By March, we are all anxious to get winter ice and spring mud behind us and move into a season of light and freshness. So, of course, the first thing that I suggest is to give your home a good cleaning, and clean OUT anything that you haven’t used in 2 years (unless, like my… Continue reading Spring Decor to Refresh Your Space
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Time to Consider Landscaping
Even though in New England, our ground is brown and the trees are naked, it’s time to consider landscaping. Since the beginning of February, the landscapers have been contacting me about getting designs done and placing material orders. But unfortunately, like everything else in the world, landscape materials, plants, trees, and labor are in short… Continue reading Time to Consider Landscaping
Color Selections Tips & Tricks
Are you getting ready to paint? If so, the first thing you are considering is the color, and I have some color selection tips & tricks for you, so here we go… QUALITY PAINT. Always, always use a quality paint brand. I know that there is less expensive paint out there, but when you calculate… Continue reading Color Selections Tips & Tricks
What You Need to Know about Variances
Do you need a variance on your property in order to build what you want and need for your home? If so, there are a few things that you should know before applying: Setbacks: Setbacks are defined per neighborhood in your city/town, within your lot there will be a distance from the front, back, and… Continue reading What You Need to Know about Variances
Terrific Tiles
Are you looking for a terrific tile? Well, it turns out that we are too. We are always searching for that perfect tile, so I thought I would share our process on how we land at final tile decisions. APPLICATION The application of tile is very important in the decision-making process. The kitchen backsplash, back… Continue reading Terrific Tiles
How to Hire and Work with Your Contractor
As you consider doing a new project, buying plans, or just changing your materials in the house with a renovation, the first thing you want to do is hire a contractor. DIY is great for small projects like painting, but much more than that, you will need a licensed professional to hire, trust and do… Continue reading How to Hire and Work with Your Contractor
Our Favorite Lighting for the Dark Winter Months
If you’re like us, you may be feeling a little down during these dreary winter months. While we may not be to soak up the sun as much, adding ambient lighting to your living space may help to brighten your mood. We love incorporating fun lighting – table lamps, floor lamps, and plug-in pendants –… Continue reading Our Favorite Lighting for the Dark Winter Months
Marrying the Interiors to the Exteriors with Material
Are you looking to create a connected and cohesive home from the exterior to the interior? Today we’re looking at an ongoing project, the Steel Farmhouse, for inspiration on how materials can intentionally pull the whole home together. Here are some design decisions we’ve made so far: Use of steel. Incorporating structural steel into the… Continue reading Marrying the Interiors to the Exteriors with Material
Best Materials of 2021
It seems that in 2021 what was “typical” was either projects happening very fast or very slow. To say that this is a strange way to manage a company is putting it lightly, but we are getting through it with smiles on our faces and a solid positive attitude. It also helps to have such… Continue reading Best Materials of 2021
Best Mudroom & Bathroom of 2021: Cape Expansion
This sweet cape is home to a young family of five in Portsmouth, NH. The original house when purchased was a three bedroom, 2.5 bath without a garage. Thankfully, we were easily able to add an addition to the left, avoiding any city board requirements as the original owners had clearly planned for the addition,… Continue reading Best Mudroom & Bathroom of 2021: Cape Expansion