Mountain Majesty
A long driveway winds through woods before emerging to unveil a stone house nestled into the pastoral landscape of White Post, Virginia. The big…
Hunt Country
When an avid equestrian purchased acreage in a coveted Virginia Hunt Country location adjacent to the late Bunny Mellon’s estate, she hired architect Thomas…
Waterfront Idyll
At a rocky outcropping on the edge of Whitehall Bay near Annapolis, a panoramic vista encompasses the open waters of the Chesapeake in the…
Domestic Bliss
The home should be the treasure chest of living,” the modernist Le Corbusier once wrote. This insightful nugget would likely have resonated with one…
Spa Retreats
Four stunning bath makeovers marry function, style, and innovation with custom features galore. Jonas Carnemark turns a traditional bathroom into a modern refuge….
Asian Flair
The owners of a post-and-beam deckhouse in Annapolis hired interior designer Lisa Publicover to overhaul their circa-1980s master bath. Working with kitchen-and-bath designer Tracy…
Accessible Style
A homeowner wishing to transform her problematic master bath into a spacious, wheelchair-accessible retreat approached the team at Jennifer Gilmer Kitchen & Bath for…
Sleek Oasis
A widower in Silver Spring ready for a fresh start decided to remake his traditional master bath into a sleek, contemporary oasis. “He wanted a…
Eclectic Mix
Two bold wallpaper patterns—one a tiger motif and the other a bold abstract—inspired interior designer Melissa Broffman’s renovation of an outdated master bath. Located…
Bathing Beauty
ACROSS THE POND Posh British bath-design company Crosswater London introduced its sophisticated collection of fixtures, sinks, tubs and more in the U.S. for the…
Mixed Media
Whatever you see can be an inspiration,” artist Lisa Tureson says, and a tour of her home and studio in Oak Hill, Virginia, illustrates…
Encore
Developers challenged architect Mark McInturff to transform three neighboring 1960s-era Rockville warehouses into a sustainably designed, state-of-the-art office building that will serve as a…
Modern Flair
In renovating their 1948 rambler, Spring Valley homeowners Brian and Joanne Barlia realized that gaining more usable space doesn’t necessarily require an addition. Instead,…
Tiny Jewel Box
When called upon to overhaul a 12-foot-wide, 1870s-era house in DC, designer Kerra Michele Huerta summoned “every trick in the book” to make the…
House Tour: Bloomingdale
On October 28, design buffs can join the Historic Bloomingdale: Victorian Secrets & Modern Truths House Tour, which celebrates this hip, fast-changing neighborhood in…
In Print: Montgomery Modern
Mid-Century Modern fans might be surprised to learn that there are many examples of the vernacular in the DC area. In Montgomery Modern: Modern…
Must-Haves: Brass Comeback
HANDCRAFTED Interwoven metal curves form the base of the Niermann Weeks Tissage Dining Table. Handcrafted in the company’s workshop near Annapolis, the sculptural creation…
Tablescape: DC Debut
The Parisian luxury house Christofle has landed in Washington, opening its first area boutique in CityCenterDC. The 1,000-square-foot emporium will showcase the brand’s signature…
Buzz-Worthy: Coastal Chic
DC-native Jennifer Mabley and husband Austin Handler, owners of the Hamptons, New York-based interiors firm Mabley Handler, have designed a new furniture collection for…
Trendsetter: Darryl Carter
The Darryl Carter Collection for Milling Road conveys a sense of understated grace. Known for his refined aesthetic, Carter combined classical looks with the…
Residential Projects of the Year
These striking residential projects of the year are presented by top architects throughout the DC Metro region. Click here for ideas and creative inspiration……
Paint Debut: Color Quotient
After years of careful formulation, Benjamin Moore recently introduced Century paints. Conceived to bring a sophisticated palette to high-end interiors, the line’s 75 new…
Wearable Art
Smithsonian Craft2Wear showcases cutting-edge couture and one-of-a-kind jewelry from October 5 to 7. More than 60 designers will display their clothing, jewelry and accessory…
Fall Dining Guide
French Classic James Beard Award-winning chef Frank Ruta’s latest hot spot, Mirabelle, is just two blocks away from his former kitchen at The White…
Kyoto Zen
Opened in 2016, Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto has won two prestigious awards for hospitality design. Set in a five-acre pond garden complete with a…
Under Cover
To many, relaxing by the pool is almost as enjoyable as diving in on a summer day—particularly when screened from the sun’s hot rays….
Excellence in Custom Building
Sponsored by the Maryland Building Industry Association, the annual Custom Builder Awards honor architecture, construction and remodeling projects in the Greater Washington, DC, area….
Tech Toys
Motor Sport Perfect for city life, Stromer’s ST1 X electric bike uses technology to create a smooth and carefree cycling experience. Innovations include touchscreen…
H&D’s 2017 Summer Issue Soiree
Home & Design celebrated the launch of its July/August 2017 Designers issue with a party at Best Tile on June 14th. Guests mingled and…
2017 John Russell Pope Awards
The Washington Mid-Atlantic Chapter of the Institute of Classical Architecture & Art advances the practice and appreciation of classical tradition in architecture and the…
2017 AIA Northern Virginia Design Awards
On June 15, the AIA Northern Virginia chapter held its 2017 Design Awards celebration at Alexandria Renew Enterprises’ headquarters, designed by Rust | Orling…