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A Higher Calling
A design team’s imaginative approach unleashes the potential in a penthouse condominium in Boston’s Back Bay for a result that’s nothing short of stunning, inside and out.
Originally published: May/June 2012
All is Calm
In a tiny, tranquil town outside Boston, an old house gets a loving makeover that reawakens the spirit of its storied past.  
Originally published: May/June 2012
Concrete Thinking
A Vermont family trades a traditional house on a fifteen-acre farm for an ultramodern hilltop home with knockout views of the Connecticut River.
Originally published: May/June 2012
His, Hers and Theirs
Inspired by the classic old four-structure farms of New England, a contemporary Massachusetts house joins traditional with modern as seamlessly as the blending of the happy...
Originally published: May/June 2012
Chance of a Lifetime
Serendipity led a couple to their new house, but the Elizabethan-style beauty’s new role as the perfect family home is the result of the design team’s respectful, sensitive...
Originally published: New England Home's Connecticut Spring 2012
Be My Guest
The no-frills interior of an old Fairfield County carriage house turned visitors’ quarters gets dressed up to match the enchantment its charming exterior promises....
Originally published: New England Home's Connecticut Spring 2012
Bright and Breezy
A family’s wish for youthful, colorful surroundings is met in a Westport home that blends practicality, whimsy and classic style.  
Originally published: New England Home's Connecticut Spring 2012
Picture Perfect
An art consultant turns her connoisseur’s eye to her own home, giving the historic Litchfield house a design update that blends beauty and practicality, elegance and ease.
Originally published: New England Home's Connecticut Spring 2012
Arrangements in Gray and White
With its serene, monochromatic color scheme, a New Hampshire farmhouse whispers rather than shouts, making a quiet, but convincing, statement.  
Originally published: March/April 2012
Designing Women
When a young couple enlist the wife's best friend to bring a new look to their historic old house on the North Shore of Massachusetts, the result is as unique and personal as...
Originally published: March/April 2012
No Reservations
For two busy restaurateurs, a serene spot set high above the urban bustle is the perfect recipe for gracious living. 
Originally published: March/April 2012
Growing Up in Style
In the hands of a capable design duo, a spacious Beacon Hill condominium gets a makeover that blends just the right measures of glamour and comfort to suit its...
Originally published: March/April 2012
Triple Play
On an island in a New Hampshire lake, a trio of tiny cabins invites its owners to step away from civilization without leaving style behind.
Originally published: November/December 2011
Field of Vision
A contemporary new house on a swatch of historic farmland on Vermont's Lake Champlain forges an amiable bond with the past while looking resolutely forward.
Originally published: January/February 2012
Past Presence
A sensitive renovation turns a 1790s colonial in the Berkshires into a welcoming home for the present and future while preserving a warm connection to bygone days.
Originally published: January/February 2012
Winter Warmer
For a couple who enjoys city life during the cooler months, Boston-based designer Meichi Peng creates a space to keep them cozy through the chilly season.
Originally published: January/February 2012
A Passion for Pale
A design team celebrates whites in all their glory, outfitting their own Boston high-rise apartment in a monochromatic scheme that forms a beautiful backdrop for well-chosen...
Originally published: January/February 2012
All in Good Fun
Ready to downsize as their sons head toward adulthood, a Greenwich couple moves to a smaller house but takes their easygoing design sense with them.
Originally published: New England Home's Connecticut Fall 2011
Barn Again
A 300-year-old farm building enjoys a rebirth as an award-winning home for an urban family's weekend getaways.   
Originally published: New England Home's Connecticut Fall 2011
An Artist's Eye
A collaboration between a designer and her artist client gives a timeworn old house makeover that restores its early spirit and adds a fresh, contemporary flair. 
Originally published: New England Home's Connecticut Fall 2011
Moody Blues
Cool blues and grays take on a decidedly warm character in a Greenwich home that wraps its owner in feminine sensuality.
Originally published: New England Home's Connecticut Winter 2012
Acquiring Minds
Vintage guitars, Staffordshire dogs, pre-war train sets--a Litchfield County couple's eclectic collections are right at home in a lovingly refurbished 1750 colonial.
Originally published: New England Home's Connecticut Winter 2012
Graying Gracefully
Who says colonial has to be traditional? Not the designer who used a touch of gray to take this Westport family home from cozy classic to sleek sophisticate.
Originally published: New England Home's Connecticut Winter 2012
Romance of the Stone
Inspired by old Newport but tweaked to satisfy contemporary tastes for airiness and light, a new Tudor-style home overlooking the Farmington Valley enfolds its owners in...
Originally published: New England Home's Connecticut Winter 2012
Modern Magic
A well-loved Nantucket farmhouse gets an update that gives it an open, casual look and feel better suited to its active family.
Originally published: November/December 2011
All in the Mix
A diverse blend of ingredients combined with a splash of inspiration and a dash of restraint yields a warm and cozy Maine retreat for a Boston-area designer. ...
Originally published: November/December 2011
High Marks
Charged with turning a unit in a Boston high-rise into a space that suits a pair of college students as well as their visiting parents, two South End designers pass with...
Originally published: November/December 2011
Smooth Operator
A desire to get rid of a popcorn-textured ceiling sparks a bold redesign that brings an urban penthouse apartment to new heights of elegance.
Originally published: September/October 2011
Down East Meets Downtown
Revamping a stately classic on the Maine coast gives the old house a hip new interior that celebrates its waterfront location and reflects its owners’ urban sensibility.
Originally published: September/October 2011
Dramatic License
A contemporary Martha’s Vineyard house proves you don’t have to go the classic route to get a home filled with the mellow vibe of an island summer.
Originally published: September/October 2011
View Masters
By taking inspiration from the world outside, a clever design team creates a Back Bay home that complements, rather than competes with, its vistas of the Christian Science...
Originally published: January-February 2007
The Magic Touch
It took a crackerjack team of professionals to build this unique contemporary lakefront house. But a bit of architectural wizardy is what makes it truly special.
Originally published: July/August 2011
Green Peace
Beauty and concern for our planet go hand in hand in an eco-friendly Massachusetts home that enfolds its owners in serene splendor.
Originally published: July/August 2011
Uncommonly Beautiful
All the classic elements one expects in a waterfront Shingle-style house—and then some—exist in this young family’s home on the North Shore of Massachusetts.
Originally published: July/August 2011
A View to a Thrill
A Martha’s Vineyard vacation home capitalizes on its stunning location, letting the watery panorama outside play the starring role.
Originally published: July/August 2011
A Labor of Love
A southern Rhode Island farmhouse carefully restored and dressed up with acres of gardens is a testament to its owner’s talent as a designer—and to her fearlessness about...
Originally published: September-October 2007
Instant Karma
If the feelings among the people who build a house are reflected in the result, this contemporary version of a classic shingle-style house on a Vermont lakefront is surely...
Originally published: May/June 2011
The Joys of Summer
A lakefront New Hampshire home built for family togetherness is spacious enough for a passel of children and grandchildren yet as welcoming as a country cottage.
Originally published: May/June 2011
A Study in Elegance
Views of Boston’s Back Bay form the backdrop for a condominium whose carefully composed interiors ensconce the homeowner in restrained, yet striking style.
Originally published: May/June 2011
Global Warmth
Modern ethnic touches bring a sophisticated, worldly flair to the classic seaside-cottage aesthetic in a home on the North Shore of Massachusetts.
Originally published: May/June 2011
Artistic License
Taking advantage of the simple, detail-free architecture of a suburban Boston house, a designer and his clients fashion a dramatic backdrop for a collection of fine...
Originally published: November-December 2008
A Perfect Fit
Anchored among woods and wetlands along the Connecticut shoreline, a new home designed for stalwart comfort and uncluttered efficiency is uniquely suited to both its owners...
Originally published: July-August 2008
Suburban Renewal
A designer gives his Greek Revival home on Boston’s North Shore a bright new look with an eclectic approach that marries period details, Old World inspiration and thoroughly...
Originally published: November-December 2007
Dramatic Impact
An interior designer feathers her own nest in Stowe, Vermont, in bold fashion.
Originally published: March/April 2011
Blue Heaven
Inspired by the view from her second-floor windows, a designer creates her own tiny paradise above the bustle of the Common in Salem, Massachusetts.
Originally published: March/April 2011
Return Engagement
In Boston’s Back Bay, a renovation brings a nineteenth-century brownstone back to the lovely proportions and classic design its builder surely intended.
Originally published: March/April 2011
A Perfect Match
A true collaboration yields a suburban Boston home that’s totally in sync with its surroundings.
Originally published: March/April 2011
West by Northeast
She favors the bright, breezy feel of California, he prefers traditional New England sophistication. Their designer gave them both in a happy marriage of styles.
Originally published: May/June 2006
A Hollywood Ending
A Los Angeles–bred designer blends influences from east and west coasts to bring a sense of 1930s glamour to her own West Hartford, Connecticut, Tudor-style home.
Originally published: January/February 2011
Two of a Kind
Partners in the Boston design firm Gauthier-Stacy open their homes for a side-by-side tour.
Originally published: January/February 2011
New York State of Mind
A young family’s New Hampshire loft is every bit as big-city sophisticated as the Manhattan condo they left behind.
Originally published: January/February 2011
City Slick, Country Quiet
All the amenities of life in the suburbs—from parking to privacy to peace and quiet—find their way into a townhouse tucked in the heart of Boston's Back Bay.
Originally published: January/February 2011
An Affair to Remember
All the players in the renovation of a nineteenth-century Beacon Hill row house look back fondly on the project that gave its owners a home to love for a lifetime.
Originally published: November/December 2010
Modern Love
A midcentury classic in the Boston suburbs gets a renovation that adheres to both the style and the ideals of the 1950s movement that spawned it.
Originally published: November/December 2010
The Science of Art
When a scientist homeowner meets an architectural wizard, the result is a contemporary coastal Maine house that looks like a feat of engineering and feels like total magic.
Originally published: November/December 2010
Practice Makes Perfect
A Boston area couple takes lessons learned from several homes over several decades to build a house that suits both their love of entertaining and their desire for an...
Originally published: September/October 2010
Up on the Farm
A Vermont hillside makes a perfect spot for three generations of a close-knit family to spend time enjoying nature and each other.
Originally published: September/October 2010
Made in the Shade
A beloved old tree inspires an architect and his clients to build a Newport, Rhode Island, house that looks as though it’s been under the majestic oak’s protection forever.
Originally published: September/October 2010
Refresher Course
Interior designer Charles Spada improves on perfection in a coastal Connecticut home.
Originally published: July/August 2010
Waterfront Revival
A makeover opening both house and landscape to spectacular ocean views gives a Rhode Island getaway a whole new outlook.
Originally published: July/August 2010
Easygoing Elegance
Design duo Lee Bierly and Christopher Drake, celebrated for their keen eye and sophisticated interiors, eschew formality when it comes to their own petite coastal abode.
Originally published: July/August 2010
Bashful Beauty
A new house on Martha’s Vineyard, built to look as though it has evolved over time, is quietly flirtatious, revealing its many lovely qualities one by one.
Originally published: July/August 2010
Major Details
In a makeover that’s nothing short of amazing, a featureless condo on the North Shore of Massachusetts becomes a gracious home with a glamorous Euro-chic feel.
Originally published: May/June 2010
Modern Match
Perched on its spot overlooking the water, a contemporary New Hampshire home suits its site and its owners so beautifully, it feels like it was meant to be.
Originally published: May/June 2010
Port of Call
Whether he’s playing host to his nieces and nephews or putting up his sailing crew, a yachtsman finds his guesthouse on the ocean in Newport makes a perfect refuge.
Originally published: May/June 2010
Family Planning
The fashion versus function debate takes on a whole new meaning in this Wellesley, Massachusetts, house, where the parents’ sense of style coexists with a kid-friendly...
Originally published: May/June 2010
Where Art Meets Heart
Designer Tony Cappoli’s own Boston apartment has the kind of harmony that can only result from a combination of expertise, talent and the willingness to trust one’s deepest...
Originally published: March-April 2010
A Beautiful Blend
A renovation to smooth the edges between architectural eras lets a waterfront Massachusetts home wear its layers of history with style.
Originally published: March-April 2010
Taking the Long View
See before-and-after photos of this Boston-area Victorian home, featured in our January/February 2010 issue.
Originally published: January-February 2010
Gentlemanly Quarters
With a dose of drama, a Boston designer turns a Back Bay apartment into a home that reflects its owners’ urbane lifestyle and refined tastes.
Originally published: January-February 2010
Modern Makeover
A modern makeover in Lincoln, Massachusetts, is perfectly sized for a pair of empty nesters who want to go smaller without sacrificing style.
Originally published: November-December 2009
Building on Past Success
On Maine’s south coast, a home gets a bright new look that suits its modern family while staying true to the spirit of its Colonial-era origins.  
Originally published: November-December 2009
Artful Simplicity
Surrounded by lush gardens, overlooking the bay and boasting a stunning art collection, a Rhode Island guest house wraps lucky visitors in tranquility.
Originally published: November-December 2009
More Than a Pretty Face
Don’t be misled by the sumptuous, classic design of this Massachusetts house. Behind the marble and gilt lies a state-of-the-art automation system that lets the homeowner...
Originally published: September-October 2009
The Natural
In Boston, a deftly assembled Beacon Hill apartment, home to a lifelong design professional, makes mixing it up look easy.
Originally published: September-October 2009
Sleeping Beauty
With an architectural wizardry that borders on the magical, a 1950s suburban-Boston ranch is transformed into a sleek, modern two-story home.
Originally published: September-October 2009
Urban Sophisticate
A Boston designer tailors his own high-rise home to his vision of serenity amid the bustle of the city.
Originally published: July-August 2009
Summer Fling
A cottage on Maine’s southern coast throws open its doors to friends and family, promising unforgettable memories of gatherings by the sea.
Originally published: July-August 2009
Into the Woods
A home in Kent, Connecticut, looks as though it grew naturally from the stones and trees around it that sat untouched for centuries on the rambling site.
Originally published: July-August 2009
The Hills Are Alive
One family’s getaway in the Berkshires fairly sings with the exuberance of the parents and seven children who spend fun-filled summers there.
Originally published: May-June 2008
Stowe Away Home
This elegant retreat seamlessly weaves modern ideas and materials into Vermont’s timeless rolling hills and granite peaks.
Originally published: September-October 2005
Old Soul, New Spirit
An architect who cherishes history breathes new life into two ancient houses, bringing them together to create a rustic home in the New Hampshire woods.
Originally published: September-October 2008
Industrial Revolution
A Providence couple helps revive the city’s Jewelry District by bringing elegance and sophistication to one of the neighborhood’s first loft spaces.
Originally published: January-February 2007
Gold Standard
Showcasing the influences of both eighteenth-century France and America’s Gilded Age, a Brookline estate shines with a palette of pastels highlighted with gleaming touches of...
Originally published: May-June 2007
Family Values
A snug new cape surrounded by acres of Connecticut’s natural beauty gives a mom, dad and daughter the closeness they crave and the privacy they treasure.
Originally published: September-October 2008
Color Commentary
A designer known for her bold use of vivid hues unleashes her imagination on her own Beacon Hill pied-à-terre, banishing white in favor of a rainbow of dramatic shades.
Originally published: March-April 2007

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