"Whether it was transforming a house into a spa (cue the rise of the outdoor shower), design that strives to be user-friendly and livable, or "analog rooms" where devices are eschewed in favor of family connection, all signs point to transformations that turn a home into a sanctuary, where one can gain some respite from the relentless news cycle."
"Instagram's rise has helped precipitate the design of residential showpieces: homes in which every last detail is executed just so. But sometimes, in pursuit of a photogenic ideal, homeowners can forget that they actually need to live in the space. For a project in Georgetown, DC interior designer Zoë Feldman collaborated with a young family who wanted their early-1800s house to be both beautiful and functional."
""For me, great design is never precious," Feldman says. "A home should tell the story of the people who live there. Perfection is never the goal.""
Political upheaval in Washington in 2025 increased demand for homes that serve as personal refuges. Designers and architects foresee projects emphasizing sanctuary-like qualities: spa transformations including outdoor showers, user-friendly and livable layouts, and "analog rooms" that remove devices to encourage family connection. Livable luxury balances beauty with practicality rather than prioritizing purely photogenic showpieces. An early-1800s Georgetown house was redesigned for a young family with a playroom that doubles as an adult sitting room, pastoral wallpaper, a bold blue rug, and concealed storage so toys can be tucked away during entertaining.
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