Refined Vibe High-end materials and finishes impart sophisticated style to a kitchen designed for entertaining. read more     Clean + Simple A streamlined, modern kitchen is the centerpiece of […]

Homeowners who were renovating their house worked with Colin Sonnenday of Sonnenday Custom Builders on an overhaul that included the drab, mushroom-colored kitchen. Sonnenday enlisted Cornerstone Kitchen & Bath for […]

A client hailing from California purchased a circa-1920s home in Northwest DC’s Woodley Park—but craved the openness she was used to in her previous abode. Typical of its era, the […]

Wishing to add some pizzazz to their traditional home, an Arlington couple decided to redesign the staid kitchen, which did not reflect their youthful, modern sensibility. They contacted Meghan Browne […]

Empty-nesters building a custom home in Garrett Park, Maryland, envisioned minimalist, uncluttered rooms. With the kitchen occupying a central location in the layout, they tapped Jack Rosen Custom Kitchens to […]

A couple with a vintage colonial in Northwest DC wanted to replace their small, cramped kitchen and formal dining room with a spacious, modern kitchen suited for both casual meals […]

ORGANIC TOUCH Tommy Bahama’s Kapa collection of handcrafted concrete tiles for Lunada Bay Tile conjures an organic feel, with three-dimensional, wallpaper-like leaf patterns and embossed, textural surfaces. Pictured here: Shangri […]

While new kitchens are the name of the game at Jack Rosen Custom Kitchens, principal Larry Rosen brings his expertise to bear with cost-effective ways to improve your existing space: […]

WOOD CABINETRY Remember, it’s not the wood you’re cleaning but rather the top-coat varnish. Just moistening a soft cloth with dish soap and water is best. If there are streaks, […]

DARK + SEXY After clients in McLean requested “a dark, sexy powder room,” recalls Martha Vicas, she employed textures and metallic surfaces to achieve their vision. Three-dimensional wall tile from […]

Designers go au naturel, transforming the following five dated bathrooms with organic materials and sleek style.  Modern Luxe Jennifer Wagner Schmidt revives a dated bath with a sleek, minimalist vibe. […]

“I select backsplash tile that is timeless—so if the cabinets last 30 to 50 years, the tile will too. I shy away from patterns because it’s easy to get tired of […]

While updating a master bath, Case Design/Remodeling’s Ellen Linstead Whitmore and Greg Polen separated the space into two rooms on either side of a central entry—a vanity area with a […]

Gilday Renovations was asked to remodel the outdated kitchen of a 1960s Bethesda abode. The owners specified a classic white palette with brass accents—and a much larger footprint. “The original […]

Kitchen Then Now The small space allotted to the kitchen was poorly laid out, with the sink being the first thing guests saw upon entry. The stove sat farther along […]

When architect Rebecca Mann and her family moved into a circa-1909 row house on Capitol Hill, space was at a premium. The 1,200-square-foot abode had a tiny, dark kitchen and […]