Bethesda

Bright hallway with wood floors, white walls, and ceiling beams leads to a cozy living space. Large windows on the left, a staircase with dark carpet on the right, and a table with chairs and decor visible in the background. Modern, inviting atmosphere.

This new residence reinterprets the spirit of the countryside within an urban setting. The design embraces the openness, simplicity, and warmth of farmhouse living through relaxed interiors, clean lines, and a restrained material palette. The result is a home that balances casual comfort with understated elegance, creating a timeless retreat within the energy of the city.

Open-concept living room and kitchen with exposed wooden ceiling beams, light walls, wood floors, gray sofas, a glass coffee table with books, woven basket, desk with chair, and modern pendant lights over a kitchen island. Large windows provide natural light.
Modern kitchen with a large island, three wooden chairs, farmhouse sink, white cabinets, open shelves, stainless steel range hood, and fridge. Two windows let in natural light. Wood beams and flooring add warmth. Counter has a bowl of apples and kitchen items.
Modern kitchen with wood beams, stainless steel fridge, and island with sink. Bowl of green apples sits on the countertop. Light walls and wood flooring. Dining area with a table and chairs visible in the background, with sunlight streaming through large windows.
Modern farmhouse kitchen with white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, wood beams, and a range hood. A rug lies on the hardwood floor. Through the doorway, a mudroom features white paneling, a hat, riding boots, and wall hooks, with natural light streaming in.
A sunlit kitchen with white brick walls and marble countertops. A window shows an outdoor scene with plants. Glass jar of lemons sits on the counter. Open shelves with plates are on the left; part of a stove and range hood is visible on the right.
Bright living room with white sofa, two armchairs, black coffee table, tall windows, white curtains, built-in bookshelves, and a dark rug on wooden floors. Greenery visible through the glass doors behind the sofa.
A gray paneled building with a glass door and a metal roof. A small leafy green tree grows beside a low stacked stone wall. A wall-mounted light is visible inside through the door. The ground is covered with soil and stone tiles.
A modern white house entrance with a light gray door, flanked by narrow windows. A white sconce light is above the doorway. Wide stone steps lead to the door, bordered by trimmed green bushes and neatly cut grass. A small window is above the entrance.

Bethesda

Architect

Anne Decker Architects

Builder

Potomac Valley Builders

Landscape

Lila Fendrick Landscape Architects

Photography

Gordon Beall Photography