Rockstar Homes

Boston loves to rock, there's no denying it. We often imagine rock stars living it up in the seediest of dens, because that's kind of what the lifestyle is all about. However, in the case of Rick Nielsen of Cheap Trick, his home is probably the furthest from the Chelsea Hotel that you can get. (My apologies for the poor video quality.)




A few things I took away from this:

• In contrast to a recent post where we mentioned ways that architects, designers, and homeowners can utilize small space, here we have an example of what to do with a sprawling space. I especially liked that the couple have very few interior walls. The kichen/dining room/living room concept is also a very astute and practical choice.
• This is a tall couple--so their countertops are 2 inches higher than normal. Always keep in mind who will be using the space the most. (Though I wonder what this choice does to the resale value?)
• Lower ceilings for the Nielsens translated to a 10% cost reduction!
• At one point during the feature, Nielsen's wife, Karen, comments on some of her choices by saying that a designer would probably cringe. But I say, who cares? I love design as much as anyone, but at the end of the day you're the one who will have to live with the choice you've made, so it's best to pick out the decor that suits your personal taste. 

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