A Time-Lapse Look at the Making of the DC Design House

The 2016 DC Design House opened on October 2. If you’re in the Washington area and haven’t visited yet, make plans to go soon! It’s so inspiring to walk through and see the creativity that designers poured into their projects. The finished spaces are so beautiful, in fact, it’s hard to imagine that just a couple of months ago, they were white and bare boxes for the most part. But they were.

As a veteran participant in the DC Design House, I’ve been asked many times about what goes on behind the scenes before opening day and how a show-house space comes together so quickly. The answer, of course, is teamwork. It truly takes a village, and I have the most amazing group of artisans on my team. This year, as I created the Mademoiselle Chambre at the DC Design house, I videotaped each step along the way. Check out this fun, and I hope insightful, time-lapse video and watch the transformation take place.

I hope the video sheds a little light on the execution of my interior design plan. But, most importantly, I wanted to give a shout-out to my all-star team:

• Final Touch Productions – Painting – Dale City, Virginia, 703-585-4044
• L&S Electric – Lighting Installation – Potomac Falls, Virginia, 703-237-0011
• Marly’s Superior Interiors – Wallpaper Installation – Arlington, Virginia, 703-237-9257
• Soulie’s Interiors – Drapery Installation – Fairfax, Virginia, 703-280-2766

You guys rock! Here’s a parting look at the transformation they helped to bring about:

A picture (or two) may say a thousand words, but, in this case, a time-lapse video really helps to tell the story, don’t you think?. Go see, firsthand, the quality craftsmanship in the Mademoiselle Chambre before the DC Design House closes on October 30th. Proceeds benefit Children’s National Health System. For more information and tickets, visit the DC Design House website.