Author: Centrus
Victorian Turned Modern
The Portsmouth Visorian turned Modern keeps the wooden roots, mixing in white elements.
Best of 2020
I think we all agree that 2020 is not going to go down in history as anyone’s favorite year so we thought we would flip it into the positive and share our favorite projects. Keep in mind, we work on projects for years from design concept to professional photography so some of these wrapped up… Continue reading Best of 2020
Highlights of the Traditional Farmhouse
This project has been one of my favorites since 2016 when I started working with these amazing clients. Our first project was the dormer over the garage to create a master bedroom, bath, closet, and office. The second project was a major renovation of the kitchen, dining room, and mudroom. The talented homeowner acting as… Continue reading Highlights of the Traditional Farmhouse
Highlights of Rye Colonial Renovation project
The Rye Colonial Renovation was a project that I started working on in 2017. Why such a long timeline? Well, we designed the addition and went through the Schematic Phase of design then the price came back higher than anticipated. After evaluating whether or not to redesign, they decided that the design was right for… Continue reading Highlights of Rye Colonial Renovation project
Highlights of the New Englander Meets Modern
One of my favorite projects was this New Englander meets Modern. The project scope was to own the fact that this 1910 New Englander needed an addition renovation and the client’s design aesthetic is modern so from the minute entering the house, one experiences absolute modern elements while the modern is only visible from the… Continue reading Highlights of the New Englander Meets Modern
Hello December!
This holiday season, we are very well aware of how difficult times are for so many people in our community. We invite you to join us in supporting Crossroads House in Portsmouth, NH, a facility providing transitional housing to those in need. Crossroads House is close to my heart because I have the pleasure of… Continue reading Hello December!
BEFORE & AFTER MODULAR MAKEOVER – TIDAL VIEW HOME
Sometimes, when measuring an existing home, the numbers just don’t make sense and that was definitely the case in this home. The sellers did not allow us to come into the home prior to closing to measure so much to our surprise to find out during demolition that the house was a modular home. While… Continue reading BEFORE & AFTER MODULAR MAKEOVER – TIDAL VIEW HOME
BEFORE & AFTER INTRO and DESIGN PROCESS
To wrap up 2020 (yes, I know we are all anxious to do so) we will be featuring our favorite projects of 2020 just to keep you inspired as we put this year to bed. It’s important to keep in mind that projects take a LONG time and then to photograph them even longer.… Continue reading BEFORE & AFTER INTRO and DESIGN PROCESS
Is Now the Right Time for a Renovation?
Almost daily I am asked, “Is this the right time to do a renovation?” Well, I really don’t know the answer to that question because there are SO many variables in play at this time during a global pandemic, economic crises, and building boom (yes, none of those things seem to fit quite right together).… Continue reading Is Now the Right Time for a Renovation?