Home & Design

A Confederate Officer Built This House. Today Its Owner is Black.

Larry Chattoo has made peace with his home’s complicated past. The design speaks volumes.

Neighborhood Real Estate Guide 2024

Looking to buy or sell? Here's the latest inventory data, average sale prices and average days on market in 400+ subdivisions in Arlington, McLean and Falls Church.

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.

Raising the Roof in Penrose

A tiny house on a small Arlington lot goes vertical for a family of four.

Great Spaces: A Rustic Wine Room

Bottle storage is part of the design in this Arlington home's lower-level tasting lounge.

October’s Most Expensive Home Sales

Recent sales included a new build in Lyon Village that commanded $4.23 million and a McLean estate that garnered $7 million.

Great Spaces: A Wallpapered Bedroom Alcove

Under a sloping roofline, a cozy sleeping nook for a design-savvy teen embraces color and pattern.

August’s Most Expensive Home Sales

Top-sellers included a luxury penthouse condo in Rosslyn with sweeping Potomac River views that sold for $3.8 million.
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Great Spaces: A Budget-Friendly Basement Makeover

A Ballston basement is converted into a fresh and modern short-term rental unit.

The Blue House on the Corner

A thoughtful "pop top" renovation and a new hue made this family home in Bluemont much more functional—and fun.

Great Spaces: Beguiling Tile

Quiet features allow the beautiful tiled walls to shine in this understated Arlington kitchen remodel.

June’s Most Expensive Home Sales

A gated estate next door to Hickory Hill, the former Kennedy compound in McLean, sold for $13.25 million.