Vintage Style To step into Mike Johnson’s downtown DC abode is to breathe a sigh of contentment. The not-quite-gentrified neighborhood outside recedes, replaced by comfort, refinement and a sense of […]

What's Cooking Imported Style A sleek kitchen boasts cabinetry by Italian manufacturer Canti Cucine, pictured here in zebrawood with a matte finish and paired with hardware from German company Kesseböhmer, […]

Each year, a panel of building industry professionals is selected to judge new homes and communities in the Mid-Atlantic region, and to choose their nominees for the Great American Living […]

At Home with John Riggins Football legend John Riggins keeps souvenirs of his career as a running back for the Washington Redskins in the basement media room of his newly […]

OUT OF THE BAYOU A complete makeover by DC-based Gensler has brought a fresh, polished look to Acadiana while remaining true to the restaurant’s Cajun character. The new dining room […]

On the Cutting Edge JOY RIDE Audi’s 2014 R8 turns heads with its refined exterior and sculpted grille. The all-new V10 boasts a seven-speed transmission and goes from 0 to […]

Science Scheme The National Cancer Institute’s bold new Advanced Technology Research Facility (ATRF) resides on the Riverside Research Park campus in Frederick, Maryland. Designed by HDR Architecture, Inc., the contemporary, […]

Furniture Debut class="s1">When Gary Inman, director of hotel and residential design for Richmond architecture firm Glavé & Holmes, was approached to develop a line of furniture for Moore Councill—a manufacturer […]

After years in an office suite, principals Erin Olexia and Kim Mohr of Dream House Studios were ready to move to a larger, more visible space. They were thrilled to […]

Clean Slate When a family with two teenage daughters followed the husband’s new job as a college professor from Minnesota to the DC area, they had to make a quick […]

In the age of emails and texting, the 136-year-old stationer Dempsey & Carroll is still very much rooted in paper correspondence. But along with its classic note cards and papers, […]

Design Fusion It all started with a simple kitchen remodel. Scott Kicker had just purchased a diminutive stone cottage in Alexandria on a 14,000-square-foot lot and contacted DC-based architect Reena […]

Back to Nature Standing on a wooded property for sale in Silver Spring, chef/restaurateur Ruth Gresser and artist Barbara Johnson fell immediately for its pristine stream views and peaceful vibe. […]

Past Perfect The farmhouse was a holdover from early in the last century, haphazardly altered over many years by eight different owners to fit the needs of their families. Countless […]

Simply Chic Nestled in a venerable Chevy Chase neighborhood, a residence with a weathered stucco façade, long wooden shutters and masonry arches emanates French Provençal charm. Once inside, however, guests […]

As a child, Elizabeth Kendall played happily in her grandmother’s sewing room, surrounded by fabric scraps and threads. She watched as her grandmother sewed Barbie Doll dresses, beautifully finished with […]