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IFDA New England 2022 (x2 images).
Posted Jul 1 at 10:50 AM in Blog by Admin
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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...
Acampora Interiors Headshot
Posted Jun 24 at 5:38 PM in Blog by Admin
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Corinne Acampora is a fearless entrepreneur, interior designer, podcast host, professional growth coach, and mother of two whose vision is to help her clients become the best versions of themselves -- one project at a time. As the Founder & Principal Designer of Acampora Interiors, Corinne has been showcased in both regional and national publications, including AD PRO (Architectural Digest),...
Donna Elle Living Room 2022 Cape
Posted Jun 24 at 5:17 PM in Blog by Admin
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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 ‘...
BDG 26 Cape & Islands Cover (large)
Posted Jun 23 at 3:54 PM in Blog by Admin
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The latest edition of the Cape & Islands issue is out! Take a look at the digital edition and order your print copy now. Happy Summer! Digital edition: https://www.yumpu.com/en/document/read/67031663/bdg-cape-islands-design-guide-2023 Purchase a print copy: https://www.bostondesignguide.com/subscribe  
Clarke - Julie Lyons of The Design Studio, "Great River Rock".
Posted Jun 20 at 2:07 PM in Blog by Admin
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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...
outdoor firepit
Posted Apr 19 at 10:03 AM in Blog by Admin
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String lights and an enclosing wall create an intimate outdoor space in this firepit from The MacDowell Company perfect for cozy fireside chats.  Outdoor firepits are a New England staple, but how do you choose one with theright features, materials, and design for your backyard? Have you ever looked at your backyard and wished you could capture that beautiful sense of tranquility, warmth, and...
Posted Jan 16 at 1:16 PM in Blog by Jaci Conry
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Architect Jacob Lilley integrates his family’s home with the landscape while updating the interior to exude a meld of traditional and contemporary design elements.   Jacob Lilley of Jacob Lilley Architects spent his childhood in a house that was 600-years-old in which the roof rafters were made of tree trunks. Needless to say, the England-born architect, “grew up with an appreciation of old...
Butler's pantry converted from a bank vault with tin ceilings and white cabinets
Posted May 14 at 8:11 AM in Blog by Marykate Forte
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A renovation transforms this space from business to pleasure.  Warm metals, tin ceiling tiles, and a mirrored backsplash transformed this bank vault into a jewel box. Previously an old bank, the building was renovated into a house and the homeowners wanted to live with some of its original detailing. They contracted Timothy Costello, owner of Costello Fine Homes and Bill Barr, an interior...
living room with blue bookshelves
Posted Feb 9 at 9:53 AM in Blog by Jaci Conry
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A suburban residence receives an interior overhaul worthy of its stately exterior. With its striking stone-clad exterior, this Westwood residence has a regal appearance that recalls the architecture of a French Chateau. When the homeowner recently purchased the home, which sits on over two acres of lush conservation land, however, the interior had none of the façade’s stately appeal. “Built in...
Nickel gap wood paneling lines a custom hallway by McCormack Builders
Posted Nov 5 at 12:56 PM in Blog by Sandy Giardi
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Coin shortage? What coin shortage? Homeowners everywhere are loving the look of nickel gap wood treatments. While this type of cladding looks similar to shiplap, it’s a little different in that it uses tongue and groove boards that conceal nails for a smoother overall look. The gap between each board is consistent and, you guessed it, about the width of a nickel.  Construction by Costello Fine...

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