The historic restoration of this First Period Ipswich, Massachusetts home (c. 1686) was an eighteen-month project that combined exterior and interior architectural work to preserve and revitalize this beautiful home. Structurally, work included restoring the summer beam, straightening the timber frame, and adding a lean-to section. The living space was expanded with the addition of a spacious gourmet kitchen featuring countertops made of reclaimed barn wood. As is always the case with our historic renovations, we took special care to maintain the beauty and integrity of the historic elements while bringing in the comfort and convenience of modern amenities. We were even able to uncover and restore much of the original fabric of the house (the chimney, fireplaces, paneling, trim, doors, hinges, etc.), which had been hidden for years under a renovation dating back to 1746. Winner, 2012 Mary P. Conley Award for historic home restoration and preservation You can read more about this restoration in the Boston Globe article by Regina Cole, “A First Period home gets a second life.” http://www.bostonglobe.com/magazine/2013/10/26/couple-rebuild-their-century-home-ipswich/r2yXE5yiKWYcamoFGmKVyL/story.html Photo Credit: Eric Roth

This chic couple from Manhattan requested for a fashion-forward focus for their new Boston condominium. Textiles by Christian Lacroix, Faberge eggs, and locally designed stilettos once owned by Lady Gaga are just a few of the inspirations they offered. Project designed by Boston interior design studio Dane Austin Design. They serve Boston, Cambridge, Hingham, Cohasset, Newton, Weston, Lexington, Concord, Dover, Andover, Gloucester, as well as surrounding areas. For more about Dane Austin Design, click here: https://daneaustindesign.com/ To learn more about this project, click here: https://daneaustindesign.com/seaport-high-rise

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Boston area white painted kitchen from Heartwood Kitchens using QCCI custom cabinetry. Two different countertop materials are used marble and soapstone. Furniture like cabinetry with bracketed feet, lettered glass front cabinets and cabinets designed to go to the ceiling with beautiful layered moldings all great details fitting for an old Victorian rehab. Photography by Eric Roth.

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The historic restoration of this First Period Ipswich, Massachusetts home (c. 1686) was an eighteen-month project that combined exterior and interior architectural work to preserve and revitalize this beautiful home. Structurally, work included restoring the summer beam, straightening the timber frame, and adding a lean-to section. The living space was expanded with the addition of a spacious gourmet kitchen featuring countertops made of reclaimed barn wood. As is always the case with our historic renovations, we took special care to maintain the beauty and integrity of the historic elements while bringing in the comfort and convenience of modern amenities. We were even able to uncover and restore much of the original fabric of the house (the chimney, fireplaces, paneling, trim, doors, hinges, etc.), which had been hidden for years under a renovation dating back to 1746. Winner, 2012 Mary P. Conley Award for historic home restoration and preservation You can read more about this restoration in the Boston Globe article by Regina Cole, “A First Period home gets a second life.” http://www.bostonglobe.com/magazine/2013/10/26/couple-rebuild-their-century-home-ipswich/r2yXE5yiKWYcamoFGmKVyL/story.html Photo Credit: Eric Roth

With a leaning toward the exotic, the dining area of this 30 by 40 foot room captivated the Art Deco aesthetic. A 5 foot wide custom pastel of the Port of Alexandria is flanked by two antique sconces of winged sphinxes with flame glass globes. The armless settee was custom designed with raspberry silk and cobalt blue and silver panels outlined in vintage 1930's black velvet trim. Klismos chairs in exotic fabrics and Egyptian style chests with stamped brass banding serve as buffet servers. The buffet lighting was custom made by Boston Design and Interiors,Inc. to look like the oil filled bowls providing illumination in a Kasbah.

The clients wanted a comfortable home fun for entertaining, pet-friendly, and easy to maintain — soothing, yet exciting. Bold colors and fun accents bring this home to life! Project designed by Boston interior design studio Dane Austin Design. They serve Boston, Cambridge, Hingham, Cohasset, Newton, Weston, Lexington, Concord, Dover, Andover, Gloucester, as well as surrounding areas. For more about Dane Austin Design, click here: https://daneaustindesign.com/ To learn more about this project, click here: https://daneaustindesign.com/logan-townhouse

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For this family with young children, Barbara created a fun-colored, kid-friendly, design that melded the owner's modern and eclectic tastes with the Victorian architecture of the home. This design project was also featured in the Boston Globe Magazine "Your Home" issue on July 29 2018. Click here for a link to the article: https://www.bostonglobe.com/magazine/2018/07/26/updating-melrose-victorian-with-bright-and-cheerful-color/OKSqysj9e1obFry41dHIDK/story.html Photography: Michael J Lee

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