In 2023, when Nancy and Kevin Rummel purchased their forever home on a Chesapeake Bay tributary in Virginia, they were drawn by the river’s familiar calls. “My aunt has lived […]
In 2023, when Nancy and Kevin Rummel purchased their forever home on a Chesapeake Bay tributary in Virginia, they were drawn by the river’s familiar calls. “My aunt has lived […]
Every year, Home & Design shines a light on up-and-coming designers who have launched firms of their own. Our 2026 lineup includes Caroline Kofol, Jazmyne Simmons, Matthew Quill, Robin Heller […]
Long fascinated with interior design, Jazmyne Simmons took what she calls “a non-linear career path.” She attended the University of Pennsylvania, where she studied architecture and also played Division 1 […]
Little did Robin Heller and Jen Levy know as kids growing up on the same street in Baltimore, they’d one day helm a design firm together. Initial pursuits took them […]
Caroline Kofol’s road to interior design didn’t follow a straight line, but it makes perfect sense in retrospect. A native of Westchester County, New York, the designer “grew up in […]
Originally built in 1851, this two-story structure south of Deale, Maryland, was a ticket office for the Fairhaven stop on the Weems Steamboat Line, which once plied the Chesapeake Bay. […]
During childhood visits with his grandparents in Upstate New York, Baltimore-born Matthew Quill learned the power of a well-designed abode. His grandfather was a woodworker with a cabinetry business and […]
Landscaping on the water presents its own unique challenges—and because each site is different, the impact of myriad county rules and regulations varies. The trick, say the pros, is knowing […]
Braden Holtby began his illustrious ice hockey career as a goalie for the Washington Capitals. Over 10 years, he and his wife Brandi put down roots in the DC area, […]
The expansion of a 1965 rancher offered the perfect opportunity for a retired couple who’d previously owned a hotel on the Eastern Shore to craft an abode that better suited […]
A retired couple who visited St. Michaels for a vacation fell in love with the charming town and decided to make it their permanent residence. For this custom home, they […]
The owners of a 1980s-era, 3,320-square-foot contemporary home in West Annapolis called on designer Erin Kelly to dress and accessorize the interiors following a renovation by builder Forked Creek Construction […]
When foodie empty nesters were looking for a kitchen redesign, their primary motivator was to have an open, updated space for cooking and entertaining with friends and family; they’re also the parents […]
DREAM WEAVING Handcrafted from seagrass, rattan and metal, the Conrad Woven Lantern comes in three sizes. Resembling a fisherman’s basket, each can hold a pillar or votive for ambient […]
About 10 years ago, Daniel Lefkowitz was invited to dinner at the home of close friends. Knowing he liked making things, they wanted him to see a new dining table […]
For over a century, lighthouses have guided ships to safe passage throughout the Chesapeake Bay. Today, more than a dozen of Maryland’s historic lighthouses remain active. Many are open for […]