Arlington, ma

A thoughtful refresh just outside the city, this project focused on honoring the home’s New England roots while bringing new life into existing pieces. Through extensive reupholstery and layered updates, MTM Design created a warm, timeless space that feels both rooted in tradition and perfectly suited for modern everyday living.

Interior view of a decorated living room with patterned wallpaper, a fireplace with a white mantel, a framed picture of a woman with a boat, a shelf with candles, and a round table with a black bag on it.
A living room with antique furniture, framed pictures, a beige armchair, a floral sofa, and large windows with greenery outside.
Decorative antique cabinet with a red and gold design, topped with a vintage tablecloth, shadows of framed art on the wall, a tall table lamp with a cream shade, a small horse figurine, a framed sketch of an owl, and a vintage wooden chair with strip
Bookshelf with three shelves containing books, decorative plates, two dog bookends, a framed photo of children, a small decorative tea cup, a key, and a miniature baseball, with some books laid flat and others standing upright.
A vintage green floral upholstered loveseat with two matching pillows, a multicolored patchwork quilt draped over the back, a small wooden coffee table in front, and a landscape painting hanging above on a white wall.
A dog lying on a staircase with a striped carpet runner, illuminated by sunlight coming through a nearby window with white curtains.
Close-up of a bed with a patterned bed skirt and white bedding, and a cream-colored rug with geometric and floral designs in peach, light blue, and gray.
A vintage wooden chair with a pink velvet cushioned seat, gold accents, and a floral design on the backrest, placed on a hardwood floor next to a patterned wallpaper and a dark wooden piece of furniture.
Living room with patterned sofa, decorative pillows, a vintage wooden armchair, a coffee table with magazines, and a large window showing green trees outside.
A living room corner with a wooden sideboard topped with family photos, a lamp, and books. An ornate upholstered armchair with pug face pillows sits beside a glass table. The walls display framed artwork and photographs, creating a cozy, traditional
An antique wooden cabinet with painted figures, topped with a red and white cloth, a vintage table lamp, a small metal horse sculpture, and framed artwork, including one of an owl on a branch and another of three women.
Interior corner of a room with wooden wainscoting on the walls, floral wallpaper above, and a large window showing an outdoor porch with a chair and greenery.