Welcome to the All-New Boston Design Guide
We’re thrilled to welcome you to the newly redesigned Boston Design Guide—New England’s premier resource dedicated to fine home design. Whether you’re building your dream home from the ground up, planning a breathtaking interior, transforming your landscape, or enhancing your space with the perfect lighting, BDG is your trusted source for inspiration and expert connections.
Ready to explore? Here’s how to make the most of your visit:
Design Directory
Searching for a design professional? Our curated Design Directory features the region’s most elite architects, custom builders, interior designers, landscape architects, and more—each known for exceptional craftsmanship and an unwavering commitment to quality. Find an expert, curate your project team, and get inspired by perusing portfolios, photography and more.
The Directory is organized by trade, making it easy to find exactly what you’re looking for, along with background and direct contact information.
Working on a project in the Cape & Islands? Don’t miss our dedicated Cape & Islands Directory for professionals with local expertise.
Featured Projects
Looking for inspiration? Visit our Featured Projects section to explore stunning homes and spaces designed by New England’s top professionals. With captivating imagery and full collaborator lists, these stories offer a behind-the-scenes look at the region’s most beautiful projects.
Blog
Our blog is your go-to for fresh ideas and insight—featuring house tours, project spotlights, trend reports, and design inspiration across every aspect of home living. It’s updated regularly, so be sure to check back often.
As you explore the blog, you will find 3 sections:
Dose of Design: From project spotlights and house tours, to creative design ideas and inspiration, our blog showcases the best of the best in all aspects of home design.
PRELUDE: PRELUDE is a digital preview to BDG’s annual publication, offering a glimpse into what’s to come in the big book. You can find all of the PRELUDE features in full on the blog!
Videos: From behind the scenes footage of high-end projects, to sweeping drone views of spectacular properties, our video content is sure to inspire your next design venture.
The Magazine
For over 25 years, the Boston Design Guide magazine has been a cherished resource for design enthusiasts and professionals alike. Known for its rich storytelling, high-quality photography, and coffee table-worthy presentation, our print publication reaches more than 70,000 readers annually.
Prefer digital? Our online edition delivers the same inspiring content with convenient access on any device.
Get Your Copy
Whether you’re planning your next project or simply seeking inspiration, our annual publication offers pages of vibrant imagery, thoughtful storytelling, and a comprehensive catalog of top-tier design professionals.
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Advertise with Us
Are you a design professional looking to elevate your brand? Boston Design Guide is New England’s first and foremost platform for fine home design. For more than two decades, we’ve been spotlighting the best in residential architecture, interiors, construction, landscaping, home technology, and more—across print, digital, and social platforms.
Why be part of the BDG community? As a BDG client, your microsite listing in our Design Directory enhances your reputation, with page one rankings on search engine results. A top-ranking search presence builds consumer trust, helping you stand out as a premier professional. We bring in over 15K visitors to our website each month, keeping your name top-of-mind for prospective clients.
Plus—we have options for everyone! From getting featured in The Source to Comprehensive Advertising Packages, explore our variety of options to see what works best for your company.
