After raising four kids in a sleepy Chevy Chase, Maryland, enclave, Jodi Macklin was ready for city living on a smaller scale. When her youngest went off to college, the […]

On a sylvan property in Sparks Glencoe, Maryland, bordering woods create a verdant cocoon, while a neighbor’s cattle graze off to one side. Amid such surroundings, it’s easy to forget […]

Anyone who’s ever strolled through Somerset, Maryland, has undoubtedly been seduced by its small-town feel and eclectic mix of architectural styles—two reasons why “For Sale” signs are a rare sight […]

Every year, a special feature in Home & Design spotlights local, up-and-coming designers who’ve launched firms of their own. We gathered with these rising stars and photographed their portraits in […]

“For as long as I can remember, I have always loved the act of making a home feel personal,” says interior designer Julia Longchamps. But it was only while taking […]

“I always was a creative, but never knew how to tap into that,” reflects Jenna Morrow. Though she started out in marketing, she loved decorating her home and attracted an […]

The daughter of a Boston interior designer, Lauren Carranza grew up poring over fabric samples and visiting job sites with her mom. Though she loved décor, an independent streak sent […]

As a youngster, Hannah Goldberg took an unusual approach to the “Sims” video game. “I’d design a beautiful house, then abandon the family and start a new house,” she recalls. […]

They say it takes a village to raise a child, but what does it take to launch an interior design business? For Cindy Eyl, the answer was her tight-knit Arlington […]

When Chris Boutlier made his first DC real estate purchase, his husband, David Cromer, asked him, “Are you insane?” The condo, occupying the top two floors of a 1910 row […]

Area designers submitted more than 105 entries to the 2025 Kitchen & Bath Awards, organized by the Baltimore-Washington Chapter of the National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA) and sponsored by […]

Cabinetry in walnut laminate delivers durability and style. Calacatta Imperiale porcelain in a silk finish frames the island, which is equipped with an induction cooktop, and the backsplash, featuring a […]

White-painted and rift-cut white oak cabinets complement quartz countertops and wide-plank oak flooring. The island’s cantilevered wood top offers a casual dining perch while clever storage solutions abound all around. […]

This modern, luxurious retreat boasts a zero-entry shower and a deep soaking tub. In the former, a combination of horizontal subway tile and vertically oriented wood-look tile creates a dramatic […]

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 […]

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 […]