2010 NARI CAPITAL COTY GRAND AWARD WINNER There was a time when the homes in this aging Annandale neighborhood would have been considered contemporary. Like all things, however, they were aging and many of them were being knocked down and rebuilt or renovated. The owner of this three-level home opted to remodel. Starting with a new tuck-under garage, the new design called for expanding the home’s main and top levels. The owner desired a home office away from the hustle and bustle of the household. So the design team at Michael Nash Design, Build & Homes created a secluded den and seating area. Touting beautiful hard wood floors, bright colors and a gas fireplace, the home’s contemporary feel has been restored. And there’s more. A comfortable guest bedroom and bath offer visitors both comfort and privacy. Sliding wooden glass doors in the den and bedroom open onto small private decks, while the seating area—facing the backyard and overlooking a park and creek—touts a large deck for family gatherings.