Rory & Jessica’s Basement
Rory & Jessica wanted a big open space where they could hang out with family and entertain friends. A wine bar was at the top of their list, as well as changing the wood burning fireplace to an eye catching modern gas fireplace. By creating a separate floor with 2 comfortable bedrooms for their daughters, or a future guest suite, we provided mom and dad with […]
Hae-Soon’s Basement Remodel
Hae-Soon wanted to entertain in style but her basement came up lacking. Her goal was to transform her dull space into an entertaining haven, with a fun place to gather, storage for her wine collection, and a stylish bath to complement the rest of the space. She needed someone with a design style bold enough […]
Alan’s Entry
When Alan called Merrick, he loved almost everything about his mid-century modern Chevy Chase home – he just did not like the original 1970s entryway. It was dark and closed in, and uninviting. Alan shared an inspirational photo with us that showed a simple cable rail design on the staircase. We started by removing all […]
Deborah’s Mudroom
Recently transplanted from New York City, Deborah wanted lots of space. She found it with a new construction home in Bethesda. After spending a year in her new home, she found the mudroom did not work for her family. It was too tiny and in a bad location. To enlarge the space, Merrick removed the […]
Judith’s Basement
A Colorado transplant, Judith fell in love with the historic charm of her new Bethesda brick colonial upon arrival to the DMV area. Judith brought with her an eclectic style, with a touch of whimsy. She loves mixing old and new, adding in color, and ensuring functionality. Like many homes in the area, the original […]
