Chesapeake Home

By Kevin Varrone Kevin Varone is a regular contributor to ChesapeakeHome Design is all about relationships–how things work in the presence of other things. As such, it’s no surprise that interior designer Michelle Miller returned repeatedly to the subject when talking about the contemporary Pikesville home that she’s worked on over the past five years. There are many relationships on view in every design project, but one of the most important ones–that between designer and homeowner–can’t be

By Mary Medland Mary Medland is a regular contributor to ChesapeakeHome When an almost empty-nest couple decided to trade in its single family home for a sleek condominium, the two knew they wanted to begin with a completely clean slate. Having successfully worked before with Baltimore designer Rita St. Clair of Rita St. Clair Associates, the couple, not unexpectedly, turned once again to her. “This was a huge change…we were giving the couple a completely new look,” says St. Clair. “Normally t

By Rebecca E.J. Paulsen Rebecca is a regular contributor to ChesapeakeHome Perfecting the art of renovating a space takes more than a creative eye. It takes time, patience, and a complete understanding of each client’s style and vision. “When I was choosing a designer for my Canton Cove residence six years ago, I knew that we would have to mesh, because I like to be involved with the process,” says Harvey Goldberg. “I heard about Arleen Dvorine from an acquaintance, and when we met, I knew she w