Thousands of visitors are drawn to Monticello each year because of its classical styling and the elegant symmetry and proportions that Jefferson applied after carefully studying the principles of Andrea Palladio. After “reading” Jefferson’s essay in architecture, however, many visitors leave with a different appreciation: how the statesman personalized his home. Jefferson designed Monticello to […]
10 Tricks of the Design Trade
You may not notice them when first glancing at a house design, but designers often employ tricks of the trade to make their homes look larger, live better, and go together more economically. The touches could be as subtle as a raised vanity that allows you to run tile to the wall in case you […]
Anatomy of a Great Home
What elevates a house to best-of-class status? Find out in this insider’s look at more than fifty award-winning homes designed by nearly three dozen A-plus American architects. Regardless of their size or design style, the best new and remodeled homes share common traits. They deliver eminently livable space that can accommodate nearly any lifestyle event. […]
Newspaper Suggests Anatomy of a Great Home Would Make a Good Gift
A reporter from the Current newspaper was on hand at my recent book signing at Politics and Prose
Politics and Prose Hosts Anatomy of a Great Home Discussion
A big crowd turned out during a Redskins game for a discussion of my new book, Anatomy of a Great Home