Minimalist Master
Twenty years ago, a couple tapped David Jameson to put a modern spin on a 1960s colonial they’d purchased in the Palisades. The architect,…
Next Chapter
Many designers will tell you that the greatest professional compliment they can receive is a repeat client. Mary Drysdale—a venerated star in DC’s design…
Seaside Oasis
At first glance, a couple who grew up on a Caribbean island lapped by warm, turquoise seas didn’t think of the Delaware shore as…
Artisanal Spirit
Spectacular workmanship abounds in a venerable Dupont Circle townhouse. American walnut doors and cabinetry feature the species’ pale heartwood, formerly the bane (and detritus)…
River Wild
Nestled on a hidden hill rising from the banks of the Potomac sat the perfect three-acre riverfront lot. “When visiting different locations with the…
Above It All
Panoramic vistas beckon through floor-to-ceiling windows in the contemporary penthouse of the 31-story Waterview condominium in Rosslyn, Virginia. They sweep across the Potomac River…
Design through the Decades
Over the past 20 years, Home & Design has published hundreds of outstanding homes and gardens, all created by talented local designers. Below, we…
20 Years of Great Design
From the work of visionaries and artisans to local venues and events, the game-changers featured on the following pages have all elevated the design…
20 Years of Great Design: Local Treasures
DARRYL CARTER “In this age of ‘instant,’ the home should remain a bastion of tranquility,” opines prolific DC designer Darryl Carter (above, left),…
20 Years of Great Design: Places
OPEN DIALOGUE Massachusetts-based Safdie Architects designed the United States Institute of Peace headquarters in 2011 to foster the organization’s role in international conflict resolution,…
20 Years of Great Design: Products
BRILLIANT PLUMAGE Cappellini’s Peacock Armchair splendidly displays rippled folds of felt over a powder-varnished metal base. Designed by Dror Studio in 2009, the piece…
20 Years of Great Design: Events
WEARABLE ART In 2006, the Smithsonian Women’s Committee orchestrated its first Craft2Wear Show—and now more than 70 artisans display handmade, one-of-a-kind clothing, jewelry and…
Star Power
JOSH NORMAN The celebrated Redskins cornerback enjoyed a moment with his Tesla during H&D’s photo shoot outside his Leesburg mansion. The second-highest-paid cornerback in…
Memorable Covers
A look at some of the faces and firms whose engaging work has graced Home & Design covers over the years.
Icons of Design
Over the years, Home & Design has spotlighted hundreds of design professionals; some of these icons share their work.
Paradigm Shift
How fitting that in 1999, the premier issue of Home & Design featured America Online’s newly minted Sterling, Virginia, headquarters. With a headline proclaiming,…
The New Normal
How do you help clients achieve enduring quality and style? At the first design meeting, I try to bring ideas and a vision for…
H&D Launches its Late Spring Issue
Home & Design marked the publication of its Late Spring 2019 issue on April 24 with a reception at USA Cabinet Store in Fairfax….
Chesapeake Views Issue Party
On May 15, Home & Design celebrated the debut of the Spring 2019 issue of its sister publication, Chesapeake Views. Attendees were fêted at the…
Forever Home
Nick and Liane Pace found their forever home in 2012, just after their third child arrived. They fell for the 1938 abode’s Georgian-style façade…