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Story by Liesel Schmidt | Photography by Jeff Heeney
As an expert in remodeling for 20 years, Cynthia Murphy always knew that she wanted to focus her talents primarily on the functional design of kitchens, baths and basements—a focus that would allow her to marry form with function, beauty with practicality. “It’s perfect for my left/right brain balance,” says Murphy, who co-owns Murphy’s Design LLC with her husband.
Story by Katie Bianco | Photography by Bob Narod | March 2019
A couple living in Oakton who travel frequently and were looking for a luxe update to their master bathroom—the last room in their home that hadn’t gotten the interior design treatment yet. The duo took their inspiration from one of their favorite hotels, Biltmore in Asheville, North Carolina. Murphy took that direction and translated it into a bathroom that eschewed the traditional white marble look for something with warm tones and a touch of masculine energy.
Story by Jennifer Zeleski | March 2020
Spending time tucked away in your home may sound peaceful at first, but after a few days, you’ll start to fully understand the use of the term stir-crazy. You might find yourself cleaning out your closet, reorganizing your pantry or moving your furniture around. To help you tackle spring design and give you a new project to help pass the time, we spoke with two local experts about what’s in and what’s out for spring, and just how easy it can be to transform your quarantined space into something refreshing and new during uncertain times. Highlights from our conversations with local experts Cynthia Murphy, president of Murphy’s Design, Inc. and Susan Sutter, principal designer and owner of Susan Sutter Interiors, are below.
Story by Editorial | November 2017
The Northern Virginia home design environment has for decades valued top quality, natural beauty, welcoming hospitality and family living. But today, there are some new twists on these old standards. Our families come in all shapes and sizes. We live outside more than ever. We’re more concerned with sustainability and accessibility. The biggest difference of all: Where staid and conservative tastes once ruled, we’re not afraid anymore to take chances.
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