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Tips from the Trade

Details Make the Design

Take a closer look at how we transformed the interior of this small Martha’s Vineyard cottage into an inviting and light filled vacation home, designed with an open plan, creatively adding value to every inch of space.

Here we showcase how the details of a space add variety and interest to a home, featuring our Scandinavian-inspired kitchen on Martha’s Vineyard. The famous designer Charles Eames said  “The details are not the details. They make the design.”  We agree.

Color: How to Use it in Your Home

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Color is a wonderful way to brighten a room, but too much can be overwhelming. Here are some ideas for creating the right amount of color in your space.

Interview of Elizabeth Swartz by the Harrington College of Design

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Elizabeth was the subject of a recent interview by the Harrington College of Design. In the interview, she discusses her career and experiences as an interior designer. “Part of what I love about design is that my day-to-day work is so varied. One day, I’m meeting with clients to discuss their dreams, ideas, budget and time […]

Interior Design to Sell Your Home

The main entrance of this White Mountain retreat designed by Boston Interior Designer Elizabeth Swartz Interiors makes a grand statement.

Spring is right around the corner, here’s some tips to help sell your home You might be hesitant to put a lot of work into interior design right before you sell your home, but a small investment of time and money can have a huge impact. Potential buyers will judge your home on how it […]

Fall 2013 Trends in Modern Furniture and Home Furnishing

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The latest trends in modern home furnishings from Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams Acclaimed home furnishings company, Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams released their Fall 2013 Collection yesterday.  The Boston Design Guide blog points out that Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams is a trendsetter in modern home furnishings and that this collection is  inspired by  “favorite moments in […]

Elizabeth Swartz attends Susanna Salk lecture at the Boston Design Center

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Susanna Salk Lecture for New England Interior Designers I recently had the opportunity to attend a presentation by Susanna Salk, design insider and writer, at the Boston Design Center.  As a regular guest on NBC’s Today Show, Susanna offers tips and information on design style for the home.  Previously she helped launch Elle Decor Magazine and […]

Cybele Susanna Salk Event Feature

Elizabeth Swartz attends Susanna Salk lecture at the Boston Design Center

Cybele Issue 2 – 2013 Susanna Salk Event feature Elizabeth Swartz was recently spotted by the Boston Design Center’s Cybele magazine at the BDC Lecture by Susanna Salk.  Susanna Salk offers tips and information on design style for the home as a regular on NBC’s The Today Show.  Susanna also helped launch Elle Decor Magazine and is […]

Design Ideas to Refresh Your Rooms

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Good advice from Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams I was completely inspired recently by a newsletter I received from the internationally acclaimed home furnishing company, Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams.  In this newsletter they pointed out the reality that a simple, decorative room redesign takes 6 – 8 weeks! While this may seem like a […]

Tricks of the Trade: Tips from VERANDA Magazine’s Seminar

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Design rules from a few of today’s dynamic designers A few weeks ago, we stopped into the Boston Design Center for a seminar hosted by one of our favorite glossy reads, VERANDA Magazine. The event featured four of today’s most dynamic designers: Richard Hallberg, Veere Grenney, Nancy Braithwaite, and Charles Spada. Here are some take-aways […]

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For over 35 years, Boston interior designer Elizabeth Swartz, ASID, has been designing elegant, inviting interiors, thoughtfully balancing function and style with creative space planning and custom details that reflect each client’s personal taste & lifestyle.

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