Classic Grandeur The exterior of the Niroo home features Juliet balconies, scrolling wrought iron and French doors that grace the front façade in perfect symmetry. When the Niroos built their […]

Mayor Adrian Fenty Mayor Adrian Fenty, Michelle Cross Fenty and their twin sons, Matthew and Andrew, relax in the living room of their newly renovated Northwest Washington home. Seven years […]

Cerphe and Susan Colwell and their cat Ludwig catch some rays on their deck overlooking Lake Audubon. It’s only rock ‘n’ roll, and radio veterans Cerphe and Susan Colwell have […]

Outdoor Living Kravet Bimini collectionKravet has introduced a collection of outdoor furniture crafted from solid mahogany and mosaic stone. This Bimini Dining Table boasts a mosaic top in Verdi. The […]

Sheer Indulgence Kohler's Escale Suite.  This concept bath—one of six vignettes on view at the Kohler Design Center in Kohler, Wisconsin—incorporates natural and recycled materials without sacrificing functionality and style. […]

Once Upon a Mattress Few would argue against the transcendent power of a good night’s sleep. Yet fewer of us are getting the precious sleep we need—and our mattresses could […]

Plusmodo by Poggenphol. Spanish designer Jorge Pensi melds the seemingly contradictory concepts of display and disguise in the Plusmodo counter system for Poggenpohl. Underneath solid, six-inch countertops, glass pull-out trays […]

At Home with Equinox's Todd Gray Chef Todd Gray, Ellen Kassoff-Gray and son Harrison in the family room of their DC row house, designed by architect Harry Wardman almost a […]

Dream Kitchens Americans spent about $13.5 billion on kitchen renovations in 2006.The good news is that, according to the National Association of the Remodeling Industry, homeowners recoup at least 84 […]

William Christenberry Artist William Christenberry  Artist William Christenberry is a storyteller whose tales are legendary among those who have followed his career. His portrayals of the American South, too, tell […]

Belfield teaches an intuitive abstract class at Artworks. “Artworks is really a studio, and sometimes a gallery,” says Brenda Belfield, leading the way into her amazing work and display space. […]

NBC4 anchor Wendy Rieger and her cat Buddy, relax on the dock near her cheery bungalow on a peninsula in the West River. When NBC4 news anchor Wendy Rieger moved into […]

Theatrical Ambitions Theater by All Around Technology Photo by Anice HoachlanderGracious Club Room This dream theater in Easton, Maryland, combines understated elegance with state-of-the-art performance. The key to the success […]

Urban Aerie Former Secretary of Defense William S. Cohen and author Janet Langhart Cohen with Lucy.  The private elevator in this luxury building ascends to the eighteenth floor, the door […]

LG's Steam Washer  If the measure of a great home-technology innovation is its ability to elevate menial tasks, then today’s new washers and dryers are succeeding with, ahem, flying colors. […]

Miles Raymond, the bittersweet protagonist in the film Sideways, experienced a life-altering journey through Sonoma and tangentially whet the nation’s appetite for Pinot Noir. While vineyard visits are delightful—and Virginia […]