Magazine: 2008 Fall Home and Design Issue

Finding the Right Angle

BY LINDA HALES

Jeff and Alice Speck use a flatiron lot to create a geometric showcase.

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Order in the Courtyard

BY ADRIAN HIGGINS

A rowhouse owner turns her patio into a haven with an urban vibe.

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Window Dressing

BY ALEXA YABLONSKI; PHOTOS BY BENJAMIN C. TANKERSLEY

Across Washington, a house's "eyes" can make the view.

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A Home for All Seasons

BY TRISH DONNALLY

Wood, glass and metal make life cozy for a Maryland family.

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House of Dreams

BY MICHAEL BOLDEN

It was their home of fantasy, until economic reality set in.

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Discussions

Tuesday, Sept. 23, 11 a.m. ET
Adrian Higgins will be online Tuesday, Sept. 23, at 11 a.m. ET to discuss all things gardening, including his Washington Post Magazine story, Order in the Courtyard, about a rowhouse patio renovation that transformed a Columbia Heights backyard.

Multimedia

Photos: Cozy Living Look inside a Md. Craftsman home that's comfortable in all seasons.

Photos: A Stylish City Landscape
Explore a patio garden that makes the most of outdoor space.

Photos: A Design Dream
See inside a one-of-a-kind flatiron home in Washington, D.C.

Photos: Washington Windows
A simple architectural feature that can really make the view.

More From the Magazine

Editor's Note
Magazine Editor Tom Shroder with a look behind this issue.

Spring Issue | Read more on homes, decor and gardening from earlier this year.

Complete Magazine Contents

PHOTOS: Sid Tabak; Benjamin C. Tankersley; Michael Bolden WEB PRODUCER: Amanda McGrath - washingtonpost.com

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