A Seamless Blend May/June 2011 The owner of a 1990s house in Northwest DC wished to retain the home’s traditional architectural detailing while introducing a clean-lined, minimalist design scheme throughout. […]
A Seamless Blend May/June 2011 The owner of a 1990s house in Northwest DC wished to retain the home’s traditional architectural detailing while introducing a clean-lined, minimalist design scheme throughout. […]
A Timeless Design May/June 2011 Savena Doychinov was charged with updating a non-descript, 35-square-foot master bath in a Falls Church, Virginia, townhouse, while also adding as much storage and countertop […]
Indulgences MAY/JUNE 2011 WHEN IN ROME The Portrait Suites envelops guests in style and romance in the heart of the Eternal City. Its swank interiors designed by Michele Bönan feature marble […]
Best in Show May/ June 2011 The 2011 design competition organized by the Baltimore- Washington Chapter of the National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA) welcomed close to 100 entries from […]
The Green Scene May/June 2011 Determined to push the limits of green building, architect Marcie Meditch decided to design a home that would generate as much energy as it consumes. […]
Moment of Zen May/June 2011 Yoga takes on deeper meaning when practiced in a sustainably designed guesthouse overlooking Virginia’s Blue Ridge Mountains. This idyll in the woods with an arced […]
May/June 2011 The white shingle-style model home on Bradley Boulevard in Bethesda has generated considerable buzz since its debut last fall. Designed by architect George Myers of GTM Architects, the […]
Going GREEN May/June 2011 Space Saver 1. Caroma’s Invisi Series II wall-hung toilet features Smartflush technology, which conserves water through a high-efficiency, low-flush system, saving as much as 330 gallons […]
A Mindful Approach May/June 2011 After 20 years working with clients, John Heltzel has become an expert listener. His practice encompasses new construction and remodeling in equal amounts; it includes […]
All That Glitters MAY/JUNE 2011 First Impression A bold, irregular slice of blue agate on a sculptural framework of gold vermeil provided inspiration for designers Joe Ireland and Julie […]
Al Fresco Elegance The serenity of the pool terrace at dusk is a compliment to the interior designer, Kristin Peake, who chose a palette as soothing as the froth on […]
By the Bay MAY/JUNE 2011 One February day, the clients whose home she’d been hired to remodel approached Annapolis architect Scarlett Breeding with a tall order: completely overhaul their […]
Backyard Bonanza MAY/JUNE 2011 When Steve Clancy of Town Creek Landscaping first saw this Glenwood, Maryland, property, it was a blank slate—nothing but grass and a pool. The homeowner […]
Lap of Luxury MAY/JUNE 2011 Even a penthouse in the Ritz Carlton can offer its share of shortcomings. For Matthew and Julie Hagen, it was standard-grade finishes that diminished the […]
House of Light MAY/JUNE 2011 After living in a 1950s rambler for roughly 20 years, Charles and Charlotte Perret became fascinated with a home in their Chevy Chase neighborhood […]
Italian Escape MAY/JUNE 2011 Perched on a bluff overlooking the Chesapeake Bay, a home with stone and stucco walls and red clay roof tiles appears to have been plucked […]