This project began with a home rooted in a distinctly 1990s aesthetic that the client was ready to evolve. Their vision was a lighter, more contemporary West Coast–inspired interior, anchored by white oak floors and a warm, modern kitchen. We designed a fully custom white oak kitchen that balances clean lines with natural texture, along with a statement-scale dining room cabinetry piece that delivers both generous storage and visual impact. The result is a refreshed, transitional home that feels current yet timeless—blending modern restraint with warmth and livability.

The dining table remains fully extended year-round, ensuring ample seating for everyday dining and effortless entertaining. A custom long table runner anchors the elongated surface, providing an elegant backdrop for seasonal décor that evolves throughout the year. In spring, frosted sea glass-inspired baubles are artfully scattered between contemporary brushed nickel candlesticks, while a vase of fresh seasonal blooms introduces natural color, texture, and organic beauty. This thoughtfully layered tablescape creates a refined yet welcoming focal point, reflecting a luxury interior that feels curated, timeless, and always ready to host family and friends.

A sculptural and immersive bar experience nestled in a Brooklyn backyard, this project redefines the notion of outdoor hospitality. Enclosed within rhythmic arches and layered tones, the design merges fluid architectural forms with a dynamic palette of textures, shadow play, and botanical accents. Curved seating, soft velvet textures, and tactile surfaces invite guests to slow down and explore the space. As the sun moves, light filters through geometric cuts in the canopy, casting evolving shadows that transform the mood from day to night—creating moments that are both unexpected and intentional. At its core, a dramatic marble fireplace framed in an organic sculptural form anchors the space with warmth and elegance. Throughout, subtle nods to rhythm, reflection, and movement shape a multidimensional atmosphere—a bar designed not just to serve, but to surprise and inspire.

This project beautifully captures the essence of Southern charm with a modern twist. The design features a thoughtful blend of lush shrubs, ornamental grasses, and vibrant perennials, creating a dynamic and elegant garden that evolves throughout the seasons. Central to this project is the harmonious mix of evergreens, providing year-round structure and color, complemented by a burst of summer blooms that add a touch of vibrancy, carefully curated planters that serve as focal points, drawing the eye and adding depth to the overall design. A few aspects of this project include: Diverse textures Refined and welcoming design Advanced irrigation for plant health. Strategic lighting to enhance evening aesthetics. Classic Southern sophistication throughout.

A 20-year partnership creates a green space that is ever-evolving. Many of our clients continue a partnership with D. A. Dunlevy long after the initial design and build is finished. This elegant Potomac residence started the journey with stone walls and ornamental plantings being installed in 1999. Since then, we have provided ongoing landscape maintenance, as well as adding new elements that fit in organically with the original design. Most recently, D. A. Dunlevy designed and built a flagstone patio and fire pit, and put in additional plantings to expand the gardens. This project is a perfect example of how an outdoor space can change and mature over the years, and how implementing new design ideas can keep things fresh for the homeowners.

These brave homeowners welcome you to view their whole house renovation! Set on a beautiful property, this home just needed a loving update for their evolving family. Warm & comfortable- this open concept layout is inviting & inclusive.

Inspiration for a large transitional porcelain tile and multicolored floor enclosed kitchen remodel with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble countertops, white backsplash, ceramic backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

This project beautifully captures the essence of Southern charm with a modern twist. The design features a thoughtful blend of lush shrubs, ornamental grasses, and vibrant perennials, creating a dynamic and elegant garden that evolves throughout the seasons. Central to this project is the harmonious mix of evergreens, providing year-round structure and color, complemented by a burst of summer blooms that add a touch of vibrancy, carefully curated planters that serve as focal points, drawing the eye and adding depth to the overall design. A few aspects of this project include: Diverse textures Refined and welcoming design Advanced irrigation for plant health. Strategic lighting to enhance evening aesthetics. Classic Southern sophistication throughout.

A 20-year partnership creates a green space that is ever-evolving. Many of our clients continue a partnership with D. A. Dunlevy long after the initial design and build is finished. This elegant Potomac residence started the journey with stone walls and ornamental plantings being installed in 1999. Since then, we have provided ongoing landscape maintenance, as well as adding new elements that fit in organically with the original design. Most recently, D. A. Dunlevy designed and built a flagstone patio and fire pit, and put in additional plantings to expand the gardens. This project is a perfect example of how an outdoor space can change and mature over the years, and how implementing new design ideas can keep things fresh for the homeowners.

What began as a kitchen remodel for this family in Clarksville evolved into a sophisticated full-home transformation featuring a luxury transitional kitchen with inset cabinetry, a striking cobalt blue hood, Sub-Zero and Wolf appliances, waterfall countertops, and a cozy custom banquette designed for everyday gathering. The project also included a dramatic color-drenched library with illuminated bookshelves and a rolling ladder, a reimagined lounge space, and layered designer details throughout including bold wallpaper, rich textures, and thoughtfully curated finishes.

This house outside Boston was built of Chester County fieldstone to evoke Pennsylvania stone farmhouses the owners had admired when they were growing up around Philadelphia. The house and outbuildings, though new, have the feeling of having grown and evolved over time.

Photography: Deanna Cash In the Four Season sunroom scissor beams support and accent the vaulted ceiling while reclaimed cherry wood covers the ceiling. This new construction home is situated on 200 acres of reclaimed farmland. Wanting to renew the well used earth, the clients restored the land to it's original prairie state. Additionally, a large pond was added that will evolve into a natural habitat for fish and wildlife. A grove of 200 young trees was planted to be distributed throughout the property as they mature. Cleared Cherry and Hickory trees from another property were reclaimed and used as accents around the house in their raw state.

An avid traveller and art collector, the client had accumulated an eclectic assortment of artwork and mixed-media pieces without a dedicated place to display them. We transformed the dining room wall into a deeply personal gallery, combining varied frame sizes, finishes and styles in an intentionally relaxed composition. Rather than appearing overly formal, the arrangement feels as though it has evolved naturally over time and can continue growing with the client’s collection. Photographer: Stephani Buchman

The children's nurseries and bedrooms have evolved over the years to serve their 5 boys. The rooms' large windows and spacious footprints allow for a variety of furniture arrangements, with easy paint updates as needed.

A 20-year partnership creates a green space that is ever-evolving. Many of our clients continue a partnership with D. A. Dunlevy long after the initial design and build is finished. This elegant Potomac residence started the journey with stone walls and ornamental plantings being installed in 1999. Since then, we have provided ongoing landscape maintenance, as well as adding new elements that fit in organically with the original design. Most recently, D. A. Dunlevy designed and built a flagstone patio and fire pit, and put in additional plantings to expand the gardens. This project is a perfect example of how an outdoor space can change and mature over the years, and how implementing new design ideas can keep things fresh for the homeowners.

“Brickart” - a shaped clay, wisely molded, aged and artfully glazed all over unique surface’s imperfections. The collection is set forth an exclusive and surprising personality in the versatile 2” x 9” size where colors and shades evolve in a prestigious, organic and colorful concept.

What began as a kitchen remodel for this family in Clarksville evolved into a sophisticated full-home transformation featuring a luxury transitional kitchen with inset cabinetry, a striking cobalt blue hood, Sub-Zero and Wolf appliances, waterfall countertops, and a cozy custom banquette designed for everyday gathering. The project also included a dramatic color-drenched library with illuminated bookshelves and a rolling ladder, a reimagined lounge space, and layered designer details throughout including bold wallpaper, rich textures, and thoughtfully curated finishes.

Inspired by urban living, Bernhardt Loft is an evolving collection of casegoods and coordinating upholstery created with smaller spaces in mind. Pieces are versatile and intentionally eclectic, combining clean lines and simple modern shapes with a variety of materials, from rustic finishes and a range of metals to concrete and textural fabrics. The look is relaxed and casual, but stylish and sophisticated, with a fresh take on furnishings that reflect lifestyle, attitude and individuality.

This project began with a home rooted in a distinctly 1990s aesthetic that the client was ready to evolve. Their vision was a lighter, more contemporary West Coast–inspired interior, anchored by white oak floors and a warm, modern kitchen. We designed a fully custom white oak kitchen that balances clean lines with natural texture, along with a statement-scale dining room cabinetry piece that delivers both generous storage and visual impact. The result is a refreshed, transitional home that feels current yet timeless—blending modern restraint with warmth and livability.