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Fine Features

Julie Sanders — Fri, 07 Jun 2024 15:07:19 +0000

While working with Case Architects & Remodelers on a whole-house renovation in Bethesda, clients requested an overhaul of their outmoded primary suite. Along with other improvements, they envisioned a bathroom update that would “create an oasis,” recalls Case lead designer Allie Mann.

The plan tackled an assortment of angled walls and soffits that made the existing bath dated and cramped. “We squared off door entries to the WC and the shower, which felt like a cave with minimal glass,” Mann recounts. The dark, angled shower gave way to a sleek, glassed-in version, both roomier and better situated. A sculptural soaking tub replaced a built-in tub with stair entry; this change removed unnecessary soffits, allowing the facing vanities—which flank the tub—to be extended for increased storage and surface area. The water closet’s footprint was expanded to accommodate a shallow linen closet at one end.

Mann and her team imparted a spa feel to the space with white cabinetry, white quartz vanity tops and brushed-gold fixtures and hardware. Large-format, marble-look porcelain tile lines the floor and shower enclosure, where teak-look floor tile provides contrast. Vanity backsplashes showcase a decorative-leaf marble mosaic that climbs to the ceiling.

Fresh Flair

Julie Sanders — Thu, 22 Feb 2024 13:16:09 +0000

Mid-century style and a beloved collection of Heath Ceramics tableware drove the redesign of a dated kitchen in Bethesda. The existing space, walled off from the family and dining rooms, lacked flow, function and panache. After a few years, the owners tapped Erika Jayne Design + Build for an overhaul. “We removed the dividing wall to open up traffic flow,” explains principal Erika Chaudhuri. The structural change also made room for a large central island with seating.

In the reimagined kitchen, marble-look quartz counters top beige, Shaker-style Eclipse cabinetry, offset by a row of sleek cabinets in horizontal-grain, reconstituted white oak. A hood concealed above the range and minimal hardware reinforce a streamlined aesthetic.

Chaudhuri’s clients requested a mid-century sensibility to fit the 1963 home’s provenance, so she selected period-style walnut sconces and green-blue clay backsplash tile—by Heath Ceramics, of course. Open shelving displays the couple’s Heath Ceramics tableware, with its earthy colors and simple forms. Black-finished pendants, ceiling lights, hardware and plumbing fixtures unify the look.

Kitchen Design & Contracting: Erika Chaudhuri, Erika Jayne Design + Build, Bethesda, Maryland.

Chef's Special

Julie Sanders — Fri, 29 Dec 2023 16:26:08 +0000

CUSTOM CHIC
A Capitol Hill kitchen remodeled by Snaidero DC Metro and architect Christian Zapatka incorporates the Italian brand’s modular Code system, featuring customizable cabinetry in matte-black lacquer paired with crisp-white Silestone on the countertops and backsplash. Find the cabinetry in a range of finishes and colors. snaiderodcmetro.com

HAND CRAFTED
New Ravenna’s Signature Collection showcases 20 hand-cut stone mosaics that can be customized in less than four weeks. The line is available in any color and finish combination; Double Brick is pictured above in honed Calacatta Tia. newravenna.com

SUPER SURFACE
German kitchen brand Nobilia complements its sleek cabinetry and hardware with countertops made of Xtra Ceramic, a durable, waterproof and heat-resistant surface that layers ceramic material atop recycled glass. New options for 2024 mimic the looks of terrazzo, marble, walnut and oak. nobiliakitchenfurniture.com

COLOR WAYS
A host of custom colors can adorn German maker Häcker Kitchens’ cabinetry now that the brand’s new Natural Color System has added 1,900 lacquered, water-based paint hues to its original 190 options. Kristalweiss is pictured. hackerkitchens.us

FIXTURES + FINISHES
Dornbracht has adapted VAIA, its transitional bath-fixture collection, for the kitchen. Conceived by Sieger Design, the faucet comes in a range of configurations and finishes; a bar tap and pot filler are part of the series. dornbracht.com

COOL SOLUTION
True Residential’s 36” Refrigerator with Bottom Freezer optimizes storage via 22.6 cubic feet of interior space. LED lighting illuminates the fridge’s contents, visible through a glass door. Also available with a solid front and in a range of stylish finishes; Sage is shown. true-residential.com

IN THE HOOD
Bells and whistles abound on Dacor’s 48-Inch Wall Mount Smart Range Hood, from auto-on heat sensors and a noise-dampening system to glass touch controls, strip LEDs and a four-speed blower. Find in Silver or Graphite (pictured above) at AjMadison. ajmadison.com; dacor.com

NEW HUE
Dark-gray interiors are now an option for SieMatic’s sleek cabinet systems. The neutral hue embellishes the insides of cabinets and drawers, anti-slip and cutlery inserts and organizing accessories. Aluminum tracking hardware and dust seals come in a complementary shade. Available at Konst SieMatic. siematic.com

STYLE PROFILE
Three of Wood-Mode’s popular overlaid cabinet designs—Toulon, Cologne and Linear—are now available with inset doors as part of the Moditional Collection. Simplified profiles and beveled moldings are among the alterations that create a smooth, clean look. wood-mode.com

EASY POUR
The HydroTap by Zip Water dispenses filtered boiling, chilled or sparkling water at the press of a button. A range of models and finishes is available at ADU—Your Appliance Source; the Elite Plus model is shown. adu.com; us.zipwater.com

Fresh Take

Julie Sanders — Fri, 29 Dec 2023 16:21:29 +0000

Clients with contemporary taste called on interior designer Sara Swabb of Storie Collective for a makeover of their 1936 Tudor-style home. Working with Unique Kitchens & Baths, Swabb found a happy middle ground in the kitchen, which punctuates an Old World feel with fresh, modern elements. “The owners love Portuguese design, so we brought in character and interest through that to reflect their modern aesthetic,” she recounts. Situated at the back of the house, the kitchen felt cut off from the other rooms. The new plan remedied this flaw by replacing a wall that separated the kitchen and dining room with a peninsula that opens up the space. Portuguese-inspired niches house the range and prep sink.

UKB fabricated and installed cabinets designed by Swabb, who partners with the firm on a cabinetry line. “The challenge was to fit everything into this tiny space,” comments UKB’s Tanya Smith-Shiflett. Painted in Benjamin Moore’s Aegean Olive, the cabinets continue a color thread found throughout the residence. Swabb used tile extensively—a hallmark of Portuguese design. Bejmat natural-terracotta tile flooring is laid in stacked and herringbone patterns, while the walls are entirely covered in glazed zellige tiles. Terracotta tiles in a bold motif accent the range niche. Lighting and plumbing fixtures impart a modern vibe.

PROJECT TEAM
Kitchen Design: Sara Swabb, Storie Collective. Cabinetry Design & Fabrication: Tanya Smith-Shiflett, Unique Kitchens & Baths. Renovation Architecture: District Architecture Studio.

KITCHEN DETAILS
CABINETRY: uniquekitchensandbaths.net. COUNTERTOPS: Taj Mahal quartzite through imaginesurfaces.com. WALL & FLOOR TILE: cletile.com. RANGE BACKSPLASH: architessa.com. FAUCET: calfaucets.com. APPLIANCES: fisherpaykel.com, bosch.com, bluestarcooking.com through build.com. PENDANT: vakkerlight.com. CAFE TABLE: chairish.com.

Light + Airy

Julie Sanders — Fri, 29 Dec 2023 16:14:46 +0000

A dark, outdated Oakton, Virginia, kitchen got a new lease on life after a makeover by Jennifer Gilmer Kitchen & Bath. “Though the home is traditional,” relates project designer Marie-Josée Parisi, “the goal was to make the kitchen reflect its owners’ more modern style.”

A wall dividing the kitchen and family room was razed to create an open plan with plenty of light. Two islands dominate the space: One for prep houses the main sink and two dishwashers while the other is kid-centered, with room for homework and snacks; an attached band of wenge serves as a table. A column contains wine storage and glassware while a coffee bar and prep sink line a passage to the new mudroom, also part of Parisi’s plan.

A wall of windows overlooks the home’s wooded lot, so Parisi selected sleek cabinetry in a wood-look, gray-and-taupe laminate “that brings the outdoors in,” she explains. Accent cabinets are painted in pale-gray Cumulus Cloud from Benjamin Moore. Countertops in Calacatta Gold Silestone complement both finishes.

The range wall, clad in a stone-look, dimensional porcelain-tile backsplash, showcases a hood designed by Parisi. “It has a traditional form but is made of brushed metal with a polished-strap detail,” she says. “It bridges styles and warms the space.”

PROJECT TEAM
Kitchen Design: Marie-Josée Parisi, Jennifer Gilmer Kitchen & Bath. Renovation Architecture: Paola One Design. Renovation Contractor: Hayes Construction Corp.

KITCHEN DETAILS
CABINETRY: qcci.com. COUNTERTOPS: silestoneusa.com through unitedgranitemd.com. WOOD SURFACES: glumber.com. BACKSPLASH: porcelanosa.com. APPLIANCES: subzero-wolf.com, mieleusa.com through abwappliances.com. HOOD INSERT: amoredesignfactory.com. SINKS: kohler.com. FAUCETS: grohe.com, newportbrass.com. CABINET HARDWARE: pushpullhardware.com, lisa-jarvis.com, omniaindustries.com.

Touch of Glam

Julie Sanders — Fri, 29 Dec 2023 16:09:07 +0000

While orchestrating a remodel in Potomac, the design team worked to ensure the kitchen would reflect its owners’ glamorous style—with the addition of a lighter palette and a streamlined floor plan. “It’s a pretty traditional house but the redo added contemporary flair,” recalls designer Stephanie Fried of Jack Rosen Custom Kitchens, who collaborated with designer Karyn Horn on the project.

The new plan decluttered the congested, choppy layout, replacing dark tile floors with expanses of glossy-white porcelain and taking over a closet in the adjacent mudroom to recess the fridge, freezer and wine fridge. A range wall creates a focal point, and a large island makes a statement with its swirling Fantasy Macaubas quartzite waterfall countertop. Tucked into the passage to the dining room, a desk area became a butler’s pantry/coffee bar containing a prep sink and storage for glassware.

Design choices throughout add touches of glam. Lower cabinetry in a dark, high-gloss finish elevates the room; matte, taupe-hued upper cabinets provide subtle contrast. A dropped ceiling above the island accommodates an integrated hood and track lighting. And the pièce de résistance: A sleek, custom wine unit—replacing an intrusive column between the kitchen and family room—showcases bottles in graceful rows behind walls of glass.

PROJECT TEAM
Kitchen Design: Stephanie Fried, Jack Rosen Custom Kitchens. Interior & Kitchen Design: Karyn Horn Designs. Contractor: D.H. Veirs Contracting. Photos: Stacy Zarin Goldberg.

KITCHEN DETAILS
CABINETRY: artcraftkitchens.com. PERIPHERAL COUNTERTOP & BACKSPLASH: PentalQuartz through architessa.com. CERAMIC TILE BACKSPLASH: architessa.com. ISLAND COUNTERTOP: fernandosmarbleshop.com. APPLIANCES: subzero-wolf.com, mieleusa.com through adu.com. SINKS: franke.com through plumbingpartsplus.com. FAUCETS: hansgrohe-usa.com through plumbing partsplus.com. STOOLS: rh.com.

Space Planning

Julie Sanders — Fri, 29 Dec 2023 16:03:35 +0000

While revamping a traditional McLean abode, interior designer Tracy Morris prepared to tackle the massive new kitchen, housed in a modern rear addition. She teamed with kitchen design firm Lobkovich to make sense of the open, 35-by-25-foot space.

“It was such a big room, we decided to create four distinct, task-oriented zones within it” for optimal functionality, recounts Lobkovich’s Emily Neifeld. These zones include primary and catering kitchens and two desk areas—one for kids and one for adults. A wall was constructed to separate the kitchens. One side holds the room’s focal point: a wide niche showcasing the range and a custom, blackened-steel-and-gold hood surrounded by Fantasy Macaubas quartzite. Tucked behind the wall, the catering kitchen boasts glass-fronted cabinetry for display. A breakfast table and bar on the center island offer plenty of seating.

The kitchen strikes a transitional note, with cabinets painted in Benjamin Moore’s Hale Navy offset by an island with a hickory base; hickory also dominates the catering kitchen. “We wanted a rustic element to connect with the more traditional existing house,” explains Morris, who added reclaimed-oak ceiling beams. Wood-veneer wall covering in the catering kitchen, a beveled, ceramic-tile backsplash and understated transitional lighting complete the look.

PROJECT TEAM
Interior & Kitchen Design: Tracy Morris, Tracy Morris Design. Kitchen Design: Emily Neifeld, Lobkovich. Architecture: WCRA. Builder: Thorsen Construction.

KITCHEN DETAILS
CABINETRY: signaturecustomcabinetry.com through lobkovich.com. QUARTZITE: marblesystems.com. COUNTERTOPS: caesarstoneus.com. TILE BACKSPLASH: jeffreycourt.com through marblesystems.com. APPLIANCES: subzero-wolf.com through build.com. HOOD FABRICATION: akmetalfab.com. SINKS: franke.com, kohler.com. FAUCETS: kohler.com. HARDWARE: topknobs.com. PENDANTS: urbanelectric.com. STOOLS: TMD Private Label.
WALL COVERING: phillipjeffries.com.

Cooking in Style

Julie Sanders — Thu, 16 Nov 2023 17:30:44 +0000

The owners of a home situated at the convergence of Harris Creek and Dun’s Cove on Maryland’s Eastern Shore hired Jennifer Gilmer for a kitchen overhaul. “The wife is a serious cook who enjoys hosting and was limited in her cramped and outdated kitchen,” reports Gilmer, who worked on the project with colleague Nancy McCarren. In addition to improving functionality and updating the outmoded aesthetic, playing up watery vistas was a priority.

The design duo partially razed walls separating the kitchen from both the dining and sitting rooms to allow for a series of connected spaces. Unnecessary bulkheads were removed for an airier feel and a neighboring closet was appropriated as a walk-in pantry. The new layout centers on two islands; the main one, embellished with carved, furniture-style legs, handles food prep and cleanup while the other, bordering the dining and sitting rooms, caters to entertaining.

The main island centers on a large bay that embraces an inviting breakfast nook (above). It features floor-to-ceiling windows from which expansive water vistas unfold beyond a landscaped rear yard.

Kitchen Design: Jennifer Gilmer, CKD; Nancy McCarren, AIA, LEED AP, Jennifer Gilmer Kitchen & Bath, Chevy Chase and Easton, Maryland, and Ashburn, Virginia. Contractor: Shaw Contracting, Hurlock, Maryland.

Classic Flair

Julie Sanders — Thu, 02 Nov 2023 15:27:24 +0000

After updating their décor, Bethesda homeowners enlisted Four Brothers Design + Build to revive the abode’s outmoded kitchen. “They wanted more storage,” recounts project designer Kristen Mendoza. “And they really use this kitchen, so counter and prep space were a must.” Though large enough, the existing kitchen was awkward, with a heavily sloped ceiling that limited cabinet height. Window and door openings interrupted every wall, and a peninsula bisecting the room restricted flow and work areas.

The new plan replaced the peninsula with a central island; it houses the cooktop beneath a paneled, white-painted hood that serves as a focal point. Walls of cabinetry and appliances offer abundant storage and quartz countertops allow plenty of workspace.

Collaborating with designer Cynthia Allan, who furnished the rest of the house, Mendoza devised a crisp black, white and gray palette that conveys a timeless sensibility. Cabico cabinets are painted in Farrow & Ball’s dark-gray Down Pipe, offset by black peripheral counters and backsplash and a white quartz island countertop with a waterfall end. The kitchen ceiling was already clad in beadboard, so the team extended it to the walls for texture and interest. Says Mendoza, “Since kitchens can last upwards of 20 years, we wanted to ensure a classic feel.”

Interior Architecture & Kitchen Design: Kristen Mendoza; Jose Paranos, lead carpenter, Four Brothers Design + Build, Washington, DC. Interior Design: CG Allan Interior Architecture + Design LLC, Potomac, Maryland.

Back to Nature

Julie Sanders — Mon, 21 Aug 2023 17:02:59 +0000

While collaborating on a custom Annapolis home on the South River, ABS Architects and designer Bryan Huffman worked with Pyramid Builders to create a lavish primary bath with high ceilings and tall windows that would emphasize views of its serene, natural surroundings. “The home is surrounded by 330 degrees of shoreline, and maximizing every view of nature was non-negotiable,” says Pyramid president Bret Anderson. “In the primary bath, windows and glass doors line much of the perimeter while custom glass cabinet doors and shelving leave no sight to the outdoors obstructed.”

An ample footprint allowed for dedicated zones housing the shower, tub, toilet and double vanities—each with its own vista. The owners specified a spa experience, so an electronically controlled steam shower and separate rain head beckon, along with a heated floor. Abundant custom cabinetry is finished with a layer of protective boat paint to withstand the steam from the shower; the cabinetry is carefully positioned for optimal storage and display.

The material palette “is intentionally tranquil and subdued to accentuate the views,” Anderson notes. An interwoven mosaic-marble floor and large-format marble shower tiles provide a refined backdrop for vanities topped with Thassos marble and frosted glass expanses intended to let in the light while preserving privacy. Polished-nickel hardware matches the finish found on pendants and vanity sconces. For a touch of contrast, the outside of the soaking tub is painted in burnished nickel.

Bath Design: Bryan Huffman Interior Design, Charlotte, North Carolina; Richard T. Anuszkiewicz, ABS Architects, Annapolis, Maryland. Architecture: ABS Architects. Builder: Bret Anderson, Pyramid Builders, Annapolis, Maryland.

THE DETAILS
Vanities, Built-In Shelving and Storage + Frameless Glass Shower Enclosure: premiercb.com. Marble Floor and Shower Tile, Tub, Tub Filler + Shower Fixtures: waterworks.com. Lighting: visualcomfort.com, crystorama.com. Vanity Top: rocktopsfabrication.com.

Spa Living

Julie Sanders — Sun, 20 Aug 2023 18:58:09 +0000

SLEEK + SERENE
Zencha, German designer Sebastian Herkner’s first bath collection for Duravit, embraces Japanese bathing and tea rituals with vessels inspired by tea bowls and onsen, or hot spring baths. Minimalist furniture and mirrors are also part of the mix. duravit.us

SET IN STONE
Kreoo’s Panama is a waterproof, marble-and-metal wall covering designed by Enzo Berti. It reimagines the weave on the eponymous hat in a pattern of horizontal stone strips and vertical metal rods. Choose among eight stone colors and rods in brass or chrome. kreoo.com/en

CHIC VESSEL
Conceived by Patricia Urquiola for Agape, the Cenote a Colonna combines a circular basin with a heavy column for a simple, sculptural effect. Crafted of refractory clay, it’s hand-lathed, resulting in surface variations. The freestanding version is shown. agapedesign.it/en

MATCH POINT
In a minimalist tableau, Hastings Tile & Bath pairs a slender, lacquered vanity and coordinating mirror from its Urban Low Height collection with playfully off-kilter metal Kros Storage shelving. Both lines boast various shapes, sizes and finishes. hastingstilebath.com

BATHING BEAUTY
Americh’s freestanding Darlington soaking tub is made of acrylic and measures 66 inches long. Designed in transitional style with versatility in mind, it comes in Black, White, Biscuit, Bone and Sterling Silver; a dual color option is also available. americh.com

HANDLE WITH CARE
Clean Scandinavian design inspired Brizo’s Odin Bath Collection. The line features lavatory faucets with an array of handle options and three possible finishes. Pictured: a widespread lavatory faucet in Brushed Nickel with high wooden cross handles. brizo.com

INDUSTRIAL FLAIR
Signature Hardware’s Greyfield faucets and shower fixtures feature solid brass construction, with a choice of seven rust- and tarnish-resistant finishes. Pictured in Gunmetal, the widespread lavatory faucet lends industrial flair. Find at Ferguson locations. build.com

FLOWER POWER
Spanish brand Baldocer makes a splash with Montmartre, a line of two-by-four-foot porcelain wall tiles that includes lush, over-scaled botanical motifs produced via inkjet printing. Buisson—meaning bush—is shown here. baldocer.com/en

IN COLOR
Handmade in Morocco out of local clay, zellige tiles are distinguished by a high glaze and irregularities that make each one unique. Available in four-by-four-inch squares and 10 vivid color options; Mediterranean Blue is pictured. artistictile.com

Best of Show

HOME & DESIGN — Sun, 25 Jun 2023 03:59:58 +0000

Area designers submitted more than 77 entries to the 2023 Kitchen & Bath Awards, organized by the Baltimore-Washington Chapter of the National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA) and sponsored by Home & Design. Winners were announced on May 4 during a festive ceremony at Cosentino City in Washington, DC. The 2023 jury included Charles Almonte, AIA, ASID, of Charles Almonte Architecture | Interior Design; Ellen Hatton, AIA, NCARB, of BarnesVanze Architects; Jamie Merida of Jamie Merida Interiors; and NKBA chapter president Julie Priddy, ASID, CMKBD, NCIDQ. The following links showcase all 16 winners.

LARGE KITCHEN

First Place: EL Studio conceives a minimalist kitchen for entertaining. READ MORE...

Second Place: Smithouse Design + Build reimagines the heart of the home. READ MORE...

LARGE BATH

First Place: A DC redo by CARNEMARK design + build makes a statement in stone. READ MORE...

Second Place: Slate Design & Remodel conjures a serene retreat. READ MORE...

MEDIUM KITCHEN

First Place: Fowlkes Studio forms a more perfect union in Logan Circle. READ MORE...

Second Place: A redo by Teass \ Warren Architects is a fresh take on classic style. READ MORE...

MEDIUM BATH

First Place: Donald Lococo Architects creates an airy refuge with an ocean view. READ MORE...

Second Place: Bespoke style in a lavish retreat dreamed up by Bridget Beari Designs. READ MORE...

SMALL KITCHEN

First Place: Wiedemann Architects orchestrates a petite kitchen with big water views. READ MORE...

Second Place: Fowlkes Studio instills form and function in a tiny jewel box. READ MORE...

SMALL BATH

First Place: Donna Moore Interiors revives a dated bath with flair. READ MORE...

Second Place: Smithouse Design + Build dresses up a powder room in moody blues. READ MORE...

BEFORE + AFTER, KITCHEN

First Place: Wiedemann Architects revamps a kitchen to let in the light. READ MORE...

Second Place: Four Brothers Design + Build gives a dated condo kitchen a modern makeover. READ MORE...

SPECIALTY ROOM

First Place: KONST SieMatic goes glam in a vintage revival. READ MORE...

Second Place: A chic bar conceived by c|s Design Studio LLC elevates a dining room. READ MORE...

Large Kitchen: First Place

HOME & DESIGN — Sun, 25 Jun 2023 02:00:29 +0000

In the hands of EL Studio, a compartmentalized 1929 bungalow in Northwest DC’s Kent neighborhood became an open-plan abode designed with entertaining in mind. A bar area in the home’s center flows into a sleek kitchen at the back of the house; glass wall panels fold open to bring the outdoors in. Behind the bar, a pantry lit by clerestory windows keeps clutter at bay with abundant prep space and storage.

The kitchen is delineated by dark-stained HenryBuilt custom cabinetry that complements walls painted in Farrow & Ball’s Studio Green. A Paperstone counter tops an island where casual meals take place.

PROJECT TEAM
Kitchen Renovation: Elizabeth Emerson, AIA; Mark Lawrence, AIA, EL Studio. Contractor: Added Dimensions, Inc. Cabinetry Design & Fabrication: HenryBuilt.

GET THE LOOK—Cabinetry: henrybuilt.com. Countertops & Backsplash: paperstoneproducts.com. Appliances: mieleusa.com, subzero-wolf.com, agarangeusa.com. Appliance Source: adu.com. Sink: blanco.com. Faucet: kohler.com. Bar Stools: vipp.com.

Large Kitchen: Second Place

HOME & DESIGN — Sun, 25 Jun 2023 01:18:24 +0000

Tired of their cramped, inefficient kitchen, Baltimore homeowners turned to Smithouse Design + Build for a modern overhaul that would respect the property’s 1920s provenance. Designers reconfigured the main level, creating a spacious kitchen in the former dining room. The kitchen boasts an oversized island topped with Calacatta Lincoln marble, which also appears on the backsplash. Appliances are hidden behind panels of custom cabinetry; pendants by Rejuvenation lend an industrial edge. An adjacent scullery features additional storage and prep space. A hydronic heating system is concealed beneath white oak flooring in a herringbone motif.

PROJECT TEAM
Kitchen Design & Contracting: Dave Smith, JP Pototschnik, Shawn Saffran, Michael Cox, Merritt Miller, Smithouse Design + Build. Photography: Alyea Photography.

GET THE LOOK—Countertops & Backsplash: rocktopsfabrication.com. Cabinetry: crystalcabinets.com. Microwave: sharpusa.com. Refrigeration: subzero-wolf.com. Faucet: signaturehardware.com. Sink: kohler.com. Appliance & Plumbing Source: build.com. Pendants: rejuvenation.com. Windows: kolbewindows.com.

Large Bath: First Place

HOME & DESIGN — Sun, 25 Jun 2023 00:00:54 +0000

Tapped to remodel the primary bath in his clients’ Kalorama condo, Jonas Carnemark mapped out a serene, open space housing a frameless shower, a double vanity and a toilet screened by a partition. Heated and slip-proof porcelain-tile floors and matching wall tiles create a quiet backdrop for a massive slab of quartzite, installed as a focal point in the shower. Touch-latch shower niches stow away toiletries.

A floating double vanity occupies the facing wall. Its silky, matte-glass top flows into glossy, integrated sinks and hovers above drawers with gray glass fronts. Wall-mounted chrome faucets and a custom backlit mirror complete the minimalist tableau.

PROJECT TEAM
Bath Design & Contracting: Jonas Carnemark, CR, CKD, CLIPP, CARNEMARK design + build.

GET THE LOOK—Floor & Wall Tile: architessa.com. Quartzite Slab: gramaco.com. Slab Fabrication: eurostonecraft.com. Plumbing Fixtures: fantini.it through konstunion.com. Vanity & Mirror: artelinea.it through konstunion.com. Custom Glass Panel: proshowerdoors.com.

Large Bath: Second Place

HOME & DESIGN — Sat, 24 Jun 2023 23:14:21 +0000

The dark, dated primary bath in a Warrenton, Virginia, home had lost its luster. So the owners enlisted Slate Design & Remodel to transform the space into a bright, tranquil retreat with spa-level amenities. First, the designers gutted the previous bath—step-up whirlpool tub and all. Then they outfitted the large room with a “tricked-out” shower offering myriad spray options along with a soaking tub set on a carpet of decorative tile. Plenty of storage—including a double vanity opposite the shower and a corner cabinet—keeps clutter at bay. A glamorous crystal chandelier crowns the finished space.

PROJECT TEAM
Shannon Embly, Jessica Mihalisko, Jacob Reyes, Slate Design & Remodel. Photography: Constance Gauthier.

GET THE LOOK—Cabinetry: greenfieldcabinetry.com. Countertops: cambriausa.com through classicgranitemarble.com. Tile & Flooring: tileshop.com. Lighting: shadesoflight.com. Hardware: topknobs.com. Plumbing Fixtures: totousa.com, jacuzzi.com, brizo.com through build.com.

Medium Kitchen: First Place

HOME & DESIGN — Sat, 24 Jun 2023 22:09:44 +0000

Fowlkes Studio was tapped to transform two late-19th-century Logan Circle row houses into one seamless abode. The widened footprint allowed the architects to craft gracious public spaces—including an ample kitchen spanning the rear of the home. Architect VW Fowlkes applied timeless materials to the modern tableau, from mottled-plaster walls to warm oak floors, millwork and bleached-walnut cabinets. A tapered Caesarstone exhaust hood floats over the generous island and its lacquered cabinets; doors on either side of the work area lead outside to an ipe deck. Stone flooring from Waterworks grounds a mudroom area.

PROJECT TEAM
Renovation Architecture: VW Fowlkes, AIA, LEED AP; Catherine Fowlkes, AIA, Fowlkes Studio. Renovation Contractor: Sandy Spring Builders.

GET THE LOOK—Cabinets: ferriscabinetry.com. Hood & Oven: subzero-wolf.com through build.com. Hood Surround: caesarstoneus.com through rbratti.com. Faucet: dornbracht.com/en-us. Hardware: metalspecialties.net. Windows: loewen.com. Stone Flooring: waterworks.com. Stools: knoll.com.

Medium Kitchen: Second Place

HOME & DESIGN — Sat, 24 Jun 2023 21:54:10 +0000

When Teass \ Warren Architects overhauled a dated 1925 row house in Capitol Hill, the team set out to create stunning modern—and energy-efficient—interiors. At the heart of the plan, a narrow galley kitchen and dining room were combined and a rear extension added, establishing a spacious new kitchen with a large island. Walnut cabinets, black quartzite countertops and a tile floor detail the space, which opens to a deck on the left.

To meet their sustainability goals, the owners replaced gas appliances with electric ones, including an induction cooktop. Equipped with solar panels, the home has achieved net zero status.

PROJECT TEAM
Architecture, Kitchen Design & Contracting: Will Teass, AIA; Liz Dixon, RA, Teass \ Warren Architects. Photography: Kate Wichlinski.

GET THE LOOK—Cabinetry: eclipsecabinetry.com through 84lumber.com. Countertops: caesarstoneus.com through districtcabinets.com. Appliances: bosch-home.com through adu.com. Backsplash & Flooring: tileshop.com. Pendant Lighting: lumens.com. Lighting Source: modernfan.com. Plumbing Fixtures: kraususa.com; blanco.com.

Medium Bath: First Place

HOME & DESIGN — Sat, 24 Jun 2023 20:04:25 +0000

In their clever design of a custom five-bedroom getaway in Bethany Beach, Delaware, architects Donald Lococo and David Moore maximized natural light and sea vistas. The primary bath was no exception. Though the owners’ bedroom—not their bathroom—fronts the ocean, a clever plan lets them enjoy sea views via a strategically placed, floor-to-ceiling pocket door on the bedroom side. Meanwhile, fins installed on the exterior of a side window screen the bath from neighbors. Blue-glass wall tile and a white-painted double vanity echo the home’s coastal habitat. Sand-colored ceramic floor tile blends seamlessly with the bedroom’s wooden flooring.

PROJECT TEAM
Architecture & Interiors: Donald Lococo, AIA; David Moore, Donald Lococo Architects. Builder & Cabinet Fabrication: Shay Gallo Construction.

GET THE LOOK—Countertops: caesarstoneus.com through inhomestone.com. Plumbing Fixtures: kohler.com, gerber-us.com, speakman.com. Plumbing Fixture Source: northeastern.com. Wall Tile: glazziotiles.com through benningtontilesolutions.com. Shower Glass Source: obe.com. Window: weathershield.com. Paint: benjaminmoore.com.

Medium Bath: Second Place

HOME & DESIGN — Sat, 24 Jun 2023 19:49:25 +0000

Susan Jamieson of Bridget Beari Designs conveyed tranquility and a tropical vibe in a Naples, Florida, primary bath “with a palette that embodies the distinctive aquas and greens of the Gulf of Mexico,” the designer says. An MTI soaking tub nestles beside a glass-enclosed shower clad in Ann Sacks tiles that mimic rolling waves. A custom wood vanity supports Native Trails vessels while circular, LED-lit mirrors are suspended against a bronzed-mirror backdrop. Jamieson added further interest with boldly patterned draperies. A dramatic Kou chandelier, handcrafted of unglazed bone china in spoke-like shapes, conjures a celestial explosion.

PROJECT TEAM
Interior & Bath Design: Susan Jamieson, Bridget Beari Designs. Contractor: PBS Contractors. Photography: Joe Bernado.

GET THE LOOK—Tub: mti.com. Tub Filler & Shower Tile: waterworks.com. Shower Wall Tile: annsacks.com. Corner Cabinet: Daylight Cabinetry; 804-432-4954. Custom Vanity: bridgetbearidesigns.com. Vanity Fabricator: naplescustomfurniture.com. Vanity Basins: nativetrailshome.com. Draperies: casamance.com through bridgetbearidesigns.com. Shades: conradshades.com. Chandelier: lmodernlighting.com.