This Boston Condo in an 1865 Brownstone Is a Subtle Love Affair With Teal — Designed for Comfort, It's "Relaxed Sophistication" at Its Finest

A peach-toned modern living room with two arched doorways in the center of an open living area with an l-shaped sofa, a banquette seating area and a compact kitchen.

In Boston's Back Bay neighborhood, with views of the Charles River, this breath of fresh air condo in a historic 1865 Brownstone stands majestic. Designed as a "pied-à-terre" for a couple in their seventies to be close to family when visiting from Hawaii, where they reside full-time, every inch of the home has been thoughtfully designed for comfort.

"The client wanted the home to feel light, airy, and neutral but not too serious, and not too busy, with subtle pops of her favorite color, teal, throughout the home," says Cara Fineman, designer of this 1,700 sf modern home and owner and principal of DAG Design.