February 2018 - New England Home Magazine

Escape to the White Mountains

Like the snow? The charm of a rustic chalet with tons of space, soaring ceilings, killer views, plus every family-friendly modern amenity? This lovely home in the White Mountains is all that and more, and you can even test-drive it first (more on that later). The 6,000-square-foot post-and-

Looking Lively in Brookline

Nothing brings a grand old house to life like the presence of children. So when a bustling family moved into…

A Look at Books: The Authentics: A Lush Dive into the Substance of Style.

Looking for a way to break out of the endless loop of sameness that seems to play these days on social media? A day curled up reading The Authentics: A Lush Dive into the Substance of Style

Wonders in Wood

Get Back Inc. owner Tim Byrne has a fitting nickname: “The Eye,” a moniker he earned for his ability to…

A Spa-Inspired Bathroom Retreat

When we challenged interior designer Emily Fuhrman to imagine a luxurious bathroom retreat, she decided to create the space of her dreams. Selected elements combine to create a spa-like room that has an organic feel elevated with glamorous

Five Questions: Karen Bradbury owner of Closet & Storage Concepts

(1) Why might someone need a professional organizer? First and foremost, being disorganized is stressful. People who are juggling careers, raising children, and are very

The Power of the Planter

You might find Matt McKenna, the creative director of garden design for Boston-based Winston Flowers, meticulously plotting out plant material to complement a contemporary facade, or using landscape techniques to architect a

The Light You Deserve – Make the Most of It

First came a focus on interior design, which continues to inspire innovative style statements. Then homeowners and designers turned their attention to outdoor living, however long or short the season may be in their region. New

Special Focus: Landscape Design 2018

Linear Progress Natural meadow and a forest of hemlock, oak, and birch make up much of the five acres that surround this contemporary dwelling in Lincoln, Massachusetts. The homeowners wanted the landscaping nearer the house to have a similar

Design Destination: The Greenwich Design District

The traffic cop raises a gloved hand to guide me through the phalanx of cars that appears, to the occasional…

A Historic Home Built in 1776

Its very age—the house was built in 1776—gives this dwelling its provenance. Imagine the conversations that have taken place in these same rooms, in the glow of the same hearth, to the tune of the same

Traditional New England Style in Ridgefield, Connecticut

When the new owner of this Ridgefield house relocated to California after college, her plan was to stay for a year. “Then I met my husband, Eric,” Amy remembers, “and I thought, ‘This