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Palm Beach Style

Summer fashion finds to elevate your look

Darkroom Mystery

DC artist Natalie Cheung explores the endless options of photography sans camera

Cutting Edge

A host of innovative products promotes wellness at home

Artistry in Bloom

de Gournay’s new collection honors the legacy of “Bunny” Mellon and her legendary gardens.

Forest Bathing

A crop of garden tours celebrates nature

Med Mix

A new Dupont Circle dining destination offers the best in coastal Mediterranean cuisine.

July/August 2025

Second Place: Large Bath

The newly expanded retreat was designed to balance innovation and style. A wide mirror is integrated into a custom vanity with reed detailing on its doors. The smart shower allows […]

First Place: Medium Kitchen

The project moved the kitchen to the rear of the home, expanding it by three feet. A wide window bathes the space in light and forges a strong connection to […]

Second Place: Medium Kitchen

Removing a wall between the row house’s galley kitchen and dining room made way for a furniture-style island. Elevated finishes range from polished quartzite countertops to antiqued-mirror panels and custom […]

First Place: Medium Bath

After the existing space was taken down to the studs, a new bath took shape, centered on a shower enveloped in marble and zellige tile with a niche in book-matched […]

First Place: Small Bath

Merging two closets into the existing bath establishes a spacious footprint. A vanity in marble and polished nickel sets an elegant tone; a niche houses a custom ledge. The Schumacher […]

Second Place: Small Bath

An asymmetrical vanity with a bow-front, 16-inch-deep walnut cabinet outfits the tiny powder room, introducing much-needed storage. Wall-mounted faucets and a mini sink deliver function and style. York’s Peacock wallpaper […]

First Place: Small Kitchen

The design team embraced the bones of the structure, balancing a modern aesthetic with vintage charm. Natural hickory cabinets with beaded insets stand out against wooden walls painted black. Gooseneck […]

Second Place: B+A

Custom, soft-taupe cabinets surround a walnut island. Brass lighting and hardware, along with polished-nickel plumbing fixtures, add a sophisticated touch. The range wall stands as a focal point, defined by […]

First Place: Specialty

Equipped with built-in desks and cozy seating, the enclosed space enables the owners to work at home; it doubles as a hangout for movie and game nights. A coffee bar […]

First Place: B+A

The Darnestown kitchen update traded a dual-height island for a single-level one, increasing work space. New, two-tone cabinets convey a furniture look and coordinate with a matching hood. Brushed-brass and […]

Second Place: Specialty

A temperature-controlled glass enclosure displays wine in what was a former dining room. Insulated walls and low-voltage LED lighting maintain optimal conditions. Wine is decanted and poured at a tasting […]

Second Place: Small Kitchen

A new peninsula with seating improves flow for entertaining and much-needed storage. The mosaic backsplash offsets teal cabinetry. Brushed-metal pendants, part of an integrated lighting plan, and a patterned floor […]

Palm Beach Style

CAFTAN CHIC Interior designer Meg Braff has teamed up with Sue Sartor on a capsule collection of summery block-print dresses and hand-loomed, embroidered silk caftans. In juicy shades of watermelon […]

Darkroom Mystery

When Natalie Cheung was a child, her parents hoped she’d become a piano prodigy. After 11 years of private lessons, however, the diligent student was delighted when they decided she […]

Cutting Edge

TAKE THE PLUNGE Interior designer Liz Potarazu of LP & Co recently outfitted her Rockville home with a gym and adjacent wellness room. The latter features a Finnleo sauna and a cold-plunge […]

Artistry in Bloom

Rachel “Bunny” Lambert Mellon’s passion for horticultural pursuits can be seen in the extensive gardens and botanical library of Oak Spring, her former home in Upperville, Virginia. Thanks to a […]

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