At the Intersection of Art, Architecture & Design

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  My client had severe water intrusion problems plus out-of-control bamboo planted by a previous owner.  We solved both problems and also created an inviting outdoor space.  I’ll post additional photos later but here’s an brief  “After” and “Before” introduction.   Rock lined swales direct water around the house.  A large gravel drainage field behind [...]

Read About the Transition of This Kitchen in a 1950′s Brick Rambler

Read about the conversion of this post-WWII brick rambler into a Salon for creative people to meet. All Remodeling was done within the existing footprint including a new kitchen, hall bath, and master suite.

Selecting Exterior Colors for a 1920′s Bungalow in a Neighborhood that welcomes the quirky and unusual.

We added a mere 70 square feet to this 1930’s Tudor revival but dramatically increased the livable space and its connection to the outside.

Before and After Pictures of a Project Using Landscaping to Create Curb Appeal, Comfort and Safety for pre-war 1930′s brick ranch.

We just completed an unabashedly modern bath in this 1864 row house in the Dupont Circle neighborhood in Washington, DC. The bath had been allowed to deteriorate badly (see before image at end). The centerpiece of this bath remodel is a custom glass countertop with integral glass sink.

Back to school brings the clutter of back-packs, jackets, and more — often to our front foyers. Here’s one solution the we developed for a 1940′s small side-hall colonial. Maybe it will also work in your house.

We make an awkward, dark living room into a light-filled treasure without adding windows or doors. Read how detail and palette can transform a condominium unit.

A good front porch is an extension of your home where you can visit with neighbors, entertain or just watch the world go by.