A backyard scene featuring a rectangular swimming pool surrounded by a concrete border. On the left side of the pool, there is a seating area with light blue outdoor furniture including chairs and a sofa. On the right side, there are four light blue lounge chairs under two large white umbrellas. The pool area is bordered by well-maintained green grass and colorful flower beds in the foreground. In the background, there is a small house with a wooden pergola over a patio, surrounded by trees and brick walls. The sky is clear and blue.
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A Woods Hole Pool House Where the Garden Is a Main Character

A landscape-led Falmouth oasis is designed for planting and gathering in the long New England summer.

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Three-story blue house with white trim and railings, featuring a front porch with stairs leading up to it, multiple windows, and surrounded by greenery and neighboring houses.
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So, You Want to Live in Jamaica Plain?

With the community spirit of a small town and the vibrancy of Boston, this neighborhood has culture and energy to spare.

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Sunlit living room with light green walls, large windows, and a glass ceiling. The room features a white cushioned wicker sofa with patterned pillows, a colorful floral-patterned coffee table, a wicker rocking chair with a striped pillow, and a small side table with a pink vase of flowers. Wooden framed glass doors and windows offer a view of a lush green landscape and a river. The floor has a light patterned tile with a floral rug underneath the coffee table. Several framed artworks hang on the wall near the rocking chair.
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How Do You Make an “Anti-Seasonal Depression Room”?

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Nantucket Boutique Birdie Soars with Color, Craft, and Island Charm

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A woman with dark hair wearing a beige embroidered top and light-colored pants is sitting on a cream-colored sofa. The sofa is decorated with patterned cushions and a red throw. Behind her, there is a colorful abstract painting on the wall. To the left, a tall floor lamp stands next to a small round wooden table with a glass vase holding purple flowers and a small bowl. On the right, a glass-top wooden coffee table holds books and a decorative bowl, and a gold metal bookshelf filled with books and decorative items is visible in the background.
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This Newton Interior Designer’s Home Is a Masterclass in Slow Decorating

For designer Vani Sayeed, home is a living gallery—layered with history, heritage, and an artist’s eye.

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A bright living room with large windows and floral curtains. Two dark green velvet sofas face each other with light-colored pillows. A round wooden table with a large glass vase filled with white flowers is centered on a light rug. To the right, a wooden bench with a cushioned seat and a folded blanket sits against the wall, which features white wainscoting, two wall sconces, and an abstract painting. The floor is wooden, and a staircase with white spindles and wooden handrails is visible on the left.
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A Wellesley Home Finds Its Quiet Confidence

Three connected spaces exude harmony in color, comfort, and quietly bold design.

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Bronze statue of a man in historical clothing holding a flag, positioned as if running or lunging forward, mounted on a stone pedestal surrounded by a circular flower bed with red flowers, set in a green park with trees and houses in the background.
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A split image showing two houses. The left side features a large brick and wood house with a covered porch, surrounded by a well-maintained green lawn and trees in the background. The right side shows a blue, two-story house with white trim, a chimney, and a small front garden bordered by a stone wall, with a tall evergreen tree and utility poles in front.
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A cozy study or meeting room featuring a wooden table with a green vase holding a bouquet of pink flowers and greenery. The table is surrounded by chairs upholstered in a dark floral fabric. The walls are decorated with green leafy wallpaper and white wainscoting. Two large bulletin boards display various fabric swatches and papers. Built-in white bookshelves filled with books and decorative items flank a doorway leading to another room with red walls and a window. An orange pendant light hangs above the table.
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Inside a Pattern-Rich Design Studio in Newton Centre

A spirited redesign turns Liz Caan’s longtime workplace into a cozy, creative hub.

By Jaci Conry
Indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, featuring a large inflatable swan float. The pool area has a high white ceiling with wooden beams and large windows letting in natural light. On one side, there are several lounge chairs with cushions and a potted plant. The space opens to an outdoor garden area visible through glass doors.
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Dining area with a wooden table surrounded by six upholstered chairs featuring blue and patterned fabric. Blue cabinetry lines the back wall, topped with wooden shelves displaying decorative items and framed artwork. A light blue pendant lamp hangs above the table. The space is accented with a beige textured rug, a large leafy plant, and natural light from windows on the left. The walls have a light, woven texture, and there is a striped upholstered bar stool on the right.
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A Dover Home Opens Wide to the Massachusetts Woods

A Cape Cod–style classic is refashioned to mirror its surrounding environment.

By Annie Sherman
Living room with light blue walls and ceiling beams, featuring a lit fireplace with a sailboat painting above it. The room includes a patterned armchair, a coral sectional sofa with floral pillows, a glass coffee table with a vase of flowers and decorative items, and a blue accent wall adorned with a four-panel artwork depicting birds and branches.
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Bright living room with large floor-to-ceiling windows offering a cityscape view. The room features a textured gray sofa with green armrests, a mustard yellow armchair with matching ottoman, a cream-colored rounded chair with a blue cushion, and a blue glass coffee table. A modern chandelier hangs from the ceiling, and a colorful rug with pink, yellow, and gray accents covers the floor. A small side table with a vase holding yellow billy balls is next to the armchair.
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A Raffles Boston Condo Trades Neutrals for Jewel Tones

Color, texture, and playful sophistication define a California couple’s New England pied-à-terre.

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A table covered with a white tablecloth holds several upside-down glasses with white covers, two large covered silver serving dishes, a bottle of water, a small bowl of green dip, a plate with pieces of smoked salmon or similar fish garnished with herbs, a metal container with breadsticks wrapped in paper, a small vase with white flowers, and a stack of white napkins. A person wearing a white jacket is partially visible behind the table. The scene is reflected in a mirror behind the table.
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The Mark Hotel in Manhattan Still Sets the Standard for Uptown Glamour

A century after its debut, the Upper East Side staple continues to set the standard for chic New York City elegance through bold design, rich history, and cultural cachet.

By Jaci Conry
Green-painted wooden bunk beds with wooden railings, featuring blue and pink patterned bedding. A large window with green trim lets in natural light, illuminating a room with light blue marbled wallpaper. A vintage-style hanging lamp with fringe is suspended from the ceiling. Two colorful circular abstract paintings are partially visible on the right wall.
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How Do You Fit Four Grandkids in One Bedroom? Triple Bunk Beds.

In a 151-square-foot bedroom for four, the only way to go was up.

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Two-story blue house with white trim and a steep gabled roof, featuring a covered front porch with white railings and columns, a small white picket fence enclosing the front yard, and a paved driveway leading to a detached garage in the background.
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Easy access to Boston without the hefty prices—this T-centric city is a commuter’s paradise.

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