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DesignLab

Design Lab - A Design & Build Company
Imagine. Collaborate. Create. Designing custom cabinetry, closets, stonework & more for beautiful, functional living spaces.

Serving DC, Maryland, and Virginia

10/02/2026

Project Cody Rd | Custom Kitchen Remodel
Design + Build - Custom Millwork & Stone by Design LAB

Welcome to a complete transformation from a standard builder-grade kitchen into a truly custom, architectural space designed around both beauty and function.

We reimagined the kitchen with warm natural wood tones, sleek full-height cabinetry, integrated appliances, dramatic stone surfaces, and carefully considered black and brass accents. The oversized stone-clad islands create generous space for prep, entertaining, and everyday living, while the fluted wood detailing adds texture and warmth without taking away from the clean, modern lines.

One of our favorite elements is how the custom millwork extends beyond simply providing storage. Floor-to-ceiling cabinetry, concealed pantry storage, integrated refrigeration, custom appliance panels, and the stone-wrapped hood give the entire kitchen a seamless, furniture-like quality. The continuous stone backsplash and waterfall edges add another layer of luxury while allowing the natural veining to become artwork within the room.

Even the smallest details were intentional—from the warm oak framing and minimalist cabinet reveals to the brushed brass plumbing fixtures, statement pendants, and softly layered material palette.

From builder grade to completely bespoke. Project Cody Rd is a perfect example of what happens when thoughtful design, custom cabinetry, natural materials, and meticulous detailing come together to completely redefine the heart of a home.

09/30/2026

PROJECT CODY | Hidden Luxury ✨

Luxury isn’t always about what you see — sometimes it’s about what effortlessly disappears.

For Project Cody, we incorporated the Blum REVEGO pocket door system, using both UNO and DUO configurations. The single door slides seamlessly into its pocket, while the double doors fold together and disappear into the cabinetry — completely opening the space to reveal a beautifully designed custom dry bar.

Closed, the cabinetry reads as a clean, sophisticated wall of millwork. Open, the doors virtually disappear and the entire bar becomes part of the room.

This is the kind of detail we love: beautiful design, innovative hardware, and functionality that transforms the way a space is experienced.

Because true luxury is not only how a space looks — it’s how effortlessly it works.

08/17/2026

A kitchen designed around warmth, contrast, and a little surprise.

European modern custom cabinetry pairs a soft taupe finish with natural woodgrain, creating a warm, understated backdrop for the dramatic movement of Calacatta Oro stone. The oversized island becomes the centerpiece of the space, while the mix of natural textures keeps the kitchen feeling refined, inviting, and timeless.

But the real wow moment is the hidden bar.

What appears to be a seamless run of tall cabinetry opens to reveal a fully integrated bar, concealed behind pocket doors and finished with warm wood tones, open shelving, and dedicated storage. When entertaining, the doors disappear and the bar becomes part of the room. When the evening is over, everything closes away for a completely clean architectural look.

Two islands. Custom European millwork. Natural stone. And a hidden bar designed to transform with the space.

Luxury is in the details you see — and the ones you don’t.

08/14/2026

Project Cody

Where materiality becomes the statement.
This kitchen was designed to let the Calacatta Oro take center stage — bringing warmth, movement, and a refined sense of luxury to the space. From the stone-wrapped hood to the continuous backsplash and the marble side panels framing the cabinetry, every detail was thoughtfully carried through to create a seamless, elevated composition.

Paired with warm wood tones, soft cabinetry, and brass accents, the result is a kitchen that feels both sophisticated and timeless.

08/12/2026

Project Burl - Custom Dressing Room

A former bedroom reimagined as a full dressing room, built around burl wood veneer used with real intent. Rather than wrapping every surface, we deployed the burl strategically as the room’s signature, so it reads as a designed gesture rather than a finish choice. The centerpiece is the burl feature wall with a fully integrated door, a seamless push-to-open panel that disappears into the grain so the wall stays unbroken. The curved burl island anchors the room, its rounded profile echoed in the arched niches and the oval floor mirror.

The scope also includes a dedicated shoe closet, open display shelving for handbags and accessories, a cushioned window bench with drawer storage below, and full LED integration: warm linear lighting runs along every hanging rod and shelf edge, giving the pieces a lit-from-within glow that flatters the soft neutral palette. The custom drawer island with rounded pulls handles folded storage, and the burl-clad arched niche creates a display moment for statement pieces. A quiet palette of warm creams, soft blush plaster, and natural oak lets the burl and the lighting do the talking.

Designed in collaboration with Dara Beitler Interiors.

DARA BEITLER INTERIORS | INTERIOR DESIGNER

08/10/2026

PROJECT STILLHOUSE | Sterling, VA

We’re getting ready to transform this home from the inside out with a complete gut renovation — and there’s a lot happening.

The interior transformation will include a brand-new kitchen, primary bathroom, custom closets, built-ins, a statement fireplace, and a completely redesigned bar.

We’re also making a major architectural change to the rear of the home — removing the existing inoperable French doors and dated half-moon windows and replacing them with expansive multi-slide doors to create a much stronger connection between the interior and outdoor living spaces.

And the grand finale: a brand-new covered four-season deck designed to become a true extension of the home.

Design. Millwork. Construction. Indoor + outdoor living. This one has it all.

Follow along as we bring Project Still House to life in Sterling, Virginia.

📍 Sterling, VA
Design + Build by Design LAB

08/07/2026

Exceptional design is defined by the details.

Our Windover Kitchen in Vienna, VA pairs hand-selected white oak veneer with crisp white lacquer cabinetry, creating a refined balance of warmth and modern sophistication.

From the fluted white oak island and illuminated glass cabinetry to the dramatic full-height Cristallo stone backsplash and waterfall island, every material and detail was intentionally designed to work as one cohesive statement.

This was a spec home. It sold for $3.5M.

Great design isn’t just an expense. It’s an investment.

📍 Windover | Vienna, VA
Custom Millwork + Interior Design by DesignLab

07/30/2026

Before ➝ After. There’s nothing better than a transformation.

This basement fireplace went from dated to timeless with a floor-to-ceiling installation of Emil America porcelain slabs, creating a sophisticated focal point that completely transformed the space. Every detail, from the precision slab layout to the seamless installation, was carefully executed to deliver a clean, luxurious finish.

It’s amazing what thoughtful design and expert craftsmanship can do.

Design Lab | Transforming homes one detail at a time. ✨

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6255 Old Dominion Drive, Suite 100
McLean, VA
22101

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Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

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