Warm, Modern Living: The Park Terrace Project

The Park Terrace project showcases how thoughtful collaboration and a design-first approach can transform an initial uncertainty into a stunning vision of home. This bespoke home in Alexandria, VA embodies modern coastal interiors with an emphasis on organic luxury and personalized home design. Our team worked closely with the homeowners to design a custom home from the ground up. We delivered a warm and bright sanctuary that reflects their lifestyle and aesthetic preferences.

From day one, DesignLab took the lead in shaping their vision, delivering full architectural design services and an interior style that balanced warm tones, clean lines, and carefully chosen statement pieces. The result is a cohesive, modern home that feels refined and inviting, all while incorporating unique design moments and high-quality natural materials.

Project Overview

When the Park Terrace homeowners came to us, they didn’t have a clear vision of what they wanted their home to look like.They did know, however, that they wanted something distinctive and timeless. They liked our Lincoln and Oakton projects enough to put their trust in us, even without an initial design direction.

We provided them full residential architecture services in Alexandria, VA and guided them through every design decision. The open floor plan, light wood interiors, and use of all-natural stone was all very deliberately designed to work together.

Design Highlights

This luxury home in Alexandria, VA is a custom home inspiration. We were able to take a minimalist home design and make it feel warm and bright throughout.

Architectural Design and Style

Our team delivered the full architectural design for this project, starting from concept planning to final execution. The homeowners wanted a home that balanced minimalist aesthetics with a natural, coastal warmth. We translated their vision into a modern coastal design that feels inviting and airy while maintaining clean lines and sophisticated detailing.

A coastal modern style in home architecture is a design language that blends airy, natural elements with the clean lines of modern architecture. In this home, we achieved it with open layouts, abundant natural light, and high-quality materials like natural wood and stone to create a fresh yet refined aesthetic.

Rounded, organic-shaped doors soften the strong architectural lines, creating a subtle sense of movement and elegance throughout the space. Every architectural detail was planned to support functionality while highlighting modern home finishes and refined custom home design.

Interior Aesthetic

The home’s interiors are grounded in warm tones and light wood interiors, creating a soft, harmonious ambiance. The interior design team leaned into a minimalist approach, choosing finishes and fixtures that complement one another rather than compete for attention. The goal was to create a home where every element feels purposeful.

This philosophy carried into every space: the kitchen, bathrooms, and laundry room all share a cohesive palette that ties the house together without a single detail feeling out of place. The interiors feel effortlessly curated while remaining highly livable.

Material Selection

Materiality was a key focus for this project. The homeowners chose to break from convention by selecting tile for the first floor. This extends throughout the open floor plan that is so sought-after in Alexandria, VA homes. We sourced Emil America Italian rectified tile, known for its precision, durability, and refined appearance. 

The homeowners wanted to create organic luxury in their home design. To do this, we used all-natural stone extensively and avoided man-made materials whenever possible. The benefit of this approach is that it allowed the home to exude authenticity and longevity, which aligned with the homeowners’ preference for high-end home finishes.

Statement Pieces

The homeowners came to us with a clear priority: they wanted their home to feel cohesive and harmonious from the moment you stepped inside. Their goal was a space where every element worked together, with no single feature overwhelming the overall design. At the same time, we knew from experience that carefully chosen statement pieces can actually enhance that sense of cohesion rather than detract from it. We were able to create subtle focal points that brought personality and depth to the home without ever feeling overpowering. We used our expertise in current interior design trends and understanding how different textures, finishes, and shapes interact to strike the perfect balance between understated elegance and memorable design moments.

Key Rooms

Several spaces in this bespoke home showcase luxury interior design in Alexandria, VA. From the soaring great room to the refined primary suite, each area reflects thoughtful craftsmanship and cohesive modern design.

Great Room

The great room serves as the heart of the home, featuring a stunning two-story stone fireplace that creates a grand focal point. A custom entertainment unit enhances both functionality and style, while the open-plan concept connects seamlessly to the main kitchen and adjacent living spaces—perfect for entertaining and everyday comfort.

Foyer

Stepping into the home, guests are greeted by a breathtaking two-story entryway. The glass staircase adds a modern architectural statement, complemented by a luxury chandelier and refined finishes that immediately convey a sense of sophistication and openness.

Main Kitchen

The main kitchen continues the open-plan flow into the great room. Paneled appliances and a striking waterfall island give the space a streamlined, integrated look. Natural materials and soft tones create an inviting yet upscale atmosphere that defines luxury living in Alexandria, VA.

Spice Kitchen

For added functionality, the home includes a fully equipped spice kitchen. This space offers extra prep and storage capacity while maintaining the same high level of craftsmanship and design detail found throughout the home.

Primary Suite

The primary suite serves as a luxurious retreat. Custom his-and-hers closets provide ample storage in style, while bespoke vanities elevate the ensuite’s functionality and visual appeal. Every detail was designed to offer comfort, elegance, and a sense of personalized luxury.

Ready to create your forever home?

If you are looking for a custom home designed in Alexandria, VA, then DesignLab is right for you. Our design-build approach in home building means that we take your whole vision and turn it into reality. Your home design ideas come to life with our personalized home design.

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