Blog
Posted Mar 29 at 4:16 PM in by Sandy Giardi
We have long known that the homes of Doreve Nicholaeff of Nicholaeff Architecture + Design are a perfect ten, but it seems Cape Cod newspapers have also taken note. Nicholaeff was recently featured in the Cape Cod Times' "Take 10" business profile, which is a weekly feature spotlighting a Cape business owner and the secrets of his or her success.
Photo by Ron Schloerb/Cape Cod Times
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Posted Mar 28 at 6:54 PM in by Sandy Giardi
When it comes to inspiration, like you, we love paging through glossy national home magazines and scouring their websites to see what they’re up to. Veranda is pretty much our bible (if you haven’t read “The Joy of Spring” ‘Bringing Beauty Home’ section in their March-April issue, you’d best hop to it!), Elle Décor is also a favorite, and, when it comes to entertaining, despite our Yankee...
Posted Mar 27 at 5:59 PM in by Sandy Giardi
The Cottage, Concord’s home furnishings, accents and interior design shop, is bursting with new lines to bring color and a breath of fresh air into your home this spring.
The handcrafted Irish pottery of Nicholas Mosse is among the latest offerings, and Designer Christina Stetson tells us that the brand has quite a following. Mosse himself trains and employs locals who handcraft and hand paint...
Posted Mar 26 at 5:45 PM in by Sandy Giardi
When a previous 1960s renovation ridded a Beacon Hill town house of some of its wonderful Italianate architectural details and lowered (gasp!) the ceilings by over five feet, S+H Construction was hired to return the home to its former grandeur.
In order to increase the headroom but maintain the ductwork, S+H Construction reframed the interior partitions and ceilings. They also needed to reroute...
Posted Mar 23 at 3:02 PM in by Sandy Giardi
Everybody loves March Madness, and its upsets, buzzer beaters and big wins. In the spirit of the NCAA tourney, we bring you six incredible private basketball courts. We’re big fans of these designs; check them out when you’re not updating your brackets.
The family is just steps away from a game or a practice session with this indoor basketball court by built by J.W. Construction.
J.W....
Posted Mar 22 at 9:52 PM in by Sandy Giardi
Pierre Matta, co-owner and designer of Newton Kitchens & Design, is always thinking of contemporary new takes on cabinetry. He’ll do an acid wash on cabinetry doors, use studs for a contemporary look, metallics, even shagreen, for a sharkskin leather look. Lately, he’s partnered with local artist Giovanni DeCunto to bring painted artistry to his designs.
Typically, art is something we find in...
Posted Mar 21 at 10:22 PM in Blog by Sandy Giardi
Beautiful, “just-for-me” oases designed to soothe, indulge and restore....
A penthouse en suite imagined by CBT Architects channels a spa experience with its custom cabinetry, sleek marble and onyx accents, and stunning urban vistas.
CBT Architects
Natural and soothing, this handsome bathroom by C.H. Newton Builders has an organic appeal and warmth to rival a sauna.
C.H. Newton Builders
This...
Posted Mar 20 at 6:36 PM in by Sandy Giardi
Steven Favreau and Dennis Wyrzykowski, along with Bob Ernst, Andrew Sidford and Greg Premru, feted the launch of the FAVREAUlous Factory, their brand-new shared space, with a lavish, Mardi Gras-style celebration March 3.
Steven Favreau and Dennis Wyrzykowski
A who's who in Boston’s design industry, dressed in their glittery, grooviest best, turned out at the Channel Street loft space for an...
Posted Mar 20 at 1:26 PM in by Sandy Giardi
Until spring has sprung for good, it’s nice to have a visual reminder about why we love New England. The following scenes, brought you by Boston's best custom builders, architects and professionals, are the reasons we suffer the rain, snow and storms. These days are coming, we promise!
#1: Walk this Way
architecture by Patrick Ahearn Architect; construction by Whitla Brothers Builders
#2: Who...
Posted Mar 19 at 10:49 PM in by Sandy Giardi
Homeowners are using every inch of their properties and creating specialized structures that enhance the way they live. From amped-up entertainment barns and pool houses to beautiful boathouses, garden structures and chicken coops, these onsite structures are functional, recreational and, often, a mix of both.
Carriage House/Pool Cabana
Patrick Ahearn Architect, photo by Greg Premru
Principal...
