Let's turn your house into a home
Having completed projects in Beacon Hill, we understand firsthand the balance between preserving historic character and creating homes that support modern living. Beacon Hill is one of Boston's most recognizable neighborhoods, where beautifully preserved Federal-style brick townhouses, gas-lit streets, and generations of architectural history create a setting unlike anywhere else in New England. Owning a home here is both a privilege and a responsibility. Every renovation requires thoughtful decisions that enhance daily living while respecting the character that makes the neighborhood so desirable.
Herringbone & Brass provides full-service interior design for homeowners throughout Beacon Hill from its Brookline studio. We help clients thoughtfully modernize historic residences, coordinate complex renovations, and create highly personalized interiors that feel authentic to both the home and the people who live there.
Whether your home overlooks Louisburg Square, sits along Mount Vernon Street, or is tucked away near Acorn Street, our approach begins with understanding how you want to live before recommending a single design solution. Rather than imposing a signature style, we collaborate with you to create interiors that feel timeless, functional, and entirely your own.
Many Beacon Hill homeowners want brighter kitchens, improved storage, updated bathrooms, better lighting, and integrated technology without sacrificing original fireplaces, plaster details, custom millwork, or carefully proportioned rooms. Achieving that balance requires experience.
At Herringbone & Brass, we approach every project with deep respect for the home's architecture. Our philosophy blends timeless New England character with modern comfort, allowing historic homes to evolve naturally rather than feeling redesigned for the sake of following trends.
Our clients often appreciate that we are design chameleons. Every home reflects its owner's personality, lifestyle, and aspirations rather than a recognizable house style.
Designing Homes That Belong in Beacon Hill
Why Beacon Hill Homeowners Choose Herringbone & Brass
Having worked within Beacon Hill, we've experienced the careful coordination these homes demand. Historic architecture, specialized trades, thoughtful planning, and respect for original details all require a different approach than a typical renovation.
DESIGN DECISIONS THAT CONSIDER LONG-TERM VALUE
Founder Sylvia Pagán Westphal brings the uncommon combination of luxury interior design and licensed real estate expertise. Every major design decision considers not only aesthetics but also how it contributes to the home's long-term market appeal.
For homeowners investing significantly in one of Boston's most valuable neighborhoods, this perspective provides an additional layer of confidence.
CONCIERGE PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Luxury renovations involve countless moving pieces.
Architects.
Contractors.
Cabinetmakers.
Stone fabricators.
Lighting specialists.
Furniture vendors.
Historic homes make coordination even more demanding.
Our team manages procurement, scheduling, contractor communication, installation, and final styling so busy homeowners can continue their lives without becoming full-time project managers.
TIMELESS RATHER THAN TREND-DRIVEN
Beacon Hill has endured because great architecture never goes out of style.
Our interiors embrace the same philosophy.
Instead of creating fashionable spaces that quickly date, we design homes that continue to feel elegant for years while complementing Federal-style architecture and the surrounding neighborhood.
A TRUSTED BOSTON NETWORK
Years of designing throughout Greater Boston have allowed us to build relationships with highly skilled local contractors, craftspeople, artisans, and specialty vendors who understand the demands of premium residential projects.
That network becomes particularly valuable when working within historic homes where precision matters.
Full Service Interior Design for Beacon Hill Homes
Whole Home Renovations
Bathroom Renovation Design
Thoughtful planning allows every square foot to work harder while maintaining elegant proportions.
Custom Space Planning
We carefully reimagine layouts, cabinetry, appliance integration, lighting, and finishes to create kitchens that feel spacious without compromising the home's character.
Kitchen Renovation Design
Rather than filling rooms with oversized pieces designed for suburban homes, we curate furnishings, lighting, artwork, rugs, and accessories that complement Beacon Hill's architecture while supporting contemporary living.
Complete Furnishing and Styling
Life in Beacon Hill is unlike anywhere else in Boston.
Morning walks through Boston Common.
Afternoons browsing Charles Street boutiques, galleries, and cafés.
Evenings entertaining friends inside historic brick townhouses.
Seasonal traditions like the Beacon Hill Holiday House Tour, Hidden
Gardens Tour, HillFest, and Dinner Under the Stars, celebrate the neighborhood's remarkable sense of community and architectural heritage.
Many homeowners also collect fine art, antiques, and meaningful heirlooms that deserve interiors designed around them rather than replaced by generic luxury furniture.
Whether overlooking Beacon Street, living near Louisburg Square, or enjoying weekends along the Charles River Esplanade, our goal is always the same.
To create interiors that feel as though they have always belonged there.
Designed for the Way Beacon Hill Lives
On installation day, our team delivers, places, and styles every piece, from all the furniture down to the final pillow, so your home feels finished from the moment you walk in.
Finishing touches
Once plans are approved, we manage everything behind the scenes: sourcing, procurement, order tracking, and coordination with your contractor through construction.
sourcing and coordination
We develop the full design package (floor plans, elevations, millwork drawings, finish schedules, and curated furnishings) and present it to you with samples in hand.
Design plans
Our designers translate your goals into moodboards, material palettes, and initial space planning, so you can see and feel the direction before we go deeper.
Moodboards
& first concepts
We follow up with a proposal outlining scope, team, timeline, and a good-faith budget estimate, so you know exactly what's included before we begin.
custom proposal
We start with an in-depth conversation, ideally at your home, to learn how you live, what you love, and what isn't working. This is where we establish scope, timeline, and direction.
Discovery meeting
Our Design Process
C. Rollins
This firm is magical... The firm managed the whole project professionally and smoothly so that we could carry on with our lives and mostly focus on the fun parts without decision overwhelm... I could not recommend them more highly.
D. Wu
We are very grateful for the design and renovation work... They followed a methodological process without compromising creativity... They have a great network of vendors... We love our home.
C. Acconcia
They truly transformed this blank slate into a warm, beautiful space for our family... They are kind, respectful, efficient, and a wonderful collaborative team.
Frequently Asked Questions
Serving Beacon Hill From Our Brookline Studio
Whether you're restoring a historic townhouse or planning a complete renovation, our experience working in Beacon Hill allows us to approach these distinctive homes with both confidence and respect for their architectural character.
If you're looking for an interior designer in Beacon Hill who values timeless design, careful collaboration, and exceptional execution, we'd love to learn more about your project.
