Concrete Jungle DC

first friday

3001 Porter St, NW #100

Washington, DC 20008

1 bedroom/1 bath

$218,000

This weeks new listing is a charming co-op in Cleveland Park.  It's been freshly painted, it has hardwood floors, new Pella windows in 2007, an updated bath with a Kohler tub and a river stone floor, an updated kitchen with granite counter tops, SS appliances and a cork floor.   The low fees of $390 a month include taxes and utilities. There's no underlying mortgage. The unit also shares a fantastic common backyard with grill & above ground pool. The co-op is located one block to Cleveland Park Metro and retail.  Open House 1-4pm on June 24th, 2012.  

photos via MLS, listing courtsey of me.

rue travel issue

Have you read the new issue of Rue?  The June/July issue is always dedicated to travel and in this issue, they've featured homes in Sweden, Paris and Malaysia. The photo above is from a flat in Paris and I'm smitten.  I bet you know why: marble counter tops, grey cabinents and that over the top light fixture.  The entire place is fantastic and makes me want to go to Paris right now.  Enjoy!

 

photos Pierre Verger for Rue Magazine

latest and greatest

sold: first friday

1741 Johnson Ave, NW #201

Washington, DC 20009

2 bedrooms/2 baths

DOM: 44

list price: $649,000

sold price: $628,000

In April, I featured this lovely condo at Dupont Lofts. The building, a former auto repair shop, was built in 1870.  It was converted into condos in 2005 and it's one of the few authentic loft buildings in DC.

riveting rooms

Blue and white is a classic color combo but it also can be modern like this bedroom.   J'adore the funky wallpaper and quilt, the ikat pillows, the over sized floor lamp and the striking light fixture.  Dying to to re-create the look yourself? Get the look below.  

1. ikea Knappa pendant $42

2. squiggle wall wallpaper by vivienne westwood $100

3. cb2 photography lamp (sold out)

4.  balanced design peacock pillow $70

5.  cb2 gloss night stand $249

6. madeline weinrib ikat pillow price upon request