Spaces
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 […]
This Couple Built a Modern-Day Treehouse in Maine That Blends into the Landscape
Gazing down at Somes Sound from the summit of Flying Mountain in Acadia National Park, Diane and Steve Platts decided that when it came time […]
A3 Architects Turned This Mudroom into an Intentional Landing Place
The Problem While a New York couple adored the views and location of their summer home in Chatham, a closed-off mudroom separating the kitchen and […]
This Architect Built an Entertaining Addition to a 1960 Colonial
The Problem A suburban couple frequently entertained in their kitchen and dining room, built inside an addition to their 1960 Colonial. But after years of […]
This Design Team Transformed a Blank South End Living Room
Before interior designer Lisa Tharp outfitted this living space in the Lucas, a 33-unit condominium residence in a former 19th-century church, for a pair of […]
Two Architects Gutted a Bathroom to Create a Tranquil Dressing Oasis
The Problem Eager to live closer to Boston-area hospitals, a doctor and a biotech entrepreneur swapped their home in Milton for a Jacobean-style rowhouse near […]
How One Newton Family Gave This Tired Hangout a Glorious Makeover
The Problem After renovating much of their 1920s Colonial, a young family realized their great room—an addition built in the 1990s—needed a little love. Compared […]
Spaces: A Pretty, Pink Upgrade to a Kids’ Powder Room
The Problem After two years of splitting their time between Boston and New York City, a family of four decided to put down permanent roots […]
How Cute Is This Toddler’s Bedroom in Brookline?
Throughout 2020, Beyond the Common principal Lianne Leventhal found herself flooded with projects for children’s bedrooms. At the same time, the Brookline-based pro was watching […]
How a Kitchen Renovation Breathed New Life into the Heart of This Concord Home
The Problem Four years after moving in, the owners of this Concord home were finally ready to renovate their kitchen. While the existing space was […]
This Lincoln Home Boasts a 20-Foot Cathedral Ceiling Perfect for Fall Foliage Views
The Problem While building their forever home atop a bluff overlooking scenic conservation land in Lincoln, a Bay State couple yearned for an open, formal […]