DC Modern Farmhouse

Washington, D.C.

A cozy sitting area with a blue armchair, a small wooden side table with a vase of yellow tulips, a piece of abstract artwork on the wall, and a partially visible curtain with large decorative tassels next to a window.

Maintaining the tension between the traditional and contemporary was the name of the game in our latest residential project for a young, Northwest DC-based family of five. With a love of modern art and little trepidation around bold patterns, our clients gave us room to play with lively patterns, colors and textures that feel family-friendly and sophisticated at the same time. And since their new house includes multiple floors and expansive square footage, we also helped with practical solutions, like a built-in bar with custom millwork in the upstairs owner’s suite for easy access to coffee or refreshments at any hour. The result is a bright, beautiful home that feels fun and functional, perfect for making memories in the years to come.

Scope
Full Interior Design, Furnishing, and Art Curation 

Photography
Stacy Zarin Goldberg

Artwork
Merritt Gallery & Renaissance Fine Arts & LewAllen Galleries

Living room with purple armchairs, navy blue sofa, a coffee table with a pink flower vase and books, a fireplace, and built-in shelves with decorative items and books, bright natural light.
A modern dining room with a round black table, six white chairs, a large floral centerpiece, a large mirror on a blue abstract art wall, and a window with curtains.
Interior view of a modern home stairway with wooden steps, glass and black metal railing, abstract wall art, a wooden console table with flowers and a lamp, and potted plant on a hardwood floor.
Decorative living room corner featuring a large abstract painting, a wooden console table with books, a small sculpture, a flower arrangement, and a beige chair with a dark wooden leg.
Living room corner with a pink armchair, small side table, an abstract painting on the wall, a built-in bar area with dark cabinets, a mini refrigerator, and decorative shelves with plants, framed artwork, and drinking glasses.

“We can not recommend SB and her team more highly! We LOOOVE how our house came out and thoroughly enjoyed working with her throughout the entire process. The final result is above and beyond what we could expect. She married our desire for color in a classy, comfortable way and turned it into a “WOW!” Even with all the Covid delays, she was able to find substitutes when necessary auto create an amazing final result. She tackled 6,000 square feet and made it seem like a “home.” And even helped with our outdoor space! And she and her team were so fun to work with—they would hold my hand when needed and force decisions when we needed. You will not be disappointed if you hire SB and her team!”

Amy M. & Michael G.
Homeowners

A bedroom with a large bed that has a dark blue headboard, white bedding, and multiple pillows. Two wooden nightstands with lamps, a small sculpture, and a vase with pink flowers. Large windows behind the bed with trees outside, a beige armchair with a pink pillow, and a small upholstered bench at the foot of the bed.
A modern white kitchen with a large island counter, black bar stools, and gold pendant lighting fixtures. There are white cabinets with glass doors, a window with blinds, and various kitchen utensils and decor on the counters.
Kitchen nook with window seat, purple and green pillows, table with pink orchids, bananas, and limes, and black chairs, with white cabinets and a blue rug.
A cozy living room featuring a purple velvet armchair with a brown pillow, a small wooden side table with a vase of purple flowers, a large potted plant in a wicker basket, and two beige decorative wall hangings with tassels on a light-colored wall. In the background, there is a hallway with a wall art of a penguin and a person standing nearby.
A wine cellar with purple walls, wooden wine racks holding various wine bottles, a small round dining table, and a side table with a bottle of wine, glasses, and a bowl of green apples. There is modern artwork and warm lighting fixtures.
An entryway with a patterned gray wallpaper, a white door, and a wall mirror. There are pink and blue rain boots on a wooden floor, a gray striped rug, and a small wooden table with a potted plant. A basket and a framed pink artwork of bunnies are visible in the adjoining room.
This image shows a well-organized home office with a dark blue built-in bookshelf, a wooden desk with a plant, a black office chair, a small white pouf, and a leather sofa. There are large windows letting in natural light and a blue rug on the floor.
Interior view of a staircase with wooden steps and black metal and glass railing, an art piece made of black knots on the wall, a wooden entry table with a green and white lamp, yellow tulips in a vase, and a candle.
Interior view of a home with a staircase, a woman standing on the stairs, a side table with a lamp and a plant, a large abstract painting on the wall, and wooden flooring.
Modern living room with four teal velvet armchairs around a round white coffee table with a green plant and books. Abstract colorful artwork hangs on the white wall behind.
A colorful children's bedroom with a rainbow painted on the wall, a white bunk bed with stuffed animals, a small purple dress on a stand, and a cream sofa with decorative pillows. There are framed unicorn artworks on the wall, and a window with a roller shade.
Child's bedroom with a rainbow mural on the wall in pastel colors. Features a white dresser, a pink bean bag chair, a clothing rack with a purple princess dress, a pink and wood small stool, and stuffed animals on the floor.
A room with a wooden desk, two transparent chairs, and wall art. On the desk are books, a white vase with white flowers, a desk lamp with a horse figure, and an open magazine. There are plush toys and a pair of pink shoes on the floor in front of the desk.
A child's bedroom with a bed, pillows, and stuffed animals, a blue toy dinosaur on a white table, window with shades, and wall art featuring a dinosaur.
A cozy bedroom featuring a beige upholstered bed with decorative pillows, a beige blanket, and white bedding. There are wooden nightstands with matching lamps on each side, a window with white curtains, and a vibrant pink bookshelf filled with decorative objects, books, and baskets. A large abstract painting hangs above the bed, and a rectangular mirror is on the wall to the right.