A Stately Refresh Twenty Years in the Making
Good bones deserve fresh finishes. This Potomac, MD estate proves that thoughtful updates can breathe new life into time-tested designs without sacrificing their original elegance. After two decades, this formal landscape’s solid foundation remained, but its materials had aged beyond their prime. The challenge lay in selecting modern finishes that would honor the original design intent while delivering contemporary sophistication. The transformation preserves the property’s stately character while introducing key elements that expand its functionality – most notably an architectural overhead structure and fire pit that extend entertaining possibilities well beyond pool season. Now grandchildren gather around the flames for s’mores while adults enjoy elegant evening soirées in the same refined space. The result is a landscape that bridges generations, where formal design meets family fun, and where twenty years of memories provide the foundation for decades more to come. This refresh demonstrates that the best renovations don’t erase history – they build upon it with grace.
