Set in Stone
At the picturesque spot where Old Man Creek flows into the Magothy River, a squared-off spit of land juts out. On it, a correspondingly…
Classic Style
It was a grand collaboration. A young couple with strong design instincts engaged architect Christian Zapatka and interior designer Andrew Law to transform their…
Reliving History
Established in 1691 as a royal port for trade and tax collection, Yorktown, Virginia, reached its economic peak in the mid-1750s, when it boasted…
Fresh Take
After nearly 30 years in a traditional Northwest DC home, Barbara and Scott Blake Harris yearned for a more modern, open living experience. “We…
Game Plan
The first thing guests encounter on entering Josh Norman’s imposing, white-brick mansion is a box of shoe covers by the front door—a subtle hint…
Bathing Beauties
Designers evoke the timeless appeal of natural stone to create four bathrooms steeped in luxury A DC bath combines rich appointments and a minimalist…
Bay Watch
Asked to design a traditional Tidewater-style abode in Virginia’s Northern Neck, architect Richard Leggin sited the clapboard dwelling with stunning water views in mind….
Above the Dunes
Architect Robert Gurney overhauled a Bethany Beach retreat in airy, modern style, ensuring that the home’s panoramic ocean views would take center stage. Per…
Bath Time
While renovating a home on Maryland’s Severn River, architect Andreas Charalambous and Owings Brothers Contracting opened up the interiors to stunning water views. Included…
Bedroom Eyes
The empty-nest owners of a grand, circa-1920s home on Maryland’s Gibson Island tapped architect Jonathan Rivera, interior designer Elizabeth Reich and builder Ray Gauthier…
Shadow Play
Tasked with upgrading a duplex in Northwest DC, partners Robert Cole and Sophie Prévost tackled the builder-grade master bath with the idea of creating…
Bold Move
Designer Katalin Farnady likes interiors that blend glamour with livability—and her own Annapolis home is no exception. When she was ready to redo her…
Room With a View
While designing a classical limestone abode in Northwest DC, architect Donald Lococo got creative in his plans for the master bath, situated at the…
Classic + Modern
When a couple tapped Christopher Boutlier to redesign their vintage home in Cleveland Park, overhauling and expanding the cramped master suite was part of…
City View
When William Waybourn, a photographer and owner of DC’s Long View Gallery, purchased a condo in DC, he realized that although it was brand…
Eastern Shore Getaway
An iconic destination on Tilghman Island has reinvented itself—and not for the first time. Harrison’s Chesapeake House began life more than 100 years ago…
Seeing Stars
DEEP DIVE The Orange Starfish Wallpaper Mural depicts an oversized specimen against a glinting turquoise sea. Available in three paper weights. From $3.25 per…
Architecture on the Bay
HOW WOULD YOU DEFINE TIDEWATER STYLE AND WHAT MATERIALS AND ARCHITECTURAL ELEMENTS ARE ASSOCIATED WITH IT? As is the case with many American vernacular…
Building on the Bay
HOW DO HOMEBUYERS ENSURE THEY ARE PURCHASING A HOUSE THAT’S BUILT TO WITHSTAND A WATERFRONT CLIMATE? When purchasing a waterfront home in the Chesapeake…
Decorating on the Bay
WHAT TIPS CAN YOU OFFER FOR DECORATING OUTDOOR LIVING SPACES BY THE WATER? When selecting furnishings and fabrics for outdoor spaces, homeowners should first…