When renovating our kitchen, one major guideline drove most of our decisions: our new, highly functional space needed to flow seamlessly into our charming, old 1908 home. With this in mind, we set out to design a kitchen that would allow my family to enjoy our entire home, rather than just the back portion, where kitchens … Read more
Unique yet classic is the best way to describe this lovely cottage for a lovely family. Many locally sourced materials along with simple forms and cheerful colors provided just the right punch for this meticulously designed Maine Lake House. What a pleasure to have the client’s lifelong love of summers on a Maine lake drive … Read more
These fabulous snowbirds wanted a hip camp for their summers in Maine, one that could accommodate them, their adult children and their extended families. They sought the lounginess of a Maine lodge, without “too much lodge.” Their love of color shone through their wonderful folk art collection. We had lots of fun creating nooks and … Read more
The inspiration for this space was the client’s amazing collection of antique decoys, which he loves, but for which he did not have a proper display. The biggest challenges were the proportions and intended function (living room and dining room) of the space. Because of site restrictions and the fact that it is a converted … Read more
Color, color, color! I love it and so does this super client. Even though she said she was afraid of color, she had belongings in her home that told me she wasn’t. It seemed to me that she was simply afraid to choose it on her own…I was very happy to help! Together, we chose … Read more
This was the third renovation of this beautiful, contemporary home, originally designed in the 1970’s by Eaton Tarbell and then remodeled with an addition in the 1990’s by James Schildroth. By 2008, the terrific family, who had owned the property for over 60 years, had outgrown it, and we were charged with helping to create … Read more
This farm house had been in this charming family for generations. With changing times, these terrific folks sought to convert the barn into a year-round, energy efficient home suitable for retirement, freeing up the wonderful old farmhouse for their many visitors. Flow was very important here, as we kept in mind the possibility of accessibility … Read more
This new home is situated on a spectacular site and features an interior bridge across an active vernal pool – a truly unique, earth friendly home for a wonderful family. A delightful project! Together, the clients and I created a space that used color, texture and light to reflect the joy, whimsy and reverence for … Read more
With an amazing renovation underway, my delightful client and I understood each other immediately. The task: take advantage of this fantastic new design, featuring flowing living spaces, exceptional waterfront views and a charming neighborhood, and help bring “home” to this project. Home that reflected the client’s deep appreciation of nature, desire for comfort, and need … Read more