Patti Watson sat down with Kaitlin Petersen, Business of Home’s Editor in Chief, to talk shop, reflecting on 20 years in the industry.
Taste Design’s New Office in Westport, CT
Patti Watson and Team Taste are proud to announce the opening of an office in Westport, Connecticut. This expansion marks our ongoing commitment to providing exceptional interior design services to our clients in Fairfield County, New York, and beyond. Over the years, we have had the privilege of working with clients to create meaningful homes […]
A Night for the Senses with Artist Alyn Carlson
“Ever since I can remember, I’ve had a crossover in the senses that’s allowed me to smell, hear, taste, and feel color…” – Alyn Carlson, Taste Artist in Residence Last week, Patti Watson and Team Taste welcomed over 100 guests to experience the mesmerizing world of artist Alyn Carlson and her gallery exhibit, “Inner Light.” […]
An Artisan-Collaboration Gives this Console its Essence
As designers, Team Taste gets the opportunity to discover and work with artisans worldwide to create one-of-a-kind pieces for our clients. Recently, we found ourselves in search of a console with a unique combination of features for the House of Taste. The project took us from California all the way to Turkey. We started with […]
Tracy Glover Studio Lights the Way for House of Taste
An empty shell of a space can be daunting – or very exciting with the right partners by your side. As we near the completion of the House of Taste at our new Aquidneck Avenue location, we are excited to include a custom chandelier designed by Tracy Glover Studio which will be our own “North […]
Our Go-to Kitchen Appliances
Home projects are like a roller coaster and kitchen projects are the more popular rides at the park. Who better to ride along with you than a friend who’s been on it before – someone who can guide you through to the end. That’s where team taste comes in. One of the twists in kitchen renovations can […]
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Why 2021 Completion Dates are Moving Targets
We completely understand. It’s so frustrating. It’s not just one delay; it’s multiple delays. Whether you’re building a new home or renovating an existing residence, deliverable setbacks are most likely profoundly affecting your completion date. So, how is it possible for your general contractor or your interior designer not to be able to nail down […]
Find Your Kitchen Inspiration
We understand the huge role a kitchen plays in the everyday lives of our clients and we know how a kitchen renovation – done right – can do wonders for a home—and it’s value. Whether your kitchen just needs a light refresh or a full gut renovation, the best place to start is with some […]
Not Your Typical Empty Nesters
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Whoever says empty nesters should downsize never met our clients, Kathy and Doug. Just as their youngest moved out, they were already planning their next chapter in life—one with weddings, grandchildren and descendants coming together along Rhode Island’s southern coast—a home that will later become a family heirloom to be passed on to the […]
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Scott James
Scott James has been right where he has always been for the past 20 years–in Tiverton, Rhode Island, crafting custom beds from Maple, Tiger Maple, Cherry, Mahogany, Oak, Walnut, Ash, and Alder wood. At the age of 15, Scott acquired an after-school job, sweeping the floor of Stephen Plaud’s 28,000 square foot woodworking shop. For […]
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Rosemary Hallgarten
Have you ever seen a rug that takes your breath away or one that is ‘the’ statement piece in a room? There’s a reason for that. Rugs have been designed by artists for centuries. In fact, rug weavers once wove their names into their designs like artists who sign their paintings. That tradition has sadly faded […]
We found our new home.
taste is on the move… For the past 17 years, Jamestown has been an ideal place to begin and grow my business. As our projects and employee base has expanded, we’ve outgrown our current space on Narragansett Avenue. By the end of August, we will be moving to 170 Aquidneck Avenue in Middletown. Our new-to-us building […]
Welcome Rachel Duchesne
The taste talent pool has expanded again with the addition of Rachel Duchesne to our team. With a deep and broad resume of experience, Rachel’s graceful style and well trained eye for detail is already benefiting our client projects. Rachel brings extensive experience from her tenure in luxury residential interior and private club design. Add […]
Welcome Ainsley Lawson
We’re growing again and pleased to announce our latest addition to team taste – Ainsley Lawson, Interior Designer. On board just five weeks, Ainsley is already making a significant contribution to our practice, lending a smart and experienced design eye to our work – wrapped in warmth and genuine care for our clients and […]
A day in the life at taste.
If you’ve ever wondered what it feels like to be mid-project with team taste, take a look at the following. It captures the excitement and anticipation mid-construction as we get closer to the finish line on this whole-house renovation of Newport home we completed with Patrick Ahearn and Parker Construction. Looking to buy or […]