DC Design House 2014 Part 2

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieygfHzA9vQFts0rvFOjCzL6dvJkKLBHUCsUYyLRtSQ9ht-WcIXHcLtzX5MBaaW7Ntg3kRhdjveQ_4eRVXpB5mYBvrVdt10m4Nkq_4ogWUDRUAEohnyrqCFsvEhFO6YF9p6B9Uknxl8-sS/s1600/IMG_4043.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieygfHzA9vQFts0rvFOjCzL6dvJkKLBHUCsUYyLRtSQ9ht-WcIXHcLtzX5MBaaW7Ntg3kRhdjveQ_4eRVXpB5mYBvrVdt10m4Nkq_4ogWUDRUAEohnyrqCFsvEhFO6YF9p6B9Uknxl8-sS/s1600/IMG_4043.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>Remember in my first post about the DC Design House, I mentioned there's something for everybody? First up, a bit of fun.  Forget safe subway tile, instead Christopher Cahill and Kerry Ann Rodriquez of Cahill Design Build added whimsy with these amazing sea life tiles in the pool area bath.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwgs9ToqX-jN4qRVf98BbngoUaZa-lGurG-zbhVPc5kf9hdmSCgJyUUtNLxU6E1V6GM0x8vA7R3YjUGwLGTbLq-X9upLw_Eg0enjuQ-TOlbBR_05bUOu6jOPpIrO5XOp01O-E7_LIz8x5S/s1600/IMG_4046.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwgs9ToqX-jN4qRVf98BbngoUaZa-lGurG-zbhVPc5kf9hdmSCgJyUUtNLxU6E1V6GM0x8vA7R3YjUGwLGTbLq-X9upLw_Eg0enjuQ-TOlbBR_05bUOu6jOPpIrO5XOp01O-E7_LIz8x5S/s1600/IMG_4046.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />Notice the illuminated glass in the changing room?  It was created with a salvaged shower door from the upstairs bathroom.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: start;">The family room off the pool is a realizing neutral space with an amazing wood textured wallpaper.  Design by Jeff Akseizer and Jamie Brown of the Akseizer Design Group. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: start;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFXva77my7uFQ1TFCzI7CmFbltlHn2c9YZ-46AmDQRTdRTkiJ6oSbZ48LTiE2g4vwHpatM46Ytmu_Icbzp1F6Jndx8e-RF4uE4qE1_7H74SLRafNslqSUipyjkd-ykpa0ndYf0AiZ_trzu/s1600/IMG_4052.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFXva77my7uFQ1TFCzI7CmFbltlHn2c9YZ-46AmDQRTdRTkiJ6oSbZ48LTiE2g4vwHpatM46Ytmu_Icbzp1F6Jndx8e-RF4uE4qE1_7H74SLRafNslqSUipyjkd-ykpa0ndYf0AiZ_trzu/s1600/IMG_4052.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Tahoma, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;"> </span><br /><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Tahoma, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;"><br /></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPaxpZmdvGph7SJYIFXDD7TaTE9MDRtHrgIV11KBaUfJys9H3VLg-colj6Aud4b8ewowNIAcjNbb8vh6rgsYBhEA8OtasCYOrJbLwa_TfOle9FML9WsZU5D6roLdA7yONceJKSMBtaMWUf/s1600/IMG_4122.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPaxpZmdvGph7SJYIFXDD7TaTE9MDRtHrgIV11KBaUfJys9H3VLg-colj6Aud4b8ewowNIAcjNbb8vh6rgsYBhEA8OtasCYOrJbLwa_TfOle9FML9WsZU5D6roLdA7yONceJKSMBtaMWUf/s1600/IMG_4122.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />Last up - the front.  David Benton and Jim Rill of Architects made the front door a star with  a beautiful glossy C2 paint from the Barry Dixon Collection.   Love this!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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DC Design House 2014 Part 2

Remember in my first post about the DC Design House, I mentioned there's something for everybody? First up, a bit of fun.  Forget safe s...

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DC Design House 2014 Part 1

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhShbqFe4Df1VN_d1n4uOjdVWEng8APAthEy9d3gItlbkVY5sLSrTVtZLkWFOD8KT7D_faZbeCplZikaxZ-s1F5y8UuAjBbOdXHPjriJNvvA4jyA6In0SwBT-zvUtIMdSYdOVbcem449FxP/s1600/IMG_3998.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhShbqFe4Df1VN_d1n4uOjdVWEng8APAthEy9d3gItlbkVY5sLSrTVtZLkWFOD8KT7D_faZbeCplZikaxZ-s1F5y8UuAjBbOdXHPjriJNvvA4jyA6In0SwBT-zvUtIMdSYdOVbcem449FxP/s1600/IMG_3998.jpg" width="490" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>The <a href="http://www.dcdesignhouse.com/">DC Design House</a> is set to open its doors  and there's design inspiration for everyone - from the traditionalist to those with a contemporary bent.  There's also 29 spaces this year and since there's so much to show you I'll be spreading it out over a few posts.  First up is the beautiful, family-friendly dining room designed by <a href="http://meyerinteriors.com/">Marika Meyers</a>.   While pretty and inspiring, it's also durable and fun.  Notice the chinoiserie table with gold-sprayed plastic animal figurines.  Fun for kids and adults alike.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqMlfpF5dFsHloMx5I7JxwgRygCwy34QTKpmgcbCMwYCxPI7SQIa8jQTGYQ6RVxBxPu3F2p1xVrfQtC-CX79Hj56_vD4eu0BBJ5p-TMjA3ydt360JklhFdfV5Jrcz59-Z04bfT_m7sJhfV/s1600/IMG_4001.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqMlfpF5dFsHloMx5I7JxwgRygCwy34QTKpmgcbCMwYCxPI7SQIa8jQTGYQ6RVxBxPu3F2p1xVrfQtC-CX79Hj56_vD4eu0BBJ5p-TMjA3ydt360JklhFdfV5Jrcz59-Z04bfT_m7sJhfV/s1600/IMG_4001.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitGZ0gtc5_3jNzY2PVnW-u1srISbPTSdpHdH3w90tDt_C-ZsswJ_K8ch6UFzYHRSKZtBREahC8wlUY5WAGEQrZMOG2lXiw3j24sAc4bfSGNNmXrfcNVuR-M9384Z2UxmgmEi0hK92qBwOi/s1600/IMG_4004.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitGZ0gtc5_3jNzY2PVnW-u1srISbPTSdpHdH3w90tDt_C-ZsswJ_K8ch6UFzYHRSKZtBREahC8wlUY5WAGEQrZMOG2lXiw3j24sAc4bfSGNNmXrfcNVuR-M9384Z2UxmgmEi0hK92qBwOi/s1600/IMG_4004.jpg" width="265" /></a></div><br />Dining room chairs were covered in a Perennials outdoor fabric that feels like a high-end indoor fabric. Wearstler Trellis provides contrast on the back.  Love the blue ribbon detailing.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFmkCFnASWDt66D-DTagpwUxkPd4SHkppfFQb1N7C9_BuT8xEaDYfQtBydO5GgnS7q88j8byQSHOpdWbczSVw-ZgiYS0hZbTbyitmleHXcSsL7EgNEkbZzfT5lZgebDABljl1sMn25NRyG/s1600/IMG_4002.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFmkCFnASWDt66D-DTagpwUxkPd4SHkppfFQb1N7C9_BuT8xEaDYfQtBydO5GgnS7q88j8byQSHOpdWbczSVw-ZgiYS0hZbTbyitmleHXcSsL7EgNEkbZzfT5lZgebDABljl1sMn25NRyG/s1600/IMG_4002.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />The walls are wrapped in China Sea's San Marco paper with a custom gray paint to match.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaCGbRiL27YMYuATy-PWS6V3cao_-LZ76a_uH_-cHtOc3Dm-y3-GNGIICdazpFx1w5j-Howpbwi-44N_SZVlpuXEab0IdH5qUPacjaMjPpnk48Dikc_LnBKQQCENqr4xt5auDxWD-inXGP/s1600/IMG_4003.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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text-align: center;"></div>Next to the dining room is the Butler's Pantry/Wine Room by Nadia Subaran of <a href="http://www.aidandesign.com/">Aidan Design</a>, who also did the kitchen.  The room is wrapped in Wood Mode's Vintage Navy cabinetry with touches of brushed brass throughout.  The herringbone calcutta floor is a stunner and the vibe is decidedly elegant.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjV2YldOuxoWyXCwUhtUBtCiTBaTUiPrYuoZX8Kf-Q_RO8hpAwxW3DWh6vKaIA0_RLYjKC6FJN1OYOThsMN2ODJDCrCWmxIN7V7e4Gec2d4n24SLqVYYsKZVbH-qqrsokE6GXcnm0yB0sNL/s1600/IMG_4015.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjV2YldOuxoWyXCwUhtUBtCiTBaTUiPrYuoZX8Kf-Q_RO8hpAwxW3DWh6vKaIA0_RLYjKC6FJN1OYOThsMN2ODJDCrCWmxIN7V7e4Gec2d4n24SLqVYYsKZVbH-qqrsokE6GXcnm0yB0sNL/s1600/IMG_4015.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgO9jA0y7coTWRK7VKg8KD8cQWmpNs6C6W168iR7qoFSclGU1zWLVL3Rg1-dH1jnwI86JWQC8s5-vcnPb5kO5Wg1z-dcQqFK_mCHCkfTI15TlcuTtNWfVCRdz91Z7eK70UVtyDvGt0Ctpem/s1600/IMG_4017.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgO9jA0y7coTWRK7VKg8KD8cQWmpNs6C6W168iR7qoFSclGU1zWLVL3Rg1-dH1jnwI86JWQC8s5-vcnPb5kO5Wg1z-dcQqFK_mCHCkfTI15TlcuTtNWfVCRdz91Z7eK70UVtyDvGt0Ctpem/s1600/IMG_4017.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXRWu3-Czv6j0HUXJk4GCW9C2vnrQaL4SlFoskXHAQYkls5YfRY5V3Lz2WJ32StS3fdU6vY-69BAsoLcCuyO8HB5ybeUeLaCoirNJJZDCZmlUk1KvP0IaNqa80babjBMY_R-RQoeWBgv5v/s1600/IMG_4022.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXRWu3-Czv6j0HUXJk4GCW9C2vnrQaL4SlFoskXHAQYkls5YfRY5V3Lz2WJ32StS3fdU6vY-69BAsoLcCuyO8HB5ybeUeLaCoirNJJZDCZmlUk1KvP0IaNqa80babjBMY_R-RQoeWBgv5v/s1600/IMG_4022.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><a href="http://www.victoriaathome.com/">Victoria Sanchez</a>, designer and owner of the fab Old Town Alexandria store <a href="http://www.victoriaathome.com/">Victoria at Home</a> created a relaxed, cozy family breakfast room.  The room was framed with a deep shelf hugging the L-shaped window and sectional and there is a great mix of casual fabrics throughout. The ceilings are covered in the same print as the shades.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMUUFlwiOgUfYAzugm4FN1S9OF8E_7CqdqLGOINOvtwQKl7Eqa0FFNw9c3lI8qOneJnGmiM_CEaPxI_k2uHtr4ELEl2gibuNi3uA83a2FC-qQvkynVmCeV5UBEC9pd2bBdJa4VEYtrDbEl/s1600/IMG_4025.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMUUFlwiOgUfYAzugm4FN1S9OF8E_7CqdqLGOINOvtwQKl7Eqa0FFNw9c3lI8qOneJnGmiM_CEaPxI_k2uHtr4ELEl2gibuNi3uA83a2FC-qQvkynVmCeV5UBEC9pd2bBdJa4VEYtrDbEl/s1600/IMG_4025.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3fdP1Gm58Z_hgeTcG7SDs9wpkm0eS9DISyuEcmDXVUjPV3ViEGNdBJdBp7I4tUaauaToqfgmG-jNRpbzY6NVfbkfM73FqHJ0cLfemPiKWzlDhAq7c-lVNqQ1KGdLuGubGUxfVJLHWDowL/s1600/IMG_4028.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3fdP1Gm58Z_hgeTcG7SDs9wpkm0eS9DISyuEcmDXVUjPV3ViEGNdBJdBp7I4tUaauaToqfgmG-jNRpbzY6NVfbkfM73FqHJ0cLfemPiKWzlDhAq7c-lVNqQ1KGdLuGubGUxfVJLHWDowL/s1600/IMG_4028.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />I always love Victoria's styling!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Ok, that's just 3 rooms.   Here's 3 more on the main level - and that's not even all there is.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFzS23SgKLcCWzhdJLCja3ds8xFKwlibQ5PIZHdnMOhaqhMi2CXm6ZAbOs_-HANvEAJiKAcEs4G2QIrGZM2mftvS-UFxsPYEoMWzXsze1Q7gVCujNK5yUCXuoheDRT5xd30PwxZBkMH0JC/s1600/IMG_4098.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFzS23SgKLcCWzhdJLCja3ds8xFKwlibQ5PIZHdnMOhaqhMi2CXm6ZAbOs_-HANvEAJiKAcEs4G2QIrGZM2mftvS-UFxsPYEoMWzXsze1Q7gVCujNK5yUCXuoheDRT5xd30PwxZBkMH0JC/s1600/IMG_4098.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><a href="http://www.kelleyinteriordesign.com/">Kelley Proxmire's</a> living room is one of my favorite rooms that she has done recently.  Walls were lacquered in a high gloss gray and a mix of sophisticated furnishings and art create a space that is as equally comfortable as it is elegant.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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So soft and inviting.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPHd1BVONoJnkN72xsW485rkM47ZJd2EQwXM8kkLlTU6_aeFP8WZHMb7rOLSMY7S_zeRfO_Vz57JiuOxyCSyQRkpD0kU5a_UInowZmNMdestJ2VG7pSiHWwbs5t_UIqq9LyJxxF8FPssXJ/s1600/IMG_4060.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPHd1BVONoJnkN72xsW485rkM47ZJd2EQwXM8kkLlTU6_aeFP8WZHMb7rOLSMY7S_zeRfO_Vz57JiuOxyCSyQRkpD0kU5a_UInowZmNMdestJ2VG7pSiHWwbs5t_UIqq9LyJxxF8FPssXJ/s1600/IMG_4060.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br />Now for the swankiest, smallest space in the house - <a href="http://www.tracymorrisdesign.com/">Tracy Morris'</a> library bar.  Stainless steel, unlacquered brass and a wood grain limestone make for a fashionably hip mix.  Love the rope chair Tracy placed here.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihor1p6WOCrD3RAyRm2NqrFoRLH9cVM4JQIJSsqAVwYhFnoOWvNpwwUlWIQvyng4v-vfFelBZbTPVYmjyGmx0DUAoDUBIZg2v2sN0ZQGMTwqXgIeXYODec9FR1ePlJSwzWQ94CmlblMg7k/s1600/IMG_4062.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihor1p6WOCrD3RAyRm2NqrFoRLH9cVM4JQIJSsqAVwYhFnoOWvNpwwUlWIQvyng4v-vfFelBZbTPVYmjyGmx0DUAoDUBIZg2v2sN0ZQGMTwqXgIeXYODec9FR1ePlJSwzWQ94CmlblMg7k/s1600/IMG_4062.JPG" width="640" /></a><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhppSCZApk3Lw24X6cHHm6Gi9Y5Rp-gqfLsI1nwiR6AWvcWx21Qs2lN5qgVazQt1EXz1mPPpVXYYv3Z6laZyKMk3jNKEm7mbAuYYf9GANT3yMDBIuAFcwS71xvkcqPZVVZE9moacrbYAxVV/s1600/IMG_4064.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="416" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhppSCZApk3Lw24X6cHHm6Gi9Y5Rp-gqfLsI1nwiR6AWvcWx21Qs2lN5qgVazQt1EXz1mPPpVXYYv3Z6laZyKMk3jNKEm7mbAuYYf9GANT3yMDBIuAFcwS71xvkcqPZVVZE9moacrbYAxVV/s1600/IMG_4064.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBc88l3WnW2YCxdvNT_f540nkQdDFXjfBbZ4FQCUIhJhDEoXg74WuvPgShf0HX8vd3VOJVGhmwpwH-ofEYnCJWsLA1kmRFhLv1m4zSXID_RbpwNQVk0-aD2tYCiicMyQsiAKKAxScDRBOS/s1600/IMG_4063.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBc88l3WnW2YCxdvNT_f540nkQdDFXjfBbZ4FQCUIhJhDEoXg74WuvPgShf0HX8vd3VOJVGhmwpwH-ofEYnCJWsLA1kmRFhLv1m4zSXID_RbpwNQVk0-aD2tYCiicMyQsiAKKAxScDRBOS/s1600/IMG_4063.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"> Ok, there is SO much more to see.  More posts to follow in the next two weeks.  </div><div style="text-align: center;">Head here for your tickets - you won't want to miss it.</div><div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="http://www.dcdesignhouse.com/">DC Design House</a> </div><div style="text-align: center;">April 13 - May 11, 2014</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">$25 per ticket, Benefitting Children's National Health System</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgM1Eu4MFIrQsbjDq8Tx2IS-SFfPqEJOcREz1xuVcpqiMrKuO33UzgjsAIC24-JVtFcDkRqO4aVhFHE08Pp4r4_pWH7QBDaN5TeXyruTP-LjUmYtuxzOALFwRltNjdKbtCB5lXk7ckLkVzj/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-04-09+at+4.37.36+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgM1Eu4MFIrQsbjDq8Tx2IS-SFfPqEJOcREz1xuVcpqiMrKuO33UzgjsAIC24-JVtFcDkRqO4aVhFHE08Pp4r4_pWH7QBDaN5TeXyruTP-LjUmYtuxzOALFwRltNjdKbtCB5lXk7ckLkVzj/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-04-09+at+4.37.36+PM.png" width="186" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br />

DC Design House 2014 Part 1

The DC Design House is set to open its doors  and there's design inspiration for everyone - from the traditionalist to those with a con...

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DC Design House Bare Bones Part 2

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghNKMDB5S96AZwr6Iurc3kwITvPHH3uRbFCA-dtuuIhihWRwb1ylYPMxX0E4UHeeNpwH9F3pxMlXGV9Q4sahd-ihjI5gOeP2MZExmCvL1xD-A4RAktdV20JbO_ztyWfD8TynfoZRmNv4iu/s1600/DSCN4367.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghNKMDB5S96AZwr6Iurc3kwITvPHH3uRbFCA-dtuuIhihWRwb1ylYPMxX0E4UHeeNpwH9F3pxMlXGV9Q4sahd-ihjI5gOeP2MZExmCvL1xD-A4RAktdV20JbO_ztyWfD8TynfoZRmNv4iu/s1600/DSCN4367.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">A few weeks ago it was the <a href="http://mynottinghill.blogspot.com/2014/03/dc-design-house-bare-bones-part-1.html">downstairs of the DC Design House</a> Bare Bones tour - now for the upstairs where it's still all about fresh color.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEit3HcDPBdZsJnZa3u5Q-C4XVdEPjmqPSAf0YIfU_6bXH8S7222z71egVppEl5HUeNNZsFzcaj5WIKo-Bh8jhGeJ7sfXdi4USNrYAiBx4yZ1TcELgISFo9C6SzoIkg-6zOp7U464vyTPYZ9/s1600/DSCN4366.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEit3HcDPBdZsJnZa3u5Q-C4XVdEPjmqPSAf0YIfU_6bXH8S7222z71egVppEl5HUeNNZsFzcaj5WIKo-Bh8jhGeJ7sfXdi4USNrYAiBx4yZ1TcELgISFo9C6SzoIkg-6zOp7U464vyTPYZ9/s1600/DSCN4366.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><br />C2 paints, one of the Design House sponsors, is creating a fun pet hang-out as part of their transformation of the back stairs.  Love the planned mix of patterns.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvIJbgRUu6MGKb9_-Qw_xhEagsM6ZCD50ZclILxgfESu8uwyaVxLhH2fYCs0NQF0SiU2-zqe9_qh0cXKdTbbQXuOAJC3d3G27cYjbyVWbySo4cHHTi6onfOeHo62vK4SsHQ0VYwh2fVK5_/s1600/DSCN4368.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvIJbgRUu6MGKb9_-Qw_xhEagsM6ZCD50ZclILxgfESu8uwyaVxLhH2fYCs0NQF0SiU2-zqe9_qh0cXKdTbbQXuOAJC3d3G27cYjbyVWbySo4cHHTi6onfOeHo62vK4SsHQ0VYwh2fVK5_/s1600/DSCN4368.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Tahoma, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">Designer Nancy Colbert of Design Partners has a pretty master bedroom planned with pops of juicy orange, including in this beautiful abstract painting. </span></span></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgs0RB25kQ9rTn3Fcch3VlzRUGK6oiWa15UUZUMGbuiQw5aCZLx9tk7REK3e3aJRGgKNXyK04Ih4Izp1W57mBw48zROlVGdX3cpsdCAsth-ZcTR2vHfOUMQ03TI-yWVMnGKnbc4UMZJMgLm/s1600/DSCN4369.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgs0RB25kQ9rTn3Fcch3VlzRUGK6oiWa15UUZUMGbuiQw5aCZLx9tk7REK3e3aJRGgKNXyK04Ih4Izp1W57mBw48zROlVGdX3cpsdCAsth-ZcTR2vHfOUMQ03TI-yWVMnGKnbc4UMZJMgLm/s1600/DSCN4369.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Tahoma, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">Dennese Guadeloupe-Rojas of Interiors by Design and Diane Taitt of DeSpace Designs are joining forces for the Master Sitting Room.  Check out the planned pattern for the ceiling - it's designed to be removable.</span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9xOqnAeST4yMO0FsdU9mg8ONu6MfduXEdrgFbPf1h7w1t-F8S6KkDCSFc0c3HPQ-SG96m2hq4m9630mUecXDrbY9E5kspGGMxPe2K_oc7OiuwaICpTgCaAx1PHYqVa_U0F2aFnj8YUW0F/s1600/DSCN4370.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="394" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9xOqnAeST4yMO0FsdU9mg8ONu6MfduXEdrgFbPf1h7w1t-F8S6KkDCSFc0c3HPQ-SG96m2hq4m9630mUecXDrbY9E5kspGGMxPe2K_oc7OiuwaICpTgCaAx1PHYqVa_U0F2aFnj8YUW0F/s1600/DSCN4370.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXnRNiwY-Nf_EfwVcvXc5Um9hVQ37dr-J78B-bGfnHWlggOyf7zq4gOYNBSagrJQdsawjVe9r6vS9WXSBYQyxHZxMchd9Uogv2j9Vj7T5Ze-TLuAXrzGgsFOgAFTTkJXafu-cBfWnru-At/s1600/DSCN4375.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Here's the 3rd floor bathroom before.  The original tile is absolutely stunning in my book and I think, not sure, it is a part of the vibrant, new design that Anne Wenzel has planned.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEig_24P2iv1QNIOZq9RRe3vrQlxRetgArEW-V-F0MiM9xLHWbmu8iIBvEBvb8EWDihu0bzQvtFV0Od2ki5_A5pIKeLidJ4IfLXbKQnXLd9fH3rokLBQ-z4Ehb3oWMR8VowCIjs-tWjobYjX/s1600/DSCN4373.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEig_24P2iv1QNIOZq9RRe3vrQlxRetgArEW-V-F0MiM9xLHWbmu8iIBvEBvb8EWDihu0bzQvtFV0Od2ki5_A5pIKeLidJ4IfLXbKQnXLd9fH3rokLBQ-z4Ehb3oWMR8VowCIjs-tWjobYjX/s1600/DSCN4373.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfRjAZ0KmRgQeavN6kCkx7wrrIysxuORkXlK322ZS0w8__7gd2SaM3A9UZzmAmov7098FztGMBap5ms4tUfvfSygke9SsbfUhJRDRUPZXz8xdguqqWRCmHfzt1ofO6oOxmvRU7wTyI344N/s1600/DSCN4378.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfRjAZ0KmRgQeavN6kCkx7wrrIysxuORkXlK322ZS0w8__7gd2SaM3A9UZzmAmov7098FztGMBap5ms4tUfvfSygke9SsbfUhJRDRUPZXz8xdguqqWRCmHfzt1ofO6oOxmvRU7wTyI344N/s1600/DSCN4378.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><br />Now for this not so nice bathroom that lost its vintage beauty after a few bad attempts at upgrading over the decades.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9wTWjxlLdaZ18F2NCdGNDaQ4L8jtJx1uEjxPD34H3JMLr04K_z15x6XYPO4BSQGzlKrw_UIZnIaCadi-2sJ2JRipcNnIezhAPBbfoSZF-ih0BPw5MHHdgDQdfO9-B60z3pn2etkGDCMcV/s1600/DSCN4376.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9wTWjxlLdaZ18F2NCdGNDaQ4L8jtJx1uEjxPD34H3JMLr04K_z15x6XYPO4BSQGzlKrw_UIZnIaCadi-2sJ2JRipcNnIezhAPBbfoSZF-ih0BPw5MHHdgDQdfO9-B60z3pn2etkGDCMcV/s1600/DSCN4376.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">To the rescue is TJ Monahan of <a href="http://www.ibby.com/">ibby</a> - a division of Case/Design Remodeling.  TJ is an architect who knows the challenges of cost-effective, bathroom remodeling with houses built during various decades.  He's created an amazing service that lets you design and price your bathroom remodel using custom software that gives a cost estimate as you add in elements.  One of the interesting features is that you choose when your home was built, which lets them factor in the type of remodeling you'll need.  After you design it, you can order free samples, buy the design, or schedule a consultation to have the space built.   I had a little fun with it myself and converted my 1954 hall bath to have a walk-in shower.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="394" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEF9rlEXLypSYz1enXLxHFjavxofgwdH7q5j06FSyOj1v-DT1UKNyN9dyzdHGtnb5LAMPQzozpEa1LpPwBz1pgOHeVcxUijjNMCqNu7o3PwYsBg1BTKqIdvmZoA3PJeqitqXGDt7H48RFE/s1600/DSCN4381.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Finally, Chad Allen will be taking this tiny, former sewing room and creating an office with fabulous pieces and interesting lines.  Case in point, this amazing bookshelf.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTDJ4qr1aTO8jIYWcHSc10R1nLO-0qYXVoIdJoz8ItxbC9IvsPEt8RlVEDysYqKkkkX4SilvyNDa8kDRd8ZrAZtSiuB3wi9gkIxj9iJ0_IBpf_xiKxIjl8X54YrRTj4R1_cJVIpZIpLnru/s1600/DSCN4383.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTDJ4qr1aTO8jIYWcHSc10R1nLO-0qYXVoIdJoz8ItxbC9IvsPEt8RlVEDysYqKkkkX4SilvyNDa8kDRd8ZrAZtSiuB3wi9gkIxj9iJ0_IBpf_xiKxIjl8X54YrRTj4R1_cJVIpZIpLnru/s1600/DSCN4383.JPG" width="321" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">So, that's just a few of the spaces planned for the second and third levels of the <a href="http://www.dcdesignhouse.com/">DC Design House,</a> April 13 - May 11.  All the info <a href="http://www.dcdesignhouse.com/">here</a>. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>Second Floor<br /><br />Guest Bedroom 1 – Susan Donelson and Sharon Bubenhofer of Cleveland Hall Design, Alexandria, VA<br />Guest Bathroom 1 – Allie Mann of Case Design/Remodeling, Inc., Bethesda, MD and Falls Church, VA<br />Second Floor Family Room – Dennese Guadeloupe-Rojas of Interiors by Design, Silver Spring, MD and Diane S. Taitt of DeSpace Designs, Washington DC<br />Guest Bathroom 2 – Cindy McClure of Grossmueller’s Design Consultants, Washington DC<br />Master Bedroom – Nancy Colbert of Design Partners, McLean, VA<br />Master Walk-In Closet – Deborah Broockerd of Closet Factory of Waldorf, MD<br />Master Bathroom – Cindy McClure of Grossmueller’s Design Consultants, Washington DC<br />Office – Chad Alan of Chad Alan Designs, Washington DC<br /><br />Third Floor<br /><br />Guest Bedroom 3 – Melissa McLay of Melissa McLay Interiors, Severna Park, MD<br />Guest Bathroom 3 – TJ Monahan of ibby/Case Design/Remodeling, Inc., Bethesda, MD/Falls Church, VA<br />Guest Bedroom 4 – Cheryl Lynn Doyle of Doyle Interiors, Washington DC<br />Guest Bathroom 4 – Anne Wenzel of ADW Design, Gaithersburg, MD<br />Back Stairhall – Beth Boggs of C2 Paint, Potomac Paint, Alexandria, Arlington, Chantilly, VA<br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: white; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #8f9294; font-family: century gothic, serif; font-size: medium;"><span style="line-height: 25px;">ALSO - If you're a Polyvore fan there's only four more days left to enter <b>The Pink Pagoda's</b>  </span></span></span><a href="http://www.polyvore.com/art-filled_feminine_with_pink_pagoda/contest.show?id=477343" style="background-color: white; color: #ed3e95; font-family: 'century gothic', serif; font-size: large; line-height: 25px; text-align: justify; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"><b>Project Decorate</b></a><span style="background-color: white; color: #8f9294; font-family: 'century gothic', serif; font-size: medium; line-height: 25px; text-align: justify;"> contest for a chance to win a $500 gift card to Horchow</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #8f9294; font-family: 'century gothic', serif; font-size: medium; line-height: 25px; text-align: justify;">. </span></div>

DC Design House Bare Bones Part 2

A few weeks ago it was the downstairs of the DC Design House Bare Bones tour - now for the upstairs where it's still all about fresh co...

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