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Source: Elan February 2016 REVITALIZING “GRAND CENTRAL STATION” BY Troy Blewett The owners of this colonial home in Potomac Falls jokingly refer to their kitchen as Grand Central Station; the space is clearly the hub of their home. “Much of our daily living occurs in and around the kitchen,” says the homeowner. “We not only spend a […]

Source: Elan January 2016 CREATING A BEAUTIFUL, OPEN LIVING SPACE BY Troy Blewe Angreat couple wanted to transform their center hall colonial home in Potomac Falls to have a more contemporary style that featured an open floor plan without a formal living or dining room. Their wish list included: an open kitchen layout that would provide plenty of

Source: ELAN Magazine October 2015 Updating a 1959 Falls Church Kitchen By Troy Blewett Originally built in 1956, this Falls Church rambler had a floorplan typical of homes of the era. Its rooms were small, tight and walled off from one  and other, giving family members a dark, cramped feeling. Even a 20’ x 20’

Source: Professional Remodeler, September 2015 PROJECT GOALS: Update the bathroom of a 25-year-old colonial. The clients wanted a large walk-in shower with no threshold, better lighting, and more storage, allowing them to age in place. They also wanted the bath to have a bit of an outdoor feel…<Read More>

Source: ELAN Magazine April 2015 Open Floor Plan Creates Stunning Space The owner of a town home in Reston desired a wide-open floor plan so he could entertain friends and clients. Even though the home was not particularly old, its traditional layout did not match his lifestyle demands. The main floor’s flow was badly broken

 Source: CREATE, a remodeling resource from NARI METRO DC | Spring 2015 A Mclean, Virginia couple has been living in their Colonial style home for more than 20 years. After two decades and two children, the home had become dated and they were ready for a change. By Sonny Nazemian Since the couple had

Source: Qualified Remodeler, January 2015 Decks and porches now often include roof structures above. These projects show a multitude of considerations and solutions. By Patrick L. O’Toole For this, our initial article in a series about good design at the intersection of indoor and outdoor space, QR enlisted the input of our contributor and Master

Source: Professional Remodeler, October 2014 More than 50 projects recognized reflect a wide range of remodeling work By Tim Gregorski, Editor in Chief, Kyle Clapham, Managing Editor and Abby Kleckler, Associate Editor KITCHEN OVER $100,000 Michael Nash Design Build & Homes // Fairfax, VA. Project Location: Mclean, VA A family of five wanted to renovate

Source: Home & Design March/April 2015 At a gala event on January 17th, the National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI) Metro DC Chapter announced the 2014 Contractor of the Year (COTY) Awards, given to a wide range of remodeling and custom-building projects in DC, Maryland and Virginia. An independent panel of judges reviewed 123

Source: Best in American Living Award 2014 Winners Portfolio   Gold | Kitchen Remodel Over $100,000 McLaren Mclean, VA Project Team Michael Nash Custom Kitchens & Homes, Inc Michael Nash Design Build & Homes Greg Hadley Photography