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D.C. Council member Jack Evans’s Georgetown home

D.C. council member Jack Evans and his wife, Michele, a decorator, spent a year renovating his narrow 1876 Georgetown rowhouse to comfortably include their blended family of eight.

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Michele Evans designed the kitchen to suit the needs of a large and busy family. The large marble center island is a gathering place, where each day she prepares a glass dispenser full of fruit and herb water. There is also a trail mix of the week for snacking.

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The kitchen, which has a French bistro feel, has distinctive areas that increase functionality. There is lots of open shelving. The built-in coffee maker saves counter space and, on the right, Michele Evans created a potting station to accommodate her love of gardening.

The kitchen, which has a French bistro feel, has distinctive areas that increase functionality. There is lots of open shelving. The built-in coffee maker saves counter space and, on the right, Michele Evans created a potting station to accommodate her love of gardening.

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The basement was renovated to include a room for the kids to hang out. On that level there are also two bedrooms, a kitchen and a study area.

The basement was renovated to include a room for the kids to hang out. On that level there are also two bedrooms, a kitchen and a study area.

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Michele and Jack Evans, who married two years ago, in their renovated 19th-century Georgetown rowhouse. Dale Overmyer was the architect they used.

Michele and Jack Evans, who married two years ago, in their renovated 19th-century Georgetown rowhouse. Dale Overmyer was the architect they used.

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Michele and Jack Evans on their wedding day with their six children. Jack Evans is a longtime D.C. Council member. The Democrat represents Ward 2.

Michele and Jack Evans on their wedding day with their six children. Jack Evans is a longtime D.C. Council member. The Democrat represents Ward 2.

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One of the seating areas on the main floor centers around a fireplace. Michele Evans kept to a neutral palette of creams and browns for the walls and floors and added color with accessories.

One of the seating areas on the main floor centers around a fireplace. Michele Evans kept to a neutral palette of creams and browns for the walls and floors and added color with accessories.

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The dining area nestles in the bay windows and overlooks the Evans’ Georgetown street. Many nights you'll find the council member sitting at the limestone table with his work.

The dining area nestles in the bay windows and overlooks the Evans’ Georgetown street. Many nights you'll find the council member sitting at the limestone table with his work.

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Blending two families with a total of six children created a challenge that was met in part by creating two bedrooms in the basement divided by a pocket door.

Blending two families with a total of six children created a challenge that was met in part by creating two bedrooms in the basement divided by a pocket door.

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Floor-to-ceiling glass and French doors separate the outside room from the first floor of the house. The white faux leather banquette in the kitchen can seat the entire family of eight.

Floor-to-ceiling glass and French doors separate the outside room from the first floor of the house. The white faux leather banquette in the kitchen can seat the entire family of eight.

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Architect Dale Overmyer used a 'curtain of glass' to separate the outdoor room from the first floor of the house. Michele Evans says that thanks to patio heaters, the family can use the outdoor space eight months of the year.

Architect Dale Overmyer used a "curtain of glass" to separate the outdoor room from the first floor of the house. Michele Evans says that thanks to patio heaters, the family can use the outdoor space eight months of the year.

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Three levels of outdoor space are visible from the back yard of the rowhouse.

Three levels of outdoor space are visible from the back yard of the rowhouse.

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The Evanses 1876 townhouse backs onto Georgetown's historic Bowie-Sevier house and its beautiful gardens.

The Evanses 1876 townhouse backs onto Georgetown's historic Bowie-Sevier house and its beautiful gardens.

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Still in her soccer uniform, Christine Evans, 15, watches TV in the back yard. The fireplace is an anchor that draws the eye right when you walk in the front door of the house.

Still in her soccer uniform, Christine Evans, 15, watches TV in the back yard. The fireplace is an anchor that draws the eye right when you walk in the front door of the house.

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Michele designed this spot to store firewood.

Michele designed this spot to store firewood.

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