Making Memories
Times change, and today’s summer retreats — like those featured in this issue —often offer creature comforts ours never did. And yet, I sense that many still carry a simple sentimental value.
Author: Janice Randall Rohlf
Keeping the Past Present
A hundred-year-old property is renewed with a careful blend of preservation & modern design.
No Easy Picks
It's that time of year again— time to share the winners of our Annual Design Awards. Now in its 13th year, the competition continues to grow more exciting with each passing season. This year, we received 100 submissions — a 20% increase from last year — and introduced a new category: Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs).
2026 Up & Coming Talent (Under 40) Winner: Scott McDermott
Scott McDermott has worked as a professional gardener since 2008. His work reflects a deep commitment to horticulture, craftsmanship and place-based design. Beginning in landscape maintenance, he developed a strong foundation in plant knowledge before advancing to work on a…
2026 Outdoor Design (Garden Design) Winner: Coastal Pollinator Garden
Outdoor Design (Garden Design) Winner: Coastal Pollinator Garden by Scott McDermott, McDermott Landscape Design in Portsmouth
2026 Outdoor Design (Living Spaces) Winner: Outdoor Oasis in Hollis
Outdoor Design (Living Spaces) Winner: Outdoor Oasis in Hollis by Kacey Graham, Boehm Graham Interior Design in Bedford
2026 Outdoor Design (Landscape Without Pool) Winner: Shoreline Refresh
Outdoor Design (Landscape Without Pool) Winner: Shoreline Refresh by Gregory Rusnica, Bonin Architects & Associates in New London
2026 Outdoor Design (Landscape with Pool) Winner: Forever Home
Outdoor Design (Landscape with Pool) Winner: Forever Home by Britni Rotunda by Maugel DeStefano Architects in Portsmouth
2026 Remodeling/Renovation Design Winner: Carriage House Revival
Remodeling/Renovation Design Winner: Carriage House Revival by Tim Giguere, TMS Architects & Interiors in Portsmouth
2026 Historic Renovation Honorable Mention: Colonial Cape
Historic Renovation Honorable Mention: Colonial Cape by Alyssia Zevos, Home Comfort in Center Harbor and Scott Elliott, Native Timberworks Carpentry & Design in Moultonborough
2026 Historic Renovation Winner: Little Green
Historic Renovation Winner: Little Green by Matthew J. Daughdrill, Christopher P. Williams Architects in Meredith
2026 Bath Design Honorable Mention: Out of the Darkness, Into the Light
Bath Design Honorable Mention: Out of the Darkness, Into the Light by Image Contracting in Bedford
2026 Bath Design Winner: Traditional Elegance
Bath Design Winner: Traditional Elegance by Debbe Daley, Debbe Daley Designs in Portsmouth
2026 Interior Design (Specialty/Small Space) Honorable Mention: Lockes Island Bunkhouse
Interior Design (Specialty/Small Space) Honorable Mention: Lockes Island Bunkhouse by Native Timberworks Carpentry and Design, LLC in Moultonborough
2026 Interior Design (Specialty/Small Space) Winner: German Spa Retreat
Interior Design (Specialty/Small Space) Winner: German Spa Retreat by Justin Miller, G.M. Roth Design Remodeling in Nashua
2026 Interior Design (Primary Suite) Winner: State Street Condo
Interior Design (Primary Suite) Winner: State Street Condo by Ben Auger, Auger Building Company in Greenland
2026 Interior Design (Living Space) Winner: Water’s Edge
Interior Design (Living Space) Winner: Water’s Edge by Amanda Raymond, Studio Sage Interiors in New London
2026 Interior Design (Whole House) Honorable Mention: 1918 The Clementine House
Interior Design (Whole House) Honorable Mention: 1918 The Clementine House by Debbe Daley, Debbe Daley Designs in Portsmouth
2026 Interior Design (Whole House) Winner: House on the Point
Interior Design (Whole House) Winner: House on the Point by Lindsay Lawrence Interiors in Newburyport, Mass
2026 Kitchen Design (Contemporary) Winner: State Street Condo
Kitchen Design (Contemporary) Winner: State Street Condo by Ben Auger, Auger Building Company in Greenland
2026 Kitchen Design (Transitional) Winner: Charismatic Dream
Kitchen Design (Transitional) Winner: Charismatic Dream by Whitney Nelson, Granite State Cabinetry in Bedford
2026 Kitchen Design(Traditional) Winner: 19th-Century Charmer
Kitchen Design(Traditional) Winner: 19th-Century Charmer by Whitney Nelson, Granite State Cabinetry in Bedford
2026 Green Design (Net Zero/Net Zero Ready) Winner: Split Gable House
Green Design (Net Zero/Net Zero Ready) Winner: Split Gable House by Katie Sutherland, kcs ARCHITECTS in Marlborough
2026 Green Design (Energy-Efficient Home) Winner: Ridge View
Green Design (Energy-Efficient Home) Winner: Ridge View by Anthony Giovanni, MWV Fine Homes in Jackson
2026 Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Winner: Shingle-Style Guest Cottage
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Winner: Shingle-Style Guest Cottage by Jason Bailey, TMS Architects & Interiors in Portsmouth
2026 Small House Design Honorable Mention: Elm Tree Cottage
Small Home Design Honorable Mention: Elm Tree Cottage by Janice Page, PKsurroundings in Exeter
2026 Small House Design Winner: The Not So Tiny House
Small Home Design Winner: The Not So Tiny House by Katie Sutherland, kcs ARCHITECTS in Marlborough
2026 Architectural Design (Modern) Winner: Cove House
Architectural Design (Modern) Winner: Cove House by Marcus Gleysteen, Marcus Gleysteen Architects in Lincoln, Mass
2026 Architectural Design (Traditional) Honorable Mention: Classic Camp
Architectural Design (Traditional) Honorable Mention: Classic Camp by Anthony Giovanni, MWV Fine Homes in Jackson
2026 Architectural Design (Traditional) Winner: Lake House in the New Hampshire Lakes Region
Architectural Design (Traditional) Winner: Lake House in the New Hampshire Lakes Region by Cris Salomon, Samyn-D’Elia Architects in Holderness and Joseph DeSerrano, Cormack Construction Management in Madison
2026 Home of the Year Winner: The Enchanted Cottage
Home of the Year Winner: The Enchanted Cottage by Matthew J. Daughdrill, Christopher P. Williams Architects in Meredith
Green is In
Three years ago, New Hampshire Home added two new categories to its annual Design Awards: Energy-Efficient Home and Net-Zero/Net-Zero Ready Home. This was in response to a growing awareness that going “green” — once considered an anomaly — was becoming the standard in homebuilding, both by choice and mandate. Every year since we added these Green Design categories, the number of submissions has increased.
A Forever Home
Designed for an active retirement and rooted in Seacoast tradition, this Shingle Style home balances timeless architecture, low-maintenance living and seamless connections to the outdoors.
New Legacy for a Lake House
This stunning hybrid timber frame house has everything a family loved about their camp and much, much more.
Delightfully Downsized
An interior designer’s transition to a smaller home capitalizes on her professional know-how.
New Old House
Based on a homesteader’s cottage, a modern-day log house surrounds a family with warmth and good cheer.
A Happy Home
From kitchen and bath renovations to inspiring home tours and design showcases, discover ideas to refresh your living spaces this fall. Explore professional projects, midcentury finds, and gardens in bloom for your next home inspiration.
Midcentury Mecca
A home furnishings emporium filled with nostalgic treasures and current styles welcomes you in Portsmouth.
In the Spotlight
From kitchen and bath renovations to inspiring home tours and design showcases, discover ideas to refresh your living spaces this fall. Explore professional projects, midcentury finds, and gardens in bloom for your next home inspiration.
Deep Roots at Bedrock Gardens
Bedrock Gardens in Lee, now a public space, is Jill Nooney’s pride and joy.
Relax and Retreat at Quitetude
An early 20th-century lodge is lightly renovated to accommodate business off-sites without losing its original Arts and Crafts aesthetic.
2025 Up & Coming Talent (Under 40) Winner: Michael Pritchard
Nominator Kevin ten Brinke, AIA, NCARB, LEED, AP of Bonin Architects said: Mike is an integral member of our team, where his vision has shaped our collaborative culture and design processes. As our studio BIM manager, he leads staff training…
Outdoor Design (Garden Design) Winner: Zen Oasis
Outdoor Design (Garden Design) Winner: Zen Oasis by Bill Parker of Parker Garden Design
2025 Outdoor Design (Living Spaces) Winner: Windermere Residence
Outdoor Design (Living Spaces) Winner: Windermere Residence by MDLA Landscape Architects
2025 Outdoor Design (Landscape Without Pool) Winner: A Tranquil Family Retreat by the Water
Outdoor Design (Landscape Without Pool) Winner: A Tranquil Family Retreat by the Water by George Pellettieri
2025 Outdoor Design (Landscape with Pool) Winner: Notch House
Architectural Design (Modern) Winner: Notch House by Paul Lewandowski, AIA
2025 Remodeling/Renovation Design Winner: Portside Elegance
Remodeling/Renovation Design Winner: Portside Elegance by CM Ragusa Builders
2025 Historical Renovation Winner: Country Residence
Historical Renovation Winner: Country Residence by Renee Fair, AIA, Sheldon Pennoyer, AIA
2025 Bath Design Winner: Soothing Sanctuary
2025 Bath Design Winner: Soothing Sanctuary by Whitney Nelson of Granite State Cabinetry
