SARAH SCALES

INTERIOR DESIGN STUDIO | BOSTON & BEYOND

SARAH SCALES

INTERIOR DESIGN STUDIO  |  BOSTON & BEYOND 

January 24, 2025

Boston brownstone renovation featuring a glimpse of the primary bathroom design, including a freestanding tub, sleek wall-mounted vanities, mosaic flooring, and soft pink pendant lighting.

Over the past year, we’ve been elbows-deep in our latest Boston brownstone renovation, restoring it for a young couple with an eye for Scandinavian design and European influences. She’s a Massachusetts native, he trails from London. Each bring their own version of ‘classic’ and ‘modern’ to the design. Read on to learn about the team, see our progress, and explore renderings of the backyard and primary bathroom.

January 17, 2025

A warm corridor in a new construction home, painted Benjamin Moore White Dove (OC-17), a top choice for the best white paint colors.

There’s a reason Benjamin Moore has an entire collection dedicated to white—it’s anything but simple. In fact, their Off-White Collection includes 152 different whites. That’s right….152 options. No wonder finding the best white paint colors can feel overwhelming. Cool white, warm white, off-white, pure white. it’s a lot to process. Here are three of our favorite whites and some foolproof tips for finding your own “perfect” paint.

January 10, 2025

A detailed CAD furniture plan for a large-scale home, showcasing precise layouts by a Milton interior designer for a well-balanced and functional design.

You’ve probably heard the old adage—how do you eat a whale? One bite at a time. The same goes for furnishing a home, especially when moving into a large space from a smaller city apartment. Many new homeowners face sticker shock when they realize just how much furniture is needed to fill a home. On top of that, balancing personal style with budget constraints can feel overwhelming.

January 3, 2025

Historic Home Interior Design featuring a grand black-painted staircase with neutral wallcovering, freshly painted millwork, and a new stair runner in a historic Concord home foyer.

When tackling a 10,000-square-foot historic estate, you need more than just good taste—you need a plan, a ladder, and maybe a little caffeine. This Concord home, originally built in 1903, challenged us to create spaces that honored its history while inviting a fresh perspective. With a cohesive palette, modern touches, and a focus on historic home interior design, we brought new life to its iconic bones.

December 22, 2024

A luxury NYC bedroom with Zak & Fox wallpaper, a Montce trundle bed, and modern Design Within Reach furniture. Designed by a Boston interior decorator.

Our holiday gift to you: updates on our Upper East Side apartment design! Earlier this month, we stopped by our NYC project to review the paint, wallpaper, and light fixture installation. The first deliveries of furniture arrived, featuring many custom pieces, mid-century modern elements, and items from our client’s home in Concord, Massachusetts.

December 20, 2024

A Brownstone Interior Design project featuring a custom hunter green sofa, reupholstered white bouclé womb chair, and an oval coffee table.

One of our favorite projects was transforming the parlor level of a stunning historic home. This brownstone interior design project required a careful balance of style and functionality to bring our client’s vision to life. After an extensive renovation, we stepped in to furnish and decorate the main living areas. Our client, overwhelmed with decision fatigue, had a clear aesthetic vision – see how we pulled it all together.

December 13, 2024

Sarah discussing the Interior Design Process with a client and their daughter in a Westwood kitchen renovation, highlighting schematic design, development, and execution.

Welcome to the nitty-gritty, behind-the-scenes look at our interior design process. Spoiler alert: It’s not magic, but it’s close. We’re talking spreadsheets, software, and systems—all powered by caffeine and sheer determination. Designing your dream home takes work, but with our methodical process, we make it feel effortless (for you, at least).

December 6, 2024

A casual dining space designed through Full-Service Design Boston, part of a fully renovated historic Hingham home with warm, livable interiors.

Welcome to the land of well-planned spaces and perfectly fluffed pillows. We’re a full-service design firm based in Boston, and we love structure. No, really—We. Love. Structure. With 20 years of experience (including 15 years in commercial interiors), Sarah brings pro processes from Boston’s top firms straight to your home. Learn more about what we do.