Annapolis Home Magazine

09/11/2026

For this primary bathroom renovation in Phoenix, Maryland, the design objective extended far beyond updating finishes or improving aesthetics. The project sought to fundamentally rethink how the space supports the rhythms of contemporary life by transforming the bathroom into an environment centered on restoration, comfort, and intuitive daily living. At the heart of that philosophy was a clear point of view: today’s luxury bathroom is increasingly defined not by excess, but by experience, particularly within the shower itself.

Design: Gramophone Design Build

Photography by Brian Distad.

09/11/2026

09/09/2026

Scroll and take a look at this incredible transformation by Hill and Hunt Architects.

After decades of use as a rental apartment with small studio and storage space, this adaptive reuse project transforms an early 20th century commercial/light industrial building in a historic neighborhood into a modern
home, maintaining the attached industrial scale garage studio to create a live/work environment for the artist owners.

Developing interior spaces with ample natural light and direct visual connections to the exterior which maintain privacy was a critical component of the design. By organizing utility and storage along the party wall, the principal living spaces were able to be located along the two exterior walls. The front elevation, with its glass block filled masonry openings, was protected as a contributing resource within the Mount Vernon Triangle historic district and
was not changed.

The glass block, which had replaced original plate-glass display windows facing the street, provides privacy while allowing natural light for the front facing bedroom. The longer, side elevation was thoughtfully composed with new, large masonry openings and groupings of windows responsive to the new living room, bedroom, and kitchen. The narrow muntin profile of the windows echo the steel windows typical of light
industrial buildings of the early to mid 20th century, a nod to the building’s origin.
A minimal palette and spare detailing were used throughout the interiors.

Design Team: Eric Hurtt, AIA Principal, & Bradley Kaufman, AIA Project Architect, Hill & Hurtt Architects

General Contractor: Dave Flummer, Design/Build Inc

09/06/2026

Not to be missed.! St. John's College, Annapolis Home Magazine, and Grace Cavalieri are the organizers and presenters of this event.

09/05/2026

Coastal Pools is hosting a Fall Coastal Retreat: Hot Tub Showcase, October 2-4, at their Grasonville Design Center, with the main event happening on Saturday, October 3.

Get ready for a relaxed fall experience where guests can explore their hot tub collection, tour the Design Center and outdoor living displays, and get inspiration for extending the backyard season into the cooler months. On Saturday, they will also offer complimentary Rise Up coffee and pastries in the morning, fall photo opportunities, hot dogs and refreshments in the afternoon, giveaways, and more.

09/02/2026

This whole house renovation and addition by The Drawing Board transformed a dark, compartmentalized 1930s Cape Cod residence in Chevy Chase, Maryland, into a light-filled family retreat designed for modern living. The homeowners, a family seeking to remain in their established neighborhood long term, wanted to improve the functionality, flow, and livability of the existing home rather than pursue a tear down.

The project added approximately 1,200 square feet and reimagined the home floor by floor to create brighter, more connected living spaces centered around natural light and views to the surrounding mature landscape.

The renovation carefully balanced existing and new spatial conditions to improve both function and natural light By strategically stacking rooms and varying ceiling heights, the design introduced multiple exposures and natural light into spaces that were once dark and compartmentalized, creating a stronger connection between home and the outdoors.

Architect: Peter Miles, The Drawing Board

Builder: Heb-N-C0 Construction,

09/01/2026

This home, built in 1939, is located in a stately residential area of Washington, DC. Situated atop a hill, it had plenty of natural light and lovely views of the neighborhood below.

The first order of business was to create an oval foyer with a corresponding oval staircase, which required extending the foyer past the front of the house. This created a sweeping staircase encompassing three floors.

A custom design, stenciled onto the floor, creates a border which further emphasizes the new, oval shape of the room. For the walls, we found a Zuber mural depicting a French garden from the 19th century. The lucite balusters create a glam finishing touch, with a glass finial which is original to the house.

Interior Design: Sroka Design
Architect: Overmyer Architects

Kate Wichlinski photography

08/26/2026

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08/26/2026

Originally located along a narrow hallway adjacent to the laundry room, the existing powder room felt disconnected from the surrounding living spaces and lacked both presence and functionality within the home. The redesign focused not only on transforming the visual character of the room, but also on completely reconfiguring the spatial layout, circulation, and architectural detailing of the space.

The footprint was carefully reworked and expanded into adjacent underutilized hallway space to improve accessibility from the main living areas while thoughtfully controlling sightlines from the entry sequence of the home. Particular attention was given to the placement of the doorway, vanity, and toilet to ensure the room felt intuitive and welcoming without immediately exposing the toilet directly from the main hallway. Because the powder room is one of the first interior spaces encountered when entering the home from either the front entry or garage, the design was intentionally conceived as a dramatic “jewel box” moment—an unexpected and immersive experience that would establish the tone of the home beyond.

Interior Design: Gristmill Home/Amy Hasson
Builder: DiZebba and Sons, Inc.
Stone Fabrication: Classic Granite and Marble

Photography: Brian Distab
Styling: Clara Rose Design