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Posted Sep 20 at 2:22 PM in Blog by Bella diGrazia
What was once old is new again in a historic Boston neighborhood. With the vintage charm we love and the updated modern appliances we need, this home is a decor-lover’s dream, one conjured up by F.H. Perry Builder and ART Architects to delight a family making a move from the suburbs back into the heart of things in the city. With the right team in place, this gem of a five-story home in Beacon...
Posted Sep 7 at 1:16 PM in Blog by Melanie Perillo
In 1997, I started this journey because of my love and passion for homes and all that you can create with them. So many of the clients who have showcased their beautiful work with BDG over the years have even taught me a trick or two. Here are my Publisher's Picks: a breakdown of the best-dressed areas of my home.
In my home, my gallery wall is one of my favorite areas. I started it with one of...
Posted Sep 2 at 8:47 AM in Blog by Admin
As the owners of Newton Kitchens & Design (NKD), Tricia and Pierre Matta understand what it takes to make your kitchen both beautiful and functional for today’s modern lifestyle. Having recently renovated their own kitchen, here are the “must-have” elements that they can’t live without!
Transitional Lighting
Being able to create an ambiance in your kitchen is essential, according to the Matta...
Posted Aug 23 at 10:39 AM in Blog by Admin
Our BDG clients have expert knowledge when it comes to the products and services that are needed for building and designing. When they choose a product from another professional, it’s understood that they are choosing top-tier quality.
SBS OneSource is a one-stop shop for architects and builders looking for the highest quality architectural windows and doors from top manufacturers like Loewen,...
Posted Jul 22 at 12:28 PM in Blog by Admin
What’s the one thing you need for your waterside retreat? A separate tea house where you can escape and relax. With peaceful views, open space and a fireplace, this ladies getaway is the spectacular opposite of a man cave.
The Texas clients, a family with grandchildren to entertain, envisioned a haven to enjoy during the summers. They nestled into their Mattapoisett vacation home in the summer of...
Posted Jul 18 at 12:00 AM in Blog by Admin
When building or renovating a home for the modern Boston family, it takes an experienced and high-level builder to make the process run smoothly. David Magee of Magee Builders, a high-end custom home builder specializing in classic to contemporary custom homes, intricate renovations and historic restorations, walks us through some of the new trends in the custom home building process.
With many...
Posted Jul 15 at 12:38 PM in Blog by Admin
When envisioning her Martha’s Vineyard dream home, Molly Valle was drawn to symmetry and clean lines, linear building and modular designs. She and her fiancé owned three acres in Edgartown and planned to build a yearround home that would complement the striking natural landscape, without being an overwhelming presence.
The couple worked with Molly’s brother, Christian Valle, and her parents, Joe...
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Posted Jul 1 at 11:29 AM in Blog by Admin
Brad Smith and Greg Brett of simpleHome Introduce a New, All-Encompassing Home Technology, Education and Service Model by consolidating three best in class companies in the greater Boston market.
BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS, July 1, 2022 — With a new, comprehensive approach to home technology, service, education and design, simpleHome just got bigger and smarter with the recent acquisition of...
Posted Jul 1 at 10:50 AM in Blog by Admin
This summer the New England Chapter of the International Furnishings and Design Association (IFDA) is undertaking a pro bono project to make improvements for the ABC Wellesley dormitory, home to a very special group of academically talented young women of color who live there while attending Wellesley High School.
“Community service is a core value of IFDA, and we bring our creative skill set to...
Posted Jun 24 at 5:17 PM in Blog by Admin
Meet Donna Elle of Donna Elle Design, an award-winning firm based in Nantucket. Elle has described her style as “designer clothes with bare feet,” and we couldn’t agree more. The essence of her aesthetic is that of a luxe vacation: soft, relaxed and playful, with an unexpected polish.
Elle’s design is a far cry from the more literal “coastal style” of the past (no kitschy seahorse patterns or ‘...
