This newly renovated New Englander needed some help when we first met its homeowners! With a vision and budget to match, these homeowners took advantage of a very fast-moving market and closed on this Downtown Portsmouth New Englander quickly to start work as soon as possible. Even though they inevitably got caught up in the… Continue reading Best Completed Project of 2021: New Englander Expansion
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Best Interior Design of 2021: New Castle Ocean View Reno
This project is in New Castle, NH on the bay overlooking the Isles of Sholes. The house was formerly owned by the homeowner’s parents and when the homeowners took the house over, they conducted a major renovation involving bathrooms and the kitchen. For some reason, the former designer didn’t complete the project. As such, I… Continue reading Best Interior Design of 2021: New Castle Ocean View Reno
How to Select Colors for Your Walls
Are you getting ready to paint a room or select colors for your entire house? For many, this process is daunting and paralyzing. I watch some of my clients simply torture themselves over paint colors and often I wonder, why? Then, I step back and realize that this is their process and I’m along for the… Continue reading How to Select Colors for Your Walls
Terrific Tiles
Are you getting ready to tile your bathroom, kitchen, or mudroom? I spend a lot of time specifying and purchasing tiles, so I thought I would share a few tips and tricks to think about as you move through your project. TILE SELECTION: The tile selection can be a daunting step for many. Just walking… Continue reading Terrific Tiles
Fabulous Floors
Are you in the process of selecting or redoing your floors? There are so many options out there that it can be a little overwhelming. So, let’s see if we can simplify it a bit for you. SELECT THE TYPE: Application: Are you restricted by any sort of existing flooring or can you just move… Continue reading Fabulous Floors
Material Selections that Matter
One of my favorite things to do in my job is select materials for projects. It’s fun and inspiring, and materials always bring a project to life! But, if you are working on a renovation or new construction project it might be a bit overwhelming. So here is a sneak peak into the ADH process… Continue reading Material Selections that Matter
The Perfect Patio
Are you looking to create the perfect patio? Well, why not? Patios are an extension of the house and living space so it is worth the time, energy, and funds to invest in research and design. As an example, I’ll use the York Cape Expansion project to show you my process when designing a patio.… Continue reading The Perfect Patio
The Reasoning of Rooflines
Have you ever looked at a house and thought “that looks so weird, something is wrong!” If so, it’s probably the roofline. I’m not going to lie, they are hard. Very hard. So here is the logic behind creating a roofline: FOOTPRINT The footprint dictates the wall locations and the walls then create the rooflines.… Continue reading The Reasoning of Rooflines
How To Make Your Interior Bright & Beautiful Throughout the Winter
As we begin to hunker down for the winter and resolve to spend more time indoors, I thought I would put together a list of what I do to create a cozy home for the winter. PLANTS: I love gardening and it’s important to me to continue to keep my thumb green. So, I bring… Continue reading How To Make Your Interior Bright & Beautiful Throughout the Winter
How to Determine Your Style
Are you struggling to figure out your style? As you are starting a project, or even if you’re just wanting to refresh your home, it’s helpful to determine a home style so that your home feels cohesive and authentic to you. Your priority should be to define a consistent style that you can thread throughout… Continue reading How to Determine Your Style