March/April 2011

MARCH/APRIL 2011 An exhibition at the Renwick Gallery of the Smithsonian American Art Museum showcases contemporary crafts by four exceptional American artists. This biennial…

Riverside Retreat MARCH/APRIL 2011 A close collaboration between clients and designer transformed a disjointed, 34-acre Eastern Shore property into a magnificent riverside estate. Landscape…

Spring Spruce-Up MARCH/APRIL 2011 The Ultimate Glider Marvin Windows and Doors has re-invented the glider window with modern features and performance. The Clad Ultimate…

Modern Med MARCH/APRIL 2011 A tiled roof, stucco finish and decorative arches lend a California feeling to this Mediterranean-style property in Alexandria. The owners…

Cutting Edge MARCH/APRIL 2011 These days, state-of-the-art home electronics offers a smorgasbord of options, many of which were on view at the annual CES….

BAZAAR MARCH/APRIL 2011 Multiple Choices A collaborative creation of Swiss furniture manufacturer Vitra and Italian designer Antonio Citterio, the Suita Sofa system comes with…

Labor of Love MARCH/APRIL 2011 Tackling the kitchen and bath renovation of a historic Georgetown row house seemed straightforward enough to Daniel Steinkoler, president…

Indulgences – Travel MARCH/APRIL 2011 ESCAPE DOWN UNDER New Zealand’s Matakauri Lodge re-opened its doors in late 2010 after a makeover by interior designer…

Home Improvement MARCH/APRIL 2011 For many years, the home of Sherry Keys and David Parker stood out as the one with the pink stucco…

Cabin Cool MARCH/APRIL 2011 Upon learning that a developer was planning to purchase the lot adjacent to their home overlooking the Potomac, Dick and…

Private Tour: A Home Run MARCH/APRIL 2011 He’s a record-setting baseball player and she’s a model who has graced the pages of Vanity Fair…

The good life in food MARCH/APRIL 2011 HOT EATS IN SIN CITY Chef José Andrés of Minibar and Jaleo fame has taken his game…

Toys to Enjoy MARCH/APRIL 2011 ROAD TRIP To gain 10 horsepower over its predecessor, the Cayman S, Porsche’s 2012 Cayman R has shed 110…

Indulgences – Fashion MARCH/APRIL 2011 THE GILDED AGE In its first collaboration with a fashion designer, the Italian jewelry and accessories house Bulgari recently…

Applause MARCH/APRIL 2011 The airy, glass-fronted Silver Spring Civic Building and adjoining Veterans’ Plaza, which opened in July 2010, provides a hub for community…

MARCH/APRIL 2011 For Sebastian Kim, construction runs in the family. The founder and principal of Potomac Design Build grew up in the construction industry—his…

Front and Center MARCH/APRIL 2011 Born and bred in Alabama, Gina Jones is drawn to the stately demeanor of many traditional Southern homes. When…

Portfolio: Water’s Edge MARCH/APRIL 2011 Susan and Michael Keenan had always wanted to live by the water. So when they decided to leave the…

Au Naturel MARCH/APRIL 2011 A three-story addition to a residence in Great Falls, Virginia, was the key element in a new,  panoramic landscape design….

Streamlined Style MARCH/APRIL 2011 A double vanishing-edge pool, open decks, a screened porch and masses of colorful plantings are the main components of this…

Style + Substance MARCH/APRIL 2011 The husband prefers traditional décor, the wife gravitates to contemporary and their young children like to play on whatever’s…

Ode to Nature MARCH/APRIL 2011 At their best, weekend retreats hold the promise of fantasy and escape. For a Washington couple, a spectacular site…

Urban Chic MARCH/APRIL 2011 For before photos click here “Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication.” This statement, made by Leonardo da Vinci, still rings true…