
Surface Attraction: Part of a Craftsmen Style Makeover
“To connect with adjacent rooms, the kitchen is lightly detailed, with an abundance of natural surfaces.”—Jim Rill
Trends: Home“To connect with adjacent rooms, the kitchen is lightly detailed, with an abundance of natural surfaces.”—Jim Rill
Trends: Home“We wanted to take full advantage of it’s location in a woody environment by incorporating the wonders of nature.”—Team at Rill Architects
HGTV.com“The kitchen has become more than a place to cook. It’s become a multi-use space with dining areas”—David Benton
Capital File“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
H&D Sourcebook“To be selected for Hall of Fame Architect is indeed a great honor.”—Team at Rill Architects
Home and Design“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
K+BB Magazine“It’s designed to look like it was carved out of a mountain, with stone walls, stone floors and stone niches”
The Washington Post“Creating unique homes as special as the families who live in them.”—Jim Rill
Houzz“It’s just wonderful to be outdoors, to get the nature and yet to be protected from the elements.”—the client
The Washington Post Magazine“The clients wanted an open floor plan and plenty of room for big gatherings”—David Benton
Arlington Magazine“The space was created as a place to enjoy nature while relishing the comforts of home.”—Team at Rill Architects
The Connection Newspaper“The client loves to cook with modern facilities and appliances; however, the design intent was to carry through the rustic cabin feel.”—Jim Rill
Home & Style, Robb Report“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
Potomac Almanac“Our firm dedicates itself to creating spaces that are connected to the views and vistas of the outdoors”—Team at Rill Architects
American Lifestyle Magazine“We incorporate natural light and utilize the entire site to expand homes into the landscape”—Team at Rill Architects
Home and Design“The house is beautiful, but it was missing one key ingredient: a connection to it’s stunning waterfront surroundings”—Jim Rill
Home and Design“There is no rule that says potting has to happen in a shed”—Jim Rill
Houzz“After finding a house in the perfect neighborhood, a couple renovates to reflect their love and passion for the environment.”—Bethesda Magazine
Bethesda Magazine“The idea was to give the room some warmth, some texture, something cozy but soaring.”—Team at Rill Architects
Washingtonian Magazine“The simple exterior and familiar profile recall iconic American Architecture. It’s a country house feel, but we’re in the city.”—David Benton
Houzz“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
The Washington Post“We offset the home’s traditional front facade by brightening it up and making it friendlier and more approachable.”—David Benton
Home and Design“Creating outdoor living rooms that define and give order to the landscape are key elements to a home design.”—Jim Rill
John Eric Home“Choosing the right colors for your exterior can make a big impact on the look of your home.”—Team at Rill Architects
Bob Vila.com“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
Home and Design“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 Washington Post“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
Bethesda Magazine“We took this beautiful garden and created ways to experience it.”—Jim Rill
Home and Design“Green building products are also becoming much more accessible and affordable in the long run.”—Jim Rill
Washingtonian Magazine“Simple forms and natural materials were key to the design of this home.”—Jim Rill
Dwell“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 Almanac: Home Life Style“The clients wanted a house that had a presence, but not an ostentatious presence, more of a subtle elegance.”—Rill Architects Team
The Potomac Almanac“The owners wanted to retain the sense of history associated with the land.”—Jim Rill
Trends: Top 50 New Homes“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
Home and Design“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
The Connection Newspapers“I see the galley kitchen as an opportunity to squeeze maximum style in a linear layout.”—David Benton
Washington Examiner“We took painstaking efforts to keep the trees alive through the construction process, retaining a rich habitat for all wildlife.”—the Homeowner
Washingtonian Magazine“With careful design considerations, you can create an outdoor room that seamlessly transitions between the house and the yard.”—Jim Rill
The Washington Post“The back of the house is where you can really see the yin and the yang of nature and house working together.”—Jim Rill
Renovation Style“You should find a beautiful property and let it grow with you.”—Jim Rill
Cabin Floor Plans“We were attracted to everything, the history of the building and the gardens. It is a national treasure.”—the Homeowners
The Washington Post Magazine“We wanted to create a cozy, attractive outdoor living area for the family to enjoy.”—The Rill Architects Team
Maryland Life“The front door is where you want the bang for your buck, it’s the first thing people see.”—David Benton
Washington Examiner“More and more kitchens are being designed at the center of a confluence between indoors and out.”—The Rill Architects Team
Kitchen Trends Magazine“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
Annapolis Magazine“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
Trends“The ceiling provides an elegant touch, a flat roof wouldn’t be nearly as ‘wow.’”—the Homeowner
Bethesda Magazine“The owners spend lots of time outside so they wanted an outdoor room with TV, kitchen, fireplace and the best views.”—Jim Rill
H&D Sourcebook“…the attention to detail is evident in graceful moldings, wainscoting and trim, and rhythmic changes in ceiling heights.”—Home & Design
Home and 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
Small Room Decorating“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
Bethesda Magazine“Trim can really create a sense of warmth and scale. It makes the room more comfortable.”—Jim Rill
Washington Examiner“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
Chesapeake Home + Living“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 Washington Times“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
Washington Examiner“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
Home and Design“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
Washington Examiner“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
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
Chesapeake Home + Living“This home is a prime example of environmentally conscious building, resulting an extremely energy-efficient, healthy home.”—The Washington Times
The Washington Times“We incorporate natural light and utilize the entire site to expand homes into the landscape”—The Rill Architects Team
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