A  certain magic happens when you enter Seabrook Island, a gated residential community near Charleston, South Carolina. Live oaks draped in Spanish moss, palm trees and golden marshland are just […]

The Michael E. Busch Annapolis Library was conceived with community in mind. Named for the former Maryland House Speaker (2003-2019), the new, 32,400-square-foot building is a hub for Anne Arundel […]

Inspired by the splendor of nature, Zemer Peled’s exuberant ceramic art also sends cautionary alerts. In one jubilant piece, a flurry of blue-and-white petals mounds and evolves into majestic blooms, […]

Mid-century style and a beloved collection of Heath Ceramics tableware drove the redesign of a dated kitchen in Bethesda. The existing space, walled off from the family and dining rooms, […]

ALL AGLOW Named after an ancient Roman oil lamp, Ethimo’s rechargeable, LED-lit Lucerna lantern is thoroughly modern. A waterproof, anodized-metal body is finished in steel or brass; its blown-glass diffuser […]

French connection:  On a recent Côte d’Azur holiday, Annapolis artist VICTORIA LARSON says she found so much inspiration in the architecture, gardens and seascapes that "a collection naturally spilled out.” […]

FOOD FOR THOUGHT Glitterlimes, playful jewelry by Debbie Tuch, showcase beauty in food; above, Fruit Loops in glitter resin are fashioned into a necklace and earrings. AT THE WHEEL Potter […]

DC-based architect and interior designer Ernesto Santalla has followed a lifelong passion into a new career: fashion design. After completing a four-year degree at Marymount University, he launched his own […]

Limani, meaning “seaport” in Greek, has made a splash at The Wharf. The new, three-story restaurant with a large terrace serves up 270-degree river views. Architect of record Sam Forman […]

Past, present—and panache—reign at The Fifth Avenue Hotel in Manhattan. The 153-room property marries The Mansion, a historic landmark built in 1906 on the site of Gilded Age socialite Charlotte […]

Each year, a panel of building-industry professionals chooses nominees for the Great American Living Awards. Sponsored by the Northern Virginia Building Industry Association, the GALA Awards—held last October at the […]

DECADE AWARD McHale Landscape Design—Fishing Creek Residence, Residential Maintenance; Quarter Landing Residence, Residential Maintenance. HERITAGE AWARDS J&G Landscape Design—Country Casual in Clarksville, Outdoor Living Area. McHale Landscape Design—Hunting Crest Residence, […]

Home & Design toasted its January/February 2024 issue on January 18th with a celebration at AjMadison in Tysons. Guests mingled and perused the showroom’s array of cutting-edge appliances.

The Custom Residential Architects Network (CRAN) of AIA-Capital Area held its 2023 holiday party on December 13th at LXRY in Washington, DC. Guests ushered in the season and browsed the […]

More than 20 local designers partnered with showrooms on inspiring tabletop creations for the Washington Design Center’s 2023 Holiday Fete on December 5th. Home & Design sponsored the event, which […]