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Interior Design

Whole House Interior Design: Traditional-with-a-Twist

May 1, 2025

Over the years, we’ve been fortunate to have many clients who have entrusted us with their whole house interior design.

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Why Investing in High-Quality Upholstered Furniture Makes Sense

February 2, 2025

I attended a live demonstration at the Washington Design Center on how top-quality upholstered furniture is made – and why investing in high-end …

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Family room with stone fireplace, neutral sofa with chaise extension, velvet-covered club shades, shades of orange and blue

Big Reveal: Eclectic Interiors for a Mid-Century Home

September 26, 2024

It’s a familiar story: As their kids got a little older and started to go off to school, our clients craved more grown-up spaces. They …

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Modern-eclectic family room fabric scheme mixing textures, neutrals, gray-blue, deep-orange hues

Infusing a Mid-Century Home with Modern-Eclectic Style

July 23, 2024

Our Falls Church clients asked us to bring modern-eclectic style to their mid-century home. Click below for a sneak peek at our plans and schemes.

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Open Living Room interior design with blue sectional sofa, pillows, rug, and artwork

Nature-Inspired Design: Bringing the Outdoors In

June 4, 2024

Repeat clients asked us to outfit their modern farmhouse in Arlington. Click below to see how we instilled an organic vibe that celebrates the home's …

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kitchen renovation with gray painted cabinets, marble-like quartz countertops, glass mosaic backsplash and colorful glass pendant lights

Before and After: Transitional Kitchen Transformation

April 19, 2024

Tasked with renovating the kitchen in an Arlington home, we improved function and introduced fresh style. Our clients' golden retriever gave her nod …

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Kitchen redesign plan and selections

Planning a Kitchen with Beauty and Brawn

February 28, 2024

Long-time Arlington clients asked us to redesign their kitchen and instill an updated-traditional look. Click below for a peek at the planning and …

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Painted, updated-traditional bathroom vanity with marble countertop, nickel faucet, hexagon mosaic backsplash tile, lighted mirror.

Three Bathroom Makeovers; One Big Reveal

January 26, 2024

A repeat client asked us to renovate three bathrooms within their Arlington home. Click below for a Big Reveal of the functional, updated-traditional …

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bathroom renovation in progress with new shower bench and picket shower wall tile

Bathroom Renovation: Pulling Back the Curtain on our Process

December 20, 2023

Arlington homeowners requested three bathroom makeovers. Click below to see how we renovated each space, adding beauty and function along the way.

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Bathroom project - Inspiration images

Bathroom Design: Scheming and Planning for Three Spaces

September 27, 2023

Longtime clients came to us with three bathrooms in serious need of updates. Click below to discover how we enhanced the spaces' functionality and …

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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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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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