New England Home May-June 2024

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HOMES

168 A Dream Deferred

A couple and their design team breathe new life into a storied estate.

180 Sleeping Beauty

It took a special couple to recognize a classic Shinglestyle home’s past charm and awaken its bright future.

194 Guest Sweet

A seaside cottage is updated to welcome family and friends in summer and beyond.

204 New Age

A 1929 brick colonial in Cambridge is reimagined for the present day.

39 Metropolitan

With a nudge from their designers, a couple who appreciates traditional style branches out in the Back Bay.

52 Good Bones

Hansel and Gretel meet Bauhaus in a Chilmark home designed for a family looking beyond New England norms.

68 Things We Love

This season is all about curves, color, and chrome.

76 Outside Interest

Hydrangeas, moon gates, and hidden pathways abound at this Nantucket vacation home.

86 Special Spaces

An early-twentieth-century stone barn is transformed for modern living.

96 Designers at Home

Jill Litner Kaplan brings her longtime loves—including Paris, art, and fashion—home to roost.

107 Rooms We Love

A storied New England-based design firm takes the tropics by storm.

114 Inspired

Interiors

A beloved coastal cottage receives a gentle but thorough reinvention to accommodate a family of seven.

128 Shop Visit

Lindsey Coral Harper brings fresh style and southern charm to coastal Connecticut.

134 Artistry

Kelli Nyman’s abstract wall art defies definition, but it’s endlessly customizable.

140 In the Studio

In Connecticut, a textile and wallcovering company opens up a world of bespoke possibilities.

THE GOOD LIFE

242 On the Market

If you’re a collector, bibliophile, or equestrian, your dream home awaits.

24 8 Design Dispatches

Read up on industry news and mark your calendars with these must-attend events.

252 The Scene

A look back at a host of design-related events.

264 Last Look

Design icon Marian McEvoy releases her first collection of fabrics and wallcoverings with Schumacher.

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149 Giving Back

215 What Makes Us Unique IN EVERY ISSUE

30 Editor’s Letter

258 Resources

262 Advertiser Index

Welcome

With the return of daylight saving time and the promise of longer days (and sunny evenings!), suddenly there is much to do. Enroll the kids in summer camp, make travel plans, schedule home repairs, ready the garden—everything needs to be done now. In keeping pace with the mounting frenzy of spring, the magazine you’re reading is the apex of three back-to-back-to-back issues. Our office is a buzzing hive of activity, and this past week, thanks to a herculean team effort consisting of two editors, a stylist, a photographer, and our creative director, we squeezed a photo shoot into the mix. After weeks of planning and one twelve-hour day, six tabletop tableaus came to life. I can’t wait to share them with you in our future issues—they’re a culmination of the camaraderie and creativity that I love most about making a magazine.

Like making a magazine, designing (and maintaining) a home is not a singular effort. What’s more, you, the homeowner, have a special role. You are both the agent of change and the patron of our industry. The best stories—and the best homes—are those that harness the collaborative power of a design team’s specialized skills, and we’re grateful when you share your spaces with us. When we have the opportunity to tell the story of your home, together we’re giving credence to the art and craft of fine design and all the hands that make it possible.

So, consider this my thanks to you, homeowner and reader, for both championing great design and wanting to read about it. While I’m at it, I’d like to recognize the hardworking team at New England Home for sailing through the hectic spring production cycle with style. While another big deadline is barreling toward us as I write this, I know we’ll make it through together. Summer is just ahead….

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Contributors

Paula M. Bodah, former senior editor at New England Home who now happily works as a contributor and freelance writer, is a born-and-bred Rhode Islander, but she wisely spends the colder months in Sedona, Arizona. Writing about the home featured in Sleeping Beauty (page 180) was a delight, she says, not only because the house is so special but because the design team had such fun collaborating. “It’s a pleasure to talk with people who so clearly admire and respect each other and loved the process of working together.”

Greg Premru is also a born-and-bred New Englander. Greg has been photographing our region’s residential and commercial architecture and interiors for more than three decades. He earned his BFA in photography from The Art Institute of Boston and has subsequently lectured about the subject at Boston Architectural College and in panels across the region. If his images in Sleeping Beauty (page 180) feel effortless and immersive, there’s a reason: Greg has shot more than 100 projects for LDa Architecture & Interiors, the architecture firm featured in the story.

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Comfort Zone

With a nudge from their designers, a couple who appreciates traditional style branches out in the Back Bay.

A conversation-starting chandelier from Sean Lavin for Visual Comfort & Co. hangs in the condo’s formal dining room. The barrel chairs are from Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams, while the artwork above the fireplace is by Flora Borsi.

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Photography by READ M C KENDREE / JBSA

When a firm works with the same client once, twice, or, in this instance, three times, its designers get to witness a style evolution—or even instigate it.

“In previous projects together, this couple gravitated toward a more traditional aesthetic,” says interior designer Michael Forman. “But this time around, they trusted us to push them outside of their comfort zone. They’re a cool young family with great style,

RIGHT: The building’s elevator opens into a redesigned foyer. Its new two-foot-deep wall (right) separates the entry from the kitchen and dining room and gives the family a much-needed coat closet. BELOW: Sliding glass doors behind a living room sofa conceal a workout area without obstructing any natural light from either space’s abundant windows.

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Interior designer Michael Forman sought to highlight the condo’s molding, some of it original to the early 1900s, by painting it a darker shade than the surrounding walls.

“Doing so can make a space feel more formal, but we balanced it with contemporary elements,” he says. Case in point: the chandelier from Aerin for Visual Comfort & Co. and artwork by François Bonnel.

and we felt their home should reflect that. Juxtaposing this home’s traditional bones with modern touches created a chic and timeless setting that complements their new urban lifestyle.”

Those bones belong to a three-bedroom

2,800-square-foot condo in a prewar building in Boston’s Back Bay. A renovation fourteen years ago included a sleek kitchen that Forman and the team at Eleven Interiors left as is, but the rest of the home needed updating, starting with the lighting plan.

CLOCKWISE FROM ABOVE: The powder room near the kitchen is wrapped in a bluish-black Zak+Fox wallpaper. The graphic reeded-glass-and-steel sliding doors that separate the workout space from the living room act like artwork when they are closed. The Poggenpohl kitchen, installed during a prior renovation, boasts lacquered greige cabinets around the range and light wood cabinetry on the parallel islands.

“THEY’RE A COOL YOUNG FAMILY WITH GREAT STYLE, AND WE FELT THEIR HOME SHOULD REFLECT THAT.”

—Interior designer Michael Forman

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The designers clad the breakfast nook banquette in wipeable vinyl and outfitted its base with storage for crayons and construction paper.

CLOCKWISE FROM ABOVE: The walls, trim, and ceiling in the daughter’s room are painted a dusty rose. The son’s bedroom is a lesson in contrast with its gray-black wood bed and bright blue molding. The kids’ hallway features an Arte wallcovering; “This time around, we were definitely more adventurous, especially with wallcoverings,” says the husband.

When the couple purchased the condo, the rooms were each lit by sixty or seventy puck lights recessed into the ceiling, something Forman admits he’d never seen before. Thoughtful task lighting, striking sconces, and graphic chandeliers replaced the head-scratching Lite-Brite effect.

The husband says a new lighting plan was priority number one. Priority number two was “space within a space,” as he describes it. Witness the custom floating bed in the primary bedroom. The back of the headboard conceals a built-in stone-topped standing desk that serves as the husband’s home office with nary a computer monitor in sight. In the living room, a wall with reeded-glass-and-steel doors created a room within a room that corrals workout equipment. “They can shut

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the doors, and the living room is ready for a cocktail party,” says Forman.

In fact, those partygoers might not even realize there are two small kids—and a dog—living in the condo. Off the kitchen, Forman reimagined a long corridor as a kid’s zone. The hallway’s existing builtins provide storage for books and action figures, while one end acts as a cozy TV corner and the other leads to the kids’ bedrooms and baths.

In terms of palette, Forman describes it as being sophisticated without being too safe. Rooms are grounded in warm neutrals with punchy black accents and unexpected moments of color, like the green lacquered table base in the breakfast nook. The couple appreciates the mix of classic and cool and the nod to where their style has been—and where it might be going.

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INTERIOR DESIGN: Eleven Interiors

BUILDER: Future of Construction

ABOVE: The husband never has to leave the bedroom when he works from home: the channel-tufted headboard conceals a desktop and workstation. Artwork by Tim Forbes hangs above the console. RIGHT: The design team gutted the primary bath and gave it some drama with a dual vanity topped in Calacatta Viola marble.

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Landscape architect Dan Gordon and landscape designer Peter Stephens played off remnants of existing stone walls when organizing the site and developing what Gordon describes as a casual agrarian style. “We’re tying into the character of the landscape instead of imposing something different on it,” he explains.

Modern Romance

Hansel and Gretel meet Bauhaus in a Chilmark home designed for a family looking beyond New England norms.

Text by MARNI ELYSE KATZ | Interior photography by TAYLOR AHEARN

Exterior photography by NEIL LANDINO

Architect Patrick

Ahearn is a celebrated classicist known for timeless, coastalinspired dwellings. But his past tells a different story: he was trained as a modernist under Walter Gropius at the storied Cambridge, Massachusetts-based firm The Architects Collaborative. So when potential clients proposed he design a modern family homestead on ten-plus acres of undeveloped farmland on Martha’s Vineyard,

RIGHT: In the great room, a New England fieldstone fireplace with a granite surround echoes the stacked stone walls on the property. Douglas fir posts and beams add warmth, as does horizontal nickel board. BELOW: An interior glass wall separates the wife’s office from the seating area in the great room. The light-filled workspace has a view of the property’s party barn across the meadow and features a hanging bench slotted into a square bay.

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Two guest suites with cathedral ceilings occupy the wing to the right of the entry; “Windows reach the floor, lending the sense that the room is at grade rather than elevated above the land,” says project architect Colby Mauke.

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he replied, “Let’s give it a shot.” The result is a home that melds storybookstyle silhouettes with Machine Age edge.

The central portion of the house is modeled on a cottage one might find in the Black Forest, complete with steeply pitched roofs. Throughout, black windows with delicate muntins feel reminiscent of industrial metalwork, while chevron shutters are decidedly Old World. The white stucco-like facade

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ABOVE: Operable windows in the stair bays let cool air come in around the gardens and hot air dissipate out the top. LEFT: Large bifold doors unite the family room and covered porch, creating an immersive indooroutdoor experience.

Working with the sloped topography, the team carved out land at the back of the house in order to create a walk-out garden level while still meeting the town’s twenty-four-foot height restriction for gabled roofs. “The house is really nestled into the land, with the back side walking out to a patio and the two-and-ahalf stories above it exposed to the views,” Stephens says.

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“MY GOAL WAS TO CREATE A ROMANTIC HOUSE WITH LOTS OF GLASS TO CAPITALIZE ON DISTANT WATER VIEWS.” —Architect Patrick Ahearn

and tall chamfered chimneys reference modern homes in Belgium and France. “My goal was to still create a romantic house, but with indoor-outdoor living and lots of glass to capitalize on distant water views,” Ahearn says.

Gabled roof towers, connected to the central cottage by one-story passageways, each boast a blackened-steel stairway encased in a glass bay. Here, at the

ends of the house, is where Ahearn flexes his modernist muscle. “The central portion could be an original structure and these cold, flat-roofed connectors with Bauhaus flavor were maybe added later,” he says.

Entry is into a voluminous great room with a seventeen-foot-high vaulted ceiling, a two-story fieldstone fireplace, Douglas fir post-and-beam detailing, and

dormers that act as clerestory windows, imbuing the space with sunlight. Nature beckons at every turn. “Walls of windows fold away, opening rooms to each other and the exterior deck for true indooroutdoor connections,” Ahearn says.

For instance, bifold doors and windows unite the great room with the back deck, which overlooks Vineyard Sound. The family room opens to the

The window by the kitchen’s back counter folds away to make alfresco dining easy.

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back deck, too, as well as to a covered porch with motorized drop-down screens. Just beyond, granite stairs descend to a lawn, outdoor shower, and the gardenlevel patio.

“We spent a lot of time talking with the clients to get a meeting of the minds,” Ahearn says. “We dreamed this up together.”

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“The stair towers let light into the ends of the house, so no matter which direction you walk, it’s always toward the light,” architect Patrick Ahearn says. The bays are clad in charcoal-colored weatherproof boards meant to resemble metal, and the exaggerated smokestacks feature classic chimney pots.

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BUILDER: Rosbeck Builders

LANDSCAPE DESIGN: Dan Gordon Landscape Architects

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Dressed for Summer

Hydrangeas, moon gates, and hidden pathways abound at this Nantucket vacation home. Text by

TOVAH MARTIN | Photography by SCOTT SHIGLEY

When homeowners Mark and Marilyn Wendling hired Nick Fobes and Douglas Hoerr of Hoerr Schaudt Landscape Architects to design this Nantucket property in 2019, they requested a landscape that “felt as comfortable and casual as a sundress.” Having already

designed a Midwest home for the couple, the designers knew exactly how to make that happen. “We just got the band back together,” says Fobes.

After years of summering on Nantucket, the family finally found their ideal property on the outskirts of town but with

To create profusion without confusion, landscape architect Nick Fobes massed groupings of three to five stachys, phlox, lavender, and calamintha, repeating the color blocks on either side of the path leading to a white-painted moon gate. Nikko Blue hydrangeas are prolific throughout the property.

“RATHER THAN DESIGNING FOR THEM, WE DESIGNED WITH THEM.” —Landscape architect Nick Fobes

easy access to the beach. Only one obstacle stood in the way of Nantucket nirvana: the original triangular property had no room for a pool and pool house. After a land swap with their neighbors— “which happens more often than you would think,” according to landscape contractor Gregory Raith—everyone achieved the configuration of their dreams, including the team at Hoerr Schaudt.

While the house and guest cottage were undergoing an extensive renovation by Lindsay Custom Builders, Hoerr Schaudt was orchestrating an elegant approach. By relocating the parking court, the team achieved a flower-filled arrival experience of fairytale proportions populated by masses of longblooming perennials like nepeta, stachys,

LEFT: Vertical color is encouraged by a square-pattern lattice on the side of the guest cottage/garage and an arbor for roses above the doors. BELOW: Landscape architect Douglas Hoerr added a double-sided cedar shake fence to provide privacy for the outdoor shower as well as the pool and spa.

"We lead our clients through an effortless process of layering subtle colors and textures while implementing personal elements - all with beautiful results."

- Emily Pinney

ABOVE: The blossoming Mazus reptans groundcover between the stepping stones tolerates foot traffic on the path leading to the pool house. On either side of the walkway, lady’s mantle spills onto the stones. LEFT: Originally a spec house, the home was renovated throughout and fitted with window boxes. Hydrangeas at the base of the house include an Endless Summer variety salvaged from the original landscape.

alliums, and irises weaving between clouds of hydrangeas in hues that echo the ocean.

That experience further unfolds into a series of adventures encircling the house and threading through outdoor rooms connected by pathways that duck beneath arbors and disappear into secret spaces. Mounds of prolific perennials in harmonious colors elbow each other beside stepping stones, while the hydrangea leitmotif echoes throughout.

The tango between house construction and earthmoving in limited space

kept Raith on his toes. But the site’s sandy loam—ideal for drainage—made up for any headaches. “It was like going to heaven,” he says of working with the soil. Meanwhile, Fobes delivered his clients’ dream and more. “They trusted us but gave us feedback,” he says. “Rather than designing for them, we designed with them.” Amenities like a spa, outdoor shower, outdoor dining area, and secluded porch are tucked within the plantings. For privacy, mature privet hedges were preserved. “We live outdoors in summer,” says Mark Wendling. “This design is simple, casual, and natural.” Sundress achieved.

EDITOR’S NOTE: For details, see Resources.

ARCHITECTURE: Botticelli & Pohl

LANDSCAPE DESIGN: Hoerr Schaudt

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BUILDER: Lindsay Custom Builders

LANDSCAPE CONTRACTOR: Gregory Raith Landscape Contracting

ABOVE: The new pool and pool house are the focal points of a more formal and geometric “room.” The adjacent hydrangea hedge is reflected in the water and accented by a line of maples. LEFT: At sunset, the family slips through a natural-finish moon gate to follow a beach path and join their neighbors in watching the sun sink into the ocean.

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Hub of Activity

An early-twentieth-century stone barn is transformed for modern living.

Text by ALYSSA BIRD  |  Photography by READ M C KENDREE/JBSA

Styled by FRANCES BAILEY

A portion of the main floor is devoted to a golf simulator. A pair of campaign chairs by Richard Wrightman flank a custom ottoman from J&J Upholstery & Decorating that conceals the simulator technology; the drink-drop table is from West Elm.

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pose spaces can be difficult to pull off, but with careful planning they can also be game changers for a large family. Take this 1906 Fairfield County, Connecticut, estate, where the original stone horse barn was recently converted into a combined home office and guesthouse, complete with a golf simulator, an entertaining area, a bar, an artist’s studio, two bedrooms, and two baths.

The client called on interior designer Chauncey Boothby, who had decorated the main residence as well as several other projects for the family of six, along with architecture firm Brooks & Falotico

CLOCKWISE FROM ABOVE: In the dining area, Eames chairs surround a table by Richard Wrightman. A wet bar features custom cabinetry, a walnut countertop, and Waterworks hardware. The designers sourced stone for the new chimney to match the barn’s original facade.

and builders Pelham Homes to transform the structure into “a warm, cozy space,” recalls Brooks & Falotico partner and project manager Chuck Willette. To that end, high on the client’s wishlist was a wood-burning fireplace for the sitting area, which required sourcing stone for the new chimney to match the original stone facade.

“It was a challenge taking this from a barn to a livable dwelling,” notes builder Joe Fossi. “This is an old estate, and we had to figure out how to get heating, water, and power to the building. We tore up the existing concrete slab

A new window occupies an original opening and allows light to flood into the workspace, where a custom desk is paired with a chair from Design Within Reach.

“IT WAS A CHALLENGE TAKING THIS FROM A BARN TO A LIVABLE DWELLING.”

—Builder Joe Fossi

foundation and installed ductwork and insulation under the new slab. And the hayloft area wasn’t structurally sound, so we used steel to reinforce the second floor.”

The second floor is now accessed via a spiral staircase in the center of the barn. “We wanted to preserve some of the barn’s identity, so we kept the rustic stone wall and original window openings in one of the guest rooms,” says Willette. Meanwhile, an expansive floor-to-ceiling

ABOVE: A new fireplace anchors the living area, where a chandelier from Blueprint Lighting hangs above a sofa from Kardiel, a vintage upholstered armchair by Svend Skipper, a vintage wood-frame chair by Jens Risom, and a rug by Merida. LEFT:

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The former hayloft houses two bedrooms, one of which features the original stone wall—complemented by a headboard from The London Factory and a lamp from Shoppe Amber Interiors—and curved window openings.

window in the office area downstairs lends a touch of modernity while capturing both light and views. Custom cabinetry and shelving throughout provide storage for everything from books to firewood to entertaining essentials.

For the decor, Boothby leaned into the barn feel upstairs, while the main floor showcases the client’s love of mid-twentieth-century style with both vintage pieces and furnishings inspired by the era. “We incorporated greens and blues mixed with walnut, burnt orange, and pops of marigold,” notes Boothby,

who worked with the client to curate the artwork as well.

The result is a welcoming extension of the property’s main house. “I love restoring old architecture,” says Fossi. “From the outside you wouldn’t know we did much to the barn, but the inside is completely transformed.”

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ARCHITECTURE: Brooks & Falotico

INTERIOR DESIGN: Chauncey Boothby

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to the guest rooms on the second floor, while custom shelving showcases the client’s art and books. A shower in one of the baths is sheathed in tile from Greenwich Tile & Marble. Texture abounds in the barn’s second bedroom, which is enveloped by a Cloth & Clover wallpaper; the bed is from Industry West.

CLOCKWISE FROM ABOVE: A new spiral staircase leads

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French Dressing

Jill Litner Kaplan brings her longtime loves—including Paris, art, and fashion—home to roost.

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“My personal style in my own home is a mix of materials,” says designer Jill Litner Kaplan. “It’s a mix of styles and patterns and periods, and it’s evolved over time.” And yet it’s still comfortable: witness the Jonathan Adler sofa.

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“Ilike to be entertained as I walk through my own home,” says designer Jill Litner Kaplan of her West Newton Hill, Massachusetts, house. Strolling through the 1927 brick Georgian Revival-meets-colonial that she shares with her husband and their sons—one studying abroad in Paris, the other a recent college grad—does indeed have an entertainment factor. Each room is a treasure trove of riveting finds, from a Helen Frankenthaler lithograph to ballroom chairs that one can imagine once rested the dance-weary derriere of Marie Antoinette herself. “Every piece that I have purchased or that has been given to me has a story,” Litner Kaplan says.

ABOVE: In Litner Kaplan’s living room, a graffitied Richard Giglio piece above the fireplace mingles with Louis XVI bergères, and two coffee tables ensure everyone has a place to set their drink.

LEFT: Jill Litner Kaplan in the living room of her West Newton Hill, Massachusetts, home. She bought the drawing of a bust of Athena in Paris when she lived there.

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“MY PERSONAL STYLE WAS INFLUENCED BY THE FRENCH, WHO HAVE AN ECLECTIC AESTHETIC.”

—Interior designer Jill Litner Kaplan

Many of those stories begin in France, where Litner Kaplan, a former fashion buyer for Macy’s and Saks Fifth Avenue, lived for nine months and where she returns regularly. “My personal style was influenced by the French, who have an eclectic aesthetic, collecting things from China, from Japan, from Africa,” she says. “You can have a pair, like I do, of Louis XVI bergères that are upholstered in a modern fabric sitting next to something that is midcentury with a contemporary piece of art floating overhead and an African sculpture nearby.”

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On the landing, a duo of Lucite chairs reupholstered in Osborne & Little tweed are positioned under a Helen Frankenthaler-signed lithograph and a piece by Karel Appel. French ballroom chairs captivate in the dining room; “I bought them from a woman who was easily 110 years old, and she was very reluctant to part with them,” says Litner Kaplan. In a powder room, the gilt-iron wheat-sheaf mirror reminds the Francophile of a table from Coco Chanel’s Rue Cambon apartment.

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The third-floor HQ for Litner Kaplan’s namesake firm and design studio is energizing with its assemblage of treasure. The inlayed drum tables are from Syria; the abstract piece behind the desk is by contemporary artist Doug Groupp.

Like a museum curator at the Louvre, Litner Kaplan has selected serene backdrops for many of her rooms including Benjamin Moore’s Baby Fawn in the living room and Balboa Mist in the family room’s dining area. “My general approach to paint is that we use very soft, soothing tones of gray, taupe, or greige because I prefer that the fabrics and the artwork and the accessories really pop. I don’t really want the wall color to tell the story.”

If this home were a tale, it would be a happy one. Litner Kaplan employs shades of pink in many of her interiors, down

Ringing a sculptural Holly Hunt drum table in the kitchen, Louis Ghost Chairs designed by Philippe Starck for Kartell are highly modern in material but storied in shape. The painting at left is by German expressionist Karl Schrag; the collage at right is by Aaron Wexler. BELOW: In the office’s powder room, a Harlequin wallcovering provides a jolt of design inspiration.

“I RAISED MY BOYS WITH AN EXPRESSION, WHICH IS ‘REAL MEN WEAR PINK.’ ” —Jill Litner Kaplan

to a raspberry sofa purchased from Ann Getty’s estate. She got no complaints from her sons. “I raised my boys with an expression, which is ‘real men wear pink.’ ”

But one of Litner Kaplan’s key design philosophies is to never let things collect dust, emotionally speaking. “I personally am always looking for freshness and newness, so I move things around,” she says. “I have the freedom in the context of my own house to take risks.” Oui, oui.

EDITOR’S NOTE: For details, see Resources.

INTERIOR DESIGN: Jill Litner Kaplan Interiors

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Photograph: Finch Baldwin Design

Island Idyll

A storied New England-based design firm takes the tropics by storm.

Text by CLINTON SMITH | Photography by CARMEL BRANTLEY

Rinfret, Ltd.'s bedroom at the 2024 Kips Bay Decorator Show House Palm Beach was an oasis of calm. The coral chairs are by Dennis & Leen through The Bright Group, while the rug is from J.D. Staron.

LEFT, RIGHT, AND BOTTOM: Rinfret, Ltd., collaborated with de Gournay on the handpainted and appliqued wall panels and embroidery for the bed and settee. BELOW: Florida artist Robin Grubman created the underside of the shell-encrusted bed canopy.

CALLING THE SPACE THE SEASHELL SANCTUARY, THE DESIGN DUO WAS INSPIRED BY THE HISTORIC VIZCAYA ESTATE IN MIAMI.

Cindy Rinfret of Rinfret, Ltd., is no stranger to the Connecticut design scene. She’s published two collectable tomes with Rizzoli that focus exclusively on the houses that she has created in Greenwich and the surrounding environs over the years. Yet her reach and influence extend far beyond New England’s borders. In 2019, Rinfret designed a soaring blue-and-white living room for the Kips Bay Decorator Show House in Palm Beach, Florida. And this year, she and her collaborator, lead designer (and daughter) Taylor Stebbins, were once again invited to participate in the prestigious fundraiser that draws designers and visitors from across the country.

During its nearly monthlong run, the bedroom that Rinfret and Stebbins created was an oasis of calm in a house where punchy tropical prints and colors were often de rigueur. That’s not to say that the subdued space didn’t represent a sense of place; on the contrary, Rinfret and Stebbins used subtle motifs and a soothing palette that all harkened to its coastal location in an understated elegance.

Calling the space the Seashell Sanctuary, the design duo was

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inspired by the historic Vizcaya estate in nearby Miami—this writer’s favorite house in America—and grottos throughout Italy, including the sixteenth-century Villa d’Este in Tivoli.

Rinfret, Ltd.’s collaboration with de Gournay led to hand-painted and embroidered wall panels for the room, as well as an embroidered headboard, bedcover, and settee at the foot of the bed.

As for the canopy bed itself, it is arguably the room’s pièce de résistance.

“We worked with local artist Robin Grubman to create the underside of the canopy,” says Stebbins of the shellencrusted piece. “We gave her a blueprint, but Robin ran with it. We sourced many of the shells from the Philippines. They are nature’s antiques.”

With a room filled with so many eye-catching details, one of Rinfret’s favorite moments might be its most subtle.

“We love the ceiling,” Rinfret says. “It’s one-sixth of a room and often overlooked. We added a molding detail and inset a wood wallcovering from Phillip Jeffries. It makes a big difference in having the space feel complete.”

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The room's designers, Cindy Rinfret and Taylor Stebbins. Kravet fabric covers the cushion of a wicker Justin Van Breda London dog bed. The elegant fabric on the desk chair is by Cowtan & Tout. Paul Ferrante designed the headboard’s shell sconce.

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Summer by the Sea

A beloved coastal cottage receives a gentle but thorough reinvention to accommodate a family of seven.

A Dutch door allows sea breezes to flow through this compact cottage thanks to an interior redesign featuring a new floor plan that retains classic architectural elements—like porthole windows—and the home’s original footprint.

Text by BOB CURLEY

Photography by NAT REA

Acoastal Rhode Island vacation home with a long history of change has emerged from its latest makeover with an open floor plan, a spacious new kitchen, and easy flow to outdoor spaces, all tailored to fit a large family content to spend their summers by the sea.

Built in 1910, the 2,400-square-foot house in Little Compton started as a simple, square summer cottage with exposed studs, limewashed walls, and tiny rooms. But 100-plus years and a variety of owners had left a mark.

ABOVE: The entry doubles as a mudroom with a durable brick floor inlaid with pine—a material used throughout the home—for a warm and rustic look. The round window was left over from a powder room that once occupied this space. LEFT: The design team refaced the original living room fireplace with V-groove paneling and capped it with a reclaimed barnwood mantel that pairs nicely with the owners’ vintage telescope collection.

“When we got there, what caught my eye was how many iterations of this house there had been over the years,” says Wade Paquin of WKP Construction. “There had been at least six modifications, which is why it ended up so chopped up.”

The current owners tasked Paquin and interior designer Patti Watson of Taste Design with yet another update, this time to provide better access to the recently added pool, bring cohesion to the secondfloor bedrooms, and replace a dark and narrow kitchen that had been shunted to the middle of the house and sat smack in the home’s highest traffic area.

“The kitchen was basically in a hallway that was the main access to the new pool,” says Watson.

Working within the home’s existing footprint, Watson developed a new

design: Maryann Thompson Architects

CLOCKWISE FROM ABOVE: Spacesaving armless chairs and a builtin banquette provide seating for seven in the dining area. The bar and leather-upholstered stools were part of the homeowners’ existing antiques collection. A former guest bedroom transformed into an open kitchen with views of the pool and, from the porthole window in the custom backsplash, the ocean.

“WE INTENTIONALLY DIDN’T MAKE EVERYTHING PLUMB AND LEVEL.”

—Builder Wade Paquin

layout that saw Paquin knock down several interior walls and convert the former first-floor guest bedroom—which featured the best water views in the house—into a spacious new kitchen.

“The owners really love the size of the home; they were not looking for an expansion, just an improved floor plan,” she says. It was also important to the owners

The primary bedroom blends existing elements, like the wood-paneled wall that opens onto the deck, with new built-ins that make up for the room’s lack of closets. The designers added a fireplace to keep the room cozy on cool evenings—and during the occasional winter retreat.

CLOCKWISE FROM ABOVE: The girls’ bedroom is a study in maximizing space: the ceiling was opened up to accommodate the bunk bed, and built-in cabinets provide storage while mitigating the need for bulky furniture. The home’s added second bath fits into a tight space thanks to more custom cabinetry and a trough sink that allows siblings to share while keeping the space below feeling open and airy. The custom vanity in the primary bath resembles a vintage bureau.

Thoughtful design transforms lives.

Photographer: Dan Cutrona

Builder: C.H. Newton Builders, Inc.

Three boys share this reimagined secondfloor bedroom. When the trio demanded bunk beds to match those in their sisters’ room, interior designer Patti Watson opted for a stowable rope ladder to save space in the tight confines. The room utilizes an antique brass bed and a glass-sided cabinet from the owners’ collection.

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“THE OWNERS REALLY LOVE THE SIZE OF THE HOME; THEY WERE NOT LOOKING FOR AN EXPANSION, JUST AN IMPROVED FLOOR PLAN.”

—Interior designer Patti Watson

to retain the home’s original charm and character, from design to construction. “We intentionally didn’t make everything plumb and level,” says Paquin. Watson’s interior design focuses on traditional elements like V-groove ceilings, barnwood beams, and cherry furnishings while also incorporating the owners’ extensive collection of American antiques and art.

“Working antiques into a useful home for a family of seven was a tough balancing act, but the art and accessories were all well-chosen, and we spent an entire workday observing how the home—and antiques—were used to design a plan that reallocated space to meet the needs of a busy family,” Watson says. Summer never looked sweeter.

EDITOR’S NOTE: For details, see Resources.

The recently added pool, cabana, and carriage house helped drive the need for an interior that allows better access to these oft-used outdoor spaces.

INTERIOR DESIGN: Taste Design

BUILDER: WKP Construction

Delight in Store

Lindsey

Coral Harper brings fresh style and southern charm to coastal Connecticut. Text by

LYNDA SIMONTON | Photography by READ M C KENDREE

Stonington, Connecticut’s town green took on a whole new glow when Coral opened its doors last spring. Interior designer Lindsey Coral Harper, who brings her keen eye and a serious design pedigree to the coastal community, founded the shop, housed in what locals call the old pharmacy building.

Born and raised in Georgia, Atlanta would have been an obvious place for Harper to start her design career. Instead, she set her sights

on New York City and landed her first job at the storied Carleton V showroom. After that stint, A-list designer Richard Keith Langham snatched her up. “I learned more in six months of working with Keith than in four years at school,”

ABOVE: Interior designer and shop owner Lindsey Coral Harper operates her firm from her Stonington, Connecticut, shop, Coral. LEFT: A vintage rattan quatrefoil table is topped with handcrafted cutting boards and a garnet-colored-glass match striker based on an antique design.

Photo: Sabrina Cole Quinn

INSIDE IS AN AIRY SPACE SWATHED IN BENJAMIN MOORE WHISPERING PEACH, A LONGTIME GO-TO HUE FOR HARPER.

she says. A seven-year tenure at the firm prepared Harper to launch her eponymous company.

Harper’s colorful interiors and modern-meets-traditional aesthetic put her on the radar of magazine editors. Her work has been featured on the pages of House Beautiful, Traditional Home, and Southern Living. She has also participated in show houses up and down the eastern seaboard, most recently the prestigious Kips Bay Decorator Show House New York.

It was actually a show house that launched her career as a shopkeeper. “In 2017, I did the Southern Living Idea House, which means I had to furnish the entire house,” she explains. “When it

ended, I had all this furniture and pieces we had custom made. What do you do with it?” A friend suggested that Harper open a pop-up shop in Watch Hill, Rhode Island, to off-load the whole kit and caboodle. “It was a big success and lots of fun,” she says. So, after a retail pause during Covid, Harper relaunched the shop in Stonington, where she now lives. The store welcomes shoppers with a crisply tailored navy awning. Inside is an airy space swathed in Benjamin Moore

ABOVE: A photograph by Troy House is the focal point of an eclectic wall display featuring art by Mary Maguire and antique ship paintings that Harper bought at auction on Nantucket. The chairs, reupholstered in a cinnabar mohair fabric, exemplify stylish upcycling. RIGHT: Coral’s welcoming facade at 77 Main Street often has its glossy double doors swung open during balmy weather.

Whispering Peach (a longtime go-to hue for Harper) and layered with an assortment of furniture and accessories in a style Harper describes as “comfortable coastal.”

While international travel inspires, a crew of local artisans is represented. Cheese boards from Soundview Millworks, shell boxes from Susan Lloyd, and hand-marbled matchbooks by Shandell’s mingle with antiques and attention-grabbing colored-glass hurricanes, bamboo daybeds, boldly patterned pillows, and statement-making mirrors.

And while Coral buzzes during the summer, Harper ensures it is chock-full year-round, making the shop worth a visit in any season. Coral, Stonington, Conn., lindseycoralharper.com

TOP: The mirror in this vignette can be custom made in a variety of finishes, and the shell boxes are crafted by Susan Lloyd. BOTTOM: The shop’s fabulous finds include a sofa upholstered in fabric by Alan Campbell for Quadrille, a vintage pencil-reed cocktail table featuring a palm leaf design, and vintage carpet beaters that flank contemporary photography. Harper customized the barstool with the location of her South Carolina wedding, a palm tree, and a burgee flag.

PAINTING WITH PAPER

Kelli Nyman’s abstract wall art defies definition, but it’s endlessly customizable.

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Till Dusk No. 01 (2023), 20"H x 16"W x 2”D, paper and acrylic paint on wood panel.

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Dappled Light No. 02 (2023), 24"H x 24"W x 3"D, paper and acrylic paint on wood panel. Floating Away No. 01 (2023), 20"H x 16"W x 2"D, paper and acrylic paint on wood panel. Bloom No. 09 (2023), 11"H x 14"W x 1.5"D, paper and acrylic paint on wood panel. Till Dusk No. 04 (2023), 12"H x 12"W x 1.5"D, paper and acrylic paint on wood panel.

As she chats in her light-filled Cambridge, Massachusetts, home, abstract paper artist Kelli Nyman laughs when she admits it is hard to explain exactly what to call her innovative artwork.

“Some have called it origami art, others wall sculptures, and still others paper wall art,” says the thirty-eight-year-old. “I think ‘wall art’ covers it, but I’m more interested in creating it than labeling it.”

While Nyman’s art may be based on the traditional craft of origami, it is far more inspired, complex, and multilayered.

Nyman’s pieces, which are typically framed like paintings and designed to hang on a wall, combine the rigid, geometric patterns of origami and the free-form elements of painting. “I start with traditional interlocking origami paper shapes, but then I get inspired and add different colors, shapes, and textures to each piece,” she explains. “It’s that infinite combination, the blending of elements, that intrigues me. It’s almost like I am painting with paper.”

Interestingly, that marriage of the traditional and the artistic is also part of Nyman’s personal history.

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“I LIKE CREATING ART THAT IS SPECIALLY RELATED TO THE SPACE IT WILL OCCUPY.”

—Artist Kelli Nyman

After earning a bachelor’s degree in design and merchandising from Drexel University, she worked in fashion merchandising and marketing for more than a decade. In her spare time, Nyman discovered origami and was instantly attracted to its possibilities. “The more I experimented with it, the more I realized I could use it as a starting point to express myself,” she says.

In 2017, Nyman opened an Etsy shop, and her work began selling widely. A large four-panel commission for Washington, D.C.’s Grand Hyatt hotel helped convince her to quit her full-time job and launch her art career. She named her new enterprise Kaleidowall, based on the Greek words kalos (beautiful) and eidos (shape).

In addition to her studio work, she has also completed numerous commissions for residential settings. “It’s so challenging— and fun—to collaborate with homeowners,” she says. “I like creating art that is specially related to the space it will occupy.” Working out of a Somerville, Massachusetts, studio, Nyman continues to explore her unusual artistic niche by, as she explains, “playing with light, shadows, colors, and textures.” She smiles and adds, “I am so lucky!”

EDITOR’S NOTE: To see more of Kelli Nyman’s work, visit kaleidowall.com.

CLOCKWISE FROM RIGHT: Antheia No. 02 (2023), 11"H x 14"W x 1.5"D, paper and acrylic paint on wood panel. Artist Kelli Nyman. Urban Jungle No. 06 (2023), 20"H x 20"W x 2"D, paper and acrylic paint on wood panel.

Made to Order

In Connecticut, a textile and wallcovering company opens up a world of bespoke possibilities. Text by

CLINTON SMITH

You might not immediately recognize the company known as twenty2 Wallpaper + Textiles, but chances are you’ve seen its eye-catching wares adorning some of the chicest houses, hotels, and boutiques. The Naugatuck, Connecticut-based brand has become a go-to source for design cognoscenti looking to expand their ethos into signature collections of textiles and wallcoverings.

“We initially started as a multidisciplinary design firm,” says cofounder Kyra Hartnett, who created twenty2 with her husband,

Robertson Hartnett, in 2001 in Brooklyn, New York. “We were doing branding, graphic design, and commercial and residential interior design.”

(Regarding the company’s name, twenty-two is Robertson’s lucky number, and the couple met when they were both twenty-two years old.)

From the start, the Hartnetts were interested in wall treatments and how they can change a space and tell a story. They quickly realized, however, that

ABOVE: twenty2 founders and owners Kyra and Robertson Hartnett. LEFT: A quality-control check for textile company Radish Moon, one of twenty2’s manufacturing partners.

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wallpaper had fallen out of favor. But that didn’t deter the duo. “We forecasted that there would be a resurgence of layered personalization,” says Kyra. “We started exploring how our design vernacular would work in the world of wallpaper.”

In 2003, Kyra and Robertson debuted their first wallpaper collection. Ten years and numerous accolades later, twenty2 established an in-house printing division and became a private label manufacturer. In 2020, with the introduction of its digital textile printing division, the company had grown into a full-service private label design and print studio for both wallpapers and textiles.

ABOVE: Artist Rebecca Atwood’s designs are printed by twenty2. LEFT: Compared to traditional screen printing, where different colors of a pattern are applied— often by hand—to a surface via a series of screens, digital printing allows for multiple colors to be applied at once. Seen here: a suzani-inspired pattern by St. Frank.

“WE FORECASTED THAT THERE WOULD BE A RESURGENCE OF LAYERED PERSONALIZATION.”

—Kyra Hartnett

twenty2 relocated from Bantam, Connecticut, to Naugatuck in March and now employs fifty-plus people who help designers and artists realize their fabric and wallpaper dreams using the most sophisticated technology. Over time, they’ve collaborated with some names you might recognize, including Kelly Wearstler, Caitlin McGauley, Sarah Von Dreele, and Rebecca Atwood.

A certain set of core values has helped the company grow over the past two decades. Regardless of the collaborator, for instance, little ever goes to waste.

“All of the materials that we print on are either recyclable or biodegradable,” says Robertson. Kyra adds: “One of our traits is innovation, whether it’s in our systems or our workflows or the way we relate as a team, and certainly expanding our technology. It’s constant evolution and striving to be at the leading edge.” twenty2 Wallpaper + Textiles, Naugatuck, Conn., twenty2.net

CLOCKWISE FROM TOP: The designers review patterns by artist Kelly Ventura. The twenty2 team holds textile standards to the highest caliber. Designs in the works by textile company Virginia Kraft, another one of twenty2’s collaborators.

Giving Back

A Note from the Publisher

Welcome to New England Home ’s newest special section, Giving Back. Our team believes in more than just exquisite residential design; we believe in making a difference. We understand that you, our readers, are not only looking to partner with top-tier design professionals, but you’re also looking to collaborate with individuals who share your values and strive to be conscious global citizens. The following pages highlight a select group of professionals and the causes and organizations they support. New England Home will donate to each of these nonprofits, and we invite you to do the same to those that particularly touch your heart. We’ve included a QR code to make donating quick and easy. Thank you for helping us better our communities and for supporting designers who do the same.

Julie Murphy, Designer Draperies of Boston in support of

Big Sister of Boston

Lifelong Dorchester resident Julie Murphy credits a community organization, The Little House of Dorchester, with teaching her how to sew as a teen, a skill which Murphy later parlayed into a multimillion-dollar business, Designer Draperies of Boston.

So when Annissa Essaibi George, president of Big Sister Boston and a friend of Murphy’s, invited her to be a part of an initiative called The New Girls Network, she was all in.

“The goal of the program is to engage women business owners across the city in mentoring ambitious young women in Boston,” explains Murphy, who will lead a group of six mentees this year. “We’re not only introducing these girls to our industry as a potential career path, but we’re also teaching them about the experiences of owning a business, the mistakes we made early on, how to understand the financial aspec ts, and what it takes to run a successful company,” she says.

As someone who credits her own career path to a skill she acquired through a community organization, Murphy considers her work with The New Girls Network to be a fullcircle moment.

“Annissa and I were both raised in Dorchester and chose to stay and raise our families here, and I’m really invested in the city. Women supporting women … that is what it is all about, and I am thrilled to support Annissa in this latest initiative,” concludes Murphy.

Those interested in supporting Big Sister of Boston or T he New Girls Network or becoming a mentor can visit bigsister.org.

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Koulopoulos Vona & Company in support of Team Health Heroes

During the Covid pandemic, while there was a lull in residential construction, the team at Koulopoulos Vona & Company (KVC Builders) dedicated magazine ads to show support for an industry that was experiencing anything but a lull: first responders.

“We used ads to say thank you to nurses, and told them at the end of all this we owed them something, and we wanted to come through,” says Brian Vona, managing partner at KVC.

That promise came to fruition in the form of Team Health Heroes, an organization developed by KVC, alongside many of its close par tners in the residential construction industry to support first responders in the form of grants, educational funding, and more. The Team consists of KVC, Soderholm Custom Builders, Schumacher Companies, Sudbury Design Group, Yale Appliance, and System 7 Technology Design.

“We really just wanted to show how much respect we have for what nurses and first responders did during the pandemic. We wanted to make sure they knew they were appreciated and not forgotten,” Vona says.

The organization’s most recent event, a golf outing in the fall of 2023, r aised more than $350,000 in one day, all of which went to support nurses and nursing programs. Most of the event attendees were in the residential construction business. “There are so many good people in this indus tr y, and we are just one of many who made this event possible,” notes Vona.

Each year, Team Health Heroes’ efforts rotate to support a different sector, including firefighters and EMTs. Details of the organization’s 2024 event will be released later this year. In the meantime, donations are accepted at teamhealthheroes.com.

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1 Matthew Cunningham, Matthew Cunningham Landscape Design in support of The Boston Society of Landscape Architects’ Circle of Support

Matthew Cunningham, founding principal of Matthew Cunningham Landscape Design, has been involved with The Boston Society of Landscape Architects since 1996.

“Part of the goal of the BSLA is to support landscape architects through the life of their career through continuing education and professional development, and that’s certainly been my experience,” he says.

Cunningham’s current focus is on helping the BSLA grow through fundraising. “I helped revive a fundraising campaign called Circle of Support that secured critical financial resources for the organization,” he explains. “I led an effort that we called ‘The Cunningham Challenge,’ where I wrote an open letter to the BSLA community and created a call to action to secure donations—both financial donations and volunteer time. It’s helped revive donor support throughout the whole organization.”

Cunningham’s efforts, and the efforts of the BSLA, are felt be yond the profession. “ The BSLA uses landscape architecture as a lens to help combat pressures related to climate change, and for designing our communities, and for managing social inequalities through educational and academic community outreach programs,” he says. “Frankly, our residential landscapes are the living fabric of our cities and towns. They’re worth investing in, and I think the creation of beautiful places to relax and enjoy nature is a community resource.”

To support the Boston Society of Landscape Architects’ Circle of Support, visit bslanow.org/circleofsupport

The Boston Society of Landscape Architects’ Circle of Support 617-686-4362 bslanow.org/circleofsupport

Matthew Cunningham Landscape Design LLC

411 Main St. Stoneham, MA 02180 366 Fore St. Portland, ME 04101 617-905-2246

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1 Mid-Cape Home Centers in support of Tommy’s Place Foundation, Inc.

Each year, Mid-Cape Home Centers supports hundreds of organizations in the Cape Cod community but concentrates the bulk of its efforts on a charity chosen through a team vote.

This year, the vote was unanimous: Mid-Cape chose to continue its partnership with Tommy’s Place, a local organization dedicated to providing dream vacations for children battling cancer and their families. This decision comes on the heels of a successful year where Mid-Cape raised more than $48,000 for the organization.

“During that first year, we heard a lot of stories about what these children endure, and the light that Tommy’s Place brings to their families. It was so heartwarming, and we all got very invested in it,” explains Mid-Cape’s Crystal Pieschel. ”Because of the success of our fundraising and how much the organization meant to us, we decided we wanted to stay with Tommy’s Place for another year.”

Tommy’s Place, founded by Falmouth resident Tim O’Connell, emerged from O’Connell ’s experience of offering his Martha’s Vineyard home to a young boy fighting cancer and his family. Tommy’s Place has since expanded to include two transformed inns located in Falmouth, MA, and Centerville, MA, and aims to operate all fifty-two weeks of the year. During their weeklong stay, families are encouraged to invite anyone who forms part of their support ne twork, and are offered fully-stocked pantries and visits to local attractions.

Despite its growth in recent years, Tommy’s Place’s ambition stretches far beyond the confines of its current homes. To help support the organization’s efforts, visit tinyurl.com/Midcapedonate.

Tommy’s Place Foundation, Inc.

90 Shore Ave. Quincy, MA 02169 617-249-4462

tommysplace.org

Mid-Cape Home Centers

Locations in South Dennis, Orleans, Wellfleet, Middleborough, Falmouth, and Edgartown, MA midcape.com

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1 Jason Harris, Parterre in support of Steps to Success Brookline

Brookline is known as one of Boston’s most affluent neighborhoods, but it’s also one in which a portion of the population lives in public housing, a disparity that can create opportunity gaps in its public schools. Jason Harris, one of the owners of Parterre Garden Services, first learned of this issue through his wife, a longtime Brookline teacher. “My wife had seen the challenge firsthand,” Harris explains, “And she had always supported Steps to Success, a local organization that offers educational support to kids in public housing in order to close the opportunity gap.”

After donating to the organization for years, Harris became a board member in 2016, to help the program with its fundraising efforts. Over that time he has helped Steps to Success raise money to extend its services, which include after-school programs, college readiness, parent support, and more, to even the youngest of Brookline’s students. “We used to start with kids in fourth grade, but now are aiming to support children as early as kindergarten,” he says. Children in the program have access to its services until the age of twenty-five.

“What I love about this program is that it really works,” Harris says. “ There are a lot of things in life that don’t work, and a lot of tough problems in the world, and this organization has figured out a way to rally around these kids and address some very complicated challenges. Today Steps’ kids achieve at a similar level as their cohort, in terms of going to college and achieving academic and life success.”

To learn more about Steps to Success or to support the organization, visit stepstosuccessbrookline.org.

Steps to Success, Inc.

Tax ID: 47-1641692

P.O. Box 470421 Brookline, MA 02447 617-713-5310

stepstosuccessbrookline.org

Parterre Garden Services 2 Republic Rd. North Billerica, MA 01862 617-492-2230

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JASON HARRIS AND NIA JACOBS

Payne|Bouchier Fine Builders in support of Dana-Farber Cancer Institute & The Jimmy Fund

Payne | Bouchier’s dedication to the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute began when an employee came to work at the firm shortly after losing her husband to cancer. In the twenty years since, that employee, Lee Reid, has become the company’s CEO, and has shepherded a number of other close friends and family members through the halls of Dana-Farber. Luckily oftentimes with more positive results.

“My daughter has the BRCA-1 gene, so she had preventative surgeries and care at Dana-Farber in her early thirties,” Reid e xplains. “ They were wonderful. The Farber has been a very important part of my life.”

While Reid’s experience was paramount in forming the company ’s commitment to the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, it’s a place that’s touched the lives of many at the firm in some way. The company and its staff now make regular memorial and tribute donations in the name of Reid’s late husband, as well as other friends and family who have experienced the disease.

“It’s remarkable what they do at Dana-Farber,” Reid says. “ T here’s so much really interesting, innovative research going on; it’s truly one of the best cancer hospitals in the country.”

To support the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, visit dana-farber.org/how-you-can-help/

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute & The Jimmy Fund 10 Brookline Place West Brookline, MA 02445-7226

617-632-6099

dana-farber.org

Payne|Bouchier Fine Builders 173 Norfolk Ave. Boston, MA 02119

617-445-4323

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Mike Coutu, Sudbury Design Group in support of Household Goods

Mike Coutu of Sudbury Design Group got involved with Household Goods after his daughter, who served on the board, saw a need for his expertise. The Acton-based organization, which provides a full range of donated furniture and household items free of charge to those in need, required more room to house the 60,000plus items they distribute each year.

Coutu, an expert in site planning, stepped up to help optimize the facility, an experience that inspired him to become a board member himself. His entire team at Sudbury Design Group now contributes to the organization’s mission.

Household Goods constantly needs donated items to provide to clients. One of the biggest struggles with furnishing homes for thousands of people is providing 4,000 to 5,000 beds each year. To help meet this need, Sudbury Design Group’s carpentry team built more than 200 bed frames over a two-week period. Household Goods needs to keep up with the demand for beds, so Coutu’s team will do it again.

It’s not just beds that are in high demand. The need for Household G oods’ services has grown significantly, with the organization serving 2,870 homes in 2023—the highest number in its history, and a number that’s only expected to grow in coming years.

For those interested in supporting Household Goods, the organization welcomes donations of goods, funds, and time. To learn more or contribute, visit their website or follow them on social media.

Household Goods 530 Main St. Acton, MA 01720

978-635-1710

householdgoods.org

Sudbury Design Group

740 Boston Post Rd. Sudbury, MA 01776

978-443-3638

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1 Jim Youngblood, Youngblood Builders in support of Mothers’ Milk Bank Northeast

Deb Youngblood, the CEO of Mothers’ Milk Bank Northeast and wife of Youngblood Builders’ Jim Youngblood, leads a nonprofit organization committed to providing safe, pasteurized donor milk to medically fragile babies, like those in hospital NICUs. “Preterm babies can only safely digest human milk, so they rely on us when there is no maternal milk supply available,” Youngblood explains. “Babies under thirty-two weeks are at the highest risk if given anything other than human milk, due to the risk of necrotizing enterocolitis, as their digestive systems cannot handle anything else. We exist because the babies need us to exist.”

The lack of maternal milk supply is a common issue when babies are born prematurely because the mother ’s body is not yet ready, making donor milk the only safe alternative. The demand for the services provided by the Newton-based organization is significant. “We support approximately 100 hospitals throughout the Northeast. Last year, we served around 17,000 babies across the region,” Youngblood reports. This amounts to roughly 1.5 million feedings, provided by the network’s approximately 1,000 donors. Despite the extensive impact of Mothers’ Milk Bank Nor theast, the need for its services continues to rise. “Demand is increasing every year, and we aim to expand our capacity to meet this growing need,” Youngblood explains. “We need more stakeholders to support the milk bank, which will enable us to grow and, most importantly, help the babies grow.”

If you’re interested in supporting Mothers’ Milk Bank Nor theast, whether through financial donations or as a milk donor, please visit milkbankne.org.

Milk Bank Northeast 377 Elliot St. Newton Upper Falls, MA 02464 617-527-6263 milkbankne.org

Youngblood Builders 830 Moody St. Waltham, MA 02453 617-964-9900

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Architect: Shope Reno Wharton

Builder: Parker Construction

Photography: Read McKendree

Homes

MAY/JUNE 2024

Sometimes it pays to be patient. Case in point: the suburban Boston couple who waited twenty-five years to make their dreams a reality. See the story on page 168.

Photograph by Tamara Flanagan

DREAM Deferred

A A couple and their design team breathe new life into a storied estate.

A paneled archway across from the front door welcomes visitors into the living room of this house west of Boston; French doors from Lepage Millwork line the rear, affording views of a marble garden pool installed by the Olmsted Brothers nearly 120 years ago. FACING PAGE: The entry radiates Hollywood glamour, its masonry door surround crowned by a discreet wall dormer—a hallmark of French country design.

Text by FRED ALBERT | Photography by TAMARA FLANAGAN

RIGHT: The symmetry in the architecture and Italian-style garden in front echoes the 1906 mansion that once occupied the site. BELOW: Thick paneled archways separate the main rooms (and, in some cases, hide closets).

“I think it’s a gracious way to make a transition to a new space,” says architectural designer Todd Paratore. FACING PAGE: In a nod to the owners’ informal lifestyle, the kitchen is open to the living room, with just an unobtrusive arch dividing them.

The suburban Boston estate had seen better days. An Italianate mansion that once dominated the site was long gone, replaced by a 1950s ranch house. The formal gardens designed by the Olmsted Brothers nearly a century earlier were in a state of ruin. But for the man who grew up next door, the place still held a magical allure.

Learning the property was for sale, the gentleman and his wife purchased it twenty-five years ago, hoping to replace the ranch with a new house befitting the estate’s storied past. But that would have to wait until the couple’s finances caught up with their dreams.

In need of space after the arrival of their fourth child, the pair augmented the shingled ranch with two stucco wings designed in the French country

ABOVE: The living room, like the rest of the house, was furnished using the owners’ existing pieces.

RIGHT: The dining room is painted Benjamin Moore Elephant Gray and is illuminated by cove lighting in the recessed ceiling and a Visual Comfort & Co. chandelier. The butler’s pantry is visible at rear.

FACING PAGE: The recessed oak shelving in the library repeats a paneling motif used throughout the house. Green paint wraps the walls and ceiling, which interior designer Nina Seed describes as a very British approach.

“We wanted it to fit our style of living, which is very casual.”

—THE HOMEOWNER

ABOVE: The window-lined breakfast bay brings the outdoors in, while floating shelves and a Visual Comfort & Co. chandelier preserve the view; a duplicate bay off the library serves as the wife’s office. FACING PAGE, CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: Ivy frames a round porthole window. A similar window reappears in the butler’s pantry, which features a quartzite counter and backsplash. White rhino marble tops the kitchen cabinets, which alternate between white paint and oak and are paired with a sinuous plaster vent hood.

style they envisioned for their future home. The marriage of Pasadena and Provence was not an auspicious one.

“It was very funny looking,” concedes architectural designer Todd Paratore (formerly of TJP Design Group, now with Vance Stein Architecture|Interiors), who assisted architect John Margolis on the design. Seventeen years after moving in, the family demolished the ranch and started building a new two-story house designed by Paratore, which builder David Malmquist skillfully merged with the existing wings.

Blessed with creamy stucco walls, stout masonry trim, and ebony French doors that open to the front and rear gardens, the new home’s glamorous visage carries through to the interior, where paneled walls and passageways conspire with French oak floors and generous expanses of stone to give the house a venerable old-world appearance. “The clients wanted the house to feel like it was always there,” says Paratore. At the same time, he adds, “they didn’t want the house to be grandiose.”

The wife concurs. “We wanted it

to fit our style of living, which is very casual,” she says.

To help bridge the formality of the architecture and the family’s easygoing lifestyle, interior designer Nina Seed stuck to a serene, neutral palette that was light on pattern but not visual interest. “Layering and texture is everything i n t hese neutral spaces—it’s not about the color and patina,” says Seed, who managed the assignment using the couple’s existing furnishings.

Color does come into play in some secondary spaces, as well as the library, whose dusty green walls and ceiling

“Layering and texture is everything in these neutral spaces.”

—INTERIOR DESIGNER

NINA SEED

offer cozy contrast to the airy living room next door. An understated archway is all that separates the latter from t he k itchen, which pairs cool painted cabinets with warm paneled oak and forgoes upper cabinets for open shelves to keep dishes and cookware in easy reach. A second island doubles as a serving station for the window-wrapped breakfast bay, which surrounds diners in greenery and views of the garden relics out back.

“ We tried to take our cues from the

TOP: The home’s black, white, and gray palette is reflected in the basement bathroom, which features flooring from Cement Tile Shop and walls painted Benjamin Moore Wrought Iron. BOTTOM: The sultry laundry room is bathed in Benjamin Moore Hale Navy. “It makes even me want to do laundry,” says Seed with a laugh. FACING PAGE: In the primary bath, marble cascades down the sides of the vanity top; pillowed Carrara marble floors lead to a balcony.

landscape elements that were left,” says the wife, who tasked landscape architect Dan Gordon with knitting the new house into the old gardens. Emerald shrubs and groundcovers (bereft of all but white flowers) embrace the front auto court, where guests arrive after ascending a long sweeping driveway.

“When you drive up there now,”

Malmquist muses, “you think the house has been there for quite a long time.”

EDITOR’S NOTE: For details, see Resources.

ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN: TJP Design Group

INTERIOR DESIGN: Nina Seed Interiors

BUILDER: Malmquist Builders

LANDSCAPE DESIGN: Dan Gordon Landscape Architects

A curvaceous MTI tub beckons from the other side of the primary bath. FACING PAGE: “To me, this feels like a really fabulous European retreat,” says Seed, who layered the primary suite with neutral patterns and textures for visual interest and incorporated antiques the couple had collected over the years.

Everything to the left of the front entrance is new, constructed to blend seamlessly with the old part of the 1904 Shingle-style house. Tree hydrangeas are among the landscape plan’s unusual species. FACING PAGE: The foyer’s existing fireplace was rebuilt with a surround of Calacatta Viola marble. A new staircase in a style that bridges traditional and contemporary connects the home’s three stories.

Beauty Sleeping

It took a special couple to recognize a classic Shingle-style home’s past charm and awaken its bright future.

Text by PAULA M. BODAH | Phot ography by GREG PREMRU

Sherwin-Williams’s moody Still Water paint in semigloss gives the living room a warm, enveloping feel. Designer Erin Gates mixed traditional pieces like the homeowners’ own antique chest with more modern details such as the Visual Comfort & Co. chandelier with its milky handblown glass disks. She added shots of chartreuse, in the Kelly Wearstler drapery fabric and a toss pillow, to play off the artwork.

We all like to believe we have a soulmate, that one person who sees us for who we really are, appreciates us, and maybe even helps us become a better version of ourselves. Sometimes, it seems, the same holds true for houses and homeowners. It takes the right person to come along and see the inner beauty and magnificent potential in a home.

That’s how it was for this suburban Boston home built back in 1904. Where some prospective buyers might have seen just an old house that needed a fair amount of repair, one couple valued its gracious Victorian past and saw its possibilities as the perfect present-day family dwelling.

“I like the push-pull of the modern and the traditional. I feel like we struck a perfect balance here.”

—Interior designer Erin Gates

LEFT: Drama reigns in the dining room, where the walls wear Schumacher’s Brindille gold-accented wallpaper in a peacock-blue hue and the ceiling glows with Schumacher’s Brushed Plaid in Aged Silver. Chairs covered in sagecolored velvet encourage lingering around the Keith Fritz dining table. BELOW: The mudroom holds covered and open cabinetry to keep everything a family of five needs in its place.

ABOVE: The light-filled family room is painted in Benjamin Moore’s Dove Wing, a luminous white with silvery undertones. Accents of blue and brass add warmth. RIGHT: A wet bar and game table sit at one end of the family room. FACING PAGE: Gates used the same Calacatta Borghini marble for the kitchen’s backsplash and counters. The stainless-steel hood’s brass strapping is echoed in the Lawson-Fenning stools. “They’re the perfect touch of modern,” says Gates about the brass-framed stools with vinyl seats.

All they needed was a team of design professionals who shared their imagination and had the expertise to make it happen. They found it in architect Treff LaFleche, builder Jim Youngblood, and interior designer Erin Gates.

No one would suspect that the house, with its twin gables flanking a cedar-shingled roof, is anything but a well-cared-for early twentiethcentury house. In fact, almost the entire left side is brand-new, designed and built to mesh seamlessly with the existing house. The older section underwent extensive renovations. “We dug down, supporting the center and the right-hand gable and put a new foundation under the house,” Youngblood explains.

While the footprint of the older side remained basically the same, everything was taken down to the studs and rebuilt. LaFleche appreciated his clients’ preference for rebuilding rather than starting over. “So much of our heritage is being torn down because the cost of updating can be

ABOVE: Cerused-oak cabinetry sits against the primary bath’s wall of Statuario marble. LEFT: “The wife fell madly in love with this tub,” says Gates about the primary bath’s polished nickel tub, which was shipped over from England. FACING PAGE, TOP TO BOTTOM: A V-groove ceiling, upholstered bed, and a bench of sumptuous blue velvet lend a cozy warmth to the primary bedroom. A to-die-for dressing room organizes clothes, shoes, and accessories along the walls and in the voluminous center island.

too great,” he says. “My clients understood the meaning of being good stewards to an old home.”

In the older part of the house, rooms maintain the smaller scale of the original spaces, and architectural details, including the living room’s handsome leaded-glass windows, were restored or replaced with an eye toward authenticity.

Here, Gates used rich, warm colors and a blend of antiques and transitional pieces to bridge the centuries. “I like the push-pull of the modern and the traditional,” the designer says. “I feel like we struck a perfect balance here.”

The new side of the house leans a bit more twenty-first century, with an open floor plan and a lighter, neutral palette. Architectural details such as coffered ceilings and moldings that carry through from the other side keep the transition smooth. “We tried to expand the house in a way

ABOVE: Rusty tones join neutrals and blues to add character to the study. The coppery velvet sofa and a swivel chair face off across a natural bananabark coffee table from Made Goods. RIGHT: Schumacher’s Acanthus Stripe grasscloth makes a bold statement in the powder room. FACING PAGE: The pool house, a new addition to the property, was designed to mimic the style of the main house. “The program is more enclosed, more private, more nested in the backyard,” landscape architect Craig Halvorson notes.

that reflects how it might have been had it been designed back in the beginning of the twentieth century in anticipation of how a twenty-firstcentury family might use it,” LaFleche says.

Landscape architects Craig Halvorson and Ricardo Austrich achieved the same balance of traditional and contemporary in the yard. Front plantings have a bit more structure and formality, while the backyard is private, relaxed, and ready for play.

As is so often true in matters of the heart, all this old house needed was to be seen through loving eyes.

EDITOR’S NOTE: For details, see Resources.

ARCHITECTURE: LDa Architecture & Interiors

INTERIOR DESIGN: Erin Gates Design

BUILDER: Youngblood Builders

LANDSCAPE DESIGN: Craig Halvorson Inceptions and BSC Group

Front plantings have a bit more structure and formality, while the backyard is private, relaxed, and ready for play.

leads to

The family room

the covered porch in the backyard, where the landscape plan includes a sizable swath of lawn for the homeowners’ three children to play. Low dwarf ginkgo shrubs provide year-round interest without blocking light from the house.

Nestled into the lush natural vegetation of its coastal location, “the home evokes time and tradition within its setting,” says interior designer Terri Ricci. Cedar shingles weathered silver-gray by sun and salt air reinforce the low-key vibe of a beach house, which sits at the end of a stepping-stone path. FACING PAGE: The entry hall sets a quiet stage with shiplap walls painted white, a backdrop for a modern live-edge desk and wood-andmetal chair.

Sweet GUEST

A seaside cottage is updated to welcome family and friends in summer and beyond.

Text by GAIL RAVGIALA | Photography by JO SHUA M C HUGH

With an expanse of open porch meant for lazy summer afternoons taking in ocean v iews and cool breezes, a pitcher of lemonade at the re ady, this cottage speaks to traditional New England understatement. “It’s an elegant house, simply but be autifully detailed, reminiscent of a beach shack,” s ays architect Thomas A. Kligerman, who designed the one-story structure in 2008.

Part of a larger property, the 2,250-square-foot, three-bedroom house is used as guest quarters, explains interior designer Terri Ricci, who worked with Kligerman on the initial plan. Since then, she has regularly collaborated with the owners to update the space to meet their changing needs.

Laid out in an L-shape, the house, built by J.G. Early, has two wings. One features that idyllic porch running along

its facade. Inside, under a vaulted ceiling of white painted-wood slats f r amed by stained fir beams, is the open living, dining, and kitchen spaces.

The other leg of the L is to the rear and houses the bedroom suites and a changing room connected to an outdoor shower. The bedrooms, accessed via a second porch that runs along one side of the wing, required occupants to step outdoors to go from the public to the

CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: In the changing room, a twig-and-driftwood mirror lends a dramatic finish to the teak walls and vanity. An arflex sofa and vintage Hans J. Wegner chairs harmonize with traditional architectural elements such as the multipaned windows and brick fireplace in the living room. An antique bench is set against white shiplap walls in the kitchen where an open door leads to the ocean-facing porch.

To lighten the palette in the kitchen, Martha’s Vineyard Construction Company bleached dark walnut cabinets to a soft wood tone and replaced heavy granite countertops with white marble. FACING PAGE: Vintage Eskild Pontoppidan dining chairs surround the Stillmade walnut dining table. Bone Simple Design’s custom jute-and-cord barrel pendants bring in another modern element.

private spaces. As the family matured and more guests began occupying the house during the offseason, the design team was asked to enclose the porch to make it more practical for year-round use.

At the same time, Ricci outlined an updated plan for the kitchen. The clients wanted the space to be lighter, brighter,

and more inviting as a gathering place.

“We kept the same footprint, but we softened the tones,” says the designer.

Martha’s Vineyard Construction Company was tapped to strip and bleach da rk-stained walnut cabinets. Seating was added at the island, and heavy g r anite countertops were replaced with

“It’s an elegant house, simply but beautifully detailed, reminiscent of a beach shack.”

—ARCHITECT THOMAS A. KLIGERMAN

Nothing says summer by the sea like an open porch with an ocean view. Shaded by shrub pines and furnished with a porch swing and vintage oak rope chairs, it is a favorite spot for quiet contemplation.

FACING PAGE: Though the rear porch was enclosed with floor-to-ceiling windows, it retains an outdoor sensibility with exterior shingles and outdoor sconces on the wall and bluestone flooring.

honed white Calacatta marble. Plaster applied to the ceiling and exhaust hood increased texture. The walnut Stillmade dining table was surrounded by vintage midcentury modern chairs.

The living room is a carefully curated balance of old and new. “We purposely mixed an Italian modern linen sofa and modern lantern-style wall sconces with classic Hans J. Wegner chairs and an

antique metal pie cabinet,” says Ricci. The result is a comfortable, sophisticated setting with a sense of history—real or i magined. Floor-to-ceiling doublehung windows, much like those used on historic southern manses, “give the house a summer feel year-round,” says Ricci.

Similar classic-style windows were used to enclose the rear porch, creating

ABOVE: The primary bedroom is cozy and calm; whitewashed wood planks add visual interest to the vaulted ceiling, and the corner windows are treated with soft off-white curtains and taupe-gray shades. RIGHT: A guest room has a custom painted headboard with a hinged extension that envelopes the nightstand. FACING PAGE: An antique English desk and chair are set against a window in a corner of the primary bedroom.

a protected corridor that maintains an outdoor sensibility thanks to an interior wall still sheathed in exterior shingles and a bluestone floor impervious to wet and sandy feet. The windows, which are left open as weather permits, assure there is plenty of natural light.

“How people use a house and its spaces changes with time and how the family grows,” says Ricci. And while the cottage will no doubt continue to be adapted to the evolving needs of her clients, she says, “In this latest iteration, this house has found itself.”

EDITOR’S NOTE: For details, see Resources.

ARCHITECTURE:

Kligerman Architecture & Design

INTERIOR DESIGN: Terri Ricci Interiors

BUILDERS: J.G Early Contractor and Builder and Martha’s Vineyard Construction Company

“How people use a house and its spaces changes with time and how the family grows.”

—INTERIOR

DESIGNER TERRI RICCI

NEW AGE

A 1929 brick colonial in Cambridge is reimagined for the present day.

One of the client requests was to transform the existing single-story entry into a more dramatic double-height space; a striking new staircase extends into the attic, where the wife’s new “treetop office” is located. FACING PAGE: A Giffin Design light fixture illuminates a Poliform table, B&B Italia chairs, and a rug from Steven King Decorative Carpets in the dining area; artwork by Lalla Essaydi hangs in a walnut niche.

Text by ALYSSA BIRD

Photography by MICHAEL J. LEE

Styled by SEAN WILLIAM DONOVAN

There are various schools of thought on how to approach historic renovations, and in the case of this 1929 two-story brick colonial in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Hisel Flynn Architects opted to celebrate the new as opposed to merely trying to mimic the original details.

“Our goal was to maintain the classic colonial character of the house a nd keep its scale intact, while at the same time ensuring that any interventions be clearly legible as modern i n stead of a mush of old and new,” says architect Katie Flynn, who designed the symmetrical second-floor additions perched atop the residence’s existing first-floor wings. These additions— which contain an office on one side and the primary suite on the other—feature

CLOCKWISE FROM ABOVE: In the first-floor television room, the client, a vegan, only agreed to the leather chairs because they are vintage. The modern additions sit atop existing wings and feature curved cedar walls and cantilevered roofs that shade new balconies. For the main floor plan, architect Katie Flynn moved the more practical spaces to the core of the home and left the perimeter open to maximize light and views throughout.

“THE PERIMETER OF THE FIRST FLOOR IS LIKE A RACETRACK, WITH LIGHT

STREAMING INTO

—ARCHITECT KATIE FLYNN

THE CORE .”

LEFT: Sliding glass pocket doors separate the television room from the living area, which features a fireplace, a pendant from SkLO Studio, and a sofa from B&B Italia.

ABOVE: Northe Woodworking is responsible for all the millwork in the home, including the kitchen cabinetry; the countertops are quartz, and the pendants are from Foscarini. “The triple slider opens all the way and provides optimal access to the yard,” explains Flynn.

curved cedar walls and cantilevered roofs that shelter dual balconies. “The curved walls help the house to smooth itself into its surroundings,” notes Flynn.

Inside, Flynn overhauled the previous “rabbit warren” of spaces and conceived a plan that better serves the family of four. In addition to the new primary suite and office, there are two equally sized bedrooms for the clients’ teenagers on the second floor, an office in the attic, and a walk-out basement with increased headroom that accommodates a

gym, a hangout space for the kids, a mudroom, and a guest room.

Back on the main level, central placement of the kitchen, fireplace, stairs, and powder room frees up the perimeter for optimal circulation and additional natural light. “The perimeter of the first floor is like a racetrack, with light streaming into the core,” explains the architect. These core elements are separated from the perimeter using curved plaster walls—a nod to the shape of the new exterior wings—and custom millwork.

“The builder did a masterful job creating these curved plaster walls,” says Flynn. “To keep the home from feeling like an Italian hospital, we added white-oak flooring.”

FACING PAGE, CLOCKWISE FROM TOP: Nightstands from Cappellini and pendants from A-N-D flank the bed in the primary suite; the artwork is by Richard Serra. The primary bath features flooring from Stone Source and a tub from MTI. A wallpaper from Eskayel envelops the powder room.

“This project took so much precision on the builder’s part,” explains Flynn, referring to the team at Adams + Beasley Associates. According to the firm’s Laura Burnes, “It requires a great deal of planning and craftsmanship to achieve a clean, effortless look. It’s the intersections of materials t h at make a modern building sing.”

To complement the sleek envelope, the owners tapped Rachel Reid to furnish the interiors. “The client is vegan, so we couldn’t bring leather, silk,

wool, fur, and down into the home,” says Reid. “I enjoyed the challenge. It was interesting to think about a project in this way.”

Reid took to heart all of her clients’ requests, including the desire for handmade elements such as tile and handblown lighting. “We wanted the lighting and furniture to have the same feel as the curved walls, so we chose items that are rounded and allow for a nice flow,” says the designer, who kept color to a minimum. “Since there are clear

The owners took advantage of the renovation to make the house as sustainable as possible, opting for solar panels, Tesla backup batteries, and electric heat pumps, among other things. “We were able to achieve a much more airtight building than a 1920s brick colonial would normally allow for,” says Laura Burnes of Adams + Beasley Associates. FACING

PAGE: The kitchen is in the former primary bedroom, while the bedroom has been relocated to the new second-floor addition directly above.

views throughout the main floor, we needed to maintain a cohesive palette from room to room. The client is an art historian and enjoys collecting, so the only place we brought in color is through the artwork. The background recedes, and the artwork is given the loudest voice.”

The resulting home, both inside and out, manages to focus on the now with-

out discounting the then. “So often,” says Flynn, “clients will ask for a historic shell and modern interiors. B ut in this case, we were all so excited about expressing traditional and modern elements on both the interior a nd exterior. It has all the glory of a classic colonial, plus a modern, presentday intervention.”

EDITOR’S NOTE: For details, see Resources.

ARCHITECTURE: Hisel Flynn

Architects

INTERIOR DESIGN: Reid Design

BUILDER: Adams + Beasley

Associates

LANDSCAPE DESIGN: WOLA

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Sustainable Collaborations

Our goal is to cocreate homes with clients who are passionate about excellent design that is conceived as a sustainable environment integrated with cutting-edge building science. Group Design Build is an architect-led design and construction company which has built some of the first Passive House ® netpositive residences in the Boston-Cambridge area. The founder of Group Design Build is classically trained—first as a woodworker and subsequently as an architect. His wide-ranging experience, from large-scale planning and commercial projects to theatrical set design,

has allowed him to create a company and team that is uniquely suited to managing the construction process of bespoke dwellings.

Group Design Build delights in the collaboration required to achieve elegant solutions for its clients. Design ideas are explored with real-time renderings and visualizations, and every decision builds upon a sound understanding of its spatial impact. On the backbone of good design, Group Design Build is able to address cost, building science, and constructibility factors—all under the umbrella of a unifed vision.

1. Main dining and reception space carved into preexisting bedrooms. 2. Handmade stair to penthouse under a north-facing atrium lit with natural light. 3. Sky-lit atrium and transoms filtering light into floors below and bedrooms with limited windows.

4. Living room with restored brick wall, detailed with shadow lines, backlighting, LED lighting, and natural glazing.

Group Design Build

MARCELO TAGORE HERNANDEZ

Award Winning Comprehensive Landscapes

Jean Brooks Landscapes has been an award-winning design, build, and maintain landscaping firm in the Greater Boston area for more than thirty-five years. Whether it is a project on a smaller or larger scope, our goal is to bring your outdoor vision to life with our JBL excellence. Site analysis, design, drawings, and construction are seamless with our carefully curated team of highly experienced in-house artisans, horticulturists, and property-care specialists. You will have one point of contact readily available at all times. Our in-house capabili-

ties allow all projects to remain on time and on budget. Attention to the smallest of details is also a hallmark of JBL. Our expertise enables us to do some of the most intricate designs, whether it be custom pieces or areas that are tailor-made for your lifestyle, art elements within hardscaping, or precise edges and lines while maintaining meticulous quality. Jean Brooks Landscapes knows nature is our home and it brings us great health and happiness, so it will always be our honor to bring exclusive outdoor living areas to our clients each and every day.

Excellence in Lighting Design

Lux Lighting Design, a boutique lighting design firm, is led by founder and award-winning certified lighting architect Doreen Le May Madden. Doreen, who has more than twenty-five years of experience in the lighting and design industries, is known for her dedication and passion for quality lighting. She has generously donated her time by contributing written research for the Illuminating Engineering Society, and has done numerous interviews as the “go-to person” for radio, TV, design books, and other publications.

Doreen was the first to obtain lighting certification in the country in 1997. Her sophisticated eye and vision create timeless lighting designs as seen in her extraordinary portfolio of work. Lux Lighting Design’s style is to provide architectural details for integrated lighting that achieves maximum impact and adds greatly to the luminous environment aesthetics. Lux’s comprehensive documentation of lighting plans and material details ensure that the design intent is intact and each detail of the project is thoroughly managed smoothly. Doreen’s unsurpassed knowledge of the latest lighting product technology and control systems results in energy savings without compromising functionality and beauty. Doreen Le May Madden has earned the highest reputation in the architectural lighting industry as a highly talented, creative lighting architect and is recognized as such by her peers as well as her clientele throughout the country

1. “Painting with light,” which Doreen is known for, has various art media, lighting, and room finishes specified by Doreen working interchangeably in this creative lighting scheme. 2. A thoughtful lighting detail integrates uplighting into the steps and creates an appealing rhythm for an upscale artistic first impression in the entrance hall. 3. Strategic placement of lighting creates pools of light for an overall pleasant and welcoming look that balances light and shadow. 4. The lighting of various types of art is the main focus of this room. A custom platform with integrated lighting enables the glass dress to glow from within, and a coffered ceiling detail is a sophisticated element that provides beautiful overall lighting for the main room.

Bespoke and Enduring Homes

NS Builders stands out in the high-end residential construction market through their innovative approach to self-improvement and excellence in craftsmanship. By embracing the entire industry’s collective wisdom, NS Builders leverages content creation, sharing, and networking to refine and enhance its practices. This openness to learning and collaboration fuels continuous growth and sets a new standard in construction quality.

The company’s “rip it out mentality” underscores a relentless commitment to producing the very best work, irrespective of the challenges involved. This philosophy

ensures that every project reflects the highest levels of craftsmanship and creativity, celebrating the artistry and dedication that goes into every detail. NS Builders, driven by a youthful and energetic team, is passionate about innovation and pushing the boundaries of creativity. This drive challenges the status quo in an industry often stuck in traditional ways, making NS Builders a beacon of change and a source of inspiration for both clients and peers. Through this unique blend of values, they redefine excellence in high-end residential construction, making every project a testament to quality and innovation.

1. An exterior view of a beautiful Tudor-style home in Needham, MA, showing off its reclaimed brick from a dismantled train station in New Hampshire. 2. The owner of NS Builders, Nick Schiffer, and the project’s designer, Steve Tiek, walk the site during framing to discuss progress. 3. A pantry taking shape with the first of many custom cabinets from NS Builders’ millwork partner, Materia Millwork. 4. The home’s dining room near completion boasts plenty of natural light through “on-the-floor” windows and eye-catching solid hemlock ceiling beams.

NICK SCHIFFER

A Multifaceted Team

As a leading contractor in the construction industry, Onyx Corporation has cemented itself as a unique company with multiple experienced divisions all under one roof: high-end residential landscape construction, horticulture services, private and public excavation work, and aggregate and soils production.

When it comes to your landscape, it is our attention to detail that puts our craftsmanship above the rest. We have developed strong relationships with renowned landscape architects, collaborating as a team to create an outdoor space that fits your lifestyle. Once a project is complete, our maintenance team serves as stewards of the property; we are your ongoing partners in ensuring

the longevity of your landscape investment.

Our diverse background in civil infrastructure and largescale excavation brings a greater understanding of what happens beneath the surface of your outdoor space.

Whether we are tackling complex municipal infrastructure projects, soil-moving operations, or new home foundations, we have the equipment and manpower necessary to complete the job. Onyx produces aggregate materials and soils in-house, and we also offer custom blends.

With experience in everything from walls, site grading, and waterfalls, to drainage, aggregates, and plantings, Onyx Corporation has the knowledge and resources to set your project up for success.

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 Precast Stone Strong Block wall is starting to take form; it will be the tallest of its kind in New England 3. A tranquil upper pond sits above a shallow lower pond, separated by custom water features that maintain the flow of water through each pool. 4. At our main material production location, our crushing plant is able to produce a wide range of quality aggregate materials.

JULIE BERGERON

Third-Generation Dedication

Snow and Jones, Inc., is a family-owned plumbing and heating distribution company. Founded in 1952 and run by the third generation of the family, we feature two luxury award-winning showrooms in Norwell and Cape Cod. Discerning designers, architects, builders, plumbers, and homeowners have come to know Snow and Jones not only for our unique and inspirational displays but also for an unrivaled level of customer service.

Patti Jones, VP of retail sales, and Danielle Jones, president (find us, the #plumbingcousins, on Instagram

@SnowandJones), work together to curate displays that are motivational and on trend. Using full vignettes featuring detailing of tile, wallpaper, paint, accessories, and more, the phrase “I want that whole display!” is heard often from our clients. From there, our team walks through product selections during scheduled appointments. The staff is fully educated on both design and technical elements, ensuring that your project will be beautiful but also functional with all the correct parts. Allow us to become an integral member of your project team and take the technical burden off your plate.

1. Custom brass shelving by Palmer Industries elevates any kitchen or bar to the next level. 2. Green textured tile paired with unlacquered brass fixtures and a wall-hung sink marries modern design with warm tones. 3. A classic design with warm golds and wood tones paired with backlit mirrors creates the perfect primary bath. 4. Get the modern spa aesthetic with light oak woods, largescale tile, and a soothing freestanding cast-stone tub.

Snow and Jones, Inc.

781-878-3312

snowandjones.com

Instagram @snowandjones

PATTI JONES

A Panoramic Lens

Vani Sayeed Studios is an award-winning multidisciplinary design firm based in Newton, MA. The firm is well-known for globally inspired and beautifully layered spaces and thoughtfully designed products like rugs, furniture, textiles, and mixed-media art.

The studio’s compelling approach to design is through a collaborative and panoramic lens. For almost two decades, it has worked on projects for residential and commercial clients on the East and West Coast of America, as well as in India.

Vani Sayeed is the firm’s principal; she was awarded Interior Designer of the Year 2023-24 by IFDA, New England. Her inspiration comes from a worldly, well-travelled,

and creative perspective. She is informed by a diverse sensibility of art, architecture, and design. The ethos of the studio is to honor classical traditions while embracing novelty and innovation.

Recently, Vani collaborated with Landry & Arcari Rugs and Carpeting to design a sold-out rug line—the Global Chic Collection. A textural expression from concept to loom, the Global Chic Collection weaves together art, culture, and beauty.

Her design work has been recognized in several local, national, and international publications including AD , House Beautiful, Home & Garden UK, New England Home, Boston Home , and The Boston Globe

1. A cozy parlor featuring an Iman Blue Orb rug from the Global Chic Collection and original mixed-media art by Vani Sayeed acquired by the homeowner. 2. The Asha Summer Day Walk 9’x12’ area rug in wool and silk from the Global Chic Collection was inspired by Vani’s mixed-media art. 3. A newly renovated kitchen in a historic home brings in natural light with all the bells and whistles. 4. A modern dining area paired with contemporary art and a custom dining table is grounded by the Asha Summer Day Walk rug.

VANI SAYEED

Design Solutions from All Angles

Our goal is to create spaces that support our clients’ vision and lifestyle. What makes us unique is the combined thinking between a dedicated team of landscape architects, interior designers, and construction professionals which ensures collaboration and discussion on design solutions from all angles.

Our projects often begin with the collaboration of our landscape architecture and interior design teams. We believe a successful design process explores all opportunities between the interior and exterior spaces, such as enhancing views, transitioning between spaces, and the continuity of materials.

As a Design + Build firm, we guarantee the continuity of the team throughout the construction phase of the project. We believe in this process because it streamlines communication, accountability, craftsmanship, and the efficiency of schedule and budgets. Our clients are never left wondering what the next step is; we walk beside them throughout the entire process.

We know we have succeeded when there is a visual and physical connectedness to the outdoors that instills a feeling of wellness and calm for our clients.

1. The Asian-inspired courtyard garden sets the tone for the house, communicating both serenity and drama through its use of stone and water. 2. This retreat was designed using a combination of modern corten steel, traditional crafted fieldstone, and layers of lush vegetation. 3. Harsh climate, difficult access, and privacy were a few of the challenges addressed during the design of this rooftop garden. 4. This serene seating arrangement encourages conversation or a moment to reflect on the garden view.

PETER WHITE, PRINCIPAL

RINA OKAWA, INTERIOR DESIGN

Cultivating Authentic Works

Living spaces profoundly impact our quality of life. At 111works, we take pride in designing homes that provide a sense of comfort, quality, and joy.

The ideal home is different for every person. We start the journey to understand our clients’ hopes by listening. We embrace these hopes and use them as our guide to uncover what else they might desire. This collaboration is the critical first step in the path to defining spaces that provide a sense of joy.

Our designs call on two decades of experience crafting homes that reflect our clients’ goals. We take the time to consider every detail, be it as small as a cabinet pull or as prominent as the front door portico. Quality is felt even in the smallest detail.

A custom home requires uncommon craftsmanship and a team of knowledgeable professionals. We have developed an extensive network of the industry’s leaders and

believe cultivating a skilled team results in the authentic and creative design solutions that our clients seek.

111works, a new and vibrant design studio, has the depth of knowledge, breadth of experience, and open-minded vision to bring your project to life.

CHANDON GEORGIAN

This picturesque barn-style home and guest cottage are slated for completion in 2025. See 111works.com for prior works.

A Love of Plants and a Passion for Design

Thirty years ago a small idea grew into reality when friends Jim Douthit and Heather Lashbrook Jones started a Blade of Grass. By cultivating relationships and gardens the company has grown into what it is today, a full-service landscape design, installation, and maintenance firm specializing in tailored solutions for their clients.

Henry Miller wrote, “One’s destination is never a place, but a new way of seeing things.”

Year after year the company has strived to see properties in a new light, creating outdoor spaces that seamlessly complement clients’ indoor living and provide effortless and endless ways to spend time outside and connect with nature. Now more than ever strengthening ties to the natural world provides comfort and meaning in our busy lives. At a Blade of Grass we believe combining a love of plants and

a passion for design creates magical results that clients will enjoy for years to come.

From the creative vision and installation, to ongoing maintenance and seasonal accents, a Blade of Grass has the experience and resources to transform your property.

An Artful Approach

As owner and principal designer Ann Henderson has been practicing the Art of Inside for over 3 decades. With degrees in Art History and Interior Design, Ann understands the fundamental, timeless doctrines of superior design, hallmarks of her firm.

Each project involves a collaborative exploration of our clients’ distinct values, lifestyles, and aesthetic preferences, ensuring a personalized and tailored experience. Whether curating an inherited collection or choosing decor that will become one, our attention to our clients’ preferences ensures the creation of bespoke spaces that reflect their individuality and style. Powerfully, color and texture impart meaning and association and we use them with confidence.

As full-service designers, we take pride in our curated network of longstanding, trusted connections, and resources. Their talents and ours provide an unparalleled

process from schematic to the Grand Reveal.

A design process as artful as the design? No matter the scope, that is our commitment.

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Personalized Interiors That Celebrate Your Story

At Blakely Interior Design, our highly personal approach to design creates a closeness to home that goes far beyond aesthetics. From concept to completion, we expertly guide our clients through their design journey, transforming their lives with beautiful homes that embody their unique personalities and lifestyles.

Whether a city-view penthouse renovation or a new construction summer house by the shore, our client-acclaimed signature process ensures that each project results in a tailor-made home that weaves our clients’ experiences throughout each space.

Based in Rhode Island, with projects spanning across New England and beyond, our full-service firm specializes in custom private residences that effortlessly celebrate your story of home. Marked by passion, precision, and a profoundly per-

sonalized experience, each project is curated to our clients’ individualism, resulting in an intentionally designed house that they’re proud to call home.

Designed as a coastal retreat for a family of seven, this newly built summer home captures the homeowners’ vibrant personalities and an easygoing beachside lifestyle.

Blakely Interior Design

JANELLE BLAKELY PHOTOPOULOS

What Makes Us Unique

We Value and Restore the Things You Love

Aone-of-a-kind business in the art appraisal and restoration industry, Manzi Appraisers & Restoration is dedicated to reviving beloved pieces, whispering back their stories, and ensuring they can be cherished for generations to come.

Fueled by passion for the things we love, we focus on what we do best: meticulous appraisals and expert restorations for everything from paintings to furniture. Our clients have entrusted us with their precious keepsakes, each with

Manzi Appraisers & Restoration 20 Park Plaza, #400-14 Boston, MA 02116 617-948-2577 manziappraisers.com

its own unique history waiting to be rediscovered. Our ability to serve a diverse customer base with our extensive range of services has made us a go-to source for collectors, art dealers, museums, and insurance companies who value quality and expertise. So, whether you have a dusty painting in the attic or a family heirloom yearning for some TLC, don’t hesitate to reach out. We’d love to hear your story!

DAVID J. MANZI

Richard Artschwager (American, 1923–2013) Chair/Chair, Vitra, Switzerland. Signed and numbered. Red oak, cowhide, and painted steel

The Challenges of Change

Home renovations are challenging. There are so many layout, structural, historic, and energy considerations to navigate. As a design-forward residential renovation firm, we love creating spaces that express your style and warm your heart. But many other factors play a role in dictating the design’s structure, building methods, and performance, and therefore need to be incorporated into the home’s design. We at Refined Renovations have the experience, approach, team, and passion to handle all the challenges of change. We streamline the overall renovation process, starting with your goals. We then render design options, suggest and source custom cabinetry and fixtures, and even curate and install your interiors. Our in-house build team manages our valued subcontractors, installs our gorgeous

interiors, and ensures all the design details are executed properly. Each team member adds exceptional value to the project—not only with their individual skills, but also by working together as an accomplished team. Our approach takes us from refining conceptual designs to arranging the dining chairs in time for a celebratory drink.

Refined Renovations 16 Upton Drive, Suite 1 Wilmington, MA 01810 184 Worcester Street Wellesley, MA 02481 978-809-3221 refinedren.com

JIM BUHRER

Easing the Process of Building Beautiful Homes

When a house is just right for the homeowners— beautiful and functional—it makes their lives better every day. As one of the Greater Boston area’s premier residential renovation and custom home building companies, our business is working with design professionals and customers to create beautiful homes that elevate the human experience.

Our projects come in on schedule and on budget because our experienced team manages the heck out of them. Our craftsmanship and technical expertise create houses that are gorgeous and technically correct. Throughout the process, our clients are well-informed and in control, and our team is motivated by how great it will be for our customers to live in their new spaces.

In the end, we are creating environments that will make people feel better every day. What could be better than that?

S+H Construction

Sarah Lawson, President 45 Brighton St. Belmont, MA 02478 617-583-5826

shconstruction.com

@S_H_Construction

The expansive brick fireplace, structural lumber of the exposed floor above, and custom built-ins give this one-of-a-kind kitchen its charming character.

SARAH LAWSON

Clients Love Working With Our Team!

Saltwater Home is a female-founded, family-run business that was created out of a passion for comfortable and inspiring spaces. With a love of salt air, sandy toes, nature, water, and earthy tones, our team works to create a coastal design for everyday living. Our mission is to create a memorable brand experience for our clients during all stages of the design process. Integrating our brand into all aspects of what we do inspires the team and our clients, culminating in spaces that reflect the lifestyle and passions of our clients.

At Saltwater Home, we’ll walk you through the decisionmaking process so you feel confident that you are making the right design choices. We combine comfort with func -

tionality, so you don’t need to compromise performance. We help you design complete spaces that you are proud to entertain friends and family in that feel like home.

2 Storer Street, Suite 109 Kennebunk, ME 04043 207-888-0552 saltwater-home.com

FRONT ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT–JESSICA NANNERY, ANNIE TALMAGE (FOUNDER), ERICA GAMMON BACK ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT–ASHLEY BAKOS, AINSLEY LUKEN

moments.

ANNIE TALMAGE

Crafting Eclectic Spaces

At Stephanie King Design we approach each project with a tailored process that provides our clients with an individualized home design that is both bespoke in style and uniquely theirs. The studio guides each client through the design process, cultivating an environment that incorporates customized furniture pieces and beautiful finishes. We pride ourselves on sourcing both vintage and modern items to blur the lines of home and art. Our architectural and contractor collaborations bring together a love of functional aesthetics that allows for comfortable living, ultimately giving our projects beauty and inspiration.

The use of vintage furniture combined with modern and local finds complement this 1930s cottage revival.

STEPHANIE KING

CELEBRATING 30 YEARS

STRUCTURAL SOLUTIONS FOR INNOVATIVE ARCHITECTS

Beyond Imagination

If you’re a collector, bibliophile, or an equestrian, your dream home awaits.

By MEREDITH LINDEMON

ARTIST’S RETREAT

With its dramatic curves and angles, it makes sense that Lee Pond Estate in Westwood, Massachusetts, was designed and built for a renowned sculptor and his family. The home sits on a historic piece of land lined with specimen trees that create meandering walkways, ideal for garnering artistic inspiration. “Lee Pond is the best of what New England does,” says Ruth Kennedy Sudduth, vice chair for

LandVest Boston. “It’s superb site quality set into an old estate that’s combined with a sleek, new, contemporary home.” RBL Architects led the design of that home. Completed in 2016, the two-story structure features a guest wing, basement gym, home theater, and wine cellar. Meichi Peng designed the interiors with an emphasis on materials—floor-to-ceiling marble and glass, porcelain tile, Venetian plaster, and variegated ceilings—that reflect the home’s ample natural light. And, also befitting a house designed for an artist, there’s no shortage of space to exhibit artwork. But even though it has a high-gloss

MAIN HOUSE 6 BEDROOMS 7 FULL BATHROOMS 2 PARTIAL BATHROOMS 10,000 SQ. FT. 31.43 ACRES $12,500,000

vibe, the residence is also inviting. “This is really a house that’s meant to be lived in,” says Sudduth. “The kitchen is made for gathering, and the pizza oven on the patio is meant for parties. It can suit multiple generations or a single family. A lot of that has to do with the skill of the designers and the character of the folks who built it.”

Jay Boyle, LandVest, Boston, landvest.com, 617-723-1800,

Worry Less, Live More. Your kitchen counters see a lot of action - and messes. But with Boston Stone Restoration on your side, messes are nothing to worry about. Our team will expertly restore and protect your stone surface, giving you the confidence to enjoy every moment in your kitchen. So, go ahead and invite your favorite sous chefs, let the flour fly, and experience the joy of carefree stone surfaces.

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MAIN HOUSE 5 BEDROOMS 4 FULL BATHROOMS 4 PARTIAL BATHROOMS 6,889 SQ. FT. 102.27 ACRES $12,500,00

THE GENTLEMAN FARMER

Ipswich, Massachusetts, is dotted with estates that let the imagination run wild, and this one is no exception. An equestrian’s dream, the property keeps the focus on nature, whether it’s among the trees, on the tennis courts, in the pastures, or on adjacent Castle Neck River. The main house features historic bones that celebrate high

ceilings, exposed beams, and tons of woodwork while forgoing a modern-day open floor plan in favor of dedicated rooms. (Six additional dwellings, an indoor riding arena, and an eleven-stall stable offer countless opportunities for a family compound or income properties.)

“The main house is a 1911 Tudor Revival that’s been beautifully and extensively renovated to feel original,” says Nicole Monahan, a broker for LandVest. “The foyer is impressive with wood floors and paneling, a fireplace with a seating area, and a breathtaking staircase at the rear. It really makes for a grand entry.” With a fully updated kitchen and remodeled baths, intricately carved mantel pieces, and en suite bedrooms, the

residence remains true to its roots but also boasts thoughtful upgrades like paned-glass French doors that draw one out to various porticos, patios, and porches. “The home is gracious without being overwhelmingly large, and it’s sited beautifully at ninetyeight feet above sea level,” Monahan says. “The entry to the driveway is at sea level, however, so you wind through the property up to the higher elevation—it’s incredible.”

CONTACT: Nicole Monahan, LandVest, Ipswich, Mass., landvest.com, 617-680-6895, MLS# MA4291

LITERARY HERO

Catch up with your favorite protagonist in this Newport, Rhode Island, mini manse that has character to spare. Built in 2003, every detail of the English country-style home is designed to replicate the ancestral halls of a manor built during the Gilded Age, but, at just under 4,000 square feet, in a comparably diminutive footprint. With vaulted ceilings, arched doorways, brilliant

wood finishes, and two libraries, the residence is made for the period-drama devotee.

Listing agent Kimberly Doherty says, “I see a potential homeowner who is looking for a finely crafted, beautifully proportioned, elegant home for entertaining. It has all the attributes of a brand-new house—and all the grand elements of a mansion—while still maintaining a livable scale.” Slightly eccentric in its decor, the home’s ornate dining room, curved antechambers, and grand staircase reflect an era of refined formality. It even has domestic quarters in a nod to its English country style. Situated off Bellevue Avenue, the

3 BEDROOMS 3 FULL BATHROOMS 1 PARTIAL BATHROOM

3,675 SQ. FT. 1.9 ACRES $6,950,000

structure reflects the architectural integrity of its surrounds—homes to which New York society would retire after the social season closed. “It doesn’t have to be just a summer visitor who comes to Newport, though,” says Doherty. “This place is for someone who wants to enjoy being in their home year-round—and in one that’s on a beautiful, quiet street.”

CONTACT: Kimberly Doherty, Lila Delman/ Compass, Newport, R.I., compass.com, 401-848-2101, MLS# 1353183

Photography by Todor Tsvetkov for Lila

Photo: Susan & Jim M-Geough

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Style Scene

Newton House Tour

MAY 19

Celebrate the diversity of Newton’s residences during a self-guided tour showcasing examples of historic and modern architectural styles.

Newton, Mass. newtonma.gov

››  35th Annual Garden Tour

JUNE 7–8

Stroll through six beautiful private gardens during this popular Concord Museum event. Concord, Mass. concordmuseum.org

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The Newport Flower Show: At Home

JUNE 21–23

The historic Rosecliff mansion is the backdrop for this year’s show, featuring flowers and designs we can enjoy in our own homes. Newport, R.I. newportmansions.org

‹‹  Wellesley Kitchen and Home Tour

MAY 4

Visit a mix of kitchens and other first-floor rooms in seven beautiful homes. The tour benefits the Wellesley Hills Junior Women’s Club. Wellesley, Mass. whjwc.org

››  45th Old Newbury Garden Tour

JUNE 8–9

Private gardens, large and small, are open for self-guided tours during this annual event. Newbury, Mass. newburyhistory.org

Annual Kitchen Tour & Tasting Fundraiser

MAY 11

Burn some calories touring beautiful coastal homes, then indulge in tastings from area chefs and bakers.

Newburyport, Mass. newburyportkitchentour.com

Notebook

As we go to press, daylight saving has begun, and the buildingand-design community is bracing for the spring rush.

MAY 20–22

Renowned experts help professionals in the home design and construction industries market to affluent consumers at Chatham Bars Inn. Chatham, Mass. luxuryhomedesignsummit.com

42nd Festival of Historic Houses

JUNE 8

This self-guided tour, presented by the Providence Preservation Society, explores homes and gardens in the historic Mount Hope neighborhood. Providence providencehousetour.com

‹‹  Tour Bill Noble’s Garden

JUNE 30

Tour the two-acre property inspired by the gardens at the nearby Cornish Artist’s Colony. This is part of The Garden Conservancy’s Open Days. Norwich, Vt. gardenconservancy.org

We are happy to report that Poggenpohl is back in Boston with a new 3,500-square-foot showroom in the iconic Saunders Building at 13 Park Plaza. The space features unique kitchen environments, from bold and modern to inviting and traditional, all reflecting the 130-year-old company’s impeccable quality and innovation.

SV Design, an architecture and interior design firm with offices in Beverly and Chatham, Massachusetts, has some exciting news. Stefano Basso, Jennifer Hocherman, and Paul Muldoon have all been promoted to the role of principal. The trio’s tenure at the firm totals more than thirty-five years, so these seasoned professionals are well-poised for their new leadership positions.

Makkas Workroom is on the move, opening a new space in Sudbury, Massachusetts. The location is double the size of the company’s former Framingham facility, allowing it to offer more interactive experiences, including one-on-one project planning meetings, special events, and mentorship programs. We can’t wait to see what Manny Makkas and his team of expert craftspeople create next.

One of Maine’s most iconic designers, Angela Adams, is back with a retail location in Portland.

The new shop, located at 40 Free Street in the heart of the Arts District, showcases Adams’s latest rug and accessory collections alongside many of the timeless classics that launched her into the national spotlight.

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DESIGN DISPATCHES

Several significant anniversaries must be noted. Three cheers for Doug Gates and the team at Showroom, which is celebrating its twentieth anniversary. In an industry where new shops and showrooms often have the shelf life of a Hollywood marriage, this luxury brand deserves a champagne toast!

SimpleHome, a Westwood, Massachusetts-based smart home technology company, marks its fiftieth anniversary, celebrating decades of innovation and commitment to the luxury design community. “We’ve spent fifty years understanding what people need and how to make it hassle-free,” says Brad Smith, founder and chief performance officer. “Our focus has always been on reliability and ease of use. At simpleHome, we are truly committed to keeping it simple and reliable while still providing the fun and luxury you expect in a quality home.”

Further north, Stephanie Saltonstall and Andrea Checovich of Summer House Furnishings in Rye, New Hampshire, celebrate twenty-five years of doing business on the Seacoast with a year of festivities, including parties and giveaways.

Last but certainly not least, WrightRyan marks forty years in business with Building for Generations, an anniversary celebration of its 1984 founding by Tom Wright and John Ryan. The anniversary also marks a change in leadership. Alan Sparn, who has served as the firm’s chief operating officer since 2022, will succeed Ryan as president beginning June 30. Ryan will transition to chair of the board of directors. “For forty years, Wright-Ryan has been building Maine’s great spaces— built environments where Maine’s people have lived, worked, learned, and thrived for generations. What an honor it is to celebrate this milestone with the community that made it all possible,” says Ryan.

McKinley Architects

May 20-22, 2024

Chatham Bars Inn | Chatham, MA

Stan Dixon, AIA—President and founder of Atlanta-based firm D. Stanley Dixon Architect, Stan Dixon is one of a highly influential group of Southern-based architects and designers who are revolutionizing the design world with their work.

Brian Sawyer, FASLA, and John Berson, AIA—Brian and John are cofounders of New York City-based interdisciplinary firm Sawyer | Berson, practicing architecture, landscape architecture, and interior design.

Scott Lesnick—Scott Lesnick is a sought-after global keynote speaker and author who shows leaders at all levels how to be resilient, connect with all generations, grow business and productivity, and successfully navigate change.

The Good Life | THE SCENE

EDITED BY CAMILLA TAZZI

January-February

Networking Event at DOCA Boston

DOCA Boston and New England Home hosted a lively networking event to fete the magazine’s JanuaryFebruary issue. Festivities took place at the kitchen designer’s new Brookline showroom, where top industry professionals enjoyed chef demonstrations, culinary creations, and handcrafted cocktails.

Anna Gilfoy and Alyssa Andress of Salt Architecture

Leslie Fine of Leslie Fine Interiors and Manny Makkas of Makkas Workroom

J.B. Clancy of ART Architects, New England Home’s Jenna Talbott, Gerry Korchmar of DOCA Boston, and New England Home’s Kathy Bush-Dutton

Jeff Capello of Concept Building, David Boronkay of Slocum Hall Design Group, Jessica Tolman of Briar Design, and Leana Taft of Slocum Hall Design Group

New England Home’s Lynda Simonton and Jenna Talbott (first and third from left) with Jeff and Natasha Soderbergh of Jeff Soderbergh Sustainable Furnishings & Fine Art

Isabella Wolfsdorf, Maeve Kelley, and Nicholas Marchio of Catalano Architects

Kelsey Drago and Julio Lugo of Cumar

Emma Winkler and MaryKate Farnham of LeBlanc Jones Landscape Architects

Doreen Le May Madden of Lux Lighting Design and Julia Hodges of RELYCO

Sachin Baidya and Hasan Jafri of Dover Rug & Home

Jill Adler of DiscoverTile and Jason Nunes of Cabot House Furniture

Umut and Fatma Yilmaz of Lazzoni Furniture

Julie Dalton of Platt Builders, Chandon Georgian of 111works, and Kevin Cradock of Kevin Cradock Builders

Friday, June 7 and Saturday June 8, 2024

PAULI & URIBE ARCHITECTS LLC 2023 Bulfinch Award Recipient for Beacon Hill Books & Café; Photography by Sarah Winchester

The Good Life

Poggenpohl Showroom Grand Opening

Poggenpohl debuted its new luxury kitchen showroom in Boston’s Back Bay earlier this year. Design aficionados gathered to explore the latest in German-made kitchen solutions, raising a glass to craftsmanship and innovation.

Nantucket by Design Panel & Brunch at The Colony Hotel

The Nantucket Historical Association hosted a panel and champagne brunch at The Colony Hotel in Palm Beach, Florida, to celebrate the road to Nantucket by Design. Guests sipped champagne, mingled, and heard from The Colony’s Sarah Wetenhall, designers Christina Coniglio and Mimi McMakin, and photographer Nick Mele.

New England Home’s Kathy Bush-Dutton, Guillermo Langle of Cosentino, Marcia Speer of Poggenpohl, and Helena García of Cosentino

Sheryl Burgarino, Anne Marie Diamond, Brigg Klein, Marcia Speer, and Janine Flamer of Poggenpohl

Photography by Robin G. London Photography

Photography by Matt Stone

Marla Mullen Sanford of MARLA Design Group and Bill Richards of Gary McBournie

Editor Clinton Smith, Stacey Stuart of Nantucket Historical Association, and Kathleen Hay of Kathleen Hay Designs

New England Home’s Joyce Leavitt and Kathy Bush-Dutton with Honey Collins of Honey Collins Interiors

Donald Dallaire and David Handy of Handy & Dallaire Events (first and third from left) with Zachary Cohen of Island Kitchen, and Kelley Cohen of White Elephant Resorts

Brigg Klein of Poggenpohl and Paul Shaffer of Miele

Design Consultant Paola Grassi and Grégory-Fritz Laplanche of Ligne Roset

Lucy Le Pera of Roche Bobois and Patrick Hickox of Hickox Williams Architects

Michael Mitchell of Mitchell Hill, Marybeth Gilmartin of Compass, and Olivia Charney of Olivia Charney Interior Design

Craftsmanship

JULY

15-18

NANTUCKET BY DESIGN

BENEFITING THE NANTUCKET HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION

Celebrate the Art of Craftsmanship with design panels, cocktail parties, book signings, and more. Register today to join the confirmed list of speakers below.

Aerin Lauder

Andrew Kotchen

Brian Sawyer

Caitlin Parsons

Darren Henault

David Kaihoi

Ed Hollander

Gary McBournie

Heather Goodnow

Jesse Carrier

Joy Moyler

Keita Turner

Ken Fulk

Kevin Paulsen

Kit Kemp

Laura Doyle

Mara Miller

Mark Sikes

Mary McDonald

Meg Braff

Melanie Millner

Michelle Holland

Miles Redd

Nina Farmer

Sarah Wetenhall

Victoria Hagan

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The Good Life

THE SCENE

IFDA Bubbles & Boards

The New England chapter of the International Furnishings and Design Association popped the champagne and indulged in delicious charcuterie at their Valentine’s Day-themed Bubbles & Boards networking event.

Rachel Purewal, Isabelle Yabe, and Brigit Hourigan of LeBlanc Design

Jacqueline Richie of Ethan Allen and David Sutton of Ailanthus on Harrison flank a guest

Nick and Niki Vercollone of Highline Construction

Photography by Ev Dow

Lisa Hillson of Lisa Hillson Interiors and Vani Sayeed of Vani Sayeed Studios

Tiffany LeBlanc of LeBlanc Design, John Trifone of Minotti, and Larissa Cook of FBN Construction

Raise a glass in honor of the winners and celebrate the future of New England residential design ! SEPTEMBER 12 TH

Join us for a lively cocktail party and awards ceremony celebrating the creativity and innovation of emerging talent in the residential design industry, and make sure to bid on five exquisite, one-of-a-kind custom rugs designed by the winners. Auction proceeds benefit Barakat, a nonprofit organization dedicated to transforming the lives of girls and women in South Asia through education and empowerment.

Mingle with esteemed peers from the design community while celebrating rising talent and making a positive impact on the world. Tickets on sale now at nehomemag.com/5-under-40/tickets/

SIGNATURE SPONSORS

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PRESENTING SPONSOR

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From left to right: Edward Adams, Landscape Architecture; Darien Fortier, Architecture; Cory Gans, Interior Design; Blair Moore, Interior Design; Heidi Lachapelle, Interior Design

Resources

COMFORT ZONE

PAGES 39–50

Interior design: Michael Forman, Michael Ferzoco, Eleven Interiors, Boston, Mass., 617-423-1114, eleveninteriors.com

Builder: Adam Komarowski, Future of Construction, Weymouth, Mass.

Primary bedroom, living room, and breakfast nook millwork: Gloucester Design, Gloucester, Mass., 978-879-7893

Upholstery: Kevin McMahon, Furniture Concepts, Malden, Mass., 781-324-8668, furniture-concepts.com

Window coverings: Mary Kaye Glover, 617-821-0270

Stonework: Cumar, Everett, Mass., 617-389-7818, cumar.com

Wallpaper installation: Rozemir Alves, RZA Paperhanging Services, Millbury, Mass., 617-388-9716

Painter: John Speridakos, Cosmos Painting, 781-760-3339, cosmospainting.com

Artwork: Susan Lanoue, Lanoue Gallery, 617-262-4400, lanouegallery.com ; Julie Mussafer, Jules Place, 617-542-0644, julesplace.com

MODERN ROMANCE

PAGES 52–64

Architecture: Patrick Ahearn, Colby Mauke, Patrick Ahearn Architect, Boston, 617-266-1710; Edgartown, Mass., 508-939-9312, patrickahearn.com

Builder: Rosbeck Builders, Edgartown, Mass., 508-693-6300, rosbeckbuilders.com

Landscape design: Dan Gordon, Dan Gordon Landscape Architects, Wellesley, Mass., 781-237-5751, dangordon.com

Cabinetry: Triple Crown Cabinet & Millwork, Sandwich, Mass., 508-833-6500, triplecrowncabinetandmillwork.com

Landscape contractor: Donaroma’s Edgartown, Edgartown, Mass., 508-627-3036, donaromas.com

DRESSED FOR SUMMER

PAGES 76–82

Architecture: Lisa Botticelli, Botticelli & Pohl, Boston, Nantucket, Mass., 508-228-5455, botticelliandpohl.com

Interior design: Bob Klingel, Interior Elements, Chicago, Ill., 312-771-7229

Builder: Erik Johnson, Lindsay Custom Builders, Nantucket, Mass., lindsaycustombuildersinc.com

Landscape design: Doug Hoerr, Nick Fobes, Hoerr Schaudt Landscape Architects, Chicago, Ill., 312-492-6501, hoerrschaudt.com

Landscape contractor: Greg Raith, Gregory Raith Landscaping, Nantucket, Mass., 508-325-1729

Swimming pool: Viola Associates, Hyannis, Mass., 508-771-3457, violaassociates.com

Masonry: Neil Paterson Landscaping, Nantucket, Mass., 508-228-3494

HUB OF ACTIVITY

PAGES 86–94

Architecture: Brooks & Falotico, New Canaan, Conn., 203-966-8440, brooksandfalotico.com

Interior design: Chauncey Boothby, Chauncey Boothby Interiors, Rowayton, Conn., chaunceyboothby.com

Builder: Joe Fossi, Pelham Homes, Ridgefield, Conn., 203-438-9938, pelhamhomesllc.com

Upholstery and window coverings: J&J Studios, Norwalk, Conn., 203-353-0703, jjstudio.us

FRENCH DRESSING PAGES 96–104

Interior design: Jill Litner Kaplan Interiors, West Newton, Mass., 617-558-7751, jilllitnerkaplaninteriors.com

Upholstery: Nunzio’s Upholstering, Medford, Mass., 781-396-7224

Window coverings: Window Expressions by Laura, Seabrook, N.H.

Masonry: Venades Masonry, Sterling, Mass., 781-839-0204, venadesmasonry.com

Garden installation: Phil Mastroianni Corp. Landscaping, Waltham, Mass., 617-527-8445, pmclandscapeco.com

ISLAND IDYLL

PAGES 107–111

Interior design: Cindy Rinfret, Taylor Stebbins, Rinfret, Ltd., Greenwich, Conn., 203-622-0000, rinfretltd.com

SUMMER BY THE SEA

PAGES 114–126

Interior design: Taste Design, Middletown, R.I., Westport, Conn., 401-423-3639, tastedesigninc.com

Builder: WKP Construction, Newport, R.I., 401-619-3909, wkpconstruction.com

Interior millwork: Herrick & White, Cumberland, R.I., 401-658-0440, herrick-white.com

A DREAM DEFERRED

PAGES 168–179

Architectural design: Todd Paratore (formerly of TJP Design Group, Essex, Mass.), Vance Stein Architecture | Interiors, Beverly, Mass., 978-835-9066

Interior design: Nina Seed, Nina Seed Interiors, Westwood, Mass., 781-366-4556, ninaseedinteriors.com

Builder: David Malmquist, Malmquist Builders, Eliot, Maine, 978-998-0241, malmquistbuilders.com

Landscape design: Dan Gordon, Dan Gordon Landscape Architects, Wellesley, Mass., 781-237-5751, dangordon.com

Interior millwork: Endeavour Craftsmen, Rockland, Maine, 207-594-4470, endeavourcraftsmen.com ; Mottl Builders, Reading, Mass., 781-942-8880, mottlcabinets.com

Landscape contractor, hardscape, garden installation: R.P. Marzilli & Company, Medway, Mass., 508-533-8700, rpmarzilli.com

Stonework, masonry, and hardscape: K.T. Fenton Masonry, Sudbury, Mass., 978-579-9999, ktfenton.com

Swimming pool: Gunite Construction, Essex, Mass., 978-468-3385, guniteconstruction.com

Window coverings: Colleen Inman, Made by Hand, Holliston, Mass., 508-380-7571, made-by-hand.biz

Audio/video: Roy Spittle Associates, Gloucester, Mass., 978-283-2299, royspittleelectric.com

SLEEPING BEAUTY

PAGES 180–193

Architecture: Treff LaFleche, LDa Architecture & Interiors, Boston, 617-621-1455, lda-architects.com

Interior design: Erin Gates, Erin Gates Design, Wellesley, Mass., 781-779-6701, eringatesdesign.com

Builder: Jim Youngblood, Youngblood Builders, Waltham, Mass., 617-964-9900, youngbloodbuilders.com

Landscape design: Craig Halvorson, Craig Halvorson Inceptions, Brookline, Mass., 617-872-0106; Ricardo R. Austrich, BSC Group, Boston, 617-896-4300, bscgroup.com

Cabinetry: Architectural Kitchens, Wellesley, Mass., 781-239-9750, architecturalkitchens.com

Landscape contractor: Michael S. Coffin, Hopkinton, Mass., 508-293-4244, michaelscoffin.com

Floral design: Jennifer Figge, Figge Floral Studio, Boston, Sun Valley, Idaho, 917-403-2586

GUEST SWEET

PAGES 194–203

Architecture: Thomas A. Kligerman, Alexander R. Eng, Kligerman Architecture & Design, New York, N.Y., 212-268-0128, kligermanad.com

Interior design: Terri Ricci, Terri Ricci Interiors, Norwalk, Conn., 203-642-3202, terriricci.com

Builder: J.G. Early Contractor and Builder, Vineyard Haven, Mass., 508-693-6177, jgemv.com

Renovation builder: Martha’s Vineyard Construction Company, Edgartown, Mass., 508-693-2300, marthasvineyardconstruction.com

NEW AGE

PAGES 204–213

Architecture: Katie Flynn, Hisel Flynn Architects, Lexington, Mass., 617-588-9764, hiselflynn.com

Interior design: Rachel Reid, Reid Design, New York, N.Y., 781-771-0781, reiddesigninc.com

Builder: Adams + Beasley Associates, Carlisle, Mass., 978-254-5641, adamsbeasley.com

Landscape design: Kathryn Ostermier, WOLA, Northampton, Mass., 413-278-2383, wo-la.net

Interior millwork: Les Williams, Chris Morrison, Northe Woodworking, Lewiston, Maine, 207-212-9969, northewoodworking.com

Landscape contractor: Scott Rossi, Bespoke Companies, Belmont, Mass., 978-502-6927, bespokecompanies.com

Design: Katie Rosenfeld and Company • Photography: Read McKendree/JBSA

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Acampora Interiors 166

Acorn Deck House Company 103

Adolfo Perez Architect 35

Ann Henderson Interiors 234

Bannon Custom Builders 117

Blakely Interior Design 235

Boston Architectural College 84

Boston Design Week 247

Boston Stone Restoration 243

California Closets 49

Carpenter & MacNeille 75

Catherine Truman Architects 22

Christopher Pagliaro Architects 148

Clarke Distribution Corporation 83

Concept Building 85

Concord Museum 253

Crown Point Cabinetry 33

Crown Select 66

Cumar 38

Dell Anno Boston 10–11

Designer Bath/Salem Plumbing Supply 61

Designer Draperies of Boston 91, 150–151

DOCA Boston 18–19

Dover Rug & Home 65

Downsview Kitchens 41

Ecoshel 99

Elms Interior Design 12–13

Farrow & Ball, Inc. 97

FBN Construction Co., LLC outside back cover

Feinmann, Inc. 47

Fifthroom.com 249

Group Design Build 216–217

Hammer Architects 51

Hammerton 87

Hancock Appliances 107

Historic Newton 261

Hutker Architects 43

Institute of Classical Architecture & Art (Bulfinch Awards) 253

Janine Dowling Design, Inc. 129

Jean Brooks Landscapes 218–219

Jennifer Palumbo, Inc. 95

Jill Litner Kaplan Interiors 25

K. Powers & Company 250

Kenneth Vona and Son Construction inside back cover

Kevin Cradock Builders, Inc. 57

Kistler and Knapp Builders, Inc. 147

KVC Builders 2–3, 152–153

LaBarge Homes 34

Landry & Arcari Rugs and Carpeting 77

Lazzoni 14–15

LDa Architecture & Interiors 101

League of N.H. Craftsmen 247

LeBlanc Jones Landscape Architects, Inc. 45

Leslie Fine Interiors, Inc. 4–5

Little Greene Paint Company 109

Living Swell 73

Longfellow Design Build 32

Lux Lighting Design 220–221

Maine Woodworks 241

Makkas Workroom 111

Malmquist Builders, LLC 249

Manzi Appraisers & Restoration 236

Matthew Cunningham Landscape Design, LLC 20–21, 154–155

Meg McSherry Interiors 89

Mellowes & Paladino Architects 141

Mid-Cape Home Centers 156–157

Minotti 28–29

Monique’s Bath Showroom 143

My Estate Concierge 145

Nantucket Historical Association/ Nantucket by Design 255

Neena’s Lighting 63

Newburyport Kitchen Tour 256

NS Builders, LLC 222–223

Oak Hill Architects, Inc. 27

Oasis Shower Doors/Specialty Glass 146

Ogunquit Playhouse 263

Onyx Corporation 224–225

Palmer Industries 125

Paragon Landscape Construction 139

Parterre Garden Services 113, 158–159

Patrick Ahearn Architect, LLC 67

Paul F. Weber Architect, LLC 131

Payne|Bouchier Fine Builders 160–161

Pinney Designs 79

Platt Builders 137

Polhemus Savery DaSilva Architects Builders 71

PRG Rugs 105

PRO New England/PRO Awards 260

Providence Preservation Society 263

R.P. Marzilli & Company, Inc. 133

Red House 245

Refined Renovations 237

Rob Bramhall Architects 115

Robin Gannon Interiors, LLC 55

Roche Bobois 8–9

Rosbeck Builders Corp. 69

S+H Construction 238

Saltwater Home 239

Sea-Dar Construction 81

Shope Reno Wharton 214

Siegel Structural Engineers 241 simpleHome 119

Snow and Jones 226–227

SoWa Art + Design District 36–37

SR Fine Home Builders 127

Stephanie King Designs 240

Stone Showcase 121

Sudbury Design Group, Inc. 16–17, 162–163

SV Design, Siemasko + Verbridge 123

System 7 Technology Design/Wolfers inside front cover

Taste Design 135

The Cabot 260

The MacDowell Company, Inc. 1

TimberTech 31

TMS Architects 6–7

TruexCullins Architecture + Interior Design 243

TSP Smart Spaces 112

Vani Sayeed Interiors 228–229

VETTii 59

Wellesley Kitchen & Home Tour 259

Westbury & South Shore Painting 245

Woodbury Supply Company, Inc./Marvin Design Gallery 93

Youngblood Builders, Inc. 164–165

ZEN Associates, Inc. 230–231

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Last Look | BY ERIKA AYN

Maven Marian

Design icon Marian McEvoy (her highlight reel includes former editor of Women’s Wear Daily and W in Paris, founding editor of Elle Decor, and former editor in chief of House Beautiful) recently released her first collection of fabrics and wallcoverings with textile powerhouse Schumacher. Everything from the exotic flowers at Jardin Majorelle in Marrakech to the forest

around McEvoy’s Hudson Valley colonial home inspired patterns that bloom with whimsy and an unmistakable reverence for nature. McEvoy enthusiasts take note: the Bow-Wow-Wow wallpaper is available in the designer’s signature red, black, and white colorway—and it was photographed in her own powder room. Schumacher, Boston Design Center, schumacher.com

CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT: Designer Marian McEvoy at home in Hudson Valley. McEvoy’s collection for Schumacher includes the Bow-Wow-Wow wallpaper, Thistle Vine fabric, and Polka Dot Jungle fabric.

WE TAKE EVERY PRECAUTION IN KEEPING EVERYONE SAFE ON A JOB SITE. IN FACT, WE TAKE 68 OF THEM. This is Eric. He’s the Safety Manager at Kenneth Vona and Son Construction. He meticulously checks every job site, looking for any issues that could cause potential harm. In fact, Eric has a 68-item checklist to make sure every site is 100% safe. He reviews everything from fire hazards and electrical issues to the condition of heavy equipment and power tools. For the past 35 years, keeping workers free from injury has been of utmost importance to Ken. And with Eric on the job, that’s not likely to change anytime soon.

When we build... The sky’s the limit

Architect: CambridgeSeven Designer: Leslie Fine Interiors Photographer: Albert Vecerka