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Posted Jun 22 at 7:50 AM in Inspiring Projects by Jaci Conry
Robin Gannon adds dimension with color, texture, and architectural details that honor the origins of this home.
Though well-built and appealing from the exterior, this suburban Mission-style residence lacked character inside. The homeowners tapped designer Robin Gannon to give the interior a more distinctive vibe. “Right away, I realized that we needed to give the home some...
Posted Jun 18 at 4:06 PM in Tips & Trends by Marykate Forte
Boston Stone Restoration’s process for protection.
Boston Stone Restoration offers More AntiEtch sealer for natural soft stones to create a protective barrier against etching and staining without altering the stone’s finish. The durable, micro-thin layer is applied as a liquid and is cured with a UV light before being polished. With a 10-year warranty, this process can be applied on marble,...
Posted Jun 17 at 11:53 AM in Inspiring Projects by Marykate Forte
Oynx Marble & Granite provides endless top-quality selections for kitchens and bathrooms.
With its deep black background and striking white veining, the polished Skyfall granite topped island is a showstopper in this suburban kitchen. To source, fabricate, and install the counters in their new kitchen, the homeowners contracted Onyx Marble & Granite. A family-owned business with 20 years...
Posted Jun 15 at 9:01 AM in News by Marykate Forte
Elements Concrete embraces creativity to craft specialty pieces for the home.
Joren Smith is the founder and president of Elements Concrete, an artisan concrete company that specializes in crafting concrete countertops and furniture, columns, cladding, and other architectural pieces. Smith’s design capabilities as a concrete artisan are showcased in the unique projects he and his team create and...
Posted Jun 14 at 12:59 PM in Shopping by Marykate Forte
Jeffrey B. Haines’ Nantucket boutique features treasures for design-minded shoppers.
Located off of Main Street on Nantucket is The J. Butler Collection, a seasonal home design boutique created by interior designer Jeffrey B. Haines, owner of design studio Butler’s of Far Hills. Offering specialty items that embody Haines’ “gathered look,” the boutique boasts a collection of hand-selected...
Posted Jun 11 at 9:24 AM in News by Kendra Keelan
Catherine Truman Architects opens an outpost on Cape Cod.
Catherine Truman Architects has been slowly and quietly gaining a reputation for subtle, well crafted, understated elegant projects. The Cambridge based firm, founded seven-and-a-half years ago, is primarily known for its work in the greater Boston area, yet its projects span from northern New England to the Berkshires to the Cape and...
Posted Jun 3 at 4:01 PM in Lifestyle by Marykate Forte
Tis the season for enjoying meals outdoors; here are some of our favorite backyard set-ups.
Vani Sayeed Studios (above)A teak table and chairs are oriented to overlook the ocean and surrounding marsh.
Designer: Vani Sayeed Studios, vanisayeedstudios.com Photography by Jared Kuzia
Sea-Dar Construction
With the city skyline as backdrop and filled with lush plantings, this rooftop deck is the...
Posted Jun 3 at 11:30 AM in Shopping by Marykate Forte
Get ready for the grilling season with the help of Appliances Connection.
Update your outdoor kitchen in time for summer with the help of Appliances Connection, a design provider and one-stop-shop for all the latest appliances on the market. Created with customer convenience in mind, its outdoor kitchen packages make it simple to seamlessly refurbish your outdoor spaces. Available in a variety of...
Posted Jun 2 at 8:05 AM in Tips & Trends by Marykate Forte
Some of the latest and greatest products to enhance your environment.
From disappearing televisions to musical art sculptures and invisible light controls, co-owner of Systems Design and Integration, Alexa Centeno, whose company integrates smart home system technology into spaces, knows what’s trending.
“It’s all about the aesthetics,” says Centeno. “And being able to implement these technologies...
Posted Jun 1 at 10:08 AM in Inspiring Projects by Marykate Forte
Window seats with a view.
What better place to relax than at a window seat positioned by a beautiful vista? Check out these perfectly placed window seats.
Barbara Kotzen (above)Overlooking the ocean, this rounded window seat is filled with natural light and accentuated by pops of blue and green.Designer: Barbara Kotzen, kotzeninteriors.comBuilder: JW ConstructionPhotography by Richard Mandelkorn...
