Secrets of a Houses & Parties soiree, Schumacher’s latest decorating volume, designing a forever home, and more.

On Mount Desert Island, a cedar-clad barn channels New England tradition while transforming into a dynamic, all-encompassing retreat.

A family of five embraces ultramodern interiors inspired by Le Corbusier and Mies van der Rohe—with floating marble walls and custom furniture that blur the line between architecture and art.

A suburban residence merges 19th- and 20th-century architecture through thoughtful integration and colorful craft.

Cue the applause—this year’s Best of Boston Home honorees represent the pinnacle of creativity, craftsmanship, and innovation in our region’s design community.

Just 23 miles from the city, this leafy suburb is more than a bedroom community thanks to top-ranked schools and plenty of places to shop and eat.

Our intrepid society columnist reports from Boston’s swankiest affairs, including the Opening Night of Commonwealth Shakespeare Company’s As You Like It.

It’s amazing what a few miles can do to the market. This month, we spotlight a sprawling coastal compound in Cape Ann and a historical landmark northwest of the city.

Timeless materials, bold colors, and increased space made this starter home ideal for a young family.

In a historic loft overlooking Boston Harbor, a once-disjointed layout gives way to soft forms, natural light, and a refined sense of calm.

With green space galore and a buzzing town center, this family-centric commuter’s paradise is a mere 18 miles from Boston but feels worlds away.

Marilyn and Dan Schwartz renovated a Groton School nave into a great room of biblical proportions.

This month, we look at a sizable Charlestown single-family steps from Monument Square and a Lincoln manse set on nearly 2 acres.

The design scheme of a Boston duplex living space takes cues from its world-traveler owner’s collections.

With Steplane, Annie Davidson Watson blends Nantucket-rooted design and local craft to elevate the everyday.