How A Dark Gloomy Space Was Transformed Into Light And Bright Comfy Kitchen

When Joe and Sarah Boland were drawn to the skylights, soaring ceilings and picture windows that allowed in streams of natural light when they moved into their colonial-style home in Burke. However, the kitchen of the house was its only blemish. It had dark wood cabinetry, paired with black countertops, that worked to create a gloomy space, while a cooktop-covered peninsula disrupted the flow of the kitchen. The family of four, including two daughters ages 8 and 10, longed for a sunny gathering spot that harmonized with the breeziness of the rest of their home. Continue reading

World Central Kitchen Feds Hundreds In Mount Zephyr

On Thursday, April 16, the Rising Hope United Methodist Church set up camp with the World Central Kitchen to feed hundreds of people in the Mount Zephyr area. The recipe that really hit the spot was Chef José Andrés’ recipe which was a combination of meat, corn, rice, and spices. Pastor Keary Kincannon said, "We gave out 300 meals in 30 minutes. It was a wonderful dish. They got to take what they needed." Continue reading

A Primer To Surrey At Manchester Lakes

Surrey is one of the condominium communities that make up Manchester Lakes. The community was constructed around 1987. Surrey at Manchester Lakes is located on Victoria Dr in Alexandria, VA 22310. Surrey is accessible to I-495 Beltway, I-95 HOV lanes, Fairfax County Parkway and Franconia - Springfield Metro. Surrey is a 198-unit garden-style community. Just off the main thoroughfare in Manchester Lakes, the community is conveniently secluded on Victoria Drive. Continue reading

What to Look for in an Outdoor Kitchen

Outdoor kitchens continue to be one of the hottest trends in home décor, but not all of them are created equal.
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Here are some things to consider when evaluating the safety and durability of this attractive yet vulnerable feature:
  • Is there adequate ventilation? Extensive outdoor cooking spaces should be carefully designed to keep smoke and odors away from dining spaces.
  • Was the installation done by licensed and insured installers? If something does goes wrong — even years later — these professionals will stand behind their work.
  • Are the cabinets, countertops, and appliances really weather proof and likely to hold up?

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Turnberry Tower: Tower Suite

Floor plans of tower suite
The tower suite unit has three bedrooms, one den, one family room, one dinning room, one staff room, and five and a half bathrooms. After Entering the master bedroom from the balcony there are two wardrobes, his bath and her bath and a dressing room. Just before the gallery is the emergency exit. Along the way to  the kitchen there is a staff room with a walk in closet, and a bathroom. Inside the kitchen there is an entrance to the formal dining room and a passage to the grand salon and bar. At the grand foyer there is a library / media room. Next there are several closets, three bathrooms, and two parallel bedrooms. On the outskirts of the unit there is a balcony. Before exiting the unit there is a laundry room.

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