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Melissa McLay Interiors was thrilled to assist in furnishing their client’s stunning new home, a farmhouse dating back to the early 1800s. With mature English gardens and expansive meadow views, the property offered unmatched charm. We encouraged our clients to purchase it, confident we could seamlessly blend their contemporary furniture with its traditional style. We revitalized the home with fresh paint, wall coverings, lighting, furniture, and window treatments, creating harmony between modern comfort and heritage beauty.
melissa@melissamclayinteriors.com | 410.262.6205
For many years, the homeowner of this oceanfront home in Bethany Beach dreamed of creating a place for friends and family to gather. Stephanie Simmons of Karen Renée Interior Design helped bring this special dream to fruition. Simmons says the homeowners wanted to incorporate different shades of blues, from navy to accents of aqua. In the great room, Simmons started with textiles, specifically the navy and cream pillows and sofa upholstery. Natural linens and textures add layers of interest and complement furnishings that have a relaxed coastal vibe. The décor throughout the house calls to mind natural elements you would see strolling along the shoreline. Comfortable seating is arranged to encourage conversation and enjoy breathtaking ocean views. | Project Design by Stephanie Simmons
karenreneeinteriors.com | 410.647.0435
This vibrant contemporary design in Georgetown showcases a fresh minimalist approach, with interior architectural finishings tailored to amplify open spaces. Designer Courtney Griffin and the team at Interior Concepts emphasized the unique blend of bold colors, geometric forms, and textured layers that define this project’s sophisticated atmosphere.
Based in Annapolis, Interior Concepts, Inc. is a full-service design firm that specializes in creating for their clients bespoke custom designs with the highest level of talent and service.
design@interiorconceptsinc.com | 410.224.7366
C. Newman Interiors is a full service interior design firm specializing in creating elegant, personalized spaces that reflect the unique tastes and lifestyles of each client.
Functionality and style were prioritized in this kitchen renovation featuring a large walnut island with modern pendant lights, unlacquered brass hardware, and beautiful Italian marble. Thoughtful upgrades and sophisticated design elements have made a dated kitchen into a stylish and practical family space.
Interior Design: C. Newman Interiors • Kitchen Design: Tracy McGuinness, CKBD, Kitchen Encounters • Builder: Gate One Builders • Architecture: Stacey Manis, SHM Designs • Photography: Donna Weaver • Headshot by Heather Crowder
cnewmaninteriors.com | 410.507.1308
With 75 percent of her clientele living on the water, designing waterfront homes is a specialty of Gina Fitzsimmons. Principal of Annapolis-based Fitzsimmons Design Associates, she has been creating beautiful spaces on the shores of the Chesapeake Bay for more than 25 years.
Fitzsimmons has been featuring her “Coastal Casual Look” in Palm Harbor, Florida near Tampa. She will continue to travel between Annapolis and Florida on a regular basis, designing for her new and existing clientele.
gina@fitzsimmonsdesign.com | 410.269.1965
A sophisticated botanical wallpaper, moody color-drenched walls, and playful block prints bring new life to this classic Murray Hill home designed by Courtney Mullen, principal of Courtney Mullen Interiors. Courtney wanted to honor the home’s traditional roots while giving it a fresh look for a young family. Now, each room bursts with approachable, layered details and unique patterns.
Mullen’s aesthetic can best be described as classic and fresh. She is known for mixing modern and traditional styles while placing the utmost importance on function and comfort.
courtneymulleninteriors.com | 703.851.1507
Our company’s goal is to create multilayered and memorable spaces that are both inviting and opulent. Our design approach is to always respect history, place, and architecture while taking chances and staying focused on all details.
Katalin’s biggest inspirations are art, fashion, and travel. Katalin’s travels around the world keep her constantly soaking up unique designs, structural shapes, and historical architecture from which she draws inspiration for her next project.
Katalin launched her furniture line in 2021, which is manufactured in the USA and Hungary. It is now a growing collection that is both forward-thinking and unexpected, with a nod to the Art Deco and Art Nouveau influences.
katalin@farnadyinteriors.com | 443.822.3248
Extraordinary goes without saying. But functional and livable makes this space special. Embodying close attention to detail, with accents of the shore both inside and out, this home is an invitation to settle in for a breezy summer’s evening or come in from the cold to a warm cozy fire. Home design focusing on bringing the unique personality of the owners to life. Seriously comfortable. Seriously livable. Seriously Sari. Interior designs that work for you.
megan@seriouslysariinteriors.com | 203.927.3225
As Kate McKay Designs approaches their 10th year in business, Kate, the owner and operator of the Annapolis-based small residential/commercial interior design studio, is full of gratitude to be designing spaces and truly doing what she loves to do. Kate has designed homes reaching as far as Maine with her distant decorating service, to Washington, DC, the Eastern Shore and various locations in the Annapolis area. Kate McKay Designs specializes in blending the old with new and natural elements, too. She brings innovative ideas and provides services that complement every new, current, and past client alike.
kate@katemckaydesigns.com | 301.848.0624
Recognized as one of the premier Annapolis area design firms specializing in large scale home renovations and luxury interiors, Laurie and her team seamlessly work with a talented group of trades and craftsmen to execute a bespoke design for their clients
This award-winning project included a top-to-bottom design by Laurie and her team. Sitting on a bluff overlooking the Severn River, Laurie explains that the water views were the first priority when laying out the new floorplan. Finishes needed to be organic, refined and comfortable. “Since this was to be their forever home, we really needed to make sure it felt like a relaxed oasis for their family to enjoy for years to come,” says Laurie, “but we also wanted to be sure to incorporate the sleek and minimalist style of the homeowners. | Photography by Laura Visioni Photography
laurie@taylorhartdesign.com | 410.507.1602
The owners of this historic home in downtown Annapolis wanted a patriotic theme throughout with a coastal nod. We certainly delivered with red, white and blue in every space and a salute to the Naval Academy! A softer blue grasscloth wallcovering creates the backdrop for the living room. The room is filled with local nautical artwork and many stars and stripes in the Thibaut, Kravet, Schumacher and Scalamandre fabrics. The various textures and finishes anchor the room: from the brass and rattan light fixtures to the walnut brown game table and the Palecek wrapped lounge chair.
“Anchors Aweigh!”
simplywesley.com | 443.994.6757
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Vol. 15, No. 5, 2024