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Five Questions: Brad Smith

1. How has home technology changed from the days when it was mostly security related? We’ve come so far! Today’s home technology can integrate everything in a home from lighting to security to heating to

New England Home Connecticut Spring Networking Event at Shoreline Painting

The team at Shoreline Painting & Drywall opened the doors of their brand-new Norwalk location to welcome the New England…

Five Questions: Max Bender

1. Why did Bender expand from a plumbing supply company to offering a range of products for kitchen and bath…

New England Home May – June Networking Event at Design Group 47

Members of the New England Home family from near and far gathered in Peabody, Massachusetts, for a networking event in…

New England Home March – April Networking Event at Mathew Cunningham Landscape Design

Both new faces and longtime members of the New England Home family gathered at the Matthew Cunningham Landscape Design headquarters,…

Five Questions: Eleish Van Breems

1. What’s the attraction of Scandinavian design for you? Rhonda Eleish: Edie and I both grew up with a lot of Scandinavian influences. When

Five Questions: Jeremiah Eck

Boston-based architect, painter, and teacher Jeremiah Eck offers his perspective on the elements of good design. 1. You have said that beauty is

Lillian August Luxury Living Talk Bill Green, Tye Schlegelmilch, Paul Mattus, and Dan Weiss

Luxury Living Series at Lillian August

Lillian August hosted the first installment of New England Home Connecticut’s Luxury Living talk series. Design professionals and inspired homeowners…

Hiring A Contractor: 5 Crucial Tips for Getting it Right

Are you considering hiring a contractor? Any time a home project requires a contractor, a construction company, or a builder, it’s likely one

Five Questions: Carey Erdman

1. Do you recommend perennials or annuals in a city garden? Every situation is different, but I usually prefer a combination of plants and flowers, both perennials and annuals.

Five Questions: Architect Douglas VanderHorn

1. What is the enduring attraction of traditionally designed houses? Sometimes old houses make us feel good; they say “warmth, security, and permanence.” People feel comfortable

Five Questions: Mark Doughty of Thoughtforms

Mark Doughty, president of Thoughtforms custom builders, talks about the new emphasis on science in his industry. 1. How would you define

Five Questions: Lucy Dearborn

1. How did you end up running a lighting showroom and a team of lighting designers?
Maybe it was fate; my initials are L.E.D.! I started selling lighting