inside Home Life Style Bringing the Indoors Outside Reston home expands kitchen, family room and more out into the open air. By John Byrd The Connection ne of the advantages of Northern Virginia’s gener- Oally mild climate is that homeowners can use their outdoor spaces with impunity—often socializing outside until the first frost. Clearly, this is one reason why local P indoor/outdoor solutions are increas- ho ❖ ingly well-furnished, highly-equipped tos by Oak Hill and often wired living rooms that just happen to be surrounded by trees and D fresh air. eb C Case in point: the recently completed ob screen porch and decking system to a b / Reston home situated on two acres Th peacefully nestled into a wooded set- e C aside. o The spacious five-bedroom home the nn ec ❖ owners had purchased in 1997 already t Fair Lakes ion included a 330-square-foot screen porch linked to a great room on the south corner of the rear elevation and a 780-square-foot deck The state-of-the-art outdoor kitchen of this Reston home on the opposite corner that features a gas grill, a wok, warming drawers and a clean- segued from the sun room. up sink as well as stainless steel cabinetry embedded in a The two outdoor platforms stone-faced support. The glass canopy protects the chef ❖ were not linked but from passing rain clouds. Fair Oaks thoughts of forming a larger whole were well underway when Troy Fenley and team entered the scene.Fenley, now at Sun Design Remodeling in Burke, was completing several interior rooms for Chantilly the Reston residence when the owner asked him to chat about some ideas for finishing the outdoor space. “What came up very Photo By Justin Krill early was that [the home- The solution included double the size of the screen porch— owner] not only wanted to which now includes stone-faced gas fireplace, rotating overhead fans and a flat screen TV. A perfect place to take in See Outside, Page 17 the game—well into the fall. Local designers suggest thrifty and generous ways Guest Room Shuffle to decorate for out of town guests. By Meredith Billman-Mani The Connection Though their decorating talents are in high “Guests are looking for a room that’s com- “A fantastic mattress, super soft sheets and demand and the jobs they do command top fortable and inviting but empty enough for great towels,” are the elements Sorensen ocal interior designers Lauren Liess dollar, Liess and Sorensen have each devel- them to put their things. You don’t want it sees going into an elegant guest room and Lfrom Herndon and Jill Sorensen oped several tricks that can work on any to be as cold as a hotel,” says Liess. Liess generous budget. “Comfort makes the dif- from McLean have turned many budget to create a guest bedroom with ap- said that having a space for two suitcases, ference. I would add a seating area and a rooms into guest rooms for their clients. peal. on a stand or on the floor, is key and that desk. And situate the room in a quiet part They have spent years learning the tricks If the homeowner is fortunate enough to clearing space in a closet for guests to hang of the house,” Sorensen said. for updating a guestroom quickly and inex- have a dedicated space for a guest bedroom, their clothes is important. “These touches pensively while creating an inviting space. the prep work before a guest arrives is less. will make them feel welcome,” Liess said. See Guest Room, Page 17 NORTHERN EDITION25 CENTS Newsstand Price St. Baldrick’s in JUNE 16-22, 2011 June? Why Not? Event raises $6,000 for children with cancer. By Bonnie Hobbs Centre View sually, St. Baldrick’s fund- Photos by raisers are held in March, Uclose to St. Patrick’s Day. But as far as Westfield High junior Steve Hibbard Kaila Torpey is concerned, “There isn’t a specific date to help find a cure for cancer — especially children’s cancer. Why should we only support it in March, when /Centre View children suffer from cancer every day?” So for that reason, she organized and held a St. Baldrick’s event, Sunday, June 5, at Foster’s Grille in Centreville. What’s more, she also participated. Just 17, with Hairstylist Tina Chambers blond hair down to her waist, she sections Kaila Torpey’s hair had it all shaved off. before cutting it off. “I’m so proud of her,” said her See St. Baldrick's, Page 6 Tim Thomas, principal of Westfield High School, surrounded by the cast of “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.” of hard work worthwhile.” Photos by While describing herself as Westfield Wins“When the 10 kids called Cappie me to tell “speechless Awards and overwhelmed,” me the results, I jumped up and Pike said how proud she is of her down,” she said on Monday. “This students. “I am very lucky to have Bonnie Hobbs Honors include morning when Kevin [Clay] had the tremendous support of the brought in the Best Musical trophy, administration, faculty and par- best musical, it brought tears to my eyes. Just ents,” she added. “We’re also for- to look at the joy on the kids’ faces tunate to have the opportunities lead actor. /Centre View this morning made all the hours that the Cappie organization pro- By Bonnie Hobbs vides.” Centre View Westfield’s 10 trophies set a school record — the most it’s ever won for a theater production. Be- ots of starry statuettes sides taking Best Musical honors, were presented Sunday Westfield also garnered Cappies night, June 12, at the th for Lead Actor in a Musical, En- L12 annual Cappies semble, Choreography, Comic Ac- Gala at The Kennedy Center in tor in a Musical, Costumes, Sound, From left: Kaila and Paulette Torpey hold their Washington, D.C. But in the end, Song, Critics Team and Returning shorn locks. it was Westfield High’s party. Critic. 6-17-11 home in Requested Senior Kevin Clay had a big materil. sensitive Time Nominated for 21 awards for Postmaster: Attention “Joseph and the Amazing night, winning Lead Actor in a Technicolor Dreamcoat,” the Musical — giving him back-to- #322 PERMIT school walked away with 10 tro- back victories in the top acting MD Easton, PAID phies including the one for Best category. Last year, he won the Postage U.S. Musical. Stone Bridge High won Cappie for Best Actor in a Play in STD PRSRT ❖ 1 the Best Play award. Westfield’s “Brighton Beach Mem- ❖ June 16-22, 2011 Ironically, on the very night her oirs.” Centre View North students were being lauded for Lead Actor in a Musical: Onstage, he thanked his family their achievements, Westfield The- Kevin Clay, Westfield High and “the amazing cast and crew ater Director Susie Pike was School, “Joseph and the See Westfield Wins, Page 4 onstage, herself, acting in a pro- Amazing Technicolor duction of “South Pacific,” so she Dreamcoat.” couldn’t be with them. But she was ecstatic to learn of their success. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com YOU’VE PUT A LOT INTO YOUR News HOME…MAKE SURE YOU GET THE MOST OUT OF IT. Nothing surpasses experience to achieve the best results—and our success confirms it! ‘See the World with New Eyes’ As the sales leader in our marketplace, with 26 years of experience in helping over 3,000 families buy and sell their homes, we have the experience. 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