Exquisite and compelling projects in residential design and construction
Welcome to What’s Up? Media’s fourth annual showcase of elite home projects! The Home Excellence Awards program honors exemplary home builders, architects, designers, and professionals serving the greater Chesapeake Bay region. During September and October, we solicited and vetted project entries in award categories such as architecture, interior design, renovation, property addition, and more. Entries consisted of photographs and a written description introducing the project, including structural/aesthetic intent, design/build concepts, materials used, special features, permitting, and overall thoughts. Note that a few categories had many entries and, thus, feature more winners than other categories. Some categories may have only one winner (or a couple). We offer descriptions of each project. All photographs are courtesy/submitted by each company represented. Congratulations to the companies in the following categories and their award-winning projects!
Architecture
Travelers Rest - Entered by: Wiedemann Architects of Bethesda
Waterfront Transformation - Entered by: HD Squared Architects of Annapolis
Tidewater Bliss - Entered by: Winchester Construction of Millersville
Pura Vida- Entered by: Marnie Custom Homes of Bethany Beac
Exterior renovation
Transitional Farmhouse Exterior Renovation- Entered by: Framed to Finish of Maryland
Beautiful Woodsy Home Transformation- Entered by: Fichtner Home Exteriors of Odenton
Green/leed design/build
Resilient View on Rio Lane- Entered by: HD Squared Architects of Annapolis
Home Comfort and Efficiency- Entered by: Total Home Performance of Easton
Hardscaping
Custom Pool Surround- Entered by: Three Little Birds Outdoor Living of Stevensville
Home design/build
Peace Cliff- Entered by: Red Oak Properties of Trappe
High Performing Home- Entered by: Paquin Design Build of Grasonville
Interior design
Severna Park Revival- Entered by: Ann Lane Home of Baltimore
Pool House- Entered by: Jamie Merida Interiors of Easton
Merrimac Retreat- Entered by: Taylor Hart Design of Edgewater
Main Street Project- Entered by: Gable Interiors of Maryland
Broadwater Residence- Entered by: Design House Studio of Maryland
Davidsonville House Comes Alive- Entered by: Wisteria Interiors of Annapolis
Project Custis- Entered by: Erica’s Events and Decor, LLC of Maryland
Glamourous Hunting Lodge- Entered by: Amanda Friend Interiors of Delaware
Waterfront Transitional- Entered by: Purple Cherry Architects of Annapolis
Interior renovation
Annapolis Bathroom Remodel with Rustic Charm- Entered by: Ace Home Improvements of Crofton
P Street- Entered by: Pyramid Builders of Annapolis
1970s Waterfront Home Transformation- Entered by: Brickhouse Design and Build of Annapolis
Family Room Remodel- Entered by: Werrlein Companies of Annapolis
Restoration to Recreation- Entered by: Floor Coverings International of Bowie
Art Deco Inspired- Entered by: Design Solutions, Inc. of Annapolis
Landscaping
Mondrian Garden- Entered by: CLINTON+RIES Landscape Architects of Hyattsville
Pool design/build
Blue Granite Retreat- Entered by: Coastal Pools of Grasonville
Perennial Poolside- Entered by: CLINTON+RIES Landscape Architects of Hyattsville
Property addition
Chartwell Classic- Entered by: Framed to Finish of Maryland
North Bethany Beach Coastal Addition- Entered by: Nally Homes of Bethany Beach
Waterfront/critical area design/build
Waterfront Retreat- Entered by: CLINTON+RIES Landscape Architects of Hyattsville
Waterfront Oasis- Entered by: Fence & Deck Connection of Millersville
