GALA 2016 Awards—Custom
Presented by the Northern Virginia Building Industry Association and the Maryland Building Industry Association, the 2016 GALA (Great American Living Awards) celebrates achievements in…
Flash of Brilliance
When it comes out to play with vibrant art and flashes of color, a neutral palette can seem anything but bland. At least that…
Wetlands Idyll
A Bethesda couple had fallen in love with Rehoboth Beach years before they decided to buy a vacation home there. Children in tow, they made…
A Formal Affair
The stately c. 1918 mansion in Washington’s Kalorama neighborhood has no doubt, seen its share of glamorous gatherings over the years—and probably a few…
Layered Luxe
A family relocating from New York to Washington decided to keep their Manhattan apartment. So when they moved into their 1940s colonial-style home in Georgetown…
At Ease
The allure of Annapolis and the Chesapeake Bay proved impossible to resist for a McLean couple whose son had graduated from the Naval Academy….
Modern Oasis
Architect Gregory Uekman and his wife Ann Dorough were living in a tiny cottage in Kensington when they began looking for a larger home. “I…
Creative Spirit
Beginning October 27, a stroll through Atrium Interiors’ showroom in Tysons Galleria will reveal four chic new room vignettes. They will showcase individual custom…
On Display
WASHINGTON, DC Porcelania: East Meets West Cross MacKenzie Gallery, November 10 to December 8 Walter McConnell’s monumental assemblage of porcelain figurines—comprising Buddhas and more cast…
Cottage Style
A homeowner with two children, downsizing from a large Potomac colonial, loved the smaller scale and urban feel of the 1920s Sears bungalow kit…
Classic Revival
With its classic brick exterior, slate roof and stately presence, a center-hall colonial built in 1926 is a perfect fit for its southern Virginia…
Private Tour: Time Out
After grueling practices at Kettler Capitals Iceplex, defenseman Karl Alzner returns home to roughhousing of another kind. On afternoons when the team’s in town,…
Indulgences: Food
HAZEL’S DEBUT At Hazel, a new DC hot spot from the Neighborhood Restaurant Group, interiors feature items handcrafted by local artisans, from light fixtures…
Indulgences: Fashion
ALL-AMERICAN STYLE Tuckernuck, an online retailer founded by two DC natives and catering to the prepster set, has opened its first boutique. The Georgetown…
Applause: Play of Light
Clearly, the East Building of the National Gallery of Art has staying power. In 2004, it won an American Institute of Architects Twenty-Five Year…
Indulgences: Toys
RETRO RAGE Celebrating the resurgence of vinyl, Crate and Barrel’s Listening Room collection features mid-century-style furniture; electronics, including Audioengine’s high-performance desktop speakers ($249); and…
Eye on Design
Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum honored the recipients of its 17th Annual National Design Awards at a New York gala during National Design Week…
Home Improvement
Mod Maple Architectural Systems’ Interwoven Eco-Panels for walls have been color-washed in four neutral shades that can be combined to create visual interest. The…
Builder Profile: A Smaller Scope
Carrington Homes specialize in building high-end projects in the regions of Fairfax and Loudoun Counties—but according to marketing manager Kristen Brittingham, that is as far…
Best in Show
Presented by the Northern Virginia Building Industry Association and the Maryland Building Industry Association, the 2016 GALA (Great American Living Awards) celebrates achievements in…
Out & About
SEPTEMBER 7, 2016—Home & Design marked the launch of its September/October 2016 Architecture Issue with a celebration at Marble Systems in Fairfax. Guests mingled…
Out & About
SEPTEMBER 22, 2016—ABW Appliances hosted the fourth annual Chopped for Charity event in its Silver Spring showroom. Guests watched four celebrity chefs cook in…
Out & About
OCTOBER 1, 2016—The 2016 DC Design House hosted a preview of its 21 redecorated spaces before opening them to the public through October 30….
Out & About
OCTOBER 6, 2016—Scavolini hosted a grand opening in its Georgetown showroom featuring new installations of the company’s sleek, Italian-made cabinetry. Guests enjoyed drinks and…
Indulgences: Travel
VIVE LA FRANCE Le Barthélemy Hotel & Spa offers laidback luxury overlooking Grand Cul de Sac Beach on the French isle of St. Barts….
Design Scene
Members of the Maryland Chapter of the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) gathered on October 5, 2016, for their annual awards gala aboard…