Luxury isn’t about spending more; it’s about editing and elevating the right details. In Bethesda homes, start with restraint: pick a calm, timeless cabinet finish—matte white, soft grey, or warm oak—and crown it with a single showstopper. That could be a veined quartz or porcelain slab on the island, a sculptural plaster or wood hood, or a

Arlington townhomes and bungalows shine when every inch works hard. Start by reclaiming swing space: pocket doors or single-track barn doors free up precious square footage in tight kitchens and baths. In a galley kitchen, swap bulky base cabinets for deep drawers—they give full visibility and end the crouch-and-search routine. A counter-depth fr