The Casagrande Blog
Thanksgiving Table Decor Tips
Thanksgiving is almost here and with that can come a lot of pressure to create show stopping table decor. Often that can leave you stuck on what to do or with decorations you might only use once a year. We want to help you create your dining room table scape with unique and personal decor that you likely already have in your home or at have fun finding. Your friends and family are sure to be delighted in your creativity.
Read along for our quick tips on Thanksgiving table scapes!
Interior Designer’s Tips on Tiles
At Casagrande Studio we love tile and all the different kinds - porcelain, ceramic, handmade clay, zellige, stone, and cement to name a few of our favorites! The process of selecting and designing tile can be overwhelming to many, getting design help can make all the difference.
Casagrande Studio is a Cover Star!
I am beyond thrilled to share this pinch-me moment! Casagrande Studio is featured on the cover of House Beautiful Summer 2024 issue, as the gold standard of Incredible Kitchens!
We Design Beach & Vacation Homes! Newly Completed Home in Naples, FL
Newly completed beach house design project in Naples, FL!
Bright, bold, and beautiful was the name of the game for this beach and vacation home. Previous clients from our Gentleman in Brookline project, hired us to redesign their new beach house in Florida. Tasked with creating a vibrant and elevated space without the nautical theme that can often be found in vacation homes, we drew inspiration from the beautiful tropical scenery to create our color palette, no dried starfish needed.
Living Room Trends: Bookshelf Wealth & Eclectic Grandpa
Minimalist living spaces are OUT, and colorfully lived in spaces that show character are IN. Neutral color palettes have been popular in residential trends for many years, however recently I’ve been seeing an increased interest in incorporating vintage finds, vibrant colors, and strategically crowded bookshelves reflective of client’s personal style to create a lively home.
Boston Loves Casagrande’s Bathroom Designs
Casagrande Studio has recently had a big double bathroom renovation highlighted in New England Home and on The Boston Globe! We love when our work gets noticed, but to have this project celebrated for its distinctly unique bathroom designs is just that much sweeter.
Architectural Digest Top 9 Designer of Boston
We are so thrilled to be named as one of the top residential designers in Boston by Architectural Digest. Casagrande Studio has been named one of nine top AD-approved Boston residential designers.
Interior Design Trends & Reflections from Paris Déco Off 2024
This year, Casagrande Studio had another fantastic opportunity to travel to Paris for the 2024 Paris Déco Off.
Kitchen Refresh vs. Remodel: Where to Focus
The kitchen is often called the heart of the home, and it’s no wonder why.
Amazing Before & Afters, Behind the Scenes from Boston Home Magazine’s Color Issue
Amazing Before & Afters, Behind the Scenes from Boston Home Magazine’s Color Issue
Trends & Reflections from Paris
This year, Casagrande Studio had the AMAZING opportunity to travel to Paris for the 2023 Paris Déco Off and Maison et Objet home shows.
Bringing Warmth to a Blank Slate in Newton
Among the most frequent calls I get are from harried parents with little kids who are moving from the city to the suburbs.
Award-Winning Design for Kitchen and Dining Room
For the second year in a row, I have the privilege of being named HGTV Designer of the Year, winning Editor’s pick for a kitchen and dining room I revamped from boring to glamorous in the Boston area.
Bathroom Trends: Color Me Happy, No More All White “Hotel” Spa
Sterile-looking ‘hotel’ bathrooms with white subway tile and white marble flooring have been popular in residential design for a very long time.
The New Nursery: Tales from a Bespoke Nursery in Cambridge, MA
Once upon a time baby rooms were pink or blue or white or had Winnie the Pooh themes.
Spring Refresh
I love color and if you do, too, don't be afraid to apply it to the outside of your home.
Inside the House Beautiful Tour of My Brookline Victorian
Beyond revealing the brands and color paint colors here, I’m sharing the story of how I have updated family heirlooms and found treasures along the way.
How to Make Wise Real Estate Decisions and Turn a New House Into a Home
About six years ago, our family was searching for a new home but the real estate market was hot and inventory was low. Sound familiar?
Color Your Home Happy
As a Boston-area interior designer who specializes in color, the first question clients often ask me is what color I think their room should be.