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 [...]
Universal Design For Aging In Place
You’re designing your dream home or renovating your current residence. Grab bars in the shower or wheelchair accessible doorways may not be on your wish list unless someone in your [...]
McLean: One of Northern Virginia’s Best Places To Live
Looking for a neighborhood to build your family’s dream home? Tucked into a corner of Fairfax County and long considered one of the most desirable places to live in Virginia, McLean [...]
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 [...]
