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Ray Bachand of 60nobscot
Posted Aug 19 at 4:50 PM in by Sandy Giardi
“One at a Time, One of a Kind” is how Ray Bachand approaches every piece of furniture he constructs at 60nobscot. Following a career in the music software industry and as a teacher at Berklee College of Music, Bachand is now enjoying a full-time gig in woodworking at his Cape Cod shop. There are more than a few parallels between music and woodworking, says Bachand. Being in a studio is akin to ...
JS Gallery in Wellfleet, Mass.
Posted Aug 16 at 1:15 PM in by Kendra Keelan
As we emerge from self-isolation, coaxed by beautiful summer weather, Jeff Soderbergh welcomes you with excitement and passion to his unique gallery and gardens in Wellfleet, on idyllic Cape Cod. Nestled below one of this charming town’s original homestead barns, JS Gallery showcases a fresh summer collection of sustainable and/or salvaged exquisitely crafted contemporary art, sculptures, and...
The making of a custom Modern Prairie home in Boston
Posted Aug 13 at 4:43 PM in by Dan Kaplan
As we continue to follow the build of a Modern Prairie style home tucked away in the suburbs of Boston, we are amazed by the progress Concept Building, Slocum Hall Design Group, and Briar Design Group have been able to make given today’s challenges with Covid-19.   While Covid-19 has changed the way in which the team works, it certainly has not slowed down the pace in which they work. Through...
Murphy Wall Bed by California Closets
Posted Aug 10 at 4:48 PM in by Andrea Mingels
While everyone loves the idea of having a guest room for their friends and family to crash, these spare rooms are often impractical as they are rarely used and often come at the cost of giving up your dream home office, media room, playroom, etc. Instead of having to choose one over the other, choose both! Optimize your space and create a multifunctional room by installing a California Closets’...
Sustainable garden of daylilies
Posted Aug 3 at 4:46 PM in by Andrea Mingels
Kimberly Mercurio Landscape Architecture has mastered the art and science of creating gorgeous, sustainable gardens that are easy to maintain, work well with existing regional conditions, and, most importantly, have a positive impact on the environment. When a client requested to fill in an empty lot next to their Chatham home with a colorful garden that would bloom throughout the summer months...
Summer Outdoor Social Event at Vineyard Home
Posted Jul 28 at 11:00 AM in by Sandy Giardi
Join Cape & Islands Design Guide for a COVID-Safe Outdoor Summer Tent Social August 6 for Home Professionals celebrating the opening of Vineyard Home’s new showroom on Main Street in Falmouth. RSVP online at vineyardhome.com/rsvp today. Vineyard Home offers the “Elements for a Fine Home,” and specializes in selling and installing home design features that require particular expertise and...
Concrete countertop by Elements Concrete Co.
Posted Jul 24 at 2:33 PM in by Kendra Keelan
Elements Concrete Co., a locally owned and operated artisan concrete company based in South Chatham, is changing the way we think about concrete. The studio specializes in concrete countertops, sinks, furniture, and decorative and architectural pieces for residential and commercial projects, harnessing the versatility of the material. Elements Concrete Co. can do it all—think vanities, soaking...
Gambrel Shingle Style Cape home designed by Catalano Architects and constructed by Travis Cundiff Associates, Inc.
Posted Jul 22 at 9:11 PM in by Sandy Giardi
The family that plays together, stays together. That is certainly the case for a tight-knit family that gathers regularly on Cape Cod to enjoy the sun, surf and one another’s company. Over 25 sons, daughters and grandchildren join the family matriarch from Memorial Day through the shoulder season in numbers that exceed the bedrooms and bunk rooms of her exquisite seaside home, and guest home. But...
ACK 4170 Nantucket Shop
Posted Jul 16 at 7:46 AM in by Kendra Keelan
In BDG's Cape & Islands edition, we featured a Nantucket historic renovation by interior designer Donna Elle that showcases beautiful bold and cheerful colors, patterns, textiles, furnishings and home accents. The home is full of joy and coastal magic, and we learned that Donna Elle and her associate Katie Williams relied heavily on Nantucket shops, retailers and galleries to bring the ...
Suburban Boston pool house by Brendon Properties
Posted Jul 10 at 9:49 AM in by Sandy Giardi
Perhaps more than any other architectural structure, pool houses are designed with recreation and relaxation in mind. These functional, feel-good outbuildings allow homeowners to vacation in their own backyard and soak up the beauty of the landscape. No longer simply shelters for a quick change or toweling off après swim, pool houses have become luxurious, stylish settings equipped for full days...

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