Portfolio- The Gift of Light
On an Arlington, Virginia, cul de sac, a 1947 stone-fronted cottage nestles on a rolling, picturesque sweep of land. Home to artist Suzanne…
Applause – DC’s Glowing Glass Cube
Tucked into a block of drab 1970s concrete buildings in downtown DC lies a welcome surprise: Columbia Center, an angled, 12-story structure that…
Going Glam
While studying interior design in Boston, William Powell had a eureka moment. One of his instructors, a well-known designer, invited him for a drink after class. “She…
Country Chic
With its lush lawns and myriad horse farms, Great Falls, Virginia, is the perfect image of the American dream. But step through the…
A Fresh Start
Artistic vision comes naturally to architect and designer Ernesto Santalla. Those creative insights became particularly useful back in 2006, when he first glimpsed the plain,…
Garden Party
Many Washingtonians clamor to throw their last outdoor parties of the season as the days of summer dwindle. Slightly cooler and less humid than…
City Living
When interior designer Diane Gordy opens the door of her condominium in Chevy Chase, Maryland, visitors enter an elegant aerie 15 floors above…
Sculpting Nature
In the northern reaches of Howard County, Maryland, despite new development, you still encounter narrow and winding country lanes, pastoral farmsteads and gently…
Indulgences- Food
Italian Style Potenza, a rustic Italian eatery, has opened in DC’s historic Woodward Building. Taking inspiration from this 1911 landmark, CORE Architecture/Design preserved…
Indulgences- Travel
Living Museum 21c Museum Hotel in Louisville, Kentucky, marries Southern hospitality with world-class contemporary art. The 90-room hotel designed by Deborah Burke & Partners…
Bazaar- Cutting Edge
Back to Nature A winner of an ICFF Editors’ award, Vitra’s Vegetal outdoor chairs by Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec are inspired by plants and their…
Bath Time
Bath Sculpture In conjunction with Sieger Design, Dornbracht has developed a faucet line that resembles angular modern sculpture. The Supernova tub set is part…
Hot Talent
An Artist’s Perspective: Elizabeth Cross-Beard While in college, Elizabeth Cross-Beard studied art and architecture in Florence and Vienna, developing an eye for structural…
Private Tour- Reporter’s Retreat
For CNN senior political correspondent Candy Crowley, decorating is all about capturing her memories. “I put things around my house from places I’ve…
Expert Advice – On the Drawing Board
Creating the ideal backyard can be a difficult feat, but with the right plan and design team in place, it’s a challenge easily…
Cachet: Designers’ Choice
First Lady Michelle Obama brought the 10th Annual National Design Awards to DC with a White House ceremony honoring the recipients on July…
Here Comes the Sun
A village of 20 one-of-a-kind houses will spring up on the National Mall from October 8 to 18. These compact, modular abodes will…