Bath Showcase: Bathroom Bonanza
Today’s bathrooms continue to become personal retreats — relaxing sanctuaries where one can refresh and recharge while showering or bathing.
Author: Morgan Karanasios, Photographer
Instinctively Elegant
We’ve heard it so many times that it has…
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.
Bouquets in Glass
Melissa Ayotte makes fine-art paperweights based on themes from nature in her New Boston studio.
The Glories of Winter Squash
These fruits are not only delicious—their shapes and colors make them works of art, too!
A Tiny House So Merry & Bright
A whimsical small home transforms into a cozy winter wonderland.
Sweet Labors of Holiday Love
Don’t miss the array of gingerbread houses on display at Discover Portsmouth in December!
Beyond Simplicity
The distinct design and structural evolution of the historic Canterbury Shaker Village Dwelling House is anything but ordinary.
The Warner House is Beginning Its Fourth Century
The landmark Warner House in Portsmouth is the earliest building of its type in New England.
A Quest for Local Spirits
A craft distillery in Tamworth sets the standard and pioneers new tastes.
Going with the Flow
Designers talk about trends in faucet finishes, showerheads and sinks for kitchens and baths.
Making Over A Guest Suite
Oenophiles who also love to travel create a stylish new space at home where they enjoy wine.
