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2002 NSO Show House Photos
The Houghton Mansion in Washington DC

Open for the entire month of October, the show house invites visitors to sample life on Embassy Row and preview the work of dozens of designers and craftsmen.

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The designers of the 2002 NSO Show House decorated over two dozen rooms of The Houghton Mansion in Washington DC.

These photos are a small highlight of the many beautiful rooms on display in the mansion.

Photo courtesy 2002 NSO Decorators Show House, Washington DC -- photograph ©2002 by Glenna J. Morton, About's Interior Decorating Guide Exterior
The Houghton Mansion on Embassy Row.

2002 NSO Decorators' Show House
Photo courtesy 2002 NSO Decorators Show House, Washington DC -- photograph ©2002 by Glenna J. Morton, About's Interior Decorating Guide The Second Floor Landing
Curved walls, gilded niches, and a patterned black runner decorate the connecting stairway areas.

Taylor Wells Design
2002 NSO Decorators' Show House
Photo courtesy 2002 NSO Decorators Show House, Washington DC -- photograph ©2002 by Glenna J. Morton, About's Interior Decorating Guide The Drawing Room
Rich color and sumptuous fabrics lend formality to this room that includes a few surprises.

Thomas Pheasant, Inc.
2002 NSO Decorators' Show House
Photo courtesy 2002 NSO Decorators Show House, Washington DC -- photograph ©2002 by Glenna J. Morton, About's Interior Decorating Guide The Drawing Room
A center pedestal table creates a seating area on both ends of the room.

Thomas Pheasant, Inc.
2002 NSO Decorators' Show House
Photo courtesy 2002 NSO Decorators Show House, Washington DC -- photograph ©2002 by Glenna J. Morton, About's Interior Decorating Guide The Dining Room
This black and white room is made interesting with architecture and details.

Michael Roberson Interior Design
2002 NSO Decorators' Show House
Photo courtesy 2002 NSO Decorators Show House, Washington DC -- photograph ©2002 by Glenna J. Morton, About's Interior Decorating Guide Lady's En Suite
Soothing colors and minimal furnishings lend cool comfort to this lady's bath and adjoining sitting room.

Ellen Gilday and Linda Huguely Camalier
2002 NSO Decorators' Show House

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