A LIFE AQUATICReading Room  Living on Water showcases 55 modern homes worldwide that beautifully coexist with lakes, oceans, rivers, and pools. Water is a fundamental key to each home; whether […]

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 a pond. “It was […]

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 ground floor and a […]

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 of 200-thread […]

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 from recycled […]

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 doors on […]

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 home […]

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 important decision […]

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, homeowners […]

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 long telephoto lens on […]

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 environment into […]

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, and Oxford, it’s a leisurely drive […]