Little by little: A trio of city homes maxing out square footage
Beyond the county line, it’s not uncommon in our area to find lavish estates with square footage numbering in the thousands. But as these city dwellers know, good things sometimes […]
Blank slate: How white walls can save a space
It’s a not-so-secret design secret that mirrors can help open up a dark space. But, says WKNDR Design owner Becky Seager, in some cases, white walls can deliver the same […]
The big update: Scott Weiss creates a farmhouse’s new wing
With six previous renovations under their belts, Frank and Rebecca Gristina had lots of practice sizing up old houses. When Rebecca, accompanied by her mother, came to see a 1906 […]
Back to school: VMDO pushes the envelope on educational design
Since it began in 1976, VMDO—the firm that won Best Architect in this year’s Best of C-VILLE reader poll—has come a long way. And it’s established itself as a part […]
The big screen: 7 reasons a screened porch is a must-have for summer (and fall)
A screened porch just might be the perfect marriage of indoors and out. There you sit (or lie or swing). Rain and bugs can’t get to you. But—who was the […]
Slow evolution: On an Albemarle property, global ideas take root
Most gardens reflect a gardener’s care and dedication. At the Albemarle home of Lucy and Robert Huff, the landscape is also, in a sense, a gallery of souvenirs. The couple […]
The refinish line: A little paint goes a long way
To make something from nothing requires a certain amount of optimism. To make something from something? That requires some elbow grease. No problem, says designer Caroline Faulconer, who regularly takes […]
Open for business: Brooks Y designers aim for clarity
When Piedmont Family YMCA CEO Jessica Maslaney was still a program director for the Y back in 2009, she tagged along on a tour of regional Y facilities with local […]
Entry to paradise: Schuyler’s Quarry Gardens get a proper introduction
Local lovers of native plants have a new mecca: the Quarry Gardens in Schuyler, where owners Armand and Bernice Thieblot opened 40 acres of native habitat to visitors just this […]
Sitting pretty: Tucked into colorful gardens, a curvy Berryville pool
Low stone walls, a stone deck and lots of ornamental plants create a natural feel. But the pool zone doesn’t lack for convenience: A pergola at one end shelters an […]