- No. 1 Boston Common Spring 2021
- No. 2 Modern Luxury Interiors 2021
- No. 3 New England Home – May 2020
- No. 4 New England Home – November 2020
- No. 5 Best of Boston Home 2020
- No. 6 New England Home RISE 2019
- No. 7 Boston Magazine 2019
- No. 8 ID Boston 2018
- No. 9 Boston Home 2018
- No. 10 New England Home 2018
- No. 11 Boston Common 2018
- No. 12 Forbes 2018
- No. 13 Elle Decor 2017
- No. 14 Boston Magazine 2017
- No. 15 The LuxPad 2017
- No. 16 Globe Magazine 2017
- No. 17 New England Home 2016
- No. 18 Boston Globe 2016
- No. 19 House Beautiful 2015
- No. 20 Dering Hall – Daily Features
- No. 21 Globe Magazine 2014
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Boston Common Spring 2021
For a home located a few blocks from Concord center in the historic district, a husband and wife with two college-aged children decided to downsize from their original family home. They wanted their new place – a 4,000-squarefoot historic property – to be accessible for sunday morning walks and nights out for dinner while remaining in the community they love. They wanted comfortable, approachable living spaces, with hints of refinement, to share family memories.
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Modern Luxury Interiors 2021
We Check in With Boston’s Design Stars of 2021
I’m a native Bostonian, but also… grew up in Northern California and Italy.
I would describe myself as… a true transitional designer, but I have a love affair with modern and traditional—I like both, and it depends on what the space needs.
When working with clients, my goal… is to come up with the most refined and distilled design in the most efficient way while also honoring the creative process. Clear communication is essential.
In design school, I wanted… very clear guidelines in black and white, but I was taught to see in gray.
My favorite quote about beauty is… by Da Vinci—‘Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication.’
Some home innovations I love are… statement lighting, more approachable sophistication to suburban homes and the architectural nature of well-designed furniture.
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New England Home – May 2020
No toile? No problem!
That’s what interior designer Tiffany LeBlanc thought to herself when she was asked to make a new home in Wellesley, Massachusetts—a 6,500-square-foot classic Colonial—feel more like a boutique hotel than, well, a classic Colonial in Wellesley.
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New England Home – November 2020
Sometimes change can be good. Liberating even. For the owner of this storied Queen Anne Victorian in Newton, Massachusetts, it was time to shake things up a bit.
For some thirty years, the 9,000-square-foot, fifteen-room former all-girls Catholic school had been the family home. The mother of two raised her children here and flung open its grand doors to host all sorts of events, from kids’ parties and college reunions to a sorority sleepover for sixty of her daughter’s friends.
Given all those fond memories, even an impending divorce couldn’t shake her spirit—or her love for her home. “I never thought about leaving,” she says. “It’s such a special house.”
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Best of Boston Home 2020
Speak with Tiffany LeBlanc for just a minute, and you’ll learn something her clients already know: She’s truly passionate about design. And it shows in her work. Inspired by her extensive travels through Europe and Asia, the native New Englander relies on texture-forward materials and finishes—and a few well-placed pops of color and pattern—to create classic yet comfortable spaces without an ounce of stuffiness. One recent success? The woodwork-heavy home in Newton she softened with romantic blush tones, metallic accents, and cuddle-friendly furniture. Light and airy, the reimagined Tudor is the perfect embodiment of LeBlanc’s covetable aesthetic: warm, welcoming, and carefully considered.
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Boston Magazine 2019
There’s nothing like working on a house with excellent bones. Especially when those bones include 19th-century millwork, five first-floor fireplaces, sky-high ceilings, and boatloads of crown molding—as was the case with the circa-1890, 7,000-square-foot Tudor Tiffany LeBlanc tackled in Newton. “[When I first] walked through, I was like, ‘I want this house!’” says the LeBlanc Design principal, who signed on to redesign the home in 2016. “It’s gorgeous. And you could tell that there was so much history in [the space].”
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New England Home 2018
Interior designer Tiffany LeBlanc deployed a number of trending elements in this Wellesley Massachusetts living room, including a contemporary glass-enclosed fireplace and a facing of stone slabs with assertive character.
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Forbes 2018
How To Design A Dream Closet
From choosing the right lighting to deciding on the perfect mix of storage components, designing a closet is no easy feat. We checked in with a few Dering Hall designers for tips on how to craft a closet that’s both stylish and functional.
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Elle Decor 2017
“Use the kitchen for family time – don’t let it be a “drop spot” for paperwork, mail and kids homework. Designate another area for that day-to-day stuff and enjoy a clutter free space with your family “
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Boston Magazine 2017
The Faces of Women-Led Businesses
How did you come to start your own business?
I’ve always been an independent thinker for as long as I can remember. I grew up believing that women could do anything. I’ve had experiences in the corporate world, but none as satisfying as starting my own firm.
What is the best part of being an entrepreneur?
Creating a vision and making it real. It’s rewarding to reach new milestones, and to share them with the talented people I work with. When we receive positive feedback from clients, it inspires us to keep evolving.
Can you share some of your important influences?
I’ve lived and traveled in Europe and Asia and I would say that it had a strong influence on my aesthetic. It’s fascinating to see so many different ways of living, and to translate these experiences into the interiors we design.
What is your most recent project?
Our office! We just moved to the SoWa Arts district in Boston’s South End. It’s a vibrant design community and I’m excited about being a part of the urban pulse.
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Globe Magazine 2017
Music was the main objective when it came to the design of this Brookline living room. “Rather than make a television the focus, the idea was to create a place for listening to music, for conversation, for slowing down,” says Tiffany LeBlanc of LeBlanc Design. The room features furnishings that exude a mid-century modern vibe as well as an array of textural finishes: Bleached walnut built-in bookcases are prominent, along with a striking copper ceiling pendant. “We chose a palette of livable neutrals such as pale blues and oranges that have a sophisticated downtown vibe,” says LeBlanc. Layers of materials strike a balance between rough natural finishes and softer elements. At first, says LeBlanc, the decor seems subtle, “but when you look closely, it’s apparent how much dimension and interest the room has.”
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New England Home 2016
This elegant, yet hardworking, family room in a renovated Victorian remains true to its heritage while gracefully accommodating the everyday routine of an active family.
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Boston Globe 2016
The homeowners craved extra space where they could gather on weekends to relax, watch movies, and play games with their three children. The finished basement of their Wellesley home was a perfect spot for what they had in mind. And while many families like theirs might use their basement in a similar fashion, when it came to aesthetics, the
homeowners wanted “anything but typical,” says interior designer Tiffany LeBlanc.
“We wanted to create a cozy, lounge-y feel,” says LeBlanc, who had the moldings and interior doors painted from standard white to a deep blue that matches the Phillip Jeffries navy grass cloth and gold rivet wall covering to exude a warm, enveloping feel.
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House Beautiful 2015
Elaborate Children’s Furniture
Tiffany LeBlanc, the owner of a boutique interior design firm, has twin daughters. When they were babies, “I put them in separate bedrooms, but as soon as they turned three and a half they wanted to share a room,” says LeBlanc.
The takeaway? Stay simple on a nursery or child’s room until you get to know your kid’s unique personality, says LeBlanc. “I personally would wait until they’re 3 or 4 to design a room reflective of who they are.”
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Globe Magazine 2014
A grandmother to 13, the owner of this 1928 Weston Cape sought a room suited for overnight visits from them. “She wanted to make a space where the kids would feel comfortable sleeping, playing, and reading,” says Tiffany LeBlanc, the interior designer hired to transform the existing second-story bedroom. Dated wallpaper and mismatched furniture made the room feel small. Striving to give the space a bunkroom feel, LeBlanc worked with architect Michael Collins to design a built-in bed with a trundle. To offset the custom splurge, other lively furnishings were purchased off the shelf. Walls are painted a soft yellow punctuated by pops of orange and deeper yellow. While clearly a kid-friendly space, the room is also refined, says LeBlanc. “It will grow with the kids and is sophisticated enough that Grandma can live with it on a daily basis.”
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