丨南非乔治丨Ballard + Mensua Architecture

Ballard + Mensua Architecture

Modern Inside a Georgetown Rowhouse

Modern Inside a Georgetown Rowhouse

Georgetown, Washington, D.C.

Just below Georgetown Hospital, this spacious colonial rowhouse offered ample square footage but was limited by its traditional interior layout and styling. Ballard Mensua Architecture was hired by a Ukrainian-American couple with a love for modern design and a vision: to create a sleek, contemporary eat-in kitchen and transform the oversized primary bath into a serene, spa-like retreat.

Drawing inspiration from a traditional Japanese color palette of walnut, deep blue, and white, the new kitchen design features:

Glossy white custom cabinetry by RKI Millwork

Back-painted blue glass backsplash

Blue Eyes granite with shimmering cobalt flecks

Häfele hardware and integrated modern appliances

Warm walnut flooring for contrast and grounding

The standout primary bathroom includes a dramatic 13-foot-long shower tower with a ceiling-mounted rain head, wrapped in a blend of jade and limestone tiles. Custom Douglas fir cabinetry, a Bain Ultra freestanding soaking tub, and minimal, tactile materials complete the zen-inspired spa experience.

Additional upgrades include:

Renovated powder room

A modernized primary bedroom with wall-to-wall European-style built-ins, also crafted by RKI Millwork

This renovation blends modern aesthetics, spa-level comfort, and international design influences, while respecting the solid structure of a classic Washington, DC rowhouse.