Looking for a place to unwind, a pair of DC-area professionals considered buying a weekend retreat near the shore—but then changed tack. Their new approach: to build a sanctuary in […]
The renovation took a year, mostly during covid. But shortly before Christmas 2020, the couple and their two dogs returned to the transformed condo and its jaw-dropping Potomac River overlook. […]
From the moment you cross the threshold of this 1865 row house in downtown Washington, you’re awed by the tapestry of contrasts: black and white, historic and modern, relaxed and […]
While renovating their stately, Georgian-style manse, the owners tasked Joseph Richardson and Adam Sexton of Joseph Richardson Landscape Architecture with reviving their underwhelming yard. They envisioned an overhaul that would […]
A steep ridge in Arlington, once considered unbuildable, presented a conundrum for landscape architect Scott Brinitzer. When the owners hired him to transform the lot into usable outdoor space, he […]
It’s hard to imagine a more fabulous birthday present: A DC client of Katia Goffin’s acquired and tore down his next-door neighbor’s house—in order to build a yoga studio and […]
Many homes in DC’s desirable neighborhoods meet the wrecking ball when buyers opt for a fresh start instead of a renovation. But sometimes owners with a keen eye see potential […]
Bonnie Ammon turned the old adage about the cobbler’s shoes on its head when she redesigned the getaway she’s shared with her family of four since 2005. The six-bedroom, 5,024-square-foot […]
FAR NORTH The Koster Collection is named for the Koster Islands, an archipelago off of Sweden’s rugged west coast. Designed for the Swedish brand Skargaarden, the line’s tables and chairs […]
Eager for spring winds to chase away lingering traces of dark winter? Impatient for a blast of ravishing color? Then pause and revel in the jubilant harmonies of John Blee’s […]
Clients in Reston contacted BOWA to improve their builder-grade, Colonial-style abode. Built in 2000, the home had become outmoded and its small, compartmentalized rooms no longer suited the family’s needs. […]
After purchasing a newly constructed residence in Alexandria, homeowners hired Marks-Woods Construction Services to imbue its blank-slate rooms with character. The first priority was a home office with two dedicated […]
Located in picturesque Capitol Hill, a vintage row house was in sore need of an overhaul when its owners called on Blue Star. They wanted to update the property, “to […]
ON THE SIDE The Hardie Architectural Collection by James Hardie delivers a sleek, modern look via a textured surface and shiplap joints that create V-grooved horizontal or vertical lines. Made […]
To honor its 50th anniversary as a center for American craft, the Smithsonian American Art Museum’s Renwick Gallery examines the role and meaning of craft in the modern world with […]
