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Posted Sep 26 at 2:12 PM in by Sandy Giardi
Video of A Hip, High-Style Urban Condo
Haute in the City
An impeccably chic, modern unit in a luxury building began as a blank canvas. When Sea-Dar Construction first began work, “all we had was the outside shell of a building,” maintains Vice President/Principal Tony Salem. There were no partitions, the floor was uneven, and yet, in just 11 months time, that space would be transformed into...
Posted Sep 25 at 3:46 PM in by carly stewart
According to MONEY Magazine, Waltham, Massachusetts is ranked number 13 on the Best Places to Live in America 2017.
MONEY identifies 100 cities that offer 'a healthy economy, affordable homes, and a high quality of life.' Sitting near the top at No. 13, Waltham represents one of the oldest cities in America located on the Charles River nearly 10 miles from central Boston. The area is easily...
Posted Sep 25 at 1:09 PM in by carly stewart
Designer Bath and Salem Plumbing Supply, New England's longest-standing provider of fine fixtures, furnishings and accessories for the kitchen and bath, announces the opening of its second showroom. The new space in a vibrant and ever-evolving city of Watertown will bring a wealth of knowledge, expertise and expansive product selection to homeowners, interior designers, architects, and plumbing...
Posted Sep 20 at 8:54 PM in by Sandy Giardi
See You Next Year!
We’re not sure there’s anything more exciting than watching your summer home take shape, which is why we were pleased that Longfellow Design Build shared its progress on a complete teardown and rebuild on Falmouth’s Surf Drive. The property is slated for completion in late 2017, and located directly across from Surf Drive Beach, overlooking the vast blue expanse of Vineyard...
Posted Sep 19 at 3:30 PM in by carly stewart
Explore the latest in window and door technology.
Chelsea, MA - JB Sash & Door recently opened their new 3,000-square-foot Marvin Windows and Doors showroom and design center. Contractors, architects and homeowners can now experience the innovative products from Marvin and Integrity, and leading door companies including Therma-Tru, Upstate Door, Simpson, TruStile and Jeld-Wen.
Boston's...
Posted Sep 19 at 2:08 PM in by Sandy Giardi
Breaking Ground
Top (L-R): Sarah Lawson of S+H Construction; Allison Iantosca of F.H. Perry Builder; Bottom (L-R): Renée West of Kistler & Knapp Builders; Kate Durrane of Columbia Contracting Corp.; Cara Meneses of ARCHWRIGHT | Fine Home Builders; Eleni Kaplan of E.K. Sanford Builders
SARAH LAWSON has always had "a love for houses and design," as well as an appreciation for the technical side...
Posted Sep 18 at 1:55 PM in by carly stewart
Everything about Dowel Furniture
An online destination for designer-created dining and occasional chairs, is steeped in tradition.
All the chairs are made in the family’s factory, which has been crafting furniture for high-end U.S. brands for over 30 years. Inspired by their family’s trade, siblings Ray Hallare and Joanne Hallare Lee created an internet based niche where customers can acquire...
Posted Sep 18 at 10:42 AM in by Sandy Giardi
Goodbye for Now!
Understandably, it would be hard to leave builder CM Ragusa Builders’ adaptation on a Shingle Style home a stone’s throw from the beach in the Little Boar’s Head section of New Hampshire. Though the residents have a few other homes in other parts of the country, this one is a favorite, says President Chris Ragusa, and it’s easy to see why.
Designed by TMS Architects, with...
Posted Sep 15 at 3:01 PM in by carly stewart
Amazing Products and Places
ABOVE: A New England coastal home reflects a love of Eastern architecture with this Asian inspired teahouse overlooking Narragansett Bay, Rhode Island.Architecture by Andreozzi Architects
Learn more here: Inspiring Teahouse by Andreozzi Architects
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A 700-square-foot modern conservatory houses a private collection for a bonsai enthusiast. It includes a comfortable...
Posted Sep 14 at 12:45 PM in by Sandy Giardi
O Captain, My Captain!
When a Captain’s House on Martha’s Vineyard that was built in the 1870s had fallen into complete disrepair and couldn’t be salvaged, Colonial Reproductions stepped in to return the charmer to its former glory. The new owners, who had another home on the Vineyard, were afraid that a new build wouldn’t have the character or dignity of the original home, so they snatched it up...
