house: Design House Consumer Day - 05/06/08 10:17 AM
In April I blogged about the Design House which was open through May 11, 2008.  For those individuals who were unable to attend, you have been granted a reprieve... Come visit the Washington Design Center on Saturday, May 17 for their Design House Consumer Day.  Not only will you have the opportunity to tour the design house for an up-close look, but you can also meet the designers and discuss your design needs on the spot!  In addition, you can spend the day shopping ten beautiful luxury kitchen, bath, stone, tile, and appliance showrooms.  Throughout the day there will be product … (0 comments)

house: Children’s Hospital Design House - 04/18/08 02:54 AM
The work of top designers isn’t reserved only for the rich and well-connected.  This spring, fifteen of the nation’s top designers will showcase their talents by transforming a historic house in Georgetown to benefit Children’s National Medical Center. 
From Saturday, April 19 through Thursday, May 11, you will be able to tour Children’s Hospital Design House at 3014 P Street, NW.  It is a wonderful opportunity to admire the work of talented professional, and maybe even be inspired to try some of their ideas in your own home.  The house will also be featured as part of the Georgetown House … (0 comments)

house: Beautiful, in Spite of it all! - 04/16/08 08:17 AM
At one point or another, I'm sure we've all complained that our house is way too small.  After taking a look inside Alexandria's Spite House, you may be in awe of how much space you actually do have. 
Located in historic Old Town Alexandria, the Spite House was built in 1830 and was designed to keep traffic out of a narrow alley.  The home is two stories, 25 feet deep and 7 feet wide.  With only 325 square feet, it puts many complaints about cramped living spaces to shame.  In fact, the house doesn't even have its own walls - the … (3 comments)

 

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