True Blue: Serene Hues Complement the Seaside Setting of This Essex Family Home

They looked for a place on the water for years, trying to find the perfect spot for their family of five. “We raised the kids in a suburban neighborh...

A Midcentury Modern Redux: A 1959 Residence Overlooking the Atlantic Opens up to Reveal Majestic Ocean Views

The newly renovated Bluff House in the North Shore is a tale of rags to riches. A down-at-the-heels midcentury modern a few years ago, it now cele...

Fresh Fabrics: Colorful Details and Light, Cheery Fabrics Rule This Summer

Summer means light, colorful, easy, and breezy, and that’s true whether it’s about weekend plans, clothing, or decorating your home. That’s why when ...

Warm and Welcoming: The White Barn in Essex Combines Beautifully Curated Consignment Pieces With New Home Décor

Priscilla Fingleton Moody can always tell when a customer is walking into The White Barn in Essex for the very first time. “They immediately stop,...

At Your Service: A Kitchen in a Historic Chauffeur’s Quarters is Updated to Become More Efficient for a Young Family

In the early 1900s, summer estates on the North Shore were the epitome of elegance and grace. One of them, the Gale estate in Swampscott, called Grey...

Play Time: An Andover Backyard is Transformed Into a Summer Oasis for a Young Family

To home in on family memories, an Andover couple with two young children and a playful golden retriever named Goodwin have created an all-season retr...

SV Design’s Approach to Coastal Design Connects North Shore Homes with the Sea

Coastal design, the stylistic bridge between water and land, transcends time. It’s rooted in the history of the North Shore, yet its versatility spea...

Timeless Appeal: Vernacular Style Meets Modern Detailing in this Lake Winnipesaukee Estate

For many years, the Boston couple made it a practice to retreat to the resort town of Wolfeboro, New Hampshire, for the summer. They and their fou...

An Artistic Eye Leads to a Beautiful Kitchen Design in New England

When Elaine Labrecque and Gary Vilchick finished building their home in 2000, their kitchen fit the look of the time: cherry cabinets, dark granite c...

Double-Duty Design: Kristina Crestin Helps a Family Make the Most of Their Little Neck Cottage

There are countless details that Essex-based designer Kristina Crestin, principal of Kristina Crestin Design, loves in the Little Neck cottage she wo...