INTERIOR DESIGN STUDIO  |  BOSTON

SARAH SCALES


Completed 2022
Scope of Work: Decorate & Style 
Team: Payne | Collins Design

 

South End Brownstone:
Balancing Timeless and
 Contemporary Design

See how this 1867 brownstone was redesigned into a welcoming family home, with mid-century furnishings and preserved architectural details.

The houndstooth-patterned rug grounds the space, while the oiled oak table with its hidden extension, quietly expands to seat 10. Coordinating chairs, with cognac leather seat pads, are comfortable and easily cleanable - ideal for the kids that enjoy dinner here each night. A walnut and marble-topped console rounds out the design. Dinner, anyone?

the studio transformed the main living and dining areas of this historic home into a welcoming and functional space, perfectly suited for a modern family. Respecting the home's original architectural charm, the design integrates contemporary furnishings while maintaining the character of the old-school structure. Coordinating with clean white walls, the expansive area rug ties together the open-plan layout, connecting the dining and sitting areas.

In the dining room, directly adjacent to the kitchen, mid-century modern touches such as a walnut and marble console, a sleek dining table, and leather-seat chairs are anchored by the original marble fireplace - delineating the dining from living spaces. At the opposite end, a custom curved sofa mirrors the curvature of the brownstone’s bow-front window. Upholstered in a durable hunter green fabric, the sofa combines beauty and practicality, perfect for a family of five. Additional mid-century pieces, like a Saarinen table and a reupholstered Womb chair in off-white boucle, further the mid-century vibes. 

Throughout the project, every material and fabric was carefully selected for its durability, ensuring that the home is both visually appealing and family-friendly. The space was finished with carefully curated accent pillows, decor, and fine art, creating a refined yet livable environment.

In this 1867 city home,

The custom curved sofa mirrors the architecture, its deep hunter green fabric adding richness and durability, while mid-century touches bring a fresh feel to the historic space. 

SARAH SCALES

INTERIOR DESIGN STUDIO | BOSTON





Completed 2022
Scope of Work: Decorate & Style

South End Brownstone:
Balancing Timeless
and Contemporary
Design

The studio transformed the main living and dining areas of this historic home into a welcoming, functional space for a modern family.

Respecting the home's original charm, the design integrates contemporary furnishings while maintaining the character of the old structure. Clean white walls and a large area rug tie together the open-plan layout, connecting the dining and sitting areas.

In the dining room, mid-century modern touches like a walnut and marble console, a sleek dining table, and leather chairs are anchored by the original marble fireplace. At the opposite end, a custom curved sofa in durable hunter green mirrors the brownstone’s bow-front window, blending beauty and practicality.

The custom curved sofa mirrors the architecture, its deep hunter green fabric adding richness and durability, while mid-century touches bring a fresh feel to the historic space.