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Posted Oct 19 at 2:18 PM in by Jaci Conry
A big bash was held at the Pinebrook Country Club in honor of BDG’s 25th Anniversary
In 1997 publisher Melanie Perillo founded Boston Design Guide as the first magazine in New England devoted to luxury residential design. While home trends and styles have changed many times over the years, what has remained constant to BDG is the support of its advertisers—the tremendously talented and...
Posted Oct 18 at 11:52 AM in by Jaci Conry
Cape Cod Stone offers endless options for your outdoor oasis.
Located in Orleans, MA, Cape Cod Stone offers one of the finest selections of architectural and landscape stone in New England. Its wide-ranging selection of product options includes stones for flagging—used often for patios, walkways, and garden paths—, steps, and treads—a great option for wall caps borders. The selection includes an...
Posted Oct 13 at 3:08 PM in by Jaci Conry
The Scandinavian term friluftsliv translates to “open-air living.” Coined in the 1850s by playwright and poet Henrik Ibsen, the term was used to describe the value of spending time outdoors exploring and connecting with others to enhance physical and spiritual well-being.
Friluftsliv is a bit of a buzzword these days, says landscape architect Bernice Wahler, who notes that she is guided by the...
Posted Oct 8 at 10:39 AM in by Jaci Conry
A cherished 19th century residence is reimagined to suit the tastes of a young family.
Set on a verdant lot near Newton’s Waban Village, the homeowners loved the gracious Victorian they bought in 2018. “Aesthetically, however, it wasn’t them,” says interior designer Heather Vaughan, who collaborated with architect Peter Sachs to renovate the home to suit the family.
The project involved...
Posted Oct 6 at 5:01 PM in by Jaci Conry
Laplante Construction sheds light on current window trends.
There are more options for window aesthetics than ever before. We sat down with Bill Laplante, president of Laplante Construction, to discuss the different types of windows his firm has recently installed on residential projects.
A rounded dining area features windows on three sides (shown above). “To expand the height of the windows, we...
Posted Sep 28 at 10:16 AM in by Jaci Conry
JB Sash & Door carries one of Marvin’s most essential collections.
If you’re looking for windows and doors with exceptional design, quality and performance you’ll want to consider the Essential™ collection by Marvin®. Essential windows and doors interiors and exteriors are made with Ultrex® pultruded fiberglass, a material that Marvin created over 20 years ago. Ultrex is more rigid and...
Posted Sep 20 at 8:46 AM in by Jaci Conry
As an encore to its annual spring showcase, Boston Design Week hosts a fall round of events, September 27- October 16.
Under the theme “Fall into Art and Design,” Boston Design Week’s 3-week festival offers a range of programs geared to increase awareness and appreciation of the vital role design plays in our lives.
Some of highlights include a presentation from Fall River-based rug ...
Posted Sep 14 at 3:58 PM in by Jaci Conry
An antique carriage house is reimagined for a couple of doting grandparents by Acampora Interiors.
The homeowners of this 19th century home in Concord—a former carriage house—downsized from the large house in which they’d raised their four kids.
“However, the couple is very family-centric. They have lots of grandchildren and two dogs,” says Corinne Acampora, principal of Wellesley Hills-based...
Posted Sep 14 at 1:35 PM in by Marykate Forte
A revamped roofline accommodates more opportunities to take in the view.
With copper gutters, extensive trim details, and an abundance of custom elements, this renovated home in Harwich Port is full of nautical charm. Yet the current owners felt that the original Cape design did not capitalize on the second-floor square-footage or take advantage of the home’s incredible harbor view. A renovation...
Posted Sep 1 at 1:25 PM in by Jaci Conry
In celebration of the Cape & Islands Design Guide
To mark the launch of the annual Cape & Islands Design Guide, the BDG team hosted a late August afternoon event at the Green Pond Yacht Club in East Falmouth. The day was blissfully beautiful, with high temperatures and a light breeze off of the ocean. Guests came from all over the Cape & Islands, and several traveled from Boston and...
