Nigel F. Maynard

Nigel F. Maynard is a writer covering the architecture, design and construction industries. His freelance work has appeared in The Washington Post, Metropolis, Architectural Record, Architect’s Newspaper, This Old House and USA Today Magazine, among others.

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Peek Inside These Dreamy Arlington Kitchen Makeovers

Thinking about remodeling? These culinary beauties will surely give you house envy.

A Historic Queen Anne Home Gets a New Lease on Life

Built in 1881, Broadview suffered a series of bad additions over the years. The latest renovation honors its original architecture.

This Sears Kit House Renovation Is Fresh and Nostalgic

A restored 1932 catalog home in historic Maywood goes for maximum efficiency with some cool retro touches.

This Arlington Home Feels Like a Boutique Hotel

That's by design. The owners wanted every day to feel like a memorable vacation.

A Home Makeover with Brazilian Accents

For this thoughtful renovation in Arlington's Bluemont neighborhood, a couple and their designer drew inspiration from a chair.

Black, White and Tickled Pink: A Right-Sized Renovation

The remodel of this 1950s brick home in Lyon Village made it better, but not bigger.

The Lost Whiskey Project

Mark Turner dreamed of a place where friends could unplug and drink bourbon by the fire. Then he built it.

Reimagining a Classic Tudor

The beauty of this streamlined renovation is not just in what was added, but also what was taken away.
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Furniture, Skateboards and Sculpture

Falls Church designer Cristian Wicha is happiest when he's making stuff.

Fields of (Big) Dreams

Where do baseball legends come from? Visit a minor league ballpark this summer and you may see one in the making.