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Posted Dec 16 at 2:21 PM in by Sandy Giardi
A dynamic unit in One Dalton, Boston's chicest new address, and its antithesis—a New Hampshire lodge where time stands still—reveal the artistic range and talent of interior designer Michael Carter.
At Carter & Company, “our job is to create environment,” says Principal Michael Carter slowly, in his honeyed North Carolina drawl. It goes beyond imagining beautiful spaces with pretty things. It...
Posted Dec 13 at 11:15 AM in by Sandy Giardi
A developer, who had converted a South End church into high-end city residences, was vexed at how to configure the second floor of a penthouse suite blessed with sloping roofs and a great octagonal drum. A vast space with 20-foot-high ceilings, arcing custom windows and 360-degree skyline views is a rare gift in Boston, but how do you make it a home? You hire Ruhl Studio Architects and Kistler...
Posted Dec 12 at 4:13 PM in by Sandy Giardi
Lovers of contemporary home design, an architectural style quickly gaining traction here in the Northeast, should consider inviting aluminum doors and windows into the home. The versatile metal is an optimal choice for the boundary-defying glass expanses with minimal sightlines that have become a mainstay of ultramodern architecture. Aluminum’s clean-lined good looks are a natural for today’s...
Posted Dec 11 at 5:10 PM in by Sandy Giardi
Owner Peter Murray and the rest of the gracious staff at Fine Finish, Inc. opened the doors of its spotless mill shop to members of the trade for an evening of woodworking and networking Dec. 10. Co-hosted with BDG, premier builders, architects, interior designers, home integration specialists and more turned out to see the mill shop’s capabilities as well as the unveiling of Fine Finish’s new...
Posted Dec 10 at 3:19 PM in by Sandy Giardi
The experts at Monique’s Bath Showroom don’t want homeowners to get lost in a sea of fixtures. That’s why, though they offer a diverse selection of the bath and kitchen industry’s best, their Watertown showroom boasts a neighborhood feel.
The family-owned, second-generation business is “passionate about what they sell,” says Sales Associate Chris Sawicki. They are also knowledgeable. As a...
Posted Dec 9 at 5:28 PM in by Edie Ravenelle
As you drive east through Harwich Port's burgeoning but still "Olde Cape Cod" town center, glance right to catch the sign at 573 Route 28 for Details, Inc., a retail shop and interior design business tucked slightly back from the main road.
Better yet, stop in. You'll be rewarded with an enchanting array of home decor items curated by owner Carole King. Her store's eclectic aesthetic reflects the...
Posted Dec 6 at 3:50 PM in by Sandy Giardi
We’d gladly make tracks to these wonderful, wintry retreats in the mountains...
Dream of a Post and Beam
Photo by Daniel Nystedt
A client of Slocum Hall Design Group purchased an abandoned post and beam structure in Stowe, Vermont, with the intention of transforming the original mixed-use building (it had previously housed a small business and residence) into an inviting year-round retreat. The...
Posted Dec 6 at 2:36 PM in by Sandy Giardi
Robin Shor, Builder Liaison for Splash, the state-of-the-art kitchen and bath showroom located in Newton, has long been a favorite among contractors for both her insight and energy. And when Boston Design Guide publisher Melanie Perillo embarked on her own kitchen and laundry room renovation, it was easy to see why.
Robin has an amiable, get-it-done attitude that is refreshing when you’re in the...
Posted Dec 5 at 1:54 PM in by Sandy Giardi
Mac Davis of Mac Davis Flooring knows the importance of laying the groundwork and building relationships. He grew up in the flooring world, working under his father, and has brought that education, as well as what he’s gleaned from his continued studies as a certified installer and finisher through the National Wood Flooring Association (NWFA), to his own hardwood flooring business, which is...
Posted Dec 4 at 4:49 PM in by Sandy Giardi
Calling all shoppers! ARTEFACT Home is hosting holiday trunk shows at both locations this weekend. Head to ARTEFACT HOME | GARDEN in Belmont December 7, from 11am-5pm, for bubbles, bites, giveaways and of course ARTEFACT’s elevated array of home décor and gifts. Customers can explore the unique wares of top-tier artisans, from unique and natural holiday floral arrangements (Privet Floral) to...
