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2025
Press
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2024
Press
- 24 Books For Everyone on Your Holiday List, Cottages & Gardens, December
- 19 New Design Books to Add to Your Gift List this Year, Luxe Magazine, November
- Take a Tour of a Jaw-Dropping Maryland Country Estate, Garden & Gun, September
- The Design of a Country Estate with Cathy Purple Cherry, How to Decorate Podcast, September
- A New Monograph by Purple Cherry Architects Offers Stunning Tour of an Exceptional Maryland Estate, Galerie, August
- 42 Best New York Architects on the AD Pro Directory, Architectural Digest, August
- Book Smart, Modern Luxury, June
- Our 21 Favorite Design Books for Spring, Architectural Digest, May
- River Idyll, Home & Design, May
- Orchestrating a Legacy Estate, Coastal Style, May
- 8 Design Books to Add to Your Spring Reading List, Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles, May
- Why the ‘Granny Flat’ Is the Next Big Home Amenity, Architectural Digest, May
- Wood Accent-Wall Ideas for a Budget-Friendly Makeover, Architectural Digest, May
- Starting with Value…, What’s Up? Magazine, May
- Why Americans Want a ‘Snug,’ a Special Room That’s an ‘Instant Magic Pill’ of Comfort, Wall Street Journal, January
- Right Place Right Time, What’s Up? Magazine, January
Awards
- Top Coastal Architects 2024, Ocean Home Magazine
- Best Architecture Firm, Best of Anne Arundel County – The Baltimore Sun
- Interior Design – Coastal Low Country Residence, Home & Design Awards – Baltimore Magazine
- General Excellence – Interior Design, Home & Design Awards – Baltimore Magazine
- Best Architecture, Beacon Hill Residence, Home Excellence Awards – What’s Up? Magazine
- Waterfront/Critical Area Architecture, Coastal Low Country, Home Excellence Awards – What’s Up? Magazine
- Design, Best of Houzz
- Service, Best of Houzz
2023
Press
- The 7 Kitchen Trends Designers Are Most Excited About for 2024, Veranda, December
- Back to Nature, Home & Design, November
- All In A Line, Ocean Home Magazine, August
- 31 Guest Room Ideas That Will Wow Your Visitors, Architectural Digest, July
- Rooms We Love, Clientele Luxury, July
- Sumptuous Al Fresco Retreats, Private Air, July
- 52 Weeks of Design, Lex Talks, June
- 10 Home Decor Faux Pas That Date Your Interiors, According to Designers, Architectural Digest, June
- The Sky’s The Limit, Albemarle Magazine, June
- More Than Meets the Eye, What’s Up Magazine, June
- The Wine Cellar Comes Upstairs, Albemarle Magazine, May
- Six Tips to Create a Welcoming Guest House, Cottages & Gardens, March
- Arch Revival, Arlington Magazine, March
- Laid Back Luxury, Annapolis Home Magazine, March
- The Golden Age Parlor Room, Clientele Luxury, March
- Be Our Guest, Albemarle Magazine, February
- 13 Creative Basement Ideas That Go Beyond Adding a Ping-Pong Table, Architectural Digest, January
Awards
- Top Coastal Architects 2023, Ocean Home Magazine
- Exterior Architecture, Luxe Magazine RED Awards
- Special Mention, Best Residential Firm, Architizer A+ Awards
- Global Winner – Living Space, The International Design & Architecture Awards
- General Excellence – Architecture, Baltimore Magazine’s Home & Design Awards
- General Excellence – Interior Design, Baltimore Magazine’s Home & Design Awards
- Best Architecture / Best Interior Design / Best Waterfront Home, Eastern Shore Grandeur, Baltimore Magazine’s Home & Design Awards
- Best Waterfront/Critical Area Architecture, Sahlin Farms Modern, Home Excellence Awards – What’s Up? Magazine
- Best Architecture, Eastern Shore Grandeur, Home Excellence Awards – What’s Up? Magazine
- Best Architecture, Shingle Style Elegance, Home Excellence Awards – What’s Up? Magazine
- Design, Best of Houzz
- Service, Best of Houzz
2022
Press
- Why Are We So Obsessed With Speakeasies, Hidden Tunnels, and Secret Rooms?, Architectural Digest, December
- 40+ Designer-Approved Rustic Living Room Ideas, Elle Decor, November
- Big Houses, Sprawling Estates, and Cool Compounds: Tour 12 Extra-Large Properties, Architectural Digest, November
- ‘A Kitchen for the Kitchen’, New York Times, September
- Small Design Decisions that Offer Big Impact, Albemarle Magazine, August
- 47 Small Patio Ideas That Enhance Even Tiny Outdoor Spaces, Architectural Digest, August
- 9 Chef’s Kitchens That Are Enviably Chic and Spacious, Architectural Digest, July
- 23 Patio Cover Ideas That Make Outdoor Living a Breeze, Architectural Digest, July
- Dining Room with a View and a Pop of Color, Ocean Home Magazine, June
- What’s Trending in Landscaping, Mansion Global, June
- The Mudroom Comes Clean, Albemarle Magazine, June
- 4 Essential Questions to Ask to Find the Right Paint for You, Architectural Digest, May
- Soaking Tubs Are All the Rage—Here’s How to Pick the Perfect One, Architectural Digest, April
- Putting the Fun in Function, Albemarle Magazine, April
- The 50 Best White Paint Colors, According to Designers, Elle Decor, March
- Designing a Multifunctional Back Kitchen, Mansion Global, February
- The Charm of a Modern Farmhouse, Albemarle Magazine, February
- Transitional Luxe on Mill Creek, What’s Up? Magazine, February
- Designer Friday: An Aspire Exclusive Interview With Cathy Purple Cherry, Aspire Design + Home, January
Awards
- Top Coastal Architects 2022, Ocean Home Magazine
- Total Home Project – Grand Prize, Annapolis Home
- National Finalist – Waterside Retreats, HGTV’s Ultimate Outdoor Awards
- The Luxe List, Modern Luxury
- Best Architect, Designers’ Choice Awards, Home & Design Magazine
- Best Architecture Firm, Capital Style Magazine
- Finalist – Best Interior Design, Capital Style Magazine
- Best Architect, What’s Up? Magazine
- Best Interior Designer, What’s Up? Magazine
- Design, Best of Houzz
- Service, Best of Houzz
2021
Press
- Tour a Coastal Maryland Compound, Where Four Kitchens Are Just the Start, Architectural Digest, December
- Color of the Year 2022, Albemarle Magazine, December/January
- Experts Predict Design Trends for 2022, Forbes, December
- Purple Cherry Architects Build a Maryland Home with Gorgeous River Views, Plain Magazine, December
- Why You Should Treat Yourself to These Kitchen Upgrades This Season, AD It Yourself, December
- Purple Cherry Architects: Combining Romance, Passion, and Vision, Christie’s International Real Estate, November
- Forever Home, Chesapeake Views, November
- Want a Pool Installed by Next Summer? Here’s Where to Get Started, AD It Yourself, November
- Elements of Design: Top 5 Interior Design Trends for 2021, Albemarle Magazine, October/November
- Re-Planting Azaleas in Severn Grove, What’s Up? Magazine, October
- Bunk Rooms Climb the Social Ladder, New York Times, September
- A Private Sanctuary, Albemarle Magazine, August/September
- 8 Design Tips to Steal From a Wellbeing Guru’s Maryland Creekside Home, Homes and Gardens, August
- Young Professionals Have Accelerated Plans for Second Homes During Pandemic, Says Maryland-Based Architect, Mansion Global, August
- Luxury Living at Keswick Estate, Luxe Getaways, July
- Ceiling Wallpaper – An Interior Design Move That’s Topping the Trend List, Wall Street Journal, July
- Skip The Seashells: Here’s How To Design A Sophisticated Coastal Chic Home, Forbes, June
- The Right Path to an Historic Renovation, Albemarle Magazine, April/May
- Natty Nest, Home & Design, March/April
- Tranquility Through Design, Albemarle Magazine, February/March
- Where Everyone’s at Home: Smart Interior Choices for Everyday Living, What’s Up? Magazine, January
Awards
- The Awards Issue, Annapolis Home, January/February
- National Finalist – Waterside Retreats, HGTV’s Designer of the Year Awards
- Best of the Rest, Classic/Traditional Architecture, Luxe RED
- Designers’ Choice Awards, Best Architect, Home & Design Magazine
- Best Architect, What’s Up? Magazine
- Finalist, Best Interior Designer, What’s Up? Magazine
- Design, Best of Houzz
- Service, Best of Houzz
2020
Press
- Mountain Living, Wine and Country, December
- La Vie Est Belle!, What’s Up? Magazine, October
- Enchanted in Wardour, Annapolis Home, September/October
- Take Me to the River, Arlington Magazine, July/August
- When Nature Meets Architecture, Albemarle Magazine, June/July
- Blue Ridge Mountain Dreaming, Annapolis Home, May/June
- Best of Houzz, What’s Up? Magazine, May
- Week’s End, Chesapeake Views, May/June
- A Crisp Blue Hue, Albemarle Magazine, April/May
- Ultimate Weekend Retreat, What’s Up? Magazine, March
- Perfect Site, Albemarle Magazine, February/March
Awards
2019
Press
- Millwork on Mill Creek, What’s Up? Magazine, December
- The Transformative Nature of Trim, Albemarle Magazine, December/January
- Seaside Aesthetic, What’s Up? Magazine, November
- Modern Wine Cellars, Albemarle Magazine, October/November
- Bay Beauty, Home & Design, September
- The Home Office, Albemarle Magazine, August/September
- Laundry Room Makeover, Albemarle Magazine, June/July
- Historic Farm Gets Modern Update, Annapolis Home, May/June
- The Pantry, Albemarle Magazine, April/May
- Over The Top Pool Houses, Albemarle Magazine, February/March
- The Awards Issue, Annapolis Home, January/February
- A Dash of Color, Albemarle Magazine, December/January
Awards
2018
Press
- All Amenities on Aberdeen Creek, What’s Up? Magazine, November
- A Warm Welcome, Albemarle Magazine, October/November
- Home Smart Home, Albemarle Magazine, August/September
- Making A Splash, Baltimore Magazine, July
- Out On The Porch, Albemarle Magazine, June
- Millwork Design, Inside Ivy and Glenmore Living, June
- The Great Outdoors, Albemarle Magazine, May
- Amazing Grace, Home & Design, March
- Stellar Cellars, Annapolis Home, March/April
- A Fireplace Love Affair, Charlottesville Wine & Country Living Blog, 2018
- Always Sunny On The Wye, What’s Up? Magazine, January
- Building A Better Man Cave, Albemarle Magazine, December/January
Awards
- National Finalist – Waterside Retreats, HGTV’s Faces of Design Award
- Baltimore Visionary (Cathy Cherry), Baltimore Magazine
- Design Excellence Award – First Place, Architecture, Annapolis Home
- Design Excellence Award – Traditional Architecture, Annapolis Home
- Design Excellence Award – Wine Cellar, Annapolis Home
- Best Architect/Waterfront Architect, What’s Up? Magazine
- Excellence in Construction & Safety, Associated Builders & Contractors (ABC)
- Design, Best of Houzz
- Service, Best of Houzz
2017
Press
- Sanctum On The Point, Annapolis Home, November/December
- Timber Framing, Charlottesville Wine & Country Living, October
- Funding and Services, Albemarle Magazine, October/November
- Purposeful Architecture, Albemarle Magazine, October/November
- Journey Of Design, Albemarle Magazine, August/September
- Framing The View, Annapolis Home, July/August
- Water Works, Baltimore Style Magazine, July
- Cottage Chic, Home & Design, May/June
- Building Modeling, What’s Up? Magazine, March
- A Backyard Oasis, Baltimore Magazine, March
- Legacy on the Magothy, What’s Up? Magazine, January
- Ask the Expert, Lifestyles in Annapolis, January
- The Big Decision, Albemarle Magazine, December/January
Awards
2016
Press
- For Work and Play, Baltimore Magazine, December
- A Wardour Beauty, What’s Up? Magazine, December
- At Ease, Home & Design, November/December
- Meaningful Design, Abode Magazine, October
- To Infinity & Beyond, Baltimore Style Magazine, September
- Love Travels, Annapolis Home, September/October
- Architect Spotlight, Home & Design, September/October
- Greenbook Interview, Greenbook, Summer
- In Harmony, Home & Design, June/July
- Forever Home in Eastport, What’s Up? Magazine, March
- 21st Century Kitchen Design, Annapolis Home, January/February
- Organic Mix, Home & Design, 2016 Sourcebook
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