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Posted Oct 25 at 11:49 AM in by Jen Harvey
It feels seasonally appropriate to be rocking skull accents around Halloween. However many of us love decorating and wearing skulls all year round (just not in a creepy way).
Skulls give a “rock star" kind of vibe when it’s done just right and not overboard. A “less is more” mentality works best for skull style. It’s a statement you can bring to your home décor and your wardrobe.
Here are a few...
Posted Oct 24 at 2:12 PM in by Jen Harvey
This elegant home located in Wellesley, MA was redesigned by Hamilburg Interiors to create an inviting atmosphere for a family. New Englanders are no strangers to dark and gloomy weather, which is why this tudor style home focused on indoor living.
Dena Hamilburg, Principal of Hamilburg Interiors, explains that the home has been named the “Downton Abbey Project” because at the onset the PBS...
Posted Oct 20 at 3:24 PM in by Sandy Giardi
At BDG, we’re grateful to have relationships with professionals who have been with us since our inception. Feeling nostalgic, we combed through the archives to see the projects these talents showcased in our first few editions. We weren’t surprised to find designs that are as relevant today as they were up to 20 years ago. We asked the principals what makes these designs so enduring and what they...
Posted Oct 19 at 1:05 PM in by Jen Harvey
The 2016 PRISM Awards by BRAGB celebrates the best projects and outstanding achievements in New England’s home building industry.
BRAGB (Builders and Remodelers Association of Greater Boston) has been hosting the PRISM Awards for several years. The program has been carefully designed to honor and recognize the accomplishments of professionals who influence the present and shape the future of...
Posted Oct 13 at 1:29 PM in by carly stewart
Our Fall 2016 Color Report! If you have been living under a rock, we’re here to remind you how genius Pantone is with color creations and providing the new color trends for the season. Leatrice Eiseman, Executive Director of the Pantone Color Institute, describes the Fall 2016 palette as “A Unity of Strength, Confidence and Complexity.” Under the Blue family, these creations consist of vibrant...
Posted Oct 10 at 11:17 AM in by Jen Harvey
There is more than what meets the eye behind this gorgeous 1860's captain's house located on the waterfront of Edgartown, Martha's Vineyard. Patrick Ahearn Architect restored the home in a rather complex project.
The Edgartown Historic District had to approve all exterior restorations. It was important to stay sensitive to preserving the historic village and making the home unify to enhance the...
Posted Oct 6 at 9:34 AM in by carly stewart
Blending into the wild has been an essential part of style expression from clothing to stationary to decor for centuries. Beginning in the 18th century, the European colonization of Asia and Africa brought the reproduction of leopard, tiger and zebra prints to fabrics.
[Interior Design by Elizabeth Home Décor & Design]
These exotic patterns continue to come back to style for reasons beyond...
Posted Oct 5 at 11:15 AM in by Sandy Giardi
Adolfo Perez, principal of Adolfo Perez Architect, was commissioned to create a comfortable, family estate for the client, something “traditional, with a twist.” Yet as the design process evolved, so did the new owners’ resolve to inhabit something a little more unique. “Traditional” soon morphed into unabashedly modern, with Perez, together with general contractor Thoughtforms, delivering a...
Posted Oct 3 at 12:37 PM in by Jen Harvey
A kitchen renovation on Martha's Vineyard by Toby Leary Fine Woodworking was worth the challenge as the new space is stunning.
Problems the original kitchen faced was dim lighting due to the wood darkness and a narrow layout. The angled ceilings also created a design challenge. The homeowners looked to Toby Leary Fine Woodworking, who specializes in custom woodwork for kitchens and bathrooms, to...
