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.

These Arlington Homes Have Built-In Bars

No need to go out barhopping when you have a killer setup at home. These toast-worthy spaces are designed for imbibing.

The 20 Most Expensive Neighborhoods in McLean VA

Buyers pay a premium for these upscale neighborhoods just outside the nation's capital, where homes are big and so is the name-dropping.

Instead of a Home Office, a Home Library in Arlington

This tranquil reading room and workspace in Lyon Village strikes just the right tone in muted shades of blue.

April’s Priciest Home Sales in Arlington, McLean and Falls Church

Stratford House, a Potomac riverfront property on McLean's "Gold Coast" commanded a whopping $14.05 million.

The 20 Most Expensive Neighborhoods in Falls Church, VA

New construction is still booming in the Little City and its surrounding areas, pushing many home sales north of the $2 million mark.

March’s Priciest Home Sales in Arlington, McLean and Falls Church

Last month's transactions included a Lyon Park Colonial that sold for $1.55 million and a McLean contemporary that commanded $9.2 million.

8 Design Ideas for Maximizing Small Spaces

Size isn't the only measure of a home's livability. With good design, you may not need more square footage, say these local style experts.

A Versatile Porch for a McLean Family of Six

The owners traded their unused dining room and buggy patio for a spectacular all-season screened porch that suits their casual lifestyle.

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Arlington Rents Climbed 12% in the Last Year

Arlington, Virginia, has seen the largest rent increases in the D.C. area over a 12-month period, according to Redfin.

Are Your Gardening Choices Hurting Arlington’s Ecosystem?

Many nonnative yard plantings do more harm than good to local wildlife. Here's what to plant and what to avoid.

Why New Homes in Arlington Keep Getting More Expensive

The county's median single-family home price has doubled in 14 years. The economics are more complex than you might think.

The 20 Most Expensive Neighborhoods in Arlington, VA

It's still a seller's market in Arlington, with high prices, competing offers, few contingencies and fast sales.

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