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outcome,” says Sonny Nazemian, CEO. “Our staff ofexperienced designers will work with you to design your new kitchen, bath or addition to fit your vision. We can helpsolve your space and function problems with ideas based onyears of experience,” he says. “We’ll help you sort through all of the options to make your remodel work.”
Michael Nash also handles all phases of construction. Becausethey have a dedicated customer service department and projectmanagers, they can better control quality, schedules and costs.
“The majority of our work is done by Michael Nashemployees,” Nazemian explains. “We have our own carpen-ters, licensed electricians, and plumbers, so we can takeresponsibility for the entire remodeling project,” he says.“This way we can keep our promises to our customers.”
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As you are thinking about remodeling your home thereare many factors to consider. If you haven’t yet decided whetherto stay or move, refer to the previously published article, “Relocateor Remodel.”* Just as there are many pluses and minuses involvedin deciding whether to stay in your existing home or relocate,there are also many factors to be weighed regarding remodelingyour home.
In this article we will focus on evaluating your neighborhood and thereturn on investment of your remodeling project. If you have alreadydecided to remodel rather than relocate, it is now time to delve further
into the neighborhood factors as they relate to your remodeling project.Since you have decided to stay in your existing home, you now must
determine the extent of your remodeling and how this relates to theneighborhood. Time is a very important factor. If you plan to remodeland want to sell in the near future, the value of other houses in yourneighborhood will be more important. In this case you might want tochoose remodeling projects that will enhance the resale value of yourhome. However, if you plan to remodel your home with the intention of being there for the long term, other factors are more important.
Most of us have probably heard the advice “you don’t want to have thenicest house on the block.” That could also be extended to having thenicest house in the neighborhood. But, let’s look at what that means andwhere it comes from. First, keep in mind that someone has to have thenicest house on the block. That being said, we can now further evaluate this “nicest house" advice.
If your house is already worth significantly more money and doesn’t fitthe neighborhood, then it would not be a smart financial investment toadd more in remodeling. Also if your renovation makes your houseworth significantly more money and it then doesn’t fit the neighborhood,then it would not be a smart financial investment.
In evaluating the neighborhood, we should determine what directionthe neighborhood is going. Here it would be helpful to have a crystal ball,but lacking the crystal ball, we can look at other things. Let’s start byexamining the history of the neighborhood. Is it the same, better or worse
than a few years ago? What does it look like now?Are the other homes well maintained or are they inneed of repair? Next we need to project the future.If you notice that some of your neighbors are doingrepairs or getting ready for renovations, that is agood sign. Also look around at how many housesare for sale or recently sold. As new people moveinto the neighborhood, there is a tendency toremodel. Provided that not all the houses are forsale, new families moving in is another positive sign for the future of your neighborhood.
You can get an idea of what your house and others in the neighborhood are worth or haverecently sold for by doing some research on theinternet. For example, Zillow.com will give youtheir estimated value of homes, homes for sale,as well as recent home sales. You can get data tohelp with the decision-making process, especially if you plan to sell in the near future.
It has often been the case that when one familydecides to remodel, others soon follow suit.Sometimes called “keeping up with the Joneses,”this is definitely a positive. It is often the case thatwhole neighborhoods or even towns change as theresult of home remodeling. Probably the most well-known example of this is Levittown, NY, once aneighborhood of inexpensive, mass-produced houses. Today, over 60 years later, there is a diversearray of homes remodeled over and over to suit the changing needs of the families that lived there.
For those with young children or a growingfamily, a well-chosen remodeling project will addneeded functionality and years of enjoyment forthe whole family. Assuming your home is in theneighborhood you have chosen to be in, your
Neighborhood Evaluation:Is It Worth It? BY LORRAINE HART
remodeling project will not only enhance yourfamily life, but will add value when the time does come to move on. For those who don’t have children or whose children may have grown, therewill be other reasons to remodel. These reasonscould include increased functionality of the hometo support a changing life style, changes needed to support physical limitations or just changes tocreate a different look.
In determining the extent of your remodelingproject, you will want to evaluate your priorities.For most of us, our priorities include enjoyment,whether that enjoyment is personal pleasure,family enhancement or time with our friends.Some of us will want our homes to be the centerof our lives and activities, while others will wantto enjoy life and activities outside our homes.In making decisions regarding remodeling, aslong as we have decided that we want to remainin our neighborhood, we should next focus onthose features that will enhance our enjoyment of our home.
To ensure the best return on investment weshould keep in mind not only how we will useour remodeled home, but also how others willview it when the time does come to sell it. Thismay not be important to you if you have the perfect home for the next 5, 10 or even 20 years.On the other hand, it would be nice to know that your renovations will make your home more salable in the future.
A good contractor will be able to help you to ensure that your remod-el will be appropriate for you, your family as well as your neighbor-hood. Your contractor should listen to your ideas and help to createsolutions to meet your needs. He will also let you know what is feasibleand cost effective. n
Editor’s Note: Lorraine Hart is the president of Ideal Consulting Services, a consultingfirm with offices in NY, Texas and Florida. Lorraine is a past president of the NYC, LongIsland Chapter of NARI.
Source for this Article:Ideal Consulting Services, Inc.Lorraine Hart, [email protected] www.idealconsulting.net
Welcome to the new home: bold whites, cool grays, seamlessstorage, open design, wired to meet almost any technologicalneed. Kitchens are becoming as livable and as much of a
social hub as the family living room. Bathrooms are technological wonders of luxury and efficiency. Your new dream home awaits and can include the top kitchen and bathroom remodeling trends of 2012.
TOP KITCHEN TRENDSWith today’s modern family spending more time in the kitchen, manyfamilies find that this is the congregating area where they tend to spendthe most time together. Here are some of the most popular upgradeshomeowners have on their must-have list when remodeling their kitchen.
INCREASED STORAGE Homeowners want a sleeker look in their kitchens, and are opting formore cabinet space. To meet this demand, more homeowners are puttingin islands, which adds extra storage as they do so.
Further, cabinets are very fluid and unnoticeable units these days.Many cabinet systems are hidden behind sliding doors and have toplatches that give them a sleeker appearance. Homeowners want theirkitchen accessories hidden and their storage itself barely noticeable.
OPEN CONCEPTThe kitchen is the true hub of almost any home. Assuch, the kitchen is opening up and is getting moreintegrated with the rest of the house. Homeownerswant to socialize while cooking and serving insteadof being cut off from everyone else.
“The trend has been to integrate the family roominto the kitchen to make it one big open space,”said Bill Smith, CBD, with Patuxent Baths andKitchens, Inc. in Laytonsville, MD.
Also, more and more islands are being added tokitchens so people can watch their kids do home-work, socialize or set out food. Designers are evenseeing more hardwood floors in kitchens, which areeasier to make uniform with the rest of the housesince the kitchen is now flowing into other areas.
CREATIVE BACKSPLASHESBacksplashes are a mainstay for many kitchens.“We see everything from glass to slate,” said Smith.“That’s probably the most fun we have today: thetile backsplash.” Smith also mentioned that he seesa lot of steal, glass and ceramic installs.
Uniform, linear designs remain the most popular.For instance, subway tiles in a running bond pat-tern are a popular choice right now.
THE GREEN KITCHENMore and more homeowners are looking to reducetheir impact on the environment. To make this a real-ity, reclaimed wood is being used to create counter-tops and raised bars. Many homeowners are optingto install a compost bin right into their countertops.A hole is made in the countertop and the bin fits as adrop-in. The bin itself is lined with odor protectorsand a simple, flat lid is placed on top of the bin so thecompost is not noticeable. A trashcan pullout with aseparate recycle pullout is also popular.
ENERGY STAR is also becoming more of a popular choice for appliances now. “The Earth andour world beyond today is very interesting and a deepconcern for many people,” said Sam Gregory withAppliance Distributors Unlimited, Inc. in Linthicum,MD. “They want to get more value for their moneyas well, and ENERGY STAR does just that.”
TECH IN THE KITCHEN Since the kitchen is the hub of the home, more andmore people are bringing their technology into thekitchen with them. Some homes incorporate specialdesk areas for working on a computer and othersare adding charging stations into the plan by reserv-ing the counter space and routing the correct wiringto the area.
in many bathrooms. A popular product on the rise is the dual-flush toilet,which uses more or less water depending on which button is pushed.Low-flush toilets are also popular, some cutting back on the amount ofwater they use by over half, from 3.5 gallons per flush to 1.28 gallons.
Air injection showerheads offer the option to add air into the waterstream, cutting back on the amount of water used but retaining the feel ofthe traditional showerhead. Air is infused with the water to increase thesize of the droplets, creating the feeling of getting a lot of water while inreality saving water.
HEATED FLOORS While on the pricey side, heated floors are becoming more popular.“Most everyone with a luxury bathroom wants a heated floor these days,” said Smith.
Appliances also are smarter in today’s kitchen:“Now every manufacturer creates induction cook tops,” said Gregory. “They are very supereffective, safe and powerful.” Further, refrigeratorscome with the capability to access a variety of apps like Pandora for music playing and speed cookovens can cook food up to eight times faster.
TOP BATHROOM TRENDS Homeowners are putting more effort and resources into their bathrooms then ever before.Cutting-edge technologies make the bathroom acomforting haven from the stresses of life.
HIGH TECH SHOWERSHomeowners are focusing on getting the best possible showering experience, since few peoplehave the time to enjoy a bath as much as peoplehave in the past. Side jets are huge for a more complete and luxurious showering experience.Steam showers are also on the rise.
Higher-end showers now have Bluetooth compatible waterproof speakers in them so theycan play music. Megan Gillis, Kitchen Designerwith Ferguson Bath, Kitchen and Lighting Galleryin Chantilly, VA, pointed out the Moen ioDigitalshower system, which allows the owner full controlof programmable temperature options and waterdelivery, as well as recall of the setting with thepush of one button.
WATER CONSERVATION With water costs on the rise and concerns overwater availability rising, water conservation is making its way into the center of the design process PH
Heated floors take away the chill of walking on a cold bathroom floor in colder months, but also warm up the entire bathroom without the added cost of increasing the heat in the rest of the house. They also come with thermostats so the floor can be set to just the right temperature when the bathroom is in use, and then will shut down when the bathroom is unused.
For a more cost-conscious approach, some homeowners opt to just add heated sheets in certain high-use areas, like in front of thesink, shower or toilet.
TOUCH FAUCETS Faucets that only require a tap of the wrist or forearm anywhere on thefaucet to start the water flow are taking off in homes. Gillis points to theDelta/Brizo touch faucets. Cooks love them for the sanitation and waterconservation benefits.
TRENDS WORKING FOR THE KITCHEN AND BATHROOMOther choices to consider are color schemes and lighting throughout your kitchen and bath. There are endless options to choose from.
LIGHTS AND GRAYS Shades of white are dominating the design scene right now. “One of thebig trends I see continuing is the use of white honed marbles with whiteor off white painted cabinets,” said Deleigh Van Deursen, CKD, CBD,
with R. Bratti Associates, Inc. in Alexandria, VA.“The good news is white in general is a classic,which makes its popularity more timeless thanmany trends.”
However, shades of grey are being incorporatedheavily as well. “We are seeing a lot of white andgray color schemes,” commented Gillis.
Gregory mentioned that the more distinctive col-ors like the reds, blues and greens in appliances areout, except for some of the highest-end appliances.Kitchen appliances still hold steady with stainlesssteel being the most popular. Overall, white or graycolors are the way to go for that popular sleek andcontemporary look.
LED LIGHTING Once unappealing because of the harsh and
unflattering nature of the light quality, new LEDlights give off warmer and more subdued light.“The use of LED lighting also helps greatly withenergy costs while still offering good light quality,”said Van Deursen.
LED lighting technology overall is moving at aquick speed. LED lights can now also be found inchandeliers and pendant lights, making them a ver-satile addition to almost any design whim. Gillissaid LED lighting for under cabinets is especiallypopular, while LED lights are also big in kitchensand bathrooms as recessed lights. n
Sources For This Article:Ferguson Enterprises, Inc.13890 Lowe StreetChantilly, VA 20151Contact: Megan Gillis(703) 375-5816www.ferguson.com
Patuxent Baths and Kitchens, Inc.24705 Halterman RoadLaytonsville, MD 20882Contact: Bill Smith, CBD(301) 580-4085www.patuxentbathsandkitchens.com
R. Bratti Associates, Inc.403 East Glebe RoadAlexandria, VA 22305Contact: Deleigh Van Deursen, CKD, CBD(703) 549-1135www.rbratti.com
Arlington ReinventionA post-WWII brick rambler with a previous second-story addition
was enough room for Judi Kay and her two growing children when they originally moved in. When she and Doug Glagola—who had two children of his own—decided to blend
their families, however, they quickly realized they needed more space.
Our decision to remodel was driven by a need for additional space, pure and simple,” Doug says. “We wanted more
living space and we wanted all the children to have their own bedrooms.”
Importantly, design decisions were made with the goal of blending the original house,the previous renovation and new additions into a harmonious whole.
The scope of the project included adding a dining room, mud/laundry room, garage and porch on the first floor, and a master suite on the second floor. A new and expanded kitchen is the highlight of the project.
“The design intent was to make the kitchen the nucleus of the renovation,” says CharlesMcSorely, Associate AIA, of Coupard Architects in Falls Church. “The space serves to link the original home to the dining room addition and integrate the functions of cooking and entertaining.”
Challenges included keeping an open paththrough the space while simultaneously providingenough work space for a family that enjoys workingtogether in the kitchen. Judi had very specificrequests for the kitchen including two dishwashers(one regular size and one pull out drawer model),
a six burner stove, a light colored finish for the kitchen (eggshell paintedcabinets) and several work spaces since the family prepares meals togeth-er. The design mixed in some stained cherry cabinetry at the sink areaalong with some custom built-in cabinetry (painted various colors) todefine some of the work zones.
Having a couple of differing counter heights both helped to provide theright amount of storage and work spaces where they were needed.
Secondary storage was achieved by a bank of taller, reduced depth cabi-netry, and custom made built-ins wherever a nook was available.
The Coupard team worked closely with Rita McSorley, CKD ofMastercraft Design on the selection and detailing of the cabinetry byCustom Wood Products for the kitchen and the Kraftmaid cabinetry forthe master bath to reflect the overall design of the home.
Importantly, the kitchen has become the hub of the home. “It’s sucha central spot,” Doug says. “It’s very cozy and that’s really importantto us.”
The overall project included a full exterior renovation, renovation ofthe first floor of the home including a new front porch and reconfiguredentryway, a dining room addition with a vaulted ceiling, and a mastersuite addition over a new garage and mudroom.
“Basically there wasn’t a part of the home thatremained untouched after we did this remodel,”says Doug. “Importantly, we wanted to do the reno-vation in a tasteful way that blended into the neigh-borhood. We didn’t want it to be a ‘hodge-podge’ ofdifferent people’s ideas. And the project certainlyaccomplished that goal.”
The entire project took eight months to completeand the homeowners and their children lived therethrough the process.
“We crammed two kids into one room, two intoanother and my wife and me in a third,” chucklesDoug. “It wasn’t too disruptive until we lost ourkitchen. That presented some challenges, but welived through it,” he says. “We are very happy withthe end result.” n
Sources for this article:Coupard Architects, Inc.803 W. Broad Street #730Falls Church, VA 22046Contact: Mark Coupard, AIAPhone: (703) 533-3210www.Coupard Architects.com
Mastercraft Design, Inc.9030 Euclid AvenueManassas, VA 20110Contact: Rita L. McSorley, CKDPhone: (703) 335-1499www.mastercraftdesigninc.com
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THE REMODELStep one was to address the problems created by the long hallway between the spaces. So, theload bearing wall separating the foyer from the family room was taken out and replaced with along supporting beam. A large French doorreplaced a small door and window leading to the home’s screened-in porch. This combination of changes brought significantly more light into the space.
Then, the project team totally removed the existing powder room from the middle and took out the partition wall between the kitchen and familyroom. This made the kitchen totally open and connected to the family room.
“One of the biggest challenges was that thehome’s existing powder room was right in the middle of the house,” says Sonny Nazemian,C.I.D., CR, CKBR, GCP, UDCR and president ofMichael Nash. “To meet the homeowner’s goal of having a wide-open design, we had to move thepowder room to an entirely new area (the designborrowed space from the garage) and that meantmoving all the plumbing and electrical.”
The falling apart box bay was demolished. It wasreplaced with new walls and a large window. Theplumbing for the main sink and dishwasher wasrelocated into this box bay allowing a total transfor-mation of the area into a space featuring cabinetsand counters on all sides.
Camille and Trevor Delew moved into their 5,000square-foot Dutch colonial in 2006. While the home’s layout wascramped to begin with, the problem was magnif ied by three growing children.
It’s a 30-year-old house and the kitchen, in particular, was too smalland closed in,” says Camille. “I felt very isolated working in thekitchen when everyone else was in the family room.”
The original floor plan had several problems. First, a load bearing wallran down one side of the house separating the living area from the rest ofthe home, leaving the family room dark and isolated. The only openingwas a 30" doorway. Finally, the hallway created by the wall led to a trickyintersection with doors for the kitchen, basement and powder room allinches apart.
The kitchen itself was confined and really separated from the home’straffic flow. Additionally, it had a “bump out” breakfast bay that was notshored up properly and falling down.
HOMEOWNER GOALS“We knew pretty much what we wanted from the remodel,” Camille says. “We wanted to be able to see the kids in the family room and still be a part of the activities going on even when we were in the kitchen.Because we like to cook and entertain a lot, we also wanted the kitchen to be less cramped and more functional,” she comments.
“I wanted everything in the kitchen to have a place,” Camille says. “I didn’t want a gigantic microwave sitting on a countertop taking up space.”
So a design with plenty of space and storage was important. TheDelews turned to Michael Nash Design Build & Homes in Fairfax, VA,to come up with a design and renovation that would meet their needs.
SELECTING THEIR CONTRACTORThe Delews got their referral to Michael Nash fromother homeowners in their neighborhood. They select-ed them over other companies because they wantedwhat Camille refers to as “one stop shopping.”
“We wanted one price for the entire job,” she says.“We needed to know our budget, that the price wasinclusive no matter what they found. And MichaelNash offered that assurance.”
“They were true to their word on the quote,”Camille says. “The only change to the price waswhen we decided to make a change and add cabi-nets in the family room.”
The Delews were also appreciative of the profes-sionalism of the installers working on the project.“We don’t use outside contractors,” commentsNazemian. “Because all of the people working onthe job are our own employees, we can guarantythe quality of their work. Additionally, they cleanup the job site at the end of each day.”
FINAL THOUGHTSThe Delew’s project took four months to completeand the family lived through most of it, using akitchen in their basement.
“I think whenever you remodel, there’s going tobe some inconvenience, but the end result morethan makes up for it,” Camille says. “I wouldadvise other homeowners to have a good idea ofwhat they want in a project before they start. Wedid and the job went smoothly.” n
Brightening Things UpThe doorway to the dining room was reconfigured to allow for a butler
area on the left, while the right side was occupied with a new 36" gasrange top with a decorative wood hood above it. In addition to the gascooktop, the new kitchen features double wall ovens, a large refrigeratorand two dishwashers.
A large island with a prep sink close to the cooking area features a beverage center and offers island seating to family and friends, lettingthem keep company with the cook. The choice of light butterscotch cabinetry with a touch of caramel glazing and light exotic stone tops contributes to the room’s bright and spacious feel. Also, the contrastingdistressed island with darker finish made a connection with Camille’schoice of dinette set and other furnishings. The stone backsplash with its inlaid design sets off the kitchen background.
New hardwood floors were installed throughout to create a seamlessfirst floor, while use of recessed lighting, pendent lights and task lightingmade for a much brighter space.
In addition, there was available space behind the mudroom/laundryroom area (part of the garage) that was not used appropriately. So MichaelNash built out a 7' x 10' interior space and combined that space with thecurrent mudroom to create a separate laundry room, a new powder roomand a mudroom between the garage and family room.
GREAT RESULTSThis total transformation has changed this family’s way of living. Nowthey all can tend to their busy schedules without bumping into each otherand being cramped into a small kitchen or dungeon-looking family room.
“I couldn’t stand being in my kitchen before the renovation because itwas so dark. I just wanted to close the door and order out,” Camillelaughs. “Now, it’s part of the living space and I am always part of what’sgoing on. The whole area is opened up and much brighter. It’s a greatplace for our family to hang out together.”
The homeowners knew when theybought their 2,972-square foot, 1950s vintagecolonial that it wouldn’t accommodate theirgrowing family over the long-term. So after l iving in the house for nine years, they werefaced with a decision to either sell it and moveto a new home or renovate it to meet theirneed for more space.
We went back and forth with our decision,” says the owner, “but we loved our neighborhood and our lot. So,
ultimately, it made sense for us to turn this houseinto what we wanted instead of buying elsewhere.”
With three small children, the renovation’s firstgoal was to increase the home’s livable space.The new design increased the size of the home to3,893-square feet, adding a master suite with walk-inclosets and master bathroom, a mudroom and anupstairs laundry.
In addition, the kitchen and living area wastransformed into a wide-open design that makes it easier for mom to watch over three small childrenand be together during the day.
“The new design makes my life so much easierbecause I can have everyone around me,” the ownersays. “It’s just an easy living space.”
THE NEW FLOOR PLANThe new design starts with a new portico at thefront door. Upon entering the home, there is anopen foyer with an office to the right. To the left is a formal living room from which you enter thedining room; French doors open onto the backpatio.
If you walk straight through the foyer, youcome to the center of the house, which has a butler’s pantry and wet bar leading into thekitchen. To the right is the mudroom, which exits to the garage. Behind the mudroom is thefamily room with doors out to a screened-inporch.
Kitchen highlights include a cream marblecountertop on an island offset by dark granite onthe rest of the countertops. The family room andmudroom feature coffered ceilings and custombuilt-in cabinetry.
Upstairs is the new master suite with his andhers closets plus a master bath featuring whiteCarrera marble countertops to match the floor.Pieces of marble also adorn the edges of the mirror, adding to the room’s elegant feel. A second bedroom with a private bath, two otherbedrooms, a hall bathroom and the new laundrycomplete the second floor.
SIGNATURE ROOMSAccording to the owners, it is difficult to pick a favorite room because the family loves the entire project. Two rooms, however, standout for the wife.
“I love the open kitchen/family room and the coffered ceiling,” shesays. “The space is beautifully done and it is very bright with all the doors and windows leading to the outdoor living area.”
“Our master suite is like being in a tree house. It’s so open to the outside,” she comments. “We used to sleep with our windows covered andclosed, but now we keep them open and wake up to the tops of our trees.”
A SEAMLESS TRANSITIONGetting the new addition to match a home built more than 60 years agowas the project’s greatest challenge. According to George Papaheraklis,founder and president of Finecraft Contractors, you start with the details.
“You make a lot of inconspicuous adjustments throughout the home inorder to create a seamless transition from old to new,” he says. “Matchingand updating the trim work, refinishing the floors, working with the heightsof the doors and windows were just a few of the tasks required to blend oldand new.”
Finecraft paid particular attention to the home’s existing front entry-way. They adjusted the height of the front door and included a transomthat brings more light into the space. Then a new entry porch was addedthat provides more dimension to the front of the home. All of it wasmeticulously crafted to blend in with the home’s existing exterior. Andtheir attention to detail shows.
“They did a fantastic job of making the renovation blend in with the existinghouse,” the owner exclaims. “It really does feel like it has been there forever.”
SELECTING THEIR CONTRACTORThe owners asked four contractors to bid on their project, but Finecraft—who had been recommended by their architect—was a clear favorite. Sothey were very happy when Finecraft won the job.
“They were just phenomenal to work with,” the owner says. “We had never done a renovation and we were a bit nervous going in. They did a great job of keeping us informed at every step of the way and alwayslistened to our questions and concerns.”
“They communicated so well and I think that is what made the projectsuch a great experience for us,” the owner says. “The entire project hasreally exceeded our expectations. We just love our new home.” n
Every successful remodeling job requires a team of skilled, dedicated professionals.It’s best to start with an architect or
general contractor who will typically bring otherprofessionals onto the project. Your generalcontractor is usually responsible for hiring thesubcontractors used on the job, so it’s alwaysgood to ask them about those relationshipsduring your selection process. Here’s the teamthat made this remodel a success:
General Contractor: Finecraft Building ContractorsArchitect: GTM Architects – Tamara GorodetzkyInteriors: Marni Interiors – Marni HolifieldKitchen Designer: Amy CollinsHVAC: Tri-State Home Services – Bert MiskellElectrician: Planet Electric – John KoutsoulisPlumbing: Tri-State Home Services – Bert MiskellMasonry: ARG Masonry, Inc. – Alvaro RamosExcavation: Cornerstone Excavations – Ed BevisLandscaper: Mac Peak Landscaping – Mark MacpeakOther: Architectural Ceramics, Fireplace Solutions, Potomac
Valley Brick, Hybrid American Construction (roofer),Ferguson (plumbing fixtures), Dominion Electric (Light fixtures), Stone and Tile World (Countertops)
Source for this article:Finecraft Contractors, Inc.104 Summit Hall RoadGaithersburg, MD 20877Contact: Niko PapaheraklisPhone: (301) 330-9191www.finecraftcontractors.com
When Robert Crooks decided his historic home inMount Pleasant was just too big for one person, he started lookingfor a Craftsman-style bungalow he could purchase. But after not finding a suitable option, he decided to build one himself andstarted looking for a place to knock down. Ultimately, he found justwhat he was looking for in Metro D.C.’s Palisades neighborhood.
Ididn’t think there was any chance of saving the existing home,” saysRobert. “So I rang up Chris Landis [AIA, Landis Construction] andasked him to look at it. He agreed that the home would need to be
torn down and we went from there.”
PROJECT GOALSRobert had a clear vision of what he wanted when he sat down with thedesigners at Landis Construction. Not only did he want a well-designed,well-constructed home true to the Craftsman spirit and ideals, but hewanted to be able to ‘age in place’ and live on one floor. Additionally, hewanted to integrate sustainable design principles, energy efficiency and hewanted the inside of the home to feel like his Mount Pleasant home.
“I took the designer up to my old house several times so he could getthe look and feel of the place,” Robert says. “I’d just show him aroundand point out things I really liked. A lot of the downstairs, particularlythe room sizes, are similar to that home, which was a beautiful oldplace,” he says.
At the completion of the design phase, the project had expanded to4,500 square-feet. Care was taken during the design of the home to
ensure that the massing was both in keeping withthe neighborhood and the Craftsman bungalow aesthetic. Instead of going up, the home wouldextend inconspicuously toward the rear of the lot.
EARLY CHALLENGESThe project’s first step involved deconstructing theexisting home on the site. All salvageable materialswere recycled, donated, or reused, rather than beingthrown in a landfill.
Securing the Raze permit was especially difficult as the process seemed to be endless andwithout a real road map. It involved submissionsto, and in many cases inspections from, a host ofgovernmental organizations and utilities includ-ing: DC DOH, Verizon, Pepco, Washington Gas,DCRA – Construction Branch, DC Zoning,WASA, DDOT, DC Historic Preservation,DDOE –Asbestos, DDOE - Soil and Erosion,and Department of Housing and CommunityDevelopment. Once complete, however, a beautiful new home went up on the site.
AN ELEGANT AGING-IN-PLACE DESIGNAs one would expect of an aging-in-place layout,all of the primary living space is situated on the
first floor. Starting with an entry foyer, the layoutboasts a living room, dining room, master suite,master bathroom, kitchen with breakfast area,powder room, laundry closet, and TV room/study.
Custom cherry cabinetry, fireplace mantel surround, doors and window trims, and base andcrown moldings are designed and finished to bring inthe Craftsman style of the exterior inside the livingand dining rooms. Similarly, the TV room/studycabinetry is built in this style, but with a creamglazed finish and stained desk tops and flyovershelves. The master bathroom has the Craftsmanstyle evoked as well with the use of stained cherrywood cabinetry and granite countertops and varyingsizes of slate tiles.
“The room I use the most is the TV room/studyoff the back of the house,” Robert says. “It wasagain modeled from a room in my previous home.I still work out of the home as a consultant so Ispend a lot of time there.”
Long quarter-sawn white oak floors run through-out the first and second floors. Engineered floors inthe rear portion of the first floor were fabricated bythe same mill shop to match. Solid wood doorswere installed as well and there is a radiant heatfloor in the rear portion of the first floor. Interiorclerestory windows and a frosted glass door bringplenty of natural light into interior spaces.
The basement is nicely finished as a spacious in-law suite with engineered hardwood floors,kitchenette, bathroom, family room, laundry, andstorage room. Large window wells ensure plenty of natural light.
The second floor has two bedrooms and a bathroom. The bathroom features honed marbletile, custom cabinetry and wood wainscoting.Future plans include turning one of the bedrooms into a library.
A STUNNING EXTERIORThe exterior of the home is a painstakingly detailed Craftsman designincluding James Hardi’s artisan siding, which provides a pronouncedshadow line at the first level and cedar siding at the second level, handcut decorative rafter ends and brackets. The front porch creates an elegantand well-proportioned transition from public to private space. Visually itbalances the dormer and the rest of the front façade. It features brickcolumns with tapered pilasters, decorative brackets at the gable end, IPEdecking, a custom built cedar handrail and steps with flagstone.
Pella aluminum clad wood windows and exterior doors in a strikingCranberry color complete the exterior design.
“I am from Australia and the Craftsman design is very popular there,”Robert says. “I’ve always loved the style and wanted it for this home.”
SUSTAINABILITY/ENERGY EFFICIENCY“I am an environmental scientist so I feel obliged to do as much as I canin terms of sustainability and energy efficiency,” Robert comments. “Forinstance, we did advanced framing using Forest Stewardship Councilapproved timber throughout the house. Advanced framing means thewalls are 50% thicker than normal and we filled that space with sprayfoam insulation.”
Additionally, the home has a multi-zone super high efficiency HVACsystem and an Energy Recovery Ventillator to bring in fresh air.
“The house is incredibly energy efficient,” Robertemphasizes. “I keep track of my utility bills and afterthe first year my bill was only 1/3 of my old one.”
Care was taken to preempt water infiltration.In addition to waterproofing, insulation and drainboard on the exterior of the foundation walls,Landis Construction installed a conventionalsump pump along with a backup sump pump thatruns with water pressure rather than electricity.The home also incorporated rain barrels and arain garden.
ADVICE TO OTHER HOMEOWNERS“My late wife and I renovated several homes overthe years, so we were always thinking of differentthings to do,” Robert says. “So I knew what I want-ed from the start. That’s important, along withgoing into your project with a realistic estimate.”
THE END RESULTUltimately, Robert took great care to build a homewhich blends with the Palisades neighborhood.He and his new community love it. The homerecalls an era of civility and elegance, of pride incraftsmanship. It will be a gem for him to enjoy for many more to come. n
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Source for this article:Landis Construction7059 Blair Road, NW Suite 300Washington, DC 20012Contact: Chris Landis, AIAPhone: (202) 600-8301www.landisconstruction.com
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T he hallmark for kitchen and bath professionals,NKBA certification is based on in-depth testing andextensive industry experience. NKBA-certified mem-
bers must also meet annual continuing education require-ments. The NKBA certifies kitchen and bath professionals invarious levels of expertise, and provides two distinct paths;one for the kitchen & bath designers and one for non-designprofessionals. According to a 2010 survey conducted byFleishman-Hillard, 80% of consumers prefer to work with cer-tified kitchen designers over uncertified designers.
NKBA Certified Kitchen & Bath DesignersNKBA-certified designers demonstrate comprehensiveknowledge in kitchen and bath design, as well as construc-tion, mechanical, plumbing and electrical systems. They arewidely recognized as experts in the NKBA Kitchen & BathPlanning Guidelines with Access Standards, which recognizethe importance of consumer health, safety and welfare inkitchen and bath design. Our certified designers are alsowell respected for their skill in assessing consumers’ indi-vidual needs and creating designs that meet and exceedtheir expectations.
AKBDDefined: An Associate Kitchen and Bath Designer is a cer-tified professional, knowledgeable in product selection,space planning, materials and finishes.
Requirements: Applicants must document a minimumof two (2) years experience. At least one year must bespecifically within the kitchen/bath industry. The secondyear of experience may be in a related industry.
Applicants must also earn a minimum of 30 hours ofNKBA education or NKBA approved college coursework.Education must be completed before the candidate's appli-cation for certification can be approved. Courses should bedocumented as accurately as possible on the application.
CKD/CBDDefined: CKDs and CBDs specialize in the design, planning,and execution of residential kitchens and bathrooms, andprove advanced knowledge of technical and personal com-munication skills required to succeed as a design specialist.
Requirements: Applicants must document a minimum ofseven (7) years of experience. A minimum of three years
must be specifically from full-time residential kitchen/bathdesign experience, including design execution or projectmanagement. The remaining four years can consist of full-time kitchen/bath design or related industry experience.
Applicants must also earn a minimum of 60 hours ofNKBA education or NKBA approved college coursework.Education must be completed before the candidate's appli-cation for certification can be approved. Courses should bedocumented as accurately as possible on the application.Applicants must pass their AKBD academic exam priorscheduling their CKD/CBD design exam.
CKE/CBEDefined: Certified Kitchen Educators and CertifiedBathroom Educators are college instructors who specializein teaching residential kitchen and/or bathroom design.They understand the unique qualifications required forkitchen and bathroom design specialization, and they trans-fer their knowledge to interior design students. A collegeinstructor achieves the CKE or CBE designation by provingexperience as an interior design college educator and pass-ing the CKD exam for CKE certification, or the CBD exam forCBE certification.
Requirements: CKEs and CBEs must demonstrate a min-imum of seven (7) years of full-time teaching experience in
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interior design or a minimum of three (3) years teachingexperience combined with formal education for a total ofseven (7) years. No formal design experience is required.
Applicants must also earn a minimum of 60 hours ofNKBA education or NKBA approved college coursework.Education must be completed before the candidate's appli-cation for certification can be approved. Courses should bedocumented as accurately as possible on the application.Applicants must pass their AKBD academic exam prior toscheduling their CKD/CBD design exam.
CMKBDDefined: The Certified Master Kitchen and Bath Designeris a program which recognizes extraordinary experienceand achievements in the kitchen and bath industry. TheCMKBD must possess not only their CKD and CBD certifica-tion, but must have an additional ten years of experiencein the industry beyond the date of their first certification.This means that CMKBDs must have a minimum of 17years of industry experience. In addition, a CMKBD hasbeen nationally recognized through design competitions,industry awards, printed publications, or television spots. ACMKBD must also meet specific educational requirements.
Requirements: Candidates applying for the CMKBD certifi-cation are required to have both their CKD and CBD certifica-tions prior to applying. Candidates must also have an addi-tional ten (10) years of industry experience in addition to theknowledge that they have already demonstrated to earn theirCKD and/or CBD designation. Five (5) years of this addition-al experience must be from full-time kitchen/bath design.
Applicants must also earn a minimum of 100 hours ofNKBA education or NKBA approved college coursework.Education must be completed before the candidate'sapplication for certification can be approved. Coursesshould be documented as accurately as possible on theapplication.
CMKBEDefined: The Certified Master Kitchen and Bath Educatoris a program which recognizes extraordinary experienceand achievements of educators teaching residential kitchenand/or bathroom design at the college level. The CMKBEmust possess not only both their CKE and CBE certifications,and must have an additional ten (10) years of experiencein the industry beyond the date of their first certification.This means that CMKBEs must have a minimum of 17years of teaching and design experience.
Requirements: Candidates applying for the CMKBE cer-tification are required to have both their CKE and CBE certi-fications prior to applying. Candidates must also have anadditional ten (10) years of teaching experience in additionto the knowledge that they have already demonstrated toearn their CKE and/or CBE designation. Five (5) years ofthis additional experience can be from full-timekitchen/bath design or teaching.
Applicants must also earn a minimum of 100 hours of NKBA education or NKBA approved college coursework.Education must be completed before the candidate's appli-cation for certification can be approved. Courses should bedocumented as accurately as possible on the application.
NKBA Certified Non-Design ProfessionalsThe Certified Kitchen & Bath Professional is a path for thedealer, distributor, fabricator, installer, remodeler, manufac-turer, sales representative, or any other segment of theindustry to validate their knowledge, experience, dedicationand professionalism in the kitchen and bath industry. Thisindividual is qualified to work with our certified designers tomeet the needs of the consumer. The candidate for this cer-tification must meet specific educational requirements andpass a comprehensive academic exam.
CKBPDefined: The Certified Kitchen and Bath Professional(CKBP) is our only non-design-oriented certification; onethat benefits all industry segments. In order to possess thisuniversal certification, the holder must prove a high level ofproficiency in professional knowledge, industry experience,and education in the kitchen and bath industry. The focusof curriculum and critical areas of knowledge is not cen-tered on design, but in the areas of residential construction,general business knowledge, materials and product knowl-edge, and project management.
Requirements: Applicants must document a minimumof five (5) years of kitchen and bath industry experience.
Applicants must also earn a minimum of 40 hours ofNKBA education or NKBA approved college coursework.Education must be completed before the candidate's appli-cation for certification can be approved. Courses should bedocumented as accurately as possible on the application.
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KITCHEN & BATH DEALER314 DESIGN STUDIO, LLC314 Main StreetStevensville, MD 21666Phone: (410) 643-4040Gail Lundberg, Brad Lundberg,Michael A. Kowalski
ABBEY DESIGN CENTER FLOORSKITCHEN & BATH21465 Price Cascades PlazaSterling, VA 20164Phone: (703) 450-8181Elizabeth Schaefer, Shervin Ansari
BARRONS CUSTOM KITCHENS23 W. Diamond AvenueGaithersburg, MD 20877Phone: (571) 292-6600Jayme Michnya, Ann Clodfelter,Vicki Anderson, Heather King,Greg Zuvich
Bray & Scarff has been remodelingkitchens and baths for many yearsand our specialty is “making thecustomer’s dreams a reality”. Ourexperienced designers and CertifiedInstallers will ensure your remodelingexperience will be a positive one! We offer a “ONE STOP SHOP” foryour complete project, with LifetimeWarranties on our products and onthe Installation!
BRAY & SCARFF, INC.813 C Rockville PikeRockville, MD 20852Phone: (301) 251-6150Dan Hoilman, Jennifer Catania
6733 Richmond HighwayAlexandria, VA 22306Phone: (703) 660-1064Diane M. Hursh, CKD, CBD;Veronica Foster
6801 Wisconsin AvenueChevy Chase, MD 20815Phone: (301) 470-3555Bill Hurley, CKD; CathyRupert, Gary Cullen, ShawnCampana, Dave Kapp
11015 Lee HighwayFairfax, VA 22031Phone: (703) 385-6724Craig Pugh, Kelly Morrissette
5715 Lee HighwayArlington, VA 22207Phone: (703) 534-2803Shelley Valentine
46262 Cranston Street, #102Sterling, VA 20165Phone: (571) 521-7070Jessica Fisher
KLEPPINGER DESIGN GROUP, INC.2809- A Merrilee DriveFairfax, VA 22031Phone: (703) 208-2208C. William Kleppinger III, AlexanderWilliams, Rhonda Grisham, JulieHendrickson, Chris Fadden,Christne Moser, AKBD; AndrewGay, Patricia Kennedy
53 East Lee StreetWarrenton, VA 20186Phone: 540-351-0708Fax: 540-351-0757Rita L. McSorley, CKD,Thomas “Mac” McSorley, CR,CKBR, Laurie Klinewww.mastercraftdesigninc.com
Mastercraft’s kitchen & bath designshowroom features a full range ofcabinetry, counters, and kitchen &bath accessories. A helpful staff oftrained designers will help you createthe kitchen, bath or whole housecabinet design you’ve been dream-ing about. Led by Thomas McSorley,a certified remodeler (CR) and a cer-tified kitchen & bath remodeler(CKBR) who holds a bachelor of sci-ence degree in architectural studiesfrom the University of Illinois, and hiswife Rita, a certified kitchen designer(CKD) and also a graduate of theUniversity of Illinois, the Mastercraftteam brings 35 years of experienceand expertise in the residentialremodeling industry to bear on eachand every project.
Founded in 1985, DullesElectric’s 12,000 SF LightingShowroom is the largest in theDC area and has extensive displays of Schonbek CrystalFixtures, Ceiling Fans, andLamps as well as real worldlighting displays. In addition, thisfull service company has anElectrical Supply Counter and aCommercial Division.
Dulles Electric Supply22570 Shaw RoadSterling, VA 20166Contact: Shari ArnoldPhone: (703) 450-5700Fax: (703) [email protected]
Appliance Distributors Unlimitedprides itself as the best resourcefor kitchen appliances with fourshowrooms in three states. ADUhas serviced the building, remod-eling and property managertrade since 1982. ADU salesassociates are factory trained tohelp you select the best appli-ance package for your kitchenand your needs.
Michael Nash DesignBuild & Homes8630-A Lee HighwayFairfax, VA 22031Phone: (703) 641-9800Fax: (703) 641-5938Sonny Nazemian, C.I.D., CR,CKBR, GCP, UDCR, EET,Shawn Nazemianwww.michael-nash.com
Michael Nash is a one-stopDesign/Build company. We docustom new homes, additions,extensions, complete kitchen and bath remodeling, basements,winecellars, custom garages, sunrooms, screen porches, flooringand window treatments. With over30 years experience we handle youevery step of the way from designthrough construction includinginterior design. One source does itall. Give us a call.
MONTAGUE BRANCH, LTD.218 N. Lee Street, Floor 3Alexandria, VA 22314-2631Phone: (703) 461-3350Andrea H. Finn, CKD; MarthaWhitley
RACKL CHRISTOPHER ASSOCIATES, INC.2254 Monocacy RoadBaltimore, MD 21221Phone: (410) 817-9091David P. Rackl, CKD, CBD; JohnM. Christopher, CKD, CBD
REVISIONS REMODELING SHOWROOM9054 Chevrolet Dive, #307Ellicott City, MD 21042-4018Phone: (410) 313-9398Tracy Bopst, Dann Cummings
RON WHEATON CUSTOM KITCHENS, INC.213 Mill Street NEVienna, VA 22180Phone: (703) 242-6285Ronald Rene, Paul Maxim, RonaldWheaton Jr., Carol Wheaton, Ron Wheaton Sr.
10362 Fairfax BoulevardFairfax, VA 22030Phone: (703) 995-8300
1616 A Rockville PikeRockville, MD 20852Phone: (301) 231-4994Ronna Cohen
FA DESIGN BUILD9979 Main StreetFairfax, VA 22031Phone: (703) 934-8447Rob Menefee, Britton Smith
13890 Lowe StreetChantilly, VA 20151Phone: (703) 375-5858
5650-D General Washington Dr.Alexandria, VA 22312Phone: (703) 658-1000
800 East Gude DriveRockville, MD 20850Phone: (301) 424-1393www.ferguson.comFerguson bath, kitchen and lightinggalleries offers not only the latestproduct ideas from quality manu-facturers, we also have the mostexperienced associates. Fergusonoffers plumbing, lighting, cabinetry,appliances and more. Our show-room consultants understand theremodeling process and work withhomeowners and contractors toensure that their projects are doneon time and within budget.
FERGUSON800 East Gude Drive, Ste ARockville, MD 20850-8336Phone: (301) 424-1393Aditi Ripley, DeAKBD; Jan Zhuge,AKBD; David Rushe
FERGUSON13890 Lowe StreetChantilly, VA 20151Phone: (703) 375-5800Katherine Gibson
FERGUSON5650 General Washington DriveAlexandria, VA 22312Phone: (703) 642- 2626Stephen Bowen, Dezra Samuelson, AKBD
GMC GRANITE AND HOME IMPROVEMENT13406 Occoquan RoadWoodbridge, VA 22191Phone: (703) 490-8799Gohar Ihsan
HOME DEPOT #2501601 E. Ordnance RoadGlen Burnie, MD 21060-6521Phone: (410) 553-9600Win Murphy
TW Perry serves professionalremodelers and homebuilderswith quality products and excep-tional service. We supply lumber,building materials, doors, win-dows, decking products, hard-ware, paint and power tools. OurCustom Door & Millwork Facilityoffers the highest quality doorand millwork products – includ-ing custom exterior doors,mouldings, columns and otherarchitectural details.
46 NKBA Baltimore/Washington’s Remodeling Today FOR A COMPLETE LIST OF NKBA BALTIMORE/WASHINGTON REMODELERS, SUPPLIERS AND TRADE RELATED SERVICES PLEASE SEE THE ALPHABETICAL LISTING BEGINNING ON PAGE 32
AdditionsFine Craft Contractors, Inc..................................301-330-9191Gilday Construction ............................................301-565-4600John Hall Construction Co. .................................703-354-3388Kingston Design Remodeling ..............................703-323-6527Landis Construction Corporation ........................202-726-3777Magazi Kitchens and Baths ................................301-913-0286Merrick Design & Build, Inc. ................................301-946-2356Michael Nash Design Build & Homes Inc.............703-641-9800Pagenstecher Group...........................................301-933-9305TCS Building, Inc. ...............................................703-525-6888ArchitectsPagenstecher Group...........................................301-933-9305AppliancesAppliance Distributors Unlimited..........................410-789-8000Ferguson Enterprises, Inc. ..................................703-375-5858Basement RemodelingGilday Construction ............................................301-565-4600John Hall Construction Co. .................................703-354-3388Kingston Design Remodeling ..............................703-323-6527Bathroom RemodelingBray and Scarff, Inc. ...........................................301-470-3555Fine Craft Contractors, Inc..................................301-330-9191Kingston Design Remodeling ..............................703-323-6527Landis Construction Corporation ........................202-726-3777Magazi Kitchens and Baths ................................301-913-0286Merrick Design & Build, Inc. ................................301-946-2356Michael Nash Design Build & Homes Inc.............703-641-9800Building MaterialsT.W. Perry ...........................................................301-840-9600CabinetsMastercraft Design Inc. .......................................703-335-1499Mid South Building Supply, Inc. – VA ..................703-321-4019Cabinets–Kitchen & BathMastercraft Design Inc. .......................................703-335-1499CountertopsMid South Building Supply, Inc. – VA ..................703-321-4019Custom CabinetsMastercraft Design Inc. .......................................703-335-1499Custom HomesJohn Hall Construction Co. .................................703-354-3388Pagenstecher Group...........................................301-933-9305Decks & PorchesKingston Design Remodeling ..............................703-323-6527DeckingT.W. Perry ...........................................................301-840-9600Design/BuildFine Craft Contractors, Inc..................................301-330-9191Gilday Construction ............................................301-565-4600John Hall Construction Co. .................................703-354-3388Kingston Design Remodeling ..............................703-323-6527Landis Construction Corporation ........................202-726-3777Magazi Kitchens and Baths ................................301-913-0286Merrick Design & Build, Inc. ................................301-946-2356Michael Nash Design Build & Homes Inc.............703-641-9800Pagenstecher Group...........................................301-933-9305TCS Building, Inc. ...............................................703-525-6888
ElectricalDominion Electric Supply Company, Inc. .............703-536-4400Electrical SuppliesDulles Electric .....................................................703-450-5700Entertainment Centers & Wall UnitsMastercraft Design Inc. .......................................703-335-1499General ContractingJohn Hall Construction Co. .................................703-354-3388Magazi Kitchens and Baths ................................301-913-0286TCS Building, Inc. ...............................................703-525-6888Green BuildingJohn Hall Construction Co. .................................703-354-3388Heating & Air Conditioning (HVAC)Ferguson Enterprises, Inc. ..................................703-375-5858Historical RenovationKingston Design Remodeling ..............................703-323-6527Installation ServicesMid South Building Supply, Inc. – VA ..................703-321-4019Kitchen RemodelingBray and Scarff, Inc. ...........................................301-470-3555Fine Craft Contractors, Inc..................................301-330-9191Gilday Construction ............................................301-565-4600John Hall Construction Co. .................................703-354-3388Kingston Design Remodeling ..............................703-323-6527Landis Construction Corporation ........................202-726-3777Magazi Kitchens and Baths ................................301-913-0286Merrick Design & Build, Inc. ................................301-946-2356Michael Nash Design Build & Homes Inc.............703-641-9800TCS Building, Inc. ...............................................703-525-6888LightingDominion Electric Supply Company, Inc. .............703-536-4400Dulles Electric .....................................................703-450-5700Ferguson Enterprises, Inc. ..................................703-375-5858Lighting ConsultantDominion Electric Supply Company, Inc. .............703-536-4400Lighting ShowroomDulles Electric .....................................................703-450-5700Moulding & MillworkT.W. Perry ...........................................................301-840-9600PlumbingFerguson Enterprises, Inc. ..................................703-375-5858SidingMid South Building Supply, Inc. – VA ..................703-321-4019T.W. Perry ...........................................................301-840-9600SunroomsKingston Design Remodeling ..............................703-323-6527Whole House RenovationFine Craft Contractors, Inc..................................301-330-9191Gilday Construction ............................................301-565-4600Kingston Design Remodeling ..............................703-323-6527Landis Construction Corporation ........................202-726-3777Merrick Design & Build, Inc. ................................301-946-2356Michael Nash Design Build & Homes Inc.............703-641-9800Pagenstecher Group...........................................301-933-9305Windows & DoorsMid South Building Supply, Inc. – VA ..................703-321-4019T.W. Perry ...........................................................301-840-9600
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Let us orchestrate your dream.For the perfect products for your kitchen or bath, stop by a Ferguson showroom. It’s where you’ll find the largest range of quality brands, a symphony of ideas, and trained product experts to help orchestrate your dream. With showrooms from coast to coast, come see why Ferguson is recommended by professional contractors and designers everywhere.
Annapolis, MD: 302 Harry S Truman Pkwy (410) 573-6612Rockville, MD: 800-A East Gude Dr (301) 424-1393Timonium, MD: 7 W Aylesbury Rd, Ste S-U (410) 252-0877White Plains, MD: 10720 Demarr Rd (301) 932-5400Alexandria, VA: 5650-D General Washington Dr (703) 658-1000Chantilly, VA: 13890 Lowe St (703) 375-5858Winchester, VA: 321 Front Royal Pike (540) 722-2636