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Telltale Signs Your Interior Designer is a Perfectionist

Neurotic perfectionism is a rare and useful condition that has been the powerhouse behind many high quality pieces of design. Some have even described it as the ability to see things about design that mere mortals can’t. Can you tell if your designer has this extraordinary condition? Here are a few telltale signs that indicate whether or […]

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Gracyn R. Whitman, Interior Designer (and Banjo Player)

Gracyn R. Whitman of Marshall/Whitman Design With her clean lines and inspired style, we know working with Gracyn R. Whitman will always result in a beautifully designed space for our interior wood shutters, shades or blinds. Gracyn has been working in Boston and greater New England for the past 14 years and has won numerous awards. Her […]

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Perfectionist (and Dad) Jeff Burton, of South Shore Millwork

The next generation of South Shore Millwork, Grace Burton learns to drive the company truck, (right), while Brian Burton learns to unload it, (left). Jeff Burton, owner of South Shore Millwork, is a man who loves what he does. He’s passionate (like us), focused on the details (like us) and always makes sure to produce the […]

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Ted Goodnow: Contractor & Funny Man

Ted Goodnow, owner of Woodmeister Master Builders When you see a Woodmeister Master Builders project, you’ll know it. They’re beautifully constructed and architecturally significant, with big attention paid to the tiniest detail. From new construction to renovation, to custom cabinetry, Ted Goodnow, owner of Woodmeister, founded in 1980, with offices in Boston, New York, Nantucket, and Newport […]

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Mark Bombara on Grout Lines, Wall Colors and other Passions

Mark Bombara has been designing everything from high end residential, corporate and healthcare projects to trendy restaurants since the early 90’s. His sophisticated taste, warmth and personal approach gives all of his projects, from the East Coast, westward to the Rockies, a distinctive and memorable look. Name: Mark Bombara Company Name: Mark Bombara Interior Design   1.  […]

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Benjamin Moore 2011 Colors & Window Treatments, Part II

And now a continuation of Ben Moore’s vision for 2011. ESCAPE An escape from reality is at play here, with frosted pearl and satin finishes. It’s a retro feeling of elegance and fairy tales. Think pink! We envision soft colors for shades and blinds (imagine motorized shades closing in synch and creating a dreamy soft focus). White […]

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Benjamin Moore’s 2011 Color Trends & Custom Window Treatments Part I

Benjamin Moore’s Color Trends and Custom Window Treatments We always look forward to Benjamin Moore’s color trend predictions to see what we’ll be matching our shutters, blinds and shades to in the coming year (we are, as you can imagine, fanatical about a seamless match). And while they’ve already come out with the 2012 predictions, we thought it would be […]

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