Yes, receiving light from above is the norm, but how about in the shower? Have you ever wondered what’s under the cupola? Yes, they look cool, but sometimes they go even beyond looking cool! In this case, the shower is inside the cupola! It’s become fairly common to put a window in the shower these… Continue reading Receiving Light from an Unexpected Place
Author: Amy Dutton
Simply a Classic Farmhouse
Who doesn’t love a classic farmhouse? It is a journey back to the days of simplicity. And that was the goal with this home. The property is 11 acres located in Durham, NH at the top of a hill overlooking fields and wetlands. My clients are a sweet, young couple with young children. The family… Continue reading Simply a Classic Farmhouse
Power of the Island
Have you ever been sitting at your island and needed to plug in your phone or laptop but found it either impossible or awkward? Electrical code dictates there has to be electrical outlets in an island within 12” from an overhang for two reasons: To avoid cords from stretching across the kitchen. To avoid small… Continue reading Power of the Island
How to Design Light in your Home All Year Long
Do you want to know how to incorporate light in your home all year long? My client suffers from SAD, (Seasonal Affective Disorder) so the first thing that he said to me is that light is the most important part of the design for his new construction home in Newmarket, NH. He was able to… Continue reading How to Design Light in your Home All Year Long
What’s Under the Drywall?
Have you ever wondered what is under the drywall? Most people don’t really care until they go to hang artwork on the wall. In actuality, it’s really interesting and artful. Framing a wall and ceiling is quite complex. Furthermore, it has to hit code and structural integrity as well as follow the plans. I assume… Continue reading What’s Under the Drywall?
Rye Modern Reno
Creativity, patience, communication and a budget to match the vision were key components to success of this Rye, NH kitchen renovation. I started working on this project in November 2015 and it officially wrapped up December 2017. The construction portion of the project spanning 8 consecutive weeks, leaving the rest of the time for design… Continue reading Rye Modern Reno
Cool Sinks Set the Stage
Cool sinks set the stage for kitchens, powder rooms, bathrooms, pantries, bars and more. As a matter of fact, I think of the sink and faucet as a piece of functional art. The Spaces: Powder Rooms are a place where you can have fun with design and color. Typically a tiny room on the first… Continue reading Cool Sinks Set the Stage
Transitional Farmhouse Kitchen Welcomes Light & Love
Capturing light and love in a kitchen is a common goal in most of my designs and this transitional farmhouse kitchen welcomed it with open arms. With a play on shades of white, grey and wood, we were able to create a warm depth and balance between materials that calms the soul. This was my… Continue reading Transitional Farmhouse Kitchen Welcomes Light & Love
Spring Cleaning: Summer Dishes Set-Up
Who’s ready to entertain outdoors? I certainly am!!! Outside space is an extension to our interiors and expands our square footage dramatically; why not make this your primary space to entertain as long as you can? You just don’t want broken dishes and glasses in your outdoor space. In order to make this successful and… Continue reading Spring Cleaning: Summer Dishes Set-Up
Spring Cleaning: Changing Your Draperies
Is your house ready for spring? My suggestion is to do your spring cleaning now so that you can ignore your interiors and concentrate on your gardens and having fun in the outdoors for the months to come. I don’t actually like window treatments and prefer the clean beautiful window look. But… I live about… Continue reading Spring Cleaning: Changing Your Draperies