Born and raised in England, Kate Abt of Kate Abt Design loves to infuse elements of her heritage into the homes she designs. “With old buildings and architecture, history, and beautiful countryside, I literally had influences on my doorstep growing up,” Abt says. British fabrics, wallpaper, artwork, and hardware, for instance, are often found throughout her interiors. Abt even names her projects after British towns, places, or famous references. True to form, Abt’s recent Southern Maryland project is named Penny Lane, because the owners love the Beatles and this song.
Four-and-a-half years in the making from design concept to completion, the 15,000-square-foot custom home provides activities around every corner for the family of five, including three young boys. “This home caters to the needs of a fashion-forward family with a…
