Say Yes to 50 Shades of Grey
For walls, that is. Everything from arctic white to café au lait is trending brightly these days. And for good reason. A neutral color scheme is the ideal palette, providing an excellent backdrop, a [...]
Home Remodeling I: Inside
You love your home but it’s in need of a makeover. You’re ready to move and want to increase your property value. You want to assure that your home continues to adapt to your [...]
Agnes – Reston, Virginia
When a McLean couple was interested in downsizing, they reached out to Jason Outten, their trusted agent from The Buyer’s Brokerage. After an unsuccessful search that included McLean and Arlington, Jason quickly found a [...]
Feng Shui For Your New Home
Let's say it together: Fung Shway The idea is that our living space reflects our life. With the help of the ancient Chinese principles of feng shui (wind water), we can balance nature’s elements [...]
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 has influenced multiple [...]
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 you. Elegant and [...]
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 farmhouse decor is [...]
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 aesthetic features state-of-the-art [...]
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 Britain with three [...]
Pet-Appealing Your Home
They snuggle with you during thunderstorms, catch mice, salivate at birds (hopefully not your pet parrot) and chase squirrels. They shake their wet fur on you, lick your face and wake you up for [...]
