A blog about real estate, interior design, and the home in the Washington, DC area.
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Nicole Duncan
Between picture books, remote controls, and decor accents, coffee tables invite clutter. Pack-rats (and those determined to be neater in the new year) will love these sleek wooden coffee tables which double as storage cubes. Perhaps 2009 will be the year you finally keep the living room tidy.
Splurge
The Asti Oak coffee table ($627.90) from Z Futons and Furniture in Alexandria has a glass top, which balances out the heavy black oak and adds a contemporary twist. The piece measures 45.5”x 31.5”x 14.25” and is also available in white oak.
Z Futons and Furniture, 5620 General Washington Dr., Alexandria; 703-941-5042.
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Larry Pratt always wanted a large closet. Now he has a place for his shirts, shoes, and more than 200 ties.
The December Washingtonian featured this gigantic 27-by-24-foot closet in McLean. Larry Pratt, the CEO of First Savings Mortgage Corporation, designed the space himself, which is at the top of a set of stairs off his bedroom. To read the full article, click here.
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A look at the houses of the bailout newsmakers
Where Paulson sleeps (when he can sleep)
At its simplest level, the economic crisis can be traced to the buying and selling of homes. And the major players in the drama—whether they're blamed for the mess or charged with cleaning it up—all return at the end of the day to their own houses. Secretary of the Treasury Henry Paulson lives in this Massachusetts Avenue Heights mansion, which is assessed for $3.9 million. Click here to see the homes of more bailout newsmakers, including Federal Reserve chair Ben Bernanke and his predecessor Alan Greenspan.
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Jesseka Kadylak
Our Monday picks for the best furniture finds of the week.
This ivory Crate & Barrel Petrie chair is $450. It is two years old, and the owner says it was barely used. The chair sells for $900 brand new, but the owner is asking for half of that and is willing to negotiate. The buyer must pick up and pay in cash. More good finds: • Glass end tables for $50.
• Ikea three-drawer bedside table for $15.
• Modern five-piece dining set for best offer.
• Crate & Barrel glass coffee and side table for $220.
• Five-tier corner shelf for $10.
Thanks, Craig!
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Jesseka Kadylak
Searching for a rental? Welcome to Home Hunt, where we scour listings for apartments and homes for rent and run photos of intriguing prospects. This week: a two-bedroom, two-bath condo in Falls Church.
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Nicole Duncan
It’s time to say goodbye to 2008 and hello to 2009. Whether you’re a champagne enthusiast or a cognac connoisseur, here’s a guide to festive glassware to help you ring in the new year in style.
The traditional wine glass gets an artistic makeover in this set by Kate Spade, called Sag Harbor. The stemless glasses are available in sets of four ($50) and come in blue, green, or brown.
Available online at macys.com.
Your multi-lingual pals will get a kick out of these quirky bar glasses from CB2. The set ($21.95) includes six glasses, each wishing you good times and prosperity in a different language. Salud!
Available online at cb2.com.
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Jesseka Kadylak
Our Monday picks for the best furniture finds of the week.
Two Ikea Ektorp chairs are going for $235. The owner will throw in the matching storage ottoman for free. If purchased brand new, these chairs would sell for $350 each.
More good finds:
• Hand-crafted console for a flat-screen TV for $200.
• Polka-dot dresser and mirror for $150.
• Crate & Barrel dining table and chairs for $175.
• Pottery Barn Basic couch with slip cover for $250.
• Two Ikea glass side tables for $40.
Thanks, Craig!
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