This new construction home is named “The Glass House” because of all the strategically placed windows and doors that allow light to flow freely throughout the home. Located in Newmarket, NH and surrounded by over 100 acres of conservation land, this home is 1,800 sf conditioned living square feet with another 1,800 sf unfinished sub-grade… Continue reading The Glass House Lets the Light In
Category: Interiors
Classic and True
This classic colonial located in the Kittery, Maine Foreside neighborhood has officially been “loved back to life”. When I walked on this job site in the January ’18, the contractor was literally pulling the house back together by threading a steel rod and tightening it a bit every day. Post-demolition, it was discovered that not… Continue reading Classic and True
How to Purchase Plumbing Fixtures
Do you want to know some important tricks about how to purchase plumbing fixtures? Typically, I ask my clients to order plumbing fixtures through a certified plumbing supplier to make sure you are getting the highest quality parts. In New England, Ferguson or FW Webb are great resources. These plumbing houses will make sure that… Continue reading How to Purchase Plumbing Fixtures
Tile is the True Texture & Sets the Tone
Tile is the true texture and sets the tone for the space. I love tile for what it brings to a space and the functionality of it. Let’s explore some important information about tile together. SOURCING TILE: On my Pinterest pages you won’t see a link to the tile selections. Why? Tile can be… Continue reading Tile is the True Texture & Sets the Tone
Fireplace Ins & Outs
Do you have a fireplace that is in need of some renovating? A fireplace is such an important focal point in a home; it sets the tone for style and design as well as function. Renovating a fireplace is a process that is intensely detailed and deserves attention. THE PROCESS: DESIGN – Start with… Continue reading Fireplace Ins & Outs
A Countertop that Rivals All
Do you ever have a design vision that you would like to see come to reality? My client had an idea that we could take a wood tree slab and waterfall this with soapstone. Honestly, the minute I heard the idea, I thought it was amazing but very difficult to fabricate. Tyler Jackson of Haven… Continue reading A Countertop that Rivals All
Excel and Pinterest get Married
True, I’m a creative. I’m a right-brained person but I’m also (obviously) “Type A” and enjoy organizing and staying on budget. Excel and Pinterest both work great for me! My intern, Molly, is AMAZING! She also loves Excel. Now, who loves Excel? Honestly, I mean its just numbers, right? But, one weekend I decided that in… Continue reading Excel and Pinterest get Married
Why We LOVE Instagram
Do you follow @RockyBayHome on Instagram? If not, do so now! Why? Because this is a project that I’m sharing EVERYTHING about the design process and products. I don’t always share ALL the details of my projects to maintain intellectual property, so this is a special project. A brief introduction to Rocky Bay Home…… Continue reading Why We LOVE Instagram
Looking Back at 2018: Before & After
Now that 2019 has begun, let’s take a glimpse back at 2018 with a Before & After… Before renovation, this small ocean cottage needed additional living space square footage as well as a more welcoming entry and hopes to improve water views from every room. We were able to accomplish this with a new second… Continue reading Looking Back at 2018: Before & After
Pinterest Points the Way
To be honest, most designers I know spend a lot of time protecting their intellectual property. I’m one of them and you won’t see a lot of my resources or details about how we created something amazingly cool on my client project pages. The Rocky Bay Home project is different though… It’s a “cheat… Continue reading Pinterest Points the Way