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Posted Dec 12 at 3:06 PM in by carly stewart
#BDGHoliday
Join BDG in celebrating the Holiday Season! We’re sharing our favorite festive collections for 12 Days of the Holidays. Tag us in your holiday decor posts with #BDGHoliday
December 12: 12 DOORS
Photo via Patrick Ahearn Architect
Photo via Boston Design Guide Publisher/Owner, Melanie Perillo
December 13: 11 PLANTERS
3 Gorgeous Planter Styles by Fleuri Designs
Planter Decor at the...
Posted Dec 12 at 1:58 PM in by Jen Harvey
The one and only Alexander Westerhoff is focusing on a brand-new venture, Dom Paragon Antiques & Fine Art. Dom Paragon is a must-see showroom for designers and fine antique collectors. The showroom showcases fine antique furniture, chandeliers, wall sconces, paintings, porcelain, and so much more.
With over 27-years of national and international experience in the antique and fine arts...
Posted Dec 12 at 12:30 PM in by carly stewart
Wilson Kelsey Design Inc. took on the challenge of transforming a 100-year-old kitchen in the South Shore of Boston. The homeowner wanted a luxury kitchen that conveys a sense of gracious living, though the room was equipped with an extremely low ceiling. They specifically desired a space that could be used with their family and friends to gather, socialize and do homework.
BEFORE
The original...
Posted Dec 12 at 12:10 PM in by Jen Harvey
Over the weekend the BDG community was in the holiday spirit! Here are some photos we've collected from our Twitter, Instagram and Facebook followers:
Anthony Catalfano Home was entertained by the Wells High School acapella group. The group brought holiday cheer to the Wells shopping destination located at 2190 Post Road in Wells, Maine.
The 23rd Annual Holiday House Tour in Newburyport was...
Posted Dec 9 at 4:11 PM in by Jen Harvey
We are reaching out to our BDG family to send your support to our friend Nick O’Hara of O’Hara & Company.
Nick’s daughter Caitlin is currently at UPMC in Pittsburgh on life support, waiting at the top of the list to receive a lung transplant. Today their doctor told them, “She’s the sickest person in the United States.” Caitlin is now in her early 30’s; she was born with Cystic Fibrosis and...
Posted Dec 8 at 10:35 AM in by Sandy Giardi
An Insider’s Tour of a Modern, Family-Friendly Home with Kevin Lagassé of The Lagassé Group.
Life and raising a family can breed chaos. In a striking new construction, The Lagassé Group has crafted the antidote: an impeccable, modern sanctuary that unites purity and form with function. Kevin Lagassé, Executive Vice President of The Lagassé Group, explains: “The homeowners needed a space that was...
Posted Dec 6 at 10:23 AM in by Sandy Giardi
If you’re looking to truly elevate a space, there is arguably no single design element that adds impact and beauty like stone and tile. And with the exquisite array of materials on the market today, there are countless ways to up the wow factor in your kitchen, bath, living room or foyer. We’ve sourced today’s most coveted treatments and enlisted some of the area’s leading authorities in natural...
Posted Dec 5 at 2:12 PM in by carly stewart
Potential and current clients often ask Wilson Kelsey Design how to organize their interior design project. The first step to starting your project: Organize the images that inspire you
These top 3 tips for organizing your inspirational design images will:
Help you clarify your vision
Allow you to think more carefully about the functional and aesthetic needs and requirements of your home
Help...
Posted Dec 5 at 10:33 AM in by Jen Harvey
How do you retain the charm and warmth of a lakeside cottage while adapting it for a modern family? That was the task for architect Peter Haig, AIA, of Architectural Design when it came to transforming a small, homey space into a considerably larger home suitable for a 21st-century family.
Haig, whose Canadian upbringing instilled in him a love for the cottage aesthetic, was inspired by the...
Posted Dec 1 at 12:09 PM in by carly stewart
Are you dreaming of a white Christmas?Here’s how you can make your dream a reality with white holiday décor for your home.
Neutral color schemes are making a statement for the holiday season. Your home will stand out even while refraining from the traditional reds and greens and blues and silvers.
Image via Kelley Nan
Keep the decorative theme flowing throughout your household - beyond just the...
