The Beauty of Small Details

December 5, 2018

Marianne Wakerlin, South Strafford, Vermont:

“The way I work is I like to get a picture of something, then back into the details. That’s how Aharon works. I would ask him a question and 15 minutes later, I knew all about the counter surfaces or types of tile I was considering. That’s what I need. It’s extremely valuable to find someone who is willing to spend that kind of time helping me learn. When a contractor comes in, he naturally wants to know where you want something, but the project at my house expanded to the point where I needed more guidance and support.

River View

September 12, 2018

Anyone who visits instantly falls in love with this beautifully sited home perched above the Connecticut River with stunning sunset views of the Vermont hills. We wanted to make sure the house itself fully celebrated the location and gave all who visited a warm sense of home. We relished the opportunity to create a sophisticated and inviting space for entertaining guests or welcoming home adult children.

well-lit bathroom with a large mirror, stone countertops and lots of wood finishing

Delivering on the Details

August 2, 2018

Sometimes we are the first people to touch a project, and sometimes we are brought in to work with contractors and builders who have already begun the process of transforming a space into one that reflects the client’s wishes. Both types present their own sets of challenges and each offers its own flavor of reward.

Gloster outdoor furniture with a mountain range in the background

Enjoying the Sun (and Shade!) in Style

June 29, 2018

Imagine this scenario: You’ve just had your home completely redesigned—kitchen, living space, dining room—and you’re ready to enjoy the gorgeous results of all your dreaming and planning. You sit down to an elegant meal at your dining room table and gaze out a large bank of windows at . . . the very uninspired scene of a stone patio populated with last year’s furniture and tired potted plants.

female interior designer working with plans and fabric samples, view from above

How We Shape Design Around You

June 20, 2018

When a potential client first approaches me about design, we have a conversation. It doesn’t matter if we are designing a new home from the ground up or simply replacing a few key items, developing a relationship is a crucial part of the process—it’s foundational.

view of a NYC apartment from the floor looking up at a coffee table

Details Make It a Home

June 7, 2018

Nine years ago, a family visiting the Upper Valley from Manhattan stopped by our showroom. They were renting a vacation home on a farm in Vermont that we had designed and had looked us up. I came to realize that the sense of “home” we worked so hard to create in the place they were visiting had made a significant impact and spurred thoughts of how they could bring that same feeling back to Manhattan.

Architectural Digest Design Show 2018

May 8, 2018

I always mark my calendar and look forward to the annual Architectural Digest Design Show in New York City. It comes at a perfect time—when it’s not quite spring up here, but I’m ready to be done with New Hampshire winter. The show is full of inspiring new innovations and designs. This year was no exception.

Making a Second House a Home

April 11, 2018

When I first walked into this Sunapee kitchen, I could tell this was a kitchen that had seen thousands of family dinners, where parties and informal gatherings had budded and bloomed, where a busy family had landed after weekend days full of skiing. It was a space of love, complete with worn Formica and aging appliances.

50 Years of Design (1967–2017)

November 29, 2017

Fifty years ago, in the fall of 1967, my parents, Gilberte and Andy Boghosian, took the first steps in what became a journey for our entire family. They opened a small storefront and fabric workroom at 10 Allen Street in Hanover, a building which had formerly housed a printing shop, a dry cleaner, an art supply store, a restaurant, and even a bowling alley.

cozy modern living room with a fireplace

A Modern Family Makeover

September 22, 2017

As this young family was relocating to the Upper Valley, they zeroed in on a modern, spacious home, walking distance to schools and the town. This unique building, which had been an architect’s personal home, featured ample glass that forged connections with surrounding trees and provided great views. But, since most glass allows two-way viewing, the realtor quickly realized that shading would be vital—and maybe even a deal breaker. She brought us in to provide a little guidance before the sale was complete and the new owners asked for our help, not just for window treatments but to update the entire home with both finishes and furnishings.

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