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Custom Home – McLean, Virginia

Assisted with initial plans review for this 12,000 sq. ft. very unique colonial. Reviews resulted in significant modifications and improvements in space arrangement. Provided suggestions throughout construction phase. This exceptional home includes a two story billiards room, exquisite Tanglewood conservatory, an indoor golf/tennis practice facility, and very special kitchen with English custom made oak cabinets. Specialty English custom made cabinets also installed in butler’s pantry and family room. Provided advice, guidance, and assistance with all selections to include lighting, plumbing fixtures, appliances, paint colors, tile and stone, carpeting, window treatments, artwork, and furnishings. Completed project nominated for National Builders annual competition.

Renovation and Expansion 100 year old Victorian Farm House – Vienna, Virginia

Major renovation and expansion of a 3000 sq. ft., 100 year old Victorian Farm House into a modern 12,000 sq ft. Victorian Farm House.Project involved utilization of original materials (windows and flooring) finishes selections, paint schedule, lighting (interior and exterior), appliance selection, hardware (builders and decorative), furnishings, artwork, and accessories. Selected items of furniture custom made from plans circa 19th C. Specialized spaces include wine cave, bar, billiards room, and game room.

Custom Home – Vienna, Virginia

Interior furnishings, window treatments, carpeting, and specialized finishes in new, 8000 sq. ft., colonial. Custom made furnishings and elaborate faux painted ceiling provided for elegant music room. Classic French antique secretaire imported for this lovely home.

Classic Stone Manor House

Upperville, Virginia
One year renovation project on a 300 acre horse farm involving 7000 sq.ft. stone manor house. Home improvement involved expansion, new kitchen, family room, laundry and powder room. Other work included replace/upgrade all electrical systems, plumbing, and heating/cooling systems. Provided recommendations for tile, plaster, windows, doors, hardware, replacement plumbing fixtures, lighting fixtures, cabinetry and appliances as well as paint selections and new furnishings. Assisted with decisions on millwork—mouldings and casings–selections.

Heidelberg, Germany – Officers’ Club Dining Room

Designer for complete renovation of 300-person dining room at the Officers Club, Heidelberg, Germany. Club supported the U.S. Army Europe Headquarters and staff. The dining room redesign included every aspect -from lighting, wall covering, paints, window treatments, carpeting, furnishings, moveable walls, and china to silverware. Close coordination with local (German) engineers and craftsmen was required during renovation and installation phases. Sources included suppliers in England, continental Europe, and the United States. Schedule and coordination were demanding and challenging to successfully meet established grand opening date.

Ft. Belvoir, Virginia

Senior Officers Quarters – Developed the design for renovation of kitchens in 80 sets of senior officer’s quarters at Ft. Belvoir, Virginia. The quarters were built in the 1930s and the kitchens had not been upgraded in 20 years. The design exploited modern appliances and the improved efficiencies provided by high quality cabinetry.

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