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The entryway of a home sets the stage for what to expect from the rest of the house. Yet too often, one of its most prominent features – the staircase – is treated as purely functional; a necessary means of getting from point A to point B. Stairs have the potential to become sculptural elements, spatial anchors, and even emotional...

For those who are not industry insiders but may be curious, a gut renovation is one of the most extensive forms of home remodeling. It typically means stripping the interior of a house down to its framing and removing walls, systems, finishes, and fixtures to reimagine the space from the inside out.  However, not every home improvement project requires starting...

For decades, the laundry room lived in the shadows, tucked into unfinished basements, repurposed closets, or squeezed into hallways with a bifold door barely shielding it from view; its purpose was purely functional, aside from occasionally scaring Kevin McCallister. But today’s homeowners demand more, and designers of modern laundry rooms have risen to meet that demand. According to the National...

Let’s talk about kitchen hood vents. Sure, they have the practical job of whisking away smoke, but who says that function can’t also elevate the overall design of a space? Gone are the days when a hood vent was just a big chunk of stainless steel hovering over your stove. Today, these kitchen essentials have transformed into stunning design statements....

The Cape and Islands have a design language unto themselves. From Falmouth to Provincetown, from the Bourne Bridge to the tip of Chappy, the various Cape Cod home designs are as iconic as the shorelines. Whether it’s a stately waterfront 10,000 sqft estate or a cozy 19th-century cape-style cottage tucked behind a rose-covered fence, each home tells a story steeped...

We all have memories of kitchens we once loved, spaces filled with character and legacy, built on great times with one another. Whether it was our childhood home, a friend’s kitchen, or even a kitchen used at a vacation in a rental, kitchens can speak to us in a way that other rooms can’t. Whether it’s the social, communal, or...

When designing a home, many of us focus on the larger, more visible spaces like the living room or kitchen, leaving the powder room to blend in. But this small, often-overlooked space could be the perfect canvas for making a bold design statement. With its limited square footage, the powder room offers the opportunity to experiment with vibrant colors, unique...

Boston’s architectural landscape is filled with the works of respected visionaries, and their influence extends beyond grand public/commercial buildings and into residential design. Renowned architects and firms such as H.H. Richardson, McKim, Mead & White, and Shepley, Bullfinch & Richardson set the stage for design aesthetics that continue to shape homes today. The Slocum Hall Design Group, while not so...

Brookline’s rich architectural diversity reflects its long history and evolving design preferences. Anyone in the Greater Boston area familiar with Brookline knows it’s a melting of classic architectural design.  Homeowners in the area have the privilege and the challenge of preserving a wide range of historic styles because each home has distinct characteristics and renovation considerations. Here are some of...