Room to Grow?

Need more space? Why put on an expensive addition when you can get creative in the basement? more

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Home Design: Basement Make Over

Everyone's in the Basement

Homeowners looking for more space - and more fun - are going downstairs. Here's how to create a bright family room, cool wine cellar, new media room, home gym, or other place you'll enjoy spending time in.

Something From the Cellar

More Washingtonians are enjoying good wine, and with that come very nice cellars with stone flooring, custom racks, even chandeliers. more

Let's Watch a Movie

Flat-screen TVs, high-definition images, and other new technologies have made home theaters a big hit. more

Staying Dry

Does your basement get wet when it rains? Here are fixes you can do yourself to keep water out. more

To Be a Kid Again

Mark and Robin Green’s basement was inspired by his childhood. For their kids, it’s the coolest place in the house. more

Sea Change

A once-dark basement gets a great makeover—with a new bar, billiards room, and 500-gallon aquarium. more

Home Gym? No Sweat.

Can’t find time to exercise? Consider your own workout room—it takes less space and costs less than you might think. more

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Top Architects

Check out great photos of architectural work from some of the top architects featured in this month's Washingtonian. more

A Night Out: World Cocktail Week Kicks Off at Proof

To celebrate World Cocktail Day (Raise a glass--it's today!), Penn Quarter wine bar Proof hosted a dinner last night that featured libations from some of the area’s most creative bartenders, including their own Sebastian Zutant, Derek Brown of Komi, and Gina Chersevani of EatBar. more

Chat About Fashion With Two of Our Favorite Bloggers

We’ve invited two of our favorite Washington fashion bloggers (and Washingtonian.com contributors) Rachel Cothran and Betsy Lowther in for a chat on all things fashion and shopping on Friday, May 16, at 3 PM. more