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Posted Sep 26 at 10:19 AM in by Sandy Giardi
Come autumn, the hearth is the heart of the outdoor living room. We’re positively stoked about these red-hot designs....
Sure, at dusk there’s a temperature drop and a chill in the air, yet still we’re seeing a warming trend even as it gets cooler, thanks to fantastic fireplace and firepit additions to outdoor landscapes. There’s no denying the allure of glowing embers or the dance of flames as...
Posted Sep 23 at 5:52 PM in by Sandy Giardi
RIPPLE EFFECT: An escape at a New Hampshire lake continues a family tradition
Walk into any general store or kitschy gift shop in New Hampshire’s Lakes Region and you’ll see vintage, hand painted signs announcing: “Life is Better at the Lake.” After spending time amid the pine-laden hills and silvery waters of Lake Winnipesaukee—a heaven-sent terrain of misty blues and moss greens where...
Posted Sep 22 at 10:30 AM in by Sandy Giardi
No cold shoulders here. In New England, outdoor terraces are designed to last long into fall. Homeowners are still spending time in the great outdoors, but, sure as our leaves change color, the experience shifts. Instead of making a splash in the pool, we’re relaxing in steaming spas, circling around a fire, having drinks and a meal on a glowing outdoor patio, or commanding the grill while...
Posted Sep 21 at 1:15 PM in by Jen Harvey
Ideas for transforming your bathroom into a space that's anything but ordinary.
1. Going Natural
Black Slate Natural Cleft by Marble and Granite, Inc.
2. Timeless Modern
Calacatta Marble by Cumar, Inc.
3. Keeping it Neutral
Installations Plus
4. Serene Statements
Louis W. Mian, Inc.
5. More Mosaic
Babylon by Paris Ceramics
6. Rich Hues
Honed Bianco Carrara subway tile with custom...
Posted Sep 20 at 1:32 PM in by carly stewart
An office one looks forward to going to work in – that’s a joke, right? This circular crafted space is a work of absolute architectural genius, and might hold true for the ideal home office. Who would have thought that existed? Kochman Reidt + Haigh Cabinetmakers worked with Kistler & Knapp Builders and Architect Morehouse MacDonald and Associates, Inc. to complete this extravagant renovation...
Posted Aug 22 at 10:06 AM in by Sandy Giardi
We’ve taken a shine to these glittering coastal gems....
Here in the Boston area we’re lucky to have our pick of beach options all within a short ride (Traffic? What traffic?). The rocky coasts of the North Shore, New Hampshire and Maine beckon from the north; Cape Cod, Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket summon us southeast; Newport and Rhode Island call from the southwest; and Long Island and the...
Posted Aug 3 at 2:02 PM in by Sandy Giardi
Now that we are firmly (and happily!) ensconced in the lazy, languid days of midsummer, unwinding is at the top of the to-do list. Set your office email on Automatic Reply, because we’ve culled daydream-worthy getaways that will make you yearn to run for the hills, or, as the case may be, the lake.
Architecture: Morehouse MacDonald & Associates; photo by Sam Gray
Amid the lush foothills of...
Posted Aug 2 at 10:41 AM in by carly stewart
[Marble and Granite, Inc. (Calacatta Novus – Color Quartz)]
You have a brand new natural stone countertop.. Perfect! What’s better than that? Keeping that precious custom creation looking and lasting as good as new for as long as you wish to enjoy it – no matter what kind of mess you should make in the kitchen. Marble & Granite, Inc. shares their best cleaning and maintenance strategies…...
Posted Jul 7 at 11:38 AM in by carly stewart
Founded in 2002, Colin Smith Architecture has developed a diverse portfolio on custom homes, historic renovations and interiors working with both traditional and modern spaces. They incorporate a strict and extensive design process for their clients in order to get every detail of the job done accurately and professionally, including every inch of the project.
Colin Smith’s Somerset House is a...
Posted Jun 30 at 11:46 AM in by Sandy Giardi
All new constructions consider their lot when they build, but some structures seem to be born of the land they inhabit. We celebrate homes that share a symbiotic relationship with their settings.
TMS Architects
For a wooded retreat on Lake Winnipesaukee, TMS Architects carved out a site on a rugged promontory to best capture the sweeping views and beauty of the lake at its feet. The goal of the...
