Best of Boston Home 2023
We live in a region where design talent is endless. Here, you’ll find master builders, seasoned specialists, and craftspeople deeply committed to their trade. We’ve got showrooms and décor shops that will make you dizzy with delight and some of the leading architects and interior designers in the country. With so many top-tier individuals, teams, and firms around us, choosing the winners for these categories is always a challenge—yet it’s a task we here at Boston Home relish. The following pages showcase our deeply considered, highly researched, and mulled-over selections
for those that shined the brightest over the past year.
A Dozen Places to Get Excellent Fried Pickles around Boston
Stop by these local spots for secret sauces, can’t-miss views, and crispy, tangy, fried pickles.
Group Chat: The Staff of Boston Magazine Watches Hocus Pocus 2
A discussion of the new movie’s highs, lows, and opportunities for Tony Hale.
Found Art: With Every Fiber
Mixed-media artist Lis Sartori crafts intricate textile art from salvaged materials.
At First Blush
A romantic rose-colored reception proves to be the perfect party for a couple’s union.
Back to Black
Inspire your own post-vows fete with moody design details from six sophisticated weddings.
New England Made: Taking Shape
Orleans-based Vec Surfboards crafts bespoke, hand-shaped boards for every kind of wave.
Sky-high Sneakers, and Five Other Things on Jae’Da Turner’s Hot List
Just in time for the warmer months, the powerhouse behind the local consulting agency Black Owned Bos. goes shopping.
The Hat Comes Back
Whether you’re looking for a Party in the Park–worthy headpiece or a casual cap for home games, these spots have you covered (literally).
The Great Refresh
Got the spring-cleaning itch? Drop the broom and instead make time to reset the
mind, body, and soul in ways big and small.
A Cut Above
A Nantucket-born jewelry boutique brings its gemstone expertise to Chestnut Hill.
Avoid Awkward Silences with These Seven Fun Date Nights
Nothing sparks conversation better than a round of darts or an overly competitive game of ping pong.
Spaces: Making an Entrance
This Chatham mudroom invites you to kick off your shoes and stay a while.