Twenty years ago, a couple tapped David Jameson to put a modern spin on a 1960s colonial they’d purchased in the Palisades. The architect, who had recently launched his own […]
Twenty years ago, a couple tapped David Jameson to put a modern spin on a 1960s colonial they’d purchased in the Palisades. The architect, who had recently launched his own […]
Many designers will tell you that the greatest professional compliment they can receive is a repeat client. Mary Drysdale—a venerated star in DC’s design constellation—boasts a stable of clients who […]
At first glance, a couple who grew up on a Caribbean island lapped by warm, turquoise seas didn’t think of the Delaware shore as a real beach destination. “The water […]
Spectacular workmanship abounds in a venerable Dupont Circle townhouse. American walnut doors and cabinetry feature the species’ pale heartwood, formerly the bane (and detritus) of a woodworker’s studio. Decorative plaster […]
Nestled on a hidden hill rising from the banks of the Potomac sat the perfect three-acre riverfront lot. “When visiting different locations with the homeowners and their agent, we went […]
Panoramic vistas beckon through floor-to-ceiling windows in the contemporary penthouse of the 31-story Waterview condominium in Rosslyn, Virginia. They sweep across the Potomac River from Georgetown to the National Mall, […]
Over the past 20 years, Home & Design has published hundreds of outstanding homes and gardens, all created by talented local designers. Below, we present a sampling of beautiful projects […]
From the work of visionaries and artisans to local venues and events, the game-changers featured on the following pages have all elevated the design quotient over the decades in their […]
DARRYL CARTER “In this age of ‘instant,’ the home should remain a bastion of tranquility,” opines prolific DC designer Darryl Carter (above, left), who curates a collection of antiques […]
OPEN DIALOGUE Massachusetts-based Safdie Architects designed the United States Institute of Peace headquarters in 2011 to foster the organization’s role in international conflict resolution, with two dramatic atria expressing openness […]
BRILLIANT PLUMAGE Cappellini’s Peacock Armchair splendidly displays rippled folds of felt over a powder-varnished metal base. Designed by Dror Studio in 2009, the piece comes in green (pictured), blue and […]
WEARABLE ART In 2006, the Smithsonian Women’s Committee orchestrated its first Craft2Wear Show—and now more than 70 artisans display handmade, one-of-a-kind clothing, jewelry and accessories at this annual event. Pictured: […]
JOSH NORMAN The celebrated Redskins cornerback enjoyed a moment with his Tesla during H&D’s photo shoot outside his Leesburg mansion. The second-highest-paid cornerback in the NFL, Norman is entering the […]
A look at some of the faces and firms whose engaging work has graced Home & Design covers over the years.
Over the years, Home & Design has spotlighted hundreds of design professionals; some of these icons share their work.
How fitting that in 1999, the premier issue of Home & Design featured America Online’s newly minted Sterling, Virginia, headquarters. With a headline proclaiming, “The 21st century is here,” the […]