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Marble and Granite, Inc. (Pietra Del Cardosa – Granite)
Posted May 2 at 1:59 PM in by carly stewart
(Pietra Del Cardosa – Granite) For decades, granite has been the top choice for kitchen countertops among homeowners for its richness and depth that brings uniqueness and luxury to the most favored room in just about any home. The timeless beauty brought by granite’s presence can take a kitchen remodel to the next level and frequently results in serving as the centerpiece of the room. Marble and...
(Private Residence in East Dennis, MA: Architecture by Reed Morrison Architect; Built by C.H. Newton Builders)
Posted Apr 28 at 4:27 PM in by Sandy Giardi
(Private Residence in East Dennis, MA: Architecture by Reed Morrison Architect; Built by C.H. Newton Builders) Custom building is akin to wish fulfillment. After all, when building a custom home, you get to think about how you live, how you’d like to live, what you’d love. With the help of your architect, builder and interior designer—all genies, really—the spaces you’ve been dreaming of can...
Battle Associates Architects, woodworkers Kochman Reidt + Haigh, and builders Kirby Perkins Construction collaboration
Posted Apr 28 at 11:16 AM in by carly stewart
A rich history dating back to its humble colonial founding and the opulent mansions from America’s great Gilded Age have attracted visitors to Newport, Rhode Island from all over the country for centuries. This historic Newport home was restored to its original architectural character. Windows were replaced with new energy efficient panes appropriate for waterside exposure and in accordance to...
a Blade of Grass
Posted Apr 20 at 3:40 PM in by carly stewart
(Courtyard with bluestone terrace, bluestone capped American granite sitting wall, fountain, and illuminated plexiglass panels.) Homeowners can still make the garden atmosphere a priority when living in the city. In fact, a Blade of Grass may be exactly what your space may need! A Blade of Grass completed a noteworthy project for a Boston Courtyard with the necessary touch of greenery. The...
Polhemus Savery DaSilva
Posted Apr 14 at 3:33 PM in by carly stewart
(Photo: Tyra Pacheco) Polhemus Savery DaSilva Architects Builders is transforming eight homes for contemporary living in the center of Chatham Village. Cross Street Landing is a residential neighborhood presented by Christie’s International Real Estate and Pine Acres Realty. The collection of homes, some recognized as historic structures, are located in the heart of Chatham Village. "After 15...
IL DECOR
Posted Apr 13 at 10:17 AM in by carly stewart
Il Décor in Boston offers their customers a multitude of solutions, such as walk-in closets and built-in wardrobes by Presotto, that can be customized for any space. Walk-in Closets by Presotto - Varius Presotto’s Varius system is an easy to adjust walk-in closet. Its shelves lighten the structure by a twisting movement. You can compose it in a multitude of horizontal or vertical solutions...
How to choose a kitchen backsplash
Posted Apr 7 at 3:46 PM in by carly stewart
(Rustic stone alcove: The backsplash incorporates several different patterns and sizes of honed stone tiles behind the cook top, consistent with the old-world feel of the kitchen. The inner tile arch is an intentional mirror of the outer stone arch, both reminiscent of a hearth.) The backsplash in your kitchen can be delivered as a strong focal point that can help define the entire room. There is...
Interior Design by Wilson Kelsey Design; Photography by Sam Gray
Posted Apr 6 at 4:54 PM in by carly stewart
(Interior Design by Wilson Kelsey Design; Photography by Sam Gray) Imagine for a moment repotting your favorite plant, carefully selecting the right size and shape container, the proper soil, the right amount of sunshine and water in order to achieve healthy new growth. Similar consideration should be given to successfully plan and execute a move from the suburbs to the city. The following are...
Boston Design Guide City Living Panel Discussion
Posted Mar 18 at 2:32 PM in by Jen Harvey
Architectural millwork and construction by Fallon Custom Homes & Renovations; interior design: Sharon Staley Interiors; photo by Greg Premru
Posted Mar 17 at 2:49 PM in by Sandy Giardi
(Architectural millwork and construction by Fallon Custom Homes & Renovations; interior design: Sharon Staley Interiors; photo by Greg Premru) “Millwork is an interesting category,” says Paul Reidt, president and partner at Kochman, Reidt + Haigh Cabinetmakers. “If you think about a home as a container and contents, you might say that the architecture is the container, and the furnishings and...

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