Tag: interiors

Modern Minimalism: Embracing a Simple Aesthetic in Your Home

Modern minimalism focuses on the beauty of simplicity and encourages you to strip away the excess and prioritize simple pieces that truly enhance your space. However, this doesn’t mean your home has to feel empty or lifeless! Instead, think of it as creating a blank canvas where each piece you choose adds value and meaning.… Continue reading Modern Minimalism: Embracing a Simple Aesthetic in Your Home

Case Study: Revitalizing a Historic Home in Portsmouth, NH

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

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

Tips for Creating a Stylish and Functional Dining Room

Dining rooms are a special place where family and friends can come together to share delicious meals and create precious memories. During special occasions like holiday celebrations or simple daily use, your dining room should be a perfect blend of style and functionality. With the right design elements, you can transform your dining room into… Continue reading Tips for Creating a Stylish and Functional Dining Room

11 Kitchen Refresh Ideas We Love

Refreshing your kitchen can breathe new life into your home and enhance both its functionality and aesthetic appeal. From updating your cabinetry and countertops to incorporating texture and pattern into your space, there are countless ways to transform your kitchen into the most stylish, functional, and inviting room of your home! Whether you are looking… Continue reading 11 Kitchen Refresh Ideas We Love

The Advantages of Open Concept Living Spaces: Why You Should Consider it for Your Home

Open concept living spaces have become increasingly popular in recent years, and for good reason! This design trend eliminates barriers between common living areas, such as the kitchen, dining, and living room to create a seamless flow and a sense of connectivity throughout the home. Open concepts offer a multitude of benefits and are a… Continue reading The Advantages of Open Concept Living Spaces: Why You Should Consider it for Your Home

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

Why Structure is a BIG Deal

Do you know what is under your floors and walls? Don’t worry, most people don’t. Until there is a problem that is.   On this project, we were hired to replace the marble (a soft stone) floor because there was a large crack straight in a line. Needless to say, it’s not as easy as… Continue reading Why Structure is a BIG Deal

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