Traditional Farmhouse Style Meets Modern Flair
Homeowners Sarah and Chris Hines wanted their Norwell, Massachusetts, home to be a reflection of the things that they and their kids, Olivia, 12,…
At Home
Every House has a Story with Architect Patrick Ahearn
A former captain’s house is restored to its former glory; an old family cottage damaged by a storm is rebuilt: These are the scripts Patrick…
Stone Fashion Trends
Sponsored Content CUMAR Marble and Granite, located in Everett, Massachusetts, offers an inventory of stones unlike any other in the area. With over 20,000…
Preserving New England’s Homes
David Boronkay, Billy Burns, and Asher Nichols possess a unique skill set. As preservation enthusiasts, these professionals employ time-honored carpentry and design techniques to achieve…
The story behind Beacon Hill’s purple windows
Many of Beacon Hill’s famed purple windows were the result of a nineteenth-century mistake. Between 1818 and 1824, an English company sent shipments of…
The Upside of Downsizing
They say good things come in small packages. Perhaps the same is true for your next home. Moving to a smaller living space requires…
Cozy Winter Finds
New England-made products to get you through the chilly season. 1. THE SALTY COTTAGE, handmade designer accent pillows, $84-104, etsy.com/shop/thesaltycottage This North Shore company…
Roomy Redesign
A 1955 Orleans kitchen and bath went from small to spacious.
Camp Glow
Maine Camp Renovation Pays Homage to the Past and the View
Custom Kitchen
Four Experts Discuss Designing a Kitchen That’s Right for You.
A Family Affair
Three generations under one roof The plan was for Johna Toppa and her 16-year-old daughter, Sarah, to share a house with Johna’s parents, John…
Peace on a Knoll
One family trades city life to build a simple and bright home in the Vermont woods. Long before they built their house in the…
A Fresh Fayce
As an editorial illustrator earlier in her career, Kim Rosen saw her drawings snapped up by big league publications like The New Yorker, The…
A Splash of Color in the Kitchen
Designers have seen a wave of blue kitchen islands making a splash across New England, and the trend is here to stay, according to…
Patterns of Life: Maine Textile Designer Erin Flett
“My design is my life and my life, my design,” says Erin Flett, a textile designer out of Westbrook, Maine. Flett’s vivacious perspective is…
The White on White Bathroom: 3 ways to get inspired
Crisp, pure and clean, a white-on-white palette can have an extremely powerful effect on the mind, clearing visual and mental clutter and paving the…
Layer on Lush Throws & Pillows for Fall
Much like with shoes and cashmere sweaters, when it comes to cozy throws and textured, touchable pillows, there’s no such thing as too many….
Design Inspiration: Our 5 Fave Home Design Blogs
If you’re always on the lookout for design inspiration for your home, scouring the internet in search of your next idea is probably part…
The Mod Squad: New England Kitchen Designers Deftly Interpret Contemporary Style
Harvard University is the oldest college in the country; Boston Common the oldest public park. Sudbury’s Longfellow’s Wayside Inn claims seniority as the oldest…
A Closer Look: Boston Design Center
With more than 350,000 square feet of showroom space and 1,200 exceptional product lines available, it might be a bit of an understatement to…
