A shining example of the Baltimore rowhouse lifestyle, the Sowebo neighborhood features tight-knit blocks, cozy and distinctive alley streets, and an alluring mix of walkability and a Main-Street feel.
The redesigned backyard—which includes its own orchard with some 250 fruit trees—gives homeowners Julia Kim Smith and Scott Smith a new excuse to enjoy the great outdoors.
We shadow local pros and share their tips for scoring the best hauls. Plus, a list of the top spots to find secondhand treasures.
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Christopher Heller—also the newly minted owner of Walther Gardens—runs the kind of enchanted place where you press your nose against the window to get a glimpse inside.
For the first time ever, we honor the top design visionaries in the area.
Dr. Sean Meredith discusses common orthopedic complaints and how to stay healthy as we age.
Our guide to some of the best places in the area to consider—including some hidden gems you may not have heard of before.
Find your next treasure at these local secondhand spots.
Local organization expert Ashley Ingraham Watts shares her favorite local donation destinations.
Our ongoing series that highlights local neighborhoods.
There’s a lot to keep in mind when your child applies to private schools. But don’t worry; we’ve got the info you need to make it easier.
Just a few small changes when it comes to cleaning and maintaining your home can make a big impact on the environment.
The owner of FORM Garden Design focuses on the collaboration between the landscape, the client, and himself.
Some kids have a paper route. Others shovel snow. But marble step scrubbing in Highlandtown goes a long way back in my family.
From the outside, the 1896 fixer-upper appears like an unopened geode—large, imposing, and traditional. But split it open and inside is a space filled with wonderful light, colors, and patterns.
A distinguished panel of nationally renowned professionals judged the entries and have determined winners in 33 categories.
Which of these six homes makes you excited for the future of Baltimore’s design community?
Dulkerian’s Persian Rug Co. Inc. on Calvert Street is as weathered as its owner’s favorite carpets—and, like them, it endures.
Whether you restore an old piece of furniture or play with removable stick-on wallpaper (yes, that’s a thing), there are many low stress updates you can make during these drab winter months that you’ll enjoy all year long.
Everything you need to host a joyful, collaborative fête that celebrates what your friends—quite literally—bring to the table.
A message from HOME editor Janelle Diamond on our inaugural Home & Design Awards.
Langrehr—known as Charm City Cook around town—is equal parts sentimental and practical at home.
Van Allen—perhaps the most interesting man in Baltimore—shows us around his two connecting rowhomes in Sowebo.
At the Havre de Grace store, owner Jolene Forrester goes all in on her love of vintage wares—with a focus on Pyrex products.
Our occasional series that highlights local neighborhoods.
Emerick's garden bears little resemblance to the formal grounds she's overseen since becoming Ladew's executive director in 2002. But it's impossible for her to imagine her own outdoor space without Ladew's influence.