Home Design
White Trim and Gold Accents Complement This Condo’s Vintage Pieces
Beth Stevens loves nothing more than an antiques store. “Wherever I am—New York, Florida, Ireland—I find places to do my hunting,” says the interior decorator, […]
Wood Accents Warm up This Concrete-Filled Bathroom
Drab and dated to chic and contemporary: That’s the transformation interior designer Diane Burcz aimed for when reimagining this small bathroom in a Downtown Crossing […]
A Bright Family Kitchen in Weston
After outgrowing their Boston townhouse, a professional couple with three young boys knew the space afforded by this roomy Weston home would be perfect. The […]
A Colorful Kitchen on Nantucket
When a leaky dining room ceiling forced restaurateurs Angela and Seth Raynor to renovate the first floor of their Nantucket home, the couple jumped at […]
A Walnut- and Cedar-Filled Kitchen on Martha’s Vineyard
Armed with plans to downsize, a Martha’s Vineyard couple didn’t need to look far beyond their current Chilmark property. In fact, the homeowners built their […]
A Practical, Homey Kitchen in Newton
For two avid cooks in Newton, a kitchen outfitted with Corian countertops, cheap cabinetry, and a misplaced laundry area was anything but ideal. So the […]
This 1870s Somerville Home Got a High-Drama Makeover
Call us crazy, but wouldn’t you think a historical home would look, well, historical? Such was the conundrum with this circa-1877 Somerville house, dubbed “The […]
A Weston Couple Trades Suburbia for a Peaceful Seaport Condo
In anticipation of their empty-nester status, Patrick Planeta’s future clients, a Weston couple who had lived in the same Colonial for 20 years with three […]
3 Big, Bright, and Beautiful Summer Plants That Are (Almost) Impossible to Kill
Every neighborhood has it: the garden full of gorgeous summer plantings that catches the eye of everyone passing by. The bold colors and intoxicating aromas […]
Digs Design Company Turned This Dark Bedroom Into a Soothing Purple Oasis
The Problem Seeking a relaxing retreat for their DC-based family, a pair of Brown University alums were thrilled to snag a shingle-style manse along the […]
Eight Rainbow Home Accessories to Brighten Your Space
1 Arturo Erbsman “Chroma” floor lamp with steel frame, $3,755, Roche Bobois. 2 Patricia Urquiola for Cc-tapis “Double Slinkie” cotton-wool rug, $10,256, Casa Design Group. […]
10 Modern Cork Accessories That’ll Help You Go Green
1 Built by Newport “Lync” cork storage box, $30, Room & Board. 2 Ka-Lai Chan for Puik “Boeien” glass-and-cork salt-and-pepper shakers, $30 for set, Design […]
Nine Space-Saving Accents for Your Patio or Porch
1 Gloster “Bells” powder-coated aluminum side table with teak top, $1,040, Casa Design Group. 2 Metal spades and hoe with leather handles, $147 for set, […]
This Bay State Artist Calls on an Unusual Material to Craft His Sculptures
Ryan Kelley spent many childhood hours playing in his Massachusetts backyard, often running through a rocky brook where roots and greenery sprouted at his feet. […]
Five Art and Design Books for Your Summer Reading List
Prix Pictet 08: Hope, edited by Stephen Barber and Michael Benson Since 2008, the coveted Prix Pictet award has recognized photographers for raising awareness of […]