Family Style
For a Quinton, Virginia, couple, the empty nest proved to be anything but. Theirs is a hub of activity, with grown children and umpteen…
Raw + Refined
Unexpected contrasts fill the Bethesda residence architect David Jameson designed for himself, his wife Nancy and their two children, McKenzie and Jake. Raw and…
Life of the Party
Tom and Nancy Stout have always loved hosting parties, but it wasn’t easy in the Oakton home they shared for 18 years, where typical…
Beach Balm
As a July morning simmers on Maryland’s Gibson Island, golfers crisscross its rolling greens, summer campers hone their backhands on the tennis courts and…
Icing on the Cake
Washington’s Cleveland Park neighborhood is known for ornate Victorians nestled along tree-lined streets. Perched atop a gently sloping lot on a picture-perfect block, the…
Before + After: Modern Mountain Makeover
Purchased for weekend getaways, a tiny 1970s-era cottage near Deep Creek Lake in Western Maryland was starting to feel cramped and awkward to its…
Nordic Embrace
From the outside, it’s easy to assume that the Foursquare-style house built in 1919 has a storied American past. After all, its first resident,…
Fresh Take
Architect Carmel Greer has a knack for enhancing projects with stylish, creative interiors. A charming brick Victorian in DC’s LeDroit Park proved to be…
History Reborn
Tucked behind brick walls, a diminutive, remodeled carriage house blends with the grand abodes of its historic Dupont Circle neighborhood while holding its own…
The Art of Restraint
A ripple evoking sculpture, the patina of fine wood grain and unexpected details all are hallmarks of Daniel Rickey’s handcrafted furniture. Rickey’s work is elegant…
Go with the Flow
1/ SMOOTH TRANSITION Great Falls clients hired Charles Owen of Fine Landscapes Ltd. to create a “transition” garden connecting an excavated portion of their…
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…
Learning Curve
When Marymount University decided to rebuild its aging Ballston Center, located at the corner of a busy Arlington intersection, it embraced an unusual paradigm….
Chic Debut
La Vie in District Wharf commands attention for its coastal fare and dramatic interiors by Alexandria designer David Anthony Chenault. The romantic conservatory bar…
Best of Show
On June 14, the American Institute of Architects Northern Virginia chapter held its annual Design Awards celebration at the new Reston Station office building, designed…
Style + Innovation
CROSSING OVER WITH GUSTO Jaguar’s first electric all-performance SUV, the 2019 Jaguar I-PACE hits U.S. roads early next year. This appealing crossover combines visually…
Fall Color
CH Carolina Herrera’s 2018 Fall/Winter Evening collection ushers in cooler nights with elegance. The flowing Pleated Crepe Skirt in bold red ($795) is topped…
Costa Rica Escape
Tucked away on Costa Rica’s Pacific Coast, Villa Manzu makes an idyllic getaway for an extended family or group. Its eight suites boast lounges…
Home Improvement
MINIMALIST CHIC The Marvin Contemporary Studio collection of windows merges narrow frames and minimalist hardware with oversized glass panels to create airy, light-filled spaces….