Home DÈcor Trends Combine Modern, Classic Furnishings by Heather Nalbone Many home dÈcor enthusiasts are looking for ways to hold onto heirlooms while introducing contemporary furnishings and artwork into their living rooms and kitchensóa reflection of the growing trend in home dÈcor that has been slowly seeping into Washington for a few years now. And whether you're looking to decorate a new home or refurbish an old one, the question of how to mesh tastes, aesthetics and functionality into personal living spaces presents a conundrum of where to start and how to determine the best look. more... Diplomats Consider Variety of Factors When Looking for Temporary Housing by Christine CubÈ When it comes to the areaís diplomats and embassy staff looking for homes to stay in during multiple-year stretches, it appears thereís no formal science to the search. more...

Quality High-Rise Living Available For Those Seeking Security, Comfort by Alan B. Nichols Sophisticated and discriminating diplomats and other foreign officials who seek luxury, comfort, privacy and security in their living environment have any number of attractive options in the greater Washington area, which boasts some of the finest luxury high-rise short-term apartment complexes anywhere in the country. more... When It Comes to Housing Assistance, Embassies, Realtors Like to Be Accommodating by Alan B. Nichols Diplomats enjoy some attractive perks, not the least of which is housing assistance from their embassies. All of the emba ssies contacted by The Washington Diplomat provide some degree of housing assistance for their diplomatic staff, either in the form of direct payments to a landlord or a stipend to diplomats who are then responsible for the payments themselves. more... Luxury Living Listing