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.
Name: Caryn Grossman
Location: Poncey-Highland neighborhood of Atlanta, Georgia
Size: 2,300 square feet
Years lived in: 4
Caryn is back to share more photos of her romantic loft, as requested by you! Her fabulously over-the-top space is in a loft of an old telephone factory warehouse, built in 1936 and listed on the National Historic Register.
Name: Kate & family
Location: Oakhurst neighborhood of Charlotte, North Carolina
We searched for a year and finally found our diamond in the rough. It has undergone many cosmetic renovations until we found out we were going to have a baby. Then we gutted the house and took nine months to open up walls and make a large common area for everyone to hang out in. We love to have close friends & family over and the new space adds great energy to the party.
Name: Chuck and Jessica
Location: Silver Spring, Maryland
Size: 196 square feet
Years lived in: Completed this year, 2009
Chuck is an architect and furniture designer and Jessica is a painter, so their shed was built out of necessity to provide additional workspace behind their home. Built from the ground up and using many salvaged materials, the shed keeps in line with their philosophy on environmental responsibility. And given Chuck's occupation, it's no surprise their shed won the International Shed of the Year award for 2009.
Name: Caryn Grossman
Location: Poncey-Highland neighborhood of Atlanta, Georgia
My home is 2,300 square feet in a converted telephone factory warehouse built in 1936 and listed on the National Historic Register. What I love most about my home, and the building, is that the spaces were left raw, with concrete floors and ceilings, exposed ductwork and original columns, ready for creative expression.
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