Home & Design

Arlington, Virginia and its next-door neighbors, McLean and Falls Church, offer a wide variety of sizes and architectural styles in its housing stock. A major trend in recent years is the rapid transition from small ramblers and modest colonials to large new homes and whole-house renovations, which has changed the look and feel of many neighborhoods. Arlington Magazine’s coverage is focused on beautiful design, whether it’s found in large or small homes; historic properties or new builds; townhouses, apartments or condos.

This Arlington Dining Room Is a Feast for the Eyes

A former toy room in Lyon Village went from playtime to primetime—with a dash of whimsy. Feathers on the ceiling!

Did DOGE Cripple Northern Virginia’s Housing Market?

Some predicted the Trump administration’s cuts to the federal workforce and government contracts would cause a mass exodus. Did they?

Before and After: A Family Room Makeover in Pimmit Hills

What a difference new furnishings can make. This room refresh involved no structural changes, yet the results are dramatic.

This Falls Church Mudroom and Pantry Will Give You Storage Envy

A small but mighty drop zone and storage space keeps the mess at bay for a busy Virginia family with active kids.

Anatomy of a Showstopping Falls Church Dining Room

Rich textures and a live-edge table contribute to a space that's filled with personality and designed for both entertaining and everyday use.

Before and After: A Kids’ Playroom Becomes an Artsy Lounge

Levity and light were aesthetic priorities in this pretty room makeover in Arlington's Country Club Hills.

Step One in This Arlington Bedroom Makeover? Move the Bed

Who says you can't put the bed against a wall of windows? This elegant redesign does so to dramatic effect.

McLean VA’s 20 Most Expensive Neighborhoods

Buyers pay a premium for these upscale neighborhoods just outside the nation's capital, where homes are big and so is the name-dropping.
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A Sophisticated Home Makeover for a Party House in McLean

Stylish dog crates are part of the design in this edgy, cowgirl-chic living room and dining room transformation.

How to Attract More Birds to Your Virginia Yard

North American bird populations have plummeted in the last 50 years. Our landscaping choices can help revive them.

Arlington VA’s 20 Most Expensive Neighborhoods

Inventory is on the rise, but demand, prices and competition remain high for homes in this first-ring suburb of Washington, D.C.

Real Estate Sales Trends in Arlington, McLean and Falls Church

See where homes sold the fastest, commanded top dollar and changed hands over the last five years in 350+ NoVA neighborhoods.
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