March always brings longer days with more sunlight and this year a ton of much-needed hope. It also brings a ton of work as we specify building materials for our clients. Selecting materials is a complex process and essential to keeping the project moving forward in an efficient manner. Let’s dive into the process… Continue reading Materials in March
Category: Kitchen
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
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
New Construction Cape Make its Debut
This sweet new construction cape can be easily defined as classic and modern with clean lines and calming aesthetics. But how did we get there? It’s been a journey, that is for sure! The homeowners purchased a home that was in disrepair on a large .26 acre lot on a unique dead-end street in… Continue reading New Construction Cape Make its Debut
Before & After of New Englander Meets Modern
Before and after photos are some of my favorites and New Englander meets modern is one of my all-time favorites. Remember, we work on projects for a LONG time before they are actually photographed. In this project, I started working with the clients in November 2017, designed until April 2018, the Portsmouth Planning Department slowed… Continue reading Before & After of New Englander Meets Modern
Best of 2019 Projects
Happy 2020! I have to admit, I love even numbers. And I especially love 2020 because it’s the last 4-digits of my phone number. This… will be a good year. But before we jump in too far into 2020, I wanted to take an opportunity to thank all my clients (current & past) and highlight… Continue reading Best of 2019 Projects
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
A Functional Hallway
As a design rule of thumb, I try to avoid using hallways because it can be a huge waste of space. So, I’m always moving walls around to create the shorted approach to any space. When doing an addition, it is always the challenge of what space to give up from the existing house… Continue reading A Functional Hallway
How Modern Cabinetry Can Define a Space
Cabinetry is very expensive and holds great power when defining a space. It is well worth your time and effort to do your homework on prices, styles, finishes, quality, and costs. This project brought interest to both the builder and I because the homeowner’s aesthetic is modern while the home is a traditional New Englander.… Continue reading How Modern Cabinetry Can Define a Space
Traditional Farmhouse
This new construction traditional farmhouse is located on 11 acres in Durham, NH. Inspired by her parent’s home in CT, my client focused primarily on designing a home that is classic to the eye. It is designed to be built efficiently with standard height studs determining the wall height and standard structural requirements. The four-bedroom,… Continue reading Traditional Farmhouse