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Presenting Sponsor
TABLE OF
CO N T E N TS
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WELCOME
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TOUR INFORMATION
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GREEN STORY
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EXTERIOR
22
ENTRY
23
POWDER ROOM
25
LIVING ROOM
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DINING ROOM
29
KITCHEN
30
SCREENED PORCH
31
PATIO + LANDSCAPING
32
MASTER BEDROOM SUITE
34
GUEST BEDROOM
36
KIDS BEDROOM
37
FAMILY BATHROOM
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OFFICE
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LAUNDRY
41
LOFT
42
UP CLOSE
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THANK YOU
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RESOURCE DIRECTORY
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MOVING TIPS
Cover: Coastal Windows & Exteriors, Corliss Landscape & Irrigation, The Lincoln Motor Company,
Mitsubishi Electric Cooling & Heating, Newburyport Lighting Company, SunBug Solar, Winter Hill General
Contractor, Inc.
Featured on this Page: Adorna, Benjamin Moore, Coastal Windows & Exteriors, Jewett Farms + Co.,
Landry & Arcari Rugs and Carpeting, Newburyport Lighting Company, Red Bird Trading Co.,
Tempur-Pedic, The Walsingham Gallery
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WELCOME
LETTER
WE’RE PROUD TO PRESENT DESIGN HOME 2014.
ay hello to Boston magazine’s first-ever,
fi
zero-energy Design Home. Design Home
2014 embarks on a new experience featuring a single family home that, for
the first time in Design Home history, is as good for the environment as it is
beautiful. The home is situated just miles from the ocean and sprawling beaches, in an
idyllic, wooded, community in Salisbury, MA. It comes complete with solar electricity,
reclaimed wood flooring, no VOC paint, and much, much more.
Built by Ridgeview Construction, this year’s Design Home is the brain child of Tom and
Natalie Treat, who have off
ffered up their future home as this year’s site. Their hope is to
raise awareness of the motto “green living can be beautiful living.” Our Design Home is
meant to inspire and delight, its interior showcasing an array of incredible design talents
and resources from around our region. Conceived in a palette pulled from the earth and
accented with neutral tones, the atmosphere is one of inviting, casual sophistication. The
home is comfortable for four and is conducive for out-of-town family or friends to stop by
for the weekend.
Light streams through the home’s many windows, especially on the first floor, the home’s
welcoming core. The second floor features the master suite, guest and kid’s rooms, offi
ffice,
and laundry room, providing all the accommodations for a bustling family while still
remaining eco-friendly and environmentally conscious. The third floor loft is designed
as an artist’s retreat and is perfect to host friends and loved ones. The screened porch
is a lovely addition to the backyard, a relaxing place to enjoy a cup of coffee
ff while taking
in the quiet serenity of the surroundings. Come summer,
r the patio space will surely be
popular for grilling and entertaining.
We invite you to tour Design Home from September 10 through October 6. One hundred
percent of proceeds support the first-rate care provided to children and teens by Boston
Children’s Hospital, as well as its cutting edge research, which changes the way ailments
and disease are treated throughout the world. The hospital’s network of pediatric
specialists, and children worldwide, will benefi
fit greatly from your support.
We hope you’ll come by—we’re just a quick drive north of Boston—and discover what this
year’s Design Home has to offer.
ff Find inspiration in the well-designed interiors and relax
on the patio. You’ll enjoy the entire afternoon.
Kristen L. Standish
Publisher
Boston magazine
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Christina Tassie Miller
Business Development Director
Boston Home and Boston Weddings
| OCTOBER 2014
Featured on this Page: Adorna, Benjamin Moore,
Coastal Windows & Exteriors, Dayton Home, Jewett
Farms + Co., Landry & Arcari Rugs and Carpeting,
Newburyport Lighting Company, Red Bird Trading Co.
Publisher
Kristen L. Standish
Associate Publisher, Marketing
Rice H. Wales
Business Development Director –
Home and Weddings
Christina Tassie Miller
Marketing Manager
Emily Brown
Marketing Coordinator
Elizabeth Brown
Design Home 2014 Design Coordinator
Lisa Wasserman Sivan
Design Home 2014 Contributing Editor
Marni Katz
Design Home 2014 Photographer
Michael J. Lee
Design Home 2014 Graphic Designer
Thomas White
ADVERTISING
Digital Business Development Director
Rebekah Valberg
National Account Executives
David Garland, Emily Walk Geller
Senior Account Executive
Reagan Driscoll, Meghan O’Keefe
Account Executives
Jacqueline Murphy, Christina Ptak,
Pamela Thompson
Independent Account Executive
Eric Benjamin
Integrated Media Coordinator
Tammy Kim
Sales Assistant
Alexandra Norton
MARKETING
Senior Marketing Manager
Leah O’Brien
Marketing Assistant
Julia Congdon
Associate Art Director/ Senior Graphic Designer
Andrew Long
DIGITAL
Director of Digital production
Jaime Andrews
Senior Digital Producer
Decotis
Digital Account Manager
Jennifer Pitz
Front-End Developer
Sherrie Gonzalez
Digital Ad Trafficker
Madeline Rain
PRE-PRESS/PRODUCTION
Pre-Press/Production Director
Deborah Cassell
Pre-Press Supervisor
Barbara Brennan
Production Coordinator
Lauren Molino
Production Assistant
Joshua Neal
Boston magazine, 300 Massachusetts Avenue,
Boston, MA 02115; 617.262.9700.
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1818 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103; 215.564.7700.
TOUR HOURS
Mondays & Tuesdays: Closed
Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays,
Sundays: 10 am – 4 pm
Thursdays: 10 am – 8 pm
Don’t miss Designer Fridays every
Friday at Design Home from
11 am – 2 pm. Designers and Product
Specialists will be on hand to share
advice, answer your design
questions, and share inside details
on the products and techniques
used in Design Home.
TICKETS
Tour Ticket Price: $25
Tickets can be purchased by visiting
bostonmagazine.com/designhome.
All major credit cards accepted.
Tickets can also be purchased
at the door.
100% of ticket proceeds
benefit Boston Children’s Hosiptal
Please note: Due to liability issues, children younger
than age 11 will not be admitted.
PARKING
Parking for Design Home 2014 visitors
is located on True Road just steps away
from the home.
For directions and
more information visit
bostonmagazine.com/designhome
Above: Benjamin Moore, Jewett Farms + Co.,
Landry & Arcari Rugs and Carpeting, NOW
Interior Design Studios, The Walsingham Gallery
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G REEN
STO RY
his fall, Boston magazine’s Design
Home 2014 presents a concept at the
forefront of ecological innovation—a
net zero-energy house. The 2,400-square-foot,
single-family home in Salisbury, MA, is a
newly built modular construction that features
energy-efficient
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building techniques and
systems, as well as eco-friendly fi
finishes and
furnishings. As a net zero-energy structure, it
will generate as much renewable energy as it
consumes each year.
Homeowners Natalie and Tom Treat, along
with Ridgeview Construction, National Grid,
and Boston Children’s Hospital, have
partnered with Design Home to help promote
awareness of energy-efficient
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design while
raising money for Boston Children’s Hospital.
For the first time, Design Home, now in its
10th year, worked with real life residents to
create its showcase from the ground up. Once
Design Home closes its month of tours,
Natalie and Tom Treat will move into their new
home and embark on net zero-energy living.
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Top: Adorna, Benjamin Moore, Coastal Windows & Exteriors, Dayton Home,
Jewett Farms + Co., Landry & Arcari Rugs and Carpeting, Newburyport
Lighting Company, The Walsingham Gallery
Featured Below: Coastal Windows & Exteriors,
Corliss Landscape & Irrigation, The Lincoln Motor Company,
Mitsubishi Electric Cooling & Heating, Newburyport Lighting Company,
SunBug Solar, Winter Hill General Contractor, Inc.
his fall, Boston magazine’s Design Home 2014 presents a
concept at the forefront of ecological innovation—a net zeroenergy house. The 2,400-square-foot, single-family home in
Salisbury, MA, is a
newly built modular construction that features energy-effiffi
cient building techniques and systems, as well as eco-friendly
finishes and furnishings. As a net zero-energy structure, it will
generate as much renewable energy as it consumes each year.
Homeowners Natalie and Tom Treat, along with Ridgeview
Construction, National Grid, and Boston Children’s Hospital,
have
partnered with Design Home to help promote awareness of
energy-efficient
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design while
raising money for Boston Children’s Hospital. For the fi
first
time, Design Home, now in its
10th year, worked with real life residents to
create its showcase from the ground up. Once Design Home
closes its month of tours,
Natalie and Tom Treat will move into their new home and
embark on net zero-energy living.
Featured on this Page: Tom and Natalie Treat. Adorna, The Bath Showcase,
Benjamin Moore, Coastal Windows & Exteriors, Dayton Home, Jewett Farms + Co.,
Landry & Arcari Rugs and Carpeting, Montes Marble & Granite, Newburyport Lighting
Company, State Street Discount, The Walsingham Gallery, Wegmans, XFINITY
effi
fficient homes available on the market, and certainly those
in their price range, were few and far between. Retrofitting
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would have been cost prohibitive, so instead, they decided to
purchase land and build what they wanted from scratch.
THE STORY BEHIND THE HOMEOWNERS
When Natalie and Tom Treat decided to leave Somerville for
less urban surroundings, they knew they wanted to pursue
not only a quieter, more rural existence, but one that would
minimize their carbon footprint. Tom manages IT for Boston
MedFlight, a nonprofit
fi organization that provides emergency
scene response and emergency interfacility transfer, and
Natalie works in public policy outreach for Northeast Energy
Effi
fficiency Partnerships, a nonprofi
fit that coordinates energy
effi
fficiency and market transformation eff
fforts. During their
initial search, the couple quickly realized that truly energy-
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To that end, the Treats worked with BrightBuilt Home, a line
of modular, high-performance, low-energy homes designed
by Kaplan Thompson Architects. This allowed the couple
to specify exactly what they wanted in terms of design and
sustainability, at an attainable price.
“There are many ways to live more energy efficiently,”
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says
Natalie. “We want to be living proof that it can be done
successfully, and show how it can affect
ff community initiatives
and overall policy.” She adds, “We want our home to be a lab
where people can learn from what we’ve implemented.”
INNOVATIONS ALIGNED WITH
BOSTON CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL
That Design Home benefits Boston Children’s Hospital, with
its focus on innovations in pediatric health care, cemented
the Treat’s desire to lend their efforts and future home. In
the early stages of the project, the couple learned that
Natalie’s niece, who lives in a neighboring town, would
need treatment at Boston Children’s Hospital. As they started
to meet others in the community, they heard multiple stories
about how Boston Children’s Hospital had positively
impacted their neighbor’s lives.
The Treats’ desire to promote cross-pollination of ideas
and practices among homeowners, building and design
professionals, and utility companies, complements the
Hospital’s “Taking on Tomorrow” pediatric innovation
summit. The summit, scheduled for October 30-31 at Boston’s
Seaport World Trade Center, fosters collaboration across
academia and healthcare to develop best practices and
solutions in a technologically advanced world.
Panel discussions and presentations will range from “Rare
Diseases: Lessons from the path less chosen” to “Mobile and
Digital Health: Health care everywhere.” The summit will
also feature an “Innovation Tank” modeled on the television
show “Shark Tank,” through which venture capitalists and
clinicians will offer input on pitches from entrepreneurs
seeking investments for innovative pediatric care solutions.
“All of the pieces fit together,” says Natalie. “Our interests
meshed perfectly with the mission of Boston Children’s
Hospital and Design Home.”
PROMOTING ENERGY EFFICIENCY
AWARENESS WITH NATIONAL GRID
In the interest of spreading awareness among Massachusetts
residents about increasing energy efficiency and decreasing
the cost of running their homes, National Grid has partnered
Featured on this Page: Benjamin Moore, Landry & Arcari Rugs and Carpeting, Mitsubishi Electric
Cooling & Heating, Newburyport Lighting Company, Red Bird Trading Co., XFINITY
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Opportunity for zero percent loans to install
energy-efficient
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home improvements
Incentive of up to $2,000 toward the installation of
insulation upgrades
Mail-in rebate of up to $500 for energy-efficient
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air-conditioning systems and air-source heat pumps,
and up to $750 for the installation of energy-efficient
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heat pump water heaters
Mail-in rebates for qualifying refrigerators and freezers, and
ENERGY STAR® certifi
fied washing machines,
air-conditioners and dehumidifiers
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BUILDING THE HOME WITH
RIDGEVIEW CONSTRUCTION
Tim Opgenorth, Project Manager at Ridgeview Construction,
oversaw the building of the Treats’ home, which involved
configuring
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the modules and executing the overall design vision and net zero-energy mission.
Featured on this Page: Benjamin Moore, Coastal Windows & Exteriors,
Corliss Landscape & Irrigation, Newburyport Lighting Company,
Winter Hill General Contractor, Inc., XFINITY
with Design Home to off
ffer tips, not just for the Treats, but for
the entire community.
ffers the following recommendations to cut
National Grid off
energy expenses:
Install solar panels to off
ffset electricity from
the utility company
Seal attics and chimneys against air leaks
Opt for a high-efficiency
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water heater
Upgrade to more efficient
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boiler or furnace
Switch to programmable thermostats to control
unnecessary heating and cooling
Screw aerators into faucets and use low-flow
fl
showerheads to conserve water
The National Grid website outlines energy efficiency
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programs available through Mass Save. Rebates, services,
and incentives include:
Free in-home energy assessments, customized
money-saving recommendations and no-cost air sealing
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“While the design and choice of materials are important, it’s
the details of how a house is put together that’s crucial,” says
Opgenorth. “Every aspect requires specific
fi preparations. The
details may not be apparent, but they’re what ensure that a
house performs as it was designed to.”
Those details include various building materials and
methods, such as orienting the building for maximum solar
gain, efficiently
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installing windows, and installing the house
insulation to secure a tight thermal envelope. Ridgeview
Construction incorporated three types of insulation here:
Nontoxic, dense-pack cellulose insulation between the studs;
soy-based spray foam in the attic; and rigid, foil-wrapped foam
board on the exterior walls.
In order to qualify for an ENERGY STAR®, and a New
Construction with ENERGY STAR® rebate, a certified
fi Home
Energy Rating System (HERS) examiner will assess the home’s
energy effi
fficiency. Insulation levels, window effi
fficiency, solar orientation, air leakage, and heating and cooling system
effi
fficiency will all be evaluated. The lower the value, the better. An
index of zero indicates that the building uses no
purchased energy.
ENERGY-EFFICIENT SYSTEMS AND APPLIANCES
Ridgeview Construction also put the home’s mechanical
systems in place. These are the elements required for a home
to function in the modern world, and in this case, function in
the most energy-efficient
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manner possible.
The home is outfitted
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with these energy-effi
fficient components
and systems:
Sunbug Solar panels on the roof will generate at least
as much power as the home uses each year
Triple-pane argon windows by Coastal Windows & Exteriors reduce solar gain from the sun in summer and prevent
heat from escaping in winter
Ductless electric heat pumps by Mitsubishi Electric
Cooling & Heating will heat and cool each room
individually, costing half as much as oil and one third
less than natural gas
The heat pump water heater has lower operating costs than
conventional storage water heaters
Electric radiant floor mats with Wi-Fi thermostats, used in
the upstairs bathrooms, are an energy-saving alternative to
baseboard heaters
An electric circuit monitor will gather data about how
much electricity the home consumes (lighting, appliances,
etc.), so the homeowners can analyze where to cut back
and where waste might be occurring
Energy-effi
fficient appliances and fixtures include:
ENERGY STAR® appliances in the kitchen
ENERGY STAR® dryer and energy-efficient
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washer by
Samsung
Kohler dual flush toilets and low-fl
flow, flow volume faucets
from The Bath Showcase
Energy-efficient
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LED lights throughout the house, supplied
by Newburyport Lighting Company
GOING GREEN WITH THE FINISHING TOUCHES
This year’s Design Home Design Coordinator is
Lisa Wasserman Sivan, a Brookline, MA-based Interior
Architect and Designer who believes deeply in eco-conscious
design, particularly when it comes to scale. “The greenest
thing people could do,” she says, “is cut down square footage
and live in smaller spaces.”
Sivan worked closely with the Treats to choose interior
finishes, determine the home’s color palette, and devise the
kitchen layout and cabinetry plan. While Design Home
sponsors provide the furniture and accessories for the
duration of the event, the home’s more permanent features,
such as flooring, paint colors, plumbing fixtures and
cabinetry, remain. Sivan says, “Unlike most show houses,
Featured on this Page: Benjamin Moore, Coastal Windows & Exteriors,
Corliss Landscape & Irrigation, Dayton Home, Newburyport Lighting Company,
Mitsubishi Electric Cooling & Heating, Winter Hill General Contractor, Inc. XFINITY
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EXTERIO R
TO PURCHASE TICKETS VISIT: WWW.BOSTONMAGAZINE.COM/DESIGNHOME
EN TRY
The home’s entry serves as both the formal and informal access point, for guests and groceries. That it’s multifunctional means it
must easily service everyday needs, like pulling on boots—done stylishly from the reclaimed antique wood bench with sleek acrylic
legs crafted by Ray Bachand of 60nobscot Home—as well as that it cleans up nicely for company. The welcoming space sets the
tone for the home’s overall relaxed vibe. The space is bathed in light from multiple angles, thanks to the energy-efficient,
ffi
triple
paned argon windows from Coastal Windows & Exteriors, who provided all the windows in the home. The Walsingham Gallery
in Newburyport provided the artwork, often done by local artists depicting local subjects, throughout the home. A contemplative
painting hangs over the highly fi
figured mahogany console table on curvilinear steel base, also by 60nobscot Home. Sunlight
streams through the cut in the family room wall. It also allows one to see straight through to the other side of the house, expanding
the feel of what’s actually a modest sized space. Gray slate tile fl
flooring bridges the exterior and interior and requires minimum
maintenance. A mid-century handspun, un-dyed wool runner from Landry & Arcari Rugs and Carpeting, who provided rugs for
every room, adds subtle gradations of color and warmth.
Front Entry: 60nobscot Home, Adorna, Benjamin Moore, Coastal Windows & Exteriors,
Landry & Arcari Rugs and Carpeting, Newburyport Lighting Company, NOW Interior Design Studios,
The Walsingham Gallery, XFINITY
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P OW D E R R O O M
This petite powder room packs a punch with a bold sage
meets chartreuse tone called “Wasabi” by Benjamin Moore.
Brookline-based workroom Adorna, which specializes in
couture window treatments, fabricated the multicolor chevron
print Roman shade out of fabric supplied by Dayton Home,
as was the case for the window treatments throughout. The
homeowners worked closely with The Bath Showcase to
choose sinks and toilets that are simultaneously good looking,
aff
ffordable, and eco-friendly. A narrow pedestal sink is pretty
and plenty large, but still doesn’t impede the view out the window. A richly colored painting from The Walsingham Gallery
picks up the blue in the slate floor, while its gold-toned frame
echoes the triangular brass table from Dayton Home. The
table adds a hint of glamour and shine, contrasting nicely
with the textured rattan accessories. Pretty boxes of handmade, chemical free goat milk soap, provided by Wegmans,
are a treat.
Powder Room: Adorna, The Bath Showcase, Benjamin Moore, Coastal
Windows & Exteriors, Dayton Home, Newburyport Lighting Company,
The Walsingham Gallery, Wegmans
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Living Room: Adorna, Benjamin Moore,
Coastal Windows & Exteriors, Dayton Home,
Jewett Farms + Co., Landry & Arcari Rugs and Carpeting,
Newburyport Lighting Company, State Street Discount,
The Walsingham Gallery, XFINITY
LI VI N G ROOM
Like the entry, the family room serves a dual function. As the home’s central gathering place, it’s where the
couple entertains and curls up to watch TV. The centerpiece of the room, decorated by Lynn Dayton with
pieces from her Wellesley shop, Dayton Home, is an earth- and jewel-toned rug from Landry & Arcari Rugs
and Carpeting that’s made from repurposed silk saris. The rug sits atop reclaimed wood fl
flooring, which run
throughout the first floor. Supplied by Jewett Farms + Co., the heavily grained slats came from old barns and
mills, complete with character-rich wormholes, and look gorgeous offset
ff against maize colored walls.
Balancing livability and luxury, Dayton outfitted
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the space with a plush yet tailored neutral sofa under a trio
of windows by Coastal Windows & Exteriors, and a pair of curvy swivel chairs in a bark-colored nubby linen.
Depending on what’s happening in the room, the chairs can orient towards the sofa or the television, which
has cable by XFINITY. Natural linen draperies, fabricated by Adorna, have a playful embroidered pattern,
and throw pillows add texture and a verdant touch to the ensemble. A wood stove keeps things cozy in
wintertime, while the oil-rubbed bronze finish ceiling fan from Newburyport Lighting Company, which
supplied the fixtures throughout the home, helps to circulate air through the room.
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D I N I NG ROOM
A saturated seascape from The Walsingham Gallery punctuates the
golden wall between the family room and dining room, which are
effectively
ff
tied together by color. A gracious bay window by Coastal
Windows & Exteriors looks out to the side yard, framed by full-length
linen draperies embroidered with tropical leaves in a palette that echoes
that of the living room rug. Like the other window coverings, they are
sheer enough to let in light, but still provide privacy. The dining room is
open to the kitchen, and serves as the couple’s main eating area. Under
the chandelier, a swirl of wrought iron from Newburyport Lighting
Company, the polished wood pedestal table from Dayton Home is
casual enough for everyday, as seen here, or can be dressed up with fi
fine
china. Generously sized upholstered chairs add a geometric punch.
Under foot is a 1930’s Persian Tabriz rug. Originally a traditional piece,
the rug was too worn out to reweave, so Landry & Arcari Rugs and
Carpeting had the pile sheared down to the rug’s foundation, imbuing
ffectively
it with an almost contemporary appearance, and eff
extending its life.
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Dining Room: Adorna, Benjamin Moore, Coastal Windows & Exteriors, Dayton Home, Jewett
Farms + Co., Landry & Arcari Rugs and Carpeting, Mitsubishi Electric Cooling &
Heating, Newburyport Lighting Company, The Walsingham Gallery, XFINITY
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Kitchen: Adorna, The Bath Showcase, Benjamin Moore, Coastal Windows & Exteriors,
Dayton Home, Jewett Farms + Co., Landry & Arcari Rugs and Carpeting, Montes Marble & Granite,
Newburyport Lighting Company, State Street Discount, The Walsingham Gallery, Wegmans, XFINITY
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KI TCHEN
In addition to supplying the home’s hardwood fl
flooring, Jewett Farms + Co. custom designed and built
the Shaker style walnut cabinetry in the kitchen, which is stocked full of groceries from family-owned
supermarket, Wegmans. Beautiful craftsmanship was essential, since the kitchen is open to the dining room,
separated only by a peninsula. After many design iterations, the current plan, which worked with
predetermined window, plumbing, and venting locations, was the most effi
fficient, off
ffering maximum
storage and prep space. The homeowners, who wanted a countertop with a natural look and feel, chose
soapstone, supplied by Montes Marble & Granite. Rather than a full-on backsplash, the granite extends several
inches up the wall, keeping the design clean and simple. The faucet, from The Bath Showcase is equally
streamlined. Recessed LED lighting from Newburyport Lighting Company, which is installed throughout the
house, is augmented with pendants that hang over the island and sink. The clear cylindrical fixtures
fi
provide
extra light without taking up any visual space, helping to keep the room light and airy. Upholstered stools
give the couple a comfortable place to perch for a quick bite, and a system provided by XFINITY lets the
homeowners monitor security concerns, as well as energy use issues, such as the thermostats and lights.
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SCREENED PORCH
The homeowners added a screened porch to the back of the home, which is nestled alongside a thicket of tall, leafy trees. That,
along with the cathedral beadboard ceiling, left charmingly bare, creates a woodsy cabin vibe. Since the porch opens off
ff the
dining room, it could have easily functioned as an adjunct eating area, but instead, they opted to use it as auxiliary seating on
the main floor. This three-season room is furnished with an indoor/outdoor basket weave sectional, topped with comfortable
neutral color cushions, and matching coff
ffee table from Yankee Fireplace.
Porch: Landry & Arcari Rugs and Carpeting, Newburyport Lighting Company, Yankee Fireplace
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PAT I O & L A N DS CA P I N G
Erik Swanson of Corliss Landscape & Irrigation created a low maintenance, relatively
drought-resistant landscaping plan for the property, in keeping with the home’s energy
efficient mission. The scheme boasts a good mix of foliage textures, along with a phased
bloom cycle, so there will always be at least a couple of flowering plants on display from
spring through fall. Plantings, all from Corliss Brothers Garden Center and Nursery,
include Kousa Dogwood and Purple-Leaf Sand Cherry trees, as well as multiple types
of hydrangeas. The rear washed peastone patio is low maintenance, enhanced with
flowerbeds planted with dwarf lilac bushes.
Patio: Coastal Windows & Exteriors,
Corliss Landscape & Irrigation, Wegmans,
Winter Hill General Contractor, Inc., XFINITY,
Yankee Fireplace
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M AST ER BEDROO M SU I TE
Surprisingly large-scale pieces populate the master bedroom, turning a modest sized room into a chic showplace. Kerry
Vaughan of Red Bird Trading Co., who decorated the room, used a statement making, grasscloth-covered four-poster bed as
its centerpiece. A diamond quilted linen coverlet and white linens on the Tempur-Pedic mattress keeps the palette perfectly
pared down, while a locally made linen throw with velvet backing, along with mohair and velvet throw pillows add texture and
a touch of color. Lacquered nightstands and a console with gold hardware add gloss and shine, and lampshades, custom made
in Maine from marbleized paper, keep the scheme interesting. A narrow grasscloth covered console table doubles as a vanity,
accessorized with a swirly distressed wood mirror. Grounded by a wool and silk rib rug in a lustrous gray from Landry &
Arcari Rugs and Carpeting, the room seems to expand beyond its walls, thanks to a large expanse of window dressed simply
with wooden blinds from Adorna and gauzy fl
floor length drapes. White and wood tones continue in the master bath with a
textural mirror and white subway tiles. Gray veined stone from Montes Marble & Granite tops the Shaker style walnut vanity
by Jewett Farms + Co. Elegantly swooping sink and shower fixtures from The Bath Showcase and similarly curved sconces from
Newburyport Lighting Company add a feminine touch.
Master Bedroom: Adorna, Benjamin Moore, Coastal Windows & Exteriors, Jewett Farms + Co., Landry & Arcari Rugs and Carpeting,
Mitsubishi Electric Cooling & Heating, Newburyport Lighting Company, Red Bird Trading Co., Tempur-Pedic, The Walsingham Gallery
Master Bathroom: Adorna, The Bath Showcase, Benjamin Moore, Coastal Windows & Exteriors, Jewett Farms + Co., Landry & Arcari Rugs and Carpeting,
Montes Marble & Granite, Newburyport Lighting Company, Red Bird Trading Co., The Walsingham Gallery, Wegmans
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GUEST B E D R O O M
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K ID’S BEDROOM
The child’s bedroom is playful, but unexpected, done in a sophisticated palette of black
and white. Designed by Emily Lacouture of Now Interior Design Studios, the room
radiates a youthful energy, thanks to the melding of geometric patterning with animal motifs.
The black and white upholstered headboard with globally inspired markings works for any age
or gender, making it unnecessary to seek out new furniture as the child grows. The
handmade patchwork quilt with animal spine pattern provides a stark contrast, while
speckled bedding, bolster pillow, and curtain tiebacks add interest within smaller scale.
Textural elements from nature, including a locally made, chainsaw art, stump side table, and
recycled sheep fur footstool, soften the eff
ffect, as does the vegetable-dyed rug with palm leaf
design from Landry & Arcari Rugs and Carpeting. On the other side of the room, a leggy
black console defi
fies the often too sweet formula for children’s furniture, and can be used
anywhere in the house if design schemes change. An abstract cityscape by a Boston artist
infuses a sense of fairy tale-like wonderment. Its multihued color-blocking is echoed in
ffe made out of flip flops
the room’s pièce de résistance—a life size sculpture of a baby giraff
retrieved and recycled from the beaches of Kenya.
Kid’s Bedroom: Adorna, Benjamin Moore, Coastal Windows & Exteriors, Jewett Farms + Co., Landry & Arcari Rugs
and Carpeting, Mitsubishi Electric Cooling & Heating, Newburyport Lighting Company, Now Interior Design Studios,
Tempur-Pedic, The Walsingham Gallery
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FA M I LY BATHR O O M
The children’s room and guest room share the spa-like blue and white bathroom that opens off
ff the upstairs hall. Despite its
small size, it works hard, thanks to the space saving vanity from The Bath Showcase. Its bottom drawer and storage shelf
supplement the narrow linen closet next to the shower, which is just the right size for towels and toiletry essentials. A window,
covered by a simple linen shade fabricated by Adorna lets in plenty of light but still maintains privacy. Accessories from
NOW Interior Design Studios, such as the rattan mirror and aqua striped Turkish towel reinforce the bath’s coastal vibe,
as does the landscape painting from The Walsingham Gallery.
Family Bathroom: Adorna, The Bath Showcase, Benjamin Moore, Coastal Windows & Exteriors, Jewett
Farms + Co., Landry & Arcari Rugs and Carpeting, Newburyport Lighting Company, NOW Interior Design Studios,
The Walsingham Gallery, Wegmans
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O FFI C E
These days, a home office
ffi is a necessary amenity; luckily the plans were able to accommodate a sliver of a study. The wall
color, Benjamin Moore “Toasted Sesame,” ties the room to the public spaces below. Landry & Arcari Rugs and Carpeting’s
vintage Moroccan Berber wool rug, woven in tones of saffron
ff
and hazelnut by nomads in the Atlas Mountains, renders the
room enveloping and warm. Of course, it is also highly functional, furnished with a custom built modular piece crafted by
Ray Bachand of 60nobscot Home that spans the entire wall. Heftier than what one might expect in such a narrow room, it
ffice suite, handmade out of
establishes the study as a destination that can hold its own despite its size. The all inclusive offi
black walnut and cherry, has a live edge writing desk, asymmetric bookcase, and credenza with figured crotch grain door
panels. Art from The Walsingham Gallery infuses a spot of sudden color and a stone-studded, walnut clock designed by
Ray Bachand of 60nobscot Home and master goldsmith Erin Boyce, adds an elegant touch.
Office: 60nobscot Home, Adorna, Benjamin Moore, Coastal Windows & Exteriors, Jewett Farms + Co., Landry & Arcari Rugs and
Carpeting, Newburyport Lighting Company, NOW Interior Design Studios, The Walsingham Gallery, XFINITY
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L AU ND RY
Laundry: 60nobscot Home, Adorna, Benjamin Moore, Coastal
Windows & Exteriors, Jewett Farms + Co., Landry & Arcari Rugs
and Carpeting, Newburyport Lighting Company, Samsung,
The Walsingham Gallery, Wegmans
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Loft: Benjamin Moore, Coastal Windows & Exteriors, Landry & Arcari Rugs and
Carpeting, Mitsubishi Electric Cooling & Heating, Newburyport Lighting Company,
Red Bird Trading Co., The Walsingham Gallery, XFINITY
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LOF T
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L A N D RY & A RCA R I
RU G S A N D CA RP E TI NG
With an airy showroom in downtown Boston, a location in Salem, and a brand new one in Framingham, Landry & Arcari Rugs
and Carpeting is Boston’s most esteemed dealer of oriental rugs. The company, which was established back in 1938, imports
antique rugs from far-reaching regions. They also design and manufacture new hand-knotted and woven ones, with both
traditional and contemporary designs, including custom designs and harder to fi
find oversize pieces. The Boston showroom
also carries broadloom wall-to-wall carpeting and area rugs, and clients can take rugs and carpet samples home on approval
from either location.
As a member of GoodWeave, an international nonprofi
fit organization devoted to building schools and programs that give
children back their childhoods by ending child labor in the handmade carpet industry in South Asia, Landry & Arcari Rugs and
Carpeting is a company committed to fair business practices and environmentally conscious practices. For Design Home, Jerry
Arcari chose rugs that adhered to the home’s “green” bent, including vintage, upcycled, and vegetable-dyed examples. Aiming
for area rugs that would enhance the modest size of the rooms and not overtake the other furnishings and accessories, the home
showcases a wide array of designs.
In the family room, Landry & Arcari Rugs and Carpeting’s vibrant rug was the starting point for the overall design. The
spectacular, upcycled piece is made out of old silk saris from India. The saris were cut lengthwise, re-colored with vegetable
dye, then woven in the same manner as a conventional oriental rug. The result is an earthy abstract ikat pattern with a rich
sheen, a contemporary feel, and plethora of inherited history.
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SU N BUG
SOLAR
Somerville-based SunBug Solar
off
ffers solar energy consulting and
installation of solar energy products.
The company supplied 27
“Sunpower” panels to the roof of
Design Home. When the system
generates more power than the
Treats need, the excess will be sent
to the energy grid. If the panels are
not generating enough, the home
will feed off
ff the grid. It is expected
that these solar panels will generate
as much power as the home will use
annually. Solar panels can qualify
homeowners for rebates and tax
credits. SunBug can analyze your
home or business and advise you
on such rebates, as well as projected
energy savings. The Treats expect to
have saved enough on energy bills
to compensate for the cost of their
panels within four to five years.
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J EWET T FA RMS + CO.
Jewett Farms + Co. specializes in reclaimed flooring, custom cabinetry, and soapstone fabrication. Run by Matthew Lord
and Mike Myers out of an old factory that manufactured woodworking equipment in the 1890s, the business is
committed to quality craftsmanship and sustainable business practices. The company sources sustainably grown, regionally
milled hardwoods, and uses formaldehyde free veneer core materials and water based finishes. They are moving
towards a zero-waste facility and donate all saw dust and wood waste to local farms, making them a natural partner for this
year’s Design Home.
Jewett Farms + Co. sources timber from barns and factories due to be demolished. Salvage crews remove all usable wood
from the sites, including siding, beams, floors, doors, and window frames. After removing nails, boards are warehoused until
needed, then kiln dried and manufactured into floor planks. The Treats chose reclaimed antique re-sawn oak flooring for the
main level. This wood has been milled to remove the aged surface and create a consistent appearance, with subtle cracks and
insect holes. For the second level, the Treats went with live sawn old growth white oak, which boasts tight grain and natural
weathering, devoid of nail or saw marks.
Jewett Farms + Co. also designed and built the custom kitchen cabinetry and vanities in the upstairs bathrooms. For the
kitchen, the Treats chose a mix of frameless and inset style walnut cabinets with flat
fl panel doors. In addition to a spice
pullout, there’s an extra deep and tall pantry cabinet. The peninsula has custom panels to lend the feel of furniture, and
all of the pieces are finished with a non-toxic, water-borne urethane finish.
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T H E LIN COLN MOTO R CO MPANY
Parked in the front drive are two Lincoln vehicles
including the Lincoln MKZ Hybrid sedan. Where
others charge a premium for hybrid technology, the
2014 MKZ Hybrid is competitively priced with its
gas-powered sibling, and boasts the same level of
standard features, including adaptive suspension
that uses sensors that allows the car to adjust to road
conditions in milliseconds. The all-new MKC
utility vehicle, also featured at Design Home 2014,
starts at just $33,995*, handles a multitude of terrains
surely and smoothly, and is spacious enough to
comfortably seat fi
five passengers and their
belongings. Off
ffered with a choice of turbocharged
powertrains and intuitive driver-assist technologies,
this is Lincoln’s first small luxury crossover.
*2015 MKC FWD Premiere Group $33,995 MSRP. Excludes tax,
title, and license fees. Destination fees included. See dealer for their price.
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TE MP U R -P E D I C
Tempur-Pedic provided TEMPUR-Cloud® mattresses in all three
bedrooms of this year’s Design Home. The company’s proprietary
TEMPUR material adapts to body temperature, weight, and shape
for personalized comfort and support. As it conforms to the body,
the TEMPUR material minimizes pressure points, and greatly
reduces motion transfer. The TEMPUR-Cloud® collection
combines the adaptive support your body needs with the feel of a
soft mattress. The TEMPUR-Cloud Prima is topped with a thick
layer of extra-soft TEMPUR material for responsive support and
body-conforming comfort, as well as a moisture-wicking, cool-tothe-touch SmartClimate System. The TEMPUR-Cloud Supreme
offers
ff more pillow-y softness, more adaptive support, and more
exclusive TEMPUR material to respond to one’s unique shape,
weight, and temperature. It also off
ffers a removable EasyRefresh™
Top Cover and the cool-to-the-touch SmartClimate™ System.
The TEMPUR-Contour™ Elite delivers the full-body support of
TEMPUR material in a firmer feel. This model includes the new
EasyRefresh™ Top Cover and SmartClimate™ System as well. The
TEMPUR-UP™ FOUNDATION provides a range of ergonomic
positions for watching TV, reading, or working on a laptop.
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COASTAL
W INDOWS &
EXTERIORS
Coastal Windows & Exteriors’ insulated glass windows
are made with multiple-layer, low-emissivity glass that
keeps rooms at optimal comfort levels, while simultaneously helping to reduce heating and cooling costs.
In summer, the glass helps block unwanted ultraviolet
flects long wave infrared radiation that
radiation and defl
makes rooms hot. In the winter, the windows allow warm
solar rays in, while helping to prevent heat from escaping. In addition to saving on energy bills and reducing the consumption of fossil fuels, homeowners who
incorporate energy effi
fficient windows may be eligible for
utility rebates or tax credits.
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Sleeping positions include the ability to lightly elevate one’s head
to help alleviate snoring and congestion from seasonal allergies or
head colds. It includes a remote control with backlit buttons that is
available in a split design for dual control too.
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X FI NIT Y
The XFINITY Home security
system focuses on matters of
security, control, and energy. It
provides 24/7 professional
monitoring on a secure network,
remote live video monitoring inside
and out, and the ability to arm and
disarm remotely, along with realtime text and email alerts when
doors and windows are open. Plus,
safety is virtually guaranteed with
fire, carbon monoxide, and flood and
leak monitoring. Smart home energy
management allows remote lighting
and thermostat control, and the
EcoSaver feature learns the family’s
heating and cooling preferences,
then programs itself to help save
energy (and money), while
simultaneously ensuring comfort.
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WEG M ANS
Wegmans, a family-owned supermarket that
operates in seven states, will be opening its third
Massachusetts location on October 26, 2014 at
7 a.m. in Burlington. Wegmans provided food
items in the Design Home kitchen pantry and
cupboards, and toiletries in the bathroom sinks,
tubs, and linen closet, plus cleaning supplies
in the laundry room. Wegmans brand products
include gluten-free items, Italian classics, organic
goods, and cost-eff
ffective family packs. This
year, Wegmans was awarded Fortune magazine’s
distinction of being one of “100 Best Companies
To Work For.” At the conclusion of the Design
Home 2014 project, Wegmans will be donating
all products to Boston Children’s Hospital.
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T HE BATH
S HOWCA SE
The Bath Showcase, part of Peabody Supply Company,
which has 8 showrooms in the region, provided
plumbing and bath fixtures for this year’s Design Home.
In the master bathroom, the company installed a Kohler
Moxie showerhead with wireless speakers, allowing
users to stream music or radio. An embedded portable
wireless speaker pairs with Bluetooth®-enabled devices
to deliver high-quality audio to the shower. Moxie is
easy to install and use; the wireless speaker pops out
for recharging, and securely pops back in for use while
showering. You can even take it with you as a wireless
speaker to use in any room, or on the go. As for the
showerhead itself, the Moxie generates a full-coverage,
revitalizing spray.
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D E SI G N HO M E 2 0 14 SU P P O RT E RS
We w ou l d li ke to tha nk the men and women and t he following companie s
who helped make Design Home 2014 possible.
A.O. Smith
Ashland City, TN
Montes Marble & Granite
Plaistow, NH
Advanced Building Analysis
Amesbury, MA
Nuheat
Richmond, BC Canada
BrightBuilt Home
Portland, ME
PowerWise
Blue Hill, ME
De Leon Wood Flooring
Lynn, MA
Real Quality Painting
New Durham, NH
Granite State Electrical Services
Manchester, NH
Salem Five Bank
Salem, MA
Innovative Realty
Londonderry, NH
Samsung Electronics America
Pine Brook NH
Lamy Flooring
Wolfeboro Falls, NH
State Street Discount
Portsmouth, NH
Mitsubishi Electric
Suwanee, GA
SunBug Solar
Somerville, MA
Winter Hill GC
North Reading, MA
Special thanks to the town of Salisbury and the amazing town officials who
worked tirelessly to ensure this project was a success, not only for us but for the
neighbors and people of Salisbury: Freeman Condon, Police Chief Thomas Fowler,
Neil Harrington, Christine Lindberg, Jack Morris, Amanda and David Schiappa.
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D ESI GN HOME 2 0 14 SP O NSO R
AND PA RTN ER DI R EC TO RY
PARTNERS:
S P O N S O RS :
Boston magazine
617.262.9700
bostonmagazine.com/designhome
60nobscot Home
978.440.8066
60nobscot.com
Corliss Landscape & Irrigation
978.356.4224
corlisslandscaping.com
Boston Children’s Hospital
617.355.6000
childrenshospital.org
Adorna
617.734.7813
adorna.us
Dayton Home
781.722.1630
dayton-home.com
Ridgeview Construction
603.303.7206
greenbuildernh.com
The Bath Showcase
978.532.2200
thebathshowcase.com
Jewett Farms + Co.
Dover, NH: 603.516.1620
jewettfarms.com
* Boston location coming soon
Benjamin Moore
benjaminmoore.com
Lisa Wasserman Sivan
Architectural and
Interior Design
lisawassermansivan.com
Coastal Windows & Exteriors
978.304.0495
mycoastalwindows.com
Landry & Arcari Rugs and Carpeting
Boston: 617.399.6500
Framingham: 978.744.5909
Salem: 978.744.5909
landryandarcari.com
The Lincoln Motor Company
lincoln.com
Mitsubishi Electric Cooling & Heating
mehvac.com
Montes Marble & Granite
603.378.9292
montesmarble.com
National Grid
www1.nationalgridus.com/CorporateHub
Newburyport Lighting Company
978.499.9777
newburyportlighting.com
NOW Interior Design Studios
978.369.8387
nowinteriordesignstudios.com
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TOP SIX MOVING TIPS
FOR THOSE PLANNING A MOVE
FROM MARATHON MOVING CO.
1
Marathon Moving Co.
781.437.7595
marathonmoving.com
Red Bird Trading Co.
978.462.5566
redbirdtrading.com
State Street Discount
800.242.1519
statestreetdiscount.com
SunBug Solar
617.500.3938
sunbugsolar.com
Tempur-Pedic
tempurpedic.com
The Walsingham Gallery
978.499.4411
walsinghamgallery.com
Wegmans
Chestnut Hill: 617.762.2000
Northborough: 508.936.1900
wegmans.com
* Burlington and Westwood
locations coming soon
XFINITY
1.800.XFINITY
comcast.com
Yankee Fireplace & Grill City
Arundel, ME: 207.467.8130
Middleton: 978.774.1621
yankeefireplace.com
fi
FIND A REPUTABLE MOVER: We suggest you research moving companies prior to contacting one directly. Try getting
direct referrals from your realtor, mortgage broker, co-workers, or neighbors. You can look
online for help in vetting movers. Sites such as the BBB, Angie’s List, and Yelp can be
good resources, but you should avoid sites that allow companies to contact you and/or
off
ffer to provide quotes from multiple moving companies.
2
PLAN AHEAD: We suggest contacting a mover 12-20 weeks prior to your move date. This will allow you
time to schedule an in-home estimate with multiple fi
firms, receive and review quotes,
and then schedule with the mover of your choice. 3
DECLUTTER: Don’t try to pack as you declutter. Go through your entire home including storage areas
and identify the items you won’t need at your new
w home. This will allow you to start early
so there’s plenty of time to set up pick-ups or drop-off
ffs to charities, friends, family,
consignment stores, or the dump. You may find great joy in finding a second home
for your things! It can reduce your tax bill and moving costs.
4
BE PREPARED: If you are packing by yourself, give yourself enough time. Start in the storage areas or
least used rooms in your home. Use professional packing materials and watch tutorial
videos online to learn tips from the pros. If you’ve hired your mover to pack as well,
you should go through the areas they will be packing to remove personal papers,
currency, and jewelry. These items generally aren’t covered by moving
insurance so it’s best if they can be moved by you. 5
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS: Don’t forget to have a plan to dispose of or transport your hazardous materials. Paints,
flammables, and combustibles are not transportable in a moving van. This includes fuel
in mowers, the gas grille tank, and many cleaning supplies. Try to identify these items
and discard at a proper facility, or keep enough room in your personal vehicle to move.
6
BE THERE: It’s always preferable for you to be there on moving day. Having your attorney represent
you at closing and having a sitter for the kids are great ways to reduce stress and keep
you focused during the move. Being there and being available to answer questions
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