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Designer Robin Gannon Wants Homes To Feel Layered

Robin Gannon has coined herself a layer-ist. “As a designer, people tend to categorize you as a maximalist or a traditionalist,” says Gannon, noting that […]

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Get Inspired by These 12 Adorable (And Oh-So-Chic) Kids’ Rooms

Packed with personality and plenty of style, read on for 12 locally designed kids’ rooms that give the master bedroom a run for its money. […]

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Local Interior Designer Duncan Hughes Launched a Furniture Line

Duncan Hughes has always been interested in the history of furniture. And now—with the launch of his own line of handcrafted chairs, stools, benches, and […]

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HGTV’s Cortney and Bob Novogratz Designed an Apartment Building in East Boston

  Celebrity designers Cortney and Bob Novogratz have brought their distinct “funky, downtown chic” style to Boston East, a new 200-unit luxury apartment building on the Eastie […]

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Ask The Expert: How To Create A Gallery Wall

Gallery walls can be an effective way to add color and personality to a space while also highlighting some of your favorite things. Here, interior […]

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A Passion For Pink

Sorry, Regina George: Pink isn’t just for Wednesdays anymore. From Chanel’s spring/summer runway show to Pierre Frey’s new velvet collection, the cheerful hue is—for yet […]

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Take a Look Inside of These South End Homes

Have you ever strolled down one of the South End’s grand boulevards, trying to glimpse into windows along the way? Wonder no more about what beautiful interiors […]

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Peek Inside These Dazzling Beacon Hill Homes

If you thought Beacon Hill’s charm stopped at its bricks and cobblestones, think again. Its interiors are showstoppers, too. The wood-paneled aesthetic of Boston Brahmins might come […]

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Relish Warm Summer Days on These Decks and Porches

New England may be known for its unpredictable (read: terrible) weather, but there aren’t many things quite as nice as a summer evening in Massachusetts. […]

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Cannonball into These Boston-Area Pools

In the middle of the summer, it can feel too hot to be outside, but too gorgeous to stay inside. The solution is really quite […]

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Get Lost in These Local Lavish Libraries

There’s nothing better than the sensory experience that comes with reading a new book—the familiar smell that bursts forth when you open the novel, the […]

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These Fireplaces Will Warm a Design Lover’s Heart

Tell Jack Frost to back off—there’s no better way to cope with the bitter winter than to cozy up by the fire. These particularly well-designed fireplaces […]

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These Kids’ Bedrooms Will Make You Regret Growing Up

When you were a kid, you probably couldn’t wait to grow up. But as soon as you did, you realized that adulthood isn’t all it’s […]

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These Local Bathrooms Look Like Stunning Spas

No matter where you stand in the age-old debate of bathroom hogging, you’ll want to become a bathroom hogger yourself after seeing these stunning spa-like […]

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Feast Your Eyes on These Dazzling Dining Rooms

If the kitchen is a home’s command center, the dining room is its right-hand room. It’s the hub of enjoyment—and a place where a fair amount […]