This new construction home is named “The Glass House” because of all the strategically placed windows and doors that allow light to flow freely throughout the home. Located in Newmarket, NH and surrounded by over 100 acres of conservation land, this home is 1,800 sf conditioned living square feet with another 1,800 sf unfinished sub-grade… Continue reading The Glass House Lets the Light In
Category: Kitchen
How to Purchase Plumbing Fixtures
Do you want to know some important tricks about how to purchase plumbing fixtures? Typically, I ask my clients to order plumbing fixtures through a certified plumbing supplier to make sure you are getting the highest quality parts. In New England, Ferguson or FW Webb are great resources. These plumbing houses will make sure that… Continue reading How to Purchase Plumbing Fixtures
Plans to Meet Rocky Bay
Rocky Bay Home is a project that is being run as a project under Amy Dutton Home and is a personal investment property located in Spruce Head, Maine. I invite you to watch the process of the project by following on Instagram (@rockybayhome) and check out the preliminary website: rockybayhome.com. I am treating Rocky Bay… Continue reading Plans to Meet Rocky Bay
Tile is the True Texture & Sets the Tone
Tile is the true texture and sets the tone for the space. I love tile for what it brings to a space and the functionality of it. Let’s explore some important information about tile together. SOURCING TILE: On my Pinterest pages you won’t see a link to the tile selections. Why? Tile can be… Continue reading Tile is the True Texture & Sets the Tone
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
Looking Back at 2018: Before & After
Now that 2019 has begun, let’s take a glimpse back at 2018 with a Before & After… Before renovation, this small ocean cottage needed additional living space square footage as well as a more welcoming entry and hopes to improve water views from every room. We were able to accomplish this with a new second… Continue reading Looking Back at 2018: Before & After
“These are a Few of Our Favorite Things”
“These are a Few of Our Favorite Things” is from my favorite musical; The Sound of Music. This musical brings back childhood memories of singing with my mother and dancing around the Living Room with friends as we acted out the songs (I was the youngest, so I always played Gretel). A magical song about… Continue reading “These are a Few of Our Favorite Things”
Custom Cabinet Classics
Why spend the money for custom cabinet classics, you ask? Well, read on and I’ll fill you in on the secrets and successes of custom cabinetry. SOME LOGISTICS: It is true, custom cabinetry is more expensive than box cabinetry. There are two reasons to go with custom cabinetry and spend the extra cash: If your… Continue reading Custom Cabinet Classics
Why Kitchen & Dining Rooms marry well
Why Kitchen & Dining Rooms marry well It’s a fact; kitchens and dining rooms connect functionally. It wasn’t always that way though. Houses built before the 80’s were built with separate kitchen and dining rooms. I spend a lot of my time working with clients to open up the kitchen / dining spaces and in… Continue reading Why Kitchen & Dining Rooms marry well
How to Plan for a Renovation
Are you wondering how to plan for a kitchen renovation and have no idea where to begin? Let’s start at the beginning… Timeline: The planning and design takes between 2-4 months depending on the client and how focused you are. If you are interested in a winter project, now is the time to start! Budget:… Continue reading How to Plan for a Renovation