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Posted Nov 14 at 9:55 AM in by Sandy Giardi
Matte is the new black. Homeowners and interior designers are thinking beyond brushed nickel and chrome and asking for matte black, as well as brass and bronze shades for their bathroom fixtures. Our sources at Splash, a boutique kitchen and bath showroom, contend that even the manufacturers who didn’t venture there before are diving into special finishes.
Homeowners are relishing the new looks...
Posted Nov 9 at 10:39 AM in by Sandy Giardi
As the heart of the home the kitchen is innately cozy. It’s the family gathering spot; the place where we all take a break from our busy lives and allow our senses to come alive. Still, some kitchens are warmer than others; we look at five kitchens that are as cozy as they come. Pancakes sold separately.
Ski House Kitchen
Kitchen design: Venegas and Company; interior design by Jennifer Palumbo...
Posted Nov 7 at 4:12 PM in by carly stewart
Opening Reception: Friday, November 17
6:30 - 9:30 PM
Featuring works by six of Three Stones Gallery's represented artists:
Painting by Tim Dunnbier, Jim McManus and Siri Smedvig
Photography by John Kennard and Jennifer M. Johnston
Turned wood vessles by Bob Hale
Welcoming guest artists - Margot Kimball and Elizabeth Snowdon, and jewelry makers Jennifer Anderson and Lyca Blume.
The show will be...
Posted Nov 7 at 1:22 PM in by carly stewart
November 8-10
What connects the design concepts found in tiny houses, modern farmhouses and the Danish concept of hygge? Visitors to ABX 2017 at the Boston Convention and Events Center will find the answer at Booth #1277.
Learn How One Architect Became a National Award-Winner
As if bringing three key design trends to life wasn’t enough reason to stop by Booth #1277, ABX visitors will have an...
Posted Nov 3 at 2:05 PM in by Sandy Giardi
Now, we have nothing against the clean, all-white kitchens and master baths that have been all the rage in recent years, but we’re thrilled to see that color has resurfaced, and that some daring new designs are hitting the home front. Whether used liberally throughout a space or as splashes for key features, the use of color in kitchens and baths energizes a space, casting a distinct mood and...
Posted Nov 1 at 7:53 AM in by carly stewart
We've gathered the most popular images posted on our Instagram during the month of October. See if your favorites have made the cut!
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Tasteful and timeless in the kitchen.Builder: Colonial Reproductions, Inc.; Architect: Patrick Ahearn Architect
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Front yards making your trick-or-treaters (parents) jealous.Landscape...
Posted Oct 31 at 12:13 PM in by Sandy Giardi
Last week, we admired the interior design transformations showcased in the Junior League of Boston’s 2017 Designer Show House. We walked through 20 dynamic rooms within the historic 1853 William Flagg Homer House, an exceptional property with ties to artist Winslow Homer, to find spaces newly awakened with color, pattern and textiles through the efforts of veteran interior designers and industry...
Posted Oct 30 at 10:03 AM in by Sandy Giardi
Columbia Contracting Corp.’s Director of Operations and her Project Manager husband, Derek Durrane, transformed their Three-Quarter Cape.
It’s always a treat to be invited into the homes of builders, so we were thrilled when Kate Durrane, Director of Operations for Columbia Contracting Corp. invited us in to see how their two-bedroom, one-bath Cape has evolved since she and husband Derek, a...
Posted Oct 26 at 1:08 PM in by Sandy Giardi
Video of Inside Ernie Boch Jr.'s Indian-Inspired Home
When auto scion, world traveler and culture seeker Ernie Boch, Jr. sought to channel a faraway land in an entertaining space on the top floor of his carriage house, he enlisted designer Anthony Catalfano of Anthony Catalfano Interiors, Inc. to weave magic. After they chose an Indian theme, Catalfano was given the freedom to...
Posted Oct 26 at 11:22 AM in by carly stewart
Though homeowners’ design tastes range from contemporary to classic, there is one thing that stands consistent: providing ample storage. Whether you’re building a new home or renovating an existing one, people are constantly seeking a haven at home with today’s hectic, over-scheduled lifestyle. Custom cabinetry is an option to facilitate an efficient, clutter-free way of life.
Keep every-day...
