Your Home as a Sanctuary With Dana Simpson of Hammertown

This month at INSIDE+OUT, we’re exploring the theme of Home as your Sanctuary with ways of celebrating and nurturing a sense of solace within our homes—spaces that inspire calm and refuge. Alternatively, this could mean finding peace in the woods of this generous region, where even in moments of challenge, nature’s wisdom can guide and soothe us. Through our curated lineup of interviews and resource roundups, we hope that by honoring our indoor and exterior spaces, we can better cultivate inner peace–regardless of life’s challenges.

At Hammertown, creating a home that feels like a sanctuary is not just a design goal; it is a deeply personal philosophy. This approach has inspired spaces that resonate with warmth, individuality, and authenticity. Joan Osofsky opened the first shop’s doors in 1985. Since then, Hammertown has evolved from a beloved lifestyle store into a destination that offers curated collections, expert interior design services, custom furniture programs, and a trade program that provides exclusive benefits to interior designers. With three locations—Rhinebeck, Pine Plains, and Great Barrington, NY—and a vibrant e-commerce presence, Hammertown helps clients create homes and work spaces that are as functional as they are beautiful while inviting clients to discover their unique design voice.

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