January/February 2011

A Clean Slate JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2011 It took a flood to inspire the owner of a DC home overlooking Rock Creek Park to renovate his kitchen….

A Fruitful Collaboration JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2011 The ability to tackle a million details at once is one of the hallmarks of a good kitchen designer….

A Creative Twist JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2011 After completing several renovations of their DC home, the owners decided it was time to address its lackluster kitchen….

Art Studio- The Gilded Age JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2011 Walking into The Jefferson, a venerable hotel on Washington’s 16th Street, is like embarking on a luxury…

Bazaar- Beautiful Bedding JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2011 Top-quality bed linens are a costly investment. And while fine sheets, duvets, pillows and more can be had off the…

In the Kitchen JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2011 A New Angle The ventilation hood from Jenn-Air is designed to hang on the wall like a picture frame….

Indulgences- Toys JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2011 ROAD TRIP IN STYLE Bentley’s new 12-cylinder Continental GT four-seat coupe (above) boasts a sculptural exterior and a raised output…

Indulgences- Travel JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2011 Tropical Getaway Tucked away on Belize’s Ambergris Caye, Matachica beach resort is fresh from a multi-million dollar expansion. Improvements include…

Indulgences- Fashion JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2011 Technology to Go Go Protect your investment with Oscar de la Renta’s Degradé Python iPad Clutch (above). Lined with ultrasuede,…

A Wooded Retreat JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2011 Baltimore real estate mogul Pat Turner of Turner Development Group has built a reputation over the past decade for…

A Playful Palette JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2011 Brian and Lauren Lang both grew up in homes from the ’60s and ’70s: bland, tan-and-beige, with eight-foot ceilings…

Expert Advice- A Radical Transformation JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2011 Ronald and Mary Slimp had basic goals when they decided to overhaul the basement of their 1915…

Private Tour- Just Desserts JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2011 With a practiced flourish, Roland Mesnier adds the finishing touch of fresh raspberries to a sumptuous concoction he’s…

Applause- Peace Time JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2011 The congressionally mandated United States Institute of Peace was created 26 years ago for the prevention and resolution of…

Luxury Homes- A Personal Touch JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2011 Jeff Carpenter spent 20 years working with big, impersonal construction companies before deciding to shift gears and…

Cachet- Towering Ambition JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2011 Nothing illustrates the full potential of architecture like a skyscraper—a daring creation that seems to defy the laws of…

Opening Doors JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2011 The Sliding Door Company recently added to its roster of showrooms with an airy, 1,200-square-foot space on Union Row in…

Portfolio- A New Beginning JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2011 The demands of work and life often prolong the process of feathering one’s nest. Such was the case…

Living Gallery JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2011 Evelyn Avery knows a thing or two about displaying art. For almost 20 years, the proprietor of Avery Studios has…

A Sense of Self JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2011 As far as Barbara Franceski is concerned, good design is in the details. So when the designer was…