VALUE ADD. The owners of this Colonial Revival loved its quiet neighborhood and characteristic brick façade. But the traditional floor plan left little room for growth. The solution would come with a rear addition that respects the home’s existing architectural style while creating a more open, flexible plan to support the everchanging nature of family life.

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INSIDE THE LINES. The owners of a traditional home in suburban Virginia were eager to modernize—without stepping outside its original footprint. For starters, playing up the home’s existing features made this an especially effective remodel. With an emphasis on flow and function, the refined plan ultimately creates open, airy spaces where the family can gather, relax, and entertain their extended family and friends.

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The owner of this two-story brick home bought this property with every intention to remodel. She found the inside, especially the bathrooms, cramped and outdated, while the overall layout felt constricted. The goal: to modernize the bathrooms and establish a more elegant flow that matched her lifestyle.

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2022 Home & Design, Grand Award Bath Design

Looking to set up a pied-à-terre in DC, the owners of this condo were drawn to the city’s most infamous address and its panoramic Potomac River views. But the Florida couple knew the two-bedroom, seventh-floor unit would need an upgrade to restore its original ’70s glamorous appeal.

A young couple had designs on the perfect master bathroom—that is, two perfect baths. For her, a sleek white retreat. His master bathroom—a handsome spa with steam—features anthracite porcelain walls and floors and a frameless shower with chunky bench for relaxing.