At Amy Dutton Home, we take great pride in breathing new life into historic homes, preserving their charm while adapting them for modern living. Today, we’re excited to share details about our current project: a captivating addition to a home nestled in a cozy neighborhood of Portsmouth, New Hampshire. This house, built between 1920-1940, offers… Continue reading Case Study: Revitalizing a Historic Home in Portsmouth, NH
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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
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
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
There is Nothing Like a Hot Bath
Sometimes, there is nothing like a hot bath to take all the worries away! I find that typically my clients are passionate about their bathtubs if they want one. And now, there are several approaches to purchasing, designs for installing and locations to consider outside of the traditional approach. Let’s discover a few together: LOCATION:… Continue reading There is Nothing Like a Hot Bath
Key Elements to Selecting the Right Cabinetry Supplier
Are you in the market for new cabinetry either in your bedroom, bathroom or closet? If so, it probably means two things are happening: You have a much larger job ahead of you than just selecting a new cabinet. You are in the midst of making a lot of complex decisions in a short amount… Continue reading Key Elements to Selecting the Right Cabinetry Supplier
How to Strategically Place Bathroom Windows
Windows in a bathroom are really important! Why? They create light, feel and fresh air. They must be balanced with privacy. Because I live in downtown Portsmouth, I can sit at my kitchen island and see in 3 different bathroom windows. Honestly, it’s not good. My neighbors all laugh about it but it makes me very… Continue reading How to Strategically Place Bathroom Windows
Building Techniques in India
I recently returned from a trip to India and wanted to share some insight into the building techniques in an absolutely amazingly resourceful country To my surprise, the nicest homes and hotels I have ever been in were in India, counterbalanced by small shacks with tin & rocks for roofs. My brain tried to make… Continue reading Building Techniques in India
How to Transform Your Home with a Truss Roof
Does your home need a significant renovation? When I was hired for this “Ranch Renovation” the existing 1952 home was in desperate need of updating! To begin, the ceiling height was very low at only 7’6” high, which meant that the height of the windows were hung too low. All the windows were single pane… Continue reading How to Transform Your Home with a Truss Roof