12.20.18

House Tour: Color, Calmly

When our clients came to us, they were looking for a refresh. They had previously worked with designers during renovations to their historic Alexandria home, seeking to enliven the space with bright pops […]
11.01.18

West Coast Wow vs. East Coast Cool

I just recently returned from a milestone trip out west to the California coast to celebrate a fun anniversary and for a college visit with my daughter. (Not sure how she grew up […]
01.12.18

Pantone’s Color of the Year: How To Bring Ultra Violet into Your Life

If you follow the design world, or maybe even if you don’t, you’ve heard that Pantone, whose Color Institute forecasts global color trends and is recognized around the world as a leading source […]
12.21.17

The Best Gift Isn’t Under the Tree…It’s on the Wall

Too many times I’ve heard people say, “I don’t really know anything about art,” as if they required degrees and credentials to have an opinion on a piece. Not true! It really is […]
12.12.17

’tis the Season To Be Cozy

We loved the snow this weekend! Even though it wasn’t around for long, there was something extra cozy about sitting by the fire, cuddled up in a throw, reading a book, and maybe […]
12.01.17

Last-Minute Furniture Finds Before the First Guests Arrive

Do you have family and friends coming into town for the holidays? Hosting a get together? And really wishing your home had new furniture to make your space even more welcoming but realize […]
11.10.17

Street Style: Karen Kelly

At Ivy Lane, we pride ourselves on the design team approach that we bring to every project. It gives clients a chance to see design solutions that are developed through a truly collaborative […]
11.09.17

Sneak Peek into the Ivy Lane Holiday House at 116 King

We are pleased to officially announce the Ivy Lane Holiday House at 116 King! We love the holidays at Ivy Lane, everything from decorating our homes, to entertaining friends, to those rare, cozy […]
07.26.17

A Wallpaper Workshop in Lovely London

During Ivy Lane’s summer sabbatical, the ladies of the Lane have headed out for adventure. I have made my way across the pond to jolly ol’ England and have found all kinds inspiration! […]
06.21.17

New Artist on the Lane: Lanie Mann

Look out! Lanie Mann has landed on the Lane. She is one of our newest featured artists and best of all she is a local! The D.C. area has always had such a […]
04.24.17

Outdoor Oasis

Since the clocks have sprung forward, so has our thinking. Most are eagerly anticipating the warmer, sunny weather of the months ahead. We all know we were especially lucky and dodged a bullet […]
03.10.17

Playful, Power-Packed Powder Rooms

Does size matter? Not here, it doesn’t.  Powder rooms are one of the workhorses of any home. Used on an everyday basis yet always ready for show whenever you are entertaining, powder rooms […]
01.18.17

Stuck? Try these 3 Simple Solutions To Embrace the New Year

What does 2017 have in store? After all the antics of 2016, I am sure we could all use a bit of a break. Although we may wish for it, it is unlikely […]
12.15.16

Designers at Home: How We Deck Our Halls

Like everyone else, the ladies of the Lane are busy putting out all the trimmings in our own homes to share in the spirit of the holiday season. This decorating ritual, celebrated in […]
11.30.16

House Tour: Sitting Pretty in Palm Beach

One of our latest installations is a client we have in Palm Beach, a lucky client who will be enjoying the warm, mild temps down south this winter. Our objective with this project […]


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