DFI Interiors

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A Wayland midcentury refuge

There are projects where you work with what exists. And then there are the rare ones where you get to start from nothing — where every wall, every material, every detail is yours to shape from the very first line on paper.
This was that project.

Built from the ground up on protected conservation land in Wayland, Massachusetts, this new construction gave us something extraordinary: the freedom to design an entire home in complete dialogue with its landscape. No compromises, no constraints — just a blank canvas and a piece of New England woodland that quietly set the brief.

The guiding principle was simple. The boundary between inside and outside should dissolve. Every finish, every color, every texture was chosen in direct response to what lay beyond the windows: the deep green of the forest canopy, the mineral tones of the river running alongside the property, the honey warmth of birch bark in late afternoon sun, the lichen on old stone walls. Nature didn't inspire this home — it designed it.

That intention runs through every room. The kitchen wraps the landscape in warm white oak, forest-green herringbone tile, and hand-blown amber pendants. The primary bathroom pairs textured stone tile and fluted wood detailing with a walk-in rain shower that opens to views of bare winter trees. A powder room becomes a destination — wrapped entirely in a sweeping landscape wallpaper that makes the room feel like stepping outside. Even the children's spaces carry the palette, with floor-to-ceiling custom built-ins in deep forest green that bring the woodland indoors one last time.
From the soaring cathedral ceiling and exposed oak beams of the great room, to the penny tile floors and walnut vanities of the bathrooms, to the sage green banquette that frames the conservation land like a living painting — every single detail of this home was chosen by DFI Interiors. Every last one.

Design by Dominique, DFI Interiors — a Boston-based luxury residential studio specializing in new construction and full-home design for homes of $2M and above, with a European white-glove approach to every project.
Project Year: 2025
Project Cost: $750,001 - $1,000,000
Country: United States
Zip Code: 01778
Morning light fills the kitchen, illuminating the grain of the white oak cabinetry and the rich texture of the deep green herringbone tile. Every material was chosen in direct dialogue with the woodland surrounding this conservation land property in Wayland, MA.
A Wayland Mid-century refuge
Set on conservation land in Wayland, Massachusetts, this residence became an exercise in continuity — a home where the boundary between inside and outside simply dissolves.
A Wayland Mid-century refuge
Set on conservation land in Wayland, Massachusetts, this residence became an exercise in continuity — a home where the boundary between inside and outside simply dissolves.
A Wayland Mid-century refuge
A close look at the deep forest-green herringbone tile backsplash — handcrafted with subtle variation in tone that mirrors the shifting greens of the woodland outside. Glass-front cabinetry in warm white oak adds depth and a sense of openness to the kitchen wall.
A Wayland Mid-century refuge
A bespoke curved banquette in sage green, upholstered in a rich teal, wraps around a custom fluted oak pedestal table — all framed by floor-to-ceiling windows with views into the protected conservation land. Sitting here feels like sitting inside the forest itself.
A Wayland Mid-century refuge
A bespoke curved banquette in sage green, upholstered in a rich teal, wraps around a custom fluted oak pedestal table — all framed by floor-to-ceiling windows with views into the protected conservation land. Sitting here feels like sitting inside the forest itself.
A Wayland Mid-century refuge
A close look at the deep forest-green herringbone tile backsplash — handcrafted with subtle variation in tone that mirrors the shifting greens of the woodland outside. Glass-front cabinetry in warm white oak adds depth and a sense of openness to the kitchen wall.
A Wayland Mid-century refuge
A close look at the deep forest-green herringbone tile backsplash — handcrafted with subtle variation in tone that mirrors the shifting greens of the woodland outside. Glass-front cabinetry in warm white oak adds depth and a sense of openness to the kitchen wall.
A Wayland Mid-century refuge
A close look at the deep forest-green herringbone tile backsplash — handcrafted with subtle variation in tone that mirrors the shifting greens of the woodland outside. Glass-front cabinetry in warm white oak adds depth and a sense of openness to the kitchen wall.
A Wayland Mid-century refuge
The kitchen at golden hour — amber hand-blown pendants cast the same warm glow as the conservation woodland just beyond the floor-to-ceiling windows. Custom white oak cabinetry, a deep forest-green herringbone tile backsplash, and a fluted island with black quartz top anchor a space designed to...
A Wayland Mid-century refuge
The kitchen at golden hour — amber hand-blown pendants cast the same warm glow as the conservation woodland just beyond the floor-to-ceiling windows. Custom white oak cabinetry, a deep forest-green herringbone tile backsplash, and a fluted island with black quartz top anchor a space designed to...
A Wayland Mid-century refuge
The heart of the home: an open-plan living space where a soaring cathedral ceiling with exposed oak beams, a soft linen sectional, and a vintage-inspired rug anchor the room — all framed by floor-to-ceiling windows that pour the conservation woodland directly inside. The kitchen beyond, with its...
A Wayland Mid-century refuge
The heart of the home: an open-plan living space where a soaring cathedral ceiling with exposed oak beams, a soft linen sectional, and a vintage-inspired rug anchor the room — all framed by floor-to-ceiling windows that pour the conservation woodland directly inside. The kitchen beyond, with its...
A Wayland Mid-century refuge
The heart of the home: an open-plan living space where a soaring cathedral ceiling with exposed oak beams, a soft linen sectional, and a vintage-inspired rug anchor the room — all framed by floor-to-ceiling windows that pour the conservation woodland directly inside. The kitchen beyond, with its...
A Wayland Mid-century refuge
A close look at the deep forest-green herringbone tile backsplash — handcrafted with subtle variation in tone that mirrors the shifting greens of the woodland outside. Glass-front cabinetry in warm white oak adds depth and a sense of openness to the kitchen wall. At night, the retro lighting of the...
A Wayland Mid-century refuge
Morning light fills the kitchen, illuminating the grain of the white oak cabinetry and the rich texture of the deep green herringbone tile. Every material was chosen in direct dialogue with the woodland surrounding this conservation land property in Wayland, MA.
A Wayland Mid-century refuge
The kitchen at golden hour — amber hand-blown pendants cast the same warm glow as the conservation woodland just beyond the floor-to-ceiling windows. Custom white oak cabinetry, a deep forest-green herringbone tile backsplash, and a fluted island with black quartz top anchor a space designed to...
A Wayland Mid-century refuge
The kitchen at golden hour — amber hand-blown pendants cast the same warm glow as the conservation woodland just beyond the floor-to-ceiling windows. Custom white oak cabinetry, a deep forest-green herringbone tile backsplash, and a fluted island with black quartz top anchor a space designed to...
A Wayland Mid-century refuge
The kitchen at golden hour — amber hand-blown pendants cast the same warm glow as the conservation woodland just beyond the floor-to-ceiling windows. Custom white oak cabinetry, a deep forest-green herringbone tile backsplash, and a fluted island with black quartz top anchor a space designed to...
A Wayland Mid-century refuge
The kitchen at golden hour — amber hand-blown pendants cast the same warm glow as the conservation woodland just beyond the floor-to-ceiling windows. Custom white oak cabinetry, a deep forest-green herringbone tile backsplash, and a fluted island with black quartz top anchor a space designed to...
A Wayland Mid-century refuge
Playful without being precious, this guest bathroom leads with personality. A two-tone tile palette wraps from floor to wall in a continuous gesture, bringing depth and a sense of joy to the space. The tiles themselves were selected for their handmade quality — slight variations in color and...
A Wayland Mid-century refuge
A study in quiet elegance: this guest bathroom features a custom floating double vanity in rich walnut, paired with rounded-edge mirrors and globe sconces that nod gently to the home's mid-century roots. The penny tile floor with deep green accent border brings a playful precision to a space that...
A Wayland Mid-century refuge
A room that takes childhood seriously. Floor-to-ceiling custom built-ins painted in a deep, sophisticated forest green create a space that is playful without being childish — a library, a game room, and an adventure all in one. The color echoes the conservation woodland just outside, bringing the...
A Wayland Mid-century refuge
The powder room as a moment of pure personality. A sweeping landscape wallpaper in watercolor greens and creams wraps every wall, turning a small space into an immersive experience. A sculptural organic-form walnut mirror and paired frosted glass sconces complete a room that surprises and delights...
A Wayland Mid-century refuge
The powder room as a moment of pure personality. A sweeping landscape wallpaper in watercolor greens and creams wraps every wall, turning a small space into an immersive experience. A sculptural organic-form walnut mirror and paired frosted glass sconces complete a room that surprises and delights...
A Wayland Mid-century refuge
A close look at the primary shower's beautifully textured stone-effect tile — its organic, wave-like surface catching the light in a way that makes the wall feel almost alive. A recessed niche with a crisp white surround offers both function and composition, while a glimpse of the fluted wood...
A Wayland Mid-century refuge
This primary bathroom is a lesson in warmth and simplicity: a custom white oak floating vanity with open shelf below, a full-length leaning mirror in a warm metal frame, and polished chrome hardware that catches the bright New England light pouring in through two windows. Dried pampas grass adds a...
A Wayland Mid-century refuge
A close look at the primary shower's beautifully textured stone-effect tile — its organic, wave-like surface catching the light in a way that makes the wall feel almost alive. A recessed niche with a crisp white surround offers both function and composition, while a glimpse of the fluted wood...
A Wayland Mid-century refuge
A close look at the primary shower's beautifully textured stone-effect tile — its organic, wave-like surface catching the light in a way that makes the wall feel almost alive. A recessed niche with a crisp white surround offers both function and composition, while a glimpse of the fluted wood...
A Wayland Mid-century refuge
The primary bathroom is a lesson in warmth and simplicity: a custom white oak floating vanity with open shelf below, a full-length leaning mirror in a warm metal frame, and polished chrome hardware that catches the bright New England light pouring in through two windows. Dried pampas grass adds a...
A Wayland Mid-century refuge
The primary bathroom is a lesson in warmth and simplicity: the wood tiles bring warmth and coziness to this bathing nook creates instant relaxation and a spa feeling.
A Wayland Mid-century refuge
A Wayland Mid-century refuge