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Posted Nov 15 at 11:53 AM in Blog by Maddie Brisbane
Reducing a home’s energy usage and environmental impact begins with the build. Proper planning paired with purposeful material and design selection can result in a nearly perfect home energy rating. Optimizing energy efficiency in the home is not only a long term money saver, but also a reflection of love and care for our precious natural surroundings.
This project, aptly titled “Energy...
Posted Oct 31 at 1:39 PM in Blog by Admin
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Posted Oct 31 at 11:15 AM in Blog by Admin
Fall fashion trends can fit inside more than just your closet. They can spice up your home, too! Erin Gates, of esteemed fashion and interior design blog Elements of Style, shared with us her favorite trends of the season, and, in collaboration, we’ve compiled a few ways to sprinkle those trends throughout your home in a tasteful manner. Here is how these trends can escape your closets and make...
Posted Oct 28 at 11:07 AM in Blog by Admin
(Taste Design, Inc.: Horan Building Company; Jan Armor Photography)
Isn’t Fall delicious?
Autumn brings new light, new colors, and a whole new mood. It’s a time for transformation—including inside your home. When the seasons shift, there’s nothing better than slow-cooker recipes, warm sweaters, fireplaces, pumpkins, and the feeling of a fresh start.
So hit reset and fluff your nest. Create a...
Posted Oct 27 at 11:42 AM in Blog by Admin
Some say that imitation is the biggest form of flattery. With this project, it was more than that. It was a dream come to fruition.
The vision was conjured by S. Prestley Blake, who in 1935 co-founded the Friendly Ice Cream Corporation. As someone who appreciated fine architecture and history, Blake envisioned a replica of Monticello, the 18th-century home of our nation’s third president, Thomas...
Posted Oct 24 at 2:44 PM in Blog by Admin
When Crown Point opened in 1979, they set the gold standard for custom cabinetry. Today, they continue to surprise and delight, delivering exciting new details that exemplify luxury.
When the inside is every bit as gorgeous as the outside, you know it’s top-tier design. The interior of every furniture-grade Crown Point cabinet is crafted of premium American black walnut, as part of their new...
Posted Oct 20 at 11:04 AM in Blog by Admin
Wicker has been around for centuries, and even though it is trending now, it truly has a timeless appeal. More and more, we are seeing wicker and rattan materials used in pieces for inside the home, as well as outside. The material lends a cozy comfort to rooms and spaces.
Today’s wicker may be more modern and streamlined than what our grandparents had, but Jocelyn Chiappone, of Digs Design Co...
Posted Oct 18 at 1:35 PM in Blog by Admin
Situated on a verdant stretch of lawn overlooking the harbor, this expansive Mattapoisett retreat started out as a potential teardown. Yet the current homeowners, who live year-round in Texas, saw that it was possible to preserve the integrity and footprint of the original two-bedroom structure while reconfiguring the floor plan and adding essential square footage.
The husband grew up summering...
Posted Oct 17 at 11:24 AM in Blog by Admin
Since founding MASS Architect in 2016, Nick Paolucci has created a full service architecture firm that provides a wide range of architectural services throughout New England. A high school drafting class sparked Paolucci’s interest in architecture, and from there he knew he would pursue a career in the field.
He attended Auburn University’s architecture program and is now a licensed architect in...
Posted Oct 11 at 1:10 PM in Blog by Admin
Embracing the neighborhood’s classic 19th-century New England roots, this newly constructed gambrel is right at home in historic Concord.
“The goal was to build a house that looks like it has always been here,” says Bob Paladino, lead architect and founder of Mellowes & Paladino Architects. Its white cedar clapboards and traditional exterior details nod respectfully to the past, yet the home...
