9 Boston Interior Designers on the AD PRO Directory You Should Know

The Boston designers on the AD PRO Directory each bring a unique vision to their projects in the City on the Hill and beyond. From Beacon Hill’s Federal town houses to Tudor Revival homes in Newton, Boston has a rich architectural and design history, and these designers are adding to the city’s rich legacy of style. While they have different aesthetics and philosophies, each is focused on creating spaces that reflect the lifestyles and personalities of their clients. Whether you’re looking for someone to renovate a historic house, create an art-filled contemporary residence, or go wild with color and pattern, these nine AD-approved Boston-area residential designers and their teams can help bring your project across the finish line.

From harborside penthouses to country retreats, Daher Interior Design devises functional and beautiful spaces that stand the test of time. Principal Paula Hamel Daher and her team of eight focus on the needs and unique styles of their clients, making sure to fully understand them before beginning the design process. The firm uses sketches, renderings, and 3D-modeling software to visualize and perfect every aspect of the design and ensure smooth communication with architects, contractors, and artisans. In addition to the Boston office, Daher Interior Design also has a design studio and retail shop in Kennebunk, Maine. Daher was inducted into the New England Design Hall of Fame in 2023 and was previously honored as ASID New England Residential Interior Designer of the Year.

Daher Interior Design designed a glam home office for a condo at Four Seasons One Dalton, incorporating upholstered pieces from A. Rubin, a graphic Romo wallpaper, and vintage artwork. The custom desk was made by local artisans of stained rift-cut white oak with a leather inlaid top. “One of the hallmarks of Daher Interior Design is the mixing of contemporary with antique, mixing pattern and textures, all cohesively within a space to create interest and provenance,” says Paula Daher.

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Luxe elements abound in the work of designer Nicole Hogarty and her firm. SoWa-based Nicole Hogarty Designs works on projects of a variety of scopes across the country, customizing each space to fit their client’s lifestyles and personalities. Hogarty leads a talented team of six and is involved in every aspect of a project, from design to logistics. Elegant materials, bespoke furnishings, skillful layering of textures, and eye-catching lighting are all hallmarks of Hogarty’s soulful spaces, and the firm seeks to create an emotional response with its polished yet comfortable aesthetic. Hogarty’s eye for detail and collaborative approach have earned her repeat clients, and she was named to the New England Design Hall of Fame in 2023.