Combination Creation

Interior designer Thad Hayes partners with architect Dell Mitchell to pair two Victorian town homes into one large family home in downtown Boston. The unchanged 1880's front facade has within it a large 6 bedroom private home said to be among some of the largest in the area. Originally one of the buildings was 5 stories high while the other was six. Over time the building were made into many apartment units. The owners originally moved into one of the units and began to fall in love with the moldings and other detailed work in the home. They would eventually purchase the place but it would take 13 years to acquire all of the units from the tenants. After hiring the interior designer and contractor they were determined for something different and did not want period interiors. The couple wanted a clean, calm and contemporary home. Thad Hayes wanted every room to have a distinguished mix of furniture and accessories. Hayes enjoyed using darker colors on the walls with lighter wood work choices to give the spaces a more cozy feel. Hayes is also known for his great use of scale with his pieces. The homeowners favorite room is the Atrium which has a skylight space which rises from the third and fourth story up to the rooftop garden. After moving every three years the homeowners say they have finally been able to find their final home.

Master suite seating area holds a 1950's Mason Gerard cocktail table. 

The library features an Edward Wormley sofa as well as a 1960's Seguso ceiling fixture.

The landing holds a 1970's Charles Paris fixture above Hayes designed table. 

The Central Atrium has a vintage 1950's train station clock under the original 1880's staircase. 

The kitchen is done in Bulthaup cabinetry. 

The dining room features Jean Royere's sideboard and the chandelier is by Wiinblad.

The sitting room includes vintage Wormley chairs, as well as Dan Reese artwork above the fireplace. 

The parlor includes 1940's wing chairs are by the fireplace,as well as a custom made sofa under a Sophie von Hellermann painting. 

The formal living room has a 1950's Bjorn Wiinblad chandelier hangs in the center of the room. Bespoke club chairs done by Hayes. 

Thad Hayes designed the space and made the custom paint color. A 1960's chandelier hangs above the entry table. 

Thad Hayes combines two historic Boston houses into one grand family home.Text by Douglas Brenner. Photography by Pieter Estersohn. Oct. 2013. Architectural Digest. 

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