A Designer’s Old European-Inspired Home in Washington, DC

We’re stepping inside the Washington, DC home of celebrated interior designer Zoë Feldman, who has spent the past six years transforming her charming 1920s house near Georgetown into a deeply personal design sanctuary.

Part creative lab, part family home, the space is layered, lived-in, and full of the kinds of thoughtful details that reveal themselves slowly. Feldman and her family renovated the home while living in it—an experience filled with both chaos and creativity. The result is a masterclass in contrast, where laid-back elegance meets bold artistic expression.

With its arched doorways and romantic proportions, the home exudes a distinctly French appeal. Feldman embraced the home’s old-world European feel by weaving together rustic materials, traditional architecture, and a nuanced color palette. Throughout the space, you’ll find a striking mix of antique heirlooms and contemporary artwork—some of it inherited from her grandparents, who were art dealers. From a golden de Gournay wallpapered dining room to a serene, sun-drenched living space grounded by vintage family furnishings, every corner tells a layered story of past and present.