An Unexpected Pleasure MAY/JUNE 2012 The owners of a 19th-century farmhouse and adjacent 1920s main house wanted to unify the two disparate structures. They turned to the surrounding landscape to […]

French Flair MAY/JUNE 2012 The panoramic views of the Shenandoah Mountains are the only giveaway that this expansive, 44-acre property is actually in Hume, Virginia, and not Europe. The stately […]

Capturing the Cosmos At a local gathering of The Explorers Club, Washington painter Betsy Stewart chatted with a group of scientists. When they asked how her work was going, she […]

Clean & Simple MAY/JUNE 2012 A young couple wished to update the kitchen of their Capitol Hill row house. However, their vision was challenged by a tight budget and the space […]

An Artful Design MAY/JUNE 2012 In a spare, contemporary master bath, a sculptural soaking tub creates a focal point, poised beneath a picture window so as to take full advantage […]

Sophisticated Style MAY/JUNE 2012 When Cahill Design Build remodeled an outdated master bath in DC, the vanities had no functional drawers and both the shower and toilet were tucked away […]

Cachet: Design Preview MAY/JUNE 2012 A day before this issue went to press, the 2012 DC Design House opened its doors for a media preview. Participating designers, working around the […]

Holiday at Home MAY/JUNE 2012 For a couple in the process of designing their dream vacation home, a luxurious master bath was high on the list of priorities. They enlisted […]

Cachet: Grand Openings MAY/JUNE 2012 CELEBRITY DESIGNER JONATHAN ADLER TO OPEN SHOP IN JUNE Adler dishes on the new showroom at 1267 Wisconsin Avenue, which will bring his mod furniture […]

Living Light MAY/JUNE 2012 To view before photos click here. The big fieldstone house occupied a quiet Arlington side street, a stalwart reminder of a time when men went to […]

Cachet: All About Architecture MAY/JUNE 2012 Visitors to bustling Penn Quarter can’t help but notice the modern, glass-fronted District Architecture Center. From the open lobby, guests can see inside each […]

Magic in Provence MAY/JUNE 2012 Life in the picturesque village of Rasteau, located in the foothills of the French Alps, revolves around winemaking. Most of the town’s 700 residents tend […]

Cachet: On the Bookshelf MAY/JUNE 2012 Katie Ridder Rooms by Heather Smith MacIsaac showcases designer Katie Ridder’s colorful, eclectic approach to stylish, livable home décor. Living areas such as entrances, […]

Portfolio: Modern Makeover MAY/JUNE 2012 After purchasing a condo in New York City’s Flatiron District, telecommunications executive Brian Gelfand decided to create a “modern, relaxing and enjoyable” home where he […]

Private Tour: Seaside Escape MAY/JUNE 2012 As the agent for some of the world’s most famous athletes, David Falk is on call virtually 24/7. Whether a client phones him for […]

Contemporary Chic MAY/JUNE 2012 Larry Rosen of Jack Rosen Custom Kitchens was given several mandates by the homeowners when he was tapped to design their new kitchen: Replace the room’s […]