From her newly finished at-home office, the Leesburg-based designer and her team at Grace Thomas Designs have no problem getting things done right now. WRITTEN BY JESS FELDMAN This article was originally published in Northern Virginia Magazine's online publication,...

Spotlight: Michelle Troxell of Grace Thomas Designs   In our ongoing Designer Spotlight Series, we talk with interior designers and architects to see what inspires them, and get insights to how they approach creating beautiful spaces… in this Spotlight we caught...

8 NoVA-based interior designers to follow on Instagram   WRITTEN BY JESS FELDMAN   This article was originally published on Northern Virginia Magazine's online Home & Design section on March 19th, 2020.  For those daydreaming about redesigning their home...

5 home trends interior designers are loving this year   From colorful kitchens to bringing wallpaper back, here are the in-vogue trends you'll be spotting around the neighborhood (and maybe even in your own home!).   WRITTEN BY CHARLOTTE SAFAVI This article...

10 of the Best Gifts for Holiday Party Hosts   Arrive at your next gathering with a thoughtful item for your host's home – here are 10 original ideas   WRITTEN BY LAURA GASGILL This article was originally published on Houzz, December 10th, 2019. A bouquet of...

Space of the Week: From Builder-Basic to an Entertainer’s Dream A Loudoun County family (including two cute dogs) gets "a wow space" for hosting parties. WRITTEN BY MARISA M. KASHINO This article was originally published as the Washingtonian Space of the Week,...

This article was originally published as a Designer Spotlight by Wildwood Raising a family...Taking a leap...Building Grace Thomas Designs "We do whatever it takes to be sure that your new space is a place where you love to be, delivered on time and on budget."...

Family-Friendly Outdoor Retreat If you ask Michelle Trowel, owner and senior designer of Grace Thomas Designs, she will tell you that the biggest challenge when designing outdoor spaces for a family is satisfying the diverse needs and tastes of both parents and...

Backyard Redesign - Elegant, Yet Functional And Family Friendly Children grow up way too quickly and this northern Virginia homeowner wanted to create a beautiful yet casual backyard environment that would attract her children's friends to their home. Click here or on...