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Annie Elliott on TikTok for the Washington Post
The NY Times - Home Soundproofing
Annie Elliott featured in Veranda - Things You Should Buy Vintage
Annie Elliott on Southern Home Instagram - lightening and brightening
Washingtonian Home Decor Design Trends 2023
Washington Post - How to Paint Your Radiators
HGTV - 25 Nursery Room Colors
The Spruce - How to pick a front door color
House Beautiful - How to Transition Interior Design Styles on a Budget
Apartment Therapy - The Color Palettes that Define the Past 100 Years
Annie Elliot featured in The Wall Street Journal - Status Decor, How to Avoid the Tasteless Trends
Washington Post - Should you paint your home’s brick exterior?
Mansion Global - Incorporating Antique Rugs Into Your Design Scheme
Annie Elliot featured in HGTV - Top Bedroom Trends for Kids
Annie Elliot featured in Washingtonian Magazine, Natural Elements
Annie Elliott in the New York Times:  A Zoom Room Design
Annie Elliott featured on NBC4 News: Tom Design Trends for 2022
Annie Elliott in the Washington Post:  Curb Appeal and Front Doors
Annie Elliott Design of Jason Reynolds home featured on NBC4
Washington Post Shopping with the pros: Annie Elliott shares her favorite items from Room & Board
Philadelphia Inquirer - removable wallpaper
AED on HGTV highlighting Jason's home
NBC4 featuring Annie Elliott Design - designing during COVID
This Old House Sept 2020
Annie Elliott Design featured in The Spruce
Bethesda Magazine Jan 2021, Rec Room Re-Do
Annie Elliott on NBC News Washington
Annie's Open House Live on House Beautiful Instagram
Annie Elliot Design Feature in Washingtonian - 5 Stunning Kitchens Prove Brass Works
Annie Elliott in the Wall Street Journal: How Color Made a Routine Condo Special

COMPLETE PRESS LIST BY YEAR

2023


Designing with Retro Flair, by Tracy Kaler. Mansion Global, March 6, 2023
33 Mudroom Ideas Interior Designers Stand By, by Sarah Lyon. Architectural Digest online, February 18, 2023
Shop For Bargains at HomeGoods Like An Interior Designer: Annie Elliott…, by Michelle Brunner. The Washington Post, February 2, 2023
Annie Elliott Design Before/After. Southern Home on Instagram, January 28, 2023
7 Items You Should Always Buy Vintage, According to Designers, by Nikhita Mahtani. Veranda online, February 6, 2023. Also appeared on Yahoo and AOL.
7 Home Decor Trends To Look For In 2023, According to Interior Designers, by Mimi Montgomery. Washingtonian online, January 6, 2023
How To Paint Your Radiators, Plus Other Ways To Make the Most Of Them, by Jennifer Barger. The Washington Post, January 5, 2023

2022

Want To Make Music at Home? Start With Soundproofing, by Charu Sari. The New York Times, December 18, 2022
How To Paint Your Radiators, Plus Other Ways To Make the Most Of Them, by Jennifer Barger. The Washington Post online, December 14, 2022
8 Ways to Get More Out ofYour Small-Space Bedroom Layout, by Sarah Lyon. Apartment Therapy, November 1, 2022
25 Nursery Color Ideas. HGTV.com, October 19, 2022
How to Pick a Front Door Color, According to Experts, by Sarah Lyon. The Spruce, October 13, 2022
Incorporating Antique Rugs into Your Design Scheme, by Tracy Kaler. Mansion Global, October 12, 2022
Top Bedroom Trends for Kids, by Mina Hochberg. HGTV.com, September 21, 2022
How To Transition Between Interior Design Styles On a Budget, by Kelly Allen. House Beautiful online, August 22, 2022
Small Entryway Ideas, by Oonagh Turner. Livingetc, August 15, 2022
Installing a Floor is Harder Than You Think. Here’s How to Do it Right, by Michele Lerner. The Washington Post online, August 2, 2022
What it Takes for Home Brands to Stake a Viral Claim on TikTok, by Caroline Borque. Business of Home online, July 27, 2022
Avocado, Mustard, Pink, and All Gray Everything: The Color Palettes That Define the Past 100 Years, by Sarah Lyon. Apartment Therapy, July 19, 2022
7 Designers on the Design “Rules” They Always Break, by Melissa Epifano. The Spruce, May 23, 2022
Time for a Change. The Cottage Journal, Autumn issue, 2022
Living Room Wall Ideas – 15 Inspirational Design Tips for the Blank Walls in Your Lounge, by Jennifer Ebert. Homes & Gardens, May 18, 2022
How Do You Get A Client to Embrace Bold Design?, by Mariana Felix. Business of Home, May 6, 2022
What Do You Look For in a New Hire?, by Mariana Felix. Business of Home, April 8, 2022
What is a Settee?, by Sarah Lyon. The Spruce, April 4, 2022
Transforming Your Home Into Friendly Spaces: A Q&A with Annie Elliott of Annie Elliott Design. Chevy Chase Village Life, April 2022
Status Decor: How to Avoid Tasteless Trends, by Kathryn O’Shea-Evans. The Wall Street Journal, March 30, 2022
Should You Paint Your Home’s Brick Exterior?, by Michele Lerner. The Washington Post, March 8, 2022
Woodwork in Your Home Need Upgrading? Here’s How to Decide Whether to Paint or Stain it, by Michele Lerner. The Washington Post, March 5, 2022
What Size Curtains Do I Need?, by Sarah Lyon. The Spruce, February 28, 2022
The Iconic Eames Chair: A Status Symbol With a New Audience, by Megan Buerger. The Washington Post, February 3, 2022
Veri Peri Named 2022 Color of the Year, by Marilyn Campbell. The Connection Newspapers, January 12-18, 2022
The Texture: Natural Elements. Washingtonian, January 2022
Top Bedroom Trends for Kids, by Mina Hochberg. HGTV.com, September 2022
How To Transition Between Interior Design Styles On a Budget, by Kelly Allen. House Beautiful online, August 22, 2022
Small Entryway Ideas, by Oonagh Turner. Livingetc, August 15, 2022
Installing a Floor is Harder Than You Think. Here’s How to Do it Right, by Michele Lerner. The Washington Post online, August 2, 2022
What it Takes for Home Brands to Stake a Viral Claim on TikTok, by Caroline Borque. Business of Home online, July 27, 2022
Avocado, Mustard, Pink, and All Gray Everything: The Color Palettes That Define the Past 100 Years, by Sarah Lyon. Apartment Therapy, July 19, 2022
7 Designers on the Design “Rules” They Always Break, by Melissa Epifano. The Spruce, May 23, 2022
Time for a Change. The Cottage Journal, Autumn issue, 2022
Living Room Wall Ideas – 15 Inspirational Design Tips for the Blank Walls in Your Lounge, by Jennifer Ebert. Homes & Gardens, May 18, 2022
How Do You Get A Client to Embrace Bold Design?, by Mariana Felix. Business of Home, May 6, 2022
What Do You Look For in a New Hire?, by Mariana Felix. Business of Home, April 8, 2022
What is a Settee?, by Sarah Lyon. The Spruce, April 4, 2022
Transforming Your Home Into Friendly Spaces: A Q&A with Annie Elliott of Annie Elliott Design. Chevy Chase Village Life, April 2022
Status Decor: How to Avoid Tasteless Trends, by Kathryn O’Shea-Evans. The Wall Street Journal, March 30, 2022
Should You Paint Your Home’s Brick Exterior?, by Michele Lerner. The Washington Post, March 8, 2022
Woodwork in Your Home Need Upgrading? Here’s How to Decide Whether to Paint or Stain it, by Michele Lerner. The Washington Post, March 5, 2022
What Size Curtains Do I Need?, by Sarah Lyon. The Spruce, February 28, 2022
The Iconic Eames Chair: A Status Symbol With a New Audience, by Megan Buerger. The Washington Post, February 3, 2022
Veri Peri Named 2022 Color of the Year, by Marilyn Campbell. The Connection Newspapers, January 12-18, 2022
The Texture: Natural Elements. Washingtonian, January 2022

2021

6 Trends Designers Can’t Wait to Say Goodbye To In 2022, by Marisa Donnelly. The Spruce, updated December 10, 2021
Forget Everything You Thought You Knew About Beige, Because It’s Making A Comeback, by Marisa Donnelly. The Spruce, updated Dec. 10, 2021
Top Design Trends for 2022, reported by Annie Elliott. NBC4 Washington, November 23, 2021
Panel discussion: A Celebration of Detroit, D.C., and Design In Our Hometowns, November 11, 2021
The Zoom Room Design, by Kathryn O’Shea Evans. The New York Times, November 22, 2021
Designer Annie Elliott Discusses Curb Appeal and Front Doors. The Washington Post, October 28, 2021  
Q&A: Designer Annie Elliott Joins Jura Koncius To Discuss Curb Appeal. The Washington Post online chat, October 21, 2021
The Zoom Room Design, by Kathryn O’Shea Evans. The New York Times International, October 19, 2021
How To Do Maximalism Without Looking Chaotic, According To Experts, by Sarah Lyon. The Spruce, October 8, 2021
Curb Appeal: How to Pick the Right Color and Style for your Front Door. The Washington Post, October 7, 2021  
20 Yellow Living Room Ideas For a Bright and Sunny Space, by Mackenzie Dunn. My Domaine, September 27, 2021
How Your Interior Designer Will Charge You for Their Services (and What It Means), by Kathryn O’Shea Evans. HouseBeautiful.com, Sep. 23, 2021
Industrial Chic Style: What It Is and How To Embrace It
, by Sarah Lyon. The Spruce, September 15, 2021
Author Jason Reynolds Opens the Doors To His New DC Home, extended version, by Erika Gonzalez. Roku and Apple TV, August 2021
The 20 Best Pink Paint Colors To Update Any Space, by Megan Beauchamp. My Domaine, August 29, 2021
Author Jason Reynolds Opens the Doors To His New DC Home, by Erika Gonzalez. NBC4 Washington, August 13, 2021
First Apartment? How to Avoid the 5 Worst Interior Design Mistakes, by Rachel Wolfe. The Mint, August 14, 2021
A Sharp First Flat, by Rachel Wolfe. The Wall Street Journal, August 7-8, 2021
20 Kids’ Room Paint Color Ideas. HGTV.com, July 22, 2021
These Rooms Prove That the Colors of the Olympic Rings Are Truly Universal, by Sarah Lyon. The Spruce, July 19, 2021
Industrial Chic Style: What It Is and How to Embrace It, by Sarah Lyon. The Spruce, July 13, 2021
Designing a Living Room Around Monumental Artwork, by Tracy Kaler. Mansion Global, June 16, 2021
Bold Pattern Play, by Laura Shimko. Cottages & Bungalows, June/July 2021
Fresh, Comforting Spaces: An Avenel Home’s First Floor Update. Avenel Living, May 2021
Trade Tales: Will You Continue to Work From Home After the Pandemic? by Haley Chouinard. The Business of Home, April 16, 2021
At Home: A Guide to What’s Beautiful and Practical — and Where To Find It. The Washington Post e-blast, April 15, 2021
How To Give Your Rental A New Look — Without Angering Your Landlord, by Laura Dailey. The Washington Post, April 15, 2021. Also appeared in The Philadelphia Inquirer, The Santa Fe New Mexican, Boston.com, and other print and online publications
Friendly Advice For Emerging Designers With Annie Elliott, Kimberley Seldon’s Business of Design podcast, April 13, 2021
Is My Project Too Small for an Interior Designer?, by Kathryn O’Shea Evans. House Beautiful online, April 1, 2021
How Much Does it Cost To Hire A (Good) Interior Designer?, by Kathryn O’Shea Evans. House Beautiful online, March 18, 2021
ASPIRE Showhouse Edition, ASPIRE Design & Home, 2021 Volume 1
15 Blue Green Paint Colors Designers Use For the Dreamiest Spaces, by Ashley Knierim. My Domaine, February 26, 2021
Design by FaceTime: Virtually Recreate Your Space, by Erika Gonzalez. NBC4 Washington, February 18, 2021
Momentum with Annie Elliott, Kimberley Seldon’s Business of Design Podcast, February 16, 2021
5 Local Interior Designers Predict Home Trends for 2021, by Kelly Magyarics. Northern Virginia Magazine, January 15, 2021
A Change in Plans: Rec Room Redo, by Carolyn Weber. Bethesda Magazine, January – February 2021

2020

Cozy Quarters: 17 Den Designs to Curl Up in This Winter. ASPIRE Design & Home, winter 2020 
30 Home Office Decor Ideas. Oprah Magazine online, December 15, 2020
Shopping with the Pros: Annie Elliott Shares Her Favorite Items From Room & Board, by Mari-Jane Williams. The Washington Post, November 5, 2020
Visualizing Your Interior Design Virtually, by Michele Lerner. Mansion Global, November 1, 2020
A Canopy Bed, a New Take on an Old Classic, by Michele Lerner. The Washington Post online, October 22, 2020
These Five Stunning Kitchens Prove Brass Works with Every Style, by Marisa M. Kashino. Washingtonian, October 2020
Read This Before You Pick a Paint Color, by Kathryn O’Shea Evans. This Old House, September/October 2020
ASPIRE House Opens, by Erika Gonzalez. NBC4 Washington, August 21 and 22, 2020
House Beautiful Instagram Live Tour of ASPIRE House, August 20, 2020
The Story of My Home. HGTV Magazine, August 2020
A Call for Color, by Alexa Bricker. American Lifestyle, July 2020
These Rooms Prove That the Colors Of the Olympic Rings Are Truly Universal, by Sarah Lyon. The Spruce, July 19, 2021
House Beautiful Instagram Live House Tour, June 22, 2020
9 Tips for Creating a Productive Work-From-Home Space, by Sherry Moeller. Southern Home online, May 15, 2020
Meet the ASPIRE HOUSE McLean 2020 Designers: An Exclusive Interview with Annie Elliott, by Sherry Moeller. ASPIRE DESIGN AND HOME online, March 25, 2020
Work From Home: Advice From the Pros On How to Make Your Own Setup Happier and More Productive, by Marisa M. Kashino. Washingtonian online, March 23, 2020
How to Quickly Upgrade Your Home Office Space, According to Designers, by Kathryn O’Shea Evans. Bloomberg Quint, March 13, 2020
Don’t Be Afraid To Be Big and Bold When Picking a Rug For Your Home, by Michele Lerner. The Washington Post online, February 27, 2020
Mudroom Magic, by Julie Sanders. Home & Design, January/February 2020
How to Decorate Your Bedroom Like an Interior Designer, by Michelle Ullman. The Spruce, January 2, 2020

2019

Interior Design and Decor Trends to Expect in 2020, by Ashley Knierim. The Spruce, December 13, 2019
Space of the Week: A Dining Room That Shows How to Mix Patterns, by Marisa M. Koshino. Washingtonian Magazine online, October 7, 2019
Space of the Week: A Seriously Bold Basement Hangout, by Marisa M. Koshino. Washingtonian Magazine online, August 26, 2019
The Most Chic, a curated list of interior designers and decorators, 2019
House Tour: How Color Made a Routine Condo Special, by Kathryn O’Shea Evans. The Wall Street Journal, July 6, 2019
Color Bound, by Deborah L. Martin. Aspire Design & Home, Summer 2019
The Dos and Don’ts of Using Wallpaper in the Powder Room, by Jennifer Sergent. Washingtonian Magazine, May 2019
A Piano Goes Out and a Bar Cart Comes in to Make a Light, Bright Entertaining Space, by Mari-Jane Williams. The Washington Post, April 18, 2019
Avocado Toast is Now a Paint Color, by Steven Kurutz. The New York Times, March 28, 2019
Forget Formal Spaces in Your Current or Future Home — Focus on Functional and Fun, by Erik J. Martin. Chicago Daily Herald, March 3, 2019
Less Space, More Style, by Jennifer Barger. Washingtonian Magazine, March 2019
Annie Elliott on Downsizing, by Jura Koncius. The Washington Post, February 14, 2019
Annie Elliott on Downsizing, with Jura Koncius. The Washington Post’s Home Front (live online Q&A), February 7, 2019
What’s New in Home Design, Inside and Out, for 2019, by Sherry Moeller. John Eric Home, January-February-March, 2019
The Secret to Fixing a Strained Designer/Client Relationship, by Mel Studach. Business of Home, January 18, 2019

2018

Icing on the Cake, by Julie Sanders. Home & Design, September/October 2018
Gather Round. Bethesda Magazine, September/October 2018
Well, That Was Awkward: Into the Light, by Jennifer Sergent.  Washingtonian Magazine, July 2018
Top 100 Designers, Home & Design Portfolio issue, 2018-19
Inside Tips, by Christianna McCausland.  Baltimore Magazine, July 2018
How to Create a Fun, Modern Basement for Entertaining and Relaxing, by Mari-Jane Williams. The Washington Post, April 12, 2018
Telling a Story Through Tile, by Steven Kurutz.  The New York Times, March 3, 2018
Democrats Wore Black to Trump’s State of the Union, by Meera Jagannathan, Moneyish, January 31, 2018

2017

The Best Air Mattresses, According to Experts, by Lindsey Roberts.  The Washington Post, October 25, 2017
A Colorful, Comfortable Family Room to Suit Both Kids and Adults, by Mari-Jane Williams. The Washington Post, May 11, 2017
Bethesda Modern, by Jenifer Sergent. Bethesda Magazine, March/April 2017
Stuck in Neutral? Here’s How Nervous Homeowners Can Color Their World, by Deborah Dietsch. The Washington Post (cover, Real Estate section), March 30, 2017
Designers Reveal the 1 Thing They’d Make Over in a Room on a Budget, by Lauren Smith. House Beautiful online edition, March 21, 2017
Window Treatments 101, The Scout Guide, February 28, 2017
Red: The Color That’s Stealing Hearts, by Sherry Moeller. ProSource, February 17, 2017
10 Unexpected Ways Paint Can Reboot Your Curb Appeal, Houselogic, February 14, 2017
Beauty Sleeping Space, Washington Post Express, January 6, 2017
Remodeling in 2017, by Sherry Moeller. John Eric Home, January 1, 2017

2016

Decorating with Red, by Sarah Egge. Better Homes & Gardens, December 2016
We Spend a Lot of Time In Our Bedrooms. Put Some Effort Into Making It a Pleasant Place To Be, by Lindsey Roberts. The Washington Post, October 19, 2016
A Color Expert’s Own Brightly Hued Home, by Nicole Crowder. Apartment Therapy, June 20, 2016.
Wow! What Color is That?, HGTV Magazine, June 2016
House Calls, by Mary-Jane Williams. The Washington Post, April 28, 2016
Say Hello to Yellow, The Scout Guide National blog, April 18, 2016

2015

Grayed Expectations, Washington City Paper, December 23, 2015
Oriental Rugs, by Jura Koncius. The Washington Post, September 2, 2015
Finding Prints Charming, by Bonnie McCarthy. Huffpost, May 29, 2015.
Cozy, Clever, Compact, by Jennifer Sergent. Washingtonian, March 2015

2014

Pantone’s Color of the Year for 2015: Marsala, by Jura Koncius. The Washington Post, December 14, 2014.
One Living Room, Four Seasons, Four Different Feels, by Deborah Dietsch with photography by Mike Morgan. The Washington Post Magazine, April 25, 2014.
Bright Basement Rentals, by Rebecca Kern. Washington Post Express, March 21, 2014
Annie’s Favorite Paint Pairs, by Michelle Thomas. Washingtonian Magazine, February 25, 2014
Painting and Decorating with the Color Pink, by Lindsey Roberts. The Washington Post, February 19, 2014
Beyond the Pale, by Beth Luberecki. Washington Post Express, January 24, 2014

2013 and earlier

Bossy Color’s Annie Elliott, USA Today Home
Keep the Peace, by Rebecca Kern. Washington Post Express, November 15, 2013
Wallpaper with Something to Say, by Sarah Karnasiewicz. The Wall Street Journal, October 24, 2013.
Design Decoder: Recreate this Mondrian-Inspired Home, by Sarah Thomas. Washingtonian, October 25, 2013.
Dabble in Bold Emerald, Kansas City Star, March 16, 2013
Home Front Online Chat, The Washington Post, February 14, 2013
Analyzing the Couch, by Steven Kurutz. The New York Times, February 27, 2013.
Fresh Coat, Family Circle, September 2012
Seven Shades of Gray, by Elizabeth Mayhew. The Washington Post, August 8, 2012
Seven Deadly Sins, by Jura Koncius. The Washington Post, June 27, 2012
Committing to Color: A Playful but Elegant High-Low Living Room, by Catrin Morris. Apartment Therapy, April 24, 2012
Plenty of Room, by Steven Kurutz. The New York Times, January 4, 2012.
Carpet Comeback, Associated Press, July 2011
Decorating with Jewel Tones, by Nicole Sforza. Real Simple, October 2010
Dimension to Powder Rooms, The Washington Examiner, July 11, 2010
Objects of Affection, by Beth Luberecki. Washington Post Express, April 29, 2010
Trends: Use Books, The Washington Examiner
Space for Kids to Share, The Washington Post, August 6, 2009

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