The Stuff About Your Stuff Isn’t About Your Stuff 

Lisa Geraci Rigoni Home & Design, Lifestyle

Everyone has clutter. Some of it we can see in our homes, cars and offices. And some clutter we walk around with daily-deep inside where no one can see, not even us.  I started my journey into professional organizing in 2008. Little did I know that back in 2006 when I discovered I had ADD, that organizing would become my …

Making the Most of Container Gardens

David Yost, Merrifield Plant Specialist Home & Design

Planting flowers in pots has been around since Victorian times, but is especially popular today in urban/suburban settings where many of us have limited time and space for gardening. Container gardens give us an opportunity to explore our creativity with an almost endless choice of colors, forms and textures as we stay connected with nature by nurturing our plants and …

No Fuss Holiday Decor

Lauren Simmons Home & Design

With all the stress of everyday life, the holidays can take that up a notch with having to think of decorating your house perfectly.  Keep in mind that the holidays are for enjoying friends and family so here’s a few simple ideas for getting your house festive. Create holiday centerpieces using colorful glass balls—quick and easy and such a beautiful …

How to Equip the Perfect Bathroom According to Your Lifestyle

Cassandra Rosas Home & Design

Whether you’re looking for luxury at home or caring for an elderly loved one, your bathroom design can make a big difference in how you live your life. With the right décor and a few helpful features in place, you can enjoy a beautiful, comfortable bathroom that serves your needs. From a luxe spa-like retreat in the master bathroom to …

Backyard Design Trends for 2021

Linda Barrett Home & Design

We found some we think you’ll love!  Now that the weather is warm again and we’re getting outside, it’s time to think about what to do in the yard and garden. We looked around to see if there were any trends for 2021…and we found some that we think you’ll love. Bigger & Better Gardens With pandemic restrictions, families have …

11 Tips to Preparing Your Home For Your Summer Vacation

Linda Barrett Features, Home & Design

If you are traveling this summer, there is more to do to get ready than just pack your suitcase. Here are important tips for leaving your house for summer vacation. When you leave your home for an extended period of time, like a summer vacation, there are things you need to do to ensure that your home remains safe while …

A Spa-like Master Bathroom

Linda Barrett Home & Design

Turning your master bathroom into a functional and welcoming space could be as simple as adding special features, or as dramatic as this full remodel. Mary and Vince Williams hired Schroeder Design/Build to remodel their two-level master bathroom into a spa-like retreat in their Herndon home. “When we built the home in 1991, we opted for a big master bathroom. …

7 Trends Influencing 2021 Kitchen and Bathroom Design

Analiese Kreutzer Home & Design

We all spent significant time in our homes for the better part of last year, and that means we had lots of time to examine what we would like to change about them. As a result, some interesting trends have emerged in kitchen and bathroom design. Overall, we want spacious, soothing, and organized spaces that are easy to clean and …

Schroeder Design/Build Celebrates its 35th Anniversary in 2021 and Plans 35 Acts of Kindness

Linda Barrett Home & Design, Talk of Tysons

Schroeder Design/Build, Inc., a Fairfax, VA-based remodeling firm, celebrates its 35th anniversary year in 2021. And to honor this milestone anniversary, the company is planning 35 Acts of Kindness throughout the year.   The 35 Acts will be anchored by a year-long sponsorship of Hero Dogs, a local organization dedicated to raising and training service dogs for America’s heroes—our first responders and …