Ask the Pros: Builder
What measures and materials protect a waterfront home from the elements? Creating an impenetrable building envelope is paramount, especially along the shores of the…
Mid-Century Marvel
Choosing the right house can be a matter of seeing potential where it might not be obvious. This was certainly the case for a…
Bay Light
In boating terms, Little Round Bay on Maryland’s Severn River is what’s known as a “gunkhole”—a protected spot for anchoring overnight. The picturesque cove…
Coastal Haven
A Capitol Hill couple—both with political careers—were in search of a home on the Chesapeake Bay that would serve as a tranquil weekend escape….
Baywatch
While on a shoot in her hometown of Oxford, Maryland, last October, photographer Karena Dixon paused to watch the sunset over the Tred Avon…
Harbor City
From its beginnings in 1649 as a Puritan community on the Severn River to its present status as an international sailing mecca, Annapolis has…
Ask the Pros: Landscape Design
How do you protect a waterfront property from erosion and flooding? There are three main methods we use to protect and control erosion and…
Ask the Pros: Architecture
What factors do you consider when siting a house so that its natural surroundings are paramount? Our approach to siting a house is always…
Ask the Pros: Builder
When building near the bay, what factors should homeowners consider to prevent delays or setbacks due to permitting issues? When building on a waterfront…
Ask the Pros: Interior Design
How does designing the interiors of a waterfront home differ from the way you design spaces in other locales? In my view, there is…
Rooms with a View: Peace & Serenity
Perched on the highest point of Maryland’s Gibson Island, a 1940s ranch-style home offers dazzling views of the Magothy River. Tapped to renovate this…
Rooms with a View: Ship Shape
Tucked into the quaint Eastport neighborhood of Annapolis, a traditional abode on Back Creek overlooks a scenic sailboat marina. To take full advantage of…
Shore Style: Nautical Vibe
TAKE A SEAT Gray woven rope and a light-hued mahogany frame are a seaworthy combination in the Bilson Armchairs from One Kings Lane. Seat…
Shore Style: On Holiday
Brunschwig & Fils’s indoor/outdoor collection, En Vacances, conjures sojourns by the sea, with a range of 12 printed and woven fabrics and six coordinated…
Shore Style: Cerulean Sea
The intense hues, varying moods and swirling, frothy waves of the ocean are the lure of the Oceana Collection by UK-based Murals Wallpaper. Comprised…