Welcome to the York Ocean Cottage addition/renovation which is quickly finding its feet. In this blog, I want to introduce you to the York Cottage from the back end first. This project has two primary additions – the back and the new second floor over the existing first floor. The back addition will incorporate the… Continue reading York Ocean Cottage Addition Renovation Finds Its Feet
Category: exteriors
What’s Up With Window Trim?
Do you want to know what’s up with window trim? It’s actually an important thing to consider when putting in windows. While it’s possible to skip the trim, it’s fairly rare. No trim means that the contractor will need to frame and install the windows carefully then drywall tightly to the windows. It’s much easier… Continue reading What’s Up With Window Trim?
Simply a Classic Farmhouse
Who doesn’t love a classic farmhouse? It is a journey back to the days of simplicity. And that was the goal with this home. The property is 11 acres located in Durham, NH at the top of a hill overlooking fields and wetlands. My clients are a sweet, young couple with young children. The family… Continue reading Simply a Classic Farmhouse
How to Design Light in your Home All Year Long
Do you want to know how to incorporate light in your home all year long? My client suffers from SAD, (Seasonal Affective Disorder) so the first thing that he said to me is that light is the most important part of the design for his new construction home in Newmarket, NH. He was able to… Continue reading How to Design Light in your Home All Year Long
What’s Under the Drywall?
Have you ever wondered what is under the drywall? Most people don’t really care until they go to hang artwork on the wall. In actuality, it’s really interesting and artful. Framing a wall and ceiling is quite complex. Furthermore, it has to hit code and structural integrity as well as follow the plans. I assume… Continue reading What’s Under the Drywall?
Antique Cape gets an Upgrade
This sweet antique cape located in Durham, NH gets an upgrade! The scope of this project really centered around the fact that the existing house was a two-bedroom house for a family of five – clearly, we needed to add two bedrooms! It’s very rare to have clients who stay focused on the original scope… Continue reading Antique Cape gets an Upgrade
Ceilings that Move from Boring to Interesting
Do you want to know how to create ceilings that move from boring to interesting? After all, looking up is always a good thing. There are a few key elements to creating these interesting ceiling lines. ROOFLINES The roofline is actually what creates the possibility for an interesting ceiling line, it is up to… Continue reading Ceilings that Move from Boring to Interesting
What Actually Happens When You Put on an Addition?
Have you ever wondered what happens when you put on an addition? Most people are pretty excited to start their addition / renovation project but unclear about what actually happens at the beginning phase. I thought I would walk you through the beginning process. SETTING THE STAGE: This beach cottage is in need of some… Continue reading What Actually Happens When You Put on an Addition?
How to Update Your Home to Bring Value & a Modern Lifestyle
Are you looking for a way to update your home to bring value and modern living? Most of us are! I have a new client who actually purchased from her family her Grandmother’s home. It’s a wonderful ranch house built in the early 60’s. This means in my terms… it’s practically new! The walls are… Continue reading How to Update Your Home to Bring Value & a Modern Lifestyle
Why Window Material Finishes Makes all the Difference in the World
Have you ever wondered how window material finishes can make all the difference in the world on a house? Or perhaps you haven’t noticed the windows specifically but you know that you like a house when you see it all put together. It’s exactly all those material selection details put together that create a beautiful… Continue reading Why Window Material Finishes Makes all the Difference in the World