by Jazmin Cuevas | Architect, Triple Decker, Boston Condo, Builder, Building Trends, Homeowner, Remodeler
Interior trim is one of the great unsung heroes of interior design. When done correctly, crown molding, door and window trim, chair rail and baseboards all work together to form a cohesive look that becomes part of the architecture of the room. Though...
by Jamie Schafer | Architect, Triple Decker, Boston Condo, Builder, Building in Boston, Building Trends, Contractor, Homeowner, Remodeler
Spring is on the way and that means decking is on everyone’s mind! Of course, you want your deck to look great and perform well for the coming barbecue season. But which decking material will you choose? For the most part, treated lumber almost always makes up the...
by Michael Flood | Architect, Triple Decker, Boston Condo, Builder, Building in Boston, Building Trends, Contractor, Developer
2018 turned out to be a wild ride. After years of steady growth and rosy outlooks for developers in Boston, a variety of wrenches were thrown into the works last fall. Will this signal a long-term grinding of the gears for builders, or were the issues of last...
by Jazmin Cuevas | Architect, Triple Decker, Boston Condo, Builder, Contractor, Developer, Homeowner, Kitchen Design
Galley kitchens are popular in Boston, especially in the city’s historic brownstones. This is because in many of these homes, space is at a premium, and the galley kitchen is the ideal space-saving design. With three walls and narrow floor space, these kitchen designs...
by Michael Flood | Architect, Triple Decker, Boston Condo, Builder, Building in Boston, Developer, Homeowner
It’s no secret that Boston is facing a serious housing shortage, and in fact, one mayor in the area has called the situation an “emergency.” In some areas of this city, rent and home prices are skyrocketing, making it one of the most expensive places to live in the...
by Jamie Schafer | Architect, Triple Decker, Home Technology, Boston Condo, Builder, Building in Boston, Building Trends, Contractor, Developer, Homeowner
As more and more people flock to cities, interior noise reduction is becoming a major concern for both builders and buyers. In fact, the EPA now classifies noise as a type of pollution because it can have adverse effects on health, especially where stress and sleep...
