Browse articles by: Sherry Moeller

A Vision of Serenity: If Chip Barclay hadn’t taken a wrong turn on a residential street in Mc...; Summer 2007

Drawing on Details: Mary Douglas Drysdale knows one speed – high. “They call me ̵...; Summer 2007

International Architecture Inside the Beltway: The Japanese pagoda at the school was originally the Chi Psi Upsilon sorority...; Summer 2007

The Making of a Masterpiece: If a Tuscan-style villa could be established in Virginia’s countryside,...; Summer 2007

Outside The Box: Think Finnish. Think log home. Think outside the box. That’s what Tom Lippo a...; Winter 2008

Almost Always Entertaining: When Mark Bisnow isn’t working on highly crafted e-newsletters, he’s at home ...; Winter 2008

Simply Sophisticated: For someone who typically frets over home furnishing decisions, Harrison Rohr...; Winter 2008

Channeling Light: The recurring theme of this contemporary addition is openness – in space and ...; Winter 2008

An Eye For Order: Even for someone who has always been organized, if you don’t have the tools t...; Winter 2008

Atmosphere: The owners of a traditional colonial in Montgomery County, MD, interviewed ma...; Fall 2007

Simply Glowing: As we move into the holiday season with barely a chance to prepare, let alone...; Early Winter 2007

Navigating A Coastal Renovation: Following in footprints can be a painstaking process, especially when conside...; Fall 2007

Dining Decorum: After her first trip to Italy, Lisa Tureson, decorative artist and owner of F...; Early Winter 2007

Time to Unwind: If the heart of the home is the main floor, then the lower level may just be ...; Early Winter 2007

The Call of the Country: Colonial and traditional-style homes are not typically what you think of when...; Early Winter 2007

Luxe Living: If you think you’re in a Manhattan loft when you visit Midtown North’s Cobalt...; Early Winter 2007

Annapolis by Candlelight: Curvilinear streets and specimen trees preserved from the early 20th century ...; Early Winter 2007

Less Energy, More Design: Whether constructing a boutique condominium building or a larger condo comple...; Fall 2007

Shape the Landscape: What would area experts select for their own personal dream pools? “A perimet...; Fall 2007

One Stone At a Time: When Mark and Kelly Knebel set out to build their family home in Northwest, D...; Fall 2007

Private Quarters: One can be close and yet feel far away in today’s condominiums where expansiv...; Winter 2008

Spare Serenity: Sunlight streams into the ground level of a Spout Run home and accents a sing...; Early Spring 2008

An Equestrian Community: Toll Brothers has opened its equestrian community in Upper Marlboro, MD, offe...; Early Spring 2008

Hollywood Glamour in Arlington: Dolly Howarth considers function at all stages of design, although the elegan...; Early Spring 2008

Front and Center: You can be in town and still find green space along the edge, says Pat Haley,...; Early Spring 2008

What's Circulating Around Bethesda: If you want to get around Bethesda, MD, and take in the sights, shops, and re...; Early Spring 2008

Condos Beyond Compare: With the number of buyers down,inventory up, and median sales prices of condo...; Early Winter 2006

From Garden Inspired to Exotic: Whether you’re entertaining two or 22 this holiday season, we’d like to share...; Early Winter 2006

A Festival of Fireplaces: To help you get a head start on holiday decorating, Washington Spaces invited...; Early Winter 2006

Immediate Occupancy: The changing real estate market is not a surprise to John Eric, Realtor with ...; Early Winter 2006

Living a Dream: Norm and Linda Snyder weren’t alone in their quest to build their dream home....; Early Winter 2006

Built to Last: Part researcher, part builder, part Realtor, Carole Levin knows the ropes whe...; Fall 2006

A Growing Trend: One can’t always measure a space by square footage; it’s what homeowners make...; Fall 2006

A Marriage of Contemporary and Country: After living in Great Falls for 30 years and selling and buying homes for 17 ...; Fall 2006

Pause for Effect: Maybe it’s a contemporary crystal chandelier that surprises guests as they en...; Fall 2006

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Under the Umbrella: When asked, “What did you do on your summer vacation?,” many area residents m...; Fall 2006

Up for the Challenge: ForrestPerkins, IK&F Inc. and Caché Furnishings Inc., and Fall 2006

Going the Distance: It’s as if a plein-air artist captured a moment in time and painted the lands...; Summer 2006

In With the Old, In With the New: While some condominium owners want to stay put due to great locations, they o...; Summer 2006

Instruments of Design: In a north-facing Bethesda studio high above the Potomac River, Architect Mar...; Summer 2006

Keep the Karma: Tear down and reconstruct from scratch? Restructure and renovate? Or rebuild ...; Summer 2006

Rotating Art: Does your artwork evoke “ambivalence about chaos versus order, aging versus y...; Summer 2006

Fresh Air Style: Making the Outdoor Space the Family Place

With wintertime vist...; Early Winter 2004

The Latest Trends are Loud & Clear: Residential homes are being connected in new ways these days with advances in...; Early Winter 2004

A Glorious Intervention: An ingenious transformation has taken place on the corner of Maryland Avenue ...; Winter 2005

Side by Side: Dressed in a tuxedo, the florist’s courier delivered one dozen long-stem red ...; Winter 2005

Making the Connection: In the building business in the Washington metropolitan area for more than 30...; Winter 2005

Crystal Color: Squares, spirals and slivers form the new shapes of chandeliers by Schonbek W...; Early Winter 2004

From Bones to Beautiful: From bones to brawn to beautiful, one Capitol Hill Victorian in the Eastern M...; Early Winter 2004

The Arrival of Spaces: It’s clear there is a method, an art to achieving a room’s “sense of arrival....; Early Winter 2004

The Language of the City Dweller: “A buffet of new projects” keeps the current condo market hot, according to D...; Early Winter 2004

The Right Angle: Featuring luxury single family, townhome and manor home communities throughou...; Early Winter 2004

The Total Package: Hong Kong & North Bethesda have something in common – the Hong Kong finis...; Early Winter 2004

Vintage Voltage: With varying shades of violet depicting a whimsical facade, The Brass Knob co...; Early Winter 2004

Finding the Focus: When one of the owners of the renovated Great Falls home couldn’t quite descr...; Winter 2005

Sleek & Sassy: With “a city feel,” Winchester Homes’ Capital Series townhomes at South Villa...; Winter 2005

Out of Town, but In Touch: With a menu meant for sharing, it’s no wonder that Share restaurant in New Yo...; Winter 2005

One Cool Club: You can leave the club mentality at the door. It’s not inside Blue Gin. You w...; Winter 2005

Archways to Automation: With five children and three grandchildren, JoAnn and Geaton DeCesaris, Jr., ...; Winter 2005

Fresh Starts: There’s something to be said for not bringing “gems” with you when you move. ...; Spring 2006

Virginia Idol: All things seem possible in Basheer & Edgemoore’s Davenport model at The ...; Early Winter 2004

Check Out What's New in Garage Gear: This is not the first garage that GarageTek has upgraded for Gabrielle and he...; Early Spring 2005

On the Horizon: By studying the housing market in the Washington, DC, Maryland and Virginia a...; Early Spring 2005

A Legacy on the Ground: When Rees Jones, president of Rees Jones Inc., Golf Course Design, and Keith ...; Early Spring 2005

Moving In: “Washington is an exciting city now,” says Michael Darby, who along with Jeff...; Early Spring 2005

Charming Hosts, Charming Home: Waterfalls along one stone wall cascading into the new heated pool create soo...; Early Spring 2005

Art in the Air: Kites are not just for flying. Ripstop nylon, silk and other vibrant kites fr...; Early Spring 2005

Out of This World: Many craftsmen collaborated on the two-year design process and three-year rec...; Early Spring 2005

Today's Vintage: Clean and Crisp

Classic Virginia is the theme of the Courtland...; Early Spring 2005

Within These Walls: Weighing risks and rewards is all part of Rick Rickertsenʼs business as manag...; Spring 2006

High End to High Tech: Condominiums – tough sells in the 1990s – have become desirable i...; Spring 2006

Bridging a Generation of Design: As an admirer of Hugh Newell Jacobsenʼs work and in particular a rowhouse on ...; Early Spring 2006

Influential but Not Influenced: Peter Gulick, president of Gulick Group, is a man with nothing to hide – a vi...; Spring 2005

Aging in Style: Stanley Katzman had his eye on modern decor when he contacted Mindy Wagner, p...; Spring 2008

A Tour of Talent: Between the Potomac River, Goose Creek and the Lansdowne Resort in Northern V...; Spring 2005

A Jewel Box: Fred Bahrami was “just lucky” when he stumbled upon two NW lots for sale one ...; Spring 2005

Gone Grillin': It’s no longer a chore. As a matter of fact, it’s almost a sport. Husbands, w...; Spring 2005

Savoring Memories: A triceratops horn more than 70 million years old from one of the most recogn...; Spring 2005

It's an Extravaganza: The interior design is nautical and natural with Caribbean blue and green col...; Spring 2005

Construct or Renovate: The buzz around town is what’s going on in the U Street Corridor of NW, where...; Summer 2005

Life at Sweetwater: Sweetwater is fresh, not brackish water and to Terry and Eileen Hebert, it’s ...; Summer 2005

From Toddlers to Teens: Playing With Fabrics and Color

Rooms that “grow” with children...; Summer 2005

A Change of Scenery: Lounging by a pool or in a lodge doesn’t have to be a once-a-year event...; Early Spring 2006

From New York to Rome: For homeowners around the Washington region, murals of city skyscrapers, Tusc...; Summer 2005

Curtain Call: Operating systems are often topics of discussions for computer aficionados, b...; Early Spring 2006

Lounge in Luxury: Close to major commuter routes yet miles away from busy city life is Mid-Atla...; Summer 2005

Gateway to World Class Living: Most developers agree that there is a plethora of condominiums on the market ...; Early Spring 2006

Night & Day: From decking materials to porch screens to lighting, products used to finish ...; Early Spring 2006

Setting Sights on the Future: Arriving just before sunrise at the 1950s three-bedroom rambler sitting on a ...; Early Spring 2006

Draw Your Own Conclusion: In a country setting where acres upon acres stretch the eye and clear the min...; Summer 2005

Committed to Community: If there are going to be any changes at Eakin Youngentob Associates, they wil...; Winter 2006

Dramatic Change: Condominiums, in particular those in new high-end buildings, continue to emer...; Winter 2006

International Insight: Cecilia Milanez Milaneze from Milanez & Milaneze in Brazil, who is organi...; Winter 2006

Out Front: Washington area homeowners continue to request from architects, builders, and...; Winter 2006

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Perfectly Orchestrated: Picture fantastic site lines from the foyer, ceiling sculptures crowning ever...; Winter 2006

The Rose-Lined Path to a Fantasy Outdoor Wedding: The mood was magical. Mia Georgette Karam was within minutes of marrying Anto...; Winter 2006

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Charles and Betsy’s Tips for Planning an Outdoor Oasis for a Wedding or Special Event:

Look in a history source, such as the Farmer’s Almanac, for the wea...

A Past With a New Purpose: Sometimes starting over is the preferred method when developing a community, ...; Summer 2007

The Fast and the Faux Finished: The garage is often overlooked or at least the last area finished when buildi...; Fall 2005

Retail Meets Residential: Live, work, play is the motto of many urban developers, including Jeff Blum, ...; Fall 2005

Home Base: Filled with family treasures from trips around the world, chalkboards etched ...; Fall 2005

Stretch the Season: There was a time when cooler weather meant homeowners headed indoors. But now...; Fall 2005

Turning a Passion into a Business: More than 200 guests attended the recent grand opening of Trowbridge-Lewis Ga...; Fall 2005

A Ride to Remember: KSI, in conjunction with Washington Spaces, McWilli...; Fall 2005

Waterfront Convenient: Waterfront condominiums are not only a luxury in today’s market, but they are...; Early Winter 2005

Wrapped in Warmth: What does it take to create a sensational fireplace setting for the holidays?...; Early Winter 2005

Cornering Creativity: Have you ever thought to step back and view a piece of furniture from differe...; Early Winter 2005

Going Gourmet: As the hub of intimate family meals and large gatherings, especially during t...; Early Winter 2005

Entertaining In Style: Interior designers, store owners, and area chefs joined Washington Spaces and...; Early Winter 2005

A Front Porch Neighborhood: Classic four-square homes appeal to Cleveland Park homeowner MaryAnn Nash. “I...; Winter 2007

Cultural Expression in McLean: The cornerstone is in place for McLean’s downtown revitalization effort, says...; Winter 2007

A Moment With Darryl Carter: Q. What time, place, or concept most inspires your interior designs?
...; Winter 2007

Planes, Trains & Automobiles: After completing a full day of lessons at the Flight School with the blue Nav...; Winter 2007

Uncommon Grounds: Building green means building clean – simple, sleek lines, good solid bones. ...; Winter 2007

Beyond Everything in its Place: The difference between a peaceful, harmonious household and a stressful one m...; Winter 2007

One With Nature: It’s almost a prerequisite that every room of a Rill & Decker Architects ...; Winter 2007

Refined in Reston: At Susan Gulick Interiors and Gulick Group, the offices were designed to enha...; Winter 2007

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Close to Home: Kevin and Kara Sheehan are not new to the Bethesda home market. They grew up ...; Early Spring 2007

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Magical Memories: Imaginations Wander

Sometimes a feeling or a notion sets the t...; Early Spring 2007

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What’s Around the Corner: With the new year, there’s renewed interest in the condominium market in the ...; Early Spring 2007

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Efficiency Meets Sophistication: Bringing energy efficiency to a new level, Camberley Homes’ Innisbrook model ...; Early Spring 2007

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Posts & Beams: One trend designers, architects, and builders say they’re seeing in outside s...; Early Spring 2007

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Carlos' Corner: Playing it safe isn’t in Carlos Rogers’ playbook. In fact, Rogers plays tough...; Early Spring 2007

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Where There's Will, There's a Story: There’s always a story to tell, but how you tell it makes all the difference....; Early Spring 2007

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Escape Routes: Golf courses, marinas, pools, water views, and spas come to mind when thinkin...; Early Spring 2007

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Why Would You Upgrade a Brand-New Condo?: Sunlight falls softly on the Adams Morgan living room, giving the space the d...; Spring 2007

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Under the Linden Tree: Century-old boxwoods line the porte-cochere of the Manor House at Linden Spri...; Spring 2007

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Full View: While the exterior and interior architecture of today’s condominiums is innov...; Spring 2007