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Posted Jul 22 at 12:28 PM in Blog by Admin
What’s the one thing you need for your waterside retreat? A separate tea house where you can escape and relax. With peaceful views, open space and a fireplace, this ladies getaway is the spectacular opposite of a man cave.
The Texas clients, a family with grandchildren to entertain, envisioned a haven to enjoy during the summers. They nestled into their Mattapoisett vacation home in the summer of...
Posted Jul 18 at 12:00 AM in Blog by Admin
When building or renovating a home for the modern Boston family, it takes an experienced and high-level builder to make the process run smoothly. David Magee of Magee Builders, a high-end custom home builder specializing in classic to contemporary custom homes, intricate renovations and historic restorations, walks us through some of the new trends in the custom home building process.
With many...
Posted Jul 15 at 12:38 PM in Blog by Admin
When envisioning her Martha’s Vineyard dream home, Molly Valle was drawn to symmetry and clean lines, linear building and modular designs. She and her fiancé owned three acres in Edgartown and planned to build a yearround home that would complement the striking natural landscape, without being an overwhelming presence.
The couple worked with Molly’s brother, Christian Valle, and her parents, Joe...
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Posted Jul 1 at 11:29 AM in Blog by Admin
Brad Smith and Greg Brett of simpleHome Introduce a New, All-Encompassing Home Technology, Education and Service Model by consolidating three best in class companies in the greater Boston market.
BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS, July 1, 2022 — With a new, comprehensive approach to home technology, service, education and design, simpleHome just got bigger and smarter with the recent acquisition of...
Posted Jul 1 at 10:50 AM in Blog by Admin
This summer the New England Chapter of the International Furnishings and Design Association (IFDA) is undertaking a pro bono project to make improvements for the ABC Wellesley dormitory, home to a very special group of academically talented young women of color who live there while attending Wellesley High School.
“Community service is a core value of IFDA, and we bring our creative skill set to...
Posted Jun 24 at 5:17 PM in Blog by Admin
Meet Donna Elle of Donna Elle Design, an award-winning firm based in Nantucket. Elle has described her style as “designer clothes with bare feet,” and we couldn’t agree more. The essence of her aesthetic is that of a luxe vacation: soft, relaxed and playful, with an unexpected polish.
Elle’s design is a far cry from the more literal “coastal style” of the past (no kitschy seahorse patterns or ‘...
Posted Jun 20 at 2:07 PM in Blog by Admin
Designing an extraordinary kitchen in the heart of the home begins with choosing the right design style. Whether contemporary, transitional, or traditional style, the ideal kitchen blends functionality and aesthetics to fit the homeowner’s lifestyle and the overall theme of the home.
Top kitchen designers demonstrated creative ways to integrate different design styles at Clarke, New England’s...
Posted Jun 14 at 12:19 PM in by Admin
Tucked away down a small and winding side road, a once heavily wooded site with an existing family home is transformed into a unique family property with a new house, guest house, and outdoor living spaces that harmoniously coexists with the rustic and coastal Nantucket Island surroundings. The result is a comfortable haven with a seamless flow between the indoor and outdoor living spaces, custom...
Posted Jun 14 at 11:21 AM in by Admin
On a two-acre property just off Main Street in East Orleans, not far from Nauset Beach, sits a stunning, multigenerational family vacation home. The stately, cedar-clad gambrel was designed by Architect Erik Tolley, principal of ERT Architects, in the stead of an older home that was in disrepair.
While homes designed by ERT Architects often incorporate distinctive signature elements, they don’t...
Posted Jun 13 at 4:02 PM in by Admin
When the owners of this Chatham home saw a neighbor’s place down the street, they wasted no time asking for the name of their designer, hoping for a similar look. The designer, however, told them that each client gets a unique design. “We are mindful that each project takes on its own unique design elements respecting the client’s lifestyle,” says Jocelyn Chiappone, owner of Digs Design Company...
