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Posted Jan 12 at 10:00 AM in by Jaci Conry
Designed for a multi-generational family to enjoy for years to come, this new retreat exudes a time-honored vibe.
At first glance, this gracious Shingle Style home looks as though it’s been perched in its spot along the Massachusetts coastline for the last century or so. And that was precisely the intent, says architect Tom Catalano of Catalano Architects. “We wanted the home to feel timeless and...
Posted Jan 11 at 4:44 PM in by Jaci Conry
LDa Architecture & Interiors revives an antique home and creates cohesive family spaces that honor its heritage.
The homeowners, a young family with two children, knew they’d found their forever home when they discovered this stately 120-year-old home in Chestnut Hill. The Shingle Style home had gracious period details, a secluded setting, and a lush rolling lawn. Yet the expansive residence...
Posted Dec 14 at 9:20 AM in by Jaci Conry
Insights from founders Don Lake and Paul DeLorenzo of RootCellar Concepts
1. What is a RootCellar?
RootCellar® takes the concept of a commercial walk-in refrigerator and refines the design for residential kitchens. We’ve customized a pocket door to blend with any kitchen design and our highly efficient cooling technology lets you create a complete food storage system for your home—no separate...
Posted Dec 5 at 10:41 AM in by Jaci Conry
Frank Shirley Architects transforms a dreary Dutch Colonial into a detailed Tudor Revival.
The homeowners of an outdated and worn-down 1928 Dutch Colonial needed a complete refurbishing. They turned to Frank Shirley Architects, a Cambridge-based firm—with a unique request: to turn an average home, deprived of architectural interest, into a Tudor Revival masterpiece.
Every square inch of this...
Posted Nov 30 at 1:25 PM in by Jaci Conry
JB Sash & Door showcases Marvin’s Signature Modern line
If you believe that less is more, you’re probably a fan of modern architecture. The linear, clean and uncluttered look of modern design is all about celebrating the structure and materials versus covering them up with unnecessary and ornate design details. It’s about simplicity, lightness and openness, a restrained palette, and large...
Posted Nov 23 at 9:32 PM in by Jaci Conry
Reimagining the Prairie Style, Part Four of the Video Series
BDG has been following the evolution of this stunning Boston-area residence since inception. Designed by architecture firm Slocum Hall Design Group, built by Concept Building with interiors by Briar Design, the home is an elevated interpretation of Prairie-style architecture with modern amenities and a stunning landscape.
Dubbed the ‘...
Posted Nov 23 at 9:28 PM in by Jaci Conry
Designer Jaime Moore offers some tips for seasonal decorating.
Many of us are feeling festive right about now, and soon holiday decorating will be in full swing. As you plan to deck the halls of your home, designer Jaime Moore of James Studio Interiors has some ideas to get you started.
Go green
Even if you choose to have an artificial tree, Moore encourages the incorporation of live greenery...
Posted Nov 19 at 9:04 AM in by Jaci Conry
Longfellow Design Build transforms a family cottage into an ample and airy year-round residence integrated with the landscape.
Parents of four active young boys, the owners needed a sizable new year-round residence that had a big yard with plenty of space to run around. Maximizing outdoor space and integrating it with the home was another key component of the project. To achieve their goals, the...
Posted Nov 18 at 2:41 PM in by Jaci Conry
Architect Ken Hurd strives to design spaces that nourish the soul.
“A home can be very different from a house,” says architect Ken Hurd. Houses can consist of a basic collection of rooms from which one seeks shelter from the weather, security for sleeping, heat, and the necessary cooking appliances and other utilitarian functions. Such houses aren’t always thoughtfully designed, or well-organized...
Posted Nov 17 at 9:08 AM in by Jaci Conry
The key to a no-stress perfect turkey and a beautiful kitchen.
This is the time of year when our oven choice becomes crucial. When you select a Wolf M Series Oven you not only elevate your kitchen design, but also ensure the perfect turkey every time. Cooking your turkey—and all holiday treats—in a Wolf M Series Oven, with its unique Gourmet Mode, will take all the guesswork out of cooking and...
