2013 Design Home Wrap-Up
For the second year in a row, Didriks and Local Root participated in the Boston Magazine Design Home feature, this year located on the coast in beautiful Swampscott. The picturesque property sat mere feet from the ocean, with a view overlooking the bay, and even the distant city skyline. We brought goods to fill the kitchen, dining and living areas, and of course some outdoor furniture for the glorious covered porch.Scroll down for some exceptional photos! Kitchen
We brought kitchen tools a plenty from Local Root, which we placed around the kitchen to create what could only be called a chef's paradise. The spacious open kitchen will someday be the perfect backdrop for a very happy home chef.
Alessi Cookware in Design Home Kitchen
Cookbooks in Design Home Kitchen
Cookbooks and Berti Knives from Local Root
DeBuyer Mandoline in Design Home Kitchen
Dinnerware at Design Home Kitchen Island
We set up the island bar with two place setting. Included in this setting: Chilewich Boucle Placemat, Simon Pearce Cavendish Dinnerware, David Mellor Hoffmann Flatware, Simon Pearce Woodbury Red Wine Glasses, Libeco Home Vence Linen Napkins.
Design Home Kitchen Island
Living/Dining Area
The layout of the Design Home was very open and airy, and as such the dining area and living area were somewhat of the same space. Out of the kitchen flowed the 'dining room', which featured a lovely hardwood table. We dressed it with some of our dinnerware and a few additional serving pieces.
Dinnerware on the Design Home Dining Table
Dinnerware on the Design Home Dining Table
Included in this setting: Match Pewter Scribed Rim Charger, Alessi Dressed Dinnerware, Match Pewter Daniela Flatware, iittala Essence Plus Wine Glasses, Libeco Home Vence Linen Napkins.
Dinnerware on the Design Home Dining Table
In the center of the table, we placed a Match Pewter Oil and Vinegar, Salt and Pepper Caddy alongside a Match Pewter Beaded Round Tureen for serving in style.
Dining Table with Didriks Accessories
By the large bay windows, overlooking the yard and the ocean, there was another smaller table that we set for two, with more dinnerware and a lovely iittala glass bird.
Dinnerware on the Living Room Table
Dinnerware on the Living Room Table
Included in this setting: iittala Sarjaton Dinnerware, iittala Citterio Flatware, iittala Piano Workshop Serving Pieces.
Dinnerware on the Living Room Table
Porch
The small covered porch overlooking the ocean was a stunning place to set-up a Barlow Tyrie teak table, and dress it with some more of our favorite dinnerware pieces.
Dinnerware on a Barlow Tyrie Table
Dinnerware on a Barlow Tyrie Table
Included in this setting: Chilewich Oval Mini Basketweave Placemats, Pillivuyt Quartet Dinnerware, Sabre Basic Flatware, Libeco Home Fjord Linen Napkins,
Place Setting on a Barlow Tyrie Table
Miscellaneous Decor
Aside from the more defined areas we outfitted, we also contributed pieces to different living spaces around the home.
Simon Pearce Glassware
Simon Pearce Woodbury Tumblers
Didriks accessories on a Design Home table
Simon Pearce Silver Lake Tall Vase and Low Serving Bowl
Alessi glass mugs
Alessi Cactus Mugs
Match Pewter mug and saucer
Match Pewter barware
Match Pewter Barware: Martini Glasses, Shaker and Jigger
Match Pewter pieces
Match Pewter Coffee and Tea Service: Century Teapot, Cappucino Cup and Saucer, Convivio Sugar Bowl.
This year's design home was a true work of art, from the larger details right down to smallest. We were pleased to get some of our own merchandise in there, and to take some really lovely photos! And of course we're very envious of whatever lucky residents end up calling this place home.