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Source: Fairfax County Times Design innovations that satisfy a broad personal agenda are the primary creative challenge today By John Byrd Veteran remodeler Sonny Nazemian, founder and CEO of Michael Nash Design Build and Homes, sums up the re-emerging home additions market with two words: higher expectations. “There’s a perceived need for bigger houses that runs throughout the Northern Virginia […]

Source: Elan Magazine FROM THE 1990s TO THE FUTURE AND BEYOND! BY Troy Blewett After 22 years in the same house, a circa 1990’s center-hall Colonial, these retired seniors decided it was time to give themselves a treat. Their goal was to transform their home’s existing 210 sq. ft. builder-grade master bathroom into a freeflowing spa-like

Source: Fairfax County Times Plan by Michael Nash Kitchens and Homes perfectly accommodates occupants of any age By John Byrd Fred and Liz Saalfeld had occupied their four-bedroom, 2,800-square-foot Colonial in Springfield for nearly 50 years when an unexpected event caused them to reconsider their basic housing needs. Without warning, Liz suffered a heart attack. Her mobility, which had previously

Source: Fairfax County Times Recent Fairfax project shows how remodeler Michael Nash adapts wine cellars, challenging spatial configurations By John Byrd Most people don’t worry about keeping cool in the winter. But for a wine enthusiast, “a slight chill” is one of the essentials for storing prized varietals. Or so says Sonny Nazemian, president and founder of Michael Nash Kitchens and Homes,

Source: Elan Magazine Moving Walls Expands 1970s-Vintage Home By Troy Blewett 8hen the owners of this circa-1970s home decided to remodel, they had several goals. Typical of homes from that era, the original design featured a lot of small rooms walled off from one another. The homeowners’ goal was to renovate the kitchen, open up the

Source: Fairfax County Times A food preparation island, well-organized work spaces and several strategically located “built-ins” allow the entire first floor to function as an entertainment suite. By John Byrd What a relief to be living in a “holiday-tested” house as the season approaches. Such are the reflections of Gregory Brill causally critiquing the kitchen-centric floor plan introduced

Source: Elan Magazine Creative Whole-house Renovation Overcomes Tight Footprint By Troy Blewett The owners of this 80-year-old center-hall colonial in Alexandria have been considering changes to their living space for many years. Built on an 1,100 square-foot foundation, the home featured 2,200 square feet of living space and an unfinished attic…<Read more>

Source: Elan Magazine Creating the Master Spa of their Dreams By Troy Blewett After living in their 4,500 sq. ft., six-bedroom center hall Colonial for nearly 20 years, the homeowners decided to make some changes. Notably, they wanted to renovate their 145 sq. ft. bathroom into an open, free-flowing master spa with Asian-inspired accents…<Read more>

Source: Vienna and Oakton Connection September 2016 Family entertainment suite, larger breakfast area, private second level decking among stand-out custom features. By John Byrd To Sanjay and Deepika Sardana, who have occupied a Colonial stylehome in Vienna for 14 years, the great achievement of their new sunroom addition is how well it meets their requirements

Source: Elan Celebrating The Arts September 2016 BRINGING THE OUTDOORS IN By Troy Blewett Wanting to enjoy their backyard more than ever, the owners of this Colonial-style home commissioned an exterior renovation that took full advantage of the home’s scenic views, natural light and interior design. “Our house backs up to a beautiful wooded area, so