A. Houck Designs specializes in residential interior design and construction consulting

As we enter 2026, we’re looking back at the spaces and posts you loved most this year. From traditional-with-a-twist interiors to bold dining rooms and inspiring outdoor retreats, your engagement on these posts has meant so much.

Thank you for following along and celebrating thoughtful, personal design with us. We can’t wait to share more projects, more creativity, and more beauty in 2026.

This Capitol Hill dining room brings an updated take on classic Southern style. With clients who love gardening, we knew the design needed to reflect their passion for florals while still honoring the history of their row house.

We matched the home’s existing gold-toned grasscloth in the hallway and wrapped it around the dining room, then added a complementary floral-patterned grasscloth on the accent wall to deepen the garden-like palette. Velvet and raw silk dining chairs introduce soft, blossomy tones, while a green Murano glass mirror and a floral painting by Atlanta artist Susie Pryor add color and charm.

It’s a space that feels warm, personal, and welcoming—perfect for the holiday season and gatherings throughout the year.

📷Stacy Zarin Goldberg

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For this Bethesda dining room, the design started with a wallpaper—specifically, a deep-red Zoffany paper embossed with a gold flower motif. It set the tone for a bold, worldly aesthetic our longtime clients were excited to embrace.

We furnished the space with eclectic pieces in warm wood tones, from a Century table with an ebony inlay to a textile geometric-floral host chairs paired with woven side chairs. Instead of a traditional chandelier, we hung a cluster of hammered-iron pendants that cast a beautiful, moody glow in the evenings. A sculptural bar cabinet completes the room and keeps entertaining effortless.

This dining room proves that drama can feel just as inviting as tradition.

📷Stacy Zarin Goldberg

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The holidays are here, and for many of us, the dining room becomes the center of the celebration. In this Fairfax home, our clients wanted to refresh their dining room while repurposing their existing dark-wood furniture and crystal chandelier.

When we showed them a beautiful embroidered linen from Cowtan & Tout, everything clicked. That botanical-print textile became the jumping-off point for the entire design—establishing a sophisticated palette of bisque, taupe, blues, and teals. We wrapped the walls in a soft blue Phillip Jeffries grasscloth, elevated the window treatments with ombré fringe, and layered in complementary velvets on the chairs.

This traditional-yet-lively dining room proves that a classic space can still feel fresh, personal, and holiday-ready.

📷MW Concepts

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