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Creating Spaces Blog

Design has been my longtime passion. On Creating Spaces, I share my latest inspirations and insights, offer sneak peeks of our works-in-progress, and provide designer tips for decorating and entertaining in style. Please subscribe and follow along. Be inspired today.

Hotel-Style bedroom with floral linens

Creating a Hotel-Style Bedroom at Home

February 12, 2023

Our clients often request a peaceful bedroom retreat that provides a sense of escape. Click below to see a few restorative, hotel-style spaces we've …

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Big Reveal: All-Season Porch Design

November 27, 2022

The owner of an Arlington bungalow wanted to extend his living and entertaining space with a back-porch addition. Click below to learn how we created …

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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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Andrea Houck with client preparing outdoor table

Tips for Entertaining Outdoors and Creating a Summery Tabletop

August 30, 2022

Entertaining outdoors is one of summer’s greatest pleasures. And we like to do it up in style! So when a dear client, Bridget, asked us to help plan a …

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Redesigned entertainment area in DC condo living room

Condo Makeover: A Big Reveal at the DC Wharf

April 14, 2022

Time flies, as the saying goes. It's hard to believe a year has passed since I shared a condo design plan at The Wharf on DC's waterfront. I am happy …

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Back porch stone fireplace rendering

Sneak Peek at a Porch Addition in the Works

January 28, 2022

It may seem hard to believe on a cold day in January, but porch-sitting weather will be here before we know it. And I’m happy to report that the …

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Beautiful Maine sunset photo by Andrea Houck

Dreaming of Bright Days and Beautiful Spaces in the New Year

December 16, 2021

As the sun sets on 2021, we wish you and yours the happiest of holidays. Thankfully, we have been busy elves all year at A. Houck Designs, creating …

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A Billiards Room Design to Bank On

June 30, 2021

Right before the pandemic hit, we completed a lower-level makeover for an empty-nest couple in Fairfax, Virginia. Our billiards room design …

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DC condo living room design

Condo Design: A Work-In-Progress at the DC Wharf

March 29, 2021

I hope your spring is off to a great start! Spring always brings the promise of sunnier days ahead. And after the year we’ve had, we could all …

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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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Functional master bedroom bed wall

Bungalow Redesign: Work in Progress

August 24, 2020

During the dog days of DC’s summer, our team has been dreaming of crisp mountain air and alpine panoramas. And we’ve been busy instilling …

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