Elegant entryway with white dresser and brass mirror, decorative lamp, potted plant, dark wood floor, umbrella stand, and staircase. Stylish chandelier overhead.
Elegant hallway with white dresser, framed mirror, decorative lamp, potted plant, and staircase in the background. Wooden floor and chandelier.

Traditional City Respite

Kent, DC

Urban downsizing…warmth…Sunday roast dinners…classic architectural bones…solid plaster walls…hectic parenting schedules…soft, soothing palette…freshening up a traditional foundation…family ties…work from home…ballet classes and pointe shoes stuffed into La Pliage bags …mother daughter girls spa day…hosting book clubs…active teenagers…formal family holidays…casual family game night…stillness…connection…school fundraisers…bustling outside life meets comforting sanctuary home life…love…security…family heirlooms…popcorn hiding under sofa cushions…baking for loved ones…simple pleasures.

Photography by Stacy Zarin Goldberg and Claire Rosebush Harvey

Elegant living room with a white sofa, colorful cushions, two armchairs, a glass coffee table with books and vases, large wall-mounted painting, fireplace, framed artwork, a red patterned rug, two lamps, and a potted plant.
A group of women celebrating in a living room with holiday decorations, including a Christmas tree and festive hats, holding party favors. A small dog is sitting on a woman's lap. Paintings and vases are visible in the background.
Cozy kitchen nook with a small table, two stools, and a window seat. A bowl of fruit and a pitcher with greenery are on the table. A large painting is on the wall, and a pendant light hangs above. A small ladder shelf holds books and a decorative pig figurine is on the floor.
A well-lit kitchen corner with white cabinets featuring lattice-patterned doors, a sink, and a polished faucet. Countertop items include a striped towel, cutting board, cookbooks, potted plant, lemons in a bowl, and a bottle of sparkling water. A window with sheer curtains lets in natural light, with a lamp nearby.
Bright sunroom with large windows, featuring a sofa with patterned pillows, a wooden coffee table, decorative chairs, and indoor plants. The space is decorated with pastel colors and natural light.
A group of women sitting around a dining table, engaged in conversation in a well-decorated living room with large windows and a holiday wreath. In the foreground, there is a small Santa Claus figurine on a coffee table with books and a candle.
A cozy home office with a wooden desk and an upholstered chair featuring embroidery. The room includes a bookshelf filled with books, a window with beige Roman shades, and a table with an orchid plant. A reading lamp is above the shelf, and there's a magazine rack on the side.
Dining room with wooden dresser, white ceramic lamp, bowl of apples, and framed paintings on the wall. White chairs and a cabinet with glass doors are in the background.
Elegant living room with a blue striped sofa, colorful cushions, wooden coffee table, ceramic stool, floor lamps, and large windows.
Two women in elegant attire holding glasses of champagne, smiling in a warmly lit room with framed artwork and a lamp in the background.
Cozy living room with dark blue wall paneling, fireplace, and a framed painting above. Sofa with green and beige pillows on the right, floor lamp beside it. Fireplace mantel decorated with vases and rustic items.

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