The 2024 Excellence in Landscape Awards are sponsored by the Landscape Contractors Association of Maryland, DC and Virginia. Four winning projects are spotlighted here   DECADE AWARDS McHale Landscape Design—Chaneyville […]

A two-bedroom unit in The Representative, a 1970s-era high-rise in Arlington, checked all the boxes for Ken Kero-Mentz and Neil Cannon. Downsizing from a home in DC’s Mount Pleasant, the […]

Jodi Berger grew up in Potomac—so when she and her husband Adam returned to Maryland after six years in the New York area, it was a natural choice to rent […]

After completing their custom, Richmond-area home, a couple hired designer Jamie Ivey to turn the unfinished walk-out basement into a chic zone “with a clean, hotel look,” she says. “We […]

TROPICAL TOUCH Kichler’s Nani fan conjures an island vibe with its five palm-leaf blades. Made of flexible, saltwater- and weather-resistant thermoplastic, with finishes in Matte White or Satin Natural Bronze. […]

While an undergrad taking classes in clay at Bennington College, Catherine Satterlee puzzled over a professor’s words. “I think ceramics for you is a safe harbor,” the adviser told her […]

This annual showcase, which unfolds in the Great Hall of the National Building Museum from April 23 through 27, assembles the crème de la crème of American contemporary craft, including […]

COLOR COLLAB In partnership with color authority Pantone, Joybird has unveiled a new version of its Royale performance fabric in Mocha Mousse, the 2025 Pantone Color of the Year. The fine-knit […]

Venerable Healy Hall is renowned on Georgetown University’s campus. The landmark building was conceived in the late 19th century by architects Paul J. Pelz and John L. Smithmeyer, who would […]

Named for the daughter of a Celtic sea god, Cordelia Fishbar is a fresh addition to the buzzy Union Market dining scene. Part of the Clyde’s Restaurant Group, the 7,000-square-foot […]

007 REDUX Taking inspiration from iconic Aston Martins of the past, the latest Vanquish boasts a state-of-the-art v12 engine that unleashes a staggering 824 horsepower. An aerodynamic, carbon-fiber body and […]

Unspooling over 500 acres in New Jersey’s Somerset County, the Pendry Natirar is a mere four hours from Washington, DC, but its pastoral setting feels more like the Cotswolds. The […]

Each year, a panel of building-industry professionals chooses nominees for the Great American Living Awards. Sponsored by the Northern Virginia Building Industry Association, the GALA Awards—held last October at the […]

Carolina Herrera’s latest men’s collection delivers understated staples that balance urban sophistication with functional comfort. Mid-weight pieces, such as a tailored gray blazer (right), are work and date-night appropriate paired […]

The Custom Residential Architects Network (CRAN) of AIA-Capital Area held its 2024 holiday party on December 11th at Roche Bobois in Friendship Heights. Guests ushered in the season while browsing […]

Local design teams partnered with showrooms to create inspiring tablescapes for the Washington Design Center’s 2024 Holiday Fête on December 5th. Home & Design was the media sponsor; proceeds benefitted […]