Michael Partenio
Coming Home
When it comes to house hunting, the list of must-haves varies greatly. Some people want waterfront. Others need six bedrooms or an easy commute to
Bold Strokes
Given that Rachel Volpone is a celebrated painter, it’s not surprising that her home reflects many of the same qualities that make her artwork
Sea Change
In both architecture and interior design, a Nantucket home casts a new light on classic island style. It’s been said that too many cooks spoil the
Lovely and Livable
A Fairfield home is colorful, homey, and imbued with personality. All that, and it’s beautiful, too.
Old at Heart
Some people can’t imagine living in anything but an old house. The thought that generations of families have climbed…
It’s a Cover
By Stacy Kunstel This summer while I was producing the photo shoot that became this cover forNew England Home Connecticut…
It’s Photo Shoot Season
By Stacy Kunstel, New England Home homes editor and stylist It’s shooting season. Not dove or duck or quail but…
Upside-Down Perfection
Even after designing nearly 200 houses on Martha’s Vineyard, including every house on this street overlooking South Beach outside Edgartown, architect…
Pastoral Mission
A home in the country can, at times, be a little toocountry for some people. This proved true of a…
And the Livin’ is Easy
A good decorator knows his clients. An excellent one will do all he can to put himself in their shoes…
All in Good Fun
If relocating to Boston from Paris didn’t offer enough in the way of culture shock, Kelly and David-Alexandre Gros were…
Love Story
A Darien couple finally redecorate the house they’ve lived in for nearly two decades, and uncover a whole new passion…
A Little Bit Country
While many designers wouldn’t think twice about gutting a Beacon Hill townhouse from top to bottom or ripping apart a…