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

April 4, 2025

Coastal-inspired family room with light blue and neutral tones, designed by New England fabric designer Ellisha Alexina and a Hingham interior designer

This post is a little shout-out to some of the people we love in the New England interior design industry. We’re starting with our friend and colleague, Ellisha Alexina—a talented New England fabric designer whose work we’ve admired for years. A Massachusetts native, her designs come to life in Boston, and her textiles are made in Western Massachusetts. We love local.

February 7, 2025

Designed by a Boston interior designer, this Stowe, Vermont living room features modern furniture, tall ceilings, and wood accents.

I’m excited to share that I’ve been accepted as an ARCH Digest Pro interior designer. It’s a great way to start the year and a reminder of what drives my work – our mission. Our focus has always been on creating interiors that feel timeless, personal, and livable. As we settle into the new year, it feels like the right time to revisit these core principles.

January 17, 2025

A warm corridor in a new construction home, painted Benjamin Moore White Dove (OC-17), a top choice for the best white paint colors.

There’s a reason Benjamin Moore has an entire collection dedicated to white—it’s anything but simple. In fact, their Off-White Collection includes 152 different whites. That’s right….152 options. No wonder finding the best white paint colors can feel overwhelming. Cool white, warm white, off-white, pure white. it’s a lot to process. Here are three of our favorite whites and some foolproof tips for finding your own “perfect” white.

January 3, 2025

Historic Home Interior Design featuring a grand black-painted staircase with neutral wallcovering, freshly painted millwork, and a new stair runner in a historic Concord home foyer.

When tackling a 10,000-square-foot historic estate, you need more than just good taste—you need a plan, a ladder, and maybe a little caffeine. This Concord home, originally built in 1903, challenged us to create spaces that honored its history while inviting a fresh perspective. With a cohesive palette, modern touches, and a focus on historic home interior design, we brought new life to its iconic bones.

December 22, 2024

A luxury NYC bedroom with Zak & Fox wallpaper, a Montce trundle bed, and modern Design Within Reach furniture. Designed by a Boston interior decorator.

Our holiday gift to you: updates on our Upper East Side apartment design! Earlier this month, we stopped by our NYC project to review the paint, wallpaper, and light fixture installation. The first deliveries of furniture arrived, featuring many custom pieces, mid-century modern elements, and items from our client’s home in Concord, Massachusetts.

October 18, 2024

A custom walnut console in a Vermont ski home dining room with an ivory wool patterned area rug. Designed by interior designers in Stowe, Vermont.

Welcome to the thrilling saga of turning a brand-new, personality-free house into a warm, inviting mountain retreat in Stowe, Vermont. As a Vermont interior designer, we took on a space that started out with all the charm of a blank canvas—literally, it was just walls. But we didn’t let that stop us. With a bit of vision, and a lot of coffee, we set out to create a spaces that scream comfort, perfect for enjoying the beauty of all seasons.

October 4, 2024

A modern Westwood kitchen with natural oak cabinets and a marble waterfall island. Designed by a Boston kitchen designer.

We provide interior design services across Greater Boston and New England, including the South Shore, MetroWest, Cape Cod, Rhode Island, Vermont — and beyond. We specialize in blending timeless design with contemporary style. As Boston interior designers, we draw on the region’s architectural history and diverse landscapes to create spaces that feel both authentic and uniquely suited to their surroundings.

September 20, 2024

Custom interior design pairs a vintage heirloom desk with a walnut daybed, a Gastón y Daniela tufted mattress, and Pierre Frey alpaca pillows.

When it comes to designing a space, textiles make the biggest statements—working (sometimes quietly) behind the scenes, making everything feel more comfortable and sophisticated. In this Brookline home, every pillow, drapery, and upholstered piece was handpicked with care – we made sure each material not only reflected the client’s personality but also gave the home’s classic architecture a little extra flair.