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Sometimes the right house isn’t quite the right home…at least not yet. When this family of five found a stately 1900 Colonial on a tree-lined street in Brookline, they knew they had discovered the place where they wanted to put down roots. After years of searching while living in their 1,400-square-foot home in Jamaica Plain, they were finally ready for...

An unmissable view can shape the experience of a home. Whether overlooking a quiet lake, a coastal Cape marsh, or the open ocean, the natural landscape often becomes the property’s greatest architectural asset. At Slocum Hall Design Group, we know some of the best homes don’t sit on beautiful sites—they’re designed around them.  Some of our projects require lakefront architectural...

Not every dream home begins with a custom blueprint. Sometimes, it begins with a house that has great bones but lacks personality. That was the case for this new construction home in Mashpee. Originally built as a spec home, it offered a strong foundation but didn’t reflect the way its new owners wanted to live. They envisioned something warmer, more...

There was a time when homes were designed around separate, highly defined spaces. The kitchen was tucked away from guests, the dining room was reserved for special occasions, and the living room often sat quietly between them. While many families lived that way decades ago, today’s homeowners want something different: spaces that bring people together, not scatter them. Great room...

There was a time when an outdoor cooking area meant little more than a Weber grill tucked into the corner of a deck. Today, homeowners envision and desire something much more ambitious and versatile. Premium outdoor kitchens are now fully integrated living environments that extend the home’s architecture.  At Slocum Hall Design Group, our outdoor kitchen design projects are an...

Designed for longtime clients as a place to gather with family and friends throughout the year, this Orleans lake house was envisioned as a home that felt effortless, relaxed, and deeply connected to its surroundings. Perched prominently on a hill that overlooks the water, the residence was intentionally designed to maximize views from nearly every room, creating a constant visual...

Some homes are built with resale in mind. Others are designed with a much longer horizon. These homes are measured not in years, but in generations.  At Slocum Hall Design Group, we know the most meaningful homes are those that evolve alongside the families who live in them. Legacy home design considers not only how a home functions today but...

On the Cape & Islands, where homes are shaped by the landscape and water, the line between inside and outside has always been intentionally softer than in other regions. Homeowners across the Cape don’t just want a simple deck or patio; they want spaces that function as true extensions of the home. At Slocum Hall Design Group, our approach to...

Low ceilings are a common characteristic of many historic New England homes. At the time, 7-foot ceilings were a practical design choice, helping conserve heat in an era before modern insulation and energy efficiency. While these proportions can create a sense of warmth and intimacy, they may also feel restrictive by today’s standards. Rather than viewing low ceilings as a...