Nestled on 10 wooded acres in McLean, a modern dwelling designed by renowned DC modernist Hugh Newell Jacobsen caught the eye of a young couple, who at the time opted […]

Whether it’s the granite cobblestone streets where trolleys once roamed or the Federal-style row houses that line many a block, Georgetown exudes historic charm in almost every direction. But for […]

From the rose vines climbing its painted-brick façade to its hand-carved fireplace mantel, an updated 1931 Colonial in Chevy Chase, DC, utterly charmed its new owners. Yet bland, sanitized interiors […]

Though she’s resided in Annapolis for the last 43 years, architect Cathy Purple Cherry has had a lifelong love affair with the mountains. “My whole childhood was visiting Skyline Drive,” […]

  A modern perch for cooking and connection takes shape in DC’s Cleveland Park Read More... Historic elements blend with a feminine palette in a Capitol Hill kitchen Read More... […]

The recent renovation of a 1970s Crownsville abode completely transformed its disjointed kitchen. Once the team overcame the flaws—think drab millwork, a cut-off ceiling beam and an obtrusive air return—they […]

The owners of this Cleveland Park center hall Colonial, architect Megan Downey and her journalist husband, found that its best asset—an expansive backyard that looks onto a ravine—was unfortunately blocked […]

When a young family bought a Queen Anne row house on Capitol Hill, they found a literal cornucopia of period details: Plasterwork featuring pea pods, flowers and corn cobs were […]

The new owners of an 1890 brownstone in Dupont Circle were drawn to its period architecture, turret and all. But the updated kitchen—think glossy-white cabinetry and shiny chrome—was another story. […]

Julia and Craig Feldman and their son Henry had lived in their 1952 brick rambler for 12 years when they decided it was time for an overhaul. In addition to […]

1/ Sunny Wardrobe For a newlywed couple in Annapolis, ample closets solved a myriad of storage issues, especially for the wife. “She loves to color-coordinate her glasses with her outfits, […]

Walk-in Wonder  “Qoldfusion’s cold-storage pantry is truly game-changing,” says ABW Appliances’ Kim Calavas. “The company builds a cold-storage pantry to the specs of your home. It lets you open a […]

A number of regional chapters of the American Institute of Architects honored the work of local firms with their 2025 AIA Excellence in Design Awards. The following pages showcase single-family […]

Best-coveted spot in your DC home? My reading room, which is painted a deep midnight blue. I call it my “Out of Africa” room. The drapes are a heavy linen […]

Every morning, seven days a week, artist Trace Miller walks from his home in Towson to his studio. It’s a short stroll but the time is well spent. “It’s much […]