This 10,000 sf Colonial spec home was completely transformed into a Neo-Classical inspired gem. The renovation encompassed every square foot of the home including the main kitchen, bathrooms, foyer, bedrooms, outdoor spaces, and the addition of a theater and bar, sauna and steam shower, guest suite kitchen, and mudroom to better suit the client's needs.
Custom built sectional designed for the living room upholstered in Kravet performance velvet.
A barbershop and cigar lounge created from an unfinished storage and utility space featuring a barber station with shampoo bowl, humidor, and smoke ventilation system.
This short-term rental was an opportunity to have a lot of fun with color as the client wanted a Mardi Gras - inspired palette. I wanted the home to embody the spirit of New Orleans so that it can be a memorable highlight of guests’ visit to the city.
Photography by Laura Steffan
A cool and relaxed space by the pool.
A Moroccan inspired guest suite.
Designing and managing the Mt. Vernon Square project was such an amazing journey.
We converted the 1900 three-story row home into four condos. The house was previously occupied as a rooming house and still had some of its original details. The interior was in somewhat good condition but desperately needed to be brought into the 21st century. The only thing we couldn’t bring into this century was the façade. Being in a historic district, the façade couldn’t be touched. Luckily, it was a beautiful design and in great condition. The scope of the project included two bedrooms and two bathrooms for each unit with the exception of the penthouse unit. For this unit, we planned for three bedrooms and an owner’s suite. To do this, we enlarged the cellar and built a pop-up level for the penthouse.
Demolition took about a week and from there we started underpinning and excavation. The cellar was, as with any old DC row house, very shallow. We ended up digging an additional three feet which gave us a ceiling height a little under ten feet. Once the entire building was gutted, I was in awe of the 120 year-old brick and beams. The brick was in such great condition that, although we were going for an elegant classic design, we decided to leave some of it exposed. The brick throughout paired well with the solid wood floors, Carrara marble, and chrome fixtures.
Custom fire rated doors were painted black and finished with chrome hardware.
Fine Caribbean dining with an extensive rum collection. Opening soon in Annapolis.
Restaurant, bar, and bakery concept currently in design and pre-construction.
