Meet the designer Dolly Howarth

“I enjoy creating one-of-a-kind interiors that are meaningful, comfortable and streamlined. By focusing on unexpected color palettes, modern-meets-vintage furnishings and quality materials, I forgo trends in favor of lasting charm. A well-designed home is a retreat that enriches daily life.

Empathy and vision, as well as instinctual, analytical and original thought are essential qualities to my life and work. Over 20 years of practical design experience and continuing education inform all of my design decisions. Travel to immerse myself in global architecture, art and design brings a historical context to fresh ideas.

My clients benefit from individual attention, a consistent focus and detail-oriented management of their projects. With an emphasis on flexibility and efficiency, l'm fortunate to have developed a roster of loyal clients and a wide-ranging portfolio. Collaborating with craftspeople, contractors, showroom representatives and other professionals, projects are brought to successful fruition.”

- Dolly Howarth, Principal Designer

Arlington, VA

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Magazine title 'Home & Design' with the subtitle 'The Magazine of Architecture and Fine Interiors'

featured in

Home & Design
2011 - 2021, 2024
Portfolio: 100 Top Designers

Arlington Magazine
September/October, 2013
“Sweat The Small Stuff.”

Northern Virginia Magazine
April, 2013
“Deco Drama.”

Small Room Decorating
Winter, 2011
“Add-On Storage” and Cover.

Northern Virginia Magazine
September, 2010
“Bite Sized Kitchens.”

Home & Design Magazine
November/December, 2009
“Organic Modern”

Entertainment Rooms: Home Theaters, Bars, and Rec Rooms
Spring, 2010
published by Schiffer Books

Washington Spaces Magazine
Early Spring, 2008
"Hollywood Glamour in Arlington"

Design House at the Washington Design Center
Fall 2007

Chesapeake Home Magazine
March/April, 2006
"Extraordinary Wine Cellars"

Designer Showcase: Interior Design at Its Best
2006
published by Schiffer Books

National Symphony Orchestra's Decorators' Show House
2005