Why? Why the center of the sink sets the stage for the entire kitchen is an important question for homeowners to know. It’s a detail for sure. When I design a kitchen, I always start with the kitchen window… specifically, the exact center of the kitchen window. If it is a new construction or we… Continue reading Why the Center of the Sink Sets the Stage
Author: Amy Dutton
NH Home’s “Home of the Year!”
This project recently won NH Home of the Year and Excellence in Remodeling / Renovation Design Award. How someone else won this award is a bit beyond me but I think it’s still important to celebrate all the people who worked so hard on this project. When you hire Amy Dutton Home, or any… Continue reading NH Home’s “Home of the Year!”
How to Open Up Your Interior Space
Are you wondering how to open up your interior space? Most people strive to create some sort of open concept space for modern living. This kind of floor plan allows for more casual living especially between living room, dining room and kitchen. Conversations can be heard and people can be seen between the spaces allowing… Continue reading How to Open Up Your Interior Space
The Importance of an Electrical Plan
Are you ever frustrated with where light switches are located or the complete lack of light in one area or wished you could dim your lights? When I design an interior floor plan, I always include furniture in the plan. I do this because everyone understands human scale when they see the furniture laid out,… Continue reading The Importance of an Electrical Plan
How to Focus Your Upcoming House Projects
Wahoo! I do believe that spring has finally arrived in New England and it’s time to think about how to focus your house projects. We move from winter boots to rain boots, but too often the spring rain is 40 degrees and pretty miserable. And I’m sure that under that dirty snow are some anxious… Continue reading How to Focus Your Upcoming House Projects
Functional vs. Decorative Kitchen Lighting
I love lighting! Decorative lighting can be seen as a form of artwork or an accent piece in a room or a functional aspect to modern living. Focusing on lighting elements can help define space or create a powerful vignette. I always tell my clients that the goal is to control the eye. We really… Continue reading Functional vs. Decorative Kitchen Lighting
What is Wallingford Square in Kittery Foreside?
When I’m working in the showroom I love to chat with people coming in. My favorite question is, “Where are you from?” During the summer, people are literally from all over the world! It is so exciting to see how thrilled they are to have found our sweet little corner of the Seacoast. They feel… Continue reading What is Wallingford Square in Kittery Foreside?
Bath Renovation Tips & Tricks
Believe it or not, a Bath Renovation is actually a large project – regardless of the size of the bathroom. Why? Because literally every subcontractor is involved and there is complicated code that has to be followed. It is not for the faint of heart! Here are some things to consider before taking on such… Continue reading Bath Renovation Tips & Tricks
There is Nothing Like a Hot Bath
Sometimes, there is nothing like a hot bath to take all the worries away! I find that typically my clients are passionate about their bathtubs if they want one. And now, there are several approaches to purchasing, designs for installing and locations to consider outside of the traditional approach. Let’s discover a few together: LOCATION:… Continue reading There is Nothing Like a Hot Bath
Nature Inspires the Organic Fabric Line
I love to hike! There is just something about being outside all day and working hard physically that feels so very rewarding! My favorite place to hike is the White Mountains and taking on a 4000’ mountain. Typically, with these vertical climbs, I need to sit and catch my breath. It is in these restful… Continue reading Nature Inspires the Organic Fabric Line