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Soo Nipi House
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A New POV
A modern addition changes a family’s relationship with a classic Victorian house and its landscape.
150 Origin Story
In Wellesley, an all-star design team looks to the property’s history as a guideline for renovation.
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Sand Castle
Built atop a dune, this Cape Cod vacation home turned primary residence offers up fairy-tale views.
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History Reclaimed
Prioritizing sustainability and a connection to the past, one couple realizes their future retirement home in Vermont.
Cover photograph by Trent Bell
One thing leads to another in the suburbs of Boston, where a new landscape turns into a complete home refresh. Here & There
98 Shop Visit
Along the coast of Maine, Mélange Home Shop showcases interior designer Paula Daher’s global, eclectic style.
106 Artistry
Jackie Ranney has found a way to mix her love of nature with her love of art.
The Good Life
197 In the Details
Get up close and personal with craftspeople from three of this issue’s featured homes.
204 On the Market
These three exceptional properties are looking for new homeowners.
210 Design Dispatches
Read up on industry news and mark your calendars with these must-attend events.
214 The Scene
A look back at a host of designrelated events.
224 Last Look
Above the Mass Turnpike, Lyrik’s park plaza strikes a high note.
37 Special Spaces
Polhemus Savery DaSilva returns to a decades-old home to create a whimsical pool pavilion.
48 Designers at Home
David Boronkay’s Newton home highlights a few of his favorite things.
60 Things We Love
Sun, libations, and stylish design set the stage for festive outdoor gatherings.
70 Metropolitan Life
A Boston rooftop terrace wows with vibrant colors and lush plantings that make it feel like an urban paradise.
80 Things They Love
Jenna Talbott chats with Gretchen Rabinkin, executive director of the Boston Society of Landscape Architects.
86 Outside Interest
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113 Gracious Outdoor Living & Landscapes
185 Portfolio of Inspired Renovations
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28 Editor’s Note
220 Resources
222 Advertiser Index
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Welcome
Welcome to the first of what I call our warm-weather issues—and thank goodness because aren’t we ready? I’m always on the hunt for homes that flow effortlessly from indoor comforts to outdoor leisure, and with this issue we rounded up a collection that will have you fantasizing about all those toes-in-the-grass days to come.
What could be better than a luxe Boston apartment, many stories up, with an abundant cutting garden at arm’s reach. I mean, is that not the ultimate? And if the promise of daily fresh flowers wasn’t enough, the design team envisioned an outdoor kitchen, TV, and plentiful seating with a fire feature for extended seasonal use—I could park myself there year-round. Turn to page 70 for more. Or consider the Brookline, Massachusetts, space on page 86, where the designers deftly reworked key areas so that the main living space flows seamlessly onto a terrace with a spa, plunge pool, and infrared sauna.
Visualizing your own outdoor oasis during the fickle days of early spring does require some imagination, but I swear by a brisk walk to jump-start my creativity. And thanks to a thriving landscape design community, our region boasts a remarkable network of green spaces for all to enjoy. I recently had a lively conversation with Gretchen Rabinkin, executive director of the Boston Society of Landscape Architects, for this issue’s Things They Love on page 80, and she reminded me that landscape architecture is all around us. She points out that a landscape designer’s superpower is their ability to design for space that changes over time, naming several major public parks in the Boston area as evidence. “This is essential encouragement as we work to address the impacts of climate change,” she explains.
And there’s no need to wait for warmth to enjoy and learn from the constantly evolving land. I do recommend a good pair of boots, however. For now!
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Contributors
Fred Albert, who wrote Sand Castle on page 164, is grateful to the editor who looked at his resume more than forty years ago and suggested he write about houses. After hundreds of articles and two books, he’s still at it, working from an 1803 cape in coastal Connecticut and a lakeside cottage in Maine. This issue let him indulge his passion for contemporary design. “I loved the way that architect Michael Price anchored the interior with those board-formed concrete walls, giving this brutalist material an organic quality that didn’t look out of place atop a Cape Cod sand dune,” Albert says.
DON’T HATE, COLLABORATE
As any home gardener will attest, weed control can be a losing battle. But Harvard University landscape architecture students Yuqi Zhang and Xinran Ma changed tactics. The two decided to work with, rather than against, the spontaneous plants they encountered, and they detailed their approach in an enchanting picture book geared toward teenagers.
Wonderland of Weeds, which picked up a 2024 American Society of Landscape Architects Student Award, instructs readers to interact with “unloved plants and get their hands dirty” by providing instructions for weedappreciation practices such as cooking and crafting with the plants. Though it exists as a single handmade version for now, should the opportunity arise, Zhang and Ma hope to eventually bring their ideas to a bookstore near you. asla.org
Brian Vanden Brink began photographing architecture and the built environment throughout the U.S. in 1973. Born in Nebraska, he and his wife call Camden, Maine, home. When it came time to capture the pool pavilion in Fish Tale on page 37, it wasn’t the first time Vanden Brink had stepped foot on the property. “I had photographed it many years ago for Polhemus Savery DaSilva, before the pool house and addition were built,” he says. “It was interesting to come back to see how the new structures had been integrated into the existing property.”
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Fish Tale
Polhemus Savery DaSilva returns to a decade-old home to create a whimsical pool pavilion.
Text by ERIKA AYN FINCH
Photography by BRIAN VANDEN BRINK
The pergolas of this pint-sized Cape Cod pool pavilion, furnished by interior designer Carolyn Thayer, shade a dining area (pictured) and outdoor kitchen.
No one would accuse this Cape Cod pool pavilion of being ordinary, even at first glance, but like the Magic Eye pictures of the 1990s, the more you look—or if you tilt your
Like the main house, the pavilion is clad in red cedar that will weather to gray over time. The bottoms of the pergola brackets are held above the bluestone terrace, points out architect John DaSilva, so that the cedar doesn’t absorb standing water and become stained.
head juuuuust so—the more details you begin to see. For instance, did you notice the sharks?
“The homeowners wanted a fun, lighthearted place for entertaining—
“WE WANTED TO MAKE SURE THAT THE PAVILION AND OUTDOOR SPACES FLOWED SEAMLESSLY.”
—Landscape architect Rob Calderaro
something that was consistent with the character of the existing house,” says design principal John DaSilva, referring to the couple who purchased a home his firm, Polhemus Savery DaSilva, designed nearly a decade ago. “They liked the idea
of using whimsical details. If you look at the ends of the rafters and brackets that comprise the cantilevered pergolas, you’ll see shark faces.”
Those parallel pergolas, whimsical elements in their own right, serve a
The outdoor kitchen, with its convenient pass-through to the pavilion’s interior, is equipped with a grill and double burner, sink, beverage and wine refrigerators, and an ice maker.
purpose: they shade the pavilion’s alfresco dining area and kitchen. Inside, the red-cedar-clad structure houses a vaultedceilinged sitting area and a granite fireplace that is visible from the home’s new family room addition, also designed by PSD. (That room’s ceiling trusses also feature, you guessed it, shark faces.)
The entire structure, which DaSilva and PSD senior landscape architect Rob Calderaro both refer to as a “jewel box,” sits in front of a newly built pool with an integrated spa. A bluestone terrace anchors it all. “We wanted to make sure that the pavilion and outdoor spaces flowed seamlessly,” says Calderaro, “and utilizing a consistent paving material, bluestone, inside and outside the pavilion was a big part of making that work.”
When PSD designed and built the original home, those owners elected to use a side yard for outdoor living, leaving the fallow backyard with its fifteen-foot
ABOVE: A piece of driftwood found on a nearby beach serves as the granite fireplace’s mantel. LEFT: On the other side of the fireplace wall is a powder room and storage for cushions and pillows.
ABOVE: The pavilion’s fireplace is purposefully oversized and aligns with windows in the home’s new family room so it can be enjoyed from the home’s interior (and from the pool).
RIGHT: DaSilva says he “tweaked” the tail of the pergola’s rafters to depict hungry sharks. A grid of festoon lights is recessed within the rafters, lending the seating areas a party-like vibe.
slope untouched. The new owners, however, craved privacy that the side yard couldn’t offer, which meant bringing in a lot of backfill to level out the land so it could accomodate the pool and pavilion.
Calderaro says the backyard wound up exceeding his expectations, and DaSilva describes the process as rewarding. “It feels good when a new owner understands what makes a house we created special,” he reflects. “It feels even better when they trust us to be good stewards and extend that character.”
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Every imaginable blueprint has crossed David Boronkay’s desk since he launched his architecture and design firm, Slocum Hall Design Group, in 2013—from a 1930s bungalow to a bona fide neoclassical revival mansion. But none has spoken to him like the down-to-the-studs renovation he completed of his own home in Newton, Massachusetts, a year ago.
The reimagined 1860s farmhouse was every inch a labor of love that served as part design lab, part repository for things he loves—including several Tom Dixon matte-black light fixtures he just had to have.
“Stylistically, my taste skews modern, and I was looking for something more midcentury, but when I saw this property, I knew,” says Boronkay. The home had undergone a nondescript renovation in the 1950s, so everything and anything was on the table.
He immediately decided the two existing buildings, the house and a garage with screened porch, had to be connected. The resulting structure contains a mudroom, kitchen, and
ABOVE: “I’ve always loved black houses, and I just knew it was the right move,” says architectural designer and homeowner David Boronkay, who chose Benjamin Moore Deep Caviar for the home’s exterior. Sapele mahogany posts, steel planters, and brick bollards add contrast. LEFT: Boronkay in front of his uniquely modern walnut pivot door; it’s attached to its steel frame at the top and bottom, with no hinges.
FROM LEFT: The fireplace wall is defined by walnut banding; the bench and mirror have moved with Boronkay several times. The kitchen countertops are Jet Mist, a honed gray granite that looks like soapstone but is more durable, while the upper cabinets are walnut, and the lowers are white lacquer. The family room with its indoor/ outdoor connection (and radiant heat flooring) is Boronkay’s favorite room in the house.
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LEFT: Boronkay connected the garage (front) and house (back) with a structure that contains a mudroom and kitchen. A wraparound ipe deck ties it all together and provides outdoor living space. BOTTOM: Lighting equals drama—even on the garage. A frosted-glassand-steel door adds visual interest to the exterior.
“THE COMMON THREAD BETWEEN AN 1860 FARMHOUSE AND A MODERNIST IDEOLOGY IS A LACK OF ORNAMENTATION.”
—Architectural designer David Boronkay
dining area. It all adds up to a crisp modern farmhouse infused with Boronkay’s aesthetic: a tone-on-tone black-clad exterior and clean-lined interiors he describes as “a little bit Zen and a little bit glam.”
There was no skimping on (minimalist) style. “The common thread between an 1860 farmhouse and a modernist ideology is a lack of ornamentation,” says the designer, “that, and the use of natural, raw materials and a focus on craftsmanship.” To that end, the home’s open plan is sparsely furnished with sophisticated details: walnut cabinetry and cladded walnut beams, black lacquer doors, and intentional pops of indigo throughout. Unexpected touches include a black crocodile-print wallpaper in the powder room and walnut banding on the stairs, which is echoed in the fireplace detail.
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Boronkay says the landscaping was inspired by a palette he had in his mind’s eye. “I wanted it to be natural looking and not overly fussy. I was most specific about the colors, variations on tones of green and red. We planted two Japanese maples as an homage to my mother. It was her favorite tree.”
based firm worked on the project, all taking an active role and designing it in anticipation of the state’s new electrical code. They specified substantial insulation and solar panels to ensure a small carbon footprint for the 3,600-squarefoot home.
Always up for a new challenge, Boronkay says he wasn’t planning to stay more than a few years but admits he’s in no hurry to leave. “I’m dragging my feet. It’s just so comfortable and peaceful. I really love living here.”
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A Boston rooftop terrace wows with vibrant colors and lush plantings that make it feel like an urban paradise.
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The rooftop paradise sports a colorful palette in both the furnishings and the lush plantings. The terrace’s separate areas are marked by ceramic tiles that are surrounded by ipe wood planks.
The inside of this Boston penthouse, featured on the cover of the November-December 2024 issue of New England Home, is a rainbow of color, so it’s no surprise that owners Karen Kames and Chris Gaffney would want their rooftop terrace to look and feel equally vibrant.
Interior designer Robin Pelissier, horticulturist Kerry Preston of Wisteria & Rose, and Sean Reynolds of Woodmeister Master Builders pooled their considerable talents to turn the space into a lush oasis.
The 1,200-square-foot deck holds a series of outdoor rooms for dining, cooking, watching TV, enjoying a cocktail, or conversing in the glow of a sculptural fire feature. Ceramic tiles delineate each
Designer Robin Pelissier created a vibrant palette of pinks, blues, and purples for the furniture. LEFT: By season’s end the pergola will be covered with the bright pink blossoms of the tropical vine mandevilla. The lighting, by System 7 Technology Design, changes color to suit the homeowners’ mood.
ABOVE: The dramatic fire table, Cinta by Lumacast, warms the sitting area so it can be enjoyed even in the cooler months.
“IT’S SO LUSH, DRIPPING WITH FLOWERS AND LIGHTS.”
—Horticulturist Kerry Preston
area, while sturdy ipe wood planks tie it all together.
A black pergola studded with hanging lights that change color to suit the occasion acts as a dramatic entrance to the whole scene. “It’s so lush, dripping with flowers and lights,” Preston says. Each spring, she plants lots of pink mandevilla, a tropical vine that grows quickly, covering the pergola with bright green foliage and flowers that bloom
FROM TOP: The bar/TV area is surrounded by dozens of plantings, from evergreen shrubs to colorful perennials and annuals, many ensconced in planters painted a punchy magenta. The glass tile backsplash of the kitchen area complements the tile used for the base of the bar. Among the many showstopping features of the roof-deck is the wall behind the TV, a handcrafted work by Alex Turco.
from spring to the fall frost.
A pretty shade of sky blue dominates the decor’s palette, from the bar/TV area to the cooking area (where even the grill is blue) to the dining area’s array of stackable Elba chairs from Paola Lenti. In choosing furniture, Pelissier explains, pieces needed to be heavy enough that a gust of wind won’t blow them off the roof, but light enough to be moved. The high-backed wicker-like chairs in the sitting area, for instance, look light as a feather, but Pelissier says they’re crafted of rope-wrapped metal. “Everything is
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weighted, even the pillows on the sofas, to prevent things from flying away,” she explains.
Besides the showy mandevilla, Preston devised a materials palette that combines evergreen shrubs, a range of perennials (including hydrangeas, black-eyed Susans, foxgloves, hollyhocks, peonies, and roses), and a broad spectrum of annuals for continuous
blossoms from spring to fall. “Karen loves to cut flowers,” Preston says. “She can go out there every day and come back in with armloads of flowers for bouquets.”
Here, fifteen stories above the urban bustle, the design team has created a space with nonstop beauty for yearround enjoyment.
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for spring-to-fall color.
INTERIOR DESIGN: Robin Pelissier Design
BUILDER: Woodmeister Master Builders
LANDSCAPE DESIGN: Wisteria & Rose
The Draenert stone-top dining table from Casa Design Group holds a hidden extension leaf that lengthens the table to seat twelve in seconds. Horticulturist Kerry Preston wrapped the space with bright, bountiful plantings
GRETCHEN RABINKIN
champions green space for all. Since 2017, she has served as the executive director of the Boston Society of Landscape Architects, where she also champions the skilled professionals who create our green spaces. The BSLA serves members throughout Massachusetts and Maine, connecting them to their communities through several channels including the annual magazine Fieldbook, a series of walking tours called Inside Out, and, most recently, Fieldday, an in-person annual conference that invites landscape professionals, students, and interested citizens to learn from each other. A trained architect—she earned her undergrad degree from Smith College and master of architecture from Harvard University—who teaches at Amherst College, Rabinkin says she’s always been as interested in the spaces between buildings as the buildings themselves. We recently caught up with her at one of her favorite green spaces, Arlington’s Great Meadows, where she takes daily walks with her equally energetic pup Murphy.
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1. My go-to outdoor accessories…are my Skida hat, Blundstone boots, and Alban backpack. These take me from bike path to meetings to mom-time with the boys and the dog.
2. The last thing I bought for myself and loved…is the iPhone 16 Pro. The camera!!!
3. The best book I’ve read recently…is Daniel Mason’s North Woods. It’s the most creatively composed novel I’ve read in a long time, with gorgeous, textured descriptions of three centuries of a Massachusetts landscape.
4. The best piece of advice I’ve ever received… is not exactly advice but a perspective: as architects, we get to imagine a future that others can’t yet see. It’s a sentiment that I share with my students and often turn to myself.
5. My favorite public green space…This is an impossible question! I’ll give a nod to the spaces that the Big Dig built: the Rose Kennedy Greenway, Piers Park, and Spectacle Island. I remember what that area was like when I lived in the North End in the ’90s: asphalt and cars and the Central Artery’s underbelly. Today they’re embraced as the parks that they are rather than the scars of what they were, evidence that we can create transformative landscapes that are technically challenging, that function as infrastructure, and that are loved.
6. The best gift I’ve given…was a family trip paddling the length of the Loire River in our four-person canoe. We’ve done a lot of river camping in the U.S., but this was the first time that we took the boys abroad for an extended time. The Loire was the center of French civilization 500 years ago, and as an architecture/landscape nerd, it was amazing to experience this region from the river.
7. The best gift I’ve received…When I turned a nice round number not too long ago, my husband gave me a vintage single scull. We named it the Garofalo after its maker, Joseph Garofalo, a Worcester-based boatbuilder who made wooden racing shells for much of the twentieth century.
8. I have a collection of…cookbooks. As an architect, cooking is fabulous. Concept through construction is completed in a few hours at most—a vast improvement over years or decades in my world.
9. An object I would never part with…is my set of old-school drafting tools.
10. A place that means a lot to me…is the Charles River. As a college rower, I first met Boston through the Charles, and for years, this river was my orientation.
11. Some of my best ideas have come from…slow jogs through Arlington’s Great Meadow and the Lexington conservation lands.
12. In another life I would have been…a crew coach.
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Cohesion & Harmony
One thing leads to another in the suburbs of Boston, where a new landscape turns into a complete home refresh.
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JANUS et Cie chairs and a sectional sofa from Rove Concepts hug a Lumacast firepit on the lower-level terrace of this Brookline, Massachusetts, home.
It all started with a spa.
In 2022, Brookline, Massachusetts, homeowners reached out to ZEN Associates for help solving an installation conundrum. But when the landscape architects arrived, they saw options galore around the multilevel site—despite a steeply sloping hill. Ultimately, the design team wound up incorporating a spa, plunge pool, firepit, pergola, dining area, bar, outdoor grill, and living room-like lounge zones, but, perhaps more importantly, they also recognized the property’s potential for indoor/ outdoor cohesion.
TO SET THE STAGE, ZEN ASSOCIATES AND PLATT BUILDERS TURNED THE FORMER TUNNELLIKE FRONT ENTRANCE INTO A BRIGHT AND INVITING ENTRY.
LEFT: Wood slats, an element that appears repeatedly throughout the home, allow natural light to infiltrate the formerly dark front entry. BELOW: By adding wood slats to the foyer, the designers accomplished two things: they obscured the door that leads into the garage and created a mudroom. The table is by Kelly Hoppen.
Out of what Peter White, principal of ZEN Associates, calls “forgotten space,” the designers devised a twoterraced outdoor-living floor plan. Just outside the home’s main living level, a sectional curves around a focal-point fire feature, which is steps from an expansive dining table protected by a Boston Pergolas structure that is lit, heated, and louvered. The sleek, modern spa that started it all is discretely tucked to the side with a plunge pool and sauna close by. Raised beds and planters soften a stark stone wall that desperately needed camouflaging.
Up a level, ZEN transformed the rooftop by adding a seating area sheltered by a cantilevered umbrella. There’s also a petite bar and an outdoor fireplace, all in materials that impart a soothing serenity.
When ZEN suggested bringing the home’s interiors into the dialogue, the clients were enthusiastically onboard. Rina Okawa heads
the ZEN interior
ABOVE: The homeowners opted for artwork rather than a TV above the sitting room fireplace, which is flanked by rift-sawn white-oak cabinets from Steve Adam of Platt Builders. RIGHT: The clients’ existing Design Within Reach chairs in a whisper-pink hue harmonize with gray-washed cabinetry, a collaboration between ZEN Associates and Platt Builders.
design team, and, after sourcing furniture to turn the outdoors into such a personal space, implementing comfort indoors was a snap.
To set the stage, ZEN and Plat t Builders turned the former tunnel-like front entrance located off an alleyway into a bright and inviting entry that beckons visitors. Then it was on to the foyer, where the front door originally opened onto a view of
the garage door. Slatted wooden dividers were employed to fix that issue and create a mudroom.
Steve Adam of Platt Builders crafted the cabinetry throughout the home, including mudroom cubbies that store each family member’s outdoor gear.
In the sitting room, Adam’s cabinets transform bare walls and add storage, bookcases, and a bar behind bifold doors. “Platt was a prime partner,”
Motorized louvers on the dining area’s pergola create just the right degree of shade—and protect the JANUS et Cie table and chairs from rain.
CLOCKWISE FROM RIGHT: The homeowners enjoy a sprawling view of Boston from the comfort of a Gloster sofa shaded by a Tuuci umbrella—both sourced from Casa Design Group—on their rooftop terrace. A spa and an infrared sauna sit outside the home’s main living area. When the sun sinks, lighting along the fence illuminates the upper terrace’s “sunset bar.”
THE DESIGNERS TRANSFORMED “FORGOTTEN SPACE” INTO INTO A TWO-TERRACED OUTDOOR-LIVING FLOOR PLAN.
EDITOR’S NOTE: For details, see Resources.
INTERIOR AND LANDSCAPE DESIGN: ZEN Associates
BUILDER: Platt Builders says White. “A unified vision is important to us on every project. So is harmony, not only from a design perspective, but also when it comes to working as a team.”
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Along the coast of Maine, Mélange Home Shop showcases interior designer Paula Daher’s global, eclectic style.
Text by ERIKA AYN FINCH | Photography by JESSICA DELANEY
Paula Daher had a conundrum. During shopping excursions to places like France and Morocco, she’d inevitably wind up finding the perfect pieces for clients, both existing and future. That was great news for current clients, but she lacked the space to store items for those down-the-road projects.
The Boston-based interior designer was also eager to expand into the Kennebunk, Maine, market, where she has had a second home for the past four years. Ever the entrepreneurs, Paula and her son and business partner, architectural designer Clayton Daher, landed on the idea of a Vacationland retail space that would entice tastemakers with
ABOVE: Paula and Clayton Daher opened Mélange Home Shop in Kennebunk, Maine, last September. LEFT: The shop offers table lamps from Visual Comfort & Co. and rugs from the early 1900s that have been shaved and bleached by artisans in Turkey.
“IT’S ABOUT LAID-BACK LUXURY. IT SHOWCASES THE WAY I DESIGN: A GLOBAL, ECLECTIC MIX.”
—Shop
owner and interior designer Paula Daher
orange 1984 Citroen Deux Chevaux that welcomes shoppers outside the front entrance. “So many people stop by to see the car,” says Paula. “It’s been a huge hit.”
Inside, those shoppers are greeted with tea, coffee, a latte, or a glass of wine, which encourages them to slow down and take in each vignette. Paula describes the space as modern yet comfortable.
“It’s about laid-back luxury,” she says.
“It showcases the way I design: a global,
treasures from their travels and provide space for a second design studio. In September 2024, Mélange Home Shop opened its glass French doors in Kennebunk’s Lower Village.
The 3,000-square-foot space—2,000 for retail, the rest for offices—was originally built in the 1920s and had housed a variety of businesses, from an auto repair shop to a food market, before sitting empty for six years. Clayton renovated the structure while retaining its footprint, exposing trusses, adding a dormer and steel windows and doors, and installing pine-plank ceilings and polished concrete floors. Paula’s husband gifted her with the Hermès-
ABOVE: Clayton, an architectural designer, worked with Reidson Corp and Adams + Beasley Associates to completely renovate the building, adding a dramatic dormer and painting the exterior Benjamin Moore Midnight Oil. Gregory Lombardi Design devised the shop’s front and back gardens. RIGHT: Swivel chairs, racks displaying blankets from Morocco, and an antique table from France cozy up a corner.
eclectic mix.”
Appropriate given the shop takes its name from the French word for “mixture.” On any given visit, Mélange offers antiques and art from France, blankets from Morocco, lighting from Visual Comfort & Co., bespoke upholstered
furniture, case goods, linens, candles, and books galore. In warmer months (the store is open year-round), a garden displays outdoor furniture.
Mélange also highlights Maine artisans; look for rugs, lighting, ceramics, and candlesticks made locally. “We
have met some of the most amazing artists and have had the chance to visit their studios,” says Paula. “We are so excited to be part of this community and share our design aesthetic.”
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Built-in shelves corral trays and candy dishes from Nicolette Mayer as well as ceramics and artwork.
Jackie Ranney has found a way to mix her love of nature with her love of art.
By NATHANIEL READE
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27 Balloons (2023), 60"H x 48"W, marine debris and mixed media.
-Allison Moran
When Jackie Ranney’s son was eight he said to her, “Your generation has left the world a mess.”
She couldn’t disagree. Always an environmentalist, Ranney knew that an aquarium near her home had to perform frequent surgeries on sea turtles because they mistake floating and decaying plastic bags and balloons in the ocean for jellyfish, eat them, and, without help, either die from clogged digestive systems or from starvation because the bags make them unable to dive for food. She knew that mother whales struggled to nurse their young because they were so entangled in thousand-pound globs of discarded fishing nets and other plastic. The questions for Ranney were, what could one person do? And surrounded by such a mess, why make art?
The answers to these questions came to her while walking the beach near her home in Hull, Massachusetts, doing her daily trash pick-up. She noticed that a particular scrap from a fiberglass boat hull, with its blue-green patina, was actually quite beautiful. It dawned on her that rather than dump all that flotsam she’d collected into a landfill, she could use it in her art.
by
CLOCKWISE FROM ABOVE: Cap It (2023), 70"H x 55"W, marine debris and mixed media. Bright and Windy (2024), 50"H x 40"W, marine debris and mixed media. Artist Jackie Ranney collecting and cleaning in Hull, Massachusetts.
Portrait
Kjeld Mahoney
CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT: Go With the Flow (2023), 60"H x 48"W, marine debris and mixed media. Knot Works (2024), 48"H x 48"W, marine debris and mixed media. Ranney in her studio. Rise and Set (2024), 48"H x 40"W each, marine debris and mixed media.
It took Ranney, who grew up outside of Boston and studied at the Walnut Hill School for the Arts in Natick, the University of Redlands in California, and the Sorbonne University in Paris, several misses before she hit on the techniques she now uses. She plasters, glues, and paints strips of mylar balloons, Styrofoam, and fish netting she has gleaned from the beach onto recycled pieces of insulation board, building up layers into ridges and swirls that cast changing shadows in the light—and need to be seen in person to be fully appreciated.
The resulting art is not only pleasing to look at, communicating Ranney’s love for oceans, beaches, and the natural world, but it interacts. Collectors of her art, proud to have turned so many bags of trash into something beautiful, challenge viewers to find the various ingredients that Ranney often lists on the work. Like Where’s Waldo?, searching for that tiny piece of glove, bungee cord, or traffic cone begins a conversation about our own use of balloons or plastic bags, which often results in more people helping to clean up the mess.
EDITOR’S NOTE: To see more of Jackie Ranney’s work, visit jackieranney.com.
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Longfellow Design Build
Longfellow’s approach to creating outdoor spaces is on display at this property overlooking Cotuit Bay on Cape Cod. With a team that includes structural engineers and architectural designers, Longfellow maintained the home’s original footprint to simplify permitting while maximizing views of Cotuit Bay. The design features
several entertainment areas: a shaded canopy, a firepit lounge, a poolside pavilion with marine-grade speakers and a large outdoor TV, an outdoor kitchen, and an indoor kitchen with bar seating. An infinity pool, built with reclaimed foundation stones, merges the property’s historic feel with a practical reuse of materials. By updating
Lynch Landscape & Tree Service, Inc.
Lynch Landscape & Tree is a premier landscape company dedicated to creating and maintaining exceptional outdoor spaces that blend artistry and craftsmanship. Our award-winning Design/Build team specializes in bespoke designs that reflect the unique character of each property. From concept to completion, we deliver unparalleled results, elevating outdoor living to the highest standards.
Founded by Mike and Kelleigh Lynch with just one
pickup truck in Wayland, our company has grown into a trusted name in the industry, known for excellence, attention to detail, and client satisfaction. Our skilled designers, craftsmen, and plant experts offer comprehensive services, including general maintenance, fine gardening, plant health care, tree services, irrigation, tick and mosquito control, snow services, holiday décor, and more. We are committed to transforming your vision into an extraordinary outdoor space.
1 This expansive multi-terraced backyard redefines outdoor living, featuring a full kitchen and dining area, a sport court, a cozy fireplace, a TV, a firepit, and vibrant pollinator-friendly landscaping.
2 An outdoor fireplace with a mounted TV brings the best of both worlds— enjoy the big game while soaking in the beauty of the great outdoors.
3 A sleek gas-powered firepit creates the ultimate cozy centerpiece, inviting warm conversations that linger late into the evening. 4 An enchanting evening aerial view of this space showcases its stunning features, beautifully illuminated by landscape lighting that adds depth and charm to the twilight ambiance.
Elevating outdoor living with bespoke designs and exceptional craftsmanship, we create stunning landscapes that blend artistry with excellence and timeless elegance. Lynch Landscape & Tree Service, Inc. 80 Union Ave. Sudbury, MA 01776 978-443-2626 lynchlandscape.com
ONYX Corporation
Founded in 1980, our family-owned and -operated company has built a respected reputation for quality in design and landscape construction within the Greater Boston community. Throughout our years in business we have created strong relationships with many of the area’s renowned landscape architects and custom home builders. Onyx strives to bring your landscape visions to life, and it is our attention to every detail that puts our craftsmanship above the rest.
Onyx offers a comprehensive range of services including landscape construction and excavation, masonry, lighting, mature tree plantings, landscape maintenance, and orna-
mental plant care. Our team approach, with a multifaceted background in design, management, and construction, paired with our high expectations of craftmanship, is what makes the difference between a good versus great final project outcome.
In addition to our landscape expertise, our diverse background in site work and aggregate production gives us a greater understanding of what happens beneath the surface of the outdoor spaces we create. When you choose Onyx, you not only get an experienced company, but also a full-service team that will be with you throughout your project from start to finish.
1 An ideal gathering space, this fire table area is nestled in a corner of the terrace with a sweeping view of the entire rear yard. 2 This bluestone path leads to a seating terrace that is ‘floating’ on the reflecting pool below. A perfect lounge spot for that morning cup of coffee. 3 The existing bluestone dining terrace seamlessly transitions to a new granite-surround pool area and outdoor entertainment space. 4 A bluestone veneer wall retains the rose garden behind. Built within the wall, the custom granite water fountain provides a lovely bubbling ambient noise.
Paragon Landscape Construction, Inc.
Paragon Landscape Construction’s award-winning landscapes are widely celebrated for combining sheer beauty with ecologically regenerative installations. The firm’s innovative and highly collaborative construction methods cultivate connections between sites and their environments.
Founded in 1992, Paragon has grown to be one of the most trusted and reputable landscape contractors; New England homeowners rely on Paragon for high-quality work and meticulous customer service.
Specializing in landscape construction and maintenance, Paragon serves clients throughout New England and is committed to the aesthetic integrity of every proj-
ect and design. The craftsmanship and strict adherence to performance standards allow Paragon to provide superior workmanship in construction, stonework, plantings, seasonal décor, and property maintenance services.
Paragon collaborates with discerning clients, the most prestigious builders, and landscape architects to create New England’s premier landscapes. Due to an efficient management system, vast resources, and advanced technical knowledge, each project exceeds expectations. With a reputation for executing complex and logistically challenging projects, Paragon has fostered loyal relationships over the past thirty years.
1 This enchanting pastoral retreat boasts a newly designed open area that gracefully harmonizes with the home’s natural materials, featuring a stunning pool ledge. The seamless integration of these elements creates a serene and inviting atmosphere, perfect for relaxation and appreciation of the beauty that envelops it.
2 The historic John L. Gardner Estate inspired the creation of a new outdoor living space, harmoniously embracing the estate’s timeless architecture and rich heritage. 3 A chic oasis, designed for relaxation and gatherings blends a variety of materials like stone, masonry, and metals, is amplified by craftsmanship and style to create the perfect ambiance.
R. P. Marzilli & Company
R.P. Marzilli & Company builds and maintains the finest residential landscapes in New England. Since 1985, our skilled team of landscape professionals has delivered the highest quality and best value for our clients. We partner with design professionals, homeowners, and contractors to bring their vision to life with exquisite craftsmanship and attention to detail. We offer complete site preparation, planting of specimen trees and shrubs, flower and vegetable gardens, lawns and wildflower meadows, irrigation, and landscape lighting. We take care of everything for your landscape.
The dreams of our clients are at the core of what we create, constructing a multitude of specialty features such as pools, spas, waterfalls, outdoor kitchens, fireplaces, and recreation and entertainment areas. Our masonry team
is legendary—building everything from walls, auto courts, patios, and terraces, to steps, walkways, and architectural stonework. The horticulture team excels in the maintenance of fine gardens, lawns, and seasonal flowers, while our certified arborists provide expertise in pruning and health care for trees and shrubs. Finally, with a focus on sustainability, our Botanica Land Care division offers services related to edible gardens, meadows, chicken and goat care, orchards, and ecological land care.
We are dedicated to the daily beauty and long-term integrity of the landscape, always keeping our client’s vision at the forefront. For forty years, it has been our passion to build and maintain the finest landscapes, while dedicating ourselves to the professional growth of our team and the landscape industry at large.
1 Abundant planting surrounds the pool at a coastal home.
2 Lush perennials that border the terrace are enhanced by the colors of the sunrise.
3 A dramatic outdoor living area on a Boston rooftop.
4 Reclaimed granite pavers blend historic character with a contemporary landscape.
Sudbury Design Group
Sudbury Design Group has long been recognized as one of the leading landscape architectural firms in the region, working with discerning residential and commercial clients in the Greater Boston area, and throughout New England, for more than 60 years. We strive to produce spaces that balance form and function and create a harmony between homes and their surroundings, all while keeping the client’s lifestyle and budget in mind.
Our experienced staff of award-winning landscape architects and designers will be available to you from the project’s initial consultation to its completion, ensuring
that we always have a clear understanding of your goals and budget requirements. Through careful planning, site analysis, concept development, design, and drawings, we’ll transform your property into a stunning landscape that is designed exclusively for you.
Whether it’s a small garden landscape, a patio or pool design, or a large-scale construction project, Sudbury Design Group will work with you every step of the way to ensure that the end product exceeds your expectations, is completed on time and on budget, and adds value to your home.
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1 A North Shore Summer home featuring an integrated plunge pool with firepit and pergola. Stone and ipe deck surround frame the space. 2 A sleek yet casual Cape Cod retreat incorporating a lap pool with granite decking and mass planting providing a perch for waterfront views. 3 A backyard entertainment space that provide use of spa, fireplace and outdoor tv while being sheltered by a modern automated pergola. 4 A secluded outdoor room with custom copper therapy spa. The combination of ipe and cedar create a unique deck and privacy screen.
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Through careful planning, site analysis, concept development, design, and drawings, we’ll transform your property into a stunning landscape that is designed exclusively for you.
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749 Main Street – Unit F Osterville, MA 02655 978-443-3638 sudburydesign.com
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The MacDowell Company
The MacDowell Company has been designing and building award-winning landscape projects in the New England area for more than fifty years. Our approach is based on a very clear commitment to excellence in design, craftsmanship, and client experience.
We hold a unique position in the industry because we are able to offer our clientele a comprehensive and complete set of landscape architecture and installation services. A cohesive and seamless design and implementation process is a crucial aspect in not only delivering an unparalleled finished product, but also essential in delivering a truly enjoyable and fulfilling project experience for the client. From an initial consultation through design, permitting, estimating, project management, and construction, our clients build trusting and lasting relation-
ships working with the same MacDowell professionals to reach their goals.
Through the years we have forged relationships with many of the region’s leading architects, designers, and builders. Each project requires an expert level of engagement, analysis, and exploration. Our breadth of experience allows us to deliver a boundless range of creative landscape amenities, from sleek, contemporary statements to timeless New England classics.
At The MacDowell Company we understand that discerning clients demand the utmost attention to design detail, service, and the final installation. Whether it be an intimate garden or a master plan as part of a multifaceted site development, each endeavor undertaken reaffirms our commitment to excellence.
1 A pool and spa are accompanied by custom white coping and pavers to create a resortlike ambiance at this contemporary home. Ipe wood fencing, landscape lighting, lawn, and lush plantings are used to soften the tiered rear yard and maintain the minimalist design intent. 2 A stone pier topped with a seasonal planter anchors the wall and steps to a raised terrace area. 3 A stone outdoor kitchen and bar service the dining terrace of this rural home. A second terrace with a fire table and large umbrella is paired with whimsical plantings that add color and vertical definition. 4 A pool house and outdoor kitchen are laid out symmetrically with the pool and main home to create a strong sense of continuity through the landscape.
ZEN Associates, Inc.
Since 1980, ZEN Associates has been crafting transformative residential environments throughout New England and beyond, guided by a belief in the power of design to reconnect us with nature. As a Design + Build firm, our multidisciplinary team combines landscape architecture, interior design, construction, and maintenance under one roof, ensuring a seamless experience from concept to completion.
Our founding principles are rooted in Japanese design, yet our portfolio is as diverse as our clients’ dreams. Whether you seek a tranquil garden retreat, a seamless indoor-outdoor design, or a bold modern remodel, our
inspired team leverages artistic insight and technical expertise to guide each stage of your project. The result is a balanced, enduring environment that reflects who you are and how you want to live.
We manage every detail in-house, preserving both creative intent and technical integrity. Our clients appreciate the continuity and accountability that come from working with a single, multidisciplinary team. If you’re envisioning a new outdoor oasis or a complete transformation of your home’s interior and exterior, let us show you the difference that mindful collaboration and timetested expertise can make.
1 Our modern garden courtyard complements the architecture and interior design and sets the tone for arrival. The front entry conveys a sense of arrival, an invitation. 2 An elevated fire feature adjacent to a heated pergola extends the use of this space throughout the seasons. 3 The unique use of corten steel and stone masonry creates a lush, private, and safe pool retreat. 4 This traditional Japanese garden and modern viewing room were designed as one. Views of the garden were carefully chosen and framed with purpose and intention for enjoyment all year long.
a Blade of Grass Inc.
We’re 30! For the past three decades, a Blade of Grass has been redefining what it means to be a premier provider of landscape design, installation, and maintenance services.
We thrive on the challenge of working in a field that is equal parts creative, technical, and personal—and always evolving. Every property, whether a city terrace, a formal garden, or a simple perennial border, offers an opportunity to craft something unique and beautiful. A thoughtfully designed outdoor space blends style with functionality, creating a place to connect with nature in everyday life.
We are proud to be locally owned. We have deep roots in the Greater Boston area and are thrilled to expand our services to Cape Cod.
We love what we do and are grateful for the close client relationships that have shaped us into the company we are today.
Sit back and enjoy this private patio complete with a fieldstone fireplace, pizza oven, built-in grill and refrigerator- perfect for making the most of your summer evenings.
Celebrating 30 years of creating and maintaining properties throughout Boston, Cape Cod, and MetroWest areas.
Botanica Land Care
Your home’s outdoor environment is a place of natural beauty and bounty. Botanica Land Care is a fully certified team of Accredited Organic Land Care Professionals in New England who bring gardening and ecological expertise to your home. We’re proud to offer a full-service ecological solution to your landscape needs with a professional touch that’s unmatched in the industry. Our team of expert land-care professionals acts as your guide and best resource to help you reduce your impact on the environment and embrace a sustainable approach to the care of your property.
We are committed to using organic practices, reducing the need for irrigation, and incorporating native plants into your landscape. We offer comprehensive gardening and ecological land care, so you can fully enjoy the benefits of freshly grown food and breathtaking naturescapes right outside your door. Our full range of services include design, installation, and maintenance for edible gardens of vegetables, fruits, and herbs, orchard installation and management, native and pollinator gardens, meadow installation
and management, mushroom inoculation, and chicken and goat care. We design and build custom raised garden beds, compost bins, and pest fencing. Our goal is to provide our clients with a stunning landscape that’s a source of pride and a healthy place for you and your family to relax in, draw nourishment from, and give back to the planet as you embrace a more sustainable lifestyle.
Botanica Land Care brings sustainability to your home with ecological land care, edible gardens, and meadows.
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Coastal Source
With the debut of the revolutionary EVO outdoor lighting line, Coastal Source delivers an elegant fusion of design, technology, and performance. EVO offers unmatched versatility, seamlessly integrating into landscapes and architectural elements while casting stunning, functional illumination.
Every Coastal Source product is meticulously engineered to endure the harshest environments, providing unmatched durability and reliability. From transformative lighting solutions to immersive sound experiences, Coastal Source enhances outdoor living with innovative designs and precision craftsmanship.
Whether you’re a homeowner looking to create a welcoming retreat or a professional seeking high-quality, dependable systems, Coastal Source combines expertise with innovation to redefine and enrich every outdoor space. Learn more at coastalsource.com
“EVO combines elegance, durability, and performance for truly stunning outdoor spaces.”
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Distinctive Pergolas
Michael designed a stunning motorized louveredroof pergola, transforming the client’s sun-drenched patio into a year-round retreat with ceiling fans and outdoor speakers.
Distinctive Pergolas specializes in designing and building custom motorized louvered-roof pergolas for residential and commercial spaces. Established in 2005, our family-owned business offers premium aluminum pergolas, umbrellas, and outdoor structures designed for New England’s climate.
We proudly feature pergola brands manufactured in New England (Sundance) and Italy (Pratic) and serve all of New England, including Cape Cod. Our award-winning installations include Sogno Italian Restaurant, Umbria Steakhouse & MIA Roof Deck, Giana Restaurant & Bar, Russell House Tavern, Van Rensselaer Raw Bar, among many high-end commercial and residential projects.
Led by Michael Egasti, an engineer with a passion for innovation, our in-house design and installation teams collaborate with architects, builders, and designers to
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Parterre Garden Services
Your outdoor spaces are not merely a collection of beautiful plantings; they are a personal expression of who you are, how you live, and what you value most. Over the last 25 years Parterre has assembled a talented group of designers, artisans, craftspeople and horticulturists to handle every aspect of your landscape needs. Just as a well-designed garden reveals different splendors through the changing seasons, true fine garden care has many dimensions that require different kinds of expertise.
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“Chestnut Hill Parterres”— this property offers year round interest with a dazzling array of spring bulbs, summer flowers, shrubs and trees that feature vibrant fall colors, along with a variety of evergreens.
Our service areas include Boston and surrounding suburbs, Cape Cod, Maine and New Hampshire. Call us today at 617-492-2230 to set up a free consultation. Let us show you the difference Parterre can make!
Soake® Pools
You’ve been dreaming about owning a pool or a hot tub for years, but you just haven’t been ready to dive in yet.... A plunge pool is the perfect hybrid!
Soake® Pools are revolutionary, space-saving pools that combine the best of a pool and a hot tub, install in just days, and provide year-round enjoyment. The 7’ x 13’ size allows the pools to fit perfectly into small spaces, but they can hold their own as the focal point or gathering place in an expansive backyard.
Our highly engineered precast concrete pools are handtiled in a controlled environment before they are delivered, minimizing on-site work and resulting in a faster project. Redesigning your outdoor living space? Plunge pools round out any luxury patio design and complement outdoor spaces with firepits and kitchens.
Excellent customer service is important to us, and it is always our priority. Soake Pools are made in New England and delivered throughout the United States.
Soake Pools are revolutionary, space-saving pools. Small pools. Big benefits.
Julie Murphy and her team at Designer Draperies of Boston are always willing to go the extra step to ensure CHID clients are completely satisfied. They mae the window treatment installation process easy, clean and, most importantly, professional to a degree of perfection. It has been a pleasure working with them for the past 3 years.
~ Cynthia Hayes, Cynthia Hayes Interior Design
A landscape design team took great care to make sure all of the plantings— indoors and out—in this suburban home were safe for an active family's menagerie of pets. See the story on page 150.
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The mudroom’s granite floor, which is one step down from the dark-stained oak floor of the kitchen, continues to the walkway and patio outside. FACING PAGE: The fluted column of the porte cochere is the starting point for the granite walkway to the new entry. Fencing screens the walk from the patio, and floor-to-ceiling glass panels from the second-story home office offer a bird’s-eye view of everything.
A New POV
A modern addition changes a family’s relationship with a classic Victorian house and its landscape.
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Photography by NAT REA
including in the alcove of the
indicate where refrigerator drawers are concealed in the base.
The Covid-19 pandemic changed many an attitude toward home and everyday life. For husband-and-wife empty nesters, who had raised a family in an 1840s Victorian house that has all the architectural flourishes of that genre, it awakened a yearning for something new—very new.
“During Covid, their four adult children came home with partners and friends,” says William Ruhl, principal at the architectural firm Ruhl | Jahnes, who worked closely with the owners to design a striking modern addition to the rear of their historic house in a Boston suburb. “The husband is a
ABOVE: The kitchen has ample prep space with two full islands and a console counter along the back wall. RIGHT: A nearby powder room also got a modern makeover with a sleek wall-mounted sink and honeycomb tile from Ann Sacks. FACING PAGE: Interior designer Stephanie King embraced red, a favorite color of the homeowner. “It became the neutral color in the family room,” she says,
built-in cabinetry. Thin metal pulls
“The new area is clearly its own space, but while the design languages are different, the message is seamless.”
—INTERIOR DESIGNER STEPHANIE KING
talented cook,” says Ruhl, and the prospect that family gatherings would continue post-pandemic prompted him to replace the small, dark 1970s kitchen with a chef’s dream space.
He and his wife were looking for an open plan that would include a family room, dining area, and new entry and mudroom. Key to realizing Ruhl’s minimalist design are the ten-foot-high glass panels made by Panoramah!, a Portuguese manufacturer of structural glazing. Finished with zinc siding and a flat copper roof, the addition is distinct from the peaked gables and stained glass of the existing
house, while it creates a harmonious connection to the handsome expanded patio and garden.
“This was an introduction to a new lifestyle,” says interior designer Stephanie King, who worked with the homeowners on furnishings inside and out.
The renovated space measures just 260 square feet but delivers a lot of newfound living capacity thanks to the thoughtful layout and the judicious inclusion of built-in storage. As part of the project, the team redesigned and expanded a home office/ studio above the kitchen and updated the primary suite in the original Victorian.
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A cantilevered wall-mounted bench and custom table and chairs are true to the modern theme in the dining area, which looks across the patio to a renovated Victorian carriage house on the property. The flat copper roof defines the addition, while the dining room’s walls of glass blur the lines between indoors and out.
A bookcase, one of many that hold the homeowners’ extensive collection of titles, shields the dining area from the mudroom.
The contrast between old and new is especially appreciated in this view of the back of the house. Made of poured concrete and topped with granite, “the firepit is the heart of the garden,” says landscape designer Jen
To the left is a full outdoor kitchen. The porte cochere is to the right.
Stephens.
Additional bookcases were added to the primary bedroom, where the red color theme continues in rugs, bedding, and accessories. FACING PAGE, TOP TO BOTTOM: The roof was raised on the home office where more floor-to-ceiling glass panels provide a view of the sharply peaked gables of the 1840s Victorian. The primary bathroom is updated with a custom vanity in the same style and material as the new kitchen and family room cabinetry.
Not only do the clean lines of modern design stand in contrast to the embellishments of Victoriana, but each mode requires a particular kind of craftsmanship. “We as a company do very well with this,” says Amanda Gross, project manager for Sea-Dar Construction, who did the renovation.
“We like preserving historical elements, and we have a lot of experience in places like Beacon Hill integrating old and new.”
King used form, color, and texture to bring an inviting comfort level that is in accord with the welcoming interiors of the existing home. “The new area is clearly its own space,” says King, “but while the design languages are different, the message is seamless.”
Now, the main entrance to the house is through the new mudroom, outfitted with game-changing custom storage to contain footwear, coats, and gear. The mudroom’s flooring is granite, which continues into the dining area as well as the outdoor walkway and patio, emphasizing the indoor/outdoor connection.
Jen Stephens, principal at Matthew Cunningham Landscape Design, oversaw the garden and patio design. The clear path from the distinguished nineteenth-century porte cochere to the new entry
is defined by fencing on one side, the Victorian facade on the other, and the modern addition ahead.
“The challenge was to make the Victorian blend with the modern style,” says Stephens. In the evening, the sleek addition glows like a giant lantern against a backdrop of historic architectural charm. If found apart, these might be incompatible elements, but together, under the stars, they are quite simpatico
EDITOR’S NOTE: For details, see Resources.
Nighttime views demonstrate how the light from inside the addition gives a warm glow to the patio. Linear lighting tucked into the overhang of the flat roof provides subtle illumination on both sides of the glass.
FACING PAGE: A two-story stained-glass window, original to the Victorian house, is visible above the fencing that separates the walkway from the garden.
ARCHITECTURE: Ruhl | Jahnes
INTERIOR DESIGN: Stephanie King Design
BUILDER: Sea-Dar Construction
LANDSCAPE DESIGN: Matthew Cunningham Landscape Design
A corner of the new family room features a custom console table, a lamp from Bunny Williams Home, a vintage Audubon print, and curtain fabric from Schumacher. FACING PAGE: The new mudroom is inspired by a classic tack room—a reference to the client’s love of horses; the paneling and cabinetry are Douglas fir, and the flooring is Belgian bluestone.
Origin Story
In Wellesley, an all-star design team looks to the property’s history as a guideline for renovation.
Text by ALYSSA BIRD
Photography by READ M C KENDREE/JBSA
Styled by MATTHEW GLEASON
CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: As part of the renovation and expansion, architect Mike Tartamella designed a new garage and connector that look as though they could have always been there. In the living room, designer Katie Rosenfeld paired a custom sofa wrapped in Schumacher velvet and Samuel & Sons fringe with a pair of wing chairs, also upholstered in a Schumacher print. The living room walls feature a sumptuous bone-inlay wallcovering from Schumacher.
It’s not uncommon for older homes to have seen their fair share of renovations, but there comes a point when numerous modifications can do more harm than good. Such was the case with this 1930s Wellesley, Massachusetts, property, which the team at Patrick Ahearn Architect was tasked with renovating for longtime clients. “It’s a nice example of a colonial, but several additions had created a maze of spaces and level changes,” explains architect Mike Tartam ella. “Our objectives
“THIS IS THE HOUSE where everyone congregates, so the clients wanted it to be beautiful without being overly fancy.”
—Interior designer Katie Rosenfeld
were to take cues from the scale and massing of the original structure and rework the floor plan to accommodate the way we live today.”
After stripping the additions— which accounted for a large portion of the residence—the firm expanded the original structure by 2,500 square feet across three levels. On the main floor, the den, living room, and dining room are the only spaces that remain within the existing footprint. Two main circulation paths on this level encourage easy flow while allowing for more natural light. Aside from a new kitchen, family room, screened porch, mudroom, and garage, there are a host of lower-level spaces, including a game room, a media room, and a guest suite. Upstairs, four existing bedrooms are joined by a new office as well as a bunk
ABOVE: A Scalamandré wallpaper provides an unexpected pop in the dining room; the sideboard, lamps, and art are all vintage.
LEFT: Custom chairs surround a table from Hickory Chair.
room and hangout space for the couple’s three boys.
But catering to the needs of an active family wasn’t the only mandate Tartamella had to address. The wife, a veterinarian, and the rest of the family are animal lovers, counting dogs, cats, chickens, and goats among their pets. Therefore, careful attention was paid to the comfort and care of the animals, from the chicken coop to the tricked-out kennel complete with a kitchen.
“The addition bisects the lot, with a yard for the animals on one side and a patio on the other that’s perfectly positioned for entertaining,” notes Tartamella, who worked with builder Doug Whitla and Sudbury Design Group principal Michael Coutu to make the most of the undulating one-acre site.
ABOVE: A stained oak island topped with Imperial Danby marble lends warmth to the kitchen. LEFT: Waterworks tile and Benjamin Moore Chimichurri spice up the pantry with its hammered polished-nickel sink from Native Trails. FACING PAGE: For casual meals, the family gathers in the kitchen where custom Lee Industries chairs upholstered in a Lisa Fine Textiles fabric rest on an antique rug from Landry & Arcari Rugs and Carpeting.
Game night takes place around a Theodore Alexander table in the oak-paneled den, which is lit by a ceiling fixture from The Urban Electric Co. Three desks—one for each of the clients’ children—are built into the paneling and can be closed when not in use.
“The expansion required hammering ledge and building a retaining wall,” explains Coutu. Once Whitla’s team constructed the wall, Coutu selected a stone veneer that would provide the illusion that it had always been there. “One of the biggest challenges of this job was incorporating new elements into an old site,” says Whitla. “We tried to maintain the feeling of an old property.”
The same goes for the inside, which, according to Tartamella, “looks like it could be original.” He collaborated with designer Katie Rosenfeld on everything from materials to kitchen and bath layouts. “This is the house where everyone congregates, so the clients wanted it to be beautiful without being overly fancy,” says Rosenfeld. “And with boys and animals running around, the materials need to be hardworking.”
Color and pattern abound, with an upbeat palette that runs the gamut from
ABOVE: Rosenfeld turned down the volume in the primary bedroom, where wallpaper from Brunschwig & Fils makes a quiet but strong statement. LEFT: The wife’s closet is layered with a vintage chair from Hickory Chair and an antique runner from Landry & Arcari Rugs and Carpeting. FACING PAGE: In the primary bath, the vanity, designed by Rosenfeld and built by Triple Crown Cabinet & Millwork, is topped with Calacatta Oliva marble.
ABOVE: Michael Coutu overhauled the one-acre property, designing a patio and creating a new plant scheme that’s safe for the family’s animals. RIGHT: Barn doors lead from the garage to the kennel area, which is complete with a kitchen for the animals; the flooring is a durable Belgian bluestone, the countertops are soapstone, and the cheerful paint color is Farrow & Ball Babouche. FACING PAGE: In the sunroom, a sofa from Serena & Lily and a table and chair by Thomas O’Brien for Century make for an inviting sitting area.
rich jewel tones to more unexpected pops of mustard and red. “The only room that differs is the primary suite, which is very ethereal,” says Rosenfeld, whose inspirations include an English country house and a gentleman’s farm. “It’s Ralph Lauren meets the Cotswolds.”
Custom furnishings are paired with vintage artwork, antique rugs, and contemporary lighting. “The clients wanted a simple, comfortable house,” says Tartamella. “And now it feels like one cohesive thought.”
EDITOR’S NOTE: For details, see Resources.
ARCHITECTURE: Patrick Ahearn Architect
INTERIOR DESIGN: Katie Rosenfeld & Co.
BUILDER: Whitla Brothers Builders
LANDSCAPE DESIGN: Sudbury Design Group
Set 100 feet above Cape Cod Bay, this 6,500-square-foot house hunkers into its setting, abetted by nearly three acres of naturalistic grounds designed by landscape architect Kris Horiuchi.
“Wherever you are—in the house or on the decks—you always feel connected to the native coastal landscape,” she says.
Sand Castle
Built atop a dune, this Cape Cod vacation home turned primary residence offers up fairy-tale views.
Text by FRED ALBERT
Photography by TRENT BELL
Produced by KARIN LIDBECK BRENT
Peering demurely over clumps of bayberry and beach grass atop a Cape Cod sand dune, the vacation house that architect Michael Price designed for a pair of longtime Boston-area clients would be easy to miss at first glance. Standing a single story and wrapped in glass, it blends into its surroundings like driftwood on the beach. Step inside, however, and it feels like you’ve ascended to heaven, with panoramic vistas of sea, sand, and sky in nearly every direction.
CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT: The concave entry draws visitors in while sheltering them from the prevailing winds. The casual seating area at the far end of the common area is dubbed “the screened porch” because it projects into the landscape and is flanked by retractable doors for cooling cross ventilation. The common area is covered in heated concrete floor tiles and wrapped in scenery, interrupted only by interior overhangs that shield the sun and establish cozy areas within the open floor plan.
The husband, a venture capitalist, is an accomplished musician and early bird, while his wife is an academic, writer, and night owl. To accommodate both, Price laid out the house like a V, with public spaces in the middle and his-and-her suites at either end. The wife’s research-strewn lair offers sweeping views up the coastline to the north, while the husband’s soundproof sanctuary overlooks the
expansive waters below. Guest suites for their children and grandchildren are tucked into the spacious daylight basement below.
While Price’s design maximizes the views, it’s also attuned to the setting’s harsh climatic conditions, which include pounding rain, saltwater, wind, and sun. “That’s a brutal environment for buildings,” observes the architect, who shielded the entry
“WE WERE VERY CONSCIOUSLY TRYING TO FIND WAYS TO BRING NATURAL LIGHT INTO THE HOUSE BUT IN A CONTROLLED MANNER , SO IT WASN’T OVERPOWERING.”
—ARCHITECT MICHAEL PRICE
LEFT: Plump, sinuous seating from Edra helps offset the living room’s angular lines and concrete wall, which is inset with niches for firewood and art. “We wanted to play with the plasticity of the concrete,” architect Michael Price says. BELOW: Hallways are consigned to outer walls, to take advantage of the views. The owners love the way the hall’s curved corner plays off the home’s linearity.
from prevailing winds and incorporated broad, sheltering eaves to help shade the interior (and hide a rooftop solar array).
Those eaves also protrude inside, lowering the ceiling height around the perimeter of rooms to mitigate heat from the sun and establish cozy, sheltered seating areas within the open plan. Clerestories above these overhangs bounce sunlight onto the ceiling, filling the rooms with indirect light. “We were very consciously trying to find ways to bring natural light into the house but in a controlled manner, so it wasn’t overpowering,” Price says.
DURING THE PANDEMIC , THE OWNERS RETREATED TO THE HOUSE AND LIKED IT SO MUCH , THEY MADE IT THEIR PRIMARY RESIDENCE .
The exterior is clad in ipe, a Brazilian hardwood that was left to weather naturally. “It’s super durable and unaffected by salt air,” notes the architect, who directed the builder, Thoughtforms, to install it in a narrow board-and-batten pattern resembling corduroy. “We really like the texture of it and the shadow play when the sun is raking across it,” Price says.
Inside, rugged concrete walls anchor nearly every room. “It was an opportunity to do something that looked very modern and would stand up really well to the elements,” says Price. The concrete forms were lined with rough-hewn boards,
The kitchen’s contemporary lines are warmed by a white-oak acoustical ceiling and matching cabinets topped with Caesarstone. Ventilation equipment is concealed within a concrete wall that looms over the powerhouse gas range, which the husband commandeers most of the time.
CLOCKWISE FROM ABOVE: The husband’s bedroom overlooks the water to the west; plantings were carefully positioned to preserve privacy while enhancing the view. The adjoining music studio has an acoustical ceiling and wall panels to counteract all the hard surfaces, including the concrete fireplace, which features a decorative control joint over the hearth in lieu of a mantel. A white-bronze vessel sink from Infinite Fitting rests atop a slab of live-edge honey locust in the powder room off the kitchen.
allowing the texture of every plank to become imprinted on the finished masonry. “You can see the grain of the wood, and it just has the feel of a natural material,” observes Thoughtforms principal Mark Doughty, who offset those monolithic slabs with warm wood ceilings, windows, and cabinets.
During the pandemic, the owners retreated to the house and liked it so much, they made it their primary residence. “When you’re in the house you feel connected to the outside,” says the wife. “And it’s an equal partnership: the land is just as unique and beautiful as the house is.”
EDITOR’S NOTE: For details, see Resources.
ARCHITECTURE: Michael Price Architects
BUILDER: Thoughtforms
LANDSCAPE DESIGN: Horiuchi Solien
HistoryReclaimed
Prioritizing sustainability and a connection to the past, one couple realizes their future retirement home in Vermont.
Text by ROBERT KIENER | Phot ography by JEN CYPRESS
Interior designer Vanessa Elliott chose low-profile, neutralcolored furnishings, such as leather wingback chairs from Lee Industries, a Loloi area rug, and stonewashed linen curtains that would not conflict with the living room’s two-story fieldstone fireplace—or the view.
Visual Comfort & Co. pendants illuminate the kitchen’s walnut-butcherblock-topped island. A custom plaster hood blends seamlessly with the surrounding plaster walls and ceilings. FACING PAGE: A lowslung Four Hands coffee table anchors a cozy sitting area in front of the living room’s freestanding fireplace.
When Quechee, Vermont-based builder Jamey Ennis got a call from a California couple who wanted his help with what they called “the reconfiguration” of a nearby house they’d just bought as their future retirement home, he didn’t hesitate. “I knew the house so well,” he says. “My uncle had built it several decades ago, then lived in it. I’d even worked on it when I was in college. I jumped at the chance to help.”
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THE OWNERS ASKED US TO USE AS MANY EXISTING AND RECLAIMED MATERIALS AS POSSIBLE .”
—Builder Jamey Ennis
The 6,000-square-foot, four-bedroom home in Hartland, Vermont, comprised of two reclaimed post-and-beam barns and a two-story saltbox, is a testament to the late Dana Ennis’s craftsmanship and fondness for history and details. Says the wife, “We fell in love with the home’s specialness—its bones, its sense of history—and while we wanted to make some changes to reinvigorate the house, we wanted to keep its essence. We were excited that Jamey would bring a unique combination of connection and continuity to the project.”
Major changes included an expanded primary suite, featuring laundry and sitting areas, in one of the post-and-beam portions of the home, a redesigned living room in the saltbox section, and a
ABOVE: The exterior features new landscaping, a new walkway, and a new shed roof over the front door. RIGHT: Local furniture maker Terrance Kelly’s reclaimed-wood vanity is topped with a vintage marble vessel sink in the main-floor powder room. FACING PAGE: The dining room also reflects the owners’ commitment to sustainability with a table local craftsman John Sherwood made using wood from a decommissioned barn.
CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: Several metal pieces in the home, such as the kitchen table’s base, were handmade by artist Jeff Weisheipl from iron found elsewhere in the house. In the kitchen, a cabinet to the left of the farmhouse sink conceals an integrated panel-front Sub-Zero refrigerator. The designers reconfigured what was originally a back staircase into a spacious, muchneeded pantry featuring wine racks and shelf brackets made from reclaimed iron.
new kitchen and walk-in pantry in the second barn. Burlington, Vermont, interior designer Vanessa Elliott came onboard and helped the owners realize their vision. “They wanted a strong interconnection between the inside and the outside,” she explains. “The goal was to create special interior spaces that don’t compete with the picture-postcard views of the exterior grounds.”
The homeowners were determined to make the redesign as sustainable as possible. Their plans
called for heat recovery ventilation and new solar panels to warm the home and supply the radiant floor heating system. In the kitchen, they chose a Wolf induction range instead of gas, and they sought out local craftsmen, furniture makers, and ironworkers. “We hope to get off the grid completely one day, and this is a good start,” says the wife.
“The owners also asked us to use as many existing and reclaimed materials throughout the house as possible,” says Ennis. For example,
ABOVE: In one of the home’s two timber-framed portions, the owners transformed what had been a large game room into a primary suite.
RIGHT: The suite’s closet includes his-and-hers shelving and drawers and a comfy window seat. FACING PAGE: A guest bathroom features a freestanding hammered-copper tub and matching undermount sinks with a quartz countertop. Walls are clad in porcelain tile, and the floor is soapstone.
Sunapee, New Hampshire, metal fabricator Jeff Weisheipl was able to recycle a hand-forged iron ladder from a barn loft into a table base, shelf supports, and a wine rack. And local artisans built a bed and a dining table from reclaimed barn wood.
Instead of replacing the African cherry floors that run throughout much of the home, Elliott had them stripped and restained. She also chose to use cork, another sustainable material, for flooring in the new gym and refinished the concrete floor in the basement instead of replacing it with wood.
One of the owners’ favorite transformations is a semicircular sitting area behind the massive freestanding stone fireplace in the living room.
“This space used to house a koi pond and now, thanks to our skilled team of designers, artisans, and builders, it’s a spectacular spot to sit, relax, and look out at our distant views of the Connecticut River Valley,” says the wife. “We love it.”
EDITOR’S NOTE: For details, see Resources.
INTERIOR DESIGN: Elliott | Meyers Design
BUILDER: Ennis Construction
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Portfolio of Inspired Renovations
NS Builders, LLC
“Transforming this loft was about more than just a renovation; it was about elevating its soul while honoring its industrial roots.”
The Challenge
When we were approached to transform this Cambridge loft, we were tasked with balancing the raw, industrial charm of the existing space with a modern, elevated design. The challenge? Preserving the integrity of the open-plan layout while introducing sophisticated finishes that would breathe new life into this historic industrial building. The structure, with its soaring ceilings and exposed beams, needed both thoughtful integration of natural light and a cohesive layout that would suit the modern homeowner’s lifestyle.
The Turning Point
The key turning point in this renovation came when we decided to embrace the loft’s industrial character while pushing the boundaries of contemporary design. By opening up the kitchen and dining areas, we created a flow that invited natural light to flood the space. A striking contrast emerged as sleek, minimalistic cabinetry in the kitchen was paired with the building’s steel framework and raw materials. This allowed us to highlight the loft’s best features without compromising the practicality of everyday living.
The Elements
The elements that define this transformation include a sophisticated blend of textures: from the warm, natural wood flooring to the clean lines of custom cabinetry. The design strategically incorporated modern finishes while respecting the industrial roots of the space. By introducing bespoke lighting and maximizing open shelving, we created a functional yet visually striking space. The large windows allowed us to highlight the expansive view, bringing the outdoors inside and offering a serene escape in the heart of the city.
NICK SCHIFFER
Portfolio of Inspired Renovations
Sudbury Design Group
Sudbury Design Group
740 Boston Post Road
Sudbury, MA 01776
749 Main Street – Unit F Osterville, MA 02655
978-443-3638
sudburydesign.com
The Goal
Our client sought to create a complete entertainment space in the backyard with easy access from the main house kitchen and living area. The exterior space wish list included a complete outdoor kitchen, a dining terrace, a raised gunite spa and gas fire feature, a covered louvered pergola with a built-in privacy wall, and a sitting terrace. The desired style was clean and modern yet casual.
The Challenge
The site was small with a play lawn that the client wished to preserve. Access to the rear yard from the house was from an existing side deck and not direct. The primary challenge was to create the proper flow between design elements while providing year-round functionality, cohesive yet separate spaces, and privacy to the remaining yard. The south-facing yard also required a shade element from the sun.
The Elements
We used bluestone and marble paving to connect the different spaces while introducing sleek black and natural Ipe elements in the pergola and privacy wall, outdoor kitchen surround, and expanded deck off the house which included new access doors to the yard. A raised spa with a stone surround and fire element along with a wood-burning fireplace and privacy planting compete the space. Sun shades for the kitchen and dining areas connect the design elements.
The Summary
The project successfully combines the design elements through a cohesive scheme and use of materials. Functionally, the outdoor kitchen offers a professional cooking experience for year-round use. The pergola’s motorized louvers and the matching sun sails provide necessary shade as well as rain protection. The raised spa and gas fire trough along with the stone fireplace warm the summer and winter nights creating a true indoor/outdoor experience.
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Vani Sayeed Studios, LLC
The Starting Point
This classic 1920s English-style Tudor, a stunning property perched on top of a hill, allowed plenty of beautiful natural light into the home. The clients, a family of five with two dogs, were looking to renovate and update their home. The goal was to fix the interior architecture by moving walls and raising ceilings while simultaneously restoring some of the original architectural details and adding a few key elements to elevate other spaces.
The Challenge and Turning Point
The clients desired a cozy and comfortable sunroom, a hangout space that overlooked the gardens, just past the dining room. We removed the existing misaligned sloped ceiling in the sunroom and raised the ceiling, then added a soft curved arch to transition from the sunroom to the dining room. To maximize the space, we proposed a builtin and designed a daybed with bookcases flanking both sides. It’s the perfect nook for reading and relaxing. A pair of armless slipper chairs and a travertine-topped coffee table sit opposite the built-in unit. The homeowners are avid gardeners and wanted to bring the outside in. We used this as our inspiration for the color and overall theme of the décor. This multilayered space, which incorporates a variety of materials, patterns, textures, and finishes, is inviting and comfortable, a casual and stylish space for the family to enjoy.
The Summary
This project was a collaboration between client and designer based on a mutual love of beautiful old homes and nature. Vani Sayeed Studios had the privilege of working with this family to create a welcoming and comfortable gathering area in their sunroom. It is the most sought-after spot in the house by everyone including the dogs!
Installations Plus
The Goal
Transform a dark, windowless 1970s lower-level bathroom into a luxurious, inviting, and spacious spa-like retreat, while maintaining storage and accommodating aging-in-place needs.
The Challenges
This long, narrow bathroom lacked windows, proper ventilation, and lighting. Its concrete floor complicated leveling the floor with adjoining rooms, and a central steel beam further constrained the space.
The Solution
To reimagine the space:
• The entrance was extended by two feet, allowing the door to open fully and adding room for a storage dresser.
• The shower was opened up by removing the curb and side jambs, trenching the concrete for a sleek linear drain and lower floor height.
• Thoughtful features included a floating footrest,
recessed storage for toiletries, and minimized ceiling beam framing.
• Recessed lights and smooth plaster created a higher, brighter ceiling, while a vented fan eliminated odors.
• Heated flooring added warmth, and a floating vanity provided storage without crowding the space.
• Seamless plumbing panels replaced unsightly access panels for a polished, cohesive look.
The result? A stunning modern bathroom that feels spacious, functional, bright, and indulgent.
The Goal
Improve form and function in an 1890 urban carriage house kitchen to create a cozy, elegant feeling in a modern traditional style.
The Must-Haves
New island with increased functionality. More breathing room in the dining area. Beautiful furnishings with textiles in shades of green. New lighting and plumbing fixtures. Restore original wood ceiling.
The Summary
Banquette seating was removed and cabinets to the right of the sink were reconfigured to expand the dining area. Orientation of the soft green island was flipped creating a focal point to the front door. Cabinets went from bright white to off white. Lighting and plumbing fixtures in brass tones create warmth. Pendants over the island introduce a bit of bling. Window valances with meandering vines reflect the garden view.
LW Interiors
LINDA WEISBERG
Sordan Construction
The Starting Point
The homeowners initially came to Sordan Construction for a kitchen renovation because of our dedication to innovative design, use of smart technology and exceptional materials, and unsurpassed craftsmanship. After presenting solutions that addressed their unique wishes, needs, and goals, they decided on a full-house revitalization to create their dream home.
The Must-Haves
The new home needed to reflect the family’s cultural heritage and love of entertaining, contemporary design, and modern technology. From expanded living spaces, sleek cabinetry, and modern amenities to a striking entertainment area with a custom solid stone bar with programmable lighting and display stone slabs, Sordan checked all the boxes.
The Challenges
The stone bar and display slabs were extremely heavy, and a front addition needed to be structurally independent from the house. Sordan added customized structural supports from the building’s basement to accommodate the additional weight from the stone and give the addition the support it required without compromising appearance.
Sordan Construction 809 Turnpike St. Unit 201/203 North Andover, MA 01845 978-429-3799 sordanconstruction.com
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IN THE DETAILS
The Good Life
ON THE MARKET • DESIGN DISPATCHES • THE SCENE
Origin Story, page 150
When it came time to envision a new mudroom for a 1930s residence in Wellesley, Massachusetts, the design team leaned into the client’s love of horses and looked to classic tack rooms for inspiration. Enveloped in Douglas fir, the room features a leather bench with strapping details and vented cabinets traditionally meant for wet riding boots. “Inside the cabinets are adjustable slatted shoe shelves so water can drip through,” says Richard Richardi of Cape Codbased Triple Crown Cabinet & Millwork “The clear finish brings out the wood’s unique grain and color variations. Tack rooms aren’t perfect, so the fact that the wood isn’t pristine and uniform makes it all the more realistic.”—Alyssa Bird
The Good Life IN THE
History Reclaimed, page 174
After hearing that the new owners of a home in Hartland, Vermont, were interested in a sustainable redesign, Jeff Weisheipl, owner of The Iron Garden in Sunapee, New Hampshire, suggested that a hand-forged iron ladder that was no longer in use could be recycled. “Handforged iron is rare—and expensive—and we didn’t want to see it go to waste,” he explains. Weisheipl used the ladder to create a classic base for this kitchen table as well as a wine rack and shelf brackets in a new pantry. “Yes, it’s sustainable,” says Weisheipl, “but it’s also challenging and fun to make something new out of old.”
—Robert Kiener
by Jen
Photograph
Cypress
The Good Life IN THE DETAILS
Essential to this suburban addition’s modern design is the glass from Panoramah! The glazing itself is structural, says Narcisa Lazic, who represents the Portuguese company for SBS OneSource, a Massachusetts specialty building supplier. The highly energy-efficient glass typically has a thickness of eight to ten millimeters, allowing for the use of elegantly slim vertical aluminum elements. Because the glazing is structural, panels can be as large as ten by thirty feet without requiring additional framing. Framing and tracks are concealed within the walls and flooring for a clean, minimalist aesthetic.—Gail Ravgiala
Photograph
A New POV, page 138
The Good Life | ON THE MARKET
Text by LISA H. SPEIDEL
200
Modern Marvel
The heated saltwater pool comes complete with unrivaled views and ocean breezes.
CURB APPEAL
This low-slung modern house is beautifully nestled into its oceanfront surroundings. The exterior is clad in vertical redwood and the decking is ipe, materials that are not only aesthetically pleasing but can also withstand the Maine elements. A deck that’s cantilevered over the rocky shoreline runs along the ocean side of the house and offers unparalleled views of the water as well as two lighthouses (Nubble and Boon Island). Mature, lush landscaping completes the pretty picture.
WHAT’S INSIDE
Floor-to-ceiling windows and doors (fabricated by local company Duratherm) seamlessly blur the lines between outside and in. The interiors, which have been extensively renovated and are marked by an open living plan, skew midcentury modern. The kitchen makes entertaining a stylish cinch, with its high-end appliances, rift-sawn cabinetry,
and oversize island clad in Zebrano wood veneer.
LAY OF THE LAND
Located five minutes from both Ogunquit and York Beach and just off Shore Road, this is a prime location— close to all the sights, shops, and restaurants but with the added perk of plenty of privacy. On property, there’s a heated infinity-edge pool, a spa, and an outdoor shower, not to mention a set of stairs that leads to the coastline.
CONTACT
Anne Erwin Sotheby’s International Realty, York, Maine, 207-363-6640, anneerwin.com, MLS# 1592374
Exterior photography by Don Lappin. Interior photography by Seacoast Real Estate Photography
Spend an hour at a Clarke Showroom and one thing is clear: your time with a Clarke Consultant is the most valuable part of your kitchen journey. While they’re not designers, these are the people designers call on when it comes to appliance recommendations. You won’t buy anything at Clarke, so there’s simply no pressure. What you can do is compare more Sub-Zero, Wolf and Cove models than anywhere in New England. Explore a living portfolio of kitchens created by the region’s top designers. You will leave inspired with new knowledge to make your appliance selections with confidence.
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BY
THE NUMBERS
43
$8,900,000
Past Perfect
HISTORY LESSON
The tower was styled after the iconic (and mysterious) Newport Tower in town.
WHAT’S INSIDE
Every square foot has been updated to reflect a “modernVictorian vibe” while keeping The Sunnyside Chateau’s historic charm intact. This house is perfect for those who have an entourage—there are fifteen en suite bedrooms—or those who love to entertain: the kitchen was designed with a professional chef pumping out canapes galore for summer soirees in mind.
LAY OF THE LAND
The Sunnyside Chateau was built in 1873 by renowned architect George C. Mason Sr. as his own Gilded Age getaway. He spared no expense while constructing the four-story Swiss Chalet-style mansion, which features soaring ceilings, inlay floors, and premium wood finishes. The current owners added a thirty-foot-tall Gothic tower to the property in 2016. The 250-square-foot structure has an observatory on the third floor, an art studio on the second, and flex space on the first.
The location is sublime, close by all the top-tier Newport attractions, from Thames Street and Bellevue Avenue, to First Beach and the Cliff Walk. But when the property boasts a Himalayan salt sauna, a 300-bottle wine cellar, fourteen fireplaces, a home theater, and a yoga studio, is there really any reason to leave?
CONTACT
John Willette, Ronnie Papa, The WP Group | Smith & Oak Real Estate Company, North Providence, R.I., 401-281-8491, thewpgroup.org, MLS# 1372675
The Good Life | ON THE MARKET
BY THE NUMBERS
77
$12,000,000
7.47 ACRES
7 BEDS
Multiple wings make this house suitable for socializing or solitude.
Altitude Adjustment
WHAT’S INSIDE
The perfect ski retreat for a multigenerational family, this post-and-beam Vermont getaway is three houses in one—the main house, plus a left and right wing, each boasting separate living quarters, kitchens, and two bedrooms. The concept is simple (and appealing): vacation together but still enjoy plenty of privacy.
LAY OF THE LAND
The sprawling property, custom built in 2017, is part of a private association
that not only offers a manned Snowcat to ferry residents directly to Sugarbush Resort but also has its own private network of hiking trails. Located in the heart of the Mad River Valley, there’s tons to do, from more skiing (Mad River Glen and Stowe are nearby), to mountain biking, golf, and, of course, hitting up the many local restaurants, breweries, and distilleries.
FUN FACTOR
Not only does the compound boast high-end fixtures and finishes, but it has all the bells and whistles for a good time. Gather by one of the woodburning fireplaces (or around the outdoor firepit), fire up the builtin pizza oven, and then retreat to the shared walk-out basement for all the après-ski activities you could want: there’s a bar, pool table, and movie theater. If downtime is what you desire, there’s also a spa, sauna, and steam room.
CONTACT
Steven Foster, Hickey & Foster Real Estate at KW Vermont-Stowe, Stowe, Vt., 646-841-4747, vermontkw.com, MLS# 5025031
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Style Scene
›› Beneath The Breakers Tour
ONGOING
Explore the underground systems and innovative technology inside this iconic Gilded Age mansion. Newport, R.I. newportmansions.org
Wall Power! Modern French Tapestry from the Mobilier National, Paris THROUGH MARCH 9
Examine French tapestries that blend history, artistry, and design at this Clark exhibit.
Williamstown, Mass. clarkart.edu
›› Green Spotlight Series: Greenhouse Technologies & Practices
MARCH 11
Join this online discussion hosted by the Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens to discover the best greenhouse-growing methods. mainegardens.org
›› Introduction to Italic Lettering
APRIL 13
Discover the art of traditional calligraphy at the North Bennet Street School in this hands-on class, where you’ll learn to use dip pens and ink. Boston nbss.edu
›› The Art of French Wallpaper Design THROUGH MAY 11
This RISD Museum exhibit features more than 100 vibrant designs from the 1700s and 1800s. Providence risdmuseum.org
‹‹ Art in Bloom APRIL 9–13
This annual event features floral installations inspired by artwork from the Portland Museum of Art’s collection. Portland, Maine portlandmuseum.org
Hildene
ONGOING
Spring is an excellent time to visit Robert and Mary Lincoln’s preserved home and farm. Robert was the only child of Abraham Lincoln to survive to adulthood.
Manchester, Vt. hildene.org
Designing a Four-Season Garden Based on Plant Personalities and Conditions
MARCH 29
Learn how to create native plant landscapes at Garden in the Woods.
Framingham, Mass. nativeplanttrust.org
Media and Wax Workshop with
APRIL 24–25
Dive deep into the ancient art of encaustics at the Farnsworth Art Museum.
Rockland, Maine farnsworthmuseum.org
Notebook
We are heading into spring with some exciting news from Kristin Paton, who was named one of the designers of the Kips Bay Decorator Show House Palm Beach. Paton and her team imagined the home’s second-floor vestibule and exterior balcony as a sophisticated dualpurpose retreat.
The vestibule, dubbed The Jewel of the Nile, is an elegant space to unwind or enjoy a cocktail while getting dressed for an evening on Worth Avenue. The adjacent Distilled Gentlemen’s Balcony offers a stylish escape overlooking the water. Here, you can relax, enjoy the view, and maybe sneak a cigar. It certainly doesn’t get more Palm Beach than that! The show house runs from February 21 through March 16.
Closer to home, Chris Brown has been named president of Platt Builders, succeeding founder Halsey Platt, who will remain an owner and senior staff member. Brown, an eighteen-year veteran of the company, has held roles ranging from project manager to director of production and has served on teams from sales to senior management, giving him extensive experience across all aspects of the business.
Brown’s new role also encompasses the company’s in-house brands, Platt Cabinetry and Prismatic Painting. Known for his leadership and deep industry knowledge, Brown will guide Platt Builders into its next chapter while maintaining its commitment to fine craftsmanship. Feeling unsure how to handle small renovations and home maintenance? S+H Construction has launched its Small Works + Home Management Division, addressing the growing demand for
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high-quality craftsmanship on smaller projects. Led by Tony Casapulla, the division will tackle jobs like singleroom renos and even home repairs. S+H aims to bring the same expertise and care to these projects as it does to its more significant undertakings.
Bonin Architects & Associates and KT2 Design Group have joined forces, combining their expertise in custom residential, commercial, and landscape architecture. With offices in New London and Meredith, New Hampshire, and Sudbury, Massachusetts, the two award-winning firms bring decades of experience to clients across New England.
Kevin ten Brinke, who cofounded KT2 Design Group with his wife, interior designer Kalah Talancy, will lead the alliance as principal architect. Bonin Architects founders Kim and Jeremy Bonin will remain integral to the team, ensuring a seamless evolution while continuing to deliver innovative design solutions.
Finally, the design community mourns the loss of Anthony “Tony” Fusco, director of Fusco & Four Associates. Fusco played a pivotal role in shaping Boston’s cultural landscape for more than two decades, producing events like the Boston International Fine Art Show and Boston Design Week while authoring books on art deco and vintage posters. Globally, he was involved with the International Coalition of Art Deco Societies and World Design Weeks.
In honor of Fusco’s legacy, Boston Design Week will pause for a one-year hiatus, resuming in 2026 with a continued commitment to share the best of Boston art, craft, and design. The New England Home team often worked with Fusco on local projects; he will be missed.
Do you have news to share with New England Home? Email Lynda Simonton at lsimonton@ nehomemag.com
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November–December Networking Event with TSP Smart Spaces
To ring in the holiday season, TSP Smart Spaces hosted an evening of seasonal celebration and networking at their Boston showroom. Industry leaders gathered to toast New England Home’s November-December issue while enjoying drinks and light bites and catching up with fellow design professionals.
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Matt Stone
Leslie Schneeberger and Daniel Kamb of Schneeberger Collective
Brianna Boidi of LDa Architecture & Interiors and Lauren Carter of Meg McSherry Interiors
David Hacin of Hacin, New England Home’s Kathy BushDutton, and Tim Grafft
Robin Gannon of Robin Gannon Interiors and John Day of Blue Hour Design
Rob and Betsie Bramhall of Rob Bramhall Architects
Rhiannon Hayes of TSP Smart Spaces, Melinda Headrick of Chatham Interiors, and Emily Sanders Coutu of Mellowes & Paladino Architects
Megan Healy of Megan Healy Design and Melanie Pellegrini of Pellegrini Design
Kevin Boya and Patrick Collins of Kenneth Vona And Son Construction flank Leslie Fine of Leslie Fine Interiors
Beezee Honan of Designer Bath and Salem Plumbing Supply, New England Home ’s Jenna Talbott, and Julie Dalton of Platt Builders
Corie Zadina and Charles Myer of Charles R. Myer & Partners
Elena Stancheva, Nicholas Marchio, and Isabella Wolfsdorf of Catalano Architects
Heather Souza and Halsey Smith of Flavin Architects with Treffle LaFleche of LDa Architecture & Interiors
Jim Thompson and Mariana Dagatti of MGD+ with Rhiannon Hayes of TSP Smart Spaces
IFDA Plaid & Prosecco Party
IFDA New England brought the design community together for their Plaid & Prosecco themed holiday party at Granite Links in Quincy, Massachusetts. Design creatives decked in plaid mingled and raised their glasses, with proceeds benefiting Mental Health Collaborative.
ICAA Bulfinch Awards
The New England Chapter of the Institute of Classical Architecture & Art hosted its thirteenth Bulfinch Awards with a ceremonial reception and dinner gala at the Harvard Club of Boston. Named after Charles Bulfinch, America’s first native-born architect, the awards honor excellence in the classical tradition throughout New England.
by Jen Bolitho
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Photography by Eric Antoniou
Holly Nelson and Vineet Malik of Stone Showcase flank Natasha Clarke of Simply Windows, Jason Nunes and Mark Woods of Ideal Floor & Design, and John Trifone of Minotti Boston
John Trifone of Minotti Boston, Carlotta Mandra of Cumar, and John Nicholas of Oasis Shower Doors
Gregory Brett of simpleHome and Tara Pavia of Kenneth Vona And Son Construction
Jim Foscaldo, Berkeley Wlodarczak, and Wade Bergeron of F.H. Perry Builder
Billy Trifone of Hancock Appliance and Kayla Kravchuk of The Lagassé Group with Isabelle Yabe and Michela Pearce of LeBlanc Design
The 2024 Bulfinch award winners
Kim Turner of KDTurner Design, Robert Paladino of Mellowes & Paladino Architects, Barbara Kotzen of Kotzen Interiors, Emily Sanders Coutu of Mellowes & Paladino Architects, and Eric Lien of Lien Enterprises
The Carpenter & MacNeille team
Kristin Paton of Kristin Paton Interiors and Eliza Paton
Catherine Truman of Catherine Truman Architecture & Interiors with Eric Hill, Jessica Griffith, and Greg Levis of Brookes + Hill Custom Builders
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Boston
Design Center Holiday Stroll
The Boston Design Center transformed into a winter wonderland for its Holiday Stroll, delighting visitors with festive pop-up shops and dynamic showroom activities.
Rise + Shine Marketplace
Kate Maloney Interior Design presented the Rise + Shine Marketplace at Winchester Town Hall in Winchester, Massachusetts, to celebrate female entrepreneurship and craftsmanship. The event featured a curated selection of womanowned vendors and local artisans, complemented by an insightful Business of Home panel discussion.
Minotti
White Party
Minotti Boston hosted its annual white party, honoring design icon Yolanda Cellucci’s ninetieth birthday and her newest book. The elegant all-white affair supported St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital.
Photography by Merissa Conley
Jill Rosenwald of Jill Rosenwald Studio, New England Home ’s Jenna Talbott, Donna Garlough of Monroe Home & Style, Kate Maloney Albiani of Kate Maloney Interior Design, and Elizabeth Benedict of Elizabeth Home Decor & Design
Meredith Thayer of Thayer Design Studio, Annie Damphousse of Housse Studio, Rachel Reider of Reider + Co, Robin Gannon of Robin Gannon Interiors, Kate Maloney Albiani, Laura Keeler Pierce of Keeler & Co., Jenna Talbott, and Katie Rosenfeld of Katie Rosenfeld & Co.
Photography by Sophie Adams
Jill Rosenwald of Jill Rosenwald Studio
Eunice Weckesser of Crown The Cool Studios, Niki Serras of Scavolini, and Dane Austin of Dane Austin Design
Lori Yacovone of The Bright Group and Michelle Southworth of MWI Fiber-Shield
Photography by Ev Dow
Dawn Carroll of VETTii, Alessandra Goodkin and Deanna Chandonnet of Minotti Boston, Yolanda Cellucci, model Sonia Garufi, and John Trifone of Minotti Boston
Natasha Clarke of Simply Windows, Larissa Cook of FBN Construction, Nezam Shalchi of Nezam Custom Iron, and John Trifone
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A GUIDE TO THE PROFESSIONALS IN THIS ISSUE’S FEATURED HOMES
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Architecture, builder, and landscape design: Polhemus Savery DaSilva Architects Builders, East Harwich, Mass., 508-945-4500, psdab.com
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At the far end of Newbury Street, high above the Massachusetts Turnpike, sits Lyrik, a new development that includes hotel, office, restaurant, and retail space. But it’s Lyrik’s nearly half-acre park plaza, a collaboration between LeBlanc Jones Landscape Architects, Elkus Manfredi Architects, and Samuels & Associates, that stands out as a gateway to Boston’s Back Bay. “Based on the desires expressed by the community, the landscape was designed to embrace the site’s sunset views, creating intimate spaces for people to gather and enjoy a unique new perspective of the city,” says landscape architect Chris Shirazi. The newly finished space boasts two levels of trees, flowers, grasses, pavers, benches, and even bleachers, all thoughtfully lit at night. And true to its name, Lyrik is equipped for special events, including performances by local musicians. lyrikbackbay.com
EVERYBODY ON OUR TEAM WANTS TO BUILD THE BEST HOUSE THAT’S EVER BEEN BUILT. AND WHEN WE’RE DONE, TO DO IT AGAIN. AND AGAIN. AND AGAIN. This is Tommy. He’s a Site Supervisor at Kenneth Vona and Son Construction. He monitors everything that’s happening on a job site to ensure it all goes as planned. With his decades of experience in construction, he’s excellent at keeping an eye out for issues, and correcting anything that isn’t 100%. It’s not easy being a fixer like Tommy, but with a team of perfectionists like ours, we’re always trying to make sure Tommy doesn’t have a thing to do.
