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Meet the Design House Designers – Rita St. Clair Associates, Inc.

The Family Room was designed by Rita St. Clair of Rita St. Clair Associates, Inc. Designers are often called on to create aesthetically pleasing spaces in addition to creating order from chaos. The family room is often the designated space … Continue reading

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Meet the Design House Designers – Victor Shargai & Associates, Inc.

The Dining Room was designed by Victor Shargai, Blair Riggs & Rahman Seraj of Victor Shargai & Associates, Inc. “The room in which he sat had the same lack of conformity to any period or scheme. It was a personal … Continue reading

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Meet the Design House Designers – Nestor Santa-Cruz

The Study was designed by Nestor Santa-Cruz, LEED AP, IIDA, of Gensler. I see the job of a designer to be a combination of wearing different “hats”: a psychologist and a teacher at the same time. In the past, I have … Continue reading

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Meet the Design House Designers – Michael Roberson Interior Design

The Garden Room was designed by Michael Roberson, ASID of  Michael Roberson Interior  Design. It was an interesting premise. How do you create a “garden room”on the 5th floor of a city building with no gardens in sight? The answer, … Continue reading

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Meet the Design House Designers – Frank Babb Randolph Interior Design

The Portico was designed by Frank Babb Randolph of Frank Babb Randolph Interior Design. A classical entrance to a home inspired by the Greco-Roman culture which has in turn influenced our Western way of living today. A transitional space from … Continue reading

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Meet the Design House Designers – Kelley Interior Design

The Foyer was designed by Kelley Proxmire of Kelley Interior Design. For her “Glitz and Glamour Galore” Foyer, Kelley Proxmire envisioned the Park Avenue home of a New York socialite and the backdrop for big entertaining. The inspiration for the … Continue reading

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Meet the Design House Designers – JDS Designs, Inc.

The Living Room was designed by David A. Herchik and Richard J. Looman of JDS Designs, Inc. JDS’ concept for the Living Room was a collaboration between modern and retro. Inspired by the Bohemian batik feel of the plum and gold … Continue reading

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Meet the Design House Designers – Adamstein & Demetriou, Inc.

The Master Bedroom was designed by Olvia Demetriou Adamstein, Melinda Nettelbeck & team, of Adamstein & Demetriou, Inc. Believing the bedroom to be a sanctuary for rest and relaxation, Production Manager Chad Webre, Director of Interior Design Melinda Nettelbeck,and Designer … Continue reading

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Halls of Fame Design House!

The Washington Design Center is thrilled to announce the debut of our brand new Design House, now located on the 5th floor of the building. Not only have we debuted a new house, but we have selected 8 of Washington’s premiere designers to  design … Continue reading

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