magnificent zen rowhouse

East Capitol Street is a grand DC rowhouse that was decorated in the 90s with garish marble and gold at every turn. We kept the bones of the house, dug out the basement to create a TV and dance (and foosball) space for the clients’ daughters, and streamlined the look and feel with luxe, neutral materials and color in the art and accessories. We prioritized gorgeous neutral and deep-colored materials with fun details – a walnut wine rack & desk area in the kitchen; yellow penny tile backsplash in the basement wet bar of rich blue cabinets over concrete floors; the perfect gray-blue tile in the guest bath; four soft hues of cabinets in the primary bath; and a remarkable tropical-mural, black-backdrop wallpaper in the dressing room.