Melding Past & Present
Architect George Myers and his wife Janine saw a diamond in the rough when they purchased their turn-of-the-century home in Kensington, Maryland. With four…
Delight in the Details
Peggy Fisher transformed her client’s lackluster basement into a cheerful spot for gathering with family and friends. The new stair boasts Arts and Crafts…
Holiday Inspiration
Silver and gold Chanukah gifts, flatware and chargers added sparkle to this table setting by Morris DiNapoli. First house: Interior Design: Rob Morris and…
Front and Center
Architect Jim Burton’s plan transformed the nondescript rambler into a modern marvel. The addition is canopied by a butterfly roof that slants gently above…
Subtle Beauty
The designer built the living room around the David Iatesta coffee table with a faxu-shagreen top and silver-leaf base. She reupholstered the couple’s Louis…
A House on the River
The home blends into the scenery with its rough-hewn composite stone façade. The main entry is actually on the third floor, with two lower…
House of Glass
Built atop a 1940s apartment building in Washington, DC, the new penthouse embodies modern architecture with spans of glass, planes of stucco and a…
A Visual Conversation
Interior designer Mary Douglas Drysdale made use of angled walls, recesses and dropped ceilings to display her clients’ powerful collection. A bold black, brown…
Row House Redux
On the front façade of the Columbia Heights row house, Rose replaced the windows and front door, and painted the brick walls and bay…
Georgetown Jingle and More
At the 2007 Georgetown Jingle at the Four Seasons Georgetown, David Herchik of JDS Designs created a whimsical Christmas tree using pillows covered in Palanquin fabric…
Generous Spirit
Fancy Drop Ornament from the MoMA. A timeless piece for any home, the New Gloucester Rocker from Thos. Moser is gracefully designed in a…
Eye on Entertaining
Dinnerware by Fortessa makes an elegant statement for a holiday party. Gold leaf-patterned plates from the Accentz Collection pair nicely with Copetta dipping bowls…
Craft Art at Home
The Girardinis have spent 13 years renovating and refining their contemporary home in Sykesville, Maryland. The Girardinis didn’t build their own house. But like…
The Art of Design
Inspired by the geometry of a crystal, the steel base of the 210 dining table can be topped with wood, glass or stone. Some…
Expert Advice
NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2007 ADT online monitoring. The Next Generation of Home Security: Mapping out a system that’s right for you Back in the dark ages…
Wide & Universal Theatre
Sydney Harmon Hall Wide and Universal Theatre Sydney Harman Hall, the Shakespeare Theatre Company’s new F Street venue, opened in October with dramatic fanfare….
Inspired Materials
Croco tiles. These porcelain Croco tiles from Rex’s Matouche line are available at The Mosaic Tile Company. Designed to imitate leather, reptile or elephant…