INTERIOR DESIGN STUDIO  |  BOSTON

SARAH SCALES

Completed 2022
Scope of Work: Decorate & Style 
Press: Boston Globe Magazine Feb 2023
Team: Bloom Architecture
 

Eclectic Design for
Brookline Empty Nesters: A Mix of Art, Comfort, and Style

Explore how a creative couple transformed their Brookline home, blending vintage heirlooms, curated art, and custom furnishings for livability.

Custom walnut cabinetry complements mid-century lighting, balanced with the addition of contemporary furnishings. A black tufted velvet sofa and olive green swivel chairs surround a sculptural coffee table. Soft white walls and monochromatic drapery frame the space, while a custom olive green animal-print shag carpet adds texture underfoot.

one of whom is an artist, recently renovated their Brookline home with a vision to blend old and new art seamlessly with contemporary furnishings, all while prioritizing comfort and livability. The project, highlighted in Boston Globe Magazine, showcases the design studio’s expertise in decorating and styling to create spaces that are both functional and visually captivating.

In the living room, a bespoke animal-print shag rug adds character, paired with new herringbone tiles surrounding the fireplace, introducing texture and pattern. The dark media room features reupholstered family heirlooms, now modernized, alongside a new sectional and custom pillows for a cozy, layered look. The family room continues the theme of blending old with new, incorporating a reupholstered vintage sofa and other furnishings in a soothing palette of neutrals and indigo.

The studio’s thoughtful integration of rich textures and fabrics—linen, cut velvet, alpaca and more—gives each room depth, while custom wool rugs bring warmth and luxury. A particularly striking detail is the shearling rug placed beneath a custom window seat, adding softness to an already inviting space. The result is a home that reflects the homeowners’ unique artistic flair and every detail has been carefully curated to create a comfortable home. 


A pair of empty nesters, 

"Textiles and art bring
warmth and personality, turning this Brookline home into a living work of art that balances color, comfort,
and style."

Marni Katz, 
Boston Globe Magazine

SARAH SCALES

INTERIOR DESIGN STUDIO | BOSTON

Completed 2022
Scope of Work: Decorate & Style
Press: Boston Globe Magazine Feb 2023
Team: Bloom Architects
 Adrienne Shishko

Eclectic Design for Brookline Empty Nesters: A Mix of Art, Comfort, and Style

A pair of empty nesters, one an artist, renovated their Brookline home, blending old and new art with contemporary furnishings while prioritizing comfort. Featured in Boston Globe Magazine, the project showcases the design studio’s skill in creating functional, visually captivating spaces.

In the living room, a bespoke animal-print rug and herringbone tiles add texture and pattern. The media room features modernized family heirlooms, a new sectional, and custom pillows. The family room blends vintage and new furnishings in soothing neutrals and indigo.

Rich textures—linen, velvet, alpaca—and custom wool rugs bring depth, warmth, and luxury, reflecting the homeowners’ artistic flair and a love for textiles. 

"Textiles and art bring warmth and personality, turning this Brookline home into a living work of art that balances color, comfort, and
style."

- Marni Katz, The Boston Globe