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Posted May 15 at 12:39 PM in by carly stewart
Charles Hilton Architects
Greenwich, Connecticut
In completing this Greenwich renovation, Charles Hilton Architects aimed to undergo a renovation and expansion that would remain sensitive to the original 1930’s brick Gregorian. In the past, this home survived several renovations and additions that hadn’t kept the original construction sacred.
First, Charles Hilton Architects’ challenge was to...
Posted May 9 at 2:57 PM in by carly stewart
Festival of Historic Houses
June 2-3, 2017
The Providence Preservation Society (PPS) presents the Festival of Historic Houses in the city's Upper Elmwood Historic District. One of the region's most anticipated cultural events, the Festival offers self-guided access to more than one dozen private, historic homes. Homes on this year's tour are treasures from Providence's greatest industrial growth...
Posted May 5 at 10:41 AM in by Sandy Giardi
How well do you know the custom post and beam builder?
What comes to mind when you think of a Yankee Barn Home? Do you picture a mountainside escape with a timber frame, soaring ceilings and sky-high windows that showcase dramatic rocky views? Perhaps you envision a classic, all-American post and beam barn home that is striking in its simplicity and at peace with its rural surroundings. You...
Posted May 4 at 10:02 AM in by Sandy Giardi
What to know before you start that project
If you’re thinking of a revamp, why learn the hard way? Boston Design Guide is pleased to pass on varied and valuable advice from the top minds in the area’s Design + Build and Renovation field. These experts weigh in with their bright (and effective!) design ideas, construction do’s and don'ts, and all-around words of wisdom culled from years of...
Posted May 1 at 10:17 AM in by carly stewart
BDG's top Instagram posts for April 2017!
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Another New England classic! This Historic Preservation in LexingtonNew England Classics: A Lexington Home Reborn(JW Construction; Architecture by Catalano Architects, Inc.; Photography by Greg Premru)
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Can't stop stairing...(brookes + hill custom builders)
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Happy Friday to all...
Posted Apr 28 at 10:44 AM in by Sandy Giardi
6 Magnificent Makeovers: Clutter Contained
Cutting Edge Homes
When the chaotic and cumbersome kitchen of a top-floor condo in Brookline was crying out for an overhaul, Cutting Edge Homes answered its call. The fine homebuilder and remodeler reworked the cooking area, entry hall and surrounding closets to trade the disjointed layout for an open-concept plan that isn’t cut off from the home’s other...
Posted Apr 27 at 5:35 PM in by Jen Harvey
Il Decor is excited to announce its partnership with the Naos team, a talented cohort of designers, architects and engineers based out of Italy. Their furniture collection includes dining tables, chairs, coffee tables, and other unique pieces, all of which share a common trait of movement. Naos Action design is a project that was initially founded with the goal of creating furniture that could...
Posted Apr 27 at 5:21 PM in by Jen Harvey
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When it comes to planning the perfect dinner party, “It’s all about the details”, AJ Williams, owner and event producer of AJ Williams Events, explained at the “Modern Tablescapes” event held at Il Décor for Boston Design Week on April 5. In case you weren’t able to make it, read on to hear the key takeaways from the expert panel, and check out Il Décor’s Instagram page (@ildecor_boston) to...
Posted Apr 27 at 4:12 PM in by Sandy Giardi
6 Magnificent Makeovers: Decked Out
Architectural Design, Inc.
For a two-phase renovation of a Chatham home on an enviable seaside lot, Architectural Design first launched a full gut rehab of the Cape Cod house, and two years or so later, collaborated on the addition of a front porch, as well as a sweeping deck makeover on the surf-facing exterior façade.
Together with the owners and landscape...
Posted Apr 27 at 3:36 PM in by Sandy Giardi
6 Magnificent Makeovers: South Water Street Roots
Colonial Reproductions
Martha's Vineyard builder, Colonial Reproductions, and architect, Patrick Ahearn FAIA, had their own set of unique challenges when renovating a historic harbor-side home on South Water Street, one of Edgartown’s most prestigious streets. In this scenario, the quandary took the form of a picturesque pagoda tree, purported to...
