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“Thank
you for a job well done in transforming our family room into a welcoming
and comfortable gathering room. We have received many compliments….The
draperies are just beautiful. The hardware is so unique and blends
beautifully with the overall theme.” – L.J. Centreville, VA
"When Linda came to my house, she asked 'What
story do you want your house to tell?' Her business tag line is "Your
story is our inspiration" and she's not kidding: everything she does is
based on the customer and what is important to him/her. She doesn't
design for herself; she reflects the client. I was impressed with what
she could tell about me from looking at the rooms in my house, the
colors I had chosen, the furniture and configurations I had made, and
the objects I had highlighted. Her recommendations reinforced the
importance I place on relationships and conversation and her casual
demonstration helped me to experience her suggestion. Linda knows people
and design and weaves the two together so that your house reflects you.
She's a true artist. – E.K.B., Chantilly, VA
Residential Interiors
 Design with Masterworks begins with an understanding of your
story - who you are, your history, your passions and your dreams. Learn
more about our approach by watching our Residential Interiors video below.
At its best, a home should be a place that speaks to us personally, an
environment which restores and rejuvenates us, and a gracious place in
which to welcome guests. If the room is both right and wonderful, it
connects with you as you enter it, and pulls you in. But for the room to
remain wonderful, it also needs to fulfill basic practical functions,
and be comfortable, or it won’t succeed in the other goals.
Some would define Interior
Design as only that which involves structural changes and building
codes, and others would define Interior Decorating as painting. Between
the two extremes lies a great deal of design work in Residential
Interiors, and where we work closely with our clients to transform their
homes. Each room needs a melody and supporting harmonies, and must
respect certain principles of balance, proportion, and scale. Practical
considerations of lighting, conversation distance, and whether there is
a convenient place to put down a cup or glass next to any seat, apply to
every room. Beyond that, there are many right choices, and we seek ones
that are rooted in our clients’ experiences and personality.
Understanding how our clients
perceive space and what enriches a visual space for them, is a part of
the Masterworks process, as we ask questions and get to know our clients
at the beginning of a project. From there we work with you to develop a
cohesive plan which meets the goals and scope of your project.
Traditional Design
“ The past is not dead, it is living in
us, and will be alive in the future which we are now helping to make.”
– William Morris The
traditional client is nourished by a richness of detail, by layers and
nuances which create a dynamic quality to the room, under the normal
lighting changes from day to night to candlelight. The way the light
hits the carving on the leg of a chair or desk, the shadow play in
architectural moulding details, the dance of a line of tassel fringe,
all add rhythms and complexity enjoyed by this client. However,
appreciation of traditional forms, and the comfort available in
traditional furniture does not exclude the addition of eclectic items or
even contemporary art, and within traditional design there are many ways
to reflect the flair and personality of the client within the home.
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Transitional Design
“ It’s a poor sort of memory that only
works backwards.”
– Lewis Carroll
Many clients enjoy a level of detail, but also have a sensitivity to
space, which may affect their preferred interpretation of contemporary
or traditional design, or put them squarely into transitional or
eclectic choices. The “transitional” label includes designs that seem
contemporary to the traditional purist, and that seem traditional to the
lover of purely modern design. Our aim is to offer possibilities, and
seek to understand what choices are best for each client.
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Contemporary Design
“ The modern artist is working with
space and time, and expressing his feelings rather than illustrating”
– Jackson Pollock
The client who loves contemporary design usually has the ability to
visualize in three dimensions, and wants the elements pared down to
their sculptural form. The negative space is as interesting and
important as the space that is filled. Patterns must be bold and
emotional, or eliminated. Textural differences add depth and dimension.
Nevertheless a client’s interpretation of contemporary design is as
individual as their preferences in art.
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