Annie Elliott Design
Greater Washington DC
In case you missed it – this being a travel-filled holiday week and all – The Washington Post had a fantastic article in Thursday’s Home section about an 11-foot-wide house in Georgetown. (Mysteriously, the online version omits the photographs, so I’ve included them here. Photo credit for all is Kevin Allen.) The owner of the …
Q: Annie, I have been reading your blog for a few months now and really enjoy it. I was hoping that you could help me pick a new look for my fireplace in Silver Spring [MD]. My family lives in a 1940s colonial. I like midcentury modern furnishings, a clean, neutral look, and silvertone or …
And for the final installment in the 2008 “Blogger at Large” series: minimalism is yet another viable tactic for coping with Pueblo Revival architecture. Everything belonging to the owner of this condominium – an absolutely delightful scientist at Los Alamos – is functional and attractive. (You’ll recognize DWR’s Cubitec shelving, of course, and the dining …
When faced with “Pueblo Revival” architecture, an alternative to a traditional Southwestern interior is the homey approach. This Santa Fe guest house is comfortable but elegant, distinguished by an airy interior and a fabulous art collection. As with Survival Strategy #1: Contemporary, the walls and ceiling are light in color. Note, though, that here they’ve …
There. I’ve said it. Being bossy color is not always a fun job, but someone has to tell you the dirty truth. I’d rather you hear it from me than on the street somewhere. This doesn’t mean you shouldn’t re-upholster that eccentric little chair; it just means you need to consider a few questions before …
The Weekend Journal had an interesting article about home libraries yesterday. The title and sub say it all: “Why Libraries Are Back in Style – It’s Not Because of Books; They’re ‘Memory Rooms’ or TV-Free Private Spaces.” First, let me gag at the phrase, “memory room.” Ok, that’s done. It’s a good article, and I …
Q: Our house is a four square, kind of arts and craftsy, and we are going to put in some built-in shelves and cabinets. [DC craftsman] Ted Ferris…has given us a couple of options. One is a traditional option in white lacquer with recessed paneled cabinet doors. The second option is in maple with flat …