Category Archives: Design

Need a Home Office? Make Space in an Unexpected Place.

Posted on November 18, 2019 by chucksink

More employees are working remotely these days, which means they need a functional home office that blends into their existing interior design. Sometimes a spare bedroom can be used. More likely, it requires reimagining the current floor plan. Start with … Continue reading →

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Forever Contemporary with Mid-Century Modern

Posted on July 19, 2019 by chucksink

For the past two decades, interior design trends have included a comeback in mid-century modern (MCM) style and this trend has endured the test of time like no other. Some attribute MCM’s staying power to its simple, organic, functional and … Continue reading →

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Beautiful, Functional and Smaller

Posted on June 6, 2019 by chucksink

More modest sized homes have been making a comeback. And no, we’re not talking about “tiny houses!” We’ll just let that trend go wherever it will. Some of the “downsizing” trends can be attributed to the popularity of Marie Kondo’s … Continue reading →

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Light Up Your Style!

Posted on May 10, 2019 by chucksink

You only have to think about your reaction to daylight time changes in the fall and spring to realize how important light is to our mood and feelings. Aesthetics enhance our daily experience of life and sometimes, all you need … Continue reading →

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Dare to Color Outside the Lines?

Posted on May 1, 2019 by chucksink

What better way is there to emerge from a cold and gray New England winter than to welcome spring with vibrant, blooming colors? Dove grays and whispers of lavender are cool, elegant and sophisticated, but why not break free with … Continue reading →

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A bad design costs more than a great one!

Posted on March 1, 2019 by chucksink

You’ve decided to remodel or add on to your home. Where do you start? Unless you hire a professional design-build team, you may be asking for trouble. Instead of adding value, you could be turning the home into a “white … Continue reading →

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