Stories

A Breeze Blows Through It

A Breeze Blows Through It Ranch House Reconceived on Prospect Bay By Kymberly Taylor  |  Photography by Steve Buchanan     When a homeowner purchased a 1960s rancher on a large, wooded lot on Prospect Bay, she faced a dilemma.

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Spacious at Minimum Square Footage

Spacious at Minimum Square Footage By Dylan Roche  |  Photography by Steve Buchanan   “Sometimes the smallest projects are the hardest projects… [The homeowners] have the same needs as a 6,000-square-foot house.” –  Jonathan Rivera, Architect   Take a walk

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3 Interior Designers

3 Interior Designers By Dylan Roche   Like a superior artist, architect, or landscaper, an accomplished interior designer has a distinct vision and style. Everyone talks about making their client happy—and that they should. But… the whole point in hiring

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My Favorite Room

My Favorite Room   Annapolis Home invited a builder, an interior designer, and a designer specializing in fabrics and window treatments to share a recent room they are especially fond of. One is an elegant kitchen on Capitol Hill, another

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The High-Heeled Gardener | Iris: Goddess of the Rainbow

  By Kymberly Taylor   If one pays close attention, nature communicates the divine. The regal bearded iris, with its astonishing ruffles, is particularly eloquent. When my iris bloomed en masse for the first time, I stood in a state

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Straight Up on Dining Out | Dry 85

By Christine Fillat   We went to DRY 85 on a tip from a friend who said it has good steak and burgers. The fact that the Main Street location has been here since 2014 is a nod to its

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Set for Summer

Set for Summer Photography by Tony Lewis Jr.     Annapolis Home asked Amanda Chando, Owner and Creative Director of Details + Design, to set a summer table for us and share her thought process about what makes a dinner

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Artful Frolic in the Pool

Artful Frolic in the Pool By Kymberly Taylor Photography by Richard Powers Photography     It may be hard to believe, but this expressive and bright indoor pool room has a dark past—when it comes to walls and decor, that

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A Storied Farmhouse in Annapolis

A Storied Farmhouse in Annapolis By Walinda West  |  Photography by David Burroughs     Even without land or a location in mind, Jeffrey Dawson and his partner, Rhonda Dunkins, knew their dream home would be “modern farmhouse.” The traditional

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A Farmhouse Abstracted

A Farmhouse Abstracted By Dylan Roche  |  Photography by David Burroughs     Some traditions stand the test of time for good reason. It was with this thought in mind that Marta Hansen of Hansen Architects designed the residence of

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