Back Bay homes offer extraordinary character, but they also present unique design opportunities that require careful planning.
Many residences feature beautiful original moldings, fireplaces, walnut flooring, oversized windows, and generous proportions that deserve preservation. At the same time, homeowners often want kitchens that function better, family spaces that feel more connected, and interiors that reflect how they actually live today.
Our role is to bridge those two goals.
Rather than treating architecture and functionality as competing priorities, we design homes where each strengthens the other.
That often includes:
Reimagining floor plans without sacrificing architectural integrity.
Improving circulation between entertaining spaces.
Maximizing natural light throughout older layouts.
Creating cohesive interiors from room to room.
Selecting finishes appropriate for historic luxury homes.
Integrating custom millwork where additional storage or functionality is needed.
Every decision considers both the beauty of the finished home and its long-term value.

One of our recent projects involved a comprehensive renovation of a handsome Back Bay residence.

The renovation completely reconfigured the floor plan to create a newly designed kitchen while establishing a more private family room at the rear of the home. We also completed the home's interior decoration, carefully selecting and procuring furniture, rugs, drapery, wallpaper, lighting, and accessories that brought every space together.
One of the home's defining spaces became the great room.

Designed for both entertaining and everyday living, the room was organized into multiple functional areas, including a formal dining room, a living room, a reading nook, and a window seating area. A traditional marble fireplace anchors the space while contemporary artwork introduces a fresh contrast between classic architecture and modern living.

A custom-cut rug was designed specifically for the room, preserving the original walnut inlay flooring while visually connecting the different seating areas into one cohesive environment.

The renovation was completed in close collaboration with Sleeping Dog Properties over approximately one year, demonstrating the level of coordination required for complex luxury renovations in historic Boston homes.

We invite you to explore the complete Back Bay project in our portfolio and watch the accompanying walkthrough video to better understand our design process and how thoughtful planning transforms the way a home feels and functions.

Our comprehensive design service manages every stage of your project, from initial planning through final installation.

The kitchen often becomes the center of modern family life. We help homeowners develop layouts that improve workflow, entertaining, storage, and visual connection to surrounding living spaces while respecting the home's architectural language.

Luxury bathrooms should feel calm, refined, and highly functional. We guide every selection, from cabinetry and stone to plumbing fixtures and lighting, creating spaces that feel consistent with the rest of the home.

Many Back Bay homes benefit from renovations that improve how the home functions while preserving the architectural details that make the neighborhood so distinctive. We work alongside architects, contractors, and specialty trades throughout the renovation to help maintain one cohesive design vision from beginning to end.

Beautiful architecture deserves equally thoughtful interiors. We source furniture, rugs, lighting, artwork, window treatments, accessories, and custom pieces that create a home that feels complete rather than collected over time.

Living in Back Bay means enjoying one of Boston's most vibrant neighborhoods.

Morning walks along the Charles River Esplanade, shopping on Newbury Street, evenings around Copley Square, and entertaining friends during the Boston Marathon or the Head of the Charles Regatta all shape how homeowners use their homes.

Those experiences influence our design decisions.

Spaces designed for entertaining become especially valuable during marathon weekend. Comfortable guest accommodations matter when family visits for neighborhood events.

Flexible living areas make hosting effortless throughout every season, whether overlooking Commonwealth Avenue's fall foliage or gathering after a day exploring The Shops at Prudential Center.

Rather than designing rooms in isolation, we design homes around the lifestyle Back Bay homeowners actually enjoy.

Although our studio is based in Brookline, we've had the opportunity to work on a Back bay home and continue to serve homeowners throughout the neighborhood with full-service interior design. Many of our clients are drawn to our ability to provide a complete, turnkey design experience while collaborating seamlessly with local architects, contractors, and skilled trades.