The Slade Index

What's hot and not in Boston home design.

From Sizzling to Frigid

the slade index

Photo courtesy of Medusa Studio

1. Handpainted Murals
Let Max’s walls turned forest in Where the Wild Things Are inspire you.

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2. Two Fabrics, One Chair
Choosing a single pattern is hard. Now you don’t have to.

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Photo by Eric Roth

the slade index

Photo by Eric Roth

the slade index

Photo by Eric Roth

the slade index

Photo by Eric Roth

3. Upholstery Studs
The sofa is suddenly into metal — and we’re not talking about Megadeth.

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4. Zebra Prints
Repeat after me: Ottomans are not herd animals.

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5. Book-Wrapping
Sure, a shelf of orange volumes looks stunning, but good luck finding the Bittman cookbook when your in-laws pop by for brunch.