SARAH SCALES

INTERIOR DESIGN STUDIO | BOSTON & BEYOND

SARAH SCALES

INTERIOR DESIGN STUDIO  |  BOSTON & BEYOND 

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.

November 29, 2024

Navy blue media room design in a historic Brookline home with dark walls and a matching coffered ceiling. A modern sectional blends with navy walls, reupholstered swivel chairs, and personal art.

Navy is becoming a go-to choice in media room design for its deep and timeless appeal – especially in New England. This versatile color blends with both historic architecture and modern design, creating dramatic yet cohesive spaces – a quintessential coastal and classic hue. From a renovated Brookline home to a transformed Hingham basement to a Concord estate, see how navy lends depth, warmth, and sophistication.

November 22, 2024

A classic Boston kitchen design in a Winchester home with light green cabinets, reclaimed oak shelving, and a locally made wood and metal island.

In the spirit of Thanksgiving, let’s talk kitchens—the heart of the home. As a Boston kitchen designer, I’ve tackled some pretty unforgettable projects. Some are fresh, others historic, and a few date back to my earliest work. While some of these projects no longer grace my portfolio, they hold a special place in my design journey. Let’s dive into some standout spaces from a collection of our work.

November 13, 2024

A Milton dining room with a custom Susan Harter mural, Kelly Wearstler lighting, a vintage dining table, and Palacek chairs.

Thanksgiving is looming. While many look to quick-fix decor stores for festive touches, our clients focus on planning menus. When your dining room design already shines, there’s no need for pumpkin-shaped vases or other seasonal gimmicks. Sure – we love a good napkin, candlestick, or centerpiece. But well-designed spaces rely on timeless wallpaper, lighting, and furniture.

November 8, 2024

A Boston kitchen designer crafted light grey cabinets with a navy island, butcher block counters, and a vintage red and navy runner in a brownstone kitchen.

Investing in custom cabinets pays off in any renovation or new build. While semi-custom and off-the-shelf options might seem budget-friendly, they often come with design limits and gaps that look “budget.” We love working with local artisans who bring flexibility, faster fixes, and quality. For this project, we teamed up with a millworker in New Hampshire, learn about their beautiful, unique craftsmanship.