Designed to work-Foyer

Karla Trincanello designed a frieze to make the foyer feel less cavernous and then softened the space with upholstered benches, an area carpet, stair runner and curvy golden console.

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Designed to work-Kitchen

The designer chose a distinctive backsplash to add character to the kitchen and had wall outlets moved to under the upper cabinetry apron so the tile design isn’t interrupted. The […]

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Playing to Strengths-Custom Built-ins

Custom built-ins maximize the narrow space. Striking hard­ware completes the look. “We added glitzy knobs for sparkling glamour,” designer Karla Trincanello says. “A small refriger­ator stores wine for when girlfriends […]

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Playing to Strengths

Transforming a challenging space at The Splendor in September show house The space was not ideal — and that’s being kind. Designer Karla Trincanello says the attic room at Tyvan […]

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Playing to Strengths-Chairs

Faced with a rough concrete wall, Aliya Riaz of Portfauxlio Inc. painted the top portion and then applied a shell-and-glitter-glue composition to the bottom with a trowel. “It was a […]

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Playing to Strengths

Because the sloped walls did not have wallboard, they wouldn’t hold the tented fabric. “We had to devise a way to add wood at the top and center to hold […]

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Sweet Dreams

A new Norwood kitchen meets the needs of a baking enthusiast in style Every time Karen Rosenthal would share her baked goods with friends and coworkers, they would encourage her […]

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Sweet Dreams-Kitchen

The island top is 2-inch-thick walnut with a marine-grade oil finish. “I love to incorporate wood because it warms up a room,” designer Anthony Passanante says. “When you sit at […]

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