SARAH SCALES

INTERIOR DESIGN STUDIO | BOSTON & BEYOND

SARAH SCALES

INTERIOR DESIGN STUDIO  |  BOSTON & BEYOND 

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

May 2, 2025

Boston interior designer shares pro tips for working with a builder on renovations, custom homes, and construction projects.

Do you know how many times I meet new clients, and they already have a builder—who has already given them a cost—with no drawings? It’s impossible for any builder to give an accurate estimate without drawings. It’s pure guesswork. These builders promise low costs and short schedules, setting homeowners up for disappointment. So, let’s talk about how to hire a builder who actually knows what they’re doing.

February 14, 2025

Interior designer Sarah Scales answers key FAQs at her Westwood kitchen design project, featuring natural slate flooring and new doors leading to an outdoor garden.

I finally pulled together a much-needed FAQ page for my website. Sorting through the best questions took time, but I wanted to provide clear answers—check them out here. Most FAQs cover how I work, my process, and my credentials. But a few stand out. Today, I’m diving into the three most common interior design questions, answered over the years and collected from web inquiries, friends, colleagues, and clients.