SARAH SCALES

INTERIOR DESIGN STUDIO | BOSTON

INTERIOR DESIGN STUDIO  |  BOSTON

SARAH SCALES

Journal

design narratives

Discover rooms we love, materials that
inspire, and stories from our projects; giving you an inside look at our studio and work.

Recent Posts

November 8, 2024

Custom pantry unit with bifold doors that pocket inside, navy-painted interior with space for an espresso machine, tea kettle, mugs, and more.

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, enjoy their beautiful, unique craftsmanship.

September 13, 2024

Milton home renovation by Sarah Scales Design Studio, showcasing custom natural oak pantry units, geometric mosaic floor tiles, oil-rubbed bronze hardware, and light grey trim and ceiling.

Welcome to Fall/Winter—also known as the season of the sticks for New England homes (cue Noah Kahan).  The magical time of year when boots come in caked with mud, sticks find their way into every crevice, and your once-organized space looks like the aftermath of a nature hike. Let’s talk about how this humble room can be your first defense against the chaos and maybe even look good doing it.

August 23, 2024

If you’re a brownstone lover, you know the charm: intricate plaster moldings, original details, and vintage fireplaces. In this South End project, we celebrated a historic brownstone renovation while designing a layout for modern living. With en-suite bedrooms, a luxurious primary suite, and a cozy guest suite, this home blends history and function. As a Boston interior designer, we honored the past while creating a fresh, livable space.

July 24, 2024

Kitchen with natural oak cabinets, walnut butcher block end, brass pendants, custom linen drapery, contemporary art, and no upper cabinets.

We focused on honoring the home’s classic architecture while subtly updating it with modern furnishings for this full home renovation project in Hingham. We stayed true to historic home design principals, and reconfigured spaces WITHOUT extending beyond to original footprint of the house. The studio improved the floor plan, refreshed rooms with paint and wallpaper, and introduced details that feel both fresh and timeless.

June 7, 2024

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 adding the final touches. Finishings and photography are set for Spring 2025. Exterior architecture by Owen Thomas, and interior architectural design and decorating by Sarah Scales Design Studio. Stay tuned!