Tres Bien! French Doors for Every Home
With a history dating to the 17th century, the sophisticated and elegant French Door is an enduring home design trend.
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Let the Light In
Sometimes you just want to curl up with a good book, or host a lunch for friends, or simply enjoy being at home.
A Great Guide for Window Selection
Double hung, the U-Factor, tri-pane – there is some window terminology that can trip up even the savviest homeowner.
Between a Rock and a Relaxing Place
A cliffside guest house on Boston’s North Shore focuses on ocean views.
A Modern Rural Retreat
By Janice Randall Rohlf When friends of architect J.B. Clancy commissioned him to design a weekend home on 100 acres in northwestern Connecticut, the…
Black Windows: Design Tips and Inspiration
First seen in steel window frames a century ago, black windows are popular once again. Complimenting every architectural style and interior aesthetic, Marvin’s black-trimmed windows work extraordinarily well with neutrals, metals, brick, and wood. Read here for more insight and design tips from Marvin on how to add this classic color to your home.
New Old House
In 2019, architect Sam Kachmar and his wife purchased a dilapidated Victorian home in Cambridge, Massachusetts, complete …
Harnessing Daylight
Host Rachel Holt visits an historic renovation in Cambridge with a unique connection to the outdoors. She speaks to the key team members of…
The Modern Farmhouse Look with Windows
Enduringly popular, the “Modern Farmhouse” architectural and design style melds tradition with modernity. As important as the structurally clean lines, natural elements, and charming…
Suburban Comtemporary
We head to Newton, MA for an inside look at a modern home designed to help bring the outdoors in. Host Rachel Holt talks…
Guest Cottages for Musicians Enable Relaxation and Creativity
On the grounds of a venerable Vermont music retreat, five thoughtfully designed cottages provide the ideal space and light for visiting musicians.
The Best Way to Wash Windows (Like the Pros)
Who’s ready for some spring cleaning? After a long season of wintery weather, April is a perfect time to tackle the …
The Health Benefits of Skylights
Spring is right around the corner, and we all need the healing freshness of natural light. You can create brighter, healthier spaces by…
Bring Natural Light into Your Home
In Season 5, Episode 10, we head to 7 Tide at the Boston Seaport to discover the newest ways to bring outdoor light into…
Bringing the Outdoors Inside
In Season 5, Episode 6, Rachel Holt meets with homeowners, Michael and Jessie Sartor to talk to them about how they added natural light…
The Marvin Experience
In Season 4, Episode 6, Host Rachel Holt is joined by Rachel Backstrom at 7 Tide for an exclusive tour of the Marvin showroom….
Benefits of Daylighting
In Season 4, Episode 1, Rachel Holt talks with J.B Clancy of ART Architects to learn how to bring the sun indoors with daylighting….
How to Create a Mood Board
A mood board offers visual clarity at the start of a project and helps ensure your home…
This Old House Brings a 19th Century Home into the 21st Century
Built as a charming Cape Ann summer house, this classic shingle-style New England home gets…
The Perfect Blend
In this Greater Boston home, traditional Victorian architecture pairs effortlessly with fresh, nature-infused interior design.
