Name: Michael & David, 2 dogs Spencer & Renee
Location: North Cleveland Park, Washington, DC
Size: 2,500 square feet
Years lived in: 2.5 years
You loved Michael Hampton's interior designs and watercolor paintings and now we're showing his North Cleveland Park house that he shares with David and their two dogs, Spencer and Renee. The older house has anachronisms that Michael and David wouldn't have chosen, but have learned to love.
Name: Rhoda of Southern Hospitality
Location: Birmingham, Alabama
Being from the South, I'm mostly a traditional decorator, but love to add some fun and sass into the mix whenever I can. I'm also a yardsale and thriftstore hound and have found some great things by re-purposing, re-painting, and generally rehabbing my found items to work in my house. And that makes for a nice eclectic mix, which is much more interesting than just going to the store and buying things new.
Name: Elizabeth & Kevin
Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania — Graduate Hospital neighborhood
Size: 1,600 square feet, 3 BR
Years lived in: 1+ years
Philadelphia is an area that is becoming more and more known for its young, hip and eclectic design scene. Elizabeth & Kevin's Eclectic & Very Narrow Rowhome is a shining example of the fun and youthful direction that traditional row homes are heading!
Name: Rachel
Location: Atlanta, Georgia
Welcome to my college dorm room! In places like college dorm rooms, where everything can feel so cold and manufactured, it was very important to me to create a space that felt very comfortable. I am a lover of art (especially photography), traveling, and interior design.
Name: Joshua
Location: Dupont Circle, Washington DC
I moved in to this tiny studio unit when my brother moved out. He had used an interior decorator, painting the walls a neutral color and finding appropriately matching furniture and carpets. When he moved out, he took everything except the couch, the carpet, and the book case / TV stand.
Name: Gail Vollrath
Location: Washington DC — Old City, Capitol Hill, NE
I'm an artist and have been in my condo for 3 years. The building was built in 1933 and has four units — mine is the largest at 804 square feet. I've got a large art collection and my studio is in my home. The neighborhood is in the Old City section of Capitol Hill, a neighborhood in transition.
Name: Kacy Paide
Location: Rock Creek Gardens neighborhood of Silver Spring, Maryland
I am an Office Organizing Expert who spends her days organizing DC's messiest offices. I always describe my home as "Mid-Century meets Southeast Asia." I'm proud of each room's perfect balance between these two genres.
Name: Supon and pets: Taylor and Cricket the dogs, and Logo the cat
Location: Kalorama neighborhood of Washington, DC
Size: 3,400 square feet
Years lived in: 10 years
Nestled on a serene street between bustling Dupont Circle and regal Embassy Row, Supon's live/work townhouse is as bold and unexpected as it is restful and welcoming. As a graphic designer who has also made waves in the product design world, Supon sees his dwelling as both a homage to his native Thai roots and international travels, as well as a rotating gallery of ideas and inspiration — a balance suited to the house's dual function as his private residence and headquarters for his business, Supon Creative.
Name: Julie and Nate
Location: Potomac Falls, Virginia
Size: 2,000 square feet
Years lived in: 1
Like good Mid-Atlantic residents, Julie and Nate appreciate antiques and a décor reminiscent of our country's early days. What they don't appreciate, however, is a fussy, stuffy interior. Their goal was to keep the spaces airy and light, while incorporating family heirlooms and antiques from local shops.
Location: Federal Center, SW
Size: 8 rooms
As a native Washingtonian in love with the distinct characters of DC's neighborhoods, I have been especially excited for the unveiling of the Washington Design Center's Fall Design House. Each of the eight rooms reflects the designer's luxurious interpretation of a specific historic district in Washington. We're taking notes on how to use the deep, rich color palettes used throughout to usher in the cozy glamor of a DC autumn.
Names: Sara & Pete
Size: 5,000 square feet, including the basement apartment
Years Lived in: 10
Sara and Pete's DC rowhouse is decorated with a mix of antiques and repurposed theater props. The couple has long supported theater companies in DC — including Constellation Theatre and Woolly Mammoth — and have collected and incorporated their favorite stage props into their home.
Name: Layla and Kevin Palmer
Location: Prattville, Alabama
Size: 1,910 square feet
Years lived in: 2 years
Documenting their journey of home renovation, Layla and Kevin Palmer have set out on a mission to create a beautiful, functional, comfortable and inspiring home. Located in Prattville, Alabama this home perfectly blends antique/flea market finds with a subtle nautical style all under a neutral color palette.
Name: Rachael & Cassidy (1-year old Doodle, a Dashchund-Poodle mix)
Location: U Street Corridor, Washington, DC
Size: 1,025 square feet
Years lived in: 2.5
My home is a mini-design lab, where I've tried out many of the inspiring ideas shown on Apartment Therapy. I replaced the barn door with sliding bookcases — my version of a secret passageway — and tried out my favorite colors and ideas. It's a work in progress and you can see which AT ideas I tried out and learn from my mistakes.
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