Out of the Ashes Eric and Kristin Burka were enjoying a Friday evening at home when they noticed smoke billowing from the house next door, which was under construction. Within […]
Out of the Ashes Eric and Kristin Burka were enjoying a Friday evening at home when they noticed smoke billowing from the house next door, which was under construction. Within […]
Tasting Room Like the decanting of a fine vintage, the creation of a perfect wine cellar and entertaining space cannot be rushed. After a year and a half in the […]
Escapes Festive & Artsy Easton Easton has long been a gathering spot for a cornucopia of people—from the Quakers who built a meeting house there in 1682 to the art […]
Family Affair Kathy and Kevin Haley bought their first home in Shady Side, Maryland, near Annapolis in 1996. Back then, the couple often went kayaking on the West River to […]
Spectacular views of the Potomac River, Roosevelt Island, Key Bridge and Rosslyn beckon from a residence inside a modern brick-and-glass condominium on Georgetown’s waterfront. The scenery, however, was not as […]
Cachet On Walnut Hill When Penney Hubbard first contacted landscape photographer Roger Foley regarding her wish to do a book about her garden, he was a little skeptical. “A lot […]
Nature's Bounty It’s anyone’s guess who will take up residence in the White House come January. But one thing is certain: His or her china options will include hand-painted plates […]
Coastal Edge A childhood spent living on the water in Florida left an indelible mark on homeowner Dondi Dahlgaard. “It influenced me subconsciously,” she says. “I like open, airy spaces.” So […]
In Harmony Poised on the banks of Harness Creek near Annapolis, a once-depleted property now harbors drifts of native grasses and perennials and a dazzling pool and pool house, surrounding […]
Chef's Paradise A sprawling home in Fairfax Station beckoned a couple in search of a kid-friendly environment for their four young children. After considering the draw of its expansive swimming pool […]
Waterfront Retreat A river ran through it—and how. The temptation of owning a second home on the lush banks of Little Hunting Creek—a tributary of the Potomac River in Mount Vernon, […]
New Direction Cool light filters through 20-foot-tall windows in painter Barbara Januszkiewicz’s Arlington studio. Light falls on gray walls and gleaming pipes, on concrete floors and towering easels of gridded […]
Fitting Tribute The National Museum of the Marine Corps first opened its doors in 2006. Designed by Fentress Architects and owned by the Marine Corps Heritage Foundation, the circular building […]
Hot Spots for 2016 FRENCH PANACHE Baccarat Hotel & Residences New York, the French crystal brand’s first hotel, has opened across from MoMA. It boasts 114 luxurious guest rooms and […]
Kitchen & Bath Awards 2016 March 10, 2016—Home & Design and the Baltimore-Washington Chapter of the National Kitchen & Bath Association hosted the 2016 Kitchen & Bath Awards at the […]
Washington Design Center Market Day 2016 MARCH 3, 2016—The Washington Design Center held its first annual Market Day, with special events that included a talk by architect Ankie Barnes at […]