Ready for Zero
Comfort, health, environmental sustainability and cost savings ~ there are numerous reasons to embrace a zero-energy home. Constructed (or renovated) to be so well-insulated,…
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A Close Up for Concord
by Lisa Cavanaugh “Old homes always have a great story,” says Amy Pasley, one of the team of realtors at Senkler, Pasley &…
No Place Like Home: Star designer Taniya Nayak gives her own Boston interior a fresh look.
When interior designer and TV personality Taniya Nayak isn’t traveling—wait, who are we kidding? She’s always traveling! She’s currently filming a new season of…
Exclusive and Elegant on the Square
By Lisa Cavanaugh This Christmas Eve, the pealing of handbells will once again be heard in Louisburg Square, as the 95 year old tradition…
A Refreshed Home for the New Year
When considering what might help sell their home quickly and maximize offers, International President’s Elite Coldwell Banker agent Melinda Davala Sarkis advocates that sellers keep…
A Home for Any Holiday
by Lisa Cavanaugh Imagine the perfect house for an ideal Thanksgiving gathering. It would probably need plenty of cooking and food prep space, maybe…
Ring In The Season With Holiday Wreaths
Kim Lamothe has never been one to rest on her laurels, so to speak. She and fiancé Christopher Moon co-own Greenlion, a garden and…
HEAVY LIFTING: Digital technology is transforming kitchens and baths
Today’s homeowners are always on the lookout for more convenience and customization. Digital technology in our most-used spaces is a huge trend in bath…
Renovated Historic Charmer in Cambridge
The landscaping was non-existent. The exterior was an unappealing shade of gold. A back staircase jutted awkwardly into the kitchen. The interior was dark….
Featured Real Estate: European Charm in Boston’s Bay Village
Award-winning design professionals – Zephyr Architects, Alina Wolhardt of Wolf In Sheep Design, and Roche Bobois – created a perfect home in The Marc…
Turbocharged Elegance: High-Capacity Garages
Approximately 85 percent of all single-family homes in the U.S. have a garage, but it’s a rare property that has space for eight or…
Real Estate: Important Considerations for Furry Friends
Let’s face it: pets are members of our families, and their needs play an important role in home buying. “Pets really do influence home searches;…
Featured Real Estate: Views Galore in Manchester-by-the-Sea
During the mid- to late-1800s, Manchester-by-the-Sea became one of the more attractive destinations for wealthy Bostonians looking to escape the heat and city crowds…
Style File: A Builder’s Kitchen
THE STORY “Designed for a builder’s new construction home, this kitchen started out like any other. I asked a lot of questions and got…
Featured Real Estate: Skyhouse, 100 A Street, Boston
A striking new structure has recently risen in the au courant Boston neighborhood that straddles South Boston, the South End, Fort Point, and the…
A Stitch in Time: Fall River’s John Matouk & Co.
Like the luxurious textiles it has crafted for nearly a century, John Matouk & Co. has a reputation for endurance. Three generations have steered…
Winning Solution: 55-Plus Living in Winchester, MA
Many active adults looking for retirement-friendly housing options are choosing to live in 55-plus communities. Whether they are downsizing from a large family home,…
Style File: Master Bathroom Redo in Greater Boston
THE STORY “The client was expanding her Greater Boston home by adding on a new second floor. She came into the showroom with the…
Embrace Summer with Decorating Tips from a Design Pro
With half the summer still ahead of us, now is a great time to freshen up your home and patio to reflect this most…
Style File: Guest House by Designer Erin Loechner
THE STORY “After welcoming an infant son in a whirlwind adoption, our existing guestroom was transformed into a nursery overnight. Never one to shy…
