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Posted Jun 25 at 5:06 PM in by Sandy Giardi
These settings capture the magic and mystique of the Cape and Islands, and the singular talent of its industry professionals. Wish you were here!
Coveside Fun
Photo by Brian Vanden Brink
Family fun is always on the program in a waterfront setting overlooking the harbor and a rebuilt boathouse. Designed and built by Polhemus Savery DaSilva Architects Builders (PSD).
Fisherman's Hideout
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Posted Jun 24 at 5:40 PM in by Sandy Giardi
It isn’t every day that a Cape Cod home on the ocean becomes available, says Lindsay Bentis, founder and principal of Thread by Lindsay Bentis. Such homes, with their sandy heirloom settings, remain in families for generations. After looking for such a property for years, and making memories with her family further inland, a longtime client of Bentis (her first, in fact) and Owner/Project ...
Posted Jun 19 at 11:30 AM in by Sandy Giardi
In honor of Father’s Day, we reached out to Brian Stowell, President of Crown Point Cabinetry, to provide all of those fathers out there with a helpful golf tip. Stowell, a self-proclaimed golf addict, is actively involved in The First Tee program. In fact, Crown Point helped found a local chapter of The First Tee New Hampshire to introduce life skills to children ages 5-17 through the game of...
Posted Jun 18 at 11:03 PM in by Sandy Giardi
Falmouth is now a desirable residential alternative to the upscale Boston suburbs,” says George Gakidis of Gakidis + Stewart Design Group, and making Cape Cod one’s primary home is an emerging trend. “Initially a place to vacation, the Cape is now a permanent option for many.” As a Falmouth native himself, Gakidis can see the allure of the ocean, beautiful seasons and resort amenities that prompt...
Posted Jun 17 at 11:06 AM in by Sandy Giardi
In this time of COVID-19, when everyone has been holed up at home more often than not, even the most spacious quarters can feel a bit, well, confining.
It’s for this reason that we applaud the design and craftsmanship of two heavily populated living spaces crafted by Fallon Custom Homes & Renovations. The premier custom builder has its very own millwork shop, Fallon Fine Cabinetry, and has...
Posted Jun 16 at 9:16 PM in by Sandy Giardi
Whether noshing, sipping, grilling or indulging, it’s officially time for fresh-air feasts in nourishing settings. Everyone’s favorite table is under the sky or the stars, perhaps this year more than ever. Let these tables, bars and settings serve as food for thought….
Designed and built by Polhemus Savery DaSilva Architects Builders (PSD); image by Brian Vanden Brink
This scene from a...
Posted Jun 15 at 2:51 PM in by Andrea Mingels
Calling all architects, designers and builders! Join the nationally recognized designers at Interiology Design Co. and their special guest, Andrea Sorgente of Composit via Zoom on June 25th to learn about the latest in cabinetry innovation.
“Based in Pesaro, Italy, Composit has been creating stylish and functional custom cabinetry solutions for kitchens, bathrooms, and living spaces for over 45...
Posted Jun 12 at 4:33 PM in by Sandy Giardi
Screened porches have long been one of the favorite rooms of the home. Now, they are downright indispensable, and not only a breath of fresh air but a balm for the spirit. We celebrate a few of the New England design community’s finest…
Barnstable Barn Home by Yankee Barn Homes, voted Best of BDG by BDG's Instagram audience; general contractor: Steve Toomey; photo by Bob Gothard
Designed and...
Posted Jun 8 at 4:57 PM in by Sandy Giardi
Nine years ago, renowned designer Tom Verellen handpicked Sue and Maureen Walsh of ARTEFACT to represent the high-quality Verellen furniture brand in the New England market. Verellen—which is rooted in Belgium, where flax fields and natural materials abound, and bench-made in the U.S.—is wholly aligned with Sue and Maureen’s aesthetic. The owners, a sister act, prize comfort, luxury and craft in ...
Posted May 29 at 11:01 AM in Blog by Sandy Giardi
Top image: mulit-programmed pool terrace and landscape by a Blade of Grass; photo by Charles Mayer
From family playgrounds by the sea to courtyard living rooms and convivial poolside terraces, these striking landscapes bring the art of living en plein air to higher ground....
Landscape architecture by Tucker Architecture and Landscape; landscape construction by R.P. Marzilli & Company; photo...
