Uncluttered Chic
“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
Room to Grow
“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 adds Warmth and Character to Interiors and Exteriors
“Trim can really create a sense of warmth and scale. It makes the room more comfortable.”—Jim Rill
Bathroom Design
“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
Cover Story: Outdoor Kitchens Blur Home-yard Line
“It’s important to use the right materials so the outdoor kitchen will last and also tie the design into the house.”—Jim Rill
Butlers Pantry is Still a Big Draw for Homeowners
“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
Back in Style
“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
Varied Ceilings Give Home Personality
“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
Luxury Home: Rustic Outside, Palatial Inside
“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
Eco-Friendly Bungalow
“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
Luxury Home: Arts and Crafts Style with Green Outlook
“This home is a prime example of environmentally conscious building, resulting an extremely energy-efficient, healthy home.”—The Washington Times
100 Top Designers
“We incorporate natural light and utilize the entire site to expand homes into the landscape”—The Rill Architects Team
Home for All Seasons
“The inspiration is from the American summer home from the turn of the century.” — Jim Rill
The Art of Architecture
“Budgets also effect the creativity of the architect’s design, often in a positive way. There’s strong creativity in working within a budget” —Jim Rill
Kensington Dream Home is Green from the Ground Up
“The goal was to renovate it to make it look like it has been in the neighborhood forever” — The Homeowner
Life In The Woods
“The whole idea came about from the owners’ desire to experience nature from within the house” — Jim Rill
Laundry Room Evolution
“The current trends are to give this area of the home plenty of daylight and views, as well as to implement fun designs ideas.” — Jim Rill
Cape Cod gets contemporary makeover
“A wrap around porch on the back, the screened in porch on the front and the slated walkways help create a seamless and seemingly organic flow from the indoor to the outdoors spaces.”—Jim Rill
Eco Chic—Get Into Green Living
“…created something unique that demonstrates how beauty and green building can go hand in hand” —Jim Rill
Merry-Go-Round Farm tries to bring superior architecture to Potomac
“It’s just wonderful to know people’s personalities and see them come to fruition in these homes” —Jim Rill
Oak Park comes to Kensington
“The half-walls on the porch, unlike open railings, are a signature of Frank Lloyd Wright designs that are prevalent in Oak Park.”—DCDesign