Collecting the Cape
“When you’re going to renovate a house, always hire an architect you’ve known for 50 years,” say the owners of an exquisite Cape in Brewster. Although the owners present this advice as a joke, the nature of their relationship with architect Kevin Lichten actually did…
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Staying a Step Ahead
The future is now. Our homes have the ability to anticipate what we don’t know. Shelter. The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines the term as, “a position or state of being covered and protected.” In recent times, our homes have offered exactly that: a place where we…
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It’s Easy Being Green
From the cozy three-season porch of their charming Sandwich home, Judith and William Holt are saving money, energy and the Cape’s most enviable resource: the environment. In Judith and William Holt’s stylish kitchen, the phrase, “A watched pot never boils” is never used. Like much…
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To the Rafters
The very first design decision was to remove almost 1,000 square feet of living space from the home. The new owners loved that the late-1940s Cape directly fronted a large sweep of Buzzards Bay. But the upstairs consisted of a warren of small dark rooms…
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There’s a Class for That!
Architect Patrick Ahearn shares his vast knowledge, insight and experience with an online audience. Edgartown has a rich commercial core thanks to restaurants, shops, waterfront views and classic New England architecture. But, Edgartown would not look or feel the way it does today without the…
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And That’s the Tea
The Dunbar House in Sandwich brings the elegance and fun of a classic English Afternoon Tea to Cape Cod. You walk through the doors of the old building, greeted by a dark wood bar, low ceilings and tapestries of gentlemen on fox hunts. The creak…
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Focus: Introduction
Poet Edith Sitwell said, “Winter is the time for comfort, for good food and warmth, for the touch of a friendly hand and for a talk beside the fire: it is the time for home.” This year, more than ever before, we’ve been spending much…
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Focus: Casabella Interiors
At Casabella Interiors, a boutique and high-end interior design service, perfect is the standard. “I have always loved the hunt for that perfect something, whether it’s a sofa, dresser, or piece of artwork,” Michele Chagnon-Holbrook, president of Casabella Interiors says. After 10 years in the…
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Focus: Longfellow Design Build
Design that makes a difference. When designing a new home or a substantial renovation, some architectural features work harder than others in terms of the overall visual impact, utility, and value they deliver to the home. Longfellow Design Build owner Mark Bogosian explains, “We’ve never…
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Focus: Pastiche of Cape Cod
At Pastiche of Cape Cod, interior design is about curating beautiful spaces that truly improve a client’s quality of life. For Irina MacPhee, president of Pastiche of Cape Cod, interior design is about improving her clients’ quality of life by creating the solution to their…
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Focus: Bellew Tile and Marble
Bellew Tile and Marble is helping beautify homes from Boston to Cape Cod with the finest selection of tile. What’s more quintessential Cape Cod than working with a family-owned and operated business to make sure your home really feels like home? At Bellew Tile and…
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Focus: Cape Dreams Building & Design
Experience and expertise result in quality. Decades of building experience combined with innovative design expertise are the elements of a successful building project. Owner Paul van Steensel founded Cape Dreams over 15 years ago after establishing a foundation of building fundamentals while working for some…
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Focus: Carolyn Thayer Interiors
From Boston to Nantucket and anywhere in between, Carolyn Thayer Interiors creates striking designs. What began as a commitment of moving from Boston to Nantucket for one year has developed into a 20-year change of plans for interior designer Carolyn Thayer. And she couldn’t be…
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Focus: Classic Tile & Stone
Visit Classic Tile and Stone for their one-of-a-kind collection of ceramic, natural stone and glass tile. Classic Tile & Stone, located in Hingham, offers a one-of-a-kind collection of ceramic, natural stone and glass tile to the South Shore community. With over 40 years of experience,…
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Focus: Cathy Kert Interiors
For interior spaces defined by casual elegance, Cathy Kert Interiors is the place to trust. The quintessential Cape Cod home should provide the foundation for lifelong memories with loved ones. For Cathy Kert of Cathy Kert Interiors (CKI), designing a home takes into consideration aging…
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Focus: Custom Closet Geeks
Organization paired with beautiful design is what will you get from Custom Closet Geeks. For over three decades the professionals at Custom Closet Geeks have been transforming and organizing homes and businesses throughout New England. Their expertise transforms your existing space into a beautifully designed…
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Focus: Dillon & Company
At Dillon & Company fresh and fashionable meets old world style. At Dillon & Company, you won’t find anything that owner Gill Dillon would not have in her own home. Sleek, clean lines rule the showroom—“nothing fussy,” laughs Dillon who opened the store with her…
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Focus: Donna Elle
Coastal and uniquely personal, Donna Elle’s designs are individualized expressions. Interior designer Donna Elle is recognized for her distinctive, New England coastal aesthetic. Her ability to create interiors that are unique to each client lies not just in her professional experience, but in her…
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