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Posted Oct 10 at 11:17 AM in by Jen Harvey
There is more than what meets the eye behind this gorgeous 1860's captain's house located on the waterfront of Edgartown, Martha's Vineyard. Patrick Ahearn Architect restored the home in a rather complex project.
The Edgartown Historic District had to approve all exterior restorations. It was important to stay sensitive to preserving the historic village and making the home unify to enhance the...
Posted Oct 6 at 9:34 AM in by carly stewart
Blending into the wild has been an essential part of style expression from clothing to stationary to decor for centuries. Beginning in the 18th century, the European colonization of Asia and Africa brought the reproduction of leopard, tiger and zebra prints to fabrics.
[Interior Design by Elizabeth Home Décor & Design]
These exotic patterns continue to come back to style for reasons beyond...
Posted Oct 5 at 11:15 AM in by Sandy Giardi
Adolfo Perez, principal of Adolfo Perez Architect, was commissioned to create a comfortable, family estate for the client, something “traditional, with a twist.” Yet as the design process evolved, so did the new owners’ resolve to inhabit something a little more unique. “Traditional” soon morphed into unabashedly modern, with Perez, together with general contractor Thoughtforms, delivering a...
Posted Oct 3 at 12:37 PM in by Jen Harvey
A kitchen renovation on Martha's Vineyard by Toby Leary Fine Woodworking was worth the challenge as the new space is stunning.
Problems the original kitchen faced was dim lighting due to the wood darkness and a narrow layout. The angled ceilings also created a design challenge. The homeowners looked to Toby Leary Fine Woodworking, who specializes in custom woodwork for kitchens and bathrooms, to...
Posted Sep 29 at 12:25 PM in by carly stewart
Sitting on one of the highest points of the Massachusetts coast is Boston magazine's Design Home 2016 at The Pinehills in Plymouth. Polhemus Savery DaSilva serves as the ultimate package of architect, builder and interior designer, providing the New England dream atop this paradise with unbeatable views of Cape Cod Bay all the way to Provincetown.
The home is 4,427 square feet with 3 levels of...
Posted Sep 28 at 1:00 PM in by Jen Harvey
With summer coming to a close we can think about our time well spent over the warmer months in relaxation.
Rose Ann Humphrey, principal of the high-end interior design firm Home Life by Rose Ann Humphrey, explains that in her experience relaxation equals more creativity and a clear mind open to inspiration. She wrote on her blog recently, "Taking time for oneself and pausing is very important and...
Posted Sep 27 at 10:24 AM in by carly stewart
Il Décor is excited to welcome all old and new customers, as well as interior designers, to see the new additions they have brought to their store. As always, they constantly strive to fulfill their mission of bringing the best of Europe’s leading furniture makers to Boston, providing the area with a variety of styles and brands.
Come see the Super Roy sofa, made by Italian manufacturer Il Loft...
Posted Sep 26 at 3:38 PM in by Jen Harvey
It's hard to believe that the "before" photos of this kitchen are actually the same place! Feinmann, Inc., a high-end residential design/build firm based in Lexington, MA, renovated the first floor of a stately 1903 stucco house in Andover, MA.
Feinmann renovated the kitchen, restored the butler's pantry and created a mudroom. The kitchen now provides ample cooking and gathering space for...
Posted Sep 26 at 10:19 AM in by Sandy Giardi
Come autumn, the hearth is the heart of the outdoor living room. We’re positively stoked about these red-hot designs....
Sure, at dusk there’s a temperature drop and a chill in the air, yet still we’re seeing a warming trend even as it gets cooler, thanks to fantastic fireplace and firepit additions to outdoor landscapes. There’s no denying the allure of glowing embers or the dance of flames as...
Posted Sep 23 at 5:52 PM in by Sandy Giardi
RIPPLE EFFECT: An escape at a New Hampshire lake continues a family tradition
Walk into any general store or kitschy gift shop in New Hampshire’s Lakes Region and you’ll see vintage, hand painted signs announcing: “Life is Better at the Lake.” After spending time amid the pine-laden hills and silvery waters of Lake Winnipesaukee—a heaven-sent terrain of misty blues and moss greens where...
