Urban Discoveries Blog

The Downtown DC Business Improvement District (BID) recently released its 2007 State of Downtown Report, which shows that the Downtown BID area's economy has remained surprisingly robust in the midst of international and national economic and financial hardships. During 2007, visitors in the Down...

A seemingly small indulgence, rolling shower curtain rings can make a massive difference in bathrooms of any size.  These rings make opening and closing the shower curtain a smooth, streamlined, and luxurious movement. The basic metal design lasts a long time and is an elegant alternative to plas...

One of the most utilitarian rooms in the home, the bathroom often gets overlooked when decorating.  However, a great bathroom with ample and creative storage and a strong sense of personal style can bring an extra bit of pampering to your daily life.  And who doesn't want that?  Storage: Make sur...

Space can be a precious commodity more so in urban areas and the chance to find a spacious residence that is within walking or easy driving distance may be difficult.  At the Trillium-Bethesda this difficulty is addressed with larger than average floor plans, one, two and three-bedroom units with...

One block north of King Street, at 1115 Cameron Street #105, Alexandria, VA is the Prescott, a 64-unit residential condominium that is designed to blend with the Old Town charm yet feature modern amenities. The Prescott offers two-bedroom units with 9-foot ceilings in the living areas, hardwood f...

For a kitchen table that is both eco-friendly and budget-friendly, consider reclaiming a old wooden door.  With a bit of imagination, a few tools, and some time, you'll have a sturdy and original custom piece of furniture that will spark both conversations and imaginations. The first step is to r...

In this housing slump, sellers have increasingly been hiring professional stagers to improve the look and feel of their D.C. condo before putting up that "For Sale" sign.  Stagers are design professionals who organize, decorate, and clean a property to make it more inviting to house-hunters.  Don...

The bathroom is often a small room with a big clutter problem, and it can be a challenge to deal with its space limitations.  To conquer this problem, first get rid of as much as you can, and then explore some of the following options for the rest of your bathroom necessities. Over-the-Sink Stora...

Turnberry Arlington is a 26-story high-rise condominium going up on 1850 North Fort Myer Drive in Arlington, Va. It will be an ideal residence where one can enjoy a vantage view of the Potomac River, Lincoln Memorial, Washington Memorial, Georgetown University and the National Cathedral. Luxury m...

Envisioning your new home or simply making improvements to your residence can be exciting and challenging. The new lighter shade of paint to go with the handsome leather couch, the mosaic tiles in the bathroom - these ideas can get stuck in the mind and leave you impatient to start and finish at ...