Welcome to the Doom Loop. Everybody’s talking about it—but are our leaders doing anything to stop it?

Eight fireplaces, one chef’s kitchen, a steam room and a billiards room add up to a luxury living in the heart of Boston.

When it comes to the local housing market, these folks know how to close the deal. Our annual look at the region’s best-performing agents.

Amy Wynne extracts colors, shapes, and words from the natural landscapes she loves, then puts them back together in flat, saturated hues, free of fuss.

Mother-daughter design duo Hunter Hill conjures a sentimental summer-camp vibe in a Cape Cod guest bedroom.

Casa Design expands iconic Italian furniture showroom Molteni&C; Poggenpohl reopens in the Back Bay; and Dress Boston, a women’s boutique with design appeal.

This Southie spot evokes the styling of a European café with an Old World charm and modern elegance.

A 1950s home receives a contemporary update that connects to its spectacular surroundings.

For Cambridge’s Beatrice Sannino, tabletops are canvases for self-expression.

An overgrown lot evolves into a multifaceted family oasis.

This Maine-based company gives old sails new life as nautically inspired tote bags.

A new summer house exudes a timeless appeal.

In fashion and interior design, floral motifs are blossoming in a big way.

With culture, diversity, and some of the most affordable real estate in the city, this six-square-mile neighborhood just might be one of the last great deals in Boston.

A waterside property is designed to embrace its singular locale while providing the family who lives there ample opportunities to enjoy the landscape.