DC Dwelling

Washington, D.C.

Living room with green sofa, patterned pillows, a marble coffee table with purple flowers, a large abstract painting on the wall, a large plant, and a white carpet.

Our 'DC Dwelling' project reimagines this family’s first floor and basement into sophisticated, adult-focused spaces. The transformation centered on eliminating kid-centric clutter and infusing each room with color, character, and functionality for adult entertaining. The former kids' playroom now boasts a stylish, sultry dining area, perfect for hosting. Downstairs, a revamped basement features a chic wet bar with a custom rose tap and cozy, inviting seating ideal for family movie nights or entertaining. This family embraced bold choices, creating a memorable, high-impact home that balances elegance with comfort.

Scope
Full Interior Design of First Floor and Basement

Photography
Amanda Archibald

Bright dining room with a large window, dark curtains, a modern chandelier, a dining table with six white chairs, a sideboard with a lamp and flowers, a patterned armchair, a sofa with colorful pillows, a coffee table with books and a bowl, and indoor plants.
A dining room with a wooden table surrounded by white chairs, a window with dark patterned curtains, a sideboard with a white lamp, a flower vase, and a potted plant. There is an abstract painting above the sideboard and a gold picture light.
Close-up of dark-colored curtains with orange horizontal stripes hanging in a window.
Close-up of a table with a white marble top, a brown and beige patterned cushion, and two patterned pillows—one white with black and brown abstract lines, and the other green with white checks.
A modern dining area with a round marble table, beige chairs, and a black bench with patterned pillows, a flower vase, and a bowl of lemons. Overhead is a woven rattan pendant light, and the background features white curtains and black textured wall paneling.
Close-up of a beige upholstered sofa with a cylindrical decorative pillow featuring a red, pink, and white geometric pattern.

“She did it again! After a hugely successful basement redesign for us, one year later, Stephanie, Carolyn, and Brooke transformed the first floor of our home to a spectacular new space. From the entry foyer to the kitchen banquette area, and everything in between including formal dining and living area, we cannot get enough of the amazing energy from this redesign.

Throughout this process, we were continually impressed with the depth of their access to not only furniture, but also fabrics and wall and window treatments which made a tremendous impact on the transformation.”

Molly R.
Homeowner

Living room with modern decor, featuring a wall-mounted black fireplace, patterned chairs, large green plants, and artwork on the wall.
Close-up of decorative pillows with various patterns on a textured orange and white rug against a dark paneled wall.
Modern kitchen with a bar counter, three high chairs with wood and black metal frames and yellow cushions, two framed abstract art pieces on the white wall, black window, and a glass door to the left.
Decorative living room corner with a large chandelier, a wooden console table, a mirror, a potted plant, and a colorful abstract painting on the wall.
Interior view of a bright room with beige walls, two large windows with geometric patterned blinds, a tan velvet bench with three small decorative cushions, a black and white rug, and a green potted plant.
Living room with a beige sectional sofa, multicolored throw pillows, a small table with a potted plant and open magazines, a dark sideboard, a white table lamp, and modern abstract wall art. Small window showing greenery outside.
Living room with olive green velvet sofa, black nesting tables with decorative bowls, and artwork with blue, yellow, and white blocks on the wall.
Close-up of a decorative ottoman with wooden legs and patterned fabric, adjacent to a wooden side table with a potted plant with large green leaves on top, positioned on light wood flooring.

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