This is my happy place,” declares Sharon Cox, gesturing to dining room windows that overlook Breton Bay, a tributary of the Potomac River in St. Mary’s County, Maryland. “Almost every […]

The tenant of a high-rise apartment building overlooking Baltimore’s Inner Harbor found himself in the right place at the right time when the building’s penthouse unit became available. He jumped […]

“Most clients who’ve bought land to build near the water are looking for transparency,” notes architect Randall Kipp. “They want a design that will break down the barrier between inside […]

Entrepreneur and hospitality mogul Paul Prager once abhorred buying objects owned by other people— but you’d never know it touring the Tidewater Colonial home, three guest cottages and 13 other […]

A woefully outmoded house with sweeping views of Irish Creek enticed a couple looking for a waterfront getaway. They hatched a plan to remodel the 5,200-square-foot abode in stages: A […]

Visiting her family’s second home on the Chesapeake Bay years ago, Shirley Gromen loved to go fishing with her dad. Now she illustrates those fish, along with regional birds and […]

A National Aquarium exhibit in the heart of Baltimore’s bustling Inner Harbor transports visitors to a serene Chesapeake Bay oasis. Unveiled in August, Harbor Wetland encompasses a 10,000-square-foot floating ecosystem […]

On a clear November morning, Steve Buchanan packed his gear and set out on a photo expedition to the Wye Island Natural Resources Management Area in Queen Anne’s County, Maryland. […]

The 2024 competition spotlights 34 winners We are honored to present the annual Home & Design Excellence Awards. Showcasing the depth and breadth of talent in DC, Maryland and Virginia, […]

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