Curb Appeal: Six Before + After Transformations
Change is good! Here are 6 exterior transformations that add curb appeal and enhance the first impressions of a home.
You should love coming home, from the moment you pull into the driveway. A manicured lawn, a stately walkway, a protective portico, elegant illumination—a beautiful exterior enhances your pride of ownership the moment you catch a glimpse of your home. Everyone knows improving your home’s curb appeal is a good investment. Another bonus? Your neighbors […]
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7 Simple Ways to Update Your Home’s Interior Design
A designer shares her interior design tips and ideas
This year everyone seems to be looking for a calm and soothing space to live in, and it’s the perfect time to transform your home’s interiors. An interior designer at Anthony Wilder, says change doesn’t mean walls have to come down. A new coat of paint can refresh your space quickly. A neutral color palette […]
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What’s Cooking in Celebrity Chef Johanna Hellrigl Wilder’s Kitchen
The DC-based executive chef tells us what she looks for in her dream kitchen, plus shares favorite recipes you can make at home
Chef Johanna’s early and heartfelt beginnings in the culinary industry, passion for global flavors, and respect for the power of food to connect people and places intertwine serendipitously to touch every part of the culinary program at the newly opened Mercy Me, a South American-themed hotel café. During the coronavirus pandemic, Chef Johanna Hellrigl Wilder […]
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Six Tips to Make Your Great Room Even Greater
How to get the most out of your great room
The kitchen has long been a home’s central gathering place. But as we’re working and playing inside more than ever, the kitchen is getting some serious competition from the great room. Find out how you can make this new favorite spot even greater. During the day, we’re retreating to our separate corners to get work done […]
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Home Improvements Can Happen During Social Distancing
Learn what's possible and where to start.
After staying close to home for so many months, it’s clear which repairs and improvements are needed around the home, but it can be hard to know where to begin. Experienced master craftsman, Mark Masser of Wilderworks, the newly launched home improvements division of Anthony Wilder Design/Build, explains what services his team provides and offers […]
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7 Design Elements That Will Make a Big Difference in Your Dream Kitchen Renovation
How Finishing Touches and Custom Features Can Turn an Ordinary Kitchen into a Dream Kitchen
Even kitchen designers have a wish list! Shannon Kadwell, Master Kitchen & Bath Designer, says that if she could design it all over again, she’d add a beverage refrigerator to her kitchen. “It frees up space in the main refrigerator for food which makes a big difference,” she says. With so many options available to […]
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Our North Star
A Message from Anthony Wilder regarding COVID-19
There’s no place like home. But under difficult circumstances, the nature of home changes. A home becomes a haven—offering comfort, peace and space for those we love the most. We are grateful that the local government has classified residential construction as an “essential service.” As we continue our work, the health and well-being of our […]
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Five Ways to Maximize Outdoor Space
From decks and firepits to arbors and living green walls, turn your yard into an outdoor getaway
Our homes have become our havens, and we’ve got outdoor spaces on our minds. From decks and firepits to arbors and living green walls, there are many ways to turn your yard into an outdoor getaway. Read on for tips from our founder, Anthony Wilder, and lead architect, JP Ward. Spring is here. There are […]
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