In DC, Maryland, Virginia, this weekend’s open houses all feature one thing in common: a black-and-white kitchen. Whether you’re planning a move or looking for black-and-white kitchen inspo, they’re worth checking out below.
An Updated Townhouse in Alexandria
Price: $699,900
Location: 2712 Fort Dr., Alexandria
Bedrooms/bathrooms: 3/2.5
House size: 1,384 sq ft
Listing agents: Amy Harasz and Elvin Merlo, Compass
Open house: Friday, February 20, 5 PM — 7 PM; Saturday, February 21, 12 PM — 2 PM; Sunday, February 22, 2 PM — 4 PM
Fully renovated in 2020 by Washington Development Company, this townhome, located three blocks from the Huntington Metro, features hardwood floors throughout and an open concept floor plan. The updated kitchen includes waterfall quartz countertops, black tile backsplash, a farmhouse sink, and stainless-steel appliances. Other features include an EV charger, a four-car driveway, and a unique placement, attached behind the other homes rather than alongside them, for added privacy and extra yard space.
An Industrial-Inspired Rowhome in Capitol Hill
Price: $1,750,000
Location: 207 F St., NE
Bedrooms/bathrooms: 4/3.5
House size: 2,408 sq ft
Listing agent: MJ Frazier, Serhant
Open house: Friday, February 20, 5 PM — 7 PM; Saturday, February 21, 1 PM — 3 PM; Sunday, February 22, 1 PM — 3 PM
This historic Capitol Hill rowhome features a modern, industrial-inspired design with soaring ceilings and a skylight, exposed brick, natural wood, and a floating staircase. The modern kitchen features black cabinetry opposite white walls, with copper fixtures and stainless-steel appliances. The lower level—ideal for a rental or guest suite—includes its own living room, bedroom, bathroom, and walk-out entry.
Mid-Century Modern in Alexandria
Price: $2,499,900
Location: 1335 N Pegram St., Alexandria
Bedrooms/bathrooms: 5/5
House size: 3,930 sq ft
Listing agents: Allison Goodhart and Sue Goodhart, Compass
Open house: Sunday, February 22, 2 PM — 4 PM
A mid-century modern house on a whopping (nearly) two acres in Alexandria was slowly designed and expanded by its current owners over the last two years. Its updated floor plan includes five bedrooms with two main-floor suites ideal for in-laws, guests, and au pairs, plus a second-floor primary suite with a spa-inspired bathroom. Eighty windows allow for lots of natural light, and its spacious, unique kitchen includes black and white cabinetry and white countertops, with black window panes and exposed black ceiling beams throughout the kitchen and living spaces on the first floor.
New Construction in Arlington
Price: $2,295,000
Location: 4810 3rd St., N, Arlington
Bedrooms/bathrooms: 6/5.5
House size: 4,710 sq ft
Listing agent: Blake Davenport, TTR Sotheby’s
Open house: Saturday, February 21, 2 PM — 4 PM; Sunday, February 22, 2 PM — 4 PM
This newly constructed single-family home features six bedrooms and six bathrooms over four finished levels with a four-story staircase. The kitchen includes a black waterfall quartz island and a white marbled backsplash with white cabinetry.
A Craftsman in Takoma
Price: $1,149,000
Location: 6519 Piney Branch Rd., NW
Bedrooms/bathrooms: 5/4.5
House size: 2,578 sq ft
Listing agents: Jenn Smira and Erica Breaux, Compass
Open house: Sunday, February 22, 11 AM — 1 PM
A highlight of this Takoma Craftsman with a fenced-in backyard is the large stone fireplace that anchors the living and dining rooms. In the adjacent kitchen, white cabinetry is accented with black hardware, marble countertops, and custom tilework. Bedrooms include one on the main floor, two—including the primary—upstairs, and two additional bedrooms in the lower level, which also includes its own bathroom, living area, and kitchenette.
A Union Market Townhouse
Price: $949,990
Location: 517 Florida Ave., NE
Bedrooms/bathrooms: 4/3.5
House size: 1,944 sq ft
Listing agent: Natasha Uppal, Samson Properties
Open house: Saturday, February 21, 1 PM — 3 PM
Across the street from Union Market, this renovated townhouse has two stories, plus a walk-out basement, and offers off-street parking. The kitchen features white 42-inch cabinets with white quartz countertops and black hardware and other black accents.
Amy leads Washingtonian Weddings and writes Style Setters for Washingtonian. Prior to joining Washingtonian in March 2016, she was the editor of Capitol File magazine in DC and before that, editor of What’s Up? Weddings in Annapolis.
