by Nigel Costolloe | Jan 29, 2026 | Interior Painting, Winter
Neutrals are anything but basic heading into 2026. This year’s palette, according to the experts that tell us what is “trending,” proves that soft, understated tones can still make a strong design statement – bringing warmth, depth, and sophistication to...
by Nigel Costolloe | Dec 22, 2025 | Interior Painting, Kitchens
The holidays have a way of making us look at our homes with fresh eyes – especially the kitchen. With family dropping in, friends gathering, and meals in constant motion, the kitchen becomes the real heart of the season. It’s where conversations linger, trays of...
by Nigel Costolloe | Nov 27, 2025 | Interior Painting
Trim rarely gets the spotlight. It doesn’t command a room the way a bold wall color does, nor does it compete with a statement light fixture. Yet in nearly every home in Greater Boston, from 19th-century Victorians to post-war Colonials, trim quietly frames the entire...
by Nigel Costolloe | Nov 2, 2025 | Newton
Walk through Newton long enough, and you’re guaranteed to spot one: A grand old Tudor with a steeply pitched gable, a tall chimney, and decorative timber. Tudor-style homes are some of Newton and neighboring Brookline’s most recognizable properties. Regarding exterior...
by Sue O’Connell | Oct 31, 2025 | Colors
Guest Blog by Sue O’Connell, Architectural Color Consulting I often hear from clients that they fell in love with a color after seeing it in a friend’s home, at a favorite restaurant, or in another public space – only to be completely baffled when that same...
by Nigel Costolloe | Oct 30, 2025 | handyman services, Winter
When the temperatures start to drop in Greater Boston, homes begin to reveal their weak spots. A little draft here, a stubborn door there, and all of a sudden, small issues that seem harmless in a warm October can become migraines by January. That’s where Catchlight’s...
