Minimalist Master
Twenty years ago, a couple tapped David Jameson to put a modern spin on a 1960s colonial they’d purchased in the Palisades. The architect,…
Next Chapter
Many designers will tell you that the greatest professional compliment they can receive is a repeat client. Mary Drysdale—a venerated star in DC’s design…
Artisanal Spirit
Spectacular workmanship abounds in a venerable Dupont Circle townhouse. American walnut doors and cabinetry feature the species’ pale heartwood, formerly the bane (and detritus)…
Above It All
Panoramic vistas beckon through floor-to-ceiling windows in the contemporary penthouse of the 31-story Waterview condominium in Rosslyn, Virginia. They sweep across the Potomac River…
Forever Home
Nick and Liane Pace found their forever home in 2012, just after their third child arrived. They fell for the 1938 abode’s Georgian-style façade…
Second Act
Newfangled design trends are considered ahead of their time—until, suddenly, they’re not. Case in point: the sunken living room. One homeowner considered hers a…
Urban Aerie
When attorneys Betsy Karmin and Manny Strauss traded the Bethesda home where they raised their two daughters for a penthouse in Kalorama, they decided…
Cottage Chic
The Arlington neighborhood of Ashton Heights evolved during the 1920s, ’30s and ’40s as a quaint mix of bungalows and cottages. By the time…
Before + After
Bruce Wentworth remodels a mid-century house with a modern addition and inviting outdoor spaces Read More Anthony Wilder Design/Build turns an empty…
Family Time
A couple relocating to Kensington, Maryland, in search of more living space purchased a circa-1950s ranch house with the idea of remodeling and expanding…
Outdoor Living
A family on Maryland’s Gibson Island asked Anthony Wilder Design/Build to create a welcoming outdoor-living and entertaining space on their waterfront property overlooking the…
Secluded Spot
The owners of a Mediterranean-style home in Great Falls, Virginia, enjoyed a spacious, open lot with an inviting swimming pool. However, the property’s layout…
And The Winner Is …
The National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI) Metro DC Chapter announced the 2019 Contractor of the Year Awards during a ceremony at the…
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…
History Reborn
Tucked behind brick walls, a diminutive, remodeled carriage house blends with the grand abodes of its historic Dupont Circle neighborhood while holding its own…
River’s Edge
Spectacular views of the Potomac River convinced photographer and human rights activist Betsy Karel to downsize from a multi-story house in Cleveland Park to…
Basement Bonanza
A cramped McLean rambler had become chaotic and cluttered for a family with six children ranging in age from five to 19. The owners…
Clean Slate
A couple with grown kids decided to trade their large DC home for a condo in the Watergate. They were enticed by the landmark building’s…
Colonial Classic
In renovating their classic, stone-fronted colonial residence, Kevin Scallan, a financial systems expert, and his wife Karen sought to preserve rather than radically change…
Modern Redux
RunningTo a casual observer, the Federal-style Kalorama row house would have seemed move-in ready: Its stately brick façade opened into well-proportioned rooms with crisply painted…