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When building or renovating a home, you may be likely to focus on a dream kitchen or a luxury master suite, but it’s just as essential to consider where your guests will stay when they come to visit. In most homes, guests stay in a bedroom with basic amenities, sharing the rest of the living space with their hosts. However,...

New Year’s Eve, a wonderful time to get together with friends, enjoy some cocktails, and watch the ball drop on TV. Whether you’re hosting a crowd or an intimate dinner for friends, there’s nothing quite like New Year’s Eve at home, especially when you have just the right space for entertaining! Last month we highlighted formal dining rooms, the perfect...

In collaboration with Hampden Design + Construction, we are excited to share our new project in Newton! Situated on a unique lot, this home is undergoing extensive renovation and addition. Video 1 In our first video David Boroknay and David Cohen, of Hampden Design + Construction, walk us through the plans and unique features of this property. Video 2 In...

‘Tis the season. No matter what you celebrate, chances are you’ll be getting together with family and friends over the next few weeks to enjoy a nice meal. At Slocum Hall, we like to focus on the space where you’ll be doing that. Last year we wrote a blog about Formal Dining vs. Casual Eating Spaces and the pros and...

They say home is where the heart is. It is the place from which you grow your life, where friends and family come together, a retreat from the outside world. The kitchen, the center of the home, is a place for gathering, entertaining and sharing a meal; the living area is perfect for hanging out, watching your favorite show, or playing...

Follow the Build  We have had the privilege of working on some extraordinary projects throughout the years – everything from historical renovations to state-of-the-art new constructions, but it’s rare that we get to document a project in detail from start to finish. Slocum Hall Design Group Principal and Owner, David Boronkay, has taken on a major renovation and addition to...

If you were to imagine the perfect spa experience what features would be most important to you? A spacious room clad in natural wood and stone? A large hot tub in which to luxuriate on your own or entertain family and friends? An inviting fireplace and a backdrop of four-season beauty? This is exactly the spa we designed for our...

Embarking on a home renovation or new-build project is an overwhelming, expensive, and time-consuming process. Often homeowners are inspired by their need for a change or by an appealing design but are then surprised by the logistics required to complete the project, like creating proper timelines and project flow. Whether you’re building a new home, adding on, renovating, or remodeling...

At Slocum Hall Design Group, we work in many towns around the Metro West of Boston and beyond. A few months ago, we highlighted some of our favorite projects in Newton, one of our most beloved locations. This month we highlight another three in Newton and, as always, look forward to designing more new homes in this fine city. Residence...