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A Blend of Commercial and Residential Interior Design
I recently completed consulting on a large scale, multi-unit condominium and townhouse project in the Boston area that combined aspects of commercial interior design and residential interior design. Commercial - the project required compliance with fire code and...
Blue Fabric Combinations for a Seaside Setting
As we head towards summer, blue and off-white room schemes are popping up in several of this spring’s interior design magazines. I just put together several blue and white combinations for a living room, dining room and master bedroom for a Cape Cod client who would...
Great Issues of Interior Design Magazine
Two recent issues of Interior Design® magazine are really outstanding. The March issue is the “Big Ideas” issue and features innovation in many aspects of design. From architecture to interior design to product design and new technologies, this issue is packed with...
LED Lighting
I attended a seminar today on LED Lighting at Wolfer’s Lighting in Waltham, MA (part of the Boston Design Week program). Because I work on both new construction and renovation projects, I’ve been keeping up with progress and changes in LED lighting, but it’s always...
Boston Design Week
I’m excited about the calendar of events for Boston Design Week, starting on March 30, 2106. Now in its third year, Boston Design Week keeps getting better and better. Per the Boston Design week web site: “Boston Design Week seeks to increase public awareness and...
Before and After – A Transformation
Many of my interior design projects include exterior renovations, improvements and updates. For example, I just completed a home renovation project with an area builder that transformed a simple, dark, worn out cottage into a bright new home with a traditional...
The Challenge – Choosing White Paint
Since late last year, there has been a lot of buzz (and a lot of blogging) about Benjamin Moore’s Color of the Year for 2016, Simply White. It’s inspired me to write my own blog about white and off white paint selections. Although I don’t spec white colors for...
Tropical Setting
Here’s a look at updates to a residential project on Sanibel Island, in a sunny setting with a tropical vibe. This den serves as an office and as a spot for TV viewing and reading, tucked away from the main section of the home. Rattan furniture with cushions in a...
Recent Granite Selections
Here’s a look at some unusual and beautiful kitchen granite selections for recent kitchen and bath projects I’ve worked on. These granites feature distinct patterns or features with lots of personality. Picasso - tones of deep gray and beige, with a large scale...
Happy New Year – 2016
What’s looking new and fresh for 2016? Off-whites and soft colors for calm and soothing interiors. Patterned fabrics in light, loose and airy designs. Warm wood tones, exposed beams, craftsman built interiors. Honed or leathered stone for counter tops, fireplace...
Winter White Kitchen
I just wrapped up a kitchen renovation project that came together seamlessly. The client and I hit it off right from the start and really enjoyed working together during the design process selecting cabinets, finishes, granite, tile and lighting. The home is an...
Attention to Detail
This summer, and into the fall, I worked on a master bathroom renovation that included many wonderful materials and details. Thanks to careful planning and attention to detail, a simple and utilitarian bathroom was transformed into an elegant and serene oasis....
Read more“Some think a decorator should change a house. I try to give permanence to a house, to bring out the experiences, the memories, the feelings that make it a home.”
– Sister Parish
A Quote About House and Home
Residential designers or decorators definitely help clients change their homes for the better in terms of function and appearance, but ideally also help support and enhance the experiences, memories, emotions, wishes and goals that make a house a home.
Boston Home Décor Show
Looking forward to participating in “The Designer Is In” with the American Society of Interior Designers New England Chapter, at the Boston Home Décor Show, November 19-22 2015. Held at The Cyclorama at the Boston Center for the Arts, the show will feature guest...
Traditional with a Twist
This is a fun, personalized color and fabric scheme for an office in a traditional Colonial home, for a client who loves bright colors and contemporary design elements. The fabrics we’ve selected for window treatments and accents are all fairly traditional, but the...
Talk About Color!
Wow - the color is beautiful out there in New England this fall. In the past few weeks, I’ve had the good fortune to travel through parts of Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, upstate New York and Massachusetts, snapping photos along the way. Last week in the Adirondacks...
Pumpkin Season
Time for leaf peeping drives, mulled cider, mums and pumpkins! What would autumn be without pumpkins and the color pumpkin? It’s actually a great interior color year-round. It makes a beautiful backdrop for gray, beige, brown or black upholstery and accent pieces, and...
Exciting Autumn Colors
Looking ahead to fall, and linking to the current trend in using gray and beige background paint color schemes, I think that plum, purple, russet, deep red and olive green are going to be key this fall. These colors can add beautiful accents via area rugs, pillows,...