Backyard Bonanza MAY/JUNE 2011   When Steve Clancy of Town Creek Landscaping first saw this Glenwood, Maryland, property, it was a blank slate—nothing but grass and a pool. The homeowner […]

Lap of Luxury MAY/JUNE 2011   Even a penthouse in the Ritz Carlton can offer its share of shortcomings. For Matthew and Julie Hagen, it was standard-grade finishes that diminished the […]

House of Light MAY/JUNE 2011   After living in a 1950s rambler for roughly 20 years, Charles and Charlotte Perret became fascinated with a home in their Chevy Chase neighborhood […]

Italian Escape MAY/JUNE 2011   Perched on a bluff overlooking the Chesapeake Bay, a home with stone and stucco walls and red clay roof tiles appears to have been plucked […]

Riverside Retreat MARCH/APRIL 2011 A close collaboration between clients and designer transformed a disjointed, 34-acre Eastern Shore property into a magnificent riverside estate. Landscape architect Eric Beane of Chapel Valley […]

Cutting Edge MARCH/APRIL 2011 These days, state-of-the-art home electronics offers a smorgasbord of options, many of which were on view at the annual CES. A few trends were crystal clear: […]

MARCH/APRIL 2011 An exhibition at the Renwick Gallery of the Smithsonian American Art Museum showcases contemporary crafts by four exceptional American artists. This biennial exhibition, opening March 25, recognizes living […]

Modern Med MARCH/APRIL 2011 A tiled roof, stucco finish and decorative arches lend a California feeling to this Mediterranean-style property in Alexandria. The owners asked landscape designer Morgan Washburn of […]

BAZAAR MARCH/APRIL 2011 Multiple Choices A collaborative creation of Swiss furniture manufacturer Vitra and Italian designer Antonio Citterio, the Suita Sofa system comes with a component to extend the back […]

Spring Spruce-Up MARCH/APRIL 2011 The Ultimate Glider Marvin Windows and Doors has re-invented the glider window with modern features and performance. The Clad Ultimate Glider features recessed hardware, one-hand operation, […]

Labor of Love MARCH/APRIL 2011 Tackling the kitchen and bath renovation of a historic Georgetown row house seemed straightforward enough to Daniel Steinkoler, president of Superior Home Services, Inc. Until […]

Home Improvement MARCH/APRIL 2011 For many years, the home of Sherry Keys and David Parker stood out as the one with the pink stucco and teal trim, perched on a […]

Cabin Cool MARCH/APRIL 2011 Upon learning that a developer was planning to purchase the lot adjacent to their home overlooking the Potomac, Dick and Jane Stoker did what most homeowners […]

Private Tour: A Home Run MARCH/APRIL 2011 He’s a record-setting baseball player and she’s a model who has graced the pages of Vanity Fair and Sports Illustrated. Yet Brian and Diana […]

Indulgences - Travel MARCH/APRIL 2011 ESCAPE DOWN UNDER New Zealand’s Matakauri Lodge re-opened its doors in late 2010 after a makeover by interior designer Virginia Fisher. Its 11 contemporary suites […]

The good life in food MARCH/APRIL 2011 HOT EATS IN SIN CITY Chef José Andrés of Minibar and Jaleo fame has taken his game to Vegas with China Poblano, located […]