Reading Room
A LIFE AQUATIC Living on Water showcases 55 modern homes worldwide that beautifully coexist with lakes, oceans, rivers, and pools. Water is a fundamental…
Natural Harmony
A walk through a pine forest near Easton on Maryland’s Eastern Shore led two weekending Washingtonians to notice a brick rambler on the edge of…
Bohemian Rhapsody
Time has been good to this house on the Corsica River. After beginning its life in 1914 with a mere two rooms on the…
Rooms With a View: Coastal Ambiance
Gina Fitzsimmons transformed the interiors of a home on the South River in Annapolis from ho-hum traditional to clean-lined transitional. In the dining area,…
Shore Style: Anchors Aweigh
Percale Pizzazz Seasonal motifs from pumpkins to anchors (pictured) give Garnet Hill’s mini-print percale bedding its pizzazz. Recreated from original hand-painted artwork and made…
Shore Style: Basket Case
Chic Cache La Jolla Baskets from Serena & Lily give storage a little personality, thanks to their bright, modern design and color palette. Handmade…
Rooms With a View: Pool Side
While designing the Morgan Point residence, a classic wood-framed house on the Tred Avon River in Oxford, architect Lauren Dianich of Atelier 11 created…
Rooms With a View: Ship-Shape Finish
A 1950s cottage on the Severn River near Annapolis had undergone several renovations before its current owners tapped Hammond Wilson to orchestrate a complete…
Rooms With a View: Welcome Approach
Christine Dayton designed a contemporary farmhouse atop a gentle, grassy slope on picturesque Porter Creek near St. Michaels. “The original home on the site…
Ask the Pros: Builder
How should homeowners select exterior materials to withstand the elements on a waterfront home? First and foremost, look into swing-out casement windows and out-swing…
Ask the Pros: Interior Design
What is your design philosophy when it comes to decorating the interiors of waterfront homes? It’s so important to meld the interior of your…
Ask the Pros: Architecture
What guidance can you give homeowners on how to select windows and doors for a waterfront home? Selecting exterior doors and windows is an…
Ask the Pros: Landscape Design
What advice can you offer homeowners who are embarking on a landscaping project on the water? When beginning a landscape project on the water,…
Bay Watch
Photographer David Harp was shooting on the Patuxent River when he spotted the Miss Patuxent across the creek early one morning. He put a…
Shore Style: Reading Room
NATURAL BEAUTY In Waterside Modern, design writer Dominic Bradbury works alongside photographer Richard Powers to explore lavish coastal homes that incorporate elements of their…
Escapes: Chesapeake Getaway
A popular Eastern Shore destination, St. Michaels nestles along the Miles River on a peninsula that affords multiple water views. Located between Tilghman Island, Easton,…
East Meets West
What sailor hasn’t dreamt of docking his boat right in front of his own house?” asks an Annapolis homeowner. She and her husband got their wish…
Shore Style: Food and Travel
Autumn Getaway Easton’s historic Tidewater Inn makes for an idyllic fall retreat. It’s the perfect base for exploring the town; the inn can also…