Marni Elyse Katz

An additional 89 square feet helped create a proper mudroom, bring the basement stairs to code, and make the kitchen more functional.

The addition of a mudroom and a larger more functional kitchen changed things dramatically for the family of four that lives in the house.

An extra-long soaking tub was the number-one wish list item for Jordan Cashman's clients for their primary bath in Manchester-by-the-Sea. “The

Michael J Lee The directive for this South End town house? Make it feel like a proper family home: sturdy and sophisticated.

A merlot-colored carpet brings some color to this multi-purpose space.

Eaves covered in wallpaper patterned in lush English roses make for a cozy attic space.

Modern makers are finding some fun in wavy silhouettes. Over the past few years, consumers have sought softness in fashion and furnishings, perhaps

“There was no bidding war, but there was a lot of work,” says Carolyn Salinetti, about the 2,000-square-foot fixer upper she and her husband purchased in Melrose nearly ten years ago. Nice light, a decent layout, and sweet architectural details attracted the designer, who owns Blissful Interiors, to the 1940s Cape Codder.

The design team started by picking the dark color palette for the cabinets and counters, then built out the design from there.

Graffiti that covers the cabinet and climbs up the wall in this Groton living room is a one-of-a-kind art installation.