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Jennifer Sergent

Senior Communications Writer | Perkins Eastman

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before and after

Q&A With Regan Billingsley

March 2, 2021

A Q&A with Designer Regan Billingsley on how to transform a Colonial Revival home with fresh contemporary flair.
Living Room fireplace with artwork by Lanie Mann
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Filed Under: Designers, Home Decor Tagged With: before and after, Guest Post, Regan Billingsley

NJ Turnpike Chic? Not So Much.

June 22, 2018

Who ever thought faux stucco and orange marble tile was a thing? Maybe it was in the 80s, but this before-and-after transformation of a McLean master bathroom shows how far we’ve come. read more »

Filed Under: Kitchen/Bath Tagged With: before and after, Case Design

The Mushroom House: Before and After

May 27, 2018

The current owner spend three years overhauling this famous house—and christening it with a sign bearing its nickname. Here are the before and after pictures. read more »

Filed Under: Real Estate Tagged With: before and after, Compass, Mushroom House

Tricia Huntley Goes Cottage-Chic in Arlington

April 20, 2018

DC Designer Tricia Huntley refashions an aging Cape cottage into a chic retreat with modern charm that respects its architectural legacy.
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Filed Under: Designers, Home Decor Tagged With: before and after, Tricia Huntley

Byron Risdon’s Dining Room Makeover

January 5, 2017

Interior designer Byron Risdon (and DC newcomer) has already made his mark with this refreshing, family-friendly update to a Petworth dining room. read more »

Filed Under: Designers, Home Decor Tagged With: before and after

A Bonsai Kitchen Garden in Reston

March 9, 2016

Designer Victoria Feldman incorporates her client’s bonsai collection into a new kitchen design for his home in Reston. read more »

Filed Under: Kitchen/Bath Tagged With: before and after, kitchen design, Nouvel Kitchens

Behind the Scenes with Forma Design

February 23, 2016

I think we all know that the homes we see in shelter magazines are chosen for publication because the architect or designer has accomplished some kind… read more »

Filed Under: Architecture, Designers Tagged With: before and after, Forma Design

Jan Goldman’s Serene, Craft-Inspired Kitchen Design

September 22, 2015

This is not just another white kitchen. Yes, it’s got the marble counters, white custom cabinetry, white trim, white sink, and white-paneled fridge and oven… read more »

Filed Under: Kitchen/Bath Tagged With: before and after, Jan Goldman, Kitchen Element

A Nature-Shrouded Entry by Shinberg-Levinas

August 20, 2014

Memories of lazy summer days always seem to be gauzy and beautiful, with soft focus given to the intense green of the outdoors. With that… read more »

Filed Under: Architecture, Outdoors Tagged With: before and after, Shinberg-Levinas

SKD Studios Transforms MD Kitchen

January 3, 2012

I always joke around that I can frequently lose my train of thought if someone dangles something shiny in front of me. Imagine my meltdown,… read more »

Filed Under: Kitchen/Bath Tagged With: before and after, kitchen renovation

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Apr 9

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This lady saw so much, lived through so much, and her son, DC photographer @maxhirshfeld, captured that totality on a return to her former prison at #auschwitz. Today’s blog features a book he wrote and illustrated that was inspired by this journey back to Poland. Link in bio.
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Mar 9

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Another inspiring before and after from Regan’s guest post, linked in bio! 
@rbhomedesign 
📷 @angelanewtonroyphotography
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Mar 8

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Couldn’t be more proud to be starting a job today with @perkinseastman.washington, the firm behind @thewharfdc and so many other stunning designs around the world!
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Mar 4

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My latest story for Home & Design! 

#Repost @homeanddesigndc with @make_repost
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A 1940's-era Colonial in Friendship Heights was renovated and expanded into a contemporary abode while preserving its original roots. Natural light, high ceilings and warm wood elements complement the interiors. The rear addition combines two- and three-story volumes with the owners' suite on the third level; the addition was clad in wood siding that comes down over the original brick façade. An open concept master bathroom adds a sleek and sophisticated vibe.⁠⁠
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Renovation Architecture: @jonathankuhnarchitect 
Contractor: Eric and Brad Bernstein / @bradbern_construction 
Landscape Design: Carlos Uman / Green Fields Landscaping⁠⁠
Text: ⁠⁠@jensergent 
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#jonathankuhnarchitect #bradbernconstruction #architecture #architecturalrenovation #archreno #smartmakeover #renovation #contemporary #contemporaryarchitecture #contemporarydesign #interiors #design #architecturaltransformation #kitcheninteriors #remodel #homeanddesigndc
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Mar 4

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What a breath of fresh air! Swipe to see this kitchen before Regan Billingsley @rbhomedesign worked her magic. More before and after sin the blog post, link in bio
📷 @angelanewtonroyphotography
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Mar 2

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Now on the blog: A Q&A withe the delightful Regan Billingsley of @rbhomedesign about a delicious facelift she executed in Chevy Chase, link in profile! 
📷 @angelanewtonroyphotography
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Jan 22

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When I told my husband I wanted to name our first son Henry, he readily agreed because Henry Aaron was his favorite baseball player of all time. And several years later, my mother gave a framed, signed photograph of this legend to @hjsergent for Christmas, and it hangs right next to his bed. What a sad day, felt all the more personally because I can’t think of my wonderful son without thinking also of the great man who helped inspire his name.🙏🏻
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Jan 21

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Interior design isn’t just pretty. There’s real power and symbolism in the choices you make, which deeply affects how you and your visitors feel in your home. This @washingtonpost piece on the #ovaloffice, linked in bio, illustrates how. @potus 
📷 @olearypix
Story by @alinskey
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Jan 20

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January 20 is finally here!! Sending Godspeed to @joebiden and @kamalaharris ❤️🤍💙
📷 @senatephoto
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Jan 13

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The amazing thing about the #uscapitol is that we enjoy the same beauty as the generations before us. Our fashions might change, but not the glorious encaustic tile, gilded mirrors or the clover-like pendant lights in the Senate Press Gallery. Swipe to see the modern version, shot by @ronbluntphoto. 
Full post in my bio link!
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Jan 12

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With the help of photographers like @adam_brockett who took this glowy halo around the #uscapitol, and my friends who know and cherish that building, here’s a love letter, blog link in bio
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Jan 7

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Memories of the late-night lines to see George H.W. Bush lying in state. Thousands of peaceful mourners waiting to pass through the Rotunda of this majestic Capitol.
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