Katherine Salant

Katherine Salant has an architecture degree from Harvard. A native Washingtonian, she grew up in Fairfax County and now lives in Ann Arbor, Mich.

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Innovative designs expand small spaces

Innovative designs expand small spaces

Bold new townhouse projects are transforming the Virginia suburbs.

Handmade items can be highlights of a new kitchen

Handmade items can be highlights of a  new kitchen

When you surround yourself with things that show the subtle imperfection of the human hand at work, the results can be stunning.

A new home for $21,000?

A new home for $21,000?

Smaller structures, low-cost materials, shared labor all can cut costs for new homeowners

Bathroom vanities reexamined

Bathroom vanities reexamined

Here are two different but engaging approaches that raise the humble bathroom vanity to a higher level.