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Posted Jun 3 at 4:01 PM in by Marykate Forte
Tis the season for enjoying meals outdoors; here are some of our favorite backyard set-ups.
Vani Sayeed Studios (above)A teak table and chairs are oriented to overlook the ocean and surrounding marsh.
Designer: Vani Sayeed Studios, vanisayeedstudios.com Photography by Jared Kuzia
Sea-Dar Construction
With the city skyline as backdrop and filled with lush plantings, this rooftop deck is the...
Posted Jun 3 at 11:30 AM in by Marykate Forte
Get ready for the grilling season with the help of Appliances Connection.
Update your outdoor kitchen in time for summer with the help of Appliances Connection, a design provider and one-stop-shop for all the latest appliances on the market. Created with customer convenience in mind, its outdoor kitchen packages make it simple to seamlessly refurbish your outdoor spaces. Available in a variety of...
Posted Jun 1 at 10:08 AM in by Marykate Forte
Window seats with a view.
What better place to relax than at a window seat positioned by a beautiful vista? Check out these perfectly placed window seats.
Barbara Kotzen (above)Overlooking the ocean, this rounded window seat is filled with natural light and accentuated by pops of blue and green.Designer: Barbara Kotzen, kotzeninteriors.comBuilder: JW ConstructionPhotography by Richard Mandelkorn...
Posted May 27 at 7:58 AM in by Marykate Forte
Marine Home Center creates a showroom that emulates a cottage vibe.
Marine Home Center, a Nantucket complex where you’ll find appliances, building materials, and home and garden décor recently opened an interactive design center, called The Cottage, where clients can view products in a home-like setting. “The premise was to make the shop look like a Nantucket cottage,” says Michael Flanagan,...
Posted May 26 at 8:15 AM in by Marykate Forte
Longfellow Design Build expands its reach.
With a ribbon cutting by the Sandwich Chamber of Commerce, Cape Cod architect and builder Longfellow Design Build recently opened a new office and design showroom on Rt. 6A in the Sandwich historic district.
"We've seen a significant increase in business in the area," said Mark Bogosian, Longfellow Design Build's owner. "Our clients often meet with...
Posted May 18 at 5:11 PM in by Marykate Forte
Wallpaper can make a wow-statement when its used on the ceiling.Check out how these wallpapered ceilings add another design dimension to enjoy.
Donna Elle
This delicate blue and white Schumacher wallpaper features a wavy trellis pattern and botanical motifs adding warmth and light, creating a cohesive space that dazzles when illuminated by the chandelier.
Designer: Donna Elle, donnaelle....
Posted May 14 at 8:11 AM in Blog by Marykate Forte
A renovation transforms this space from business to pleasure.
Warm metals, tin ceiling tiles, and a mirrored backsplash transformed this bank vault into a jewel box. Previously an old bank, the building was renovated into a house and the homeowners wanted to live with some of its original detailing. They contracted Timothy Costello, owner of Costello Fine Homes and Bill Barr, an interior...
Posted May 12 at 9:01 AM in by Marykate Forte
ZEN Associates blends nature into their unique designs.
ZEN Associates provides contemporary landscape architecture, interior design, and construction services. The firm was founded on modern Japanese design principles which include the use of clean lines, architectural detail and an appreciation of the connection between our interior spaces and our natural environment. “Understanding the...
Posted May 5 at 8:54 AM in by Kelly McCoy
Clarke marks 30 years of changing New England kitchens.
Clarke, New England’s Official Sub-Zero, Wolf & Cove Showroom and Test Kitchen, has revolutionized the way architects, designers and homeowners think about kitchens and appliances for three decades. April marked Clarke’s 30th Anniversary in business.
In 1991, Tom Clarke leveraged his extensive knowledge of cabinetry and close...
Posted May 1 at 12:42 PM in by Marykate Forte
As the Cape and Southcoast’s largest library showcasing thousands of fabrics, wallpapers, rugs, and a showroom of custom furniture, The River Shops Design Studio in Mattapoisett is now available to the public as a resource for enhancing the design experience. New owner Nicole Klein saw the opportunity to expand Surroundings, the full-service interior design and lifestyle boutique that has been in...
