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

March 14, 2025

Media room painted Hale Navy with Lee Jofa wallpaper and mid-century furnishings from Room and Board, designing for a historic home.

Room & Board recently featured our work on their blog, linked here; we’re super happy with the write-up and the recognition. Their products blend quality craftsmanship with timeless design, making them a natural fit for our projects. Based in Minnesota, they source from skilled artisans across the country—including some right here in New England.

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.

November 29, 2024

Navy blue media room design in a historic Brookline home with dark walls and a matching coffered ceiling. A modern sectional blends with navy walls, reupholstered swivel chairs, and personal art.

Navy is becoming a go-to choice in media room design for its deep and timeless appeal – especially in New England. This versatile color blends with both historic architecture and modern design, creating dramatic yet cohesive spaces – a quintessential coastal and classic hue. From a renovated Brookline home to a transformed Hingham basement to a Concord estate, see how navy lends depth, warmth, and sophistication.

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.

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.

September 6, 2024

A vintage desk with modern chairs beneath contemporary art in a historic Concord home, designed by a Boston interior decorator.

Our design studio does so much more than manage construction projects — we love decorating. From space planning for furniture to sourcing real-world items that make your home functional and beautiful, our approach to interior decorating is deeply personal. Decorating isn’t just about creating a Pinterest-worthy space; it’s about designing for you.

August 23, 2024

Family room in a classic brownstone with grasscloth walls, custom furniture, leather ottoman, and original marble fireplace by a Boston interior designer.

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.