Do you love black windows? Well, if you do, I am right along with you. I find them to be crisp, clean, and inspiring. Why? Well, one reason is that they are actually historic. Historic windows were painted black with a white sash and we can reproduce that window to the very detail in… Continue reading What’s the Deal with Black windows
Author: Amy Dutton
Paint Colors to Inspire
The colors of your walls stand to impact mood, design aesthetic, and overall space theme. Choosing the right color is imperative to creating the space that you are trying to accomplish. Here are some inspirations in finding that color that you have been searching for: Benjamin Moore is always my go-to favorite for quality… Continue reading Paint Colors to Inspire
Why Open Floor Plans Work
Do you enjoy an open floor plan when experiencing a space? Creating an open floor plan is a consistent request from my clients and it makes sense for modern living. When renovating a home that was designed to have formal rooms, we are often taking down walls and installing structural beams to open up space… Continue reading Why Open Floor Plans Work
Design Challenges Well Worth the Effort
This new construction cape was a challenge worth all the effort! At the beginning of this project, we were up against the city for requiring a demolition permit for removing the existing building structure. There was a lot, I mean a lot of neighborhood contention with this project, and the city struggled with ordinances and… Continue reading Design Challenges Well Worth the Effort
Preparing for the Historic District Commission meeting
In old cities and towns across the country, the Historic District Commission (HDC) exists to protect the historical homes in the community. When I have a client, who lives in the HDC, we know that it will cost more to design and take 3-6 months long go get approved and we need approval before… Continue reading Preparing for the Historic District Commission meeting
Sneak Peek at the York Cape Addition
Are you ready for a sneak peek at the York Cape Addition? This is an amazing property in York, Maine with a perfect view of The Nubble. This is a cape from the front view of the house and from the back is a tall three-story elevation filled with windows. So, in doing an… Continue reading Sneak Peek at the York Cape Addition
Turn on the Lights! An Overview of my Favorite Light Fixtures…
Welcome, 2021! I think we are all in agreement that we are happy that 2020 is in the rearview mirror and that 2021 holds hope for the future…however that looks. True, we have MORE light every day in these winter months as we lean toward the spring solstice, but we still need to turn the… Continue reading Turn on the Lights! An Overview of my Favorite Light Fixtures…
Starting 2020 With a Fresh New Look
If you are looking to starting your 2020 with a fresh new look for your house, challenge on! Amy Dutton Home is looking forward to working with you on your project. Interior Design – Interiors of any space from commercial to residential. Anything inside the interior of your home is what is considered up for… Continue reading Starting 2020 With a Fresh New Look
How to Create a Functional Laundry Room
There is Nothing Like the Function of a Laundry Room Who loves laundry? If you do, you are in the minority of people. To me, it’s been a journey. When young, my mom stopped doing my laundry when I was relatively young so I recall spending Sundays washing and folding my clothes was a somewhat… Continue reading How to Create a Functional Laundry Room
Why Rugs Create A Space
It’s true, rugs create a space not only in layout and scale but also texture and style. A mood and space can be created just by purchasing a rug, regardless of price. LAYOUT: First determine how you would like your furniture arranged. You can do this either by moving around the furniture or by drawing… Continue reading Why Rugs Create A Space