Floor to Ceiling: How to Create a Cohesive Design Concept for Your Home

When it comes to home design, achieving a cohesive look can often feel like an overwhelming task. With so many elements to consider, it’s easy to end up with a space that feels disjointed. One of the most impactful ways to craft a harmonious living space is by considering the concept of “floor to ceiling”… Continue reading Floor to Ceiling: How to Create a Cohesive Design Concept for Your Home

Case Study: The New Englander Expansion

Introduction: A Family’s Journey Begins  The New Englander Expansion was an exciting project for a growing family nestled along the beautiful seacoast of New Hampshire. When we first began this project, the couple had one adorable daughter and by the time we celebrated its completion in 2022, they had welcomed two additional children, all while… Continue reading Case Study: The New Englander Expansion

8 Benefits of Working with an Interior Designer

Starting a home renovation or redesign project can be an exciting task! From choosing the right color palette to selecting furniture and materials that fits your style, the process can be fun and refreshing but may quickly become overwhelming. This is where working with an interior designer can make a huge difference. Not only can… Continue reading 8 Benefits of Working with an Interior Designer

Tips for Creating a Cohesive Color Scheme in Your Home

Creating a cohesive color scheme in your home is crucial for achieving a harmonious and visually appealing space! Whether you prefer an eclectic mix of colors or more of a monochromatic look, thoughtful consideration of your color choices is key to ensure they complement each other well. Here are some tips to help you create… Continue reading Tips for Creating a Cohesive Color Scheme in Your Home

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

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

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

Order Your Thanksgiving Chairs & Linens NOW!

Do you need to order your Thanksgiving chairs now? Or do you simply need an extra chair or two for your Thanksgiving guests? We have chairs! Actually, we have awesome chairs both in stock and available for custom order. Come in or email: orders@amyduttonhome.com and we can guide you through the buying process. Most of… Continue reading Order Your Thanksgiving Chairs & Linens NOW!

What’s up at 7 Wallingford Square?

Have you been to Kittery lately? I mean the REAL Kittery, not the outlet malls. This is the downtown section that is just over the Memorial Bridge from Portsmouth toward the Shipyard and runs primarily between Route 1 on Government and Walker Streets. This… this is the heart of Kittery called “Kittery Foreside”. And within… Continue reading What’s up at 7 Wallingford Square?

What Sets amy dutton Home Fabrics Apart

I am often asked why I started a fabric line. Well, it was actually a reaction to a few things happening. Mostly… it morphed from one thing into another. In 2013, I had a series of very difficult projects and really needed a way to express some fun creativity. At the same time, I had… Continue reading What Sets amy dutton Home Fabrics Apart