Sneak Peek: Fall 2008 Design House

The Washington Design Center unveiled its Fall 2008 Design House yesterday, allowing members of the press to see the eight rooms that carry the theme of “Casa Couture: Designers in Vogue.” The Design House opens to the public next Friday, Sept. 26, and runs through Dec. 13. Unlike designer show houses that raise money for charity, this tour is free.

Here’s a sneak peek of the rooms and their designers (all photographs by Timothy Bell). 

Entry/Foyer: Yvette Piaggio, Piaggio’s Loft
“European Transitional”

Living Room: Emily Bishop, Emily Bishop Interior Design
“Think Café de Flore meets Studio 54 meets Velvet Lounge”

Family Room: Brad Weesner, Brad Weesner Design
Combines looks from the last century with cutting-edge gaming technology.

Dining Room/Bar: Michelle Pilon, Michelle Pilon Interiors
“Dining Menu: Yesterday – Today – Tomorrow”

Kitchen: Todd Martz, Todd Martz Interiors
Clean style of the cabinets and furniture is warmed by the collection of outsider art.

Bedroom: Michelle Miller, Jenkins Baer Associates,
Natural fabrics such as silk, linen, velvet and wool in tonal shades of gray.

Gentleman’s Retreat: Wayne Breeden, E. Wayne Breeden
Textiles from Kravet and Lee Jofa in shades of moss, cement, putty, ivory, and celery.

Photographer’s Study: Tami Hatch and Pattie Gunter, Gunter-Hatch Design Group
Inspired by runway trends with dressmaker details for world-traveling photographer.