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Bar Scene Buddha-Bar DC already has a loyal following since its opening in May. The Pan-Asian restaurant designed by DWA of Paris and Washington-based Gensler features opulent interiors and tattoo murals by Tanuja Bora. Buddha-Bar serves a wide selection of sake and wine to complement dishes such as Wagyu tenderloin with truffle wasabi butter and [...]

These new products and imaginations arrive at recasting easy

A Minimalist Approach The Kerlite Elegance Collection from Artistic Tile reflects the latest trend in Italian porcelain tile—an unusually thin surface (only an eighth of an inch thick) that can be installed right over existing tile. The tiles come in large format, nearly 40 inches square, creating a clean-lined, modern look. Available in beige, grey [...]

Beth Kittrell transforms a 1980s home into a waterfront playground for a family of five

The allure of this 11,000-square-foot perch on the Severn River was so great that the couple with three young kids committed to a scenario that would cause most people’s heart rates to skyrocket. The husband, an executive with an international consulting firm, had accepted a temporary position in Australia.