Cottage Charm
Robin Hood may be AWOL, but the Annapolis community of Sherwood Forest has been quietly prospering since it was first founded as a summer…
Sitting Pretty
When Sean and Lisa Creamer purchased a 1914 farmhouse on a sublime stretch of Oak Creek near the Miles River on Maryland’s Eastern Shore,…
Tower Vista
“The house was a rambler that had rambled a little too far,” says architect Mark McInturff, who was called in to remedy the shortcomings…
An Appetite For Annapolis
Located in central Maryland, quaint and storied Annapolis is an easy trip from both DC and Baltimore. This popular city and its Anne Arundel County…
Cabana Cool
A couple based in McLean searched for several years for just the right weekend retreat before finally discovering a waterfront property perfectly situated on…
Tidewater Casual
A pristine spot on Maryland’s Bohemia River lured a family looking to build a relaxed waterfront retreat. The husband, a contractor, collaborated with architects at…
Formal Approach
Empty-nesters who had raised their kids in Phoenix, Maryland, were ready to downsize. So they purchased a 1916 home on Spa Creek in downtown…
Reading Room
Seaside Charm Sally Denning—well-known British interior stylist and publishing-industry creative director—has written Relaxed Coastal Style. The first half of the book helps readers find…
Coastal Chic
SOFT TO THE TOUCH Pindler recently debuted its exclusive Sunbrella Designs collection for indoor and outdoor use. The high-performance but soft-to-the-touch textiles mix bold…
Grand Openings
BOUNTIFUL HOME opened the doors to its newly renovated, 16,000-square-foot building in Easton, Maryland, in September. The location encompasses Bountiful Home, a retailer showcasing…
Bay Watch
One spring evening, photographer Jill Jasuta headed to Chincoteague, Virginia, in hopes of capturing the perfect sunset photo. She didn’t find one, but as…
Ask the Pros: Landscape Architecture
How do you typically address floodplain and sloping issues when landscaping on the water? The place where land meets water is ecologically sensitive and…
Ask the Pros: Custom Building
How do homebuyers ensure they are purchasing a house that’s built to withstand a waterfront climate? When looking to purchase an existing waterfront property,…
Ask the Pros: Interior Design
How do you create neutral interiors that will complement and enhance a waterfront location? There are a few ways to work with neutral interiors…
Sylvan Delight
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…
Point of View
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…
Mod Mix
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…
Worldly Vibe
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…
Work of Art
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…
Hot Talent
Now in its 12th year, Home & Design’s “Hot Talent” feature spotlights local pros-to-watch who have launched firms of their own. According to H&D…