Barbara Vail Design

After we shot this project in April, I ran into Stephanie on the street and she looked at me thoughtfully and asked how I was doing. She listened and replied lovingly and honestly, with a reassurance I would be ok. Nicole has answered the phone when I have been in tears and when I have been laughing from something I needed to tell her immediately. She is the person I leave voice notes to when I have a funny story or just want to hear myself talk. We have lived lifetimes together and seen each other through it all. I feel lucky to be part of this triangle of support and to have also given to both Stephanie and Nicole the best parts of myself when they were in need. A home for healing and an unconditional friend. I really think that’s the point of life. Being there for each other when we need it most and sharing all the support we can give when we are strong enough. Life has shown me it is precarious and short.. there are moments that slam life into perspective. Tell people you love them. Show them. Value them. Thank you @nicolebaas, Tim @nytimes .. and my dear @stephdcarter for trusting me for many years and various iterations of life. Thank you to all of my incredible clients. This business has grown into the vision I had only imagined.

Fall News at Barbara Vail Design The end of summer and early fall always feels like the new year in the design world and we are amidst construction in many of our projects. We have been designing up the East Coast with projects in New England, Sarasota, Long Island and Newport (which is a continuation of a home we worked on a coupl...

Our Miami Project + Remote Design Process One of our favorite big renovation projects of 2021 was located in Miami. Our clients were relocating from their Boston-based home to a new, high-rise modern condo in downtown Miami. They were excited for the upcoming move to warm, sunny Florida but knew they needed the expertise and guidance of a p...