After hosting more than 25 design houses on its below-ground concourse level, The Washington Design Center has made a dramatic change. A recently completed space on the Center’s fifth floor not only introduces a new eight-room design house space but also another welcome element into the mix: natural light. Members of the press were invited to tour The Halls of Fame Design House on May 18th, showcasing rooms created by members of the Design Center’s Hall of Fame. These seasoned local designers were tapped to create luxurious yet livable rooms using the wide array of furnishings, fabrics, wall coverings and materials available in Design Center showrooms. The results, as you’ll see from the photos below, offer inspiration to anyone with a penchant for good design. For an even better perspective, visit the show house yourself. It’s open Friday, May 21st through December 4, 2010. For more information, visit www.dcdesigncenter.com. —Sharon Jaffe Dan, Home and Design Magazine