircase artfully bisects this three-story Arlington home, visually […]

The key to great design is understanding how the homeowners live day to day. For Francesca and Jay Uberoi, it was all about cooking and entertaining. “They made it clear […]

From the moment the owners or their guests arrive, this Annapolis retreat sets a serene tone. Designed as an escape for a couple with grown children, it balances timeless Eastern […]