Arlington: One of Northern Virginia’s Best Places to Live
On the west bank of the Potomac River, five miles south of Washington, D.C., Arlington, Virginia is a unique blend of rural and urban living; the best of charming community life [...]
Custom Closets
Finally turning that extra guest room into a shoe gallery, or working with your design concierge to customize all the closets in your new home? First, you’ll want to take stock of [...]
Living With Coral
As a tribute to environmentally challenged coral reefs and how they provide shelter, Pantone declared “Living Coral” their 2109 Color of the Year. For 20 years, Pantone’s Color of the Year [...]
Knock Knock
“Shut the front door” didn’t always mean that. Remember when it was a call to keeping the dog in and the elements out? Dutch. Double. Pivot. From solid and flush to [...]
Interior Design Series: Transitional
Love wainscoting, stainless steel cabinetry, clawfoot tubs and glass-topped coffee tables? If you want your custom home to reflect the best of previous eras with modern designer touches, transitional is for [...]
Interior Design Series: Modern Farmhouse
Unless you’re actually decorating a barn, you don’t need a barn door. Same goes for an antique rusty tricycle or a weathered sign to a place that no longer exists. Modern [...]
Interior Design Series: Contemporary
No skirts, trim, fringes, florals or tassels here. Contemporary interiors are uncluttered. Bare walls, open spaces and structural elements are as important as the objects that fill your rooms. This design [...]
Interior Design Series: Traditional
If you love antiques, classic art, formality and symmetry, the traditional aesthetic is your style. FURNISHINGS Inspired by 18th and 19th century European décor, traditional furniture has deep roots in Great [...]
Trends in Tile
If kitchen backsplash comes to mind when someone says “subway,” you’re ready to dive into the world of tile. From New York tunnels to millions of American homes, those 3” x [...]
Your Kitchen Countertop Guide
Designing or remodeling your home? Choosing a material for your kitchen countertop is both an aesthetic and practical decision, with a wide array of options available, most fall into ten [...]
