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Posted Dec 9 at 4:11 PM in by Jen Harvey
We are reaching out to our BDG family to send your support to our friend Nick O’Hara of O’Hara & Company.
Nick’s daughter Caitlin is currently at UPMC in Pittsburgh on life support, waiting at the top of the list to receive a lung transplant. Today their doctor told them, “She’s the sickest person in the United States.” Caitlin is now in her early 30’s; she was born with Cystic Fibrosis and...
Posted Dec 8 at 10:35 AM in by Sandy Giardi
An Insider’s Tour of a Modern, Family-Friendly Home with Kevin Lagassé of The Lagassé Group.
Life and raising a family can breed chaos. In a striking new construction, The Lagassé Group has crafted the antidote: an impeccable, modern sanctuary that unites purity and form with function. Kevin Lagassé, Executive Vice President of The Lagassé Group, explains: “The homeowners needed a space that was...
Posted Dec 6 at 10:23 AM in by Sandy Giardi
If you’re looking to truly elevate a space, there is arguably no single design element that adds impact and beauty like stone and tile. And with the exquisite array of materials on the market today, there are countless ways to up the wow factor in your kitchen, bath, living room or foyer. We’ve sourced today’s most coveted treatments and enlisted some of the area’s leading authorities in natural...
Posted Dec 5 at 2:12 PM in by carly stewart
Potential and current clients often ask Wilson Kelsey Design how to organize their interior design project. The first step to starting your project: Organize the images that inspire you
These top 3 tips for organizing your inspirational design images will:
Help you clarify your vision
Allow you to think more carefully about the functional and aesthetic needs and requirements of your home
Help...
Posted Dec 5 at 10:33 AM in by Jen Harvey
How do you retain the charm and warmth of a lakeside cottage while adapting it for a modern family? That was the task for architect Peter Haig, AIA, of Architectural Design when it came to transforming a small, homey space into a considerably larger home suitable for a 21st-century family.
Haig, whose Canadian upbringing instilled in him a love for the cottage aesthetic, was inspired by the...
Posted Dec 1 at 12:09 PM in by carly stewart
Are you dreaming of a white Christmas?Here’s how you can make your dream a reality with white holiday décor for your home.
Neutral color schemes are making a statement for the holiday season. Your home will stand out even while refraining from the traditional reds and greens and blues and silvers.
Image via Kelley Nan
Keep the decorative theme flowing throughout your household - beyond just the...
Posted Nov 22 at 10:42 AM in by Sandy Giardi
There’s no place like the heart of the home for the holidays.
Architectural Kitchens; interior design by Anthony Catalfano Interiors; built by Kenneth Vona Construction; photo by Richard Mandelkorn
The turkey has been roasting in the oven for hours. The aroma fills the kitchen, mingling with the scent of sage and stuffing, and sweet freshly baked pies. Outside, there’s a chill in the air that...
Posted Nov 17 at 12:12 PM in by carly stewart
Mirror, mirror, on the wall… Or, on the table, on the appliances, you name it. Make sure you are looking your best from all angles because mirrored pieces can be found anywhere and everywhere in home design. If you can pull off this trend, we are sure your home will be the fairest of them all!
(Main Image: Il Decor - Callas Mirror, Tonin Casa)
Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams, Boston – Fall 2016...
Posted Nov 17 at 9:56 AM in by carly stewart
Finding a home is one of the most exciting milestones in one’s lifetime. Finding the home that provides the perfect fit, however, may take some work. “Fixer-uppers” may be the best choice for you if you are searching for a unique home to satisfy your needs or should you plan to resell and upgrade.
Finding the right fixer-upper can be an overwhelming task. Amy Mizner, a Principal of Benoit Mizner...
Posted Nov 15 at 12:53 PM in by Jen Harvey
(Photo: New Seabury Cape Cod Home/Interior Design - Home Life by Rose Ann Humphrey)
Rose Ann Humphrey, Boston-based interior designer and Designer On Call at the Boston Design Center, met with owner of Scavolini Stores’ Italian Kitchen Showroom. Alisha Serras, Owner of Scavolini Store Detroit, Chicago and Washington, DC, opened the newest Italian Kitchen showroom at the Boston Design Center with...