Au Naturel Touch of Glamour When Alexandria homeowners called on designer Savena Doychinov to overhaul their master bath, she discovered an inefficient layout, an oversized skylight that made the room […]

In the design of a compact home in Cabin John, Maryland, architect Ben Ames proved that economy of space does not have to mean the economy of style or luxury. […]

Au Naturel Ode to DC Though the exterior façade of a couple’s Arlington home dates back to the early 1900s, its interiors have been rebuilt in a fresh, farmhouse style. […]

Ever since she moved to Baltimore 22 years ago, acclaimed chef and restaurateur Cindy Wolf has been looking for a dream house with enough land for her to plant a […]

Portfolio A New Normal An unusual home sits atop a hill in a neighborhood of ramblers, with a forested hillside as its backdrop. Located on two acres, the dynamic, modern […]

Design Inspiration Two Maryland artisans have added the craft of wallpaper design to their portfolios. Decorative painter Stacey Tranter and textile designer Victoria Larson both bring special skills and perspectives […]

Most trends circle back around—and some actually improve with age. Building with wood is one of those trends. This fall, the National Building Museum hosts an unconventional exhibit, “Timber City,” […]

For the past eight years, the DC Design House has been the premier design event of spring in Washington—until this year when it moves to the fall. The 2016 show […]

The AIA Northern Virginia chapter gathered on June 14 for its annual Design Awards celebration at the headquarters of LMI; the McLean, Virginia, project designed by Gensler received a jurors’ […]

Excellence in Custom Building Sponsored by the Maryland Building Industry Association, the annual Custom Builder Awards honor quality architecture, construction and remodeling projects in the Greater Washington, DC, area. Following […]

Expert Advice Water Ways When a couple purchased their Baltimore home, the three-acre property came with a whimsical water feature in the form of a sculpture. Inspired by the classic […]

On the eve of its September 24 grand opening, the long-awaited Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture beckons from its spot beside the Washington Monument. As unlike […]

Art Studio Warp & Weft Driving east on Richmond’s 295 bypasses, the pace noticeably eases exiting onto Route 5. Along the winding, tree-shaded road, cyclists travel on a parallel path […]

Indulgences Food SEA CATCH  Fresh seafood takes center stage at chef Michael Schlow’s new 30-seat Conosci, which recently opened within his larger restaurant, Alta Strada. In Conosci, designed by Edit […]

Indulgences Travel TROPICAL GETAWAY  Located near the Vietnamese port of Da Nang, Naman Retreat hosts guests in modern villas, some of which are clustered around an expansive pool. A full […]

STEP IN TIME  Tiffany’s Art Deco Watches, part of the 2016 Blue Book Collection, combine a white-gold band with precious gems. Choose among pink and blue sapphires, diamonds and emeralds. […]