A. Houck Designs specializes in residential interior design and construction consulting
Working in Washington DC, Maryland, and Virginia, we bring a fresh attitude to traditional and a warm touch to modern – and livable ease to every space we create.
Often recognized as a top design firm, we are honored to be listed on Virginia Living‘s statewide Top of the Trades 2023.
A Houck Designs is once again included in the 2024 Best of Service HOUZZ
And Continuing the tradition of inclusion into Home and Design 100 Top Portfolio,
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Andrea Houck is a highly recognized designer with over 25 years of experience and has a passion for creating spaces that are both beautiful and functional. She specializes in whole house interior design, kitchen and bath remodels and new construction projects. Get inspired from our latest interior design projects.
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For this Bethesda dining room, the design started with a wallpaper—specifically, a deep-red Zoffany paper embossed with a gold flower motif. It set the tone for a bold, worldly aesthetic our longtime clients were excited to embrace.
We furnished the space with eclectic pieces in warm wood tones, from a Century table with an ebony inlay to a textile geometric-floral host chairs paired with woven side chairs. Instead of a traditional chandelier, we hung a cluster of hammered-iron pendants that cast a beautiful, moody glow in the evenings. A sculptural bar cabinet completes the room and keeps entertaining effortless.
This dining room proves that drama can feel just as inviting as tradition.
📷Stacy Zarin Goldberg
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The holidays are here, and for many of us, the dining room becomes the center of the celebration. In this Fairfax home, our clients wanted to refresh their dining room while repurposing their existing dark-wood furniture and crystal chandelier.
When we showed them a beautiful embroidered linen from Cowtan & Tout, everything clicked. That botanical-print textile became the jumping-off point for the entire design—establishing a sophisticated palette of bisque, taupe, blues, and teals. We wrapped the walls in a soft blue Phillip Jeffries grasscloth, elevated the window treatments with ombré fringe, and layered in complementary velvets on the chairs.
This traditional-yet-lively dining room proves that a classic space can still feel fresh, personal, and holiday-ready.
📷MW Concepts
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Dreaming, scheming, and pulling it all together, this is where the design magic begins.
Celebrating 25 years of transforming interiors and 10 years of sharing inspiration on Creating Spaces ®!
Every project begins with a conversation, and then the fun part: pulling together schemes and options that reflect our clients’ style and needs.
From fabrics and finishes to floor plans and furnishings, we curate choices that balance beauty and function. Presentations like this give clients a clear vision of how the pieces will come together, while still allowing room for collaboration and personal touches.
At A. Houck Designs, process is just as important as the final reveal, it’s how we ensure each home feels both timeless and uniquely yours.
For my new followers—welcome! I’m Andrea Houck, founder of A. Houck Designs. Since 2000, my team and I have been creating spaces you’ll love…traditional, modern, or somewhere in between®.
My work has been featured in Elle Decor, Flower Magazine, The Washington Post, and more, and I share updates and inspiration here and on my blog Creating Spaces ®.
Originally from North Carolina, I’ve called the DC area home since 1989. When I’m not designing, I’m enjoying time with my husband, kids, and grandkids—or exploring all the region has to offer.
So glad you’re here!
This family room is one of our all-time favorites—and it even earned a First Place Award of Excellence from ASID. With a faux-finished fireplace, rich textures, and a nature-inspired palette, it’s a space made for gathering and relaxing.
Just beyond the French doors, the screened porch offers a seamless connection to the outdoors. Durable Brown Jordan furnishings, custom pillows, and layered earth-toned neutrals using Lee Jofa fabrics, Kravet upholstery, and Michael James Custom Furniture tables, make it a spot to enjoy the view in every season.
Take a full tour of this traditional-with-a-twist home on the blog
Creating Spaces®.
