A formidable two-story brick house stands in Georgetown; its exterior gives no hints as to what awaits inside. Once a school for boys in the 1840s, the historic home located at 3014 P St. NW was completely renovated and given over to 15 area interior designers to create the 2008 DC Design House, benefiting the Children’s National Medical Center. The interior is a showcase of sophisticated design, style and luxury; perfect for the neighborhood.

Purchased by Skip and Debbie Singleton in 2007, the couple wanted to restore the home keeping the historic facade, but updating and completely gutting the interior to design a new modern floor plan. Interior designers from the D.C. area then set about decorating and designing the feel and layout of each room of the house, turning it into a showcase of modern interior design. The result is modern luxury that pays homage to its historic roots. Because of its past life as a boys school, the Singletons felt that a benefit for the Children’s National Medical Center would be appropriate for the show house, with admission to the house being donated to the Center.