Are you considering a renovation or building a new home? If so, I’m sure you are wondering how to design the best floor plan for modern living. Or at least I hope you are! In order to know how to design the best floor plan for modern living, here are FIVE Key Elements to consider:… Continue reading How to Design the Best Floor Plan for Modern Living
Author: Amy Dutton
Maine Magazine is Your Guide & Resource to Maine
Have you ever picked up a copy of Maine Home + Design (MH+D)? A collection of magazines under one roof, it actually feels like the cultural hub of Maine. MH+D is your guide and resource to Maine. Quite obviously, my favorite Maine Magazine is MH+D but for foodies, EAT is also a wonderful resource. If you like to travel, enjoy music and art… Continue reading Maine Magazine is Your Guide & Resource to Maine
Improving Curb Appeal Essentials
Are you afraid that people who come to your home either want to leave before ringing the bell or judge you harshly from the sidewalk? Well, perhaps you have reason to worry and it is time to work on improving your curb appeal for a warm and welcoming front entry. My neighbor’s house is about 12’… Continue reading Improving Curb Appeal Essentials
Relaxing During the Holidays~ Part 2
Does the very title of this blog excite or irritate you? Or both? Most reasonable people can see that holiday stress is pretty much self-inflicted. We want to treat everyone in our lives as special as they are and that simply takes time. Time that you simply don’t have. You have the lists in your… Continue reading Relaxing During the Holidays~ Part 2
How to Create a Memorable Christmas Tree
How old are you? A Christmas Tree typically takes a form of maturity in life. When we were young newlyweds, our tree was empty and I made all the ornaments. Every year I would buy a new ornament that would join the classy white lights. Then, I had children and they really wanted colored lights… Continue reading How to Create a Memorable Christmas Tree
What If You Don’t Like To Decorate?
Do you like to decorate for holidays? Okay, I’ll admit – I am not a fan. It’s taken me several years to admit this. I was decorating the showroom and a customer noticed my frustration and I just blurted out, “I hate decorating for the holidays.” And she said, “Oh, that is so freeing to… Continue reading What If You Don’t Like To Decorate?
How to Make Room for Your Christmas Tree
Where does your tree go in your house? I have literally designed homes for people around their Christmas tree location. But, for the rest of us, it is fairly difficult to figure out where to put the tree. After all, it is a living tree that goes inside of our house (a bit strange). My… Continue reading How to Make Room for Your Christmas Tree
How To Set Your Thanksgiving Table
Do you have Thanksgiving on your mind? Food, festivities, family, friends – what could be better? Thanksgiving marks the official kick-off to the Holiday Season (we have been ignoring the Christmas commercials so far, right?). So here are a few suggestions as we move away from the Fall decorations and wholeheartedly into the Holiday decorations… 1.… Continue reading How To Set Your Thanksgiving Table
Tile 411 – Application & Installations
Are you in the market to purchase tile? BEFORE you start shopping, I suggest a little research and/or hire a designer who is knowledgeable in the topic. This will save you a lot of time and energy as well as money and you will be thrilled with the finish product. In my blog “The 3 Most… Continue reading Tile 411 – Application & Installations
The 3 Most Important Things to Know about Tile
Tile sets the tone for your space so it is important to know the characteristics and properties prior to investing in the tile. There are three major groups of tile: Glazed Porcelain, Glass Tile and Natural Stone. Here are some key features to keep in mind: Glazed Porcelain Tile: The tile industry has created cutting edge… Continue reading The 3 Most Important Things to Know about Tile