Archive for October 2008

  1. 2008 ASID Design Competition

    by Erica George | October 17, 2008

    If there is one thing interior design makes evident, it is that a space becomes a masterpiece with the right blend of creativity, materials, and design skill. The American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) recognizes the most distinguished artists of space, whether they are large organizations, individual designers, or students. ChesapeakeHome is pleased to recognize [...]

  2. Bay Country Escape

    by Andrea Poe | October 17, 2008

    The moment the owners set eyes on this historic Eastern Shore waterfront farm, they fell in love. The family visited 30 homes before finding the right one.

    “There were a lot of great properties. This is the Eastern Shore, after all. But this one was perfect for us,” says the wife. “It had everything we were [...]

  3. Building a Tradition

    by Tanyika N. Lewis | October 17, 2008

    Boating the waters of the Chester River, one might sail by an unassuming white house, so snug in the landscape it appears to have been there a century.

    But the newly constructed Chestertown, Maryland home is a reflection of the taste of its owners, Fred and Wanda Sherriff, who envisioned a traditional expression in the venacular [...]

  4. The Cave Redux

    by Scott Sowers | October 17, 2008

    Man spaces. What are they and why are they so cherished? In most homes, rooms reflect family and individual needs, but often the “public” spaces are a bit less masculine than the man of the house might want. Enter man caves—stocked with oversized TVs, pool tables, comfy chairs, bars, card tables, and more. These spaces are just for him (and whoever he wants to share them with); hide-aways within the home that are all about R & R. Donald Lococo Architects turned this attic into the ultimate

  5. Face To Face With Kirk Designs’ Dan Proctor

    by Jennifer K. Dansicker | October 17, 2008

    Having just turned 50, Dan Proctor, principal and owner of Kirk Designs in Baltimore, has always been a strong and committed advocate for urban living. From a struggling entrepreneur who sent out a Christmas card solicitation over 15 years ago that said “I would love to decorate your house for Christmas” to being one of the most sought-after interior designers in Baltimore, Proctor has made his mark on the interior design industry. Since 1992, Kirk Designs has been a full-service interior design

  6. The Best Trees For Your Patio Gallery

    by Chesapeake Home Magazine | October 15, 2008

  7. A Rare Vintage Gallery

    by Chesapeake Home Magazine | October 15, 2008

  8. Bay Country Escape Gallery

    by Chesapeake Home Magazine | October 15, 2008

  9. Collecting and Storing Wine Gallery

    by Michael Myers | October 15, 2008

  10. The St. Regis Washington, DC Gallery

    by Chesapeake Home Magazine | October 15, 2008