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Billiards hangout with pool table with circular light, artwork on wood wallcovering

How to Design a Billiards Hangout for the Whole Family

May 17, 2023

An Arlington couple requested a contemporary billiards room. Click below to learn how we transformed their lower level into a cool family hangout and …

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Dining Room Design

Weaving a New Narrative for Repeat Clients’ Next Chapter

October 31, 2022

For our long-time clients, trading an older split-level home for a brand-new modern farmhouse provided the opportunity to refresh their interior style …

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Capitol Hill dining room with mahogany faux-finished fireplace

Fireplace Makeovers, No Surgery Required

December 17, 2020

We love a good Cinderella story, especially when it comes to fireplaces. When designing a space, we almost always address the fireplace, if one …

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Great room design with large windows

Harnessing the Power of Nature in Design

October 28, 2020

I don’t know about you, but we are trying to squeeze in as much outdoor time as possible these crisp, autumnal days. The thought of winter …

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A montage of selections for family room scheme 3 with floral fabric for digital design presentation

Digitally Presenting a Family Room Design

April 12, 2020

We hope you and your loved ones are well and navigating this uncharted water without too much hardship. These are trying times, to say the least. You …

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Living room with custom rug in a geometric pattern with neutral tones

Creating a Custom Rug for the Home

November 21, 2019

A beautiful rug completes a room — but a beautiful custom rug really makes a space sing! When we want the rug to play a starring role or if a …

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Renovated kitchen design featuring under-cabinet lights

Shedding Light on the Importance of Lighting

August 29, 2019

Earlier this summer, I described the fun and informative field trip that the A. Houck Designs team took to the Niermann Weeks studio near Annapolis, …

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Valentine's Day dessert spread

A Romantic Valentine’s Dessert Spread (No Baking Required)

February 13, 2019

Getting all dressed up and going out on Valentine’s Day is great, but, personally, I love a nice quiet evening in with my lovie. There’s nothing more …

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Seating vignette in clients' great-room alcove

Don’t Forget the Fifth Wall: The Case for a Colorful Ceiling

January 18, 2019

The power of paint is undeniable. The color we choose for a space’s four walls plays a huge role in creating the mood within. And the ceiling can be …

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Gobble, Gobble: A Tabletop Fit for a Feast

November 14, 2018

If you’ve been following me for a while, you probably know that I love creating festive tabletops and floral arrangements. I think of these elements …

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Scheming for Our Clients (in a Good Way)

November 5, 2018

An important part of what I do as a designer is helping clients define their style and preferences. After gathering some initial intel, we typically …

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Table feature

Cocktails, anyone? Designing a Custom Table to Fit the Bill

July 31, 2018

Handcrafted elements give a room that little something extra. We typically commission a bespoke piece or two for each space we create. If you’ve been …

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