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Posted Feb 11 at 2:25 PM in by Andrea Mingels
This Valentine’s Day, devote your love and attention to the one place that fills you with joy and comfort like no other: the home! Who says you need a human to spoil on this holiday? Instead, shower your space with the staples of Valentine’s Day: chocolates, flowers and conversation hearts.
Who doesn’t love chocolate? Treat your home to chocolates of all shades this Valentine’s Day. From dark...
Posted Feb 7 at 1:36 PM in by Dan Kaplan
When Boston Design Guide first learned that Slocum Hall Design Group and Concept Building were collaborating on a custom home in a Boston suburb, we knew it was going to be extraordinary. Having worked together on a number of previous projects, it is no surprise that the client put their trust in both Slocum Hall and Concept Building to create their ‘forever home’.
What is so special about this...
Posted Feb 4 at 10:16 AM in by Kathleen Parente
JW Construction, Inc., a Boston-based, full-service construction company recently announced the appointment of Andrea Brownell as Vice President. In this newly created role, Ms. Brownell will oversee internal operations as a whole to ensure all departments are working together and towards the same common goal – deliver nothing less than exceptional service.“Today I am proud to announce the well-...
Posted Jan 31 at 4:48 PM in by Sandy Giardi
Since most of Patriot Nation will be staying put this year, and watching the Super Bowl here in the Northeast, we got to thinking, who needs Miami and its balmy temps? Let’s watch the game in the great outdoors, in the cold (if not the rain and snow), where football was meant to be played. Don’t give your outdoor TV the cold shoulder just because it isn’t summer. Bundle up, light a fire and grab...
Posted Jan 29 at 2:04 PM in by Sandy Giardi
With the help of Cummings Architects, the town of Lynnfield, and a longtime resident, Federal Era charm lives on in its downtown center, with the preservation of the 1785 Reverend John Mottey House. Despite this happy story of a community coming together, there was a point in time where this might not have been the case. When the neglected seven-acre property, also known as Centre Farm, came up...
Posted Jan 24 at 5:43 PM in by Sandy Giardi
Born and bred Bostonians Arthur Massaro and Kate Durrane of Columbia Contracting Corp. know the city’s neighborhoods well—their charms and eccentricities. When building within the city limits—whether new constructions or historic renovations—it’s crucial to have a builder that knows the ins and outs of each enclave, from permitting to logistics to best practices.
This striking townhouse in a...
Posted Jan 21 at 5:20 PM in by Sandy Giardi
We recently ran an Instagram contest to see what kitchen BDG followers like best, but before we did, we asked top builders, architects and designers in the BDG community to submit what they consider to be their firm’s best. We were thrilled at the reply, and even more pleased to showcase these standout kitchens with the following, slightly more comprehensive, highlight reel. Which one is your...
Posted Jan 20 at 3:53 PM in by Sandy Giardi
As a society, we have long been drawn to fire, and captivated by the dance of flames. Plus, let’s face it, during the big chill of winter, especially here in New England, the room with a fire is where we want to be. Gas-burning fireplaces are the most coveted for their convenience, but which option is best for you? Whether you’re in search of hygge (the oft-repeated Danish word for the art of...
Posted Jan 15 at 1:42 AM in by Edie Ravenelle
What happens when you hire an experienced and highly collaborative team of licensed architects and contractors, landscape architects, construction managers, cost estimators, and master craftspeople to design and build your dream home? You get a home that’s better than you imagined.
As a full-service firm, with an integrated process, Polhemus Savery DaSilva (PSD) provides just that. From first...
Posted Jan 14 at 12:33 AM in by Sandy Giardi
“A lot of people think of TV and music when they think of Control4,” says Director of Sales & Development Dave Noland of Sounds Good. “The security side is overlooked.” The Waltham-based tech integrator is hoping to change that. Control4’s smart home capabilities go beyond the atmospheric, its systems also bring considerable peace of mind.
Control4 safeguards properties in a number of ways,...
