| Houzz at a Glance Location: Chevy Chase, Maryland Who lives here: Di Bruning, an attorney; her husband, David Owen, a software... |
| Photos by Anice Hoachlander (except as noted) AFTER: Balodemas, of Balodemas Architects, updated the home’s curb appeal... |
| Balodemas suggested removing the original two-car garage door and replacing it with a sapele wood-lined single-car garage... |
| BEFORE: The original entry staircase won Bruning’s heart the moment she saw it. “I grew up in Australia, obsessively watching... |
| AFTER: Balodemas left the staircase and fieldstone planter in their original condition, but added a painted wood screen to... |
| Most of the home’s furnishings came from Bruning and Owen’s previous home in New York. Bruning worked with Bethesda, Maryland,... |
| Photo by Elissa Crowther The landing at the top of the stairs leads to the bedrooms down the hall, as well as to the kitchen... |
| Balodemas removed walls between rooms, creating an open great room for family living. The white oak flooring is original.... |
| The architect added four new skylights between trusses in the second level’s vaulted ceilings, creating a brighter setting.... |
| A collection of framed photographs provides the backdrop for the dining area. The teak farmhouse table is surrounded by vintage... |
| Photo by Shao Yinong and Mu Chen A curved sectional provides a cozy setting for lounging in front of the living room’s original... |
| BEFORE: The kitchen, probably remodeled since the home’s 1968 construction, was closed off from the dining and living rooms.... |
| AFTER: The architect opened up the kitchen and added an island so that Owen, who does most of the cooking, could be part... |
| While Owen picked the appliance package, which includes a Thermador cooktop, hood, refrigerator, ovens and dishwasher, Bruning... |
| New doors and wallpaper add a bright touch to the bedroom of the couple’s young daughter. Wallpaper: Serena & Lily;... |
| AFTER: Balodemas pushed the master bathroom out, stealing a bit of space from the kitchen to add a walk-in shower and dual-sink... |
| BEFORE: The hall bathroom was quaint but rather compact, with an old shower and tub combo just out of view. |
