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Recognizing the Region’s Best in Home Design

By James McDonald | Published: January 27, 2012

This year’s GALA winners got a special treat in addition to their award—they earned a spot in the January issue of Home and Design Magazine.

The article highlights the design and architecture award recipients and includes photos of award-winning properties.

In total, there were more than 150 awards given in 90 different categories at our October 27th event held at the Sheraton Premiere in Tysons Corner, Virginia.

Jane Lyons, a principal of Lyons & Sucher Advertising and longtime member of GALA’s planning committee, said, “The GALA program is the most prestigious residential design, sales and marketing competition in the metropolitan Washington Market. … To win a GALA is considered the ‘Best of the Best.’”

Click here to download the article, or view it online.

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Spotlight on 2010 GALA Award Winners: The Banks Development Group, GTM Architects

By James McDonald | Published: October 27, 2011

2010 GALA Award: Best Custom Home One-of-a-Kind: The Banks Development Group, GTM Architects

Winner of the 2010 GALA Award for Best Custom Home One-of-a-Kind, The Banks Development Group and GTM Architects built an impressive 6,210 sq. ft. Bradley Hills home in Bethesda, Maryland, from the ground up. Recognized by Home & Design Magazine in their “Portfolio: 100 Top Designers” article, the home features “New England-style with red cedar, copper, and wrought-iron details” and is clearly a must-see new home.

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Spotlight on 2010 GALA Award Winners: Ardent Homes, James McDonald Associate Architects

By James McDonald | Published: October 24, 2011

2010 GALA Award: Best Residential Remodeling, Under $500,000: Ardent Homes, James McDonald Associate Architects

Winner of the 2010 GALA Award for Best Residential Remodeling, Under $500,000, Ardent Homes and James McDonald Associate Architects transformed a modest Cape Cod Colonial on Lost Acre Lane in Great Falls, VA, into  a light-filled retreat with a touch of French Country charm. Before, the home had a cramped entry foyer and living room. Ardent Homes and James McDonald Associate Architects updated the kitchen and owner’s suite, added a family living space on the rear of the home, and opened up living room walls to give the foyer a larger feel.

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Spotlight on 2010 GALA Award Winners: R&R Custom Homes

By James McDonald | Published: October 20, 2011

2010 GALA Award: Best One-of-a-Kind Custom Home, Up to $1.5 Million: R&R Custom Homes

Winner of the 2010 GALA Award for Best One-of-a-kind Custom Home, up to $1.5 million, R&R Custom Homes’ Congressional Manor home located in Bethesda, MD, features an arts and crafts design. R&R Principal Rick Sullivan said “It is truly an honor to be recognized by our peers in the industry.”

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Spotlight on 2010 GALA Award Winners: Foulger-Pratt Companies, Hartman Design Group, Inc.

By James McDonald | Published: October 17, 2011

2010 GALA Award: Best Interior Merchandising of a Condominium, Three Bedroom Unit: Foulger-Pratt Companies, Hartman Design Group, Inc.

Winner of the 2010 GALA Award for Best Interior Merchandising of a Condominium, Three Bedroom, Foulger-Pratt Companies’ Oxford 1002 model at Park Potomac Place was designed by Hartman Design Group, Inc., and was described as a “true example of the high standard of luxury living set by this new upscale community.” Hartman Design Group, Inc. worked meticulously to exceed expectations on this outstanding condominium home.

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Spotlight on 2010 GALA Award Winners: The Wormald Companies, Carlyn & Company Interiors

By James McDonald | Published: October 13, 2011

2010 GALA Award: Best Interior Merchandising of a Detached Home, 4,801 to 6,000 Finished Sq. Ft.: The Wormald Companies, Carlyn & Co. Interiors

Winner of the 2010 GALA Award for Best Interior Merchandising of a Detached Home, 4801 to 6,000 sq. ft., the Wormald Homes’ Le Beaux model in the River View Estates at Worman’s Mill was decorated by Carlyn & Company Interiors and features old world architecture with high-grade finishes and 4,747 square feet of living space, all on a ¼-acre lot.

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Spotlight on 2010 GALA Award Winners: P FOUR, Stanley Martin Homes

By James McDonald | Published: October 10, 2011

2010 GALA Award: Best Interior Merchandising of a Detached Home, 3,801 to 4,800 Finished Sq. Ft.: P FOUR, Stanley Martin Homes

Winner of the 2010 GALA Award for Best Interior Merchandising of a Detached Home, 3,801 to 4,800 finished sq. ft., Stanley Martin Homes’ Amherst model, decorated by P FOUR, in Greene Mill Preserve is one of the builder’s most popular home designs. The Amherst features a sensible design with great flow, including a large kitchen, spacious family room with a cozy fireplace, and a library in place of a traditional formal living room.

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Spotlight on 2010 GALA Award Winners: Kettler Forlines Homes

By James McDonald | Published: October 6, 2011

2010 GALA Award: Best Interior Merchandising of a Detached Home, 3,201 to 3,800 Finshed Sq. Ft.: Kettler Forlines Homes

Winner of the 2010 GALA Award for Best Interior Merchandising of a Detached Home, 3,201 to 3,800 finished sq. ft., Kettler Forlines Homes’ Montgomery model at Brightwell Crossing in Poolesville, MD, offers a traditional floorplan with an open first-floor layout, which includes a walk-in pantry, large dining room, and family room. The Montgomery has 4 bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms, and 3,550 square feet of living space.

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Spotlight on 2010 GALA Award Winners: P FOUR, Stanley Martin Homes

By James McDonald | Published: October 3, 2011

2010 GALA Award: Best Interior Merchandising of a Detached Home, 2,500 to 3,200 Finished Sq. Ft.: P FOUR, Stanley Martin Homes

Winner of the 2010 GALA Award for Best Interior Merchandising of a Detached Home, 2,500 to 3,200 finished sq. ft., The Colby by Stanley Martin Homes and P FOUR at Powell’s Landing II offers 4 bedrooms, 2.5-5.5 bathrooms, and a 2- or 3-car garage, with additional space for an attic loft or optional finished basement.

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Spotlight on 2010 GALA Award Winners: P FOUR, Stanley Martin Homes

By James McDonald | Published: September 29, 2011

2010 GALA Award: Best Interior Merchandising of a Detached Home Under 2,500 Finished Sq. Ft.: P FOUR, Stanley Martin Homes

Winner of the 2010 GALA Award for Best Interior Merchandising of a Detached Home under 2,500 sq. ft., Stanley Martin Homes’ Bryce model at Hope Hill Crossing in Woodbridge, VA, was decorated by P FOUR and features 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, and a 2-car attached garage. The main level of this spectacular home boasts a library, dining room, open kitchen and breakfast area, and family room.

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