Author Archives for David Supple

I am an Architectural & Interior Designer here at NEDC in Boston and as such work directly with many of our clients at the outset and through the design phase of their projects.  My role is to personally understand each client’s individual vision for their home and work with them to bring to life a… View Article

The beauty of Chestnut Hill in the Fall is simply striking. Leaves change color amongst a peerless array of landed single family estates—there is really nothing quite like it in Boston. Striking homes, land and a feeling of freedom, beauty and space without feeling one is too far out of the city. We recently completed… View Article

Many homeowners reach a point at which their current home isn’t meeting their needs, and the most common reason for this is the lack of usable square footage. Whether due to a growing family, in-laws moving into the home, the need for a home office, or any other change in life circumstance, what we require… View Article

I am the Construction Manager for NEDC and as such oversee all NEDC Project Managers managing our Architectural Design Build projects across Cambridge, Somerville, Chestnut Hill, Brookline, Back Bay and the Greater Boston area. We are involved throughout the design and planning process to advise and assist with costing, value engineering and efficiency of design… View Article

Type A Personality Explained Have you ever heard someone describe themselves as “Type A”? The concept of Type A and Type B personalities was originally introduced by cardiologists Ray Rosenman and Meyer Friedman in the 1950s. While there are many ways to describe both personality types, Type A personalities tend to be characterized as ambitious,… View Article

In any remodeling project you undertake, you’ll need to make hundreds of stylistic decisions, some minor and others major. Making these decisions for high-use areas like the kitchen can feel particularly daunting, not only because the area is visually central in your home but also because these areas tend to be the focus for high-impact… View Article

If taking on a home renovation can feel daunting, then tackling an addition may feel even more so. Both require extensive planning, budgeting, and decision-making, but addition projects also require deeper structural expertise and knowledge about how to obtain special permissions with the city. In today’s post, we’re drawing on our experience of advising clients… View Article

Like fashion, home trends are always coming and going, occasionally reviving after a few decades or else fading out entirely. Some trends, like open floor plans, have proven themselves to be valuable investments, while others, like open space between the ceiling and upper kitchen cabinets, can quickly make your home look dated once the particular… View Article

Remodeling your basement is one of the most practical and economical ways to increase your home’s usable square footage. Whether your goal is to create a family room, an entertainment area, a bedroom and bathroom suite, or something else, basement renovations are generally less expensive than additions since they make use of the home’s existing… View Article

1. Instagram Worthy Spice and Pantry Organization An organized kitchen is like a well-curated wardrobe: it automatically boosts your confidence in and enjoyment of mundane tasks like cooking. Aside from the general layout of cabinets, countertops, and appliances, two of the biggest elements of a well-organized kitchen are the spice rack and the pantry, simply… View Article