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).
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…
Outdoor Design (Garden Design) Winner: Coastal Pollinator Garden by Scott McDermott, McDermott Landscape Design in Portsmouth
Outdoor Design (Living Spaces) Winner: Outdoor Oasis in Hollis by Kacey Graham, Boehm Graham Interior Design in Bedford
Outdoor Design (Landscape Without Pool) Winner: Shoreline Refresh by Gregory Rusnica, Bonin Architects & Associates in New London
Outdoor Design (Landscape with Pool) Winner: Forever Home by Britni Rotunda by Maugel DeStefano Architects in Portsmouth
Remodeling/Renovation Design Winner: Carriage House Revival by Tim Giguere, TMS Architects & Interiors in Portsmouth
Historic Renovation Honorable Mention: Colonial Cape by Alyssia Zevos, Home Comfort in Center Harbor and Scott Elliott, Native Timberworks Carpentry & Design in Moultonborough
Historic Renovation Winner: Little Green by Matthew J. Daughdrill, Christopher P. Williams Architects in Meredith
Bath Design Honorable Mention: Out of the Darkness, Into the Light by Image Contracting in Bedford
Bath Design Winner: Traditional Elegance by Debbe Daley, Debbe Daley Designs in Portsmouth
Interior Design (Specialty/Small Space) Honorable Mention: Lockes Island Bunkhouse by Native Timberworks Carpentry and Design, LLC in Moultonborough
Interior Design (Specialty/Small Space) Winner: German Spa Retreat by Justin Miller, G.M. Roth Design Remodeling in Nashua
Interior Design (Primary Suite) Winner: State Street Condo by Ben Auger, Auger Building Company in Greenland
Interior Design (Living Space) Winner: Water’s Edge by Amanda Raymond, Studio Sage Interiors in New London
Interior Design (Whole House) Honorable Mention: 1918 The Clementine House by Debbe Daley, Debbe Daley Designs in Portsmouth
Interior Design (Whole House) Winner: House on the Point by Lindsay Lawrence Interiors in Newburyport, Mass
Kitchen Design (Contemporary) Winner: State Street Condo by Ben Auger, Auger Building Company in Greenland
Kitchen Design (Transitional) Winner: Charismatic Dream by Whitney Nelson, Granite State Cabinetry in Bedford
Kitchen Design(Traditional) Winner: 19th-Century Charmer by Whitney Nelson, Granite State Cabinetry in Bedford
Green Design (Net Zero/Net Zero Ready) Winner: Split Gable House by Katie Sutherland, kcs ARCHITECTS in Marlborough
Green Design (Energy-Efficient Home) Winner: Ridge View by Anthony Giovanni, MWV Fine Homes in Jackson
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Winner: Shingle-Style Guest Cottage by Jason Bailey, TMS Architects & Interiors in Portsmouth
Small Home Design Honorable Mention: Elm Tree Cottage by Janice Page, PKsurroundings in Exeter
Small Home Design Winner: The Not So Tiny House by Katie Sutherland, kcs ARCHITECTS in Marlborough
Architectural Design (Modern) Winner: Cove House by Marcus Gleysteen, Marcus Gleysteen Architects in Lincoln, Mass
Architectural Design (Traditional) Honorable Mention: Classic Camp by Anthony Giovanni, MWV Fine Homes in Jackson
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
Home of the Year Winner: The Enchanted Cottage by Matthew J. Daughdrill, Christopher P. Williams Architects in Meredith
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.
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.
This stunning hybrid timber frame house has everything a family loved about their camp and much, much more.
An interior designer’s transition to a smaller home capitalizes on her professional know-how.
Based on a homesteader’s cottage, a modern-day log house surrounds a family with warmth and good cheer.
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.
A home furnishings emporium filled with nostalgic treasures and current styles welcomes you in Portsmouth.
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.
Bedrock Gardens in Lee, now a public space, is Jill Nooney’s pride and joy.
An early 20th-century lodge is lightly renovated to accommodate business off-sites without losing its original Arts and Crafts aesthetic.
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 by Bill Parker of Parker Garden Design
Outdoor Design (Living Spaces) Winner: Windermere Residence by MDLA Landscape Architects
Outdoor Design (Landscape Without Pool) Winner: A Tranquil Family Retreat by the Water by George Pellettieri
Architectural Design (Modern) Winner: Notch House by Paul Lewandowski, AIA
Remodeling/Renovation Design Winner: Portside Elegance by CM Ragusa Builders
Historical Renovation Winner: Country Residence by Renee Fair, AIA, Sheldon Pennoyer, AIA
2025 Bath Design Winner: Soothing Sanctuary by Whitney Nelson of Granite State Cabinetry
Interior Design (Primary Suite) Winner: Marshside Oasis by Liz Fox Jacobs of Spruce Interiors
Interior Design (Specialty/Small Space) Winner: Making an Entrance by Jen Myers of Weekender House
