18Mar / 2013

DHS Marketplace

Welcome to our new DHS Marketplace where we are bringing you some of our special finds, things we love, and things we want to share with you!

Here are the current items for sale…check back soon to see our upcoming treasures.

Sizzer Cocktail Table – 60w 30d 18h – $575.00

Irish Reproduction Bench – 71w 20d 39h - $325.00

Reclaimed Dining Hutch – 72w 20d 72h - $1,200.00

Custom Red Plaid Dining Chairs with Nailhead (Qty. 6) – 19w 25d 48h - $500.00 each

Harper Side Table – 27w 28h - $175.00

Cuff Occasional Table – 22w 24h - $280.00

Red Lacquer Desk – 47w 19d 30h - $550.00

HAPPY SHOPPING!!! Contact us for purchase and delivery information.

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25Oct / 2012

‘Count Your Blessings’ Dining Room

Our ‘Count Your Blessings’ Dining Room was designed for the Maryland Green Designer Show Home as an opportunity to showcase our firm’s design talent and show how easy it is to incorporate “green” items into everyday living. Most importantly, we’re passionate about giving back to our community. All of the admission proceeds along with the sale of the home will benefit both Make A Wish Foundation and Hospice of the Chesapeake. Unlike most dining rooms this informal space is casual, comfortable, and yet suitable for everyday living and entertaining. The Maryland Green Designer Show Home is open to the public Thursday – Sunday from 10am – 5pm thru mid-November.

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27Aug / 2012

Maryland Green Designer Show Home

We’re excited to announce our participation in the Maryland Green Designer Show Home this upcoming fall. This environmentally friendly project is a collaboration among Baldwin Homes, Purple Cherry Architects and various interior designers throughout the Washington, DC metropolitan region. All of the admission proceeds will benefit both Make A Wish Foundation and Hospice of the Chesapeake. We were selected to design the Dining Room and our concept is ‘Count Your Blessings’ which originated from our belief that regardless of one’s personal faith, many family gatherings begin with a moment of gratitude. As always, our design intention is to create a space that is casual, comfortable, and suitable for everyday living and entertaining. We encourage you to check in to view our work in progress….

The Show Home is currently scheduled to open to the public on Saturday, September 22, 2012. For more information, please visit www.MDGreenShowHome.com

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08Dec / 2011

GALA Award Winners

Movie – Wedderburn PhotosGALA (Great American Living Awards) is the most prestigious residential design, sales, and marketing competition in the metropolitan Washington market. Builders, developers, architects, sales, marketing, merchandising, and advertising professionals have judged these awards for more than 50 years and to win a GALA is considered the “Best of the Best.”

Dream House Studios walked away with two awards; including Design & Architecture and the Grand Award, Home of the Year. In addition we received an Award of Merit for Interior Merchandising at Wedderburn Estates in Vienna, Virginia. Our client, Courtland Homes builds an amazing house and we always enjoy our collaboration as well as the final product.

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07Nov / 2011

We’re Back!

We have taken a break from our blog because we’ve been working really hard on so many wonderful projects over the last year and time has slipped away from us. From this point forward we are making our blog a priority. Not only are we going to post photos and tidbits from our own projects, but we hope to share design inspiration with all of the things that inspire us.

Enjoy our new blog!

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01Oct / 2010

Silver Swan Bayside Re-Design

We were so excited to be awarded the re-design project for the Silver Swan Bayside. This beautiful facility sits directly on the Chesapeake Bay and is part of the Queen Anne Marina in Stevensville, Maryland. The dining room needed a “make over” to match the breathtaking water views from inside.

We wanted the dining room to feel elegant and relaxed at the same time but not take away from the beauty of the outdoor scenery. The colors are soft blues with crisp white paneling on the ceiling and walls. The fireplace was originally brick and was updated with a beautiful stone that is the focal point of the room. It really makes it a perfect spot for any special occasion year round. We wanted it to have a flavor of the Chesapeake without being too literal. Bayside is one of the best spots for a wedding ceremonies and receptions, corporate events or private parties. Not to mention that the food is amazing! Check out their website to see some of the beautiful photos and services they offer.

See more of our design work.

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10Sep / 2010

Before and After: Love Residence

These “before-and-after” pictures show the guest bedroom and a dressing room in the Love residence.

The basement guest room posed some design challenges right from the beginning. First of all, it is small with doors to closets, storage and a sitting room on all the walls but one. The one wall, ideal for the bed, has an off-centered window with an unpleasant view of the stairs outside. Although natural light is always ideal in a basement, Wesley decided to sacrifice the light and the view. She had off-white draperies hung, equidistant from both the side walls. Staying closed, they conceal the offset window which allowed Wesley to center the bed on the wall with larger nightstands that offer storage.

There was also room for a fabulous bench at the foot of the bed for guests to set their belongings. A neutral, soothing color palate was chosen using fabrics that coordinated with the existing wall color. Alabaster lamps, floral etchings on the wall, and some small accessories on the nightstands finish the room.

The other photos show a small room off the master that in its current state was not functional. The homeowner expressed a desire for a dressing area. Once again, this space was quite small so Wesley found this adorable, small-scaled chair with a soft, feminine fabric and contrast welt. The cream vanity has velvet lined drawers which hold all her jewelry. The stool is covered in a fun Schumacher fabric.

See more of our work.

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16Aug / 2010

Guest Blogger: Anne Harwell on Art

Adding artwork to your room can bring it life or put the finishing touches on your design. Infuse your room with pieces you love.

Any time you spot good design, good art is almost always present. “Good” art doesn’t necessarily mean valuable or expensive – it can be a framed postcard, a family photograph, or even a child’s painting. What’s important is that YOU enjoy looking at it and that it complements the design and proportions of the room.

Gallery walls are showing up more and more in design, both residential and commercial. They allow you the opportunity to cultivate a personal collection and the display it as whole for greater visual affect and interest.

Sometimes oversized paintings can make a very strong impact, perfect for public areas or larger rooms.

Here’s an example of a clever use of stationery with a generous mat to make a much stronger impact than it’s size and stretch decorating dollars.

If you’re looking for some unique and affordable work to create your own gallery wall, check out Etsy for a myriad of great options, both original work and prints from independent artists.

Read more about this post’s author, Anne Harwell, over at her blog, Annechovie.

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20May / 2010

Client Update: Lilly Project

A while back, we let you know about the Lilly family, who asked us to redesign their dining room. We also redesigned their laundry room, and we wanted to show you the amazing transformation that took place. What do you think?

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30Apr / 2010

A Local Walk Through: Interior Design in Crownsville, Maryland

One of the fun parts about our job is the invitations that we get to different events, especially open houses that builders and/or architects host at recently completed projects. It gives us the opportunity to see the work of a great collaboration, between builders, architects, homeowners, and designers, take place.

The Johnson Residence

In April, we visited the Johnson residence in Crownsville, Maryland, that Riley Custom Homes just completed along with architect, Teresa Todd, AIA. The property was once the Herald Harbor Club, which once served as a place for people to swim and dock their boats. Three college buddies purchased the property and subdivided it to build additional houses in addition to renovating the existing clubhouse into a residence. Now the three families share a huge beach, along with all the amenities.

The Homeowner’s Experience

We chatted with the homeowner, who said they had an amazing experience working with their design team because they took a vested interested in every detail. The team met with the homeowners every two weeks to ensure progress and go over questions or budget concerns.

Why We Were Impressed

Not only were we impressed with the collaboration of efforts that went into the building and design of the house. We were impressed by the flow and the execution of the beautiful trim work and built-ins.