The house in Kent, a neighborhood of Washington DC hit the market last week and I wanted to share pictures of how this gorgeous house turned out! I’m going to share a few photos, but you can see the listing HERE if you want to see to full house tour.
Here is how the house looks from the exterior. I love the copper accents added to the overhangs and gutters as well as how they made a real feature of the windows and doors.
The largest painting of mine is Verschoor Barn, whish is hanging over the fireplace in the living room…
We didn’t have a frame for this one (bummer), so I painted the edges black to frame it out. I would’ve preferred a frame, but I think it works nicely with the fireplace and modern furnishings.
As I’ve shared before, the styling was done by Caroline of Ekster Antiques. I love that she’s so versatile. She can swing sleek and modern and then back to a refined rustic style.
The living room opens to the kitchen where my second piece is hanging. This is an 8 x 10 oil still life of Asian pears…
it’s hung in a vintage frame just to the left of the range hood.
I love how the countertops are carried up the backsplash and the function as a small shelf. I thought that was a clever design choice.
A 16 x 20 pair of rabbits are hanging in the mudroom and I have received the most positive feedback on this painting…
Caroline had a frame to put them in and it ended up being perfect. I think they are so well suited to the room and really shine in that frame. This is a favorite for me, too.
The mudroom, in fact, might be my favorite room! I know that’s a funny room to pick as a favorite, but it’s just so charming with the brass doorknobs, the muted cabinets, and that yummy terracotta floor.
My last painting is a 9 x 13 seagull in a vintage frame…
He has a treasured post over the potty.
Here are a few of my other favorite views in the house…
It’s just gorgeous, isn’t it? I truly am honored that I had the chance to be a very small part of a big project. Well, it’s always an honor to have my work hanging in any home. I think that’s the ultimate compliment an artist can receive. It’s definitely an encouragement to me that there are a lot of possibilities out there for my artwork.
If any of these paintings speak to you, you can purchase the prints on and, if they don’t sell to a local client, they will be available in a future art sale.
As a huge compliment to all of the people involved in the renovation and styling of the house, it was chosen to be featured as Washington Post’s House of the Week on September 7, 2023. One of my paintings even made a cameo in the feature. You can see it HERE if you’re interested.
19 Responses
I am now officially opening an underwear savings account so I can buy one of your paintings. Each and every one is fabulous. Please keep painting!!!
How nice to have your artwork hung in this lovely home! So happy for you, Marian!
Lovely home and your artwork makes it that more beautiful.
Oh my, the house evolved just for you! Your art gives that home life.
I cannot wait for the commission you are doing for my favorite guy.
It’s so exciting to see your wings. We all feel as if you are one of our best friends and we want to see you fly.
Your paintings are cheerful. Such a cold house, not even color on the island! A boring interior, but the sellers will get as fortune for it in that neighborhood. Maybe the new owners will like color.
I agree with you Theresa.. that home is stoic …and I see nothing “designer” about any of it …except like Marian .. the mud room …with the warm terra cotta floor, the brass knobs and her bunnies over the bench.
Marians artwork is the jewel in the home.
Given that it was renovated and staged to sell, the goal is to make it appealing to as many people as possible, so they kept it neutral. I think they added a lot with the dark blue room, the subtle colors on the doors and cabinets, and the warm floors in the mudroom. It’s retrained, but not boring. It’s just totally different from decorating for one client.
I feel this way too, kind of like, “I knew you when!”
So very happy for your, Marian!
I was just printing up pictures to get him in the queue. I’ll send you some frame options shortly.
Your paintings are beautiful. I totally love the simplicity of this home. I realized it’s not occupied but I’m becoming more drawn to homes with minimal things. The exterior is gorgeous. Your paintings are the “eye catchers hands down.
Beautiful home — furnished beautifully with your art!
I love the home. Every room. The paintings are perfect. Perfect in every room. Those bunnies!!
and…do you know where the sofa is from? thank you.
I would message Ekster Antiques on Instagram to ask about any of the furniture.
The house is very nice- and wildly expensive. I’m glad we didn’t settle in D.C.! Is it just me or is the front door unusually narrow? The paintings are lovely and ‘picture picture’.
Oh my gosh, I know! We used to live in that area and it has been expensive for decades, but it’s gone crazy.
All of the pieces are lovely but I adore your rabbits! Is that a vintage frame? It really sets them off beautifully
Well, they are lucky to have your beautiful work help show off a beautiful home.
I love this home! My first thought was you were moving to a new place and home! I am a big neutral fan because it’s easy to add color and change it! Your artwork adds so much to this home!