SARAH SCALES

INTERIOR DESIGN STUDIO | BOSTON & BEYOND

SARAH SCALES

INTERIOR DESIGN STUDIO  |  BOSTON & BEYOND 

Recent Posts

July 19, 2024

Outdoor dining area with Restoration Hardware furniture, black cushions, and a dining table at a historic Hingham home by Hingham interior decorators.

New England’s outdoor living season may be brief, but it’s incredibly rewarding. These months invite full enjoyment of the outdoors, where thoughtful design makes every moment special. From charming garden patios in Boston brownstones to expansive decks on Martha’s Vineyard, New England design focuses on creating outdoor spaces that complement their natural surroundings and elevate everyday living.

July 12, 2024

Dark green guest bedroom with louvered doors, window shades, modern rocking chair, and cane bench in Edgartown by a Cape Cod interior designer.

As an interior designer with a passion for New England design, I often travel to Martha’s Vineyard to work on unique projects. Recently, I transformed a luxury waterfront home in Edgartown, adding color, character, and livability within a tight budget and timeline. What was once an empty, white-walled house is now a vibrant, welcoming space ready for family and guests.

July 5, 2024

A formal living room with original built-ins, leaded glass, modern furniture, fun art, and simple neutral decor in a historic Concord home.

Renovating historic homes in New England is both a challenge and an art form. It requires a thoughtful balance between preserving the charm of the past and incorporating the necessities of modern living. From colonial-era farmhouses to Victorian brownstones and Arts and Crafts gems, these homes hold stories in their walls. Whether it’s a plaster medallion or an original marble fireplace, each speaks to the craft of a bygone era.

June 21, 2024

Pool at a historic Concord estate featuring modern furniture from Design Within Reach, designed by a Boston interior designer.

When it comes to outdoor living, blending modern functionality with old-school architecture can elevate any home. In our latest project, we transformed the exterior of a beautiful New England home, creating versatile outdoor spaces designed for relaxation and entertainment, as seen in Boston Home Magazine’s Instagram feed.

June 14, 2024

Kid-friendly bathroom with a white vanity, Hinson wallpaper, and colorful art in a new construction Hingham home by a Boston interior decorator.

In these kid-focused bath spaces, we’ve designed rooms that can handle the chaos of splashy mornings and toothpaste explosions, while still being inviting, practical, and stylish. From playful tiles and bold colors to durable materials that stand the test of time (and little hands), here’s how we created kid-friendly bathrooms that both parents and kids can love.

June 7, 2024

Boston interior designer Sarah Scales on-site at a new construction beach house project on Boston’s South Shore.

Three. Whole. Years. That’s how long we’ve been planning, designing, and building our R Street new construction beach house. Our clients moved in this past May (finally!), and we’re putting the final touches on it. We just installed final art and small furniture, and finished photography is scheduled for Spring 2025. All exterior architecture designed by Owen Thomas, and all interior architectural design (and decorating) by us.

June 1, 2024

Hingham pool house with modern outdoor living spaces and a custom kitchen, part of a new construction home design project.

Designing a new home is a collaborative journey that transforms an empty space into a personalized sanctuary. We have over 20 years of experience across residential and commercial firms within the New England design and construction community. The studio seamlessly works alongside architects, builders, engineers, and other professionals to bring your vision to life.