Open shelves can make a kitchen feel light and personal—or like a store aisle you forgot to restock. The difference is ...

Washingtonian’s “Ask a Designer” series takes readers’ home design questions and conundrums directly to the experts—interior designers. Struggling to find the best kid-friendly rug for your mudroom?

You walk into a room that feels right. It wraps around you like a familiar coat. Books lean against each other on a shelf. A ...