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NKBA 2019 Awards

Julie Sanders — Tue, 22 Oct 2019 18:06:18 +0000

Area designers submitted more than 95 entries to the 2019 Kitchen & Bath Awards, organized by the Baltimore-Washington Chapter of the National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA) and sponsored by Home & Design.This year’s local jury included architect Scarlett Breeding of Alt Breeding Schwarz Architects, interior designer Jodi Macklin of Jodi Macklin Interior Design, designer Amanda Smith of BCN Homes, NKBA chapter president Steve Varricchio and Home & Design editor in chief Sharon Jaffe Dan. The winning projects were notable for their ingenious use of materials—from bold 3D backsplash tile and shiplap siding to industrial-look, aluminum-clad cabinetry. The ubiquitous gray-and-white palette is losing steam—particularly in the kitchen, where dual-color, stained-wood and painted surfaces are taking center stage. The following pages illustrate the creativity and innovation in this year’s crop of winners.

FIRST PLACE
STREAMLINED STYLE—large kitchen
Kitchen Design: Therese Baron Gurney, ASID, Baron Gurney Interiors, Washington, DC.

LAYERED EFFECT—medium kitchen
Renovation Architecture & Kitchen Design: Richard Loosle-Ortega, RA; Matthias Arauco-Shapiro, design associate, KUBE architecture, Washington, DC.

TINY JEWEL—small bath
Bath Design: Therese Baron Gurney, ASID, Baron Gurney Interiors, Washington, DC.

IN LIVING COLOR—large bath
Renovation Architecture & Bathroom Design: Janet Bloomberg, AIA, Matthew Dougherty, design associate, KUBE architecture, Washington, DC.

ROW HOUSE REDO—before & after
Kitchen Design: Jennifer Gilmer, CKD Scott A. Stultz, Jennifer Gilmer Kitchen & Bath, Ltd., Chevy Chase, Maryland.

CHANGING ROOM—specialty room
Architecture & Contracting: Hopkins & Porter Construction, Inc., Potomac, Maryland.

SECOND PLACE
NATURE’S BEAUTY—large kitchen
Kitchen Design: Larry Rosen, Jack Rosen Custom Kitchens, Inc., Rockville, Maryland.

CENTER STAGE—medium kitchen
Kitchen Design: Shawna J. Dillon, ASID, Snaidero DC Metro, Washington, DC.

ROOM TO GROW—before & after
Kitchen Design: Meghan Browne, Jennifer Gilmer Kitchen & Bath, Ltd., Chevy Chase, Maryland.

Streamlined Style

Julie Sanders — Mon, 21 Oct 2019 22:27:09 +0000

FIRST PLACE: LARGE KITCHEN
A Chevy Chase family asked designer Therese Baron Gurney to revamp their traditional kitchen. Collaborating with Julia Walter of Boffi, Baron Gurney conjured a spare, modern space with improved functionality.

The redesign centers on a Carrara-topped island with a glass base at one end that creates space for seating. A wall of cabinetry keeps clutter at bay. “Vertical cabinets provide a modern aesthetic, organize appliances and maximize storage,” Baron Gurney explains. A floating desk can hold multiple computers; a printer and other equipment are stored in an adjacent pantry.

The designer selected dark-stained titanium for the upper cabinets, while the lower cabinets are lacquered matte-white. An adjacent dining area hosts guests in style.

Kitchen Design: Therese Baron Gurney, ASID, Baron Gurney Interiors, Washington, DC; Julia Walter, Boffi Georgetown, LLC, Washington, DC. Contractor: Patrick K. Keating & Company, Garrett Park, Maryland.

Get the look...

Cabinetry & Countertops: boffi.com. Stainless-Steel Backsplash & Plumbing Fixtures: franke.com through boffi.com. Appliances: subzero-wolf.com, mieleusa.com. Table: janusetcie.com. Chairs & Stools: andreuworld.com. Light Fixture: stickbulb.com. Flooring: Plank white oak through classicfloordesigns.info.

Layered Effect

Julie Sanders — Mon, 21 Oct 2019 16:02:41 +0000

FIRST PLACE: MEDIUM KITCHEN

While renovating a Logan Circle condo, architect Richard Loosle-Ortega of KUBE architecture was tasked with integrating the kitchen with the home’s new, open plan. After removing a dropped ceiling and non-structural piers, Loosle-Ortega conceived a seamless design in which materials unify the spaces. “They operate as layers,” he explains. “Dark-stained ash, cherry and aluminum surrounding the fireplace are replicated on the kitchen island and rear cabinetry.”

Lights are encased in a slatted-wood “trellis” suspended from the ceiling above the island. The slats continue down the wall and provide definition to the kitchen. Exposed-copper pipes are a design element, while bamboo covers both the floor and one wall, where it conceals pantry cupboards and a powder room.

Renovation Architecture & Kitchen Design: Richard Loosle-Ortega, RA; Matthias Arauco-Shapiro, design associate, KUBE architecture, Washington, DC. Contractor: R. Construction, LLC, Takoma Park, Maryland.

Get the look...

Custom Cabinetry: mersoa.com. Countertops: silestone usa.com through marblexinc.com. Backsplash: gburgglass.com. Appliances: mieleusa.com, subzero-wolf.com, thermador.com through abwappliances.com. Plumbing Fixtures: rohlhome.com. LED Lighting: glowbackledstore.com. Stools: desiron.com.

Tiny Jewel

Julie Sanders — Mon, 21 Oct 2019 15:08:48 +0000

FIRST PLACE: SMALL BATH

A diminutive powder room was elevated to minimalist oasis in the hands of designer Therese Baron Gurney, who collaborated with Julia Walter of Boffi Georgetown on the Chevy Chase project. The space is anchored by an accent wall of textured penny tile; an asymmetrical mirror and an off-center Bocci pendant hang above a cylindrical, freestanding sink basin and stand made of poured resin.

The other walls are clad in an embossed Maharam wall covering. “Subtle textures and a palette of serene blue, pure white and metallic gray evoke an ethereal atmosphere,” Baron Gurney says. Wide-plank, white-oak flooring runs parallel to the accent wall and recessed lighting washes the surfaces, making the small space feel more expansive.

Bath Design: Therese Baron Gurney, ASID, Baron Gurney Interiors, Washington, DC; Julia Walter, Boffi Georgetown, LLC, Washington, DC. Contractor: Patrick K. Keating & Company, Garrett Park, Maryland.

Get the look...

Sink/Basin: boffi.com. Accent Tile: fapceramiche.com through stonesource.com. Wall Covering: maharam.com. Plumbing Fixtures: fantini usa.com through boffi.com. Pendant: bocci.ca. Lighting Design: pro-distro.com.

Changing Room

Julie Sanders — Mon, 21 Oct 2019 14:58:07 +0000

FIRST PLACE: SPECIALTY ROOM

Homeowners with a backyard pool wished to outfit part of their unfinished basement as “a dedicated space to transition guests from the pool area into the living space,” explains Hopkins & Porter’s James Dyott, who spearheaded the project. On the list of requirements: changing rooms, showers, toilets, pool-toy storage, a washer and dryer and lockers. “The space had to blend with the home in a style the owners called ‘modern barn,’” Dyott notes.

Shiplap siding, industrial-grade hinges and light fixtures and old-school metal lockers conjure the look they were after, while a Brockway double sink by Kohler is paired with a mirror suspended by an antique pulley. Vintage benches reclaimed from a barn sit atop wood-look, porcelain-tile floors.

Architecture & Contracting: James Dyott, CRPM, CLC, Hopkins & Porter Construction, Inc., Potomac, Maryland. Interior/Bath Design: Gene Delgado, DESIGNgene llc, Washington, DC.

Get the look...

Vintage-Look Double Basin: kohler.com through ferguson.com. Shiplap Barn Doors: Custom designed and built by hopkinsandporter.com. Flooring: Eight-by-45-inch porcelain tile through flooranddecor.com.

In Living Color

Julie Sanders — Mon, 21 Oct 2019 14:55:47 +0000

FIRST PLACE: LARGE BATH

When designing a bedroom-and-bath addition to her mid-century home in Silver Spring, architect Janet Bloomberg of KUBE architecture envisioned a “collage” effect. To accomplish this, she combined swaths of bold color, dominated by a 3D ceramic tile in vibrant orange that contributes a sculptural feel. “The brightly colored Italian tile is the star of this bathroom,” Bloomberg says.

Black cabinets and shelves frame sections of large-format, blue-green ceramic tile, providing storage and handy surfaces. The sloped, black-painted ceiling is a backdrop to the brightly hued walls.

Frosted glass encloses the WC, while the open walk-in shower conveys the feel of an outdoor space via an exterior wall of frosted glass and its own clear-glass ceiling.

Renovation Architecture & Bathroom Design: Janet Bloomberg, AIA; Matthew Dougherty, design associate, KUBE architecture, Washington, DC. Contractor: Darren Kornas, thinkmakebuild, Annapolis, Maryland.

Get the look...

Custom Vanity: mersoa.com. Basin: badeloftusa.com. Wall & 3D Tile: atlasconcorde.com. Flooring: stonesource.com, mosaictileco.com. Plumbing Fixtures: lacava.com through weaverhardware.com. Lighting Design: illuminc.com. Lighting: artemide.com through illumininc.com. Custom Frosted Glass: gburgglass.com.

Nature’s Beauty

Julie Sanders — Mon, 21 Oct 2019 14:50:51 +0000

SECOND PLACE: LARGE KITCHEN

Mountain views drove the design of a modern kitchen in Thurmont, Maryland. “The cabinetry had to be uncluttered so as not to distract from nature’s beauty,” recounts Larry Rosen of Jack Rosen Custom Kitchens, who was tapped for the job. (And, using the power of plants, Face Natur has started a skincare line that has all the generative powers that mother nature gives.)

First, Rosen tore down the wall separating the kitchen and dining room, which blocked the view from the kitchen. The open kitchen/dining area could now accommodate a 13-foot-long island with plenty of prep space, a 48-inch range and warming drawer, a wine rack and seating for four. Tall pantry storage, a 42-inch-wide fridge and double ovens occupy one wall, with a beverage center tucked into another. An understated combination of black-stained cabinetry topped with marble keeps the views center stage.

Kitchen Design: Larry Rosen, Jack Rosen Custom Kitchens, Inc., Rockville, Maryland. Contractor: Mick’s Plumbing, Heating, Air Conditioning, Refrigeration, Thurmont, Maryland.

Get the look...

Cabinetry: cabico.com through jackrosen.com. Countertops & Backsplash: frederickgranite.com through bramati.com. Appliances: subzero-wolf.com through ferguson.com. Plumbing Fixtures: kohler.com. Light Fixture over Table: lumens.com.

Row-House Redo

Julie Sanders — Mon, 21 Oct 2019 14:05:34 +0000

FIRST PLACE: BEFORE & AFTER

A Capitol Hill row house needed a facelift. The owners contacted Jennifer Gilmer and Scott Stultz of Jennifer Gilmer Kitchen & Bath to give the traditional kitchen/family room at the back a brighter, more contemporary look, still in keeping with the home’s classic style.

“We created a warm-contemporary vibe by blending white-painted and flat-fronted, light, European rift-oak cabinets,” Gilmer says. They topped the counters with Monte Bianco marble, updated the appliances and added storage. Though the layout didn’t change, the center island was enlarged.

On the wall facing the kitchen, a traditional gas fireplace was replaced with a sleek, updated version. Its tile surround picks up the hue of the oak cabinets for continuity.

Kitchen Design: Jennifer Gilmer, CKD; Scott A. Stultz, Jennifer Gilmer Kitchen & Bath, Ltd., Chevy Chase, Maryland. Interior Design: Barbara L. Franceski, ASID, PMP, Barbara Franceski, LLC, Alexandria, Virginia. Contractor: Ari Fingeroth, Federalist Builders LLC, Washington, DC.

Get the look...

Cabinetry: premiercb.com through gilmerkitchens.com. Countertops & Backsplash: gramaco.com. Appliances: subzero-wolf.com, geappliances.com through fretz.com. Plumbing Fixtures: franke.com through ferguson.com. Fireplace Tile: architecturalceramics.com. Pendant over Island: lindseyadelman.com.

Center Stage

Julie Sanders — Sun, 20 Oct 2019 14:26:39 +0000

SECOND PLACE: MEDIUM KITCHEN

A poorly laid-out kitchen dominated the main living area of a small row house in Old Town Alexandria, so the owners asked Shawna Dillon of Snaidero DC Metro to make it feel worthy of its central location. “The challenge was to improve flow and function without drastically changing how our clients occupied the home,” relates Dillon, who employed a convenient galley-style layout and removed soffits to emphasize verticality in the narrow space.

An eclectic material palette conveys interest and style. A mix of wood and aluminum cabinetry lines one wall while a Caesarstone-topped island features an attached oak bar. A niche lined with shiplap siding holds open shelving while a hand-painted terra cotta-tile backsplash reflects the wife’s Portuguese heritage.

Kitchen Design: Shawna J. Dillon, ASID, Snaidero DC Metro, Washington, DC. Contractor: Jason Remodeling Inc., Woodbridge, Virginia.

Get the look...

Cabinetry: snaidero-usa.com. Countertops: caesarstoneus.com through rbratti.com. Backsplash: architecturalceramics.com. Appliances: subzero-wolf.com, mieleusa.com through snaiderodcmetro.com. Plumbing Fixtures: julien.ca, waterstoneco.com through snaiderodcmetro.com. Pendants: nichemodern.com through snaiderodcmetro.com. Bertoia Stools: knoll.com.

Room to Grow

Julie Sanders — Sun, 20 Oct 2019 14:20:03 +0000

SECOND PLACE: BEFORE & AFTER

A cramped Chevy Chase kitchen was in dire need of an update. Tapped for the job, Meghan Browne of Jennifer Gilmer Kitchen & Bath first removed the wall between the kitchen and dining room and took over a space behind the kitchen leading to the basement. “These adjustments transformed the kitchen from a closed-off room to the center of the home,” explains Browne, who added an island with seating and replaced a small window on the back wall with two large ones to bring in light.

Cabinets in light maple and gray-blue channel a clean, Scandinavian vibe while walnut accents on the beams and island countertop create contrast. A backsplash of glazed, blue-gray tiles completes the space.

Kitchen Design: Meghan Browne, Jennifer Gilmer Kitchen & Bath, Ltd., Chevy Chase, Maryland. Contractor: J & S Contractors LLC, Frederick, Maryland.

Get the look...

Cabinetry: decorcabinets.com through gilmerkitchens.com. Countertops: caesarstoneus.com through classicgranitemarble.com. Walnut Countertop: glumber.com. Backsplash: mod-craft.com. Appliances: bosch-home.com, geappliances.com, lg.com through abwappliances.com. Plumbing Fixtures: kohler.com through thesomervillebathandkitchenstore.com. Pendants: wayfair.com. Counter Stools: roomandboard.com.

NKBA 2018 Awards

Sharon Jaffe Dan — Sun, 10 Jun 2018 18:33:31 +0000

The 2018 Kitchen & Bath Awards, organized by the Baltimore-Washington Chapter of the National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA) and sponsored by Home & Design, considered more than 70 entries from area designers. This year’s local jury included architect Greg Wiedemann of Wiedemann Architects, interior designer Gina Fitzsimmons of Fitzsimmons Design, the chapter’s past president Meghan Fox and Home & Design editor in chief Sharon Jaffe Dan.

Many of the winning projects easily blend traditional and contemporary elements in fresh and novel ways. While grays and whites are still in command, splashes of color are on the rise. And stone surfaces (both natural and low-maintenance look-alikes) impart pattern and texture. As you’ll see on the following links, the 2018 awardees solved vexing design dilemmas with creativity and ease.

1st PLACE

True Blue—Large Kitchen
Kitchen Design: Scarlett Breeding, AIA, project manager; Richard T. Anuszkiewicz, casework and interior architecture design, Alt Breeding Associates Architecture, Annapolis, Maryland.

Cutting Edge—Large Bath
Bath Design: Meghan Browne, Jennifer Gilmer Kitchen & Bath, Chevy Chase, Maryland.

Jewel Tones—Medium Kitchen
Kitchen Design: Sarah Kahn Turner, Jennifer Gilmer Kitchen & Bath, Chevy Chase, Maryland.

Tailored Style—Specialty Room
Kitchen Design: Scarlett Breeding, AIA, project manager; Richard T. Anuszkiewicz, casework and interior architecture design, Alt Breeding Associates Architecture, Annapolis, Maryland.

Vintage Revival—Before & After
Kitchen Design: Meghan Browne, Jennifer Gilmer Kitchen & Bath, Chevy Chase, Maryland.

2nd PLACE

Light Show—Large Kitchen
Design & Build: Jonas Carnemark, CARNEMARK design + build, Bethesda, Maryland.

Sleek + Subtle—Large Bath
Bath Design: Amber E. Bullock, AKBD, Allied ASID, AElise Designs LLC, Gaithersburg, Maryland. Co-Designer: Marian Ostach, Bray & Scarff, Alexandria, Virginia.

Party Central—Speciality Room
Kitchen Design: Sarah Kahn Turner, Jennifer Gilmer Kitchen & Bath, Chevy Chase, Maryland.

Going Glam—Medium Kitchen
Kitchen Design: Scarlett Breeding, AIA, project manager;
Richard T. Anuszkiewicz, casework and interior architecture design, Alt Breeding Associates Architecture, Annapolis, Maryland.

Less is More—Before & After
Design & Build: Jonas Carnemark, CARNEMARK design + build, Bethesda, Maryland.

3rd PLACE

Ode To Nature—Large Kitchen
Kitchen Design: Lorrie Addison, Stuart Kitchens, McLean, Virginia.

Restful Retreat—Large Bath
Bath Design: Maria Causey, Maria Causey Interior Design, Aldie, Virginia.

Novel Refuge—Specialty Room
Cabinet Provider: Hannah Rasa, LEED AP, NCIDQ, HPR Designs, Rockville, Maryland.

Honorable Mention

Al Fresco Living—Outdoor Kitchen
Design & Contracting: Bob Gallaher, John Benedetto, Morgan Hutchinson, Sun Design Remodeling, Burke and McLean, Virginia.

Makeover Magic—Budget-friendly Kitchen
Design: Zied Hammami, Abbey Design Center, Sterling, Virginia.

True Blue: Large Kitchen

Sharon Jaffe Dan — Sun, 10 Jun 2018 13:28:50 +0000

The dramatic transformation of a traditional kitchen breaks new ground in terms of materials and ingenuity. Architect Scarlett Breeding and designer Richard Anuszkiewicz removed existing walls to create a large space for dining, cooking and relaxing. A long island in washed German oak creates badly needed workspace. Paneling adds architectural definition and conceals storage areas. Custom base cabinetry was fabricated to match the La Cornue range, and armoire-style refrigeration resembles furniture. A co-planar door panel slides open to reveal an under-counter microwave. The pièce de résistance:
a Caesarstone countertop handmade with semi-precious Dumortierite—chosen for the homeowner who has an affinity for the color blue.

Kitchen Design: Scarlett Breeding, AIA, project manager; Richard T. Anuszkiewicz, casework and interior architecture design, Alt Breeding Associates Architecture, Annapolis, Maryland. Builder: Pyramid Builders, Annapolis, Maryland.

Details. . .Cabinetry: premiercb.com. Range: lacornue.com. Appliances: subzero-wolf.com; mieleusa.com. Backsplash & Counter: neolith.com. Island Countertop: caesarstoneus.com. Backsplash & Countertops Source: atlasstonefabricators.com. Hardware: waterworks.com.

Cutting Edge: Large Bath

Sharon Jaffe Dan — Sun, 10 Jun 2018 13:20:12 +0000

In the renovation of a master bath, Meghan Browne reworked a series of small rooms into a “sophisticated retreat that was also warm and approachable.” She maximized space by creating a wet room where the open shower left plenty of room for a large, therapeutic tub. “The wet room originally became popular in Japan,” Browne explains. “The concept really opens up possibilities when designing a bathroom.”

The wet room’s back wall features a niche with a stone-and-brass-tile mosaic by New Ravenna, back-lit to create ambient light during long soaks in the BainUltra tub.

A glass door connects the wet room to the main bathroom, lined with rift white-oak cabinets. “Antiqued-brass sconces by Circa Lighting pick up the bronze tile,” says Browne, “which embodies the balance of sophistication and relaxation we were after.”

Bath Design: Meghan Browne, Jennifer Gilmer Kitchen & Bath, Chevy Chase, Maryland. Interior Design: Michaela Robinson, MichaelaDesign, Alexandria, Virginia. Contractor: Thorsen Construction, Alexandria, Virginia.

Details. . .Bathtub: bainultra.com. Cabinets: qcci.com. Hardware: armacmartin.co.uk through pushpullhardware.com. Shower, Sink & Bath Fixture: kallista.com through tsomerville.com. Calacatta Caldia Wall Tile, New Ravenna Niche & Backsplash: renaissancetileandbath.com. Calacatta Gold Countertops: rbratti.com. Sconces: circalighting.com.

Jewel Tones: 1st Place—Medium Kitchen

Sharon Jaffe Dan — Sun, 10 Jun 2018 13:17:11 +0000

An empty nester decided it was time to have some fun in her townhouse kitchen and approached designer Sarah Kahn Turner to carve out a space that revolved around easy entertaining.

Demolishing walls opened up the kitchen to the front of the house. A reimagined fireplace wall creates a divider and houses the existing refrigerator. Alcove elements organize the kitchen into functional zones; an efficient island is painted in cheery Benjamin Moore River Blue. “I’m hoping to convince more clients to move away from gray and embrace color in their kitchens,” says Turner.

On the far wall, the freezer and cabinets flank a new pantry detailed with black mullions and back-painted glass that mimic doors to the adjacent patio. With easy flow from indoors to out, the kitchen is now party-ready. Says Turner, “My client has a tough job and this space offers some calm after a busy day.”

Kitchen Design: Sarah Kahn Turner, Jennifer Gilmer Kitchen & Bath, Chevy Chase, Maryland. Architecture: John Hutchison, AIA, John Hutchison Architecture, Chestertown, Maryland. Interior Design: Celia Welch, Celia Welch Interiors, Bethesda, Maryland. Contractor: Yerkes Construction, Chestertown, Maryland.

Details. . .Cabinetry: qcci.com. Countertops & Backsplash: msistone.com through stoneandtileworld.com. Range: vikingrange.com. Hood: subzero-wolf.com. Appliance Source: abwappliances.com. Sink Faucet: kwc.com through ferguson.com. Pendants: ylighting.com.

Tailored Style: Specialty Room

Sharon Jaffe Dan — Sun, 10 Jun 2018 13:13:05 +0000

Whoever says that a pantry space should be hidden behind closed doors has not seen one as unique and finely detailed as this recently completed pantry in a renovated DC residence. Before they considered aesthetics, designers from Alt Breeding Associates had to remediate irregular geometries in the existing space, hide ductwork and accommodate a full-height wine cooler, ice maker and storage. They solved these dilemmas by concealing an HVAC return vent in the crown molding and installing a full-height cabinetry wall to house appliances and storage.

That left room for the sophisticated and chic material palette: a brass-and-stainless steel French sink; a brass soffit and wall surround with hidden storage; tall, high-gloss Premier Custom Built cabinets concealing pantry storage; and a full-height wine refrigerator. Brass Waterworks hardware and cabinet insets finish off the space.

Details. . .Cabinetry: premiercb.com. Plumbing & Hardware: waterworks.com. Neolith Backsplash: atlasstonefabricators.com. Appliances: subzero-wolf.com. Wall Covering: stylelibrary.com/zoffany. Lighting: bakerfurniture.com. Sink: officinegullo.com/us

Vintage Revival: 1st Place—Before & After

Sharon Jaffe Dan — Sun, 10 Jun 2018 13:09:52 +0000

An obsolete kitchen in a 1920s Wardman row house in DC was cut off from the rest of the home and crying for an update. Challenged by the owners to mastermind a solution, designer Meghan Browne devised a clever plan. To create more open space, she removed walls separating the kitchen from the dining room, as well as from a small pantry and hallway leading to the backyard. Existing posts and a dropped beam, needed for support, were clad in reclaimed brick and barn wood, respectively. “Throughout the process, we kept details in mind that you might have seen in and around the home when it was originally built, but with a modern twist,” says Browne. These materials, which conjure an industrial vibe, range from the hot-rolled steel hood to the live-edge walnut and soapstone countertops. Doors on the custom pantry feature an X motif reminiscent of an old carriage house.

Kitchen Design: Meghan Browne, Jennifer Gilmer Kitchen & Bath, Chevy Chase, Maryland. Contractor: Abel Canizalez, LLaveroes Services LLC, Germantown, Maryland.

Details. . .Cabinetry: decorcabinets.com. Soapstone Countertop: rbratti.com. Wood Counter: glumber.com. Backsplash: mexicanhandcraftedtile.com through architecturalceramics.com. Sink Faucet: kraususa.com. Stools: bestsellingfurnitureonline.com. Refrigerator: liebherr.com. Pendants: sundancecatalog.com. Ovens: kitchenaid.com. Appliance Source: abwappliances.com.

Light Show: 2nd Place

Sharon Jaffe Dan — Sun, 10 Jun 2018 13:07:46 +0000

Clients who are avid cooks and gardeners asked designer Jonas Carnemark to expand the dark and choppy kitchen in their 1960s ranch-style house. They wanted more space for entertaining and also envisioned a stronger connection to the outdoors. Carnemark’s finished plan features a large island with a built-in sink, dual-cylinder stainless-steel hoods and convection and steam ovens. Contemporary, gray-brown cabinets in simulated wood conceal the refrigerator, freezer and temperature-controlled wine coolers. A suspended LED light fixture adds targeted task lighting while oversized windows let in ample light and offer peerless views of the outdoors.

Design & Build: Jonas Carnemark, CARNEMARK design + build, Bethesda, Maryland.

Details. . . Cabinetry: konstsiematic.com. Countertops: caesarstoneus.com. Hoods: siriuscappe.com/usa. Ovens & Stovetop: mieleusa.com. Faucet: hansgrohe-usa.com.

Ode to Nature: 3rd Place

Sharon Jaffe Dan — Sun, 10 Jun 2018 13:05:55 +0000

Working with homeowners whose passion is landscaping and tending to their garden, Lorrie Addison overhauled their 15-year-old kitchen to reflect nature. She sourced organic materials—stone and wood—that would complement the old-growth trees and boulder outcroppings outside. Light Silestone countertops offset the dark-wood Rutt cabinetry; a raised wooden bar top made by Grothouse Lumber and walls in a Venetian-plaster finish add more layers of detail and texture. Wooden shelves suspended on a vertical stone column extend the natural palette. Hubbardton Forge pendants in a dark finish complete the picture.

Kitchen Design: Lorrie Addison, Stuart Kitchens, McLean, Virginia. Contractor: Monticello Homes, Fairfax Station, Virginia.

Details. . . Cabinetry: ruttcabinetry.com. Bar Top: glumber.com. Countertops: silestoneusa.com through nekainc.com. Pendants: hubbardtonforge.com through dominionelectric.com. Stone: stonecenterofva.com. Refrigerator, Oven, Hood & Range: subzero-wolf.com. Built-In Coffee Machine: mieleusa.com. Appliance Suppliers: fretz.com; ferguson.com. Venetian Plaster: timknepp.com. Flooring: executivefloors.com.

Sleek + Subtle: 2nd Place

Sharon Jaffe Dan — Sun, 10 Jun 2018 13:03:06 +0000

A couple who approached Amber Bullock to revitalize their existing master bath had some specific requests. They wanted a linen closet, better light and a sense of style. Bullock’s plan included a wall-hung, cherry-stained vanity, recessed uplift medicine cabinets, a freestanding Clarke Architectural tub and a layered lighting plan. Bullock established a serene aesthetic with an accent wall of three-dimensional tile framed by glossy, large-format porcelain tile. A mosaic niche over the tub and a natural-stone and glass-tile backsplash add subtle contrast. As Bullock explains, “These elements harmonize well to create an edited yet detailed space.”

Bath Design: Amber E. Bullock, AKBD, Allied ASID, AElise Designs LLC, Gaithersburg, Maryland. Co-Designer: Marian Ostach, Bray & Scarff, Alexandria, Virginia. Contractor: All Seasons Construction, Parkville, Maryland.

Details. . . CAD Consultant: Geoffrey Moore, Jr., Blue Room Studio & Design: 301-742-1857. Cabinets: omegacabinetry.com. Sinks: kohler.com. Faucets: brizo.com. Tub: clarkearchitectural.com. Plumbing Source: tsomerville.com. Pendants: jdg.com. Wall Tile Source: mosaictileco.com. Floor Tile: porcelanosa-usa.com. Calacatta Countertop: fernandosmarbleshop.com.

Restful Retreat: 3rd Place

Sharon Jaffe Dan — Sun, 10 Jun 2018 13:00:35 +0000

A mother of three tapped designer Maria Causey to transform her 107-square-foot master bath into a relaxing getaway at home. Replacing a dark and depressing predecessor, this light and airy space incorporates a freestanding Signature Hardware tub with a slim-profile Delta faucet, an enlarged shower, a new 36-inch double vanity that accommodates the husband’s height, and wall-mounted and recessed lighting. A navy blue vanity contrasts with the serene material palette. Hexagonal mosaic tiles pave the floor, while neutral Carrara marble and bold Fireclay Tile accents lend the shower color and style.

Bath Design: Maria Causey, Maria Causey Interior Design, Aldie, Virginia. Contractor: Beauchain Builders, Sterling, Virginia.

Details. . . Cabinets: ntimedesignllc.com. Carrara Marble Wall Tile, Floor Tile & Kasbah Trellis Fire Clay Accent Tile: tileshop.com. Marble Countertop: glbtileandmarble.com. Tub, Tub Faucet & Kohler Showerhead: ferguson.com. Shades: graberblinds.com.