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BOSTONCOMMON-MAGAZINE.COM 113 MITCHELL GOLD + BOB WILLIAMS The country's premier home furnishers offer gorgeous, American- made, ecofriendly upholstery; photography and wall art; furniture ranging from tables and storage units to rugs and lighting; and in-home design services. 142 Berkeley St., 617-266-0075; mgbwhome.com/boston MODERN RELIK Known as "The New Classic", this Waltham based company run by interior designer Meg Kimball offers avant-garde products to create a "match made in décor heaven" for a unique indoor and outdoor living experience. INSIDER TIP: Modern Relik also carries a selection of vintage furniture at its showroom. 96 Clematis Ave, Waltham; 617-513-3336; modernrlik.com MOHR & MCPHERSON Importing directly from overseas, Mohr & McPherson showcases eclectic home-furnishings—think home accessories, printed rugs, custom upholstery, and even jewelry—from the likes of Southeast Asia, India, and Morocco. INSIDER TIP: Stop by the in-store café at Mohr & McPherson's Boston boutique for sandwiches, salads, and coffee to fuel you up—for more browsing! 460 Harrison Ave., 617-210-7900; mohr-mcpherson.com MONTAGE This upscale Italian retailer/home design must was voted Best Italian- Modern Furnishings during the Best of Boston Awards last year. 75 Arlington St., 617-451-9400; montageweb.com THE MORSON COLLECTION Located in the historic Leather District, The Morson Collection carries the finest European designs for homes, offices, and outdoor spaces, and also offers interior design services. To add to its impressive client list, the firm recently designed a residence for the Ritz-Carlton, Boston. 108 Lincoln St., 617-482-2335; themorsoncollection.com NEW ENGLAND NURSERIES New England Nurseries is a family- owned business that knows everything about plants (which ones attract butterflies, which do well in the shade…). The staff will help you up the green ante with bird feeders, landscapes, ponds, and more. 216 Concord Road, Bedford, 781-275- 2525; newenglandnurseries.com POGGENPOHL Ever-renowned Poggenpohl has been producing some of the world's finest luxury kitchens for more than 120 years. And for the past 15, its Newbury Street store has been transporting Bostonians to their dream homes featuring inspirational contemporary kitchens with stunning decorative accents and lacquer finishes. 135 Newbury St., 617-236-5253; poggenpohl.com ROCHE BOBOIS No name says international luxury quite like high-end furniture retailer Roche Bobois. The brand is known for setting trends in the interior design industry, such as with its signature Mah Jong lounge sofa, a modular low seating system created by Hans Hopfer in 1971. Despite those who try to replicate, there is only one original. 2 Avery St., 617-742-9611; roche- bobois.com SHOWROOM Labeled as Boston's premier destination for contemporary furnishings, Showroom offers European lines with impeccable comfort, quality and lasting style. 240 Stuart St., 617-482-4805; showroomboston.com SIMON PEARCE Simon Pearce specializes in artisan glassware, serveware, and dinnerware built to last a lifetime. Newbury Street's multilevel location displays handcrafted tableware, lighting, and home décor, not to mention the inspiring Purse artisan collection. 103 Newbury St., 617-450-8388; simonpearce.com SPLASH A registered Kohler showroom, Splash works closely with plumbers, designers, and builders to create the kitchens and bathrooms of its customers' imaginations. 244 Needham St., Newton, 617-332-6662; splashspritzo.com STARK CARPET The supplier of sought-after carpets, fabrics, and furniture to Boston's top interior design experts, Stark stands out for its breadth of inventory. INSIDER TIP: Stark even offers animal-print carpet in every conceivable "species," from antelope to bobcat to cheetah. 1 Design Center Pl., 617-357-5525; starkcarpet.com THOS. MOSER From armchairs to tables to ottomans, Thos. Moser celebrates the beauty of natural wood with its handmade American furniture. 19 Arlington St., 617-224-1245; thosmoser.com VER-TEX Ver-Tex is an industry leader in window treatments, installation, and construction. The veteran company has completed more than 30,000 commercial and residential design projects—and counting. 263 Summer St., 781-332-3030; ver-tex.com WOOD-MODE Wood-Mode has been building custom cabinetry—in America, with American materials—for the past 75 years, since its origins in a Pennsylvania lumber mill. 1069 Washington St., Newton, 617-244- 3993; wood-mode.com BUILDERS ALL PRO CHIMNEYS All Pro's services include cleanings, linings, rain cap installations, and rebuilds, helping clients feel confident in the conditions of their chimneys, fireplaces, and pellet stoves. 236 Newport Ave., South Attleboro, 509-399-6297; allprochimneysweeps.com CH NEWTON BUILDERS Specializing in luxury residences, CH Newton builds gorgeous ocean-side mansions across New England and Magic carpet! Dover Rug & Home built its own manufacturing facilities in Nepal, India, and Pakistan, so that customers can design one-of-a-kind hand-knotted rugs.