We got a lot of posts from our Boston/DC applicants (3 from each), and we got behind. We're going to rip through the last ones today and tomorrow. This is from our Boston finalist, Alyssa . Comment away!
Make all your fantasies come true with a visit to the Boston Design Center. A converted warehouse on Boston's waterfront is now home to 80 showrooms with 1,200 premium product lines from Ann Sacks to Zaki Rug Collection with everything from Louis XIV antiques to contemporary Asian furniture. Run your hands along the lush fabrics; be wowed by walls of colorful leather swatches; talk with experts about handmade knotted Nepalese silk rugs; but most of all be inspired...
Chairs, ottomans, and lamp from Baker Knapp & Tubbs
Mongolian shearling pillow and leather swatches from Furn & Co
Statue, lamp, and antique Chinese medicine cabinet from Artifacts Collection
Carpets from Michaelian & Kohlberg and fabric from Webster & Company
Sinks from Billie Brenner Ltd. (Faucet taps on the La Chapelle sink are by London based Barber Wilson, appointed by Queen Elizabeth II.)
The many architectural layers of the Boston Design Center
Buyer beware: prices are high but keep a look out for BDC's great biannual Red Tag sale in the spring and the fall. Head over and rub elbows with Boston's design pros. For more information: http://www.bostondesign.com/
- Alyssa
(Thanks, Alyssa!)
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Comments (7)
nice photo quality and photo choices, but it reads like a press release
Is the BDC actually open to the public? Or does one need the $275/year "Plush" membership to "rub elbows" with the designers? How useful are the 4(?) design hours that come with the membership? Some real info might have been nice (or maybe I missed it and this was just an ad?).
I'm assuming this is way out of my price range, but I'm inspired by your post to check it out to have a look for myself. Thanks!
I've wanted to buy a Chinese medicine cabinet for years. Now I know where to get it! I also love those chairs!
Thanks so much for the post!
I have to agree with particlebored. It seems intriguing but mainly because I can't figure out if I can actually just wander into a place like this. Yes, I'll probably call the place or check out the link provided. A little more info would have helped though.
Interesting resource though I agree that more information would have been helpful. Still, I wouldn't even know I wanted more information if it wasn't for this post!
The BDC is only open to decorators/interior designers, not to the public. It is a great if you can gain access and have $ to spend.