“To connect with adjacent rooms, the kitchen is lightly detailed, with an abundance of natural surfaces.”—Jim Rill

“We wanted to take full advantage of it’s location in a woody environment by incorporating the wonders of nature.”—Team at Rill Architects

“The kitchen has become more than a place to cook. It’s become a multi-use space with dining areas”—David Benton

“When building a sustainable home, examine how the house is oriented on the lot. The way the winds and sun impact your home is very important.”—The Rill Architect Team

“To be selected for Hall of Fame Architect is indeed a great honor.”—Team at Rill Architects

“The home’s transformation took it from a 1970’s split level and turned it into something light and bright that suited their young family.”—Richard Rossi

“It’s designed to look like it was carved out of a mountain, with stone walls, stone floors and stone niches”

“Creating unique homes as special as the families who live in them.”—Jim Rill

“It’s just wonderful to be outdoors, to get the nature and yet to be protected from the elements.”—the client

“The clients wanted an open floor plan and plenty of room for big gatherings”—David Benton

“The space was created as a place to enjoy nature while relishing the comforts of home.”—Team at Rill Architects

“The client loves to cook with modern facilities and appliances; however, the design intent was to carry through the rustic cabin feel.”—Jim Rill

“Like the house, which feels like it has been added to over time, we wanted the interior to feel like an acquired collection”—David Benton

“Our firm dedicates itself to creating spaces that are connected to the views and vistas of the outdoors”—Team at Rill Architects

“We incorporate natural light and utilize the entire site to expand homes into the landscape”—Team at Rill Architects

“The house is beautiful, but it was missing one key ingredient: a connection to it’s stunning waterfront surroundings”—Jim Rill

“There is no rule that says potting has to happen in a shed”—Jim Rill

“After finding a house in the perfect neighborhood, a couple renovates to reflect their love and passion for the environment.”—Bethesda Magazine

“The idea was to give the room some warmth, some texture, something cozy but soaring.”—Team at Rill Architects

“The simple exterior and familiar profile recall iconic American Architecture. It’s a country house feel, but we’re in the city.”—David Benton

“Everyone who comes to Washington wants to change the world, but not many get a chance like this… in a setting like this.“—the Washington Post

“We offset the home’s traditional front facade by brightening it up and making it friendlier and more approachable.”—David Benton

“Creating outdoor living rooms that define and give order to the landscape are key elements to a home design.”—Jim Rill

“Choosing the right colors for your exterior can make a big impact on the look of your home.”—Team at Rill Architects

“The addition worships light and brings it into the home. The owners can sit here on a winters day and feel like they’re outside.”—Jim Rill

“I don’t want to move, I like our home’s proximity to grocery, shopping and Metro. So we decided to upsize.”—the Homeowner

“The deck railing consists of horizontal steel wires like those on a sailboat, adding to the nautical feel and providing an unobstructed view.”—Jim Rill

“We took this beautiful garden and created ways to experience it.”—Jim Rill

“Green building products are also becoming much more accessible and affordable in the long run.”—Jim Rill

“Simple forms and natural materials were key to the design of this home.”—Jim Rill

“In the past traditional architecture has been the go-to design of choice. Now clients are comfortable with contemporary design, not only with interior layout, but also the exterior.”—Rill Architects Team

“The clients wanted a house that had a presence, but not an ostentatious presence, more of a subtle elegance.”—Rill Architects Team

“The owners wanted to retain the sense of history associated with the land.”—Jim Rill

“We knew right away that this historic house was perfect for our foundation. We looked at the terraces and grounds and fell in love.”—the Homeowners

“The goal was to build a haven for family and friends to gather and enjoy spectacular views of their woodsy backyard.”—The Rill Architects Team

“I see the galley kitchen as an opportunity to squeeze maximum style in a linear layout.”—David Benton

“We took painstaking efforts to keep the trees alive through the construction process, retaining a rich habitat for all wildlife.”—the Homeowner

“With careful design considerations, you can create an outdoor room that seamlessly transitions between the house and the yard.”—Jim Rill

“The back of the house is where you can really see the yin and the yang of nature and house working together.”—Jim Rill

“You should find a beautiful property and let it grow with you.”—Jim Rill

“We were attracted to everything, the history of the building and the gardens. It is a national treasure.”—the Homeowners

“We wanted to create a cozy, attractive outdoor living area for the family to enjoy.”—The Rill Architects Team

“The front door is where you want the bang for your buck, it’s the first thing people see.”—David Benton

“More and more kitchens are being designed at the center of a confluence between indoors and out.”—The Rill Architects Team

“A simple home is appealing, a place where one listens to the tapping water and the herons’ call, instead of the hum of traffic.”—the Homeowners

“The homeowners were familiar with log cabin construction and wanted such a home for there country retreat. It needed to be rustic and authentic, with hand-hewn timbers, and it also had to look as though it had evolved over time.”—Jim Rill

“The ceiling provides an elegant touch, a flat roof wouldn’t be nearly as ‘wow.’”—the Homeowner

“The owners spend lots of time outside so they wanted an outdoor room with TV, kitchen, fireplace and the best views.”—Jim Rill

“…the attention to detail is evident in graceful moldings, wainscoting and trim, and rhythmic changes in ceiling heights.”—Home & Design

“Our goal was to bring the outdoors in and create an open floor plan to expand the outlook of this tiny historical townhouse”—The Rill Architects Team

“The fireplace, made from western Maryland fieldstone, has just enough detail – including a decorative screen and wide, white mantel – to make if feminine.”—Jim Rill

“Trim can really create a sense of warmth and scale. It makes the room more comfortable.”—Jim Rill

“This bathroom uses natural elements, such as sticks and logs from the property, which were whittled by carpenters and made into the vanity. Natural slate materials and saloon doors make it a fun, playful space.”—The Rill Architects Team

“It’s important to use the right materials so the outdoor kitchen will last and also tie the design into the house.”—Jim Rill

“The pantries can range from a utilitarian space consisting of open shelves and stainless steel counters to more of a formal area with marble tops and glass cabinets.”—The Rill Architects Team

“The renovated portico extends a warm welcome. We altered the trim above the entry and painted it in contrasting colors to accentuate the home’s Tudor style.”—The Rill Architects Team

“Ceilings often are taken for granted in remodeling but varying the height in different rooms can change the entire personality of the home”—The Rill Architects Team

“The center-hall foyer has a circular tray ceiling, wainscoting and archways leading into the study, dining room and the gallery which has a barrel ceiling and extends from one end of the house to the other.”—The Washington Times

“We have always been a fan of Arts and Crafts houses. We fell in love with the aesthetic and we’ve also become very interested in green building.”—the Homeowner

“This home is a prime example of environmentally conscious building, resulting an extremely energy-efficient, healthy home.”—The Washington Times

“We incorporate natural light and utilize the entire site to expand homes into the landscape”—The Rill Architects Team