A Closer Look: Foliaire
While it can typically take several months to secure a place on the packed schedule of Foliaire, the Boston-based interior and exterior greenscape design/build…
At Home
Handmade in New England: Blurring the line between art and furniture
These days, furniture is about much more than nailing together pieces of wood. The art of making furniture has become just that, an art,…
For the Kids’ – or Grandkids’ – Room
Inspire New England’s youngest citizens to play, read, cook and explore the furthest reaches of their imagination. Whether your house is full of grandkids…
From the Runway to the Living Room: Velvet is the big thing for fall 2017
It wasn’t long after the last model strutted off the runway at last February’s New York Fashion Week that fashion-focused media outlets weighed in…
Lighten Up: Warm up cold rooms with a thoughtful lighting plan
You’ve spent months decorating a room. After considering countless paint samples, you found just the right shade. Hours of shopping at local retailers, online…
White-on-White Kitchens are High Style
While embracing of-the-moment interior design ideas can be a fun way to freshen up a home, people tend to shy away from trends when…
Modern Scandinavian Minimalism, Meet the New England Coast
If we’ve learned anything from the huge moment that Scandinavian design is having right now, it is that no building—be it a Gustavian era…
A Closer Look: Michael McKinley & Associates
With offices set on Stonington Point, a fragile spit of land which juts out into the water in Stonington, CT, it comes as no…
A Closer Look: Roomscapes Cabinetry & Design Center
With the opening of a 15,000 sf Rockland, MA showroom in 2009, the current iteration of Roomscapes was born. While the showroom, which offers…
Seaside Chic: Nautical Neutrals
The key to chic seaside living is to create a soothing retreat that nods to the nearby shore, while sticking to a minimalist palette…
A Closer Look: Westborough Design Center
When Westborough Design Center says they’re family owned and operated, they mean it. At the helm is Al Lizotte, the owner and president of…
On-Trend yet Classic; Gray is Here to Stay
While interior design trends typically flame out after a few years – hence the term “trend” – our love affair with the color gray…
What’s Trending in Kitchen & Bathroom Design for 2017
It’s easier than you might think to turn your kitchen or bathroom into an Instragram-worthy space without taking out a second mortgage. With the…
Colors to Covet: Go Green in 2017
The Pantone Color of the Year for 2017, Greenery, comes to us with a promise of renewal and rejuvenation. Just saying the name evokes…
Clarke’s Annual Design Contest Winners: Contemporary Kitchens
Six exceptional kitchen designs were chosen from more than 70 entries at Clarke’s Annual Designer Appreciation Night. This year’s event was hosted at 7…
Clarkes’ Annual Design Contest Winners: Transitional Kitchens
Six stunning kitchens were chosen from dozens of entries at Clarke’s Annual Designer Appreciation Night this past fall. This year’s event was hosted at…
A Closer Look: Architect David Andreozzi
Andreozzi and his team handled the renovation of Boothden, the home highlighted in our Middletown, RI episode. Few homes carry a greater sense of…
A Tale of Two Potters
Matt Varga, the executive chef at Gracie’s in Providence, was working with some lovely, handmade pieces of ceramic tableware he brought from the restaurant…
Introducing 7 Tide: Yours by Design
Your home is a vital part of your life. Embarking on a major remodeling project or building a custom home takes inspiration, imagination and…
Model Homes
At the Marvin Experience Center at 7 Tide, six 3-D models of actual homes are prominently displayed. They were selected from submissions to the…
