mid-century modern
mid-century modern
Home Tour: A Photographer’s Mid-Century Townhouse Filled With Playful Details
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,…
September 18, 2016Home Tour: A Stunning Condo with Urban Style (for a Fraction of the Cost of Town Center Living)
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….
August 30, 2016A Sneak Peek Inside the Gorgeous and Eagerly Awaited Lake Anne Brew House
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…
April 11, 2016Hickory Cluster: A Mid-Century Architectural Gem by Designer Charles Goodman
There is no question that Reston not only has an eclectic personality, but architecture to match. You can find Colonial, contemporary 1970s and 1980s homes, as well as mid-century modern and Brutalist homes from the 1960s. One of the most interesting and visually stunning town home communities in Reston is Hickory Cluster. The walls of glass…
March 30, 2016Home Tour: A Cramped Split-Level Transforms with Spacious, Mid-Century Style
If you love a good before-and-after home tour, then you don’t want to miss this one. Reston resident Carolyn Reams sent me photos of her family’s renovations, and I was stunned by the transformation. She invited me to come in and see her beautiful house for one of Modern Reston’s home tours. Carolyn lives with her husband,…
July 8, 2015Know Before You Go: Shopping For Mid-Century Modern Furniture in the DMV
Reston in and of itself is a mid-century modern invention. It was founded in 1964 with an eye toward the future. And while this town has gone through several redevelopments, many of us still live in retro-style houses. I happen to love this style and made a point to buy a place that was pretty much in its original…
January 14, 2015Home Tour: A Designer’s Vibrant Waterfront Townhouse
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…
September 7, 2014Ask a Designer: Decorating a Mid-Century House
If you’re looking for the perfect setting for that swinging cocktail party, you’ve got plenty of options around here. The playful spirit of 1960s Reston can still be seen in its original houses. Huge windows, clean lines, and open spaces for entertaining are some of the highlights of these beautiful homes. But what if you just moved into…
September 7, 2014