The home is a highly personal, sacred space. It’s also where we spend time with the people who matter most. With wise design choices, the home can be a haven for both solitude and good company. When it comes to at-home socializing, it's worth curating designated spaces that make it easy to entertain. Scroll through a few of our favorite social spaces for guests of all ages.
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Laplante Construction proves there's no downside to downsizing.
There is something to be said for downsizing, and Laplante Construction knows all about it––think compact and convenient spaces fitted with all the luxuries of a larger home.
“We're doing a lot of construction now for empty nesters who are looking to sell their large, two-story homes and downsize to one level,” says Bill Laplante,...
Some say that imitation is the biggest form of flattery. With this project, it was more than that. It was a dream come to fruition.
The vision was conjured by S. Prestley Blake, who in 1935 co-founded the Friendly Ice Cream Corporation. As someone who appreciated fine architecture and history, Blake envisioned a replica of Monticello, the 18th-century home of our nation’s third president, Thomas...
Laplante Construction sheds light on current window trends.
There are more options for window aesthetics than ever before. We sat down with Bill Laplante, president of Laplante Construction, to discuss the different types of windows his firm has recently installed on residential projects.
A rounded dining area features windows on three sides (shown above). “To expand the height of the windows, we...
Laplante Construction delivers a range of custom designs.
Coffered ceilings, nickel gap shiplap accent walls, and intricate moldings are custom details Laplante Construction, a luxury home builder based in East Longmeadow, Massachusetts, knows well. From intricate traditional styles to sleek and simple designs, Laplante creates a wide range of custom details and is now serving Cape Cod with a...
East Longmeadow-based homebuilder, Laplante Construction, opens an outpost on Cape Cod.
By blending building and design expertise with top-notch client service and project management, Laplante Construction has earned a reputation of being a leading luxury homebuilder in Western Massachusetts.
The business was founded in 1964 by Ray Laplante. A self-proclaimed perfectionist, Ray built the business...