Author: Morgan Karanasios, Photographer
Kitchen Showcase: Movable Antiques
Hosting a dinner party from a 10-foot by 10-foot kitchen in a 100-year-old Tudor may sound like a setup from “Chopped,” and for a family in Manchester it was proving to be a challenge. “Someone had done a remodel along…
Bath Showcase: The Natural Solution
When Granite State Cabinetry’s Whitney Nelson began work on the primary bathroom for a family of five in Concord, she saw an opportunity to create a space that could become the couple’s soothing sanctuary.
Kitchen Showcase: Functional, Old-World Forms
In pursuit of old-world elegance and inspired by deVOL Kitchens in New York, the homeowners partnered with Mighty Roots to bring a Seacoast flair to their design dreams.
Kitchen Showcase: Go With the Flow
Though Jackie Friberg had her work cut out for her, an ambitious redesign for enhanced functionality is precisely her favorite kind of project to work on at Bedford-based Granite State Cabinetry.
A Cozy Retreat
This chic guesthouse feels spacious enough to serve as a temporary full-time residence.
A Marriage of Gardens and Architecture
The two art forms come together to create splendor in Jaffrey.
A Love of Math Steers Design Path
Granite State Cabinetry’s Whitney Nelson gets classic and edgy.
Embracing Change
Plant-lover Michael Gordon, an experimentalist of sorts, appreciates the ephemeral nature of his gardens.
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
2025 Interior Design (Specialty/Small Space) Winner: Making an Entrance
Interior Design (Specialty/Small Space) Winner: Making an Entrance by Jen Myers of Weekender House
2025 Kitchen Design (Transitional) Winner: Artisan Luxury
Kitchen Design (Transitional) Winner: Artisan Luxury by Whitney Nelson
2025 Kitchen Design(Traditional) Winner: The Bright House
Kitchen Design(Traditional) Winner: The Bright House by Lisa Muskat
2025 Architectural Design (Traditional) Winner: Country Residence
Architectural Design (Traditional) Winner: Country Residence by Renee Fair, AIA, Sheldon Pennoyer, AIA
A Soulfully Transformed Barn
A thoughtful renovation turns a barn into a guest house and a hub for family events.
Beauty & the Bath: Check Out the Before and After
Image Contracting in Bedford is no stranger to bespoke bath remodels, yet this was their most ambitious to date. This primary en suite left nothing untouched. Everything in the space was relocated and reconfigured for function and best use of the space.
Lakefront Luxury
Perched on the shore of Lake Sunapee, a dynamic family retreat from a team of pros draws inspiration from the environment.
2024 Kitchen Design: Transitional Winner: Refined Luxury
Home Design Award Kitchen Design: Transitional Winner: Refined Luxury by Granite State Cabinetry in Bedford, NH
FarmLuxe and Fun
The eclectic accommodations at the Farm at Wolf Pine Hollow include four houses individually decorated with inspired flourishes.
Tiny Homes Create Big Opportunities
Dover’s Cottages at Back River Road respond to the need for workforce housing.
Family Comes First
Behind its stately brick facade, this Bedford home harbors serene, nature-inspired interiors designed to keep both parents and kids happy.
Updating History to a 19th-Century Condo
Careful space planning and a mix of old and new refresh a 19th-century Portsmouth condo.
Abundantly Pretty
Sporting exuberant patterns of plants and flowers, Lori Rollason’s pottery evokes the aesthetic of English country homes.
Bath Showcase: Bathroom Bonanza
Today’s bathrooms continue to become personal retreats — relaxing sanctuaries where one can refresh and recharge while showering or bathing.
Ocean Hideaway
A classic back cottage on the New Hampshire coast is transformed into a darling guest retreat.
2023 Interior Design: Primary Suite/Bedroom Winner: Spa-Inspired Primary Suite
The clients wanted a respite from their busy lives; a spa-inspired suite was the solution. Set against a palette of light and dark greige tones, rich walnut brown and polished nickel accents, an oversized horizontal channel-tufted Vanguard velvet bed sets…
2023 Interior Design: Home Office Winner: Sunapee Sunsets
The wife’s office was created to be a serene jewel box within the home. Working with just under 100 square feet, Home Glow Design was able to pull out all the stops with the custom forest mural wallpaper, completely enveloping…
The Colors of Water
In a lakeside home, cozy and comfortable interiors are inspired by the natural world.
Bath Showcase: Dress Blues and Clean Whites
General contractor John Harding, president of Image Contracting, and his team listened intently to their client’s needs when renovating this ensuite Colonial-style bathroom in Bedford.
Kitchen and Bath Showcase: A Masterful Collaboration
Creating a stunning kitchen, as well as master bath with eye-catching details, was a no-brainer for the combined team effort of Leslie Newman of L Newman Associates and Emily Shakra of Emily Shakra Design.
Kitchen Showcase: A Coastal Kitchen Design
An inventive renovation brings a beachy California feel to a coastal New England kitchen, with an open floor plan that expands and connects the space, while creating striking ocean views from the wall of windows and deck.
Garden Inspiration for Everyone
If you love flowers, you’ll love the pocket-garden tour in Portsmouth.
An Updated Village Home
After Joanne and Bill Zeolie found the perfect house in Amherst’s Historic District, they enlisted a talented team of designers and craftspeople to help make it their own.
Looking Ahead at Bedrock Gardens
The future looks bright in Lee, with Bedrock’s first full season as a public garden.
Carrying on Traditions
Alice Ogden has a national following for the baskets she makes from black-ash trees harvested near her Salisbury home.
Building Sustainability
A net-zero home builds on old traditions with new technologies for future generations.
Crafting A Downtown Home
After the renovation, There are still elements of the dry-goods and hardware stores that were once housed in this historic Portsmouth building.
An Inn Returns to Its Roots
Patty and Peter Cooke bought, saved and reinvented the iconic Pickering House on Main Street in Wolfeboro as a welcoming inn.
Bee-Coming a Beekeeper
There are lots of reasons for all the buzz about bees lately.
Mardi Gras Shrimp and Grits
Shrimp and grits is a classic Louisiana dish and popular for Mardi Gras.
Mini Mardi Gras Meatballs
A friend introduced me to these unusual party meatballs that are served with a barbeque and apricot sauce.
A High-Rise Space For Entertaining
They wanted a kitchen that serves as a gathering space—a place to enjoy a pre-dinner cocktail or re-group before heading out to enjoy Ogunquit’s restaurants and scenic spots
Working Magic with Clay
Sheilagh Flynn’s richly textured and colorful ceramic wall art symbolizes her view of the world: a unified whole of many pieces.
A Home Meant To Be Theirs
After looking at more than twenty houses for sale in one month, James Aponovich and Elizabeth Johansson found the perfect home whose architectural style evoked that of their beloved Italy.
A Stylish Transformation
Two homeowners add comfort and sophistication to their splendid Portsmouth Victorian.
A Georgian Gem
Built in 1758, the John Paul Jones House and its gardens are Portsmouth landmarks worth seeing.
