From Williamsburg to the White House (Part 2 of 2)
String of renovations inspired by historic buildings transforms a 1981 Fairfax Station Colonial.
Pat Howard, a former assistant to the White House Social Secretary under presidents Nixon and Ford, lives in a 1981 Colonial in Fairfax Station, but loves the fine architectural details of Colonial homes. For nearly 30 years Pat, an avid remodeler, has made a series of renovations to bring 18th century styling to her 20th century home. Yesterday, Patch featured how Pat utilized Williamsburg stylings for her sunroom addition, study, walk-out basement and master bedroom suite. Today, we highlight Pat’s most striking renovations, which required the help of a fine woodworker and a master plaster artist who has worked on such historic buildings as the Capitol and the White House. “Sometimes I feel like we have been under renovation since 1981…
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