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From a Blank Canvas: An Inside Look at Creating a Custom Art Studio
When visual artist and writer Ingrid Ludt sought to create a private studio, two things came to mind: a lovely, secluded spot in her backyard
5 Home Maintenance Tasks You Shouldn’t Ignore
It’s both good and bad that most problems that end up requiring expensive repairs can be prevented easily with some home maintenance. Most modern homeowners
Trending Style: Farmhouse Modern
What do you get when you mix rustic with tough industrial, contemporary sleek, and shabby chic? Farmhouse Modern. Farmhouse modern has made quite a name
Building Character: 4 Ways to Use Architectural Salvage in Your Home Decor
Architectural salvage is a hot new trend on design boards these days, so we thought we’d indulge ourselves with an article that celebrates our favorite
Is a Kitchen Remodel Worth the Investment?
According to Remodeling Magazine’s 2020 Cost vs Value Report (costvsvalue.com), homeowners in New England can expect to recoup almost 55% of their investment when they
4 Reasons Your Next Kitchen Should Have a Built-In Coffee System
Integrated coffee systems are finding their way into more and more Boston kitchens, palpably kicking the heart of the home into high gear. Boasting functions
Renovate to Suit Your Needs: A Solution for a Retired Needham Couple
Meet the Wilsons. They are a recently retired couple from Needham who have been enjoying more free time than ever before. When we met them
Our Top 5 Favorite Ways to Use Barn Doors
With smooth mechanics and nearly endless variations, barn doors are opening up Boston’s MetroWest (and several of its rooms) to new possibilities. “It’s an exciting
From Grandma to Grandbabies: Universal Home Design Features That Work
According to this recent study by Pew Research Center, almost 64 million Americans live in multigenerational homes—nearly 20% of the population. It makes sense from
Six Tips To Consider When Choosing Floor Tile
Don’t let picking floor tile be a time consuming or stressful process. It should be a fun and creative project. Enjoy the opportunity to add
Floor Tile Design Trends: Unique Textures & Creative Patterns
What are the hottest trends in floor tile design? Current trends take into consideration that style is paramount, but not at the expense of durability
A Sherborn Artist’s Get-Away | A She Shed Just for Her
Men have their “man caves”, and now, women have their “she sheds.” She shed is a term that is trending to imply that the female
Mudroom Must-Haves: Our Top Five Mudroom Design Ideas
Most of us in Boston and the East Coast met the first day of spring with a face full of snow–and boots full of mud.
How to Pick the Perfect Color Palette for Your Home
Painting can be the easiest, fastest, and most cost-effective way to refresh and reclaim a room–as long as you don’t count the torment that goes
Your Top 10 Renovation FAQs, Answered
Behind every renovation project is a hard-working Project Manager who manages everything behind the scenes and in front of the team. Our carpenters have been
A Master Suite Addition in Wellesley, MA
Every parent has mixed feelings about sending their youngest child out and into the world. Some mourn the speed of time. Some celebrate the newfound
Making the Most of a Kitchen Remodel Estimate
While we wish we could give you a standard response for how long remodeling projects take, it’s never that simple. “While cookie cutters belong in
Dreaming of a White Kitchen [in Wellesley]
There is a lot that goes into a kitchen renovation, and understanding how you use and move within the space are important parts of the
A Turn-of-the-Century Kitchen Gets a 21st Century Upgrade
Home and kitchen renovations in the Wellesley area are always interesting, not only for the style and age of the homes in the area but