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Posted Mar 18 at 8:40 AM in by Marykate Forte
Magma Design Group joins forces with Ron Burton Training Village to inspire kids to create.
Samantha and Neil Best, owners of Magma Design Group, a landscape architecture and construction firm, craved something beyond satisfying their clients. Their desire to give back and do more for the greater good was fulfilled by the non-profit Ron Burton Training Village (RBTV), an organization located in...
Posted Mar 15 at 2:10 PM in by Marykate Forte
Newton Kitchens & Design uses unconventional materials to create wow-factor.
Ostrich, cowhide, leather, and metal are just a few of the exotic materials co-owner and designer of Newton Kitchens & Design, Pierre Matta, incorporates in his work. Matta and his wife Tricia, along with their small team, combine luxury with functionality to create handcrafted cabinetry and furniture...
Posted Mar 2 at 4:34 PM in by Sandy Giardi
Polhemus Savery DaSilva Architects Builders renovates an iconic Cape Cod residence for a second time.
An iconic, idyllic Cape Cod residence, long known as Riptide, has been reimagined by Polhemus Savery DaSilva Architects Builders (PSD) for its newest owners. After eyeing the property for years, and following the work of PSD, they found themselves in the fortunate position of making Riptide their...
Posted Feb 23 at 2:53 PM in by Marykate Forte
A Jamestown kitchen overlooking Narragansett Bay embodies originality.
With its majestic ocean views, it was important that the elements of this kitchen in Jamestown, Rhode Island didn’t detract from the outdoor perspective. Equally important, according to Samantha DeMarco, the senior designer at Divine Design Center who was contracted by the homeowners to execute the first floor redesign, was...
Posted Feb 19 at 12:21 PM in by Jaci Conry
A family relies on their experience living aboard boats to build a home of maximum efficiency.
It’s no small accomplishment for a family of five to reside on a sailboat. “We figured if we could manage on a boat, we could certainly manage to live in a relatively small house,” says Chris Museler, who set about designing a sustainable home in Jamestown, Rhode Island with the help of architect Paul...
Posted Feb 18 at 8:42 AM in by Marykate Forte
Thermal steel windows embody elegance and the latest technology.
Arcadia Custom thermal steel windows combine style, strength, and performance, offering the most precise, energy-efficient steel windows on the market. Utilizing modern materials and state-of-the-art computerized machinery, Arcadia Custom creates a minimalist aesthetic with a powerful architectural appeal. Clean sleek lines make...
Posted Feb 17 at 8:52 AM in by Marykate Forte
Transforming a Sudbury family and craft room.
With aqua, pale blue, green, yellow, and brown tones, the elements of this Sudbury family and craft room are colorful and bright. Interior designer Barbara Elza Hirsch, who runs her own company, Elza B. Design, was contracted by the homeowners to execute the room’s design, creating a flex space with an inviting appeal.
The homeowners have twin...
Posted Feb 16 at 3:18 PM in by Marykate Forte
Eric Haydel celebrates Mardi Gras with a magnificent feast.
Cotton candy cocktails, colorful beads, and glittery decorations bring Mardi Gras to Eric Haydel’s dining room table. Owner of Eric Haydel Design, Haydel says Mardi Gras is his favorite holiday. Growing up in southern Louisiana in Thibodaux, just outside New Orleans, celebrating Mardi Gras is a family tradition he has enjoyed his whole...
Posted Feb 14 at 4:31 PM in by Kelly McCoy
Fixtures that illuminate and captivate.
Lighting is a dynamic design element that can enhance every space in your home. The selection and positioning of lighting can dramatically change the way you, your family, and guests feel in each room. At a time when health and wellness is top of mind, selecting a new lighting fixture has the power to transform a space. While contemporary-industrial...
Posted Feb 9 at 9:53 AM in Blog by Jaci Conry
A suburban residence receives an interior overhaul worthy of its stately exterior.
With its striking stone-clad exterior, this Westwood residence has a regal appearance that recalls the architecture of a French Chateau. When the homeowner recently purchased the home, which sits on over two acres of lush conservation land, however, the interior had none of the façade’s stately appeal.
“Built in...
