King of the Mountain

The couple’s request sounded simple enough: a new ski-in, ski-out home on Vermont’s Stratton Mountain with enough room for four active children, guests, and all the activities that the family dreamed of doing in their second home. Then the details

A Classic Cape-Style Home Reimagined

John and his wife, Annmarie, had been searching for a new home for months. Having given up on finding a lot on which to build, John found himself in Boxford, Massachusetts, standing at the door of yet another colonial, yet

On a Historical Note

Any home built more than a century ago is likely to have a rich backstory, but the previous life of this stately Back Bay townhouse was more impressive than most. Designed by architects Arthur Rotch and George

A Historic Home in Brookline Gets a Fresh Look

The old house was down but not out. For starters, it was in very good company. It sat on a…

Let’s Throw a Halloween Party!

What happens when a stylist and the country’s most celebrated collectors of vintage Halloween pieces get together? A party is planned of course! Karin Lidbeck Brent shares the tricks and treats behind the a magical outdoor

3 Easy and Sophisticated Halloween Decor Ideas

Our favorite craft guru and stylist shares creative ideas for adding some Halloween spirit to your home. Since my earliest days as a DIY designer working for

Sophisticated Pumpkin Decor

The first chilly day finally came and I just could not help myself. I grabbed the first white pumpkin of the season, a small cabbage, a few gourds and went straight to my garden to forage for foliage in my favorite palette of soft greens. The resulting arrangement sits on

Garage Chic

Sometimes, a building has a way of returning to its natural center. Carriage houses, for example, have always been versatile structures, often serving the dual purpose of storing horse-drawn carriages and housing the staff needed to care for both

Special Focus: Kitchens & Baths from the 2017 Summer Issue of New England Home Connecticut

A Dash of Panache Dalia Canora is the first to admit that, as appealingly timeless as white can be, an all-white kitchen runs the risk of being boring.

Lake Effect: Timeless Style on Lake Sunapee

Mike McClung and John Gassett both smile as they recall an early visit to the lot on New Hampshire’s Lake Sunapee where they would soon build a second home for their Boston-based clients. “It was snowing and chilly, and we

Tour a Shingle Style Home with a Contemporary Twist

It’s said that we don’t remember days; we remember moments. The same might be true of houses. It’s not usually whole rooms, but rather those fleeting architectural delights that stick in our memories. It’s the soothing repetition in a row of brackets, or that unexpected window that frames the scene beyond like a still life. It’s the protective shelter of that built-in