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

August 1, 2025

Hingham family room with Lee Jofa drapery, woven wood shades, French wallpaper, and coastal-inspired interior design elements

During a recent client meeting, I launched into a full explanation about window treatments. People understand the basics—privacy, light filtering, and sun protection. But as a decorator, I see them differently. Beyond just functional, they’re visual anchors, adding warmth, color, texture, and scale. They soften hard window frames and act as large-scale art.
That’s why we never skip them. In fact, we don’t take on projects where clients won’t budget for window treatments. Yes, they’re expensive, but also essential.

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.