Local Escape: Porches Inn at MASS MoCA

Self described as retro-edgy with industrial granny chic ambiance, The Porches Inn in North Adams, MA is a great place to stay for traditional New England design with an updated twist. Sparked by the opening of MASS MoCA, the property consists of six 1890's victorian rowhouses connected by 240 feet of rocking chair-lined porches...

The 47 rooms feature beadboard walls in four color schemes: terra cotta, pale blueberry, celery green and sage green with complementary wood floors painted in olive green, red, pumpkin and buttercup. Patterned wool rugs further highlight the floors. An eclectic collection of lamps from the 1940’s and 1950’s, etched glass mirrors and vintage vinyl upholstery mix with more contemporary pieces as well as painted Vermont-made bureaus and bedside tables.

We haven't stayed here yet, but we are planning our trip. These interiors really inspire us to create spaces that are uniquely New England while still being very fresh and modern. If you've never been to the Berkshires, this is one great reason to go — the other three being the amazing MASS MoCa, the nearby Clark Art Museum, and of course the beautiful Berkshire landscape.

To see more images and book a trip check out The Porches website.

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What a cool salmon color!I collect cool color schemes on my blog and I am tempted to add this one.
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posted by MODERnestS on July 29th 2009 at 3:51pm
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My boyfriend and I stayed here last fall and we were so charmed by the decor and little finishing touches. There was even a house cat! I highly recommend this inn. On our stay it was Halloween and they left some candy on the bed. Very sweet.

posted by eengley on July 29th 2009 at 3:57pm
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We've stayed at Porches Inn many times since it opened. The rooms are sooooo cozy, and I especially love the fact that there are dvd players in every room and the breakfast is excellent.

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posted by cheekyliving on July 29th 2009 at 4:23pm
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This looks great! I haven't been able to make it out to Mass Moca in years. My boyfriend and I will have to go and stay here :)
Thanks!

posted by cassielynn on July 29th 2009 at 4:41pm
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This looks lovely! It would make the perfect weekend getaway.

posted by annishbat on July 29th 2009 at 6:20pm
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"retro-edgy with industrial granny chic ambiance"

Really, who did they get to write this?

That being said, the place looks awesome.

posted by atfan123 on July 29th 2009 at 9:32pm
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i tried to explain to a relative when i was justifying the unfinishedness of my kitchen. if only i could verbalize
"industrial granny chic ambiance" they might not have laughed at me..

wait.. they'd be guaranteed to laugh if i said that. ;-)

posted by austin Charles Benton on July 30th 2009 at 12:25am
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