Describe rules of thumb for designing a fire pit. While traditional fireplaces are more intimate, designed for two to four, fire pits are great for entertaining parties of five to […]
Describe rules of thumb for designing a fire pit. While traditional fireplaces are more intimate, designed for two to four, fire pits are great for entertaining parties of five to […]
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 […]
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. […]
Architect Robert Gurney and builder Darren Kornas have seen their fair share of unusual requests, but this was a first: A client asked for a regulation-sized volleyball court in his […]
SHARED SPACE The owners of a stone-clad abode in Northwest DC purchased the lot next door and built a modern guest house/office on the property. They tapped Horn & Company […]
The owners of a vintage Colonial had big plans for their half-acre lot. They enlisted Rolling Acres Landscaping to mastermind a project encompassing a pool and hot tub with a […]
Elegant Mix Called on to update a client’s 1990s-era Baltimore County home, architect Jay Brown and designer Jay Jenkins channeled its original French-manor style in a fresh, uncluttered way. […]
Waterfront living typically means outdoor living—so having the right landscape is crucial to enjoying the view. The following pages offer expert tips on making the most of your shoreside property—and […]
The owners of a traditional Great Falls residence contacted Surrounds, Inc., to reimagine their two-plus-acre property with improved convenience in front and an oasis in back centered around a swimming […]
It all started with an ailing privacy hedge. Homeowners initially called on Oehme, van Sweden to replace a row of aged Leyland cypress rimming their nine-acre McLean property—but plans for […]
A couple relocating from Texas hoped to recreate a breezy, Southwestern lifestyle on their new property in Aldie, Virginia. They hired Pristine Acres to reimagine the blank-slate backyard as a […]
BELLS & WHISTLES DCS Appliances’ Series 9 Built-In 48-Inch Grill boasts an infrared rotisserie and a charcoal smoker tray. Pictured with 24-inch refrigerator drawers; a griddle powered by natural or […]
Over many decades, an historic manse grew to encompass a verdant landscape that suited its stately style. “The property dates back to the early 1800s and we’ve maintained it for […]
When a couple built a dream home on former farmland, little did they know that a few years later they’d be tending crops and livestock of their own. BarnesVanze Architects […]
Colao & Peter reimagined a blank-slate, one-and-a-half-acre expanse as a year-round oasis. The project encompassed a swimming pool with an integrated spa and water feature; a separate zone centered on […]