Home + Design

Crafting Timeless Homes

Kathryn Hunt Studio Provides Expert Advice for Creating Your Dream Space Article by Lucinda Jamison Finding the perfect balance between style and function when you’re building a home or renovating can be a daunting task.  The key to success lies in making informed decisions with the help of a design professional. A full-service interior decoration and design firm in West Hartford, The Kathryn Hunt Studio works in an array of visual styles to assist clients through the design process and...

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Connecticut Shade and Blind: A Commitment to Customer Service

The locally-owned business has been in the same family for decades Article by Brian Boyer | Photography by John Helmke Founded on the principles of offering quality products and impeccable customer service, Connecticut Shade and Blind emerged 37 years ago as a family-owned business that defies the norm.  "Our business was started because it was a good fit, and we wanted to offer products that stand the test of time, not bound by seasonal fluctuations," says Ron Gattinella, the founder and...

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Real Estate Trends - 2024

A Conversation With Dawn Gagliardi, a Realtor With Coldwell Banker Article by Eileen M. McNamara | Photography by Connecticut Headshots Dawn Gagliardi is a Realtor with Coldwell Banker Realty. She and her business partner, Abby Dudarewicz, are on the top-producing Corrado Team.  A former attorney, Dawn is a fierce negotiator and zealous advocate for her clients. With over 250 transactions under her belt, Dawn brings real-life business experience to the table to help her clients navigate the...

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JWM Architects Explains Intelligent Design

Architects Can Help Control Building Expenses With Intelligent Design Options Article by John W. MacFarlane | Photography by Felicia Pascarella, John W. MacFarlane The past few years have created significant price increases in the building trades and especially in new home construction.  Rising demand, fuel prices and the recent epidemic have driven up materials costs. Record highs in home equity values have spurred a boom in renovation and additions to existing properties, placing...