Home & Design

Bold Move

Architect Zahraa Alwash conceives a chic, airy dwelling in a quiet McLean enclave

Farmhouse Flair

A new, Southern-style family home in Baltimore County is steeped in traditional style

Coastal Style

Sara Swabb outfits a new Chevy Chase home, embracing the owners’ penchant for New England vernacular

Paris Original

Fowlkes Studio harmonizes classic and modern sensibilities in a 1911 Mount Vernon Square row house

Symbols + Brands: A Material World

Bridging two cultures, artist Mark Kelner explores the transactional nature of the American landscape

Vessels & Voids

Architects and ceramic artists forge a dialogue exploring organic, biophilic shapes and spaces

Issues

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 […]

Forest Bathing

Whether you’re a neophyte or seasoned green thumb, guided tours bring the region’s most luxuriant landscapes to life. Brookside Gardens, Wheaton This 50-acre escape nestled in Maryland’s Wheaton Regional Park […]

Med Mix

Located in the new SIXTY DC hotel, Casamara splashes onto the Dupont Circle dining scene, inspired by the coastal cuisines of Spain, France, Italy and Greece. Regional flavors meld together […]

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