Departure Point
After 22 happy years spent raising two daughters in Potomac, interior designer Lauren Sachs and her husband were ready for a change. “We wanted…
Classical Beauty
Few DC designers can create quintessentially classical interiors like Frank Babb Randolph, who has been transforming homes in and around the nation’s capital for…
Shore Bound
A Washington, DC, couple on the lookout for a weekend retreat purchased a circa-1910 cottage a block from the beach in Rehoboth. In addition to…
Tropical Punch
If you’ve got a wardrobe full of bright, classic clothes, should your style carry over into your home? Judging by interior designer Erika Bonnell’s…
Ode to Place
Designer Patrick Sutton loves a good story. And he knows how to tell one through the interiors he carefully crafts. The remake of a…
Hot Talent: Practical Elegance
Stuart Nordin has always relished what she calls “the hunt for wonderful, unique things.” So when she decided in 2012 to launch her firm,…
Hot Talent: Creative Challenge
“I have been an art and design addict since I was a little kid,” declares Caryn Cramer with enthusiasm. “I was always into color,…
Hot Talent: California Cool
Raised by a single mother with “exquisite taste,” Los Angeles native Jeanne Griffin grew up loving architecture and design. But a career in design…
Hot Talent: Graphic Design
French-born Romain Baty arrived in the U.S. in 2016, leaving behind a burgeoning interior-design career inspired by years of art direction in elite Paris…
Hot Talent
Now in its 11th year, Home & Design’s “Hot Talent” feature spotlights local pros who have launched firms of their own. Our mission is…
Danish Modern
The Danish Embassy nestles within a rolling woodland by Rock Creek Park—a bucolic locale that inspired Henrik Kauffmann, Denmark’s ambassador to the U.S. from…
River’s Edge
Spectacular views of the Potomac River convinced photographer and human rights activist Betsy Karel to downsize from a multi-story house in Cleveland Park to…
Hot Talent: Global Perspective
Born in London to a British mother and a Jamaican father, Laura Hodges brings a global perspective to her work. Though her family eventually…
View From the Top
Opening to the public on June 21, The Observation Deck at CEB Tower in Rosslyn showcases 360-degree views of the nation’s capital—and far beyond—from…
Leaders In Design
Barbara Hawthorn Since 1984, Barbara Hawthorn has been creating award-winning, timeless designs that reflect her clients’ personal visions. Her firm’s services encompass all aspects…
Sleight of Hand
Delicate magnolia branches dance around a doorway in the sprightly hall mural of an Alexandria home. Beckoning through the open passageway, an elegant, faux-painted…
Local Flair
SOFT PALETTE Marika Meyer has updated the Spring 2017 collection of her eponymous fabric line in a softer palette; pictured above are Pompeii, San…
Design Diva
As art director of her family’s Italian furniture brand, Patrizia Moroso has been commissioning cutting-edge creations from top international designers for decades. So when…
Designer Favorites
Pet Beds by Christopher Guy—christopherguy.com “These pet beds are adorable and swanky at the same time!”—Paula Grace Halewski, Paula Grace Designs, Inc. Chambers Table…
NKBA 2018 Awards
The 2018 Kitchen & Bath Awards, organized by the Baltimore-Washington Chapter of the National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA) and sponsored by Home &…
Cutting Edge
THE LOOK OF WOOD Porcelanosa’s Seedwood collection of wood-look porcelain tiles comes in large-format, 10-by-59-inch planks and four complementary accent tiles. A fit for…
True Blue: Large Kitchen
The dramatic transformation of a traditional kitchen breaks new ground in terms of materials and ingenuity. Architect Scarlett Breeding and designer Richard Anuszkiewicz removed…
Cutting Edge: Large Bath
In the renovation of a master bath, Meghan Browne reworked a series of small rooms into a “sophisticated retreat that was also warm and…
Jewel Tones: 1st Place—Medium Kitchen
An empty nester decided it was time to have some fun in her townhouse kitchen and approached designer Sarah Kahn Turner to carve out…
Tailored Style: Specialty Room
Whoever says that a pantry space should be hidden behind closed doors has not seen one as unique and finely detailed as this recently…
Vintage Revival: 1st Place—Before & After
An obsolete kitchen in a 1920s Wardman row house in DC was cut off from the rest of the home and crying for an…
Light Show: 2nd Place
Clients who are avid cooks and gardeners asked designer Jonas Carnemark to expand the dark and choppy kitchen in their 1960s ranch-style house. They…
Ode to Nature: 3rd Place
Working with homeowners whose passion is landscaping and tending to their garden, Lorrie Addison overhauled their 15-year-old kitchen to reflect nature. She sourced organic…
Sleek + Subtle: 2nd Place
A couple who approached Amber Bullock to revitalize their existing master bath had some specific requests. They wanted a linen closet, better light and…
Restful Retreat: 3rd Place
A mother of three tapped designer Maria Causey to transform her 107-square-foot master bath into a relaxing getaway at home. Replacing a dark and…
Party Central: 2nd Place
Part of the makeover of a 100-year-old farmhouse, this pantry/bar lures guests away from the main prep area while cooking is underway. On one…
Novel Refuge: 3rd Place
Architect Charles Moore, interior designer Lauren Liess and kitchen designer Hannah Rasa designed a library to complement the Arts and Crafts style of the…
Going Glam: 2nd Place—Medium Kitchen
In their renovation of an Annapolis kitchen, Scarlett Breeding and Richard T. Anuszkiewicz created a vision in white encompassing a dining area with a…
Less is More: 2nd Place—Before & After
This renovation of an outdated 1970s ranch kitchen bumped out the dining area toward the backyard and installed new windows to filter in daylight….
Al Fresco Living: Honorable Mention—Outdoor Kitchen
Scrapping an outdated sunroom, Sun Design Remodeling orchestrated a new covered porch that connects the clients’ rec room and backyard pool. It features a…
Makeover Magic: Honorable Mention—Budget-Friendly Kitchen
Tired of their outdated kitchen and lack of storage and counter space, a Sterling, Virginia, couple decided to renovate. Designer Zied Hammami, on a…
Basement Bonanza
A cramped McLean rambler had become chaotic and cluttered for a family with six children ranging in age from five to 19. The owners…
Flower Power
New York designer Tanya Taylor’s Spring/Summer collection accentuates the feminine form through original flower prints and a bold use of color. Left to right:…
Set Sail
When her father declined to lend her his yacht, French designer Marion Excoffon began working on her own sailboat. Two years and five prototypes…
Dining Out
SOUTHEAST ASIA MEETS SOUTHWEST DC Chef Cathal Armstrong and his wife, Meshelle Armstrong, are now celebrating the bold flavors of Thailand, Korea and Meshelle’s…
Paris Escape
Housed in an 18th-century building between the Louvre and the Paris Opera, the Grand Hôtel du Palais Royal pampers guests in 68 rooms and…
Scavolini Party
On May 3, Scavolini Party hosted a reception to celebrate the debut of the Diesel Open Workshop Kitchen Project in its Georgetown showroom. Guests…
2018 NKBA Awards
On May 10, 2018 NKBA Awards, the National Kitchen & Bath Association Baltimore-Washington Chapter held its annual Design Awards gala at 2941 Restaurant in…
H&D Late Spring Issue Party
On April 11, Home & Design celebrated the publication of its May/June 2018 issue with a reception at Poggenpohl in Georgetown. Guests mingled and…