At the Intersection of Art, Architecture & Design

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

We debunk the myths that the color white walls and ceilings makes a room look larger, lighter and is best for artwork and resale.

Many of us love the “charm” of an older home – one built before 1930. For the most part what we’re responding to is the architectural detailing that comes from building without stock parts and without a production mentality. In today’s home, such detailing is no less desirable – whether it’s funky, traditional, or rustic.

My client’s wish list for a remodeled master suite in the upper Northwest Washington, DC neighborhood of the Palisades included an enlarged bath and dressing area and bumping up the ceiling to create a tray ceiling.

High celings — welcome throughout the house — can feel awkward in a bath. The design of the alcove in this elegant master bath solves not only the problem of the high ceiling but several problems as well.