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Posted Jun 18 at 4:06 PM in by Marykate Forte
Boston Stone Restoration’s process for protection.
Boston Stone Restoration offers More AntiEtch sealer for natural soft stones to create a protective barrier against etching and staining without altering the stone’s finish. The durable, micro-thin layer is applied as a liquid and is cured with a UV light before being polished. With a 10-year warranty, this process can be applied on marble,...
Posted Jun 17 at 11:53 AM in by Marykate Forte
Oynx Marble & Granite provides endless top-quality selections for kitchens and bathrooms.
With its deep black background and striking white veining, the polished Skyfall granite topped island is a showstopper in this suburban kitchen. To source, fabricate, and install the counters in their new kitchen, the homeowners contracted Onyx Marble & Granite. A family-owned business with 20 years...
Posted Jun 15 at 9:01 AM in by Marykate Forte
Elements Concrete embraces creativity to craft specialty pieces for the home.
Joren Smith is the founder and president of Elements Concrete, an artisan concrete company that specializes in crafting concrete countertops and furniture, columns, cladding, and other architectural pieces. Smith’s design capabilities as a concrete artisan are showcased in the unique projects he and his team create and...
Posted Jun 14 at 12:59 PM in by Marykate Forte
Jeffrey B. Haines’ Nantucket boutique features treasures for design-minded shoppers.
Located off of Main Street on Nantucket is The J. Butler Collection, a seasonal home design boutique created by interior designer Jeffrey B. Haines, owner of design studio Butler’s of Far Hills. Offering specialty items that embody Haines’ “gathered look,” the boutique boasts a collection of hand-selected...
Posted Jun 11 at 9:24 AM in by Kendra Keelan
Catherine Truman Architects opens an outpost on Cape Cod.
Catherine Truman Architects has been slowly and quietly gaining a reputation for subtle, well crafted, understated elegant projects. The Cambridge based firm, founded seven-and-a-half years ago, is primarily known for its work in the greater Boston area, yet its projects span from northern New England to the Berkshires to the Cape and...
Posted Jun 3 at 4:01 PM in by Marykate Forte
Tis the season for enjoying meals outdoors; here are some of our favorite backyard set-ups.
Vani Sayeed Studios (above)A teak table and chairs are oriented to overlook the ocean and surrounding marsh.
Designer: Vani Sayeed Studios, vanisayeedstudios.com Photography by Jared Kuzia
Sea-Dar Construction
With the city skyline as backdrop and filled with lush plantings, this rooftop deck is the...
Posted Jun 3 at 11:30 AM in by Marykate Forte
Get ready for the grilling season with the help of Appliances Connection.
Update your outdoor kitchen in time for summer with the help of Appliances Connection, a design provider and one-stop-shop for all the latest appliances on the market. Created with customer convenience in mind, its outdoor kitchen packages make it simple to seamlessly refurbish your outdoor spaces. Available in a variety of...
Posted Jun 1 at 10:08 AM in by Marykate Forte
Window seats with a view.
What better place to relax than at a window seat positioned by a beautiful vista? Check out these perfectly placed window seats.
Barbara Kotzen (above)Overlooking the ocean, this rounded window seat is filled with natural light and accentuated by pops of blue and green.Designer: Barbara Kotzen, kotzeninteriors.comBuilder: JW ConstructionPhotography by Richard Mandelkorn...
Posted May 27 at 7:58 AM in by Marykate Forte
Marine Home Center creates a showroom that emulates a cottage vibe.
Marine Home Center, a Nantucket complex where you’ll find appliances, building materials, and home and garden décor recently opened an interactive design center, called The Cottage, where clients can view products in a home-like setting. “The premise was to make the shop look like a Nantucket cottage,” says Michael Flanagan,...
Posted May 26 at 8:15 AM in by Marykate Forte
Longfellow Design Build expands its reach.
With a ribbon cutting by the Sandwich Chamber of Commerce, Cape Cod architect and builder Longfellow Design Build recently opened a new office and design showroom on Rt. 6A in the Sandwich historic district.
"We've seen a significant increase in business in the area," said Mark Bogosian, Longfellow Design Build's owner. "Our clients often meet with...