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Joren Smith sitting at one of his custom made concrete tables and workers customizing a countertop
Posted Jun 15 at 9:01 AM in 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...
J. Butler Collection boutique store front in Nantucket
Posted Jun 14 at 12:59 PM in 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...
custom living area with vaulted ceilings and a stairway that leads to open second floor
Posted Jun 11 at 9:24 AM in 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...
Teak table and chairs on a deck overlooking the ocean and marsh
Posted Jun 3 at 4:01 PM in 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...
Outdoor kitchen in backyard next to pool
Posted Jun 3 at 11:30 AM in 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...
Built in window seat along bay window overlooking the water
Posted Jun 1 at 10:08 AM in 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...
Dining room set up in Marine Home Center showroom
Posted May 27 at 7:58 AM in by Marykate Forte
Marine Home Center creates a showroom that emulates a cottage vibe. Marine Home Center, a Nantucket complex where you’ll find appliances, building materials, and home and garden décor recently opened an interactive design center, called The Cottage, where clients can view products in a home-like setting. “The premise was to make the shop look like a Nantucket cottage,” says Michael Flanagan,...
modern kitchen with white cabinets and an oversized island surrounded by stools
Posted May 26 at 8:15 AM in by Marykate Forte
Longfellow Design Build expands its reach. With a ribbon cutting by the Sandwich Chamber of Commerce, Cape Cod architect and builder Longfellow Design Build recently opened a new office and design showroom on Rt. 6A in the Sandwich historic district. "We've seen a significant increase in business in the area," said Mark Bogosian, Longfellow Design Build's owner. "Our clients often meet with...
Bedroom with ceiling wallpaper based on a Moroccan tile roof
Posted May 18 at 5:11 PM in by Marykate Forte
Wallpaper can make a wow-statement when its used on the ceiling.Check out how these wallpapered ceilings add another design dimension to enjoy. Donna Elle This delicate blue and white Schumacher wallpaper features a wavy trellis pattern and botanical motifs adding warmth and light, creating a cohesive space that dazzles when illuminated by the chandelier. Designer: Donna Elle, donnaelle....
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
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...

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