Inside the Studio: Our Story, Approach, and Vision
Sarah studied Studio Arts and Mathematics at Fairfield University, an unusual combination that serves her well in her design career. Upon her graduation in 2002, Sarah immediately began working for architectural firms and pursuing graduate-level studies in Interiors at The Boston Architectural College.
Sarah honed her design skills working at several commercial and residential design firms, where she developed a strong background in interior architectural design and planning. Working with Boston design firm Elkus-Manfredi Architects, Sarah designed commercial spaces including lobbies, hotels, offices, and restaurants.
Sarah Scales
Foudner | Principal
Sarah studied Studio Arts and Mathematics at Fairfield University, an unusual combination that serves her well in her design career. Upon her graduation in 2002, Sarah immediately began working for architectural firms and pursuing graduate-level studies in Interiors at The Boston Architectural College.
Sarah honed her design skills working at several commercial and residential design firms, where she developed a strong background in interior architectural design and planning. Working with Boston design firm Elkus-Manfredi Architects, Sarah designed commercial spaces including lobbies, hotels, offices, and restaurants. In 2010, Sarah began working with The McGuinness Group to provide interior design services for commercial spaces. Each firm’s thoughtful, professional approach to interior architecture continued to shape Sarah’s design process as she launched Sarah Scales Design Studio in 2012.
The Studio has contributed content to several local publications, including Rue Magazine, New England Home, Boston Home, Design New England, and Boston Globe Magazine. In 2018, Sarah was the recipient of New England Home’s ‘5 Under 40’ Award, recognizing her as one of the region’s top talents in design.
01. Existing Conditions
& Schematic Design
Once a schematic design and concept has been chosen, Scales begins the research, planning, sourcing, and contracting needed to complete the project in full.
During this phase, Scales offers her clients transparency and agency, as she provides them with comprehensive plans. Scales takes care to guide her clients through what can be an overwhelming decision-making process, so the project comes together smoothly and precisely as planned.
The studio takes a deeply methodical approach to every project. By starting with a full AutoCAD documentation of the existing space, Scales creates the foundation needed to imagine the possibilities.
From there, we create design concepts and floor plans to choose from, and iterate in collaboration with clients before settling on a final design and budget together. Bid drawings are created and the team on-boards a builder to solicit pricing.
As a full service studio, we guide the entire process from start to finish. This includes frequent communication with clients, vendors, contractors, and consultants, on-site supervision of the project at every step, and ensuring that timelines are met.
02. Design Development
03. Project Management
04. Project Completion
We finish every project with styling services, breathing life into each space with color, proportion and texture. The studio provides art selection and decorative touches that enhance and elevate your home.
Presentation
Implementation
Finishes Selections
Implementation
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Inside the Studio: Our Story, Approach, and Vision
Sarah studied Studio Arts and Mathematics at Fairfield University, an unusual combination that serves her well in her design career. Upon her graduation in 2002, Sarah immediately began working for architectural firms and pursuing graduate-level studies in Interiors at The Boston Architectural College.
Sarah honed her design skills working at several commercial and residential design firms, where she developed a strong background in interior architectural design and planning. Working with Boston design firm Elkus-Manfredi Architects, Sarah designed commercial spaces including lobbies, hotels, offices, and restaurants.
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Meet Sarah
In 2010, Sarah began working with The McGuinness Group to provide interior design services for commercial spaces. Each firm’s thoughtful, professional approach to interior architecture continued to shape Sarah’s design process as she launched Sarah Scales Design Studio
in 2012. The Studio has contributed content to several local publications, including Rue Magazine, Boston Magazine, New England Home, Boston Home, Design New England, and Boston Globe Magazine. In 2018, Sarah was the recipient of New England Home’s ‘5 Under 40’ Award, recognizing her as one of the region’s top talents in design.
Design Process
Sarah studied Studio Arts and Mathematics at Fairfield University, an unusual combination that serves her well in her design career. Upon her graduation in 2002, Sarah immediately began working for architectural firms and pursuing graduate-level studies in Interiors at The Boston Architectural College.
Sarah honed her design skills working at several commercial and residential design firms, where she developed a strong background in interior architectural design and planning. Working with Boston design firm Elkus-Manfredi Architects, Sarah designed commercial spaces including lobbies, hotels, offices, and restaurants.
01. EXISTING CONDITIONS & SCHEMATIC DESIGN
02. DESIGN DEVELOPMENT
03. PROJECT MANAGEMENT
04. PROJECT COMPLETION
'Sarah' expertise in Boston brownstone renovations helped us preserve historic character while adding thoughtful modern updates, from lighting and tile to cabinetry, with a seamless process."
Brownstone Review,
Historic Home Renovation Project
