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Boston Globe
02-05-2025
- Lifestyle
- Boston Globe
An empty landing becomes a cozy nook for reading and relaxing
2 The Made Goods bone and resin mirror frame has a traditional Indian pattern that infuses a subtle touch of femininity and bounces the natural light around the room. Get Starting Point A guide through the most important stories of the morning, delivered Monday through Friday. Enter Email Sign Up 3 The Serena & Lily linen-wrapped console fills an otherwise empty wall with function. 'Reading glasses and books go in the drawers, and the cubes slide seamlessly underneath,' Jones says. 'It's also a perch for her many, many plants.' 4 'The client has four daughters who are mostly launched but visit often,' Jones says. 'The cubes offer a place to sit if someone wants to chat.' The windowpane plaid fabric counterbalances the curved motifs of the wallpaper and mirror. Advertisement 5 The owner wanted a big chaise upholstered in performance fabric so her cats and pup could curl up next to her. The chunky wool rug defines the seating area and feels good underfoot. 6 The nature-inspired Currey and Company floor lamp glows at night. 'The design needed some height,' Jones says. 'I grabbed it at the last minute from my shop.' Marni Elyse Katz is a contributing editor to the Globe Magazine. Follow her on Instagram
Boston Globe
18-04-2025
- Lifestyle
- Boston Globe
Rhode Island designer creates dining room that can go from fun to formal
Advertisement 2 The American black walnut farm table by Cranston-based Kingston Krafts is as functional for craft projects and puzzles as it is for sharing meals. 'I have a small business too, so I like to support local,' the designer says. Get Starting Point A guide through the most important stories of the morning, delivered Monday through Friday. Enter Email Sign Up 3 'The fun of a long table is setting it with collected pieces,' Smith says. The tablescape mixes old and new, including iconic Bordallo Pinheiro cabbage plates, bamboo cutlery, block printed napkins, various candlestick holder styles, and a vintage ceramic pitcher as a vase. 4 Smith added a chandelier from Hudson Valley Lighting overhead, a challenge given the low ceiling height and exposed beams that offer little leeway for hiding wires. The traditional brass piece is slender and compact but still has presence. Advertisement 5 The Sister Parish linen drapery fabric, a handprinted floral modeled on a vintage English textile, mimics the colors outdoors. 6 The Enchanted Home wicker urn from Smith's seasonal shop, Highpoint Home, in Watch Hill, fills an empty corner with live greenery. The piece plays off the scalloped wicker valances from Mainly Baskets Home inherited from the prior owners. Marni Elyse Katz is a contributing editor to the Globe Magazine. Follow her on Instagram
Boston Globe
28-03-2025
- Lifestyle
- Boston Globe
Waltham kitchen is a study in natural selections
2 The contractor, staircase: a new rail with balusters that pop out to facilitate getting furniture to the second floor. Get Starting Point A guide through the most important stories of the morning, delivered Monday through Friday. Enter Email Sign Up 3 Iridescent glass pendant lights by Arteriors warm and anchor the island. 'I love mixing refined elements with rustic ones for a more eclectic, curated point of view,' Oravec says. 'The luster finish gives off a golden glow when lit.' 4 A soapstone farmhouse sink from Vermont Soapstone Co. maintains the dark line of the lower cabinetry and infuses the earthy, natural vibe that the owners and designer prefer. 'Eco-friendliness and regional craftsmanship are core values of our firm and our clients,' Oravec says. 5 Oravec paired the rustic oak upper cabinetry and island with base cabinets in Sherwin-Williams' Mount Etna. Glass fronts keep the uppers from feeling dark and heavy. 'The blue/green finish is moody and dynamic, changing with the light,' the designer says. 6 The team refinished the original floor in a different shade than the cabinetry for some contrast. 'When you try to match two stains, you get a just-miss,' Oravec says. 'You want to go at least one shade lighter or darker.' Marni Elyse Katz is a contributing editor to the Globe Magazine. Follow her on Instagram
Boston Globe
14-02-2025
- General
- Boston Globe
Removing a window improved the kitchen layout in this deck house
Advertisement 2 Side-by-side induction and gas cooktops accommodate the homeowner, who appreciates induction's practicality, and her mother, who prefers to cook with flame. The plaster hood enclosure melds with the backsplash and cabinetry. 'The warm white perimeter shows off the walnut island,' Boucher points out. Get Starting Point A guide through the most important stories of the morning, delivered Monday through Friday. Enter Email Sign Up 3 Speckled ceramic pendants and sconces from West Elm play off the textural handmade tile backsplash while the antique brass accents tie to the cabinet pulls. 4 Open walnut shelves — 12-inches deep on the top and 9-inches deep on the bottom — provide storage for cookbooks and display space for the owners' ceramic collection. 'The lower shelf is shallower to help prevent clutter,' Boucher explains. 5 The Graff plumbing fixtures from Monique's Bath Showroom in Watertown have a gun-metal finish and industrial vibe. 'Using brass for everything would be too match-y match-y, like we didn't give it enough thought,' Boucher says. 6 Boucher gave the island's quartz countertop a 2¾-inch edge for impact. 'The walnut can handle a chunkier top,' she says. 'You want a sense of solidness for dining, hosting, and serving.' Marni Elyse Katz is a contributing editor to the Globe Magazine. Follow her on Instagram
Boston Globe
07-02-2025
- Lifestyle
- Boston Globe
Yellow sofa in a sea of blue kicks off the design in a local author's library
2 The bold brushstroke pattern of the Fabricut drapes enlivens the room without overtaking it, since the varying blues match the walls. 'The euro pleat is a modern take on the pinch pleat of yesteryear,' Zervas shares. 'They're full with a clean line across the top.' Get Starting Point A guide through the most important stories of the morning, delivered Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Enter Email Sign Up 3 Natural woven shades bring the wood tone up from the floor, marrying the top and bottom of the space and interspersing texture. 'This more expensive element is worth every penny, taking the room from OK to amazing,' Zervas asserts. 4 Neutral pillows are not just for comfort — they hide the neighbor's driveway. 'The texture echoes the nubby rug and provides privacy without blocking the light,' the designer says. 5 Interior Define swivel chairs in durable sapphire velvet fabric melt into the walls, allowing the books on the shelves behind them to be the stars. 'We tested the fabric swatches, spilling everything we could think of on them,' Zervas says. 6 Pottery Barn bunching tables have a minimalist base and marble top, making them airy and flexible. 'You can see through them and easily move them to the window seat or between the chairs,' the designer says. Marni Elyse Katz is a contributing editor to the Globe Magazine. Follow her on Instagram
