Behind the Tea House is a traditional Japanese raked garden. After much research we used bagged poultry grit in the raked garden. It had the perfect texture for raking. Gray granite cobbles and fashionettes were used for the border. A custom designed bamboo fence encloses the rear yard.

Dark stone, custom cherry cabinetry, misty forest wallpaper, and a luxurious soaker tub mix together to create this spectacular primary bathroom. These returning clients came to us with a vision to transform their builder-grade bathroom into a showpiece, inspired in part by the Japanese garden and forest surrounding their home. Our designer, Anna, incorporated several accessibility-friendly features into the bathroom design; a zero-clearance shower entrance, a tiled shower bench, stylish grab bars, and a wide ledge for transitioning into the soaking tub. Our master cabinet maker and finish carpenters collaborated to create the handmade tapered legs of the cherry cabinets, a custom mirror frame, and new wood trim.

Double sink gray bathroom with manor house porcelain tile floors. Manor house tile has the look of natural stone with the durability of porcelain.

Our clients on this project were inspired by their travels to Asia and wanted to mimic this aesthetic at their DC property. We designed a water feature that effectively masks adjacent traffic noise and maintains a small footprint.

These clients' small yard had severe drainage issues, making it difficult for their large family to spend time outdoors. We worked with the clients to create several spaces in the small area that flowed together and met the family's needs. The modern-styled furniture spaces divided by flagstone pavers separated the spaces while an array of short plantings, Japanese maples, and Asian lantern decor introduced fluidity.

二組の家族が一緒に建てるという新しい発想をかたちに。同じ時を過ごすラウンジを中心に、両家族のプライベートを守る個室が2部屋ある、ゲストハウスのようなモリノイエ。南向きが通例とされるウッドデッキをあえて北東に設計。南の森に差し込む日が、辺りを明るく照らし、庇下のウッドデッキでは、涼に包まれてバーベキューを楽しむことも。

Walk in Asian inspired shower

Landscape lighting is used to enhance the evening experience. http://www.jerryfinleyphotography.com/

NW Architectural Photography - Dale Lang

An induction burner, toaster oven and mini fridge provide options for light cooking.

photo: toshihide kajihara