At the Intersection of Art, Architecture & Design

I'm the owner and principal of Braitman Design/Build. We remodel older homes within the urban and close-in suburban areas of Washington, DC. In addition to our full service Design/Build Practice We welcome small design projects and small home improvement projects. And consult with homeowners across the country who want to design and manage the remodeling process themselves. Finally, my work is informed by my experience as an exhibiting sculptor and designer. I truly work at the intersection of art, architecture and design. Please see for yourself the extraordinary result when architecture, design and art are seamless parts of the whole. Please also visit my sculpture website: www.jackiebraitman.com

We painted over light beige walls with sophisticated color to make if feel larger and to hightlight delightful details

Paint, Lighting, Furniture and Decoration dramatically increase the curb-appeal and charm of a neighborhood 4-Square.

A home office is almost a requirement today. As with all design projects, start with objectives and needs. Here are some questions and ideas to get you started

Looking at major options when replacing your hot water heater including tankless, hybrid and solar.

Folks often stop and remark on my garden. It’s fairly young – going on 3 years – with lots and lots left to do. But by thinking through the 4 rules, below, the garden feels much more mature than its years.

Rules for how to create a garden retreat behind, beside or in front of your home.

A few ideas to keep mosquitos at bay.

We look at what characteristics make a built-in dining nook work as the main dining area and then look at several examples.

Today we’re looking at remodeling a kitchen in a modest 1933 Colonial to make the house work for a professional couple that spends many of their weekends traveling.

My reader wants privacy in her home office but is stymied by the arched doorway.