Best in Show Soothing Retreat Designing a luxurious, modern master bath for Bethesda clients who wanted unique materials and a spa-like aesthetic, Paul Bentham first selected a three-dimensional porcelain wall […]

H&D May/June 2016 Inside Look Party APRIL 27, 2016—Home & Design celebrated the publication of its May/June 2016 issue with a reception at Karpet King in Rockville. Guests mingled and […]

An Evening In Venice APRIL 21, 2016—The Annapolis Design District held a lecture series on furniture and finishes at Niermann Weeks’s factory headquarters in Millersville, Maryland. Guests donned masks to […]

MAY 11, 2016—Home & Design celebrated the Spring 2016 issue of its sister title, Chesapeake Views, with a reception at Kenwood Kitchens in Annapolis. Guests enjoyed drinks and light fare and […]

McLean Project For The Arts May 24, 2016—The McLean Project for the Arts held its annual Spring Benefit at historic Hickory Hill, a circa-1870 residence that was once home to […]

Room To Rebloom On The Roof MAY 26, 2016—Designers gathered in full force at Room to Rebloom’s second annual fundraiser, held on the rooftop at The Graham Georgetown. Designer Barry […]

Ask the Pros Landscape What popular features give residential pools a luxurious, resort-like feel?    Today’s residential pools offer endless possibilities in terms of design, function, and materials. When a site’s […]

Ask the Pros Architecture How do you help clients hone in on a vernacular or style for a 21st-century home? People begin thinking about their new homes with pictures, which […]

Ask the Pros Interior Design How do you design a waterfront home to evoke its setting without being overdone or trite?  The key is to bring a waterfront feel to […]

Ask the Pros Builder What common mistake do homeowners make when building on the bay?  Homeowners often do not plan the ways in which they will deal with the abundance […]

Bay Watch When designing a waterfront project near Annapolis, landscape architect Robert Hruby created an elliptical, infinity-edge pool that appears to flow seamlessly toward the Severn River and the Route […]

Shore Style Water World WORK OF ART  Large-scale watercolor-style crabs sidle over Pottery Barn’s playful Crab Printed Beach Towel. Made of cotton, the towel measures 64 by 32 inches. $29.50; […]

Shore Style GETAWAY ON THE BAY  Opened in October 2015, The Inn at the Chesapeake Bay Beach Club combines rustic charm and modern chic for a blissful getaway or special […]

Rooms With a View Industrial Chic Originally a 1920s grain elevator, Baltimore’s Silo Point is now an industrial-chic high-rise condominium. Situated on Locust Point, the building takes advantage of breathtaking […]

Rooms With a View River Vista A classically styled Annapolis home designed by architect Wayne Good fits seamlessly into its 1920s neighborhood while taking advantage of panoramic views of the […]

Rooms With a View In the Swim Overlooking the Choptank River in Trappe, Maryland, a traditional home with contemporary interiors has a wide veranda where the owners frequently entertain. Designer […]