A Romantic Retreat Built in 1836, the original home belonged to a ship’s pilot. A large serpentine bed of Knock Out roses causes cars almost to careen off the […]
A Romantic Retreat Built in 1836, the original home belonged to a ship’s pilot. A large serpentine bed of Knock Out roses causes cars almost to careen off the […]
Portfolio- An Elegant Retreat The neutral color scheme is enhanced by dark wood cabinetry in the wet bar and mini-kitchen.When a couple with one son moved from McLean to […]
Great Falls Pool Makeover There are more than 40,000 swimming pools in the DC metropolitan area, and Don Gwiz, vice-president of Lewis-Aquatech, says most of them are in need […]
Step by Step The renovation started with revamping the living room fireplace with a granite mantel and surround, cherry paneling and matching windows. To create an airier space, oak floors […]
A Wedding at Home One of the most memorable milestones that can take place in a home is the wedding of a close family member or friend. A home, […]
Reston Pool Makeover It’s difficult to imagine why anyone would allow a pool contractor to locate unsightly pool equipment in plain view. Hiding the tanks and pipes and meters […]
Less is More Precise lines in stone, glass and steel define the façade of the home David Jameson designed to integrate in scale to the neighboring properties. In his manifesto […]
The Green Scene The LEAF house includes energy-efficient appliances and skylights. Photo © James PetroThe buildings we work and live in have a significant impact on the environment—and not a […]
Bethesda Pool Makeover A formal, imposing house calls for a formal-style landscape, and that’s one reason why the old swimming pool on this Bethesda property had to go. When […]
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 Designer Karen Luria […]
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 home or renovation […]
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 with useable space. Landscape […]
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 significant remodeling challenges, […]
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 on the […]
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 are left at The Woods at […]
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 couple purchased a […]