Spaces
A Beacon Hill Landmark Gets a 21st-Century Roof Deck
The Problem Situated in Beacon Hill overlooking the Common, a stately brownstone had an impressive pedigree: It was designed by architect Alexander Parris for textile […]
How Do You Make Room for 11 Grandkids?
The Problem While this homeowner’s residence on the North River in Norwell was spacious, it wasn’t quite big enough to host all of his grown […]
This Dover Playroom Celebrates Wildlife
Janet and Colin Ryan frequently travel to far-flung locales. Although ambitious excursions are on pause for a bit—they have a two-year-old and just welcomed a […]
Designer Annsley McAleer Transforms an Extra Room Into a Private Bar
When a family of four tapped interior designer Annsley McAleer to update their Osterville summer home, they knew they needed to create a space that […]
How Do You Turn a Dark Attic into an Airy Yoga Den?
The Problem The new owners of this Beacon Hill brownstone wanted to reimagine the top floor of their 1848 home—a dark attic storage area capped […]
How Do You Invite the Wintry Outdoors into a Basement?
The Problem In need of more guest space and a home gym, the owners of this historical Italianate home in Jamaica Plain decided it was […]
A Dining Room That Makes a Statement
The Problem The owner of this 1930s home in Wellesley—designed by pioneering architect Royal Barry Wills—initially preferred a neutral palette for her redesign. But after […]
A Thread of Green Anchors a Bedroom Designed by Nicole Hirsch
Dated and dark, the homeowners craved a more elegant and modern feel for their spacious bedroom. To update the aesthetic and infuse the space with […]
Seeing Stars
When a family of five decided to leave their crowded condo in the Back Bay and flee to the suburbs in search of more space, […]
A Reimagined Private Roof Deck
The Problem A two-story condo in a Back Bay brownstone had a highly coveted private roof deck, accessed by a head house in the center. […]
Spaces: A Spa-Like Makeover for an Aging Primary Bathroom
The Problem Stately and spacious, this traditional Weston home had plenty of curb appeal. The interiors, however, were dark and dated—especially the master bathroom, which […]
This Couple Sought a Cool Gray Color Scheme for Their South End Condo
The Problem For their reno project, the owners of this contemporary South End condo wanted a cool gray color scheme that reflected their urban aesthetic. […]
Designer Cecilia Casagranda Goes Glam with a Gold-Striped Wallcovering
When interior designer Cecilia Casagrande’s client—an avid baker and entertainer—moved into a new development in Newton with her husband and two young children, she couldn’t […]
ONY Architecture Raised the Roof on This 19th-Century Weymouth Home
The Problem A young family of four desperately needed more space in their 19th-century Weymouth farmhouse situated on the corner of a small lot. But […]
This Couple’s Wine Collection Became a Statement Piece in Their New Home
The Problem Among the things this family of four had to pack when moving into their new double penthouse in Downtown Crossing? An extensive wine […]