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Posted Apr 27 at 9:30 AM in Blog by Maddie Brisbane
(Photography: Keitaro Yoshioka)
While the full service boutique design studio and showroom now boasts one of New England’s largest luxury lifestyle showrooms, they started from humble beginnings. Join us on a walk down memory lane with Divine Designs to honor just how far they’ve come over the last 20 years.
In 2004 at the urging of their enthusiastic clients, co-founders Mariette and Magued...
Posted Apr 19 at 2:01 PM in Blog by Maddie Brisbane
(Interior Design + Landscape Architecture: ZEN Associates, Photography: Jennifer Hughes)
Today’s fast-paced world has ushered in a growing demand for calming and peaceful living spaces. While the home should act as a place of refuge that supports rest and relaxation, many find themselves sifting through a cluttered space that only adds to their stress. Embracing a zen style of home design based...
Posted Mar 29 at 12:52 PM in Blog by Maddie Brisbane
History Reinterpreted - Coming May 2023!
We are pleased to share that renowned architect and Fellow of the American Institute of Architects Patrick Ahearn is slated to release his second published work, History Reinterpreted, in May 2023. The book dives deep into Ahearn's reimagination of the north wing of the historic 1871 Myles Standish Hotel in Duxbury, Massachusetts, presenting a detailed...
Posted Mar 8 at 11:02 AM in Blog by Maddie Brisbane
(Window Treatments: Simply Windows)
Window treatments are more than meets the eye.
While furnishings and wall color are often a major focus in decorating the home, choosing the best window treatments for your space is also a critical design element not to be overlooked. Here are our top reasons why window treatments can be both an aesthetic and lifestyle upgrade, and how Simply Windows, greater...
Posted Feb 24 at 1:37 PM in Blog by Maddie Brisbane
The Rivershops in Mattapoisett, MA is your one-stop-shop for a pleasing palette and more!
Blue is a color without limits. It complements almost any color on the color wheel. A classic blue-and-white colorscape stands the test of time, whether you’re seaside or city-centered. In fact, serene shades of blue contradict the idiom of “having the blues” with their positive effect on your mood and ample...
Posted Feb 13 at 11:23 AM in Blog by Maddie Brisbane
Polhemus Savery Da Silva (PSD) builds a state-of-the-art ‘social barn’ with many functions.
As family and social networks grow throughout the years, devising a plan for the ultimate gathering space is an appealing endeavor. For one long-standing client of Polhemus Savery Da Silva (PSD), the opportunity came at the perfect time.
Located across the street from the client’s PSD-designed Cape Cod...
Posted Feb 9 at 9:38 AM in Blog by Maddie Brisbane
(Before Photo, The Wheelwright House)
A seamless marriage of old and new
(Future Rendering)
A historic home situated atop a wooded ledge hill with sweeping views of Little Harbor, this Cohasset refuge undergoes a renovation for modern living.
Originally the summer estate of Edward and his wife Isaphene Moore Wheelwright in the late 1800’s, the property—now coined “The Wheelwright House”—once...
Posted Feb 6 at 11:19 AM in Blog by Maddie Brisbane
(Architecture: MGa, Photography: Jim Westphalen)
5 Ways to Beat the Winter Blues
Winter in New England is a marathon, not a sprint. The long, cold months can bring lethargy and languish, but there are ways to make the most of the invitation to hunker down. We’ve got you covered with 5 ways to avoid the winter slump.
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(Gakidis + Stewart Design Group, Photography by Edward...
Posted Jan 18 at 5:09 PM in Blog by Admin
In a row of tidy townhouses on Bradford Street in Boston’s South End, one townhouse makes a distinct impression. With its crisp lintels painted the perfect shade of gray to befit the newly repointed brick, the house is reminiscent of a couture suit amongst its neighbors— traditional and fresh at once.
Architect Nick Paolucci of MASS Architect speaks fondly of the project. “It was a total...
Posted Jan 18 at 12:44 PM in Blog by Maddie Brisbane
Timeless elegance meets modern sleek in Lazzoni’s new Boston showroom. Housing the latest selections of stylish furnishings, the Newbury Street showroom offers a hands-on experience.
“We want clients to touch, to feel, to experience every piece for themselves,” says Fatma Yilmaz, Co-Owner of Lazzoni Furniture & Interiors.
The captivating allure of lush Italian and Turkish fabrics, detailed...
