Introducing Amina as one of our new fabric lines introduced this Spring at the amy dutton Gallery in Kittery, Maine. Featuring both graphic and organic shapes and inspired by the moroccan movement rushing through the design industry. Our reaction is to bring unique color combinations and customization options to work with your space. Let’s switch… Continue reading Amina… the new amy dutton fabric
Author: Amy Dutton
The Ultimate Porch Swing
I recently traveled to Nashville with my college friends and attended the Antiques & Garden Show. What a great resource and event! Highly recommended for next year! We found these amazing porch swings that convert to beds. They can be installed inside or out and simply need structural supports to hold the weight. Comfortable and… Continue reading The Ultimate Porch Swing
Discovering Awesome Rugs!
Rugs can make or break a space so it is especially important to spend the time and money on this important decision. Here are some things to remember: 1) Consider quality over price. I suggest you buy the best rug that you can afford and it will reward you for years to come! 2) Color… Continue reading Discovering Awesome Rugs!
Susan Siefer Creates Artwork Fabric
Susan Siefer is an amazingly talented artist. She plays with texture, metallics, geometric and organic shapes. Her work is transitional and enlightening. We were able to play with the artwork and create fabric out of it! Where we will land… come find out. Between the horizontal and vertical, the window treatment or pillow or all… Continue reading Susan Siefer Creates Artwork Fabric
Rugs that Complete the Picture
I’ll admit, I have terrible feet. Terrible! I can’t walk barefoot on the floor, but I can walk barefoot on rugs! I nice rug, even better! Now, while Pappelina rugs are functional woven plastic and perfect for a mudroom or kitchen, they are are graphic and fun but… not necessarily easy on the feet. The Juipar… Continue reading Rugs that Complete the Picture
Introducing “The Vignette Project”
I have been inspired by the many people who come into the Gallery and ask about how to put together spaces. Therefore, we are trying to simplify this “problem” and bring you the complete Vignette. A Vignette is a completed look of flooring, furniture, accessories and art. The collection is intended to take the mystery… Continue reading Introducing “The Vignette Project”
Flooring Essentials
Flooring is one of the most important things to consider in a home. When renovating our home, there were so many decisions to made and money spent that I simply needed to press the pause button. So I had the contractor lay down plywood and I painted it. Floor paint is an amazing product because… Continue reading Flooring Essentials
Be an Educated Consumer, part 2
When your contractor give you a square footage price on your project, what does that mean? Make sure that this is honestly exposed, understood by all parties and discussed in detail. Your contractor cannot read your mind, so don’t make any assumptions! Spell out the level of the following to express the quality of the… Continue reading Be an Educated Consumer, part 2
Be an Educated Consumer, Part 1
If you have done a large building project, do you know what you actually bought? We are very educated consumers, but when it comes to our largest investment, people will often trust the contractor until there is a frustration point.Let’s discuss how to avoid expensive and emotional pitfalls. To start…Hire a contractor on the following… Continue reading Be an Educated Consumer, Part 1
Building a Team for your Home
I appreciate being able to work in a productive relationship with a contractor! Often, I work on projects that are isolated from the contractor and often contractors complain about designers unrealistic designs. Working together means that I can design efficiently and effectively, directly benefiting the client. Through the design phases if the contractor is involved… Continue reading Building a Team for your Home