I love the creative inspiration of home tours (as well as HGTV, Houzz, and design blogs), but looking at photos of interiors isn’t nearly as interesting as actually walking through real houses. That’s why the annual Reston Home Tour is so fun. It’s a self-guided tour of especially beautiful or fascinating local homes. This year’s tour takes place on…

We love a home filled with personality! The latest house in our series of home tours is a mixture of feminine glam, vintage chic, and wild zaniness. It’s the perfect match for homeowner April Greer and her adventurous spirit. April is a freelance advertising photographer with clients such as the Washington Post, the Wall Street Journal,…

You might recognize this Lake Anne condo from the 2015 Reston Home Tour — it was one of my favorite locations on the tour, thanks to its gorgeously modern interior design. Or perhaps you’ll remember it from a House Call article on Apartment Therapy, which described its extensive renovations. This condo is highly acclaimed and for good reason. It’s spectacular….

If you are among the thousands of Northern Virginians who have been waiting for Reston’s new waterfront nanobrewery, then you will be excited to hear that the Lake Anne Brew House will have its grand opening this Saturday, April 16, 2016. The Lake Anne Brew House is located in Lake Anne Plaza, and owned by long-time Reston residents Jason…

If you’re not hooked on Instagram yet, you’re missing out! It’s a showcase of talent and inspiration. Whether your interests lie in art, food, music, sports, fashion, nature, or countless other topics, you’ll find something intriguing on Instagram. Here are ten of our favorite local Instagrammers. While you’re browsing, be sure to follow us at @modernreston for…

As I’ve mentioned before, home tours are some of my favorite types of articles to cover here at Modern Reston. Those articles are also some of our most popular with our readers, so it’s likely that you love them, too. As much fun as it is to browse interior design photos, though, it’s much better to be able to walk around inside those…

Modern Reston will be showcasing homes of the people who define the New Reston. We’ll see how they live and how they have creatively transformed their spaces to reflect who they are. We are dedicated to finding homes with a modern sensibility mixed with a bit of quirk. We hope these tours will inspire you in your…

They almost didn’t buy their dream house because of this room. As Michelle and Charlie toured a light-filled, mid-century house in Reston, they knew they had found The One. Then, upon stepping into the master bath, they promptly changed their minds! This dark cave of a bathroom had dingy, wood paneled walls that surrounded a…

Wouldn’t you love to peek inside some of Reston’s beautiful homes? We have a fascinating mix of contemporary, mid-century, traditional, and urban homes throughout town. Now is your chance to look inside some of them! One of our favorite features here at Modern Reston will be our series of home tours. We will be showcasing some of Reston’s most intriguing…