At Amy Dutton Home, we believe that great design starts with understanding our client’s vision. Choosing the right design for your home can feel overwhelming, but we aim to simplify the process. Whether you’re looking to transform your entire home, build from the ground up, or simply refresh a single room, our design consultations are… Continue reading Understanding Our Client’s Vision: How We Conduct Design Consultations
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The Power of Color: How Color Psychology Shapes Interior Design
Have you ever walked into a room and instantly felt a certain way? Maybe the soft blues made you feel relaxed, or the bright yellows lifted your mood. This is known as color psychology, and it plays a significant role in how we experience our surroundings! Understanding how colors affect our emotions is crucial for… Continue reading The Power of Color: How Color Psychology Shapes Interior Design
Designing a Chic and Organized Closet Space
Whether you’re a minimalist or a lover of all things trendy, having a chic closet space can make your daily routine feel smoother and more stylish. Closets often get overlooked when it comes to design, but they hold incredible potential. We’re here to share some tips to help you transform your closet into a dreamy… Continue reading Designing a Chic and Organized Closet Space
The Benefits of 2D and 3D Renderings in Visualizing Your Design Project
In the world of interior design and architecture, bringing ideas to life can sometimes feel elusive and challenging. That’s where 2D and 3D renderings come in! These powerful visual tools help transform your concepts into clear, understandable images, allowing both designers and clients to view projects in a new light. What are 2D and 3D… Continue reading The Benefits of 2D and 3D Renderings in Visualizing Your Design Project
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
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
York Ocean Cottage Addition Renovation Finds Its Feet
Welcome to the York Ocean Cottage addition/renovation which is quickly finding its feet. In this blog, I want to introduce you to the York Cottage from the back end first. This project has two primary additions – the back and the new second floor over the existing first floor. The back addition will incorporate the… Continue reading York Ocean Cottage Addition Renovation Finds Its Feet
Simply a Classic Farmhouse
Who doesn’t love a classic farmhouse? It is a journey back to the days of simplicity. And that was the goal with this home. The property is 11 acres located in Durham, NH at the top of a hill overlooking fields and wetlands. My clients are a sweet, young couple with young children. The family… Continue reading Simply a Classic Farmhouse
Key Components to Surviving a Kitchen Renovation
A kitchen renovation is one of the most exciting and difficult renovations that we do. But there are key components to surviving a kitchen renovation that will make your life much easier. A temporary kitchen is the key component to surviving a kitchen renovation. It’s typically not a “pretty” set-up, but it will keep you… Continue reading Key Components to Surviving a Kitchen Renovation