Len Campanale
Inspiration for a coastal landscaping in Boston.

Len Campanale
Photo of a coastal landscaping in Boston.

Len Campanale
Photo of a coastal landscaping in Boston.

Len Campanale
Inspiration for a large scandinavian landscaping in Boston.

Len Campanale
Inspiration for a coastal landscaping in Boston.

Len Campanale
Photo of a coastal landscaping in Boston.

Len Campanale
Photo of a coastal landscaping in Boston.

Len Campanale
Inspiration for an asian landscaping in Boston.

Len Campanale
Photo of a coastal landscaping in Boston.

Len Campanale
Design ideas for a coastal landscaping in Boston.

Len Campanale
This is an example of a coastal landscaping in Boston.

Len Campanale
This is an example of a coastal landscaping in Boston.

Wallpaper on bed wall: Phillip Jeffries, vinyl, color: Belgian Linen Khaki Photo by Eric Rorer While we adore all of our clients and the beautiful structures which we help fill and adorn, like a parent adores all of their children, this recent mid-century modern interior design project was a particular delight. This client, a smart, energetic, creative, happy person, a man who, in-person, presents as refined and understated — he wanted color. Lots of color. When we introduced some color, he wanted even more color: Bright pops; lively art. In fact, it started with the art. This new homeowner was shopping at SLATE ( https://slateart.net) for art one day… many people choose art as the finishing touches to an interior design project, however this man had not yet hired a designer. He mentioned his predicament to SLATE principal partner (and our dear partner in art sourcing) Danielle Fox, and she promptly referred him to us. At the time that we began our work, the client and his architect, Jack Backus, had finished up a massive remodel, a thoughtful and thorough update of the elegant, iconic mid-century structure (originally designed by Ratcliff & Ratcliff) for modern 21st-century living. And when we say, “the client and his architect” — we mean it. In his professional life, our client owns a metal fabrication company; given his skills and knowledge of engineering, build, and production, he elected to act as contractor on the project. His eye for metal and form made its way into some of our furniture selections, in particular the coffee table in the living room, fabricated and sold locally by Turtle and Hare. Color for miles: One of our favorite aspects of the project was the long hallway. By choosing to put nothing on the walls, and adorning the length of floor with an amazing, vibrant, patterned rug, we created a perfect venue. The rug stands out, drawing attention to the art on the floor. In fact, the rugs in each room were as thoughtfully selected for color and design as the art on the walls. In total, on this project, we designed and decorated the living room, family room, master bedroom, and patio. While my design firm is known for our work with traditional and transitional architecture, and we love those projects, I think it is clear from this project that Modern is also our cup of tea. If you have a Modern house and are thinking about how to make it more vibrantly YOU, contact us for a consultation.

After: Galley kitchens are wonderfully functional. This one had much wasted space that when re-organized provided much more amenities than before; a bar area with a sink and seating provide for entertainment and interaction with guests that did not exist prior to this remodel. All new lighting and additional light sources were installed to balance the space. Photo: Dennis Anderson

This weekend gardner's retreat is set in a quiet valley one block from the harbor. It is a paradise in that its very protected and therefore an ideal location to plant and have thrive. I came recommended to the homeowner worked with an architectural firm and was used to micro managing every aspect of a job. I mention this because I managed to stay one step ahead of him and anticipated his concerns. i'm proud to say that now when he recommends me he always mentions "and just let him do his thing, he knows better."

Len Campanale
This is an example of a coastal landscaping in Boston.

Len Campanale
Inspiration for a coastal landscaping in Boston.

After: Better storage organization and additional working surface was installed. The unnecessary corner chase was removed and replaced with a broom & cleaning closet to the right of the refrigerator. The installation of several light sources (under-cabinet, pendant and recessed), provide a richer work environment and make the space feel much more warm & inviting. Photo: Dennis Anderson