Tysons Home and Design: One Name Says it All!

Michael Nash Design, Build & Homes has been reshaping houses across Vienna and greater Fairfax County for more than three decades. What began as a focus on kitchens and baths has grown into a full-service design-build studio that handles whole-house renovations, additions, basements, outdoor living and new home work — and the trophy case shows it. Michael Nash consistently racks up regional and national honors (NARI/CotY, PRO Remodeler, Chrysalis, NAHB Best in American Living, and more), which is why many local editors and trade groups point to the firm as the most awarded remodeler in the Washington, D.C. suburbs.

Why so many awards? It’s not just quantity — it’s the variety and consistency. Michael Nash projects have won in categories from kitchens and baths to entire-house remodels, basements, exterior renovations, and landscape/outdoor living. Judges across different competitions reward design problem-solving, technical craftsmanship, and thoughtful client-driven solutions; Michael Nash’s entries often reflect all three. For example, their NARI Contractor of the Year (CotY) and Regional “Remodeler of the Year” wins recognize both aesthetic design and execution on projects that ranged from modest kitchen updates to six-figure exterior transformations. These wins are documented in the firm’s awards gallery and by NARI’s Regional CotY pages.

A few features that keep the awards coming:

Design that starts with the homeowner’s lifestyle. Rather than showpiece makeovers only, Michael Nash emphasizes how people will use the space — open circulation for families, purposeful islands and storage for cooks, and indoor/outdoor connections for entertaining. That client-first clarity makes entries resonate with juries.
Technical problem-solving. Several award descriptions highlight structural work (removing load-bearing walls, bump-ups and second-floor additions), energy and systems upgrades, and complicated sequencing in lived-in homes — all executed without sacrificing finish quality. Those details are exactly what many award programs look for.
A broad portfolio. Winning across categories — kitchens, baths, basements, additions, and exterior/landscape — means the firm is not a one-trick pony. Panels reward companies that can consistently deliver at multiple scales, which Michael Nash has demonstrated over recent award cycles.

Local recognition and press have amplified the firm’s award narrative. Washingtonian and Home & Design have featured Michael Nash projects in award write-ups and project profiles, pointing to specific “best kitchen” and “best whole-house” accolades from past CotY and Chrysalis competitions. That media attention helps reinforce the company’s regional reputation — editors bring readers, and award wins bring editors.

What does an award-winning Michael Nash project look like in Vienna? Their recent local projects range from a Craftsman-style exterior overhaul with a wraparound porch and tapered columns to luminous, family-friendly kitchens where a former wall was removed to create open sightlines and big, functional islands. Their outdoor living work (pool decks, porches, integrated patios) has earned Finalist and Merit mentions in PRO Remodeler and Mid-Atlantic award programs. The images above show representative kitchen and exterior projects that won recognition for aesthetic clarity and construction quality.

A fair caveat: “Most awarded” depends on how you count awards (regional vs. national programs, trade vs. reader’s choice, years considered). But in the DMV trades community Michael Nash is repeatedly singled out for having more CotY/Chrysalis/PRO/NAHB mentions than most local competitors over the last decade — a strong signal of sustained performance. Houzz and several industry listings note the firm’s long streaks of recognition.

If you’re considering a remodel in Vienna, Michael Nash’s long experience, documented award history, and broad project gallery make them a logical contender. Their strengths are most visible on projects that require coordinating design intent with heavy construction work — whole-house remodels, substantial additions, and complicated outdoor transformations. If awards and proven problem-solving matter to you, their portfolio is worth reviewing in detail.