For designer Patrick Sutton, it was almost too much—the way the woodland surrounding his clients’ home sent dappled sunlight through its thick canopy. He thought, “I might as well be […]
For designer Patrick Sutton, it was almost too much—the way the woodland surrounding his clients’ home sent dappled sunlight through its thick canopy. He thought, “I might as well be […]
A pair of prints by Chicago artist Josh Young flanks the entry to designer Jay Jenkins’ apartment. Atop these photographs of staid, 19th-century portraits, slashes of thick yellow paint obscure the […]
Renting a pre-War apartment in the District’s Adams Morgan neighborhood inspired designer Rachel Dougan to refresh the spacious, two-bedroom unit with an eclectic mix of furnishings, new paint and edgy […]
There’s something plucky about a parakeet. When DC interior designer Colman Riddell chose to lacquer the front door of her Georgetown row house in Duron’s Parakeet green, she was definitely […]
When the founding partner of a DC lobbying firm bought his Victorian row house in the 14th Street Corridor, he refurbished the three-story abode in a formal style to accommodate […]
While working for more than 10 years at California Closets—where he orchestrated organized spaces for a range of residential and commercial clients—DuVäl Reynolds discovered he had a knack for design. […]
After studying architecture at the University of Pennsylvania, Catherine Ebert “took a detour” when she discovered the field wasn’t for her. She eventually enrolled in the Corcoran’s design program while […]
With a degree in applied economics, Melissa Sanabria was working in the financial industry when she moved to Capitol Hill. After years of on-the-job travel, she was happy to settle […]
Sarita Simpson first met Jason Claire when she landed a job at Vastu, then a popular furniture showroom on DC’s 14th Street. One of its founders, Claire worked with Simpson […]
With two young children, the owners of a vintage abode on a cramped Chevy Chase lot were looking to spread their wings. After a long search, they purchased a property […]
The spacious stone-and-clapboard spec home, located on a sweeping acre and a half in McLean, had been on the market for a year when Ryan and Stacy Miyamoto bought it […]
A family with a vacation house on Maryland’s Gibson Island hired Anthony Wilder Design/Build to make the lower level more hospitable for friends and family visiting on weekends and for extended […]
“I never tire of black and white,” declares designer Sallie Finney Kjos, who recently redecorated her own South Riding, Virginia, townhouse using this dramatic combination throughout. “It’s just classic. You […]
In the hands of Romain Baty, a dilapidated row house became a showcase for mid-century design. The designer, who hails from France, tapped into a host of influences, from Italian […]
Sometimes hitting refresh is the best way to go. This Wesley Heights house had the right Northwest DC address as well as a surprising pedigree: George and Barbara Bush called […]
After purchasing a builder-grade, 1990s condo in Reston, the owner approached designer Alison Giese to give it an overhaul with an eye on sophistication. As Giese recalls, the newly single […]