“The house was a rambler that had rambled a little too far,” says architect Mark McInturff, who was called in to remedy the shortcomings of a sprawling, waterfront abode in […]
“The house was a rambler that had rambled a little too far,” says architect Mark McInturff, who was called in to remedy the shortcomings of a sprawling, waterfront abode in […]
Located in central Maryland, quaint and storied Annapolis is an easy trip from both DC and Baltimore. This popular city and its Anne Arundel County environs offer visitors endless opportunities to […]
A couple based in McLean searched for several years for just the right weekend retreat before finally discovering a waterfront property perfectly situated on Bennett Point near Queenstown, Maryland. They […]
A pristine spot on Maryland’s Bohemia River lured a family looking to build a relaxed waterfront retreat. The husband, a contractor, collaborated with architects at Philadelphia-based Bernardon on a welcoming, Tidewater-style […]
Empty-nesters who had raised their kids in Phoenix, Maryland, were ready to downsize. So they purchased a 1916 home on Spa Creek in downtown Annapolis, then tapped designer Katherine Crosby, […]
Seaside Charm Sally Denning—well-known British interior stylist and publishing-industry creative director—has written Relaxed Coastal Style. The first half of the book helps readers find design inspiration in shore-inspired color, texture, […]
SOFT TO THE TOUCH Pindler recently debuted its exclusive Sunbrella Designs collection for indoor and outdoor use. The high-performance but soft-to-the-touch textiles mix bold patterns, textures and solids in durable, […]
BOUNTIFUL HOME opened the doors to its newly renovated, 16,000-square-foot building in Easton, Maryland, in September. The location encompasses Bountiful Home, a retailer showcasing furniture, fabrics and wall coverings, antiques […]
One spring evening, photographer Jill Jasuta headed to Chincoteague, Virginia, in hopes of capturing the perfect sunset photo. She didn’t find one, but as she wandered down the town’s Main […]
How do you typically address floodplain and sloping issues when landscaping on the water? The place where land meets water is ecologically sensitive and has the potential to be brimming […]
How do homebuyers ensure they are purchasing a house that’s built to withstand a waterfront climate? When looking to purchase an existing waterfront property, it’s important to understand the building’s […]
How do you create neutral interiors that will complement and enhance a waterfront location? There are a few ways to work with neutral interiors in a waterfront setting. It is […]
For designer Patrick Sutton, it was almost too much—the way the woodland surrounding his clients’ home sent dappled sunlight through its thick canopy. He thought, “I might as well be […]
A pair of prints by Chicago artist Josh Young flanks the entry to designer Jay Jenkins’ apartment. Atop these photographs of staid, 19th-century portraits, slashes of thick yellow paint obscure the […]
Renting a pre-War apartment in the District’s Adams Morgan neighborhood inspired designer Rachel Dougan to refresh the spacious, two-bedroom unit with an eclectic mix of furnishings, new paint and edgy […]
There’s something plucky about a parakeet. When DC interior designer Colman Riddell chose to lacquer the front door of her Georgetown row house in Duron’s Parakeet green, she was definitely […]