Smart Home Technology, Furniture and Bath

Charles Spada has always had a love for antiques, architecture and design. For over two decades now he has shopped the markets of Europe, bringing home a vast array of 18th, 19th & 20th century antiques. In 1996, Charles decided to expand and opened his antiques showroom at the Boston Design Center, specializing in an eclectic mix of antiques, decorative accessories and lighting. In 2005, the company introduced fabrics and wallpapers from around the world, several lines of classical and contemporary French lighting, and added a fine French furniture line to our collection. (617) 204-9270, www.charlesspada.com

At The Cottage, customers will find quality upholstery, cabinets, entertainment centers, chests, tables and beds to purchase off the floor or to customize. Since opening in 1996, The Cottage has become the destination for homeowners looking for that ultimate “one-stop” interior design resource. We offer furnishings, rugs, and custom window treatments for the entire home. Our in-house design staff work to produce a coordinated, comprehensive design that is carefully developed after listening to a customer’s lifestyle, budget and design style. The Cottage, 15 Monument Street, Concord, Mass., (978) 369-2000, www.thecottage.com

Established in 1992 as a small antique and furniture reseller, Furniture Consignment Gallery exploded into a full service furniture consignment store able to accommodate the largest and most beautiful estates in New England.  With locations in both Hanover and Chestnut Hill you’ll be sure to find the perfect pieces to compliment your home. Through our popular website, we have expanded our reach beyond our loyal New England followers.  We have shipped from Boston to California and almost everywhere in between. Today, our showroom maintains heavy foot traffic, but pales in comparison to the thousands of visitors who frequent our website each day. We also offer design services by our in-house designer from reupholstery to complete interior design. www.furnitureconsignment.com 

Jeff Soderbergh Custom Sustainable Furnishings is a full service design/build furniture company. For twenty-two years Jeff has created award-winning custom furnishings and sculpture for both residential and commercial clients and collectors. He's been called "widely regarded as one of the leaders of the reclaiming movement" by Architectural Digest. Out of his Newport, Rhode Island studio, Jeff focuses on creating one sustainable heirloom at a time. Each piece is exceptionally crafted using timeless woodworking joinery, the finest hand-selected reclaimed materials and family friendly finishes. Seasonal showroom: 11 W. Main St., Wellfleet, Mass., (401) 845-9087, www.jeffsoderbergh.com. Photo at right: Maaike Bernstrom

Founded in 1947 by the Velonis family, Peabody Supply Company is a family-owned and operated plumbing and heating supply business. The company has five bath showrooms and eight counter locations; visit the Bath Showcase in Peabody, North Andover, North Chelmsford and Waltham, Massachusetts, and in Kingston, New Hampshire. Flagship stores in North Andover and Waltham each have more than 4,000 square feet of space. Today, Peabody Supply Company owners Jim Jr., Nick, Domenic and Chris continue the family tradition of helping homeowners turn the bathrooms and kitchens of their dreams into reality. (978) 682-5634, www.thebathshowcase.com 

The designer bath is the ideal solution to your kitchen and bath needs. Our spectacular 4,500 square foot showroom north of Boston has an array of products that are sure to inspire. But just having a dazzling showroom isn’t enough to get the job done. You’ll need our talented group of associates to awaken your imagination to all the wonderful possibilities. Come find out what it means to be Best of Boston and the Best of the North Shore! 97 River St., Beverly, Mass., (800) 649-BATH, www.designerbath.com