Lap of Luxury
A waterfall flowing into the stainless-steel tub makes a striking focal point in this tranquil bath by designer Karen Luria. Sleek + Sculptural…
Green Scene- Deconstruction
In this deconstruction by Ponte-Mellor Architects, all windows, doors and architectural elements that could be recycled are removed prior to demolition.Building a green…
Multi-Level Living
Terraces always lend a grand, open feeling to gardens, but the starting point for this Vienna, Virginia, garden was simply to come up…
A Minimalist Palette
Design/Build: Jonas Carnemark systems+design, Inc., Bethesda, Maryland Although a 20-year old, 4,500- square-foot brick colonial home presented investment banker Demetri Diavatis with some…
Green Scene- Eco-Conscious Landscaping
A green roof in Austin, Texas, designed by the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower center. Photo by Philip HawkinsGreen, sustainable and eco-friendly are buzzwords…
Who’s Building What
MB Visnic’s homes at The Woods of Woodmore in Mitchellville, Maryland, start at 8,500 square feet. MB Visnic’s Estate Homes Only nine lots…
A Modern Escape
Painted-glass counters top red birch cabinetry, while two small niches showcase the couple’s pottery collection, in this bathroom by Ben Osborne.When a McLean-area…
Bazaar- Conscientious Shopping
The Pyramid bed is among the more popular teak pieces at Kosmos Designs.Throughout the DC area, there are a bevy of shops to…
Old World Style
A double-vanity by Habersham in a distressed finish sets the tone in this rustic bath by Gwen Seidlitz and Davida Rodriguez. Interior designer…
Private Tour- Philippe Cousteau, Jr.
Philippe Cousteau, Jr’s home is an apartment in Pentagon City, where he displays artifacts from his travels. The sofa and side chair are…
Tree House Retreat
Alan Field, ASID, and Joseph Handwerger AIA, The Levine Group Architects + Builders, Inc. Washington, DC, homeowners Lucantonio Salvi and Tania Chomiak-Salvi had…
The Spa Experience
Toto’s Ethos Collection Toto’s Ethos Collection pays tribute to great American cities. Celebrating New York’s Art Deco movement, the Design N II Pedestal…
Suite Relaxation
Decorative aqua-colored glass tile insets provide a splash of color in this master-bath addition by Fabry Associates and Corcoran Builders. For a Bethesda-area…
Art Studio- Steel Grace
Nol Putnam is pictured with his latest work in progress: a nine-foot tree sculpture bound for display on the deck of a Maryland…
Sensuality in Stone
Karen Bengel, ASID, selected silver travertine floors and black slate walls in this dedicated home spa. Karen Bengel’s client didn’t just want his…
Find it Here
DNA 11 Artwork Genes on Display This unique modern artwork depicts its owner’s DNA. Colorful prints are created from DNA samples collected from…
Cachet
The Belgrave desk boasts an inset leather top, part of the Roger Thomas Signature Collection for Edward Ferrell + Lewis Mittman. Capital Design…
Applause
Goodpaster Hall, the first green building at St. Mary’s College of Maryland.Goodpaster Hall, the first green building at St. Mary’s College of Maryland,…
Indulgences- Food
Mrs. K’s Toll House Restaurant A Vintage Pour Mrs. K’s Toll House Restaurant, a Silver Spring landmark since the early 1900s, just opened…
Living on the Links
The River Course (above) at Kingsmill on the James is home to the annual Michelob ULTRA Open. For more than a few luxury-home…