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Posted Jan 1 at 3:54 PM in by Sandy Giardi
What better day than the first of the year to reflect on the instant appeal of the homes and scenes crafted, designed or treated by top Boston professionals. We know that generally we shouldn't rush to judgment, but there is something to be said for captivating first glances and that sense of promise. From timeless homes high on street presence, to grand entrances (whether a lake house or the...
Posted Dec 31 at 12:18 PM in by Kathleen Parente
2019 marked another year full of incredible projects and spectacular inspiration. We were fortunate to once again feature the industry’s top professionals and tradespeople and to be welcomed into exquisite homes across New England— viewing works in progress and final masterpieces. We share a glimpse into this greatness with the top nine projects our readers loved most this past year on BDG's...
Posted Dec 31 at 10:59 AM in by Sandy Giardi
The wine cellar: it’s where all great New Year’s celebrations begin and end. As we prepare to usher in not only a new year but a new decade, we raise a glass to five extraordinary designs. Cheers!
Wine Vault
This wine room, complete with zinc walls and stainless steel dowels, calls to mind a bank vault.
Architecture by MGa | Marcus Gleysteen Architects; construction superintendent: Wayne Caruso...
Posted Dec 30 at 10:12 PM in by Edie Ravenelle
If what makes a house an exceptional home pivots on customized, well-executed and beautiful design—not extravagant square footage—then Cape Cod’s Longfellow Design Build has it down. “So many of our customers are looking to build their second home on the Cape to accommodate kids who are in college, or married and starting their own young families,” says Longfellow’s Owner Mark Bogosian, “but that...
Posted Dec 27 at 5:29 PM in by Sandy Giardi
Though Systems Design & Integration, Inc. has designed and installed audio video systems in businesses and residences for over 10 years now, performing work in Boston, Cape Cod and the New England area, it recently debuted a new home technology showroom and experience center in Needham. This sophisticated high tech firm shares a sleek showroom space with Newton Kitchens & Design on...
Posted Dec 26 at 4:37 PM in by Edie Ravenelle
When Snow and Jones, Inc. was asked to support the plumbing for CCALS’ (Compassionate Care ALS) new Retreat Center in Falmouth, they were honored but not surprised. In business since 1952 as a family owned plumbing and heating supply company, they are a fixture in the community, and it wasn’t the first time they’d donated their expertise. “We have eight locations on the South Shore and Cape Cod...
Posted Dec 24 at 9:58 AM in by Sandy Giardi
Isabella Stewart Gardner created her Boston museum in the Back Bay Fens in 1899 because America didn’t have anything like it—and there is nothing like it. The Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum is hands down one of Boston’s treasures and completely captivating this time of year.
Pictured left to right: Andrea Mingels, Kathleen Parente, Sandy Giardi, Maureen Lampert, Julie Kelly, Rob Silsby; front l...
Posted Dec 23 at 8:25 PM in by Andrea Mingels
If you’re hosting Christmas this year and are frantically looking for stunning holiday décor with little time to spare, look no further than Stonegate Gardens for all of your indoor and outdoor decorating needs. From one-of a-kind centerpieces to magical mantel garlands, Stonegate Gardens has you covered this holiday season.
Boston Design Guide spoke with Lynne Bower, manager of Stonegate...
Posted Dec 19 at 3:32 PM in by Sandy Giardi
Here at BDG, we believe that nobody wears holiday finery and decorations quite as well as the homes of New England. Our region’s classic properties were tailor-made for garlands of pine and traditional wreaths punctuated with bright red bows. As for our contemporary homes? They become even more dazzling when illuminated by thousands of tiny lights. Our (knit) hats are off to the following snow-...
Posted Dec 17 at 2:49 PM in by Andrea Mingels
With Christmas right around the corner, people are searching for last minute decorations to effortlessly dress up their home for the holidays. Whether you’re searching for decorative pillows, festive table settings, or ornamental trinkets to bring some Christmas magic into your home, Seasons Four is the one-stop-shop for all of your decorating needs.
Boston Design Guide spoke to the owner of...
