When it comes to discussing lighting (FUN!), we are used to hearing the term “wattage” as a means of describing light bulbs and the strength of the fixture. However, with the increase of LED fixtures as mainstream, this has brought a whole new ‘light’ to the terminology – see what I did there? There is … Read more
Last night, Hawthorn Builders was honored to attend the IFDA Design Showcase held at Landry&Arcari’s Framingham location. This event was held to showcase the winners of the IFDA’s 2016 design contest, as well as to allow vendors in the industry to display and discuss their innovative products and services. With a lovely set-up among gorgeous … Read more
Hawthorn Builders wanted to share a sneak peek inside our almost complete custom renovation on Rae Avenue in Needham. Design Director, Jessica Chabot and I are both in love with this dining room color! We are happy to showcase our first use of Benjamin Moore CSP color, Ande’s Summit.
Last Thursday I attended the first Boston Home Décor Show held at The Cyclorama, Boston Center for theArts. Hawthorn Builders’ Design Director, Jessica Chabot, and I headed into the South End to preview this kick-off event which featured contemporary, modern and antique displays of art, design and furnishing. Overall the concept of this show was to … Read more
This week I am obsessed with the Samsung Washing Machine, featuring a built-in sink known as “Active Wash.” I’ll admit, I was suckered into the commercial with Kristen Bell saving the stuffed toy her daughter had spilled juice all over. But after you get past the “coolness” of this washing machine, you really start to … Read more
This week we are obsessed with grass cloth wallpaper. Traditionally, grass cloth is a woven texture on a backing, giving the wallpaper the look of a linen or a woven grass. Originally, the color options muted and most often seen in dining rooms, living rooms, and bathrooms. While you can still get the traditional looking … Read more
This week we are obsessed with the use of saturated color in unexpected places. Featured first is a rustic wood coffee table with a bright pop of teal on the inside. The application of the teal is more like a wash which keeps the saturated color from being too overbearing. Next, is a girl’s bedroom … Read more
Our own Design Director, Jessica Chabot is excited to team up with me to assist in our blog postings. We would like to introduce a new weekly segment called, “Obsessed: What I Love Right Now.” This is a great opportunity for our followers to get a glimpse inside a designer’s world, and be in the … Read more
Hawthorn Builders of Needham Receives Best of Houzz 2015 Award Over 25 Million Monthly Unique Users Rated Top-Rated Home Building, Remodeling and Design Professionals in the United States and Around the World Hawthorn Builders has been awarded “Best of Houzz” for Design by Houzz, the leading platform for home remodeling and design. The custom … Read more
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