The open floor plan isn't disappearing — but the uncritical version of it is. DuVäl Design makes the case for why luxury homeowners across DC, Maryland, and Northern Virginia are rethinking openness, and what the most considered homes are doing instead.

The most consequential decisions in a custom new build aren't made during construction — they're made before it. DuVäl Design makes the case for why Northern Virginia homeowners who understand this end up with fundamentally better homes than those who don't.

Most homeowners choose a design firm by looking at the portfolio and trusting their gut. DuVäl Design makes the case that the qualities determining whether a project truly succeeds are almost entirely invisible in the work — and exactly what DMV homeowners should be asking about instead.

What does full-service interior design actually mean — and how do you find the right firm in Washington DC? DuVäl Design breaks down what to look for, from portfolio depth to process and accountability, for homeowners across DC, Maryland, and Northern Virginia.

In McLean and Great Falls, the homeowners with the most exceptional results hire their interior designer before construction begins. DuVäl Design explains why early design involvement is one of the smartest investments a luxury homeowner in the DMV can make.

Choosing the right interior designer in Northern Virginia is one of the most personal decisions a homeowner makes. DuVäl Design shares what to look for, what questions to ask, and how to find the right fit for your home across the DMV.