Georgetown, DC

Want to live in a DC neighborhood that’s older than DC itself? Georgetown is home to gorgeous architecture, a thriving commercial district, and a major university. The boutiques, bars, and restaurants here are always filled with residents and tourists alike.

Washington DC may have been established in July of 1790, but Georgetown dates to 1751, when the Potomac River neighborhood was home a sprinkling of houses, shops, a tavern, and a ferry landing. From the start, the area flourished as a tobacco port town and shipping center; the first buildings constructed here were related to the industry. Today, little remains of colonial Georgetown except for the street plan that is oriented towards the harbor.

In 1791, Georgetown joined the 10-square mile federal District of Columbia and over the course of the next decade prospered from shipping and real estate. While banks, taverns, hotels, and other commercial buildings were clustered on along M Street, large mansions and smaller housing began to appear above the harbor. By 1814, Georgetown had evolved into a fully-envisioned town.

Throughout the 1800s, Georgetown continued to grow. Today, 175 buildings within the neighborhood’s historic district date to this period. But it was during the first half of the 1900s that Georgetown became the community it is today. Residential construction included row houses, flats, and apartment houses, with several large Victorian houses constructed in the late 1800s converted into flats. The years between 1920 and 1941 saw rapid growth in Georgetown apartment building construction.

Kitchens have really evolved since Georgetown was founded in the mid-1700s! They’re no longer a lonely space where mom cooks alone as the family waits in another room. Today, couples and families prepare meals together, kids gather around the table to play games or do homework, and friends come to sit awhile at the island bar sipping coffee or wine while conversing with the chefs.
The Georgetown homeowners we meet with typically hope to redesign their older kitchens into spaces that better reflect the way their family lives today. At Winthorpe Design & Build, we love bringing kitchens into the 21st century while preserving a home’s architectural integrity. Our kitchen services include:

• Small kitchen remodels
• Kitchen expansions
• Kitchen design and remodeling ideas
• Consultation with a professional kitchen designer

Whether you enjoy a contemporary, open floor plan or a more traditional design, we’re here to design and build a new kitchen we know you’ll enjoy for years to come. With nearly 30 years of kitchen remodeling experience in the Washington DC metro area, we have a long list of happy customers to prove it!

Less than enthused about your home’s outdated bathrooms? We can help! We’re a family-owned remodeling firm with nearly 30 years of experience in the Washington DC metro area. We’re confident we can turn any bathroom in your home into a beautiful space your entire family will appreciate and enjoy.

A bathroom update can be an extensive project. From big jobs like moving plumbing to ensuring the smallest design elements are perfect, our attention to detail is where we shine.

What type of bathroom remodel do you have in mind? Are you tired of that 1960s or 1980s look? Do you want to build a beautiful master suite? Maybe the kids could use a new bathroom to call their own. We’ll help you sort through the wide variety of available options and help you design the perfect bathroom for your family’s needs.

At Winthorpe, we’ve earned the trust of hundreds of homeowners by providing them with bathroom design ideas that truly meet their needs. Our design and construction teams expertly manage your bathroom renovation, providing you with a bathroom remodeling experience that is enjoyable – and a finished room that will enhance your Georgetown home for years to come!
Remodeling an outdated bathroom can add considerable value to your home and increase the entire family’s personal enjoyment. With all the time that’s spent in one of the busiest rooms in the home, why wouldn’t you want a bathroom remodel that you can enjoy today and for a lifetime?

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