The Whirlwind at DC Design House

Whoo-wee! All showhouses are a little crazy, but this is getting rediculous! I get a phone call from my partner, Barbara (otherwise known as Mom) that she’s quitting a “little early” because her paint is literally about to blow right off the edge of the scaffolding she’s barely hanging on to in a spring thunder storm. I can’t really hear her because of the crashing thunder and gale force winds, but I’m sure it will be all right. We always finish a project on time.

Now, I want you to remember this when you look up at our glazed ceiling in Andrew Law’s outdoor porch at the DC Design House. Oh, it’s all glamour when you get there, Andrew’s spaces are always impeccable with all the right details, the candles lit, the flowers arranged; and just the right room layout with three doorways and a stair to the gardens. So you would never know the work that goes into these projects!

You have to remember this house is over 100 years old and needed a little loving before the top designers in our region got their hands on it. I’m hoping you all saw the before pictures from Bare Bones day. Did anyone see the master bedroom? Sally Steponkus generously worked her magic in there (and I do mean magic). It went from startling red walls and black carpeting, to subdued creams and little blue.

Sally (very cleverly, I thought) agreed to let us have our way with the built-ins which were straight from the 80’s and stuck out like a sore thumb. A little glaze, some lovely handwork and voila! A pretty piece of furniture with some classic charm and style. Tucked behind that great mantle is more Billet Collins handiwork in the form of a faux stone firebox.

So remember all the hours spent, the imagination and the people who made this historic home a work of art…And say hello to the Eagle for us!

For a sneak peak, check out these two blogs: Apartment Therapy and DC by Design.