BDG 25th Anniversary Edition 2022

ON THE COVER: 

CATALANO ARCHITECTS 

catalanoarchitects.com 

HOWLAND COMPANIES 

howlandcompanyinc.com 

GREGORY LOMBARDI DESIGN 

lombardidesign.com 

R.P. MARZILLI LANDSCAPE PROFESSIONALS 

rpmarzilli.com 

KOTZEN INTERIORS 

kotzeninteriors.com 

2021 — $15.00 

FINE HOME RESOURCES

skip brown photography 

978.263.6019 thoughtforms-corp.com

617.266.0555 MeyerAndMeyerArchitects.com

A Labor of Love 

Celebrating 25 Years of Award-Winning Homes 

Reflecting on the past two-and-a-half decades, we are proud and grateful to have worked on such incredible 

projects commissioned by our exceptional clients. Our mission is to create livable spaces where utility and purpose 

are balanced by beauty and delight. We look forward to many more years of inspired and creative work.

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IMAGINE IT. DESIGN IT. CREATE IT. LIVE IT. 

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to their clients in New England and beyond. 

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Your Home 

We take it personally. 

Your Home 

We take it personally. 

“We want to give you the confidence to be fearless.” 

ALLISON IANTOSCA, Owner/President 

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Protography: Roger Pelissier 

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and Chris Magliozzi are ready to lead your next project. The team at 

FBN has successfully constructed and managed some of the finest 

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Without Jeremy, it wouldn’t be Clarke. 

Showroom Manager Jeremy 

McCulla joined Clarke in 2014 

to open their award-winning 

Boston showroom. He has 

been recognized by the design 

industry as Boston’s top customer 

service professional. Jeremy’s 

product knowledge and ability 

to understand the goals of 

discerning homeowners and 

designers makes your kitchen 

design journey a pleasure. 

Spend an hour at a Clarke Showroom and one thing is clear: your 

time with a Clarke Consultant is the most valuable part of your 

kitchen journey. While they’re not designers, these are the people 

designers call on when it comes to appliance recommendations. You 

won’t buy anything at Clarke, so there’s simply no pressure. What 

you can do is compare more Sub-Zero, Wolf and Cove models than 

anywhere in New England. And explore a living portfolio of kitchens 

created by the region’s top designers. You’ll leave inspired with new 

knowledge to make your appliance selections with confidence. 

New England’s Official Showroom and Test Kitchen 

Boston & Milford, MA • South Norwalk, CT 

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Welcome Home... 

Photography: Keitaro Yoshioka 

to the place for creating a modern home. 

Our 8000 square-foot showroom at Battery Wharf is New England’s largest Modern Kitchen & Living 

showroom offering Europe’s top brands, including TEAM 7, LEICHT, MisuraEmme, Arketipo, Altamarea, 

Gaggenau, Thermador, Rolf Benz and Miele, for kitchens, bathrooms, furniture, and wardrobes. 

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CONTENTS 

28 Architects 

82 Custom Builders 

150 Interior Design 

182 Custom Kitchens, Baths & Appliances 

204 Millwork, Finishes, Flooring, 

Doors & Windows 

224 Stone & Tile 

250 Home Integration 

263 Furniture, Textiles & Decorative Accessories 

288 Landscape Architects 

306 Landscape 

322 Specialty 

142 74 

TRUE TO FORM 

An historic home is revitalized with modern 

attributes while retaining its authentic character. 

SENSE OF PLACE 

Architect Jacob Lilley’s family home exudes a meld 

of traditional and contemporary design. 

16 FROM THE PUBLISHER 

18 FROM THE EDITOR 

21 CELEBRATING 25 YEARS 

BDG turns 25! 

48 A MOMENT WITH ADOLFO PEREZ 

54 RIGHT SIZED 

Marcus Gleysteen designs a Maine residence that’s 

fine-tuned for its empty-nester inhabitants. 

66 ENDURING LEGACY 

LDa Architecture & Interiors revives an antique 

home and creates cohesive family spaces that 

honor its heritage. 

109 EVOLUTION OF A MODERN PRAIRIE HOME 

A reimagined residence embodies classic styling 

and modern technology. 

130 RURAL REINVENTION 

Ample gathering spaces define this family home. 

280 INTO THE WOODS 

A new home is designed in reverence to its deeply 

wooded setting. 

343 INDEX 

FINE HOME RESOURCES 


238 

CLASSIC BEAUTY 

Designed for a multi-generational family to enjoy for years to come. 

24 175 

FRENCH CHIC 

Dee Elms creates a striking home with a mix of 

classic design elements and contemporary detail. 



THE LAYERED LOOK 

Robin Gannon poises a 1920’s home for 

its next century. 

On the covers (left to right) Cover 1: 

Catalano Architects; Howland Company, 

Inc.; Gregory Lombardi Design; R.P. Marzilli 

& Company; Warren Patterson Photography 

| Cover 2: Robin Gannon Interiors; Michael 

J. Lee Photography | Cover 3: Jan Gleysteen 

Architects; Rhonda Everts Interiors; Kells 

Construction, Inc.; Sarah Winchester 

Photography | Cover 4: Patrick Ahearn 

Architect; The Chelsea Company; Warren 

Patterson Photography 

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FROM THE PUBLISHER 

As I sit and write this letter, the news 

reports that this September 11th will mark 

the 20th Anniversary of 9/11. I remember 

that day so well. I had just published my 

fifth annual edition and I thought it was 

my last. During the next several months, 

I found myself wondering: Is this world 

coming to an end? Is anyone going to care 

about fixing up their homes? What is to 

become of the life we once knew? 

Well, fast forward to now, COVID-19. 

Those same questions hit me as I grappled 

with news of this deadly virus. The 

common denominator here is that people 

were told to stay in their homes. We had 

high alerts of terrorist attacks back then 

and high alerts of Covid being spread 

now. Once again, our homes became our 

safe havens and evolved quickly into our 

offices, classrooms, and gyms. 

Celebrating 25 Years! 

All of the businesses featured in these 

pages are busy and for good reason. They 

are great at what they do and people 

are investing in their homes to make 

them comfortable, functional, and safe at 

record levels. If you want a project done 

in your home in the upcoming years, go 

through this book and start planning your 

project now: due to the lack of materials 

and qualified labor force, you need to plan 

ahead. 

Boston Design Guide Staff: (Back L to R) Julie Kelly, Ian Kaplan, Melanie Perillo, Rob Silsby, 

(Front L to R) Lisa Almquist, Jaci Conry, Maureen Lampert, and Colleen Keelan. 

This 25th Anniversary issue is no different than the other milestones we have celebrated. I am grateful to the professionals 

featured here who have relationships with homeowners who have graciously allowed us to feature their private spaces, 

especially after the last 18 months we’ve endured as a nation. 

When I brought BDG to Boston in 1997 it was the first regional home publication in New England. That’s hard to believe 

now. I feel so blessed that I started out of the gate with the top home professionals 25 years ago and 50 of them are still 

with me. They took a chance on a new concept: a home resource guide serving New England and I am forever grateful. 

(pages 21-23) 

As you can see from this gorgeous issue, print is not dead! We at BDG have mastered the blending of print and digital 

to provide you all the information you need when making design and construction decisions on your home. Within these 

pages you have the best of the best in home furnishings, products, and services at your fingertips. 

Thank you to all my loyal clients for letting BDG showcase your business and thank you homeowners for supporting them. 

Happy 25th! 

Melanie Perillo, Publisher 

Instagram: @BDGMelanie 

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Photography: Michael J. Lee 

BOSTON | 617.266.1710 

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FROM THE EDITOR 

BOSTON DESIGN GUIDE 

The future is looking bright 

Wow, what a year for me to join the BDG team! Since I started working with Melanie 

in the fall of 2020, it’s been a whirlwind propelled by positive energy, collaboration, 

and hard work. 

While we juggle quite a bit here with a small staff, BDG’s commitment to producing 

great content, showcasing the region’s best in residential design, and above all, 

supporting our clients is unrivaled in the industry. 

It’s our desire to spotlight our partners—the folks who are responsible for all facets 

of home and landscape design, construction, and installation—in as many ways as 

possible. This print issue is just part of what we do. Other aspects include our robust 

website (bostondesignguide.com) which features fresh daily content and the largest 

home resources directory in New England and our instagram (@bostondesignguide) 

where you’ll find a steady stream of inspirational design photos. PRELUDE, a smaller 

companion print publication of BDG, is published three times a year and direct 

mailed to high end households. 

To commemorate BDG’s 25th Anniversary, we wanted to create our most beautiful 

issue yet—and while I might be biased, considering this is the first annual resource 

guide I’ve been on board for, I have to say it’s simply stunning: a stand-out magazine 

that you’ll want to hang on to for a long time. 

Happy reading; I’d love to hear from you! 

Jaci Conry 

Editorial Director 

PUBLISHER 

Melanie Perillo 

EDITORIAL DIRECTOR 

Jaci Conry 

DESIGN DIRECTOR 

Rob Silsby 

ART DIRECTOR 

Julie Kelly 

OPERATIONS MANAGER 

Ian Kaplan 

ACCOUNT MANAGERS 

Lisa Almquist 

Colleen Keelan 

Maureen Lampert 

PHOTOGRAPHY 

Evelyn Dow 

Michael J. Lee 

Warren Patterson 

Roger Pelissier 

Greg Premru 

Nat Rea 

Keitaro Yoshioka 

SPECIAL THANKS 

The BDG spouses for putting 

up with us—Jake, Jana, Jim, 

John & Mike 

Kendra Keelan 

Keith & Grace Funston 

My loving family—Lindsay & Tyler, 

Daniel & Ian 

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725274924790-21, 725274924790-22) 25th Edition, 2022, prints annually 

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CELEBRATING TWENTY-FIVE YEARS 


It has been my pleasure to feature the best of the best in the home industry. BDG takes pride for being as useful 

as inspirational to all that peruse our pages. If asked what my secret is, it would be staying true to the course 

and surrounding myself with amazing people and the most talented industry professionals. I am proud of what 

BDG has accomplished as New England’s first and longest running regional home publication. 

THANK YOU from the bottom of my heart, you are like family to me. 

Melanie (Kaplan) Perillo 

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25 Years ago the following clients took a 

chance on a new publication and are still 

with BDG today. 

First Edition 

Adesso / Ligne Roset 

Ahearn-Schopfer & Associates / Patrick Ahearn Architects 

Catalano Architects 

Clarke Distribution Corporation 

Creative Stereo / Creative Systems 

Hoboken Floors / ProSource 

Jarvis Appliance 

J.D. Daddorio / Fergusons 

Kochman Reidt + Haigh 

Lighting Design Group / Wolfers 

Louis Mian 

The MacDowell Company 

Michael Carter Interiors / Carter & Co. 

Renjeau Galleries 

Roger Pelissier 

Splash 

Thoughtforms Corp. 

Tile Showcase 

Warren Patterson 

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Second Annual Edition 

California Closets 

Capital Masonry / Paving 

Doreve Nicholaeff, Architects 

Gregory Lombardi Design 

Kistler & Knapp Builders 

Mellowes & Paladino 

Sandford Properties / Sandford Custom Builders 

Sudbury Design Group 

Tischler Windows 

Walpole Woodworkers 

Zen 

Third Annual Edition 

Audio Video Design 

Jan Gleysteen Architects 

MWI Fibershield 

Perfection Fence 

Fourth Annual Edition 

Boston Billiards 

LDa Architects 

Siemasko + Verbridge 

Fifth Annual Edition 

Cumar Inc. 

Duckham Architects 

Fine Finish, Inc. 

Gleysteen Design / MGa Architects 

Kenneth Vona Construction/KVC 

R.P. Marzilli & Co. 

United Marble 



ANNIVERSARY EDITION 


20 th 

ANNIVERSARY EDITION 


FINE HOME RESOURCES FINE HOME RESOURCES FINE HOME RESOURCES 


FRENCH 

CHIC 

Dee 

Elms 

creates a 

striking 

home with 

an exquisite 

mix classic 

of design 

elements and 

contemporary 

details. 

Photography by Michael J. Lee 

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A rectangular sized table felt too big for the dining area, which 

is directly off the elevator entry into the home, so Elms found a 

three-side boomerang shaped table that fit just right. 

Dee Elms knew at once that this home should have “a very 

Parisian vibe.” Located in a late 19th century building that 

had recently been converted into multiple residences, “the 

home already had a lot of lovely finishes in place,” she 

recalls, noting the oak herringbone floors, wall paneling, 

thick moldings, and artistic steel and glass staircase. 

“With all of that, the design could have veered toward 

traditional.” 

Instead, Elms, who heads her own Boston interior design 

firm, went for an aesthetic that layers the classic with 

contemporary elements. 

The work of French artisans can be found throughout the 

home, including the singular Pouenat pendant comprised 

of dark antique brass with tinted blown glass balls that 

hangs above one end of the living room sectional. “I love 

the jewelry it adds to the space,” says Elms, who opted for 

pale grey paint on the walls throughout and kept infusions 

of color minimal. 

Affixed from the ceiling above the stairway is another 

dramatic French fixture, this one a vintage light made 

of glass spears. “I love lights for the way they can really 

transform a room,” says Elms. To create more of an impact 

in the compact area, decorative painter Patina Designs 

added gold detailing to the adjacent narrow strip of wall. 

Since the ceilings are quite high, Elms was able to have 

three large Lindsey Adelman bubble pendants above the 

kitchen island. The gray glass fixtures punctuate the allwhite 

room, where light and views of the Charles River are 

reflected in the lacquered finish of the cabinets. 

The lofty ceilings also accommodate the master bedroom’s 

long, lush ocean blue wool and cashmere drapes. Brass 


“It’s important 

to me that our 

clients see 

the value of 

the special, 

handmade 

pieces we put 

into a home, 

they really 

create a 

different 

kind of 

feeling.” 

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immed globe lights dangle from the ceiling beside the bed, 

which was custom designed by Elms. “We customize most 

beds because there is such a variation in room sizes, each one 

has a different scale—when we design the beds, we know they 

will fit exactly right,” she says. 

The master’s white and brass vanity was another custom fit. 

The mirror is flanked with handmade patinaed brass and 

white frosted glass sconces by Jonathan Browning that pair 

French Beaux Arts style and 20th Century industrial design. 

Elms appreciated the way the knobs on the lights echoed the 

motif of the Phillip Jeffries wallcovering, which is festooned 

with tiny brass studs in stripe formation. A close look reveals 

that the mirror, too, has small brass rivets inset on the corners. 

Says Elms, “You want elements to connect, but for it to seem 

effortless and almost unnoticeable.” 


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ARCHITECTS 

New England is known the world over for its 

architecture. Classic Colonials, coastal Shingle Styles 

and rural farmhouses mingle with elegant brownstones, 

sky-high condos, and cutting-edge contemporaries. 

Together, the region’s homes create a celebration of 

beauty, function, and form. 

Photo courtesy of MGa Architects 

Photography by Marcus Gleysteen 


Photograhy by Warren Patterson

Photograhy by Sarah Winchester 

JAN GLEYSTEEN ARCHITECTS 

W ELLESLEY, MASSACHUSETTS 

WWW.J ANG LEYSTEENI NC.COM 

Addition/Renovation to Historic 1899 Home 

JGA

LIGHT 

BALANCE 

DETAIL 

MATERIAL 

TRADITION 

INGENUITY 

LIFESTYLE 

ARCHITECTURE 

COMFORT 

ART 

Photography - Clockwise From Top Left: 

Sean Litchfield, Eric Roth, Greg Premru, 

Sean Photography Litchfield, Credit: Greg Premru, Greg Premru Greg Premru.

CAMBRIDGE | CAPE & ISLANDS 

617 621-1455 

www.LDa-Architects.com

RBA 

ROB BRAMHALL ARCHITECTS 

www.robbramhallarchitects.com

PHOTO BY: JIM WESTPHALEN 

NICHOLAEFF ARCHITECTURE + DESIGN 

508-420-5298 • www.nicholaeff.com

Eric Roth Photography 

Jacob Lilley Architects 

103 Central Street Wellesley . . jlaarchitects.com . 781 431 6100

catherine truman architects 

ARCHITECTURE • INTERIORS • RENOVATION • RESTORATION 

WWW.TRUMAN-ARCHITECTS.COM • 857.285.2500

BattleArchitects.com

APA Photography 

ADOLFO PEREZ ARCHITECT 

adolfoperez.com 617.527.7442 office@adolfoperez.com

ARCHITECTURE + INTERIOR DESIGN 

617.744.6399 | WWW.SLOCUMHALLDESIGN.COM 

Photography: Warren Patterson

Photos Nat Rea 

508 - 625 - 1371 

M&P 

Mellowes & Paladino Architects 

City | Town | Coastal 

mellowespaladino.com

FOLEY FIORE ARCHITECTURE 

www.foleyfiore.com 617.547.8002

RICHARD MANDELKORN PHOTOGRAPHY 

449 Thames Street | Suite 202 | Newport, RI | 02840 | T 401.849.3390 

www.paulweberarchitecture.com

PHotography: Warren Patterson 

Perez designed the kitchen, which features sleek 

white cabinets—crafted by Herrick and White— 

and counters made of Azul Aran granite, a blue 

colored slab with a polished finish. 

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A MOMENT WITH 

ADOLFO PEREZ 

This Weston renovation was Adolfo 

Perez’s first “intergenerational 

project,” says the Newton-based 

architect. “I designed a home for the 

homeowner’s parents years ago.” The 

homeowners, a young couple just 

starting their family—it was the wife 

whose parents Perez had previously 

worked with—loved the location of the 

house—but the original 1960s structure 

was dark and dated, “a warren of little 

rooms,” says Perez. 

Giving the house a more modern, 

open flow and introducing a lot more 

natural light were among the key 

objectives for the renovation, along 

with adding about 1,000 more square 

feet of living space. 

Originally a one-and-a-half story structure, 

Perez replaced the one-half upper 

level with a full one spanning the width 

of the first floor. Upstairs now includes 

three bedroom suites, while the first 

floor was reconfigured. The disconnected 

rooms were replaced with living 

spaces that are open to one another. 

“The intent was to make the home as 

open as possible,” says Perez. “One of 

the benefits of an open plan is that you 


“The intent was to make the home as open 

as possible,” says Perez. “One of the 

benefits of an open plan is that you get light 

from all different sides of the house.” 

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get light from all sides of the house. This way, the kitchen 

can borrow light from the living room if that side of the 

house is darker at some point and so forth.” 

The old, small windows were replaced with much larger expanses 

of glass. “No opening from the original house was 

kept: since all the room layouts changed new locations for 

windows was dictated,” says Perez, who designed multiple 

bands of windows on both the first and second floors. 

Made of walnut and glass, the home’s stairway appears 

as if it was carved out of a massive block of wood. “We 

wanted to take advantage of the double height front foyer, 

so we came up with this idea of making the stairs a grand 

gesture,” says Perez. Grand indeed: built tightly along 

the floor-to-ceiling windows at the front of the house, 

the stunning stairwell is the first thing one notices on the 

approach to the house. 


FREE RANGETHE DESIGN CAPABILITIES ARE 

LIMITLESS FOR THE TEAM AT SV DESIGN. 

With offices on the North Shore and Cape Cod, SV Design— 

formerly referred to as Siemasko + Verbridge—has a stellar 

reputation amassed over three decades of experience as 

one of the region’s top architecture and interior design firms. 

Throughout the course of SV Design’s tenure, says principal 

Tobin Shulman, “we’ve become contextualists. Our design 

ability, our sense of proportion and flow, transcends any 

particular style.” 

The firm designs new construction residences from the 

ground up and renovates existing properties. From a 19 th - 

century Boston townhouse to a 1980s deck house to a 

new North Shore residence comprised of traditional New 

England forms, “All of our projects are very different from 

one another,” says Shulman. 

When the firm’s integrated suite of design services works 

together, SV Design is able to accomplish major changes 

in existing homes and develop distinct and cohesive new 

houses, says Leslie Schneeberger, an associate principal with 

the firm. “We’re able to create a wide variety of styles quite 

well. We take our clients tastes and transform them into 

something amazing.” 

To learn more about the firm, visit svdesign.com. 

Photography: Dan Cutrona (top); Ngoc X Doan (bottom left); Micheal J. Lee (bottom right) 

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Photographer: Gibeon Photography 

Builder: Old West Builders

Right Sized 

Marcus 

Gleysteen designs a 

Maine residence that’s fine-tuned 

for its empty-nester inhabitants. 

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Architect Marcus Gleysteen is most 

interested in designing floorplans based 

on the real needs of the people who will 

live in the home. 

For a couple in their 50s with grown children, 

he recently implemented a prototype concept 

he devised in which all the primary living 

spaces are on one level. “It’s a very efficient 

plan with a great room on one side and 

the master suite is on the other side of the 

home, while the kitchen is in between,” says 

Gleysteen of the coastal Maine retreat. There 

are two bedroom suites on the second floor. 

Photos by Trent Bell and Marcus Gleysteen 


“The entire family may be staying all together in the 

house for only 10 days a year,” explains Gleysteen. 

“With this layout, the cool thing is the spaces that you 

are not occupying are out of sight, out of mind. The 

purpose of this design is to create a really warm living 

space that’s useful.” 

Glass walls along the back of the home are oriented 

toward the majestic ocean views. Gleysteen also designed 

large windows on the front, street-facing side of the cedarclad 

home. “A big problem with waterfront homes is that 

they are one-sided and have just a single orientation,” 

says Gleysteen, who wanted there to be multiple vantage 

points to appreciate from the interior. In the front yard, a 

lush private garden sheltered from the street offers a Zenlike 

view from the great room. 

The home’s three volumes were designed to loosely 

recall the forms of lobster shacks that dot coastal Maine’s 

granite jetties. “We wanted to design something that was 

evocative of a simpler time and place, while still feeling 

modern,” says Gleysteen, noting that it was also important 

the house be energy efficient. A metal roof contributes 

to the home being airtight and wood was used on the 

ceilings warm up the interior. 

The naturally finished wire brushed oak on the ceiling 

and floors is paired with a walnut-topped kitchen island 

made by a local craftsman. Dark blue paint on the base 

of the island gives it an unfussy appeal while adding 

detail; whimsical marble inlaid with a floral motif was 

used for the backsplash. 

Among the home’s focal points is the stairway: a wood, 

steel, and glass form that feels both simple and elegant. 

While the sculptural stair may have hallmarks of others 

Gleysteen has created, it isn’t an exact replica of another 

design. “We don’t use the same details over and over. 

We may take something we did in the past and use it as 

a starting point for something we do in a new home, but 

the end result will always be different,” he explains. “Each 

house we do has to be better than the last.” 

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cummingsarchitectureinteriors.com

PHOTO: MICHAEL J. LEE, BUILDER: SEAVIEW CONSTRUCTION, LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT: HORIUCHI SOLIEN, INC. 

MARTHA’S VINEYARD CAPE COD SOUTH SHORE 

www.hutkerarchitects.com

PETER SACHS - ARCHITECT 

Photo by Michael J. Lee 

peter@petersachsarchitect.com 

www.petersachsarchitect.com 

Specializing in Design/Build 

20 Hunter Street, Newton, MA 

phone: 617.527.5777 

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35 Bryant Street 

Dedham Square, MA 02026 

781-326-5400 

mckayarchitects.net 

Builder: CJM Properties; Photography: Casey Rhoades, House Snappers

“The clients loved the character and charm of the 

house, so we rebuilt everything in its historic language.” 

—John Day, Principal, LDa Architecture & Interiors 

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LDa Architecture & Interiors 

ENDURING 

Legacy 

revives an antique home 

and creates cohesive family 

spaces that honor its heritage. 

Architecture: LDa Architecture & Interiors 

Construction: Youngblood Builders 

Interior Design: Su Casa Designs 

Landscape Architect: Dan Gordon Landscape Architects 

Photography: Greg Premru 


The homeowners, a young family with two children, knew 

they’d found their forever home when they discovered 

this stately 120-year-old home in Chestnut Hill. The 

Shingle Style home had gracious period details, a 

secluded setting, and a lush rolling lawn. Yet the expansive 

residence had been renovated poorly over the years, 

resulting in a few disjointed additions that significantly 

impeded the flow of the house and its connection to the 

landscape. Prior to purchasing the home, the homeowners 

had promised the sellers that they would not tear it down 

and would work with the town preservation commission to 

update the house while preserving its historic character. To 

achieve this, they contracted LDa Architecture & Interiors. 

“The clients had an eye and interest to see what the house 

could be,” says John Day, principal of LDa Architecture & 

Interiors and lead architect for the design of the project. 

“They loved the character and charm of the house, so we 

rebuilt everything in its historic language.” 

Using historic photographs of the original home, along 

with three-dimensional renderings, Day and his team 

created models to show the homeowners what the 

property used to look like and what it could be. From 

there, the team photographed every finish inside the 

home and then replicated the elements with evolving 

technology and more updated space planning. 

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The carriage house includes a second story guest suite and is connected to the main house by a 

glass-enclosed breezeway with a mudroom, laundry room, and powder room located off it. 


The home’s second, rear stairway 

was removed and the main stair was 

redone in steel and brass, an elegant 

winding form that connects the three 

floors and filters sunlight from the top 

floor through the lower levels. 

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With the old single-glazed windows still intact, the home maintains its entire original structure. 

Copper gutters painted to look wooden were created, along with a third-floor dormer that had 

been removed. The team infilled a rubber-roof porch with glass above the dining and living rooms 

to create a sitting room off the master bedroom that resembles the original screened-in porch that 

had been previously taken down. 

“We wanted to make a house that performs like a modern house but maintains its historic look,” 

says Jim Youngblood, owner of Youngblood Builders and the lead builder for the project. “As a 

company, we specialize in historic properties, so I enjoy the challenge of an older home.” 

Youngblood and Day worked closely with their teams to transform the basement into a fully 

finished living space and replaced the old cinder block garage with a new carriage house. 

Taking down several walls made it possible to open up the first floor and better connect the spaces 

to the exterior, with great views of the yard and terrace visible through all areas of the home. The 

main stairway was redone to become a focal point: capped with a black iron baluster and brass 


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Top left: Brass was used for the kitchen hardware and Visual Comfort pendants 

above the island. Bottom left: In the family room, built in shelves flank a fireplace 

and a painting conceals the television when not in use. Below: Multiple seating areas 

provide ample spots to appreciate the setting. All outdoor furniture is JANUS et Cie. 

cap railing, it engages the home and floods it with natural 

light, extending to the third floor. 

Classic and period-appropriate materials decorate 

the interior, creating clean lines with timeless accents. 

Vicki Baker of Su Casa Designs worked closely with the 

homeowners, who were moving from the city, to set the 

aesthetics. “The main thing was that they wanted it to be 

a practical, comfortable family house. With such young 

children, they didn’t want to worry about fabrics,” says 

Baker. With a backdrop of neutral and muted tones, 

the space is bright and inviting. Baker veered away from 

any furnishings that could be trendy and selected classic 

pieces along with a few Danish modern items that the 

homeowner had an affinity for. Wide plank fumed white 

oak floors give the home a lived-in quality and the creation 

of several arches keeps rooms from feeling closed off from 

one another. 

Working around a 150-year-old copper beech tree that 

they family wanted to preserve, Dan Gordon Landscape 

Architects worked to create a yard suitable for the family. 

“We added a fence and hedge for privacy and expanded 

and improved the patio areas,” says Dan Gordon, the 

landscape architect for the project. “We graded the lawn 

to make it a flat area for active play, but also preserved 

the roll.” 

The homeowners’ enthusiasm and the design team’s 

interest in reviving the treasured historic residence 

propelled the project forward and achieved a glorious 

finished result. “Understanding what the house had been 

and finding the path to bring it back but with modern 

standards was a rewarding experience,” says Day. “The 

entire team was on an exploration and the clients really 

embraced shepherding this house forward.” 


Sense of 

Architecture: Jacob Lilley Architects 

Interior Design: Wanderlust Interiors 

Landscape Design: Sudbury Design Group 

Kitchen Cabinetry: J.H Klein Wassink 

Photography: Greg Premru 

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Architect Jacob Lilley integrates his family’s home with the 

landscape while updating the interior to exude a meld of 

Place 

traditional and contemporary design elements. 


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Jacob Lilley spent his childhood in a house that was 

600-years-old in which the roof rafters were made of tree 

trunks. Needless to say, the England-born architect, “grew 

up with an appreciation of old buildings,” recalls Lilley, 

whose eponymous firm is based in Wellesley. 

Lilley and his wife, Rebecca, were drawn to their current 

home, a tree-shrouded slate-roofed Tudor built in 1915, 

for its provenance as well as for its location across from a 

pond in a quiet suburban neighborhood. Surrounded by 

lush plantings, a series of terraces, and other stonework, 

“The site had beautiful topography to it, but the house 

had very limited communication to the outdoors,” says 

Lilley. The interior also hadn’t been significantly updated 

in decades: rooms were choppy and the layout wasn’t 

conducive to modern family living. 

After living in the house for over a year, Lilley began 

drafting plans for a gut renovation that included the 

addition of a large family room that connects to the 

backyard, a secluded and lush oasis with mature plantings 

that has a storybook quality to it. Glass accordion doors 

on two sides of the spacious room open to the outdoors. 

“One side opens on to the terrace and the 

other side opens to a Japanese garden we’re working 

on,” says Lilley. 

In order to add on the family room, however, the existing 

terraces had to be deconstructed and rebuilt. Once the 

addition was in place, Lilley tapped Sudbury Design Group 

to create the new outdoor living area off the back of the 

house, which took cues from the original design while 

adding modern touches including a firepit and water 

features. Bluestone stairs connect the terrace’s two levels, 

which are made of ashlar cut granite. 

An existing screened-in porch was kept intact and paired 

with the new outdoor spaces, the Lilleys found they had 

ample areas to host neighbors and friends during 2020’s 

summer and fall of Covid. “Because we could open all the 

doors in the family room people could be outdoors at the 

firepit or inside by the open doors, it was really great,” 

says Lilley. 

The addition of the family room, which has a contemporary 

feel with its vaulted, gable ceiling and exposed trusses and 

black and white Chinese Panda marble fireplace, became 

the catalyst for the updated aesthetic throughout the rest 

of the home. “We went with a transitional feel to create 

a nice resonance between the old and new details of the 

house,” says Lilley. “While rooms have a lot of original 

traditional detail, furnishings and finishes are clean and 

contemporary.” 


Furniture is predominately low-profile and sleek, including the 

iconic Mies van der Rohe Barcelona Chair in the living room 

and a B & B Italia sofa in the family room; lighting throughout 

the house also has a very modern, statement making appeal. 

Most of the floors in the house are white oak and walls and 

trim are painted white in several rooms, so Lilley incorporated 

walnut wood to infuse warmth in key places, including the base 

of the kitchen island and behind a new streamlined built-in 

cabinet in the dining room. 

To help make some selections for the interior fabrics, art, and 

wallcoverings, the Lilleys tapped Blake Maroon and Laura 

Finnerty of Wanderlust Interiors. “Jake and Rebecca had a 

good idea of what they wanted so it was easy to work with 

them,” says Maroon. “We had fun too, Rebecca wanted a little 

more color than Jake did and the push and pull that went on 

with that was a fun aspect of the project.” 

One of Maroon’s suggestions was to put Cole & Son’s 

Fornasetti’s cloud motif wallcovering on the ceiling in the 

den. “The paper went with Jake and Rebecca’s concept of 

integrating the interior with the outdoors and looks cool 

and unexpected as you approach the room,” she says of the 

somewhat moody black and white pattern. Deep gray-hued 

crushed velvet roman shades add elegance to the room, 

while aligning with the first floor’s grey and white palette. The 

living room walls are painted another variation of grey, Farrow 

& Ball’s Moles Breath, which has a blue tint that contrasts 

beautifully with the white painted trim and moldings. 

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“We melded the contemporary and traditional throughout 

the house and tried to find resonance between the two.” 

—Jacob Lilley 

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The grey in the dining room’s Phillip Jeffries grasscloth mural 

wallcovering features silvery tones in an ombre pattern. 

A sculptural square chandelier, Quasar’s “Universe,” was 

constructed by intertwining nickel and glass bars. While 

the fixture makes a dramatic impact hung above the table, 

its wiry nature doesn’t obstruct the view of the artistic wallcovering 

or detract from the room’s original architectural 

details, including the crown molding and narrow interior 

windows that open to the screened in porch. 

“As an architect on Wellesley’s historic commission, I could 

never buy a house and tear it down,” says Lilley. “For 

me, personally, it was important to give back to this old 

house.” With subtle gestures, he continues, “we melded 

the contemporary and traditional throughout the house 

and tried to find resonance between the two.” Indeed, his 

efforts were a profound success. 


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truly unique project come to life with Jeff and Alan 

at Concept Building and the rest of the collaborative 

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Jeff Capello, owner of Concept Building, and his 

partner Alan Baima began constructing the home 

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“Seeing this truly unique project come to life with 

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February of 2019. “There is nothing cookie-cutter about 

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A green roof was planted on top of the addition and 

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to its origins. The original 18th-century floors and post 

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FORWARD MOMENTUM 

The future looks bright for Kistler & Knapp Builders. 

One of the region’s most venerable construction firms, 

Kistler & Knapp (KKB) has been building architecturally 

designed custom homes and renovating storied antique 

estates for over 40 years. The firm’s success can be 

attributed largely to the strong team-minded, collaborative 

approach its founders, Dennis Kistler and David Knapp, 

ingrained in the business. 

Teamwork is at the core of Kistler & Knapp and two of the 

most seasoned managers are taking over as principals, 

Reihl Mahoney and Ken Frommer. “Reihl and Ken have 

been running day-to-day construction operations for 

KKB for over 15 years now and have always cared for the 

business as if it was their own,” says Renee West, who 

recently passed her ownership share on to the duo. “In a 

sense, this is really just a formality. Retirement was an easy 

decision to make… I knew I was leaving the company in 

capable hands.” 

Mahoney, a 35+ year-veteran of custom architecturally 

designed residential construction is considered the team’s 

‘Old House Guru’ but is also equally comfortable guiding 

the team through the demands of innovative, modern 

construction designs. “Renee has played an integral role 

as CFO, and an equally important role as ‘mama bear’ to 

each and every employee here at KKB. Those are some 

difficult shoes to fill,” says Mahoney. 

Frommer spent years in commercial construction in 

Boston managing $100 million commercial projects before 

transitioning to the custom residential market. A part of 

the Kistler & Knapp team for the past 17 years, Frommer 

says that he never imagined he’d become such an integral 

part of the business and he couldn’t be happier to be 

where he is today. “The people here at Kistler & Knapp 

make this a special place to work and I am truly honored to 

be a part of what the future brings.” 

It’s full steam ahead for Kistler & Knapp. “There is a lot 

of great work out there and KKB is poised to embrace 

another four decades,” says Mahoney. ‘The team has 

performed impressively throughout Covid and we are 

ready to expand as the market opens up. We embrace a 

regional approach and can build anywhere – from Boston, 

Cambridge and the suburbs, to the Cape & Islands, to 

Newport, to the Berkshires and Vermont — or even PEI \ 

Nova Scotia — anywhere there is a great project, we’ll go!” 

To learn more about Kistler & Knapp’s work, go to 

kistlerandknapp.com. 

Ken Frommer and Reihl Mahoney along 

with black labs, Minnie and Mooch. 

Photography: Evelyn Dow 



RURAL 

REINVENTION 

A new family home is designed 

to connect with its serene, natural 

setting while providing ample 

opportunities to gather. 

When the homeowners purchased this secluded parcel in 

Concord, there were no existing structures on the threeacre 

property, a lush meandering combination of meadow 

and farmland punctuated by historic white oak trees. They 

sought to preserve the tucked away, tranquil nature of the 

landscape while building a forever-home for their family 

of four. As they planned to relocate from out of state, the 

homeowners tapped Hutker Architects to design their 

new residence. 

“They came to us with an aggressive deadline,” recalls Jim 

Cappuccino, a partner with the firm and the lead architect 

on the project; associate Erin Levin also contributed to the 

design. “In a little more than a year the family had to be 

moved into the house—in time for the start of the school 

year in September,” he says. 

The couple hired Brookes + Hill Custom Builders, a firm 

that has great synergy with the Hutker team. “They had 

interviewed a couple of other builders, but when we 

met with them, we just all hit it off and that was it,” says 

Brookes + Hill principal Eric Hill. 

Cappuccino devised plans for a sprawling one-level 

home comprised of simple, cedar clad gable forms that 

take cues from the pastoral setting of the property. A key 

emphasis in the design phase was put on how the home 

connects with its surroundings. “During the day as you 

approach the house you notice how it sits in reverence to 

the landscape,” says Cappuccino. “At night when it’s all lit 

up inside, you get a different perspective from outside of 

the house—it’s about seeing the artwork through the large 

expanses of glass.” 


Some walls in the home, including in the great room, 

had to be reinforced to accommodate the weight of the 

artwork hung. The fireplace’s honed marble surround 

extends on both sides to create a built-in bench and wood 

storage. The dining table can extend to seat 12 people. 

“Large scale art requires big expanses of walls 

and figuring that out was tricky.” 

—Jim Cappuccino 

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Showcasing the homeowners’ diverse collection of art was an 

integral facet of the project. “Over the years, they’d collected a lot 

of art and having space to hang the art was something we put a lot 

of thought into,” says Cappuccino. A hallway that runs along the 

central living space at the front of the home serves as a gallery that 

showcases several works; other pieces are hung in various rooms. 

“Large scale art requires big expanses of walls and figuring that out 

was tricky because it was also important that abundant windows 

showcase views of the yard and bring in sunlight,” says Cappuccino. 

The house is comprised of three separate volumes attached by glasswalled 

connectors, which filter in considerable sunlight throughout 

the adjacent spaces. Additionally, since the main living area—located 

in the central volume of the house—is one-and-a-half stories high, 

two shed dormers were created in the roof that filter light down into 

the great room, where walls were created to hang art. 


The kitchen islands are oriented to 

take in the view of the meadow. 

Behind the range, a wall of marble 

serves as a striking backsplash. 

The exterior’s simple rustic forms give way to a more 

modern interior, where the color scheme defers to the 

artwork and the ever-evolving hues of the landscape. 

Throughout, furnishings exude a low-profile and materials 

feel natural and evocative of the setting, such as the 

gallery floor, which is made of petrified stone inset with 

tiny fossils. “It’s clean-lined and modern with a warmth and 

organic quality to it,” says Cappuccino. 

The wife has family in the area, in fact, says Hill, her sister 

was able to build a home next door. “Their plan was to 

live together and create a sort of compound.” To accommodate 

the extended family for meals, the homeowners 

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The homeowners often prepare meals for gatherings of 

friends and family. Kitchen designers Venegas & Company 

designed two kitchen islands to provide ample prep space and 

room for guests to lounge while the homeowners cook. 



A Japanese-inspired wood soaking tub provides a Zen-like spot to take in the landscape. Opposite page, clockwise from top: the 

master bathroom’s floating vanity has modern appeal. The adjacent bedroom has a vaulted ceiling thanks to the architecture’s 

gabled form. The master shower integrates with an outdoor version that has a wood screen to ensure privacy; the gallery was 

designed to accommodate several paintings that the homeowners’ had in storage for years. 



equested easy gathering spaces both indoors and out. 

“The husband and wife both love to cook, so the kitchen 

was an important part of the project,” says Cappuccino. 

Designed by Venegas & Company, dual quartz-topped 

islands provide plenty of prep space as well as seating so 

the cook can have company while he or she preps dinner. 

But when the family needs downtime, the floorplan allows 

for everyone in the family to have their own space. The 

kids’ bedroom suites are to the left of the home’s central 

volume and the master, encompasses the wing on the 

opposite side. 

In the end, the strict timeline was met: the family was 

moved in before the school year began. “We were able 

to achieve this because the homeowners were capable of 

making quick decisions and we had such a good design 

team,” says Jessica Griffith, another principal at Brookes + 

Hill. “We’d meet once a week to go over the deliverables. 

Everyone understood that if you didn’t get done what you 

were supposed to the family wasn’t going to be in on time. 

We all had to be very collaborative and fast, and we did it. 

It was really special how it all came together.” 


“It was important that the family could get outside as 

much as possible,” says Cappuccino, noting the home’s 

various seamlessly integrated access points to the 

outdoor patios and lawn beyond. 

Architecture: Hutker Architects 

Construction: Brookes + HIll Custom Builders 

Interior Design: Hutker Architects 

Kitchen Design: Venegas and Company 

Landscape Design: Horiuchi and Solien Landscape Architects 

Landscape Construction: Onyx Corporation 




True to Form 

An historic home is revitalized with modern attributes 

while retaining its authentic character. 


The perimeter counters are made of impervious soapstone 

and a ladder slides the length of one wall to access the upper 

cabinets. “It’s a decorative element that provides utility,” says 

Larson. Opposite page: Installing a pizza oven was at the top 

of the family’s wish list. 


In the late 1800s, much of Boston’s elite hired the 

esteemed architectural firm of Chapman & Frazer to 

design their homes in Back Bay, Brookline, and Newton. 

Among the firm’s commissions was this stately Federal 

Revival. Appreciative of the pedigree of the 1898 

residence, the new homeowners wanted to maintain its 

period detailing, which includes paneled and arched 

openings between rooms, fluted columns, and decorative 

leaded glass. 

Some interior modifications had to be made, though, to 

make the house suited to an active family of five, which 

included a two-story addition at the back of the house 

that accommodates a new kitchen and a second story 

office and recreation room. 

The project’s biggest undertaking was to relocate the 

gambrel-roofed barn from the back of the property to 

connect with the residence. “It took us a solid year to 

get the move approved by the historic preservation 

commission,” recalls the architect on the project, Kent 

Duckham. When the approval came through, the barn 


The walnut used in the butler’s pantry is stained 

darker than it is in the kitchen. “The darker finish has 

a richer feel and is period specific to what would have 

been used in a butler’s pantry around when the home 

was built,” says Larson. Brass hardware and the glass 

front upper cabinets that showcase barware and 

serving dishes, also ties into the era. 


was moved to the side of the property while a new 

foundation was created next to the house for it. Then, it 

was moved again and put on the foundation and restored; 

an enclosed breezeway connects the converted barn, now 

a garage, to the house. 

Inside, the detailed trim and paneling that was authentic 

to the house was preserved and elements in the home’s 

new areas were recreated that emulate the home’s late 

19 th -century spirit. “We worked carefully to bring spaces 

up to 21 st century style without losing the original character 

of the home,” says Brett Larson, of Fallon Custom Homes 

and Renovations, the firm that built out the renovation, 

designed the kitchen, and fabricated the custom millwork. 

The expansive new kitchen is anchored by a white quartztopped 

island that takes the form of an old farmer’s 

trestle table. “It has a stained walnut trestle frame inset 

with natural oak boards that mimic the tongue and grove 

boards that we installed on the ceiling to give warmth to 

the space,” says Larson. 

The kitchen has an integrated dining area which has a 

built-in upholstered bench flanked by floor-to-ceiling 

bookcases and doors that lead to the yard. A black and 

white color scheme both ties the room together and 

differentiates the two spaces: in the dining area black 

accents contrast with white painted trim, while the 

utilitarian part of the room features a predominately white 

scheme with black painted trim. 

The kitchen flooring is laid in a herringbone pattern, which 

is in keeping with the aesthetic in the older part of the 

home. Made of rift and quartered white oak, the floors 

throughout the home were stained with a custom color 

that took about 12 different iterations to perfect, says Jay 

Bourgeois, owner of JJ Hardwood Flooring, the team 

that installed all of the floors in the house. “We did what’s 

called a ‘water pop’ to the floors to achieve this color,” 

says Bourgeois. “Water is applied to the floor and when it 

hits the wood, it opens the grain and allows it take more 

color from the stain.” 


Southern yellow pine was used for the breezeway’s vaulted ceiling while the 

walls are clad with board and batten paneling. 

Architect: Duckham Architecture 

Builder and Kitchen Designer: Fallon Custom Homes and Renovations 

Flooring: JJ Hardwood Floors 


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The floors on the upper-level addition are wide plank 

custom walnut, which has a slightly more modern 

feel. Fallon’s carpentry team used post and timber 

construction in the new portion to create open space 

and architectural details that felt original to the house. 

On the exterior, the home’s existing dormers had to be 

matched and the new paneling, columns and surrounds 

were inspired by the existing architecture. “We also 

had to restore all of the home’s windows—the historic 

commission wouldn’t let us replace them. So, we sent 

them all out to a company to be fixed,” says Duckham. 

It was a lengthy process, but one that he and the entire 

design team respected. 

“The home being in a historic district created challenges 

with materials we could use and the details that had to 

be preserved,” says Duckham, “but everyone involved 

was really committed to doing things the right way.” 



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“I’m not afraid of color,” says Barbara Elza Hirsch, owner 

and principal designer of Elza B. Design. Refusing to be 

defined by one single style, Hirsch designs spaces that 

reflect her eclectic and whimsical taste, drawing inspiration 

from nature and her European background. Combining 

different colors and textural elements, Hirsch and her team 

create clean, crisp, and organic interiors. 

Spending time in Europe growing up exposed Hirsch 

to the beauty of merging styles. It was there that she 

found modern bathrooms inside 17 th -century buildings. 

Witnessing the dismissal of restrictive design rules in 

Europe enlightened Hirsch. “Italy and France are very 

eclectic and they’re not afraid to blend an antique next to 

a modern lamp and that’s how I proceed,” says Hirsch. “I 

don’t like to feel bound by rules and I think it’s a lot more 

fun when you can mix and blend pieces with shapes from 

other eras.” 

In addition to drawing inspiration from European style, 

Hirsch is influenced by her surroundings in nature. Picking 

up on nature’s inherent beauty helps her select colors, 

fabrics, and rugs to achieve an organic vibe. 

“I’m very attuned to my surroundings and I find walking in 

nature and being near the ocean refreshing and inspiring,” 

says Hirsch. “Being close to nature infuses me, so I always 

have that in the back of my mind.” 

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nterior designer Vani Sayeed was tasked 

by the current homeowners, a young 

family, with creating a distinct and cohesive 

palette throughout this spacious Colonial. 

The homeowners are avid travelers who 

wanted their home to reflect their global 

journeys and a vibrant aesthetic while providing a 

comfortable environment for their laid-back lifestyle. 

“My clients were inspired by the geometry and mosaics of 

the Hagia Sophia Mosque in Turkey, by the bold images 

of Cy Twombly’s art and the jewel tones and classicism of 

a Vermeer painting,” says Sayeed, who also upgraded 

the home’s finishes, lighting, and flooring. “So, I used that 

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Vani Sayeed creates a vivid 

scheme inspired by adventure. 

Distinction 

to understand what brings them joy.” She also worked 

with the homeowners to enhance their art collection with 

contemporary pieces inspired by their travels depicting 

bold colors and textures. Rich jewel tones and geometric 

patterns are incorporated throughout the family room, 

where they spend much time together. 

The coffee, end and sofa table was custom designed by 

Sayeed and locally fabricated with steel bases and stone 

tops are solid pieces that will wear the test of time. The 

dark blue sectional sofa is upholstered in Holly Hunt fabric 

that is forgiving with stains. Lively pink and orange tones on 

the throw pillows compliment the art displayed throughout 

the house and flecks of turquoise on the pillows tie into 

the Zoffany wallcovering in the adjacent powder room. A 

custom wool rug is inspired by a Richard Ginori dinnerware 

pattern connects with the jeweled palette. 

The sheer drapes in Kravet fabric is combined with 

a large 36” wide embroidered border at the base in 

Schumacher’s Cordoba Indigo fabric, it grounds the room 

while letting light into the space. “None of the patterns 

are repeated but have similar shapes and colors which 

brings the space together,” says Sayeed. 

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An antique carriage house is reimagined for a couple 

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The homeowners of this 19 th century home in Concord—a former 

carriage house—downsized from the large house in which they’d 

raised their four kids. 

“However, the couple is very family-centric. They have lots of 

grandchildren and two dogs,” says Corinne Acampora, principal 

of Wellesley Hills-based firm, Acampora Interiors. “They wanted a 

place that could accommodate everyone in the family that also felt 

comfortable and cozy when it’s just the two of them.” 

Acampora worked with the couple to tailor the home’s aesthetic. Light, 

airy colors—including cool ocean blues and sandy hues that recall 

the dunes of Nantucket, where the couple has another home—were 

incorporated into the décor, which has a bit of a traditional flair that’s in 

keeping with the home’s architecture. 

Upholstery fabrics are strong and durable, and the main living space 

is flexible. Stools offer additional seating by the sofa and can easily be 

moved out of the way when the grandchildren are playing on the floor. 

Photography: Jessica Delaney 

The kitchen was overhauled to exude more modern detailing including 

marble counters, but the original fir floors remain in there and throughout 

the house. “While we briefly considered staining the floors, we 

realized there was a warmth and coziness to them,” says Acampora. 

While their new home is much smaller than the one the couple moved 

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In the family room, two Knoll Womb Chairs are paired with a luxuriously 

large sectional; the chandelier has the look of tree branches and relates 

to the rustic wood ceiling beams. 

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The homeowners of this Brookline home, New England natives 

who’d recently moved back from Washington D.C., loved 

its established neighborhood and that it was within walking 

distance to the elementary school their young children would 

eventually attend. The interior, however, needed a major 

upgrade, says interior designer Robin Gannon. “The couple had 

purchased the house from a developer who had renovated it,” 

she recalls. “but it lacked character; the aesthetic was very vanilla 

milkshake—there was no flavor to it.” 

Gannon’s approach was to create a vibe that was youthful and 

sophisticated, much like the homeowners themselves, with layers 

of texture and pattern: a delightful mélange that includes art, 

high gloss paint, and statement light fixtures in key places. 

The tone of the house is apparent as soon as one enters the 

front foyer. “You can tell right away that this is going to be a 

really fun, playful sort of home and that these are cool people,” 

she says. A black and white striped wallcovering by Schumacher 

covers the walls of the double-height space, while a green 

animal hide is layered over a vintage patterned rug. Two 

benches upholstered in a zebra motif trimmed with leather flank 

a pedestal table. “We needed seats for people to sit when they 

take off their shoes,” says Gannon. “But we definitely didn’t want 

to go with a typical wood bench.” 


me,” says Gannon. “I feel it’s all about how you layer 

elements so they feel connected, but distinguished.” 

From the foyer, one catches a glimpse of the Audrey 

Hepburn pop art on the wall of the adjacent dining 

room. But it’s no longer a dining room, explains 

Gannon, “it’s now considered a lounge. They 

homeowners didn’t want a formal dining room in 

favor of a swanky lounge place where they could 

have friends over for cocktails and play poker.” 

Antique mirrored glass is inset into the wood 

paneled walls and a vintage game table paired with 

a curved green velvet banquette and swanky armless 

upholstered chairs festooned with fringe create a 

mood evocative of the 1920s flapper era, which is 

also when the house was built. 

“Matching is a four-letter word to me, saying things 

don’t match is the biggest compliment you can give 

Gannon opts to mix finishes, woods, and metals in 

most of the spaces she designs. In the living room, 

she notes the Arteriors chandelier comprised of 

mirrored silver discs. Brass is incorporated elsewhere 

in the room, including in the library lights above the 

built-in bookshelves. “Could we have found a brass 

chandelier for the room? Yes, but the silver one is 

more visually appealing, and the juxtaposition of 

the different metals gives your eye reason to travel 

around the room,” she says. 

At the back of the house, the family room was long 

and large, with two walls of windows. “Because it’s 

so big and open, we needed to give the space a lot 

of texture and warmth. The ceiling was a vast stretch 

of plaster that stuck out like a sore thumb,” says 

Gannon whose solution was to add reclaimed wood 

beams to it to bring down the scale. 

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“Matching is a four-letter word to me, saying things don’t 

match is the biggest compliment you can give me.” 

—Robin Gannon 

Three different seating areas were also created along 

with a continuous window seat that runs the length of 

the room. The trim and millwork are painted black to 

recede into the walls, which are sheathed in a darker 

toned Phillip Jeffries grasscloth. “If we painted the 

woodwork white it would have just stuck out too 

much,” says Gannon. Drapes in an Osborne & Little 

hydrangea motif infuse a vivid splash of green, which 

connects to the other variations of the hue throughout 

the house, including in the master bedroom, where 

the bed is upholstered in forest green leather. 

“I strive to make rooms cohesive and connected in an 

interesting way,” says Gannon. “The similarities can be 

very subtle, just a shade or tint of a color, but it’s there 

if you look.” 

Clockwise from opposite page: Swivel chairs in the lounge are upholstered in Osborne & Little fabric; 

the Schumacher wallpaper in the master bedroom depicts a vintage tree and sky motif; in the living 

room, the fireplace’s original brick paneling had been plastered over, Gannon had it removed and 

selected a modest reclaimed beam as the mantle. 


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that it is built exactly to fit the clients needs. You will not find 

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Over four decades after opening David Sr. remains at the 

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granites, indestructible quartzes, limestone, and 

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COUNTER 

STATEMENTS 

Cumar works with designers to 

source exotic stones. 

“There is an artisanship to what we do,” says 

Carlotta Cubi Mandra, vice president of Cumar, 

a family-owned business located in Everett that 

specializes in the custom fabrication of natural 

stone. With 29 years of industry experience, 

Cumar works closely with interior designers and 

architects on creative projects that continue to 

push boundaries and raise the bar. 

“What I love about working with tradespeople 

is their creativity and how they envision a space 

in a way only a professional can,” says Mandra. 

“Executing their ideas is exciting and challenging 

and makes us unique because we have the specific 

skillset required for these unusual projects.” 

When interior designer Barbara Kotzen brings 

clients to Cumar she understands the overall 

feeling of the room they are trying to create. 

“Starting with the finishes in the room, I navigate 

my client through different colors and tones that 

will work within the scheme we’ve begun to pull 

together,” says Kotzen. 


Working with Cumar for over 15 years, Kotzen 

and her clients choose from their variety of highquality 

stones sourced from quarries in Italy, 

including marble, quartzite, quartz, granite, and 

semi-precious slabs. For a recent project, Kotzen 

designed a bar with a cerused black oak finish 

wood base paired with a calcutta cielo marble top 

and backsplash. With charcoal undertones and 

different shades of gray running through, the stone 

is accentuated by overhanging Holly Hunt lights 

and collected antique glassware is displayed in the 

matching black oak cabinetry. 

Collaborating with designers motivates Cumar’s 

team to push the envelope as they navigate 

intricate residential projects. From discussing 

project design initiatives to establishing materials 

and conducting field evaluations and installations, 

Mandra emphasizes the value of working with 

tradespeople. “It makes the project run smoother 

since they have experience and also helps 

guide the homeowner throughout the decisionmaking 

process.” 

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Flair 

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New Ravenna’s latest collection of handcrafted 

mosaics were designed to celebrate women artisans 

through the ages. 

Focusing in on five disciplines: quilting, pottery, 

embroidery, weaving, and textiles, New Ravenna’s Femme 

& Function collection features 20 designs inspired by the 

legacy of women pioneers in functional art. “Often the 

creative mavens worked in obscurity. We wanted to shine 

light on all of the women throughout history who have 

made beautiful, functional art forms,” says Cean Irminger, 

New Ravenna creative director. All of the 20 designs can 

be customized in size and color; they can be installed on 

walls and floors, indoors and out. 

Inspirations span time periods and geography, from 

ancient Japanese Shibori hand dying techniques, to 

the use of geometry and subtle palettes by indigenous 

potters, from the traditional quilting patterns passed down 

through generations of unknown homemakers, to the 

natural motifs and painted textile work of the British arts 

and crafts movement. Irminger and her team designed 

textures and material that emulate the feel of the different 

functional art forms: textured materials such as tumbled 

stones and metallic glazed basalto are sprinkled in with a 

dimensional palette to capture the essence and interplay 

of woven goods and embroidery. 

New Ravenna’s personal story overlaps with Femme & 

Function on several fronts. As creators of decorative, 

functional goods, the company is female founded and the 

majority of the staff is female. “Mosaics are handmade and 

tell a unique story of the skill set and voice of the artist 

who created it,” says Irminger. “Not everyone who works 

here is known by name, but what they create will stay 

around for generations.” 

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in Stone 

With its deep black background and striking white veining, 

the polished Skyfall granite topped island is a showstopper 

in this suburban kitchen. To source, fabricate, and install the 

counters in their new kitchen, the homeowners contracted 

Onyx Marble & Granite. 

The island features a dark wood base. Paired with the multifaceted 

dark granite top, the piece is the focal point of the 

room, which features white cabinetry, walls clad with subway 

tile, and brass hardware. The island’s bold stone top adds 

wow-factor and “gives that final touch” to the room, says Jose 

Moraes, president of Onyx Marble & Granite. “A lot of people 

tend to go with very simple colors and this particular stone 

goes beyond the usual.” 

Much more subtle in contrast to the granite island, are the 

kitchen’s surrounding calacatta retro marble counters. With a 

milky white background and deep gray veins running through, 

the counters seamlessly flow into the cabinetry and a honed 

finish leaves them matte and smooth. 

In addition to its stellar stonework, the communication the 

Onyx Marble & Granite team provides to their clients sets 

them apart from other companies, according to Moraes. “We 

try to be there for them at all times, answering questions as 

fast as we can and that makes us a little different.” 

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Architecture: Catalano Architects 

Construction: Howland Company, Inc. 

Interior Design: Kotzen Interiors, LLP 

Landscape Architect: Gregory Lombardi Design 

Millwork: Fine Finish Inc. 

Landscape: R.P. Marzilli & Company 

Stone: Cumar, Inc. 



Designed for a 

multi-generational 

family to enjoy for 

years to come, this 

new retreat exudes a 

BEAUTYtime-honored vibe. 

At first glance, this gracious Shingle Style home looks 

as though it’s been perched in its spot along the 

Massachusetts coastline for the last century or so. And 

that was precisely the intent, says architect Tom Catalano. 

“We wanted the home to feel timeless and not be obvious 

that it’s a brand-new house now, or in 75 years.” The 

homeowners’ vision was to build a generational summer 

retreat that they would enjoy with their children and future 

grandchildren. 

Designed to accommodate family gatherings, the main 

home is equipped for entertaining large groups yearround; 

it also serves as a quiet place for the couple to 

unwind and work. With guest quarters located above 

the detached garage and a beach cottage that the 

husband uses as his office, each structure exists in harmony 

with each other and the landscape, creating a lovely, 

secluded oasis. 

From the front, the home is inviting and warm. Blue 

shutters compliment the shingled exterior, and a glimpse 

of the ocean is visible as soon as one steps through the 

front door. Designed in a way that balances the orientation 

to the view with the correct orientation to the sun, the 

interior is constantly filled with natural light. With extensive 

millwork and decorated in shades of white, blue, and sand 

tones, there is a cohesive flow throughout the home, yet 

each room has a distinct appeal. 



“The attention to detail throughout the house makes each area 

feel different. We used wallcoverings to add texture in some 

spaces and only the dining room and master bedroom have drapes 

since we didn’t want anything to block the view.” 

—Barbara Kotzen, Kotzen Interiors 



“We worked to create a design that was sensitive to its 

context, resilient given its exposure, and appropriate for its 

setting amongst early 20th century shingled houses.” 

—Tom Catalano, Catalano Architects 

In the kitchen, interior designer Barbara Kotzen selected 

a gray and green Del Mare granite for the island and 

countertops, with a Thassos marble mosaic backsplash. 

The same stone and backsplash are used in the pantry, 

located off of the kitchen, where the homeowners store 

large appliances and an additional refrigerator. Across 

from the kitchen is a butler’s pantry and wet bar with 

translucent green quartzite countertops and a rippled 

mirrored mosaic backsplash, that sparkles when hit by 

the sun. 


Located in a flood zone, Catalano and Henry Ladd, principal of 

Howland Company, worked to ensure the home is both resilient 

and energy-efficient. “Being attentive to the smallest details is the 

start of a high-performance home,” says Ladd, the lead builder on 

the project. “From how the windows are installed, to the detailing 

of the envelope, to the way everything is air sealed, it’s critical to 

monitor all those little details.” 

Despite community restraints on construction between Memorial 

Day and Labor Day, the project was completed in two years. The 

dynamic team met regularly on-site to identify and develop design 

options, requiring an open line of communication and a level of 

trust. “The homeowners were a dream to work with and everyone 

was willing to listen to one another to move the project forward,” 

says Catalano. “It was a successful arrangement with mutual 

respect and clear expectations.” 



The two-bedroom guest cottage is an idyllic spot for 

visiting family members and friends to stay. Just outside 

the main house is an infinity pool, outdoor patio, and 

expansive lawn that leads to the beach cottage, which 

was the only building that remains from the residence’s 

previous incarnation. The cottage’s basic structure was not 

changed, but a stone fireplace and glass doors that open 

out to the water were added, creating a tranquil space 

perfectly positioned on the ocean. 



Ornamental blooming plants along the parking court and front door add 

texture and color to the home. The same colors are reinforced along the 

water side, but slowly transition to more ornamental grasses and resilient 

shrubs that can withstand the ocean’s salt spray and seasonal storms. 

A pitched wall surrounding the pool was designed to diminish wave action 

and the edge of the infinity pool was engineered to withstand tidal floods, 

according to Gregory Lombardi, the landscape architect for this project who 

worked closely with Catalano designing a space that is fluid and open. “Tom 

understands how landscape interacts with architecture and that allows us to 

do our best work,” says Lombardi. 




HOME 

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Today’s smart homes are advanced yet 

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System 7’s 

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Systematic Approach 

Gerard Lynch doesn’t want his customers to get 

overwhelmed by the ever-evolving products, platforms, 

and specifications of technology design. Rather, Lynch, 

the president of System 7, a company that provides home 

technology, lighting, and shading, strives to keep it simple. 

“Our approach is simplicity, reliability, and aesthetics,” 

says Lynch. “Homeowners want the latest systems; they 

want them to work well and look beautiful. Our job is to 

understand the technology and to help homeowners find 

what they need.” 

System 7’s umbrella includes Wolfers Lighting and the 

Boston Shade Company. Last spring, the company opened 

an experience center at the Boston Design Center and 

later this year, a new Wolfers Lighting showroom modeled 

after the Boston space will open in Wellesley. 

The centers are educational, not sales-oriented, explains 

Lynch. In both locations, visitors can learn about how 

technology works and how home systems can tie multiple 

aspects together. They’re also able to glean insights 

about different lighting concepts—such as human centric 

lighting, which puts the focus on bringing the dynamics 

of natural daylight back into people’s everyday lives—and 

view a variety of motorized shading options. 

“When people come to our experience center they meet 

with a designer rather than a salesperson and that’s what 

sets us apart,” says Lynch. “We are design professionals 

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home technology.” 

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You’ve found the perfect home; now make it your 

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Just twenty minutes from Boston, on Route 9 in Natick, Renjeau 

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some of the region’s finest established and emerging artists. 

The main gallery, a 100-year-old home with several showrooms, 

contains the majority of the collection. A smaller annex building 

on the property provides an intimate space used for special 

exhibitions, highlighting a particular artist, or private viewings. 

Many customers enjoy scheduling appointments in the 

gallery to see the artwork they have previewed on Renjeau’s 

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Rewiring and safety check 

Choosing the shade and trim 


Production of the new shade 

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Commercial Clientele. 

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lifting, cracked, and flaking. The painting was re-lined, holes and bare 

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Garden Gifts 

Statuary 

Perennials 

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Trees & Shrubs 

Pottery 

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Fire Pits Sunbrella Cushions Tableware 

Designers welcome 

Closed Tuesdays 

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Architecture: Curl Simitis Architecture + Design 

Construction: Lynch Construction & Remodeling 

Landscape Design: Matthew Cunningham Landscape Design 


Millwork: Kenyon Woodworking 

Garage Doors: Designer Garage Doors 



Into the 

woods 

A new home is designed in reverence 

to its deeply wooded setting. 

When the homeowners asked Michael Lynch, of Lynch 

Construction and Remodeling, to visit a lot they were 

considering purchasing to build their next home, he noticed 

another much larger parcel across the street. “I suggested that 

they consider the other lot instead because it had so much 

more value than the first one,” recalls Lynch. 

It didn’t take much convincing for the homeowners to see the 

second site’s potential. Located in a secluded neighborhood 

in Needham, the lot encompasses nearly 10 acres and borders 

the Charles River. Much of the forested setting—which feels 

more like a plot that could be found in the rustic New Hampshire 

woods than in suburban Boston—is protected by the 

Trustees of Reservations. 


“The homeowners wanted the house to be all about the 

forest views—the most important aspect was fitting the 

house into the context of the site,” says Richard Curl, 

principal of Curl Simitis Architecture + Design, who drafted 

plans for the residence, while collaborating closely with 

Lynch and Devin Hefferon, a senior associate at Matthew 

Cunningham Landscape Design. 

“It was literally a forest through the trees moment,” recalls 

Hefferon. “How do you carve into this existing landscape 

to make a home while preserving what makes the site so 

special?” The site’s existing topography dictated where 

the house would be set, including the access point for the 

basement and the location of the home’s raised patios and 

covered porch. “The homeowners had lived in Needham for 

years and they wanted to stay there, close to their friends,” 

says Hefferon. “However, they really wanted this place to 

feel like a house in the woods and not a suburban home.” 

While the lot had to be cleared to make space for the 

house, the goal was to preserve as much of the vegetation 

as possible. Additionally, the long term landscape plan 

involves revegetating the property so over time, “there’s 

a sense that it’s disappearing back into the woods,” says 

Hefferon. “The house has both an old charm and modern 

feel to it. We strove to make the landscape look natural to 

nestle the house in.” 

Unlike most of the other homes in the neighborhood, 

the home is set far back from the road. The grade at the 

back of the house drops dramatically and opens to the 

woodland. “From there, the house feels very connected 

to nature,” says Courtney Driver, an associate of Curl’s. 

On the first floor, the family room has a wall of glass 

overlooking the landscape and the adjacent family room 

has three walls of windows. All of the bedrooms on the 

second floor have views of the forested setting. 

The homeowners envisioned a home with Shingle Style 

characteristics. To make the structure fit within the context 

of the wooded setting, shingles are slate in color and trim 

is painted a black tone that matches the windows; stone 

sheathes the base of the house. The rooflines are steep. 

“We wanted the scale of the house to have a presence 

among the trees,” says Curl. Slight embellishments to 

the exterior add interest including a projecting triangularshaped 

overhang above the front door known as a prow; 

on the back of the house a gable features a projection that 

combines a prow shape with the more curved essence of 

an eyebrow motif. 

“One of the reasons we were so excited to build the 

house was because of these multi-plane, angled and 

curved gables—they are complex to build, and require the 

collaboration of some real skilled craftsmen,” says Lynch. 


“One of the reasons we were so excited to build the 

house was because of these multi-plane, angled and 

curved gables—they are complex to build, and require the 

collaboration of some real skilled craftsmen.” 

—Michael Lynch 


As the main focus of the project was incorporating views 

into the home, the interior was kept very simple, with 

minimal detailing says Curl. Much consideration was 

devoted to the recreational pursuits of the homeowners’ 

two daughters, including the full basketball court that 

was put into the garage. Initially, the basketball court was 

planned for the basement, but that proved problematic. 

“We would have needed to do a 20-foot excavation to 

accommodate a basketball court in the basement,” says 

Lynch. Ultimately, the garage, which has a 32-foot high 

ceiling, was designed to include the court. 

Upon the approach to the home, there isn’t a traditional 

green lawn surrounding the residence. Instead, native 


plantings take center stage. “We specifically chose 

plant material that is native and has incredible fall color— 

red maples, sweet spire, sweet ferns,” says Hefferon. 

“The reds, yellows, and golds really make the property 

sing in October.” 

Clockwise from far left: The kitchen cabinets, custom built by 

Kenyon Woodworking, are painted a dark gray while the island 

base is walnut. White was used for the trim and quartz counters, 

which keeps the space feeling light and airy; built-in shelves in 

the family room showcase family treasures; a sliding glass pocket 

door closes off the dog area from the main living space. 


Above: The garage, where the basketball 

court is located, soars to the tree-line over 

30-feet-high. Wood clad garage doors 

tie the structure to the forested setting. 

Right: While the building has bands of 

windows that let in ample sunlight, lights 

set into the towering ceiling all for pick-up 

games to be played after dark. 




LANDSCAPE 

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Landscape architects imagine the outdoor living 

spaces that have redefined how we live outdoors. 

Considering both hardscape and softscape, these 

professionals play up a site to its fullest advantage 

while integrating it with the home. 

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Photography by Rosemary Fletcher 



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Landscape contractors sculpt the grounds 

and cultivate the terrain that inspires us to get 

outdoors. From masonry and construction to 

plantings, fencing, maintenance, and irrigation, 

these professionals keep our terraces and 

gardens glorious in all four seasons. 

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Matthew Cunningham Landscape Design LLC, Landscape Creations 

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Their tables have been featured in 

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Kragsyde blends naturally into the rocky bluff overlooking Lobster 

Cove in Manchester, MA by incorporating hand-finished yet 

low-maintenance granite. With Interiors designed by Meichi Peng 

Design Studio, classic neutral-tones allow the ocean views (from 

nearly every room) through walls of floor to ceiling windows 

to take center stage. 

discerning owner who prefers a private neighborhood, 

cherishes the natural setting, values 

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When Dalia Tamari, (Founder of Dalia Kitchen Design and renowned 

for over 3 decades of transforming and creating exquisite kitchens 

worldwide) set out to build and design her own Berkshires home, 

she spent three years designing and another 3 years to build her 

home. “Of course I wanted the very best and because of my work, 

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INDEX 

a Blade of Grass....................................................................................300 

A3 Architects, Inc.....................................................................................62 

Acompora Interiors........................................................................172-173 

Acorn Tree and Landscaping............................................................. 319 

Adolfo Perez Architect..............................................................43, 48-51 

Anderson Fireplace.............................................................................. 329 

Anderson Insulation.............................................................................. 331 

Archwright Fine Home Builders & Estate Management............. 121 

Ares Structures....................................................................................... 122 

Arkins Construction Company...........................................114-115, 306 

Auburndale Builders ............................................................................ 128 

Bang + Olufsen......................................................................................... 10 

Bannon Custom Builders...................................................................... 113 

Battle Architects......................................................................................42 

Benchmark Builders, Inc......................................................................120 

Betsy Bassett Interiors................................................................. 166-167 

Birschner Painting................................................................................. 216 

Boston Billiard Emporium...................................................................327 

Boston Garage....................................................................................... 328 

Boston Luxury Beds............................................................................. 270 

Boston Fine Home Details..................................................................333 

Boston Stone Restoration.................................................................. 236 

Botanica Fine Gardens......................................................................... 312 

Brendon Homes......................................................................................116 

Brett DeRocker / Compass................................................................ 338 

BrickStone Masonry.............................................................................304 

brookes + hill Custom Builders........................................100, 130-140 

Butler of Far Hills...................................................................................170 

C&S Insurance........................................................................................ 335 

C2MG Builders...................................................................................98-99 

California Closets...................................................................................275 

Cape Cod Cupola..................................................................................340 

Capital Masonry..................................................................................... 316 

Carter & Company..........................................................................152-153 

Casabella Interiors.................................................................................4-5 

Catalano Architects ............................................. 37, 238-249, Cover-1 

Catherine Truman Architects................................................................41 

Charles River Wine Cellars.........................................................324-325 

Chilton Furniture .................................................................................. 278 

Clappers Creative Fireplace Solutions............................................ 276 

Clarke...................................................................................................11, 188 

CM Ragusa Builders.........................................................................84-85 

Columbia Contracting Corp...........................................................96-97 

Combined Energies, Inc.............................................. 109-111, 322, 337 

Commonwealth Fireplace......................................... 109-111, 322, 340 

Concept Building, Inc.....................................................102, 109-11, 322 

Concord Lamp and Shade..................................................................277 

Crane Appliance.....................................................................................198 

Creative Systems...............................................................250, 252-253 

Crown Point Cabinetry.......................................................................... 20 

Crown Select Cabinetry.......................................................................189 

Cumar Inc..................................................................... 226-227, 238-249 

Cummings Architects + Interiors..............................58, 82, 280-287 

Curl Simitis architecture + design..............................61, 82, 280-287 

Cutting Edge Systems.......................................................................... 315 

Dan Gordon Landscape Architects.....................................66-73, 301 

Design Within Reach (herman miller)...........................................266 

Designer Garage Doors.....................................................280-287, 339 

Designer Wood Floors........................................................................ 222 

Details Matters........................................................................................274 

Divine Design Center...............................................................................12 

Duckham Architecture + Interiors.....................................60, 142-149 

Elms Interior Design.......................................................24-27, 162-163 

Elza B. Design.................................................................................164-165 

Eric Haydel Design........................................................................ 158-159 

E.W. Tarca Construction, Inc................................................................ 118 

F.H. Perry Builders.................................................................................6-7 

Fallon Custom Homes and Renovations...................92-93, 142-149 

Fallon Fine Cabinetry & Millwork....................................142-149, 209 

FBN Construction......................................................................................9 

Fine Finish, Inc.................................................................... 220, 238-249 

Fine Paints of Europe....................................................................212-213 

First Class Marble & Granite...............................................................237 

Foley Fiore Architecture....................................................................... 46 

Funston Antiques..................................................................................272 

Frank Webb Home................................................................................199 

Gregory Lombardi Design............ 238-249, 288, 290-291, Cover-1 

Haddad Modica Team / Compass.................................................... 334 

Hawthorn Builders................................................................................104 

Heartwood Cabinetmakers................................................................. 221 

Heather Vaughan Interior Design..............................................160-161 

HMI Glass................................................................................................. 223 

Horner Millwork......................................................................................210 

Howland Company, Inc...................................... 105, 238-249,Cover-1 

Hutker Architects................................................................... 59, 130-140 

I-Kanda Architects, LLC........................................................................ 64 

Installations Plus................................................................................... 232 

Interiology Design Co............................................................................ 171 

J.H. Klein Wassink & Co., Inc......................................... 74-81, 186-187 

Jacob Lilley Architects,Inc........................................................39, 74-81 

James Phillip Golden Architect.......................................................... 64 

Jan Gleysteen Architects, Inc........................................30-31, Cover-3 

Jarvis Appliance............................................................................. 184-185 

JB Sash-Marvin..................................................................................... 222 

Jeff Soderbergh / Custom Sustainable Furnishings.................. 276 

JJ Hardwood Flooring.........................................................142-149, 219 

JW Construction, Inc. ..........................................................................106 

Karen Sebastian, LLC...........................................................................304 

Kenneth E. Hurd & Associates, Inc.....................................................63 

Kenyon Woodworking...................................................... 217, 280-287 

Kevin Cradock Builders.........................................................................119 

KINEGATE................................................................................................ 318 

Kistler & Knapp Builders,Inc................................................94-95, 129 

Kitchen Visions......................................................................................202 

KR+H Kochman Reidt +Haigh............................................................ 215 

Kotzen Interiors, LLP.........................150, 154-155, 238-249, Cover-1 

KVC Builders.............................................................................Back Cover 

Landscape Creations..................................................................306, 317 

LandVest Real Estate............................................................................ 341 

LDa Architecture & Interiors.......................... 32-33, 66-73, 156-157 

LeaMar Industries.................................................................................. 231 

Lien Enterprises Custom Builders & Renovations........................ 107 

Ligne Roset Contemporary Design Furniture..................... 262, 271 

Longfellow Design Build.........................................................................19 

Lynch Construction & Remodeling ........................82, 108, 280-287 

Magee Builders....................................................................................... 124 

Matthew Cunningham Landscape Design....82, 280-287, 305, 306 

Merz Construction................................................................................. 126 

McCormack Builders.............................................................................. 112 

McKay Architects.....................................................................................65 

MDLA Michael D’Angelo Landscape Architecture............. 296-297 

Mellowes & Paladino, Inc.......................................................................45 

Meyer & Meyer Architecture & Interiors......36, Inside Front Cover 

MGa/ Marcus Gleysteen Architects............................. 2-3, 28, 54-57 

Minuteman Tile & Marble Co., Inc....................................................230 

Moe Coehlo Porcelain ......................................................................... 234 

Monique’s Bath Showroom, Inc.......................................................202 

MWI Fibershield...................................................................................... 181 

Natural Stone Wall Solutions.....................................109-111, 318, 322 

New England Design Works..............................................................200 

New England Shutter Mills................................................................ 326 

New Ravenna................................................................................ 228-229 

Newton Kitchens & Design................................................................. 193 

Nicholaeff Architecture + Design........................................................38 

Nicholas Stanos Architect, PLLC.........................................................62 

O’Hara & Company/Leo Project.......................................................320 

Oasis Shower Doors.............................................................................330 

Onyx Corporation................................82, 130-140, 280-287, 310-311 

Onyx Marble & Granite...............................................................224, 235 

Parterre Garden Services...................................................................302 

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Patrick Ahearn Architect LLC...............................................17, Cover-4 

Paul Weber Architects...........................................................................47 

Pella Windows and Doors Company.............................214, 280-287 

Perfection Fence.................................................................................... 314 

Peter Sachs Architect............................................................................ 60 

Poirier Sales and Service.....................................................................198 

Powers Gallery....................................................................................... 278 

ProSouce New England......................................................................203 

QF Design Build..................................................................................... 127 

R. P. Marzilli & Company........................238-249, 308-309, Cover-1 

Renjeau Galleries..................................................................................269 

Ricardo Rodriguez + Associates/ Coldwell Banker.....................332 

Rob Bramhall Architects, Inc......................................................... 34-35 

Robin Gannon Interiors & Home........................ 15, 175-179, Cover-2 

RootCellars Concepts...........................................................................196 

Saltwoods...............................................................................................268 

Sanford Custom Builders, Inc........................................................ 90-91 

SBS One Source..................................................................................... 125 

SBS One Source / Arcadia Windows...................................................8 

SBS One Source / Fold-Up Windows............................................. 342 

SBS One Source / Kebony................................................................... 141 

SBS One Source / Loewen Windows..............................................208 

SBS One Source / Panoramah!.................................................. 13, 204 

SBS One Source / Yawal USA ........................................................... 218 

Scandia Kitchens............................................................................194-195 

SDI/Systems Design & Integration, Inc............................109-111, 261 

sea-dar Construction............................................................................103 

Seasons Four Outdoor Furniture..................................................... 279 

Select Horticulture, Inc......................................................................... 313 

Semple Hettrich Team / Coldwell Banker..................................... 336 

Serena & Lily.......................................................................................... 267 

D. Schumacher Company.................................................................... 315 

Simple Home.........................................................................................260 

Slocum Hall Design Group...........................................44, 109-111, 322 

Snow and Jones, Inc............................................................................. 192 

Soderholm Custom Builders.........................................................86-87 

Splash...............................................................................................182, 201 

SRW Shope Reno Wharton.........................................40, Back Cover 

SSG Pools................................................................................................340 

Stone Inc. ............................................................................................... 233 

SuCasa Designs LLC................................................................66-73, 180 

Sudbury Design Group................................................ 74-81, 294-295 

Supply New England............................................................................190 

SV Design............................................................................................ 52-53 

Sweeney Brothers Construction LLC............................................... 128 

Symbio Design Landscape Architects............................................ 303 

System 7 / Wolfers...................................................................... 258-259 

The Chelsea Company...............................................117, 224, Cover-4 

The Gallery................................................................................................191 

The MacDowell Company......................................................... 292-293 

The Rivershops........................................................................................174 

Thomas Moser..............................................................................264-265 

Thoughtforms Corp................................ Inside Front Cover-1, 88-89 

Tile Showcase........................................................................................ 228 

Tischler Und Sohn Windows....................................................206-207 

Trefler’s.................................................................................................... 278 

Trinity Irrigation..................................................................................... 321 

TSP Smart Spaces........................................................................256-257 

United Marble ....................................................................................... 236 

Vani Sayeed Studios.....................................................................168-169 

Venegas and Company.......................................................130-140, 197 

Walpole Outdoors................................................................................320 

Walter Lane Cabinetmaker, LLC......................................................... 211 

Wanderlust Interiors ...............................................................74-81, 180 

Western Windows Systems...........................344, Inside Back Cover 

WKP Construction................................................................................. 123 

WTI Inc......................................................................................................273 

Youngblood Builders...............................................................66-73, 101 

Zen Associates, Inc......................................................................298-299 

ZK Painting.......................................................................................212-213 


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