Kitchen Showcase: A Beautiful Bistro
No matter how big the house, the kitchen is where the family gathers. More families want kitchens that mesh with their lifestyles.
Author: Rob Karosis, Photographer
From Sea to Shining Sea
An elegant new addition with 270-degree views enhances an already stunning Seabrook home.
2023 Historic Renovation Winner: Downtown Federal
Originally destined to be a smaller-scale renovation, as the design progressed and construction started, it was decided to gut the interior of the Portsmouth building down to the original brick walls, which dated to 1817. Awkward layouts and non-stacking stairs…
2023 Kitchen Design: Traditional Winner: Fresh Urban Living
A young couple wanted to update their dark and dated kitchen to reflect their fresh, modern style; they wanted it to be practical for their two young kids but also feel stylish and sophisticated for entertaining. To keep the space…
2023 Kitchen Design: Transitional Winner: Cove Light
Turquoise glass and brass pendant lights from Derek Marshall set the tone for the materials, colors and patterns in this kitchen, where blue, green and amber glass tile behind the range mimics light bouncing off the water visible through…
A Labor of Love in Downtown Portsmouth
A complex refurbishing of a 200-year-old home revived its period charm while also introducing eye-catching color, detail and flourishes.
Kitchen Showcase: A Kitchen With Hidden Surprises
Designer Kacey Graham, of Boehm Graham Interior Design, says the kitchen is quintessential to inspiring a home’s design. Graham kept that philosophy in mind when designing this Bedford kitchen, which combines creativity and functionality with flair.
A Masterfully Updated Master Bathroom
Together with their interior designer, the group transformed the space, creating a contemporary, luxurious retreat befitting a summer home.
Charting a Course for a Forever House
Thanks to help from TMS Architects in Portsmouth, a couple built their retirement dream home—designed for aging in place—a stone’s throw from Lake Winnipesaukee.
Bathrooms Designed to Hold Up Beautifully
The lavishly tiled master bath in this White Mountain ski home reflects a warm, Western style, even down to details like antler horn-shaped candle holders near the tub. This active family’s Timberpeg home in Lincoln—near Loon Mountain ski resort—is rustic…
A Multi-tasking Kitchen For a Busy Family
Janice Page, of PKsurroundings in Exeter, designed Heather and Eric Campbell’s kitchen to minimize clutter and create space for a busy family. The walnut-topped island adds warmth as well as seating space and additional storage. With six children between them,…
At Home on the Atlantic
Interior designer Janice Page brought the ocean view and feel into a Seacoast condominium.
2018 Excellence in Remodeling/Renovation Design Winner: Downtown Revival
William Soupcoff of TMS Architects in Portsmouth (603) 436-4274 tms-architects.com The client was able to look beyond the disrepair of a 1910 Greek Revival home to appreciate the property’s well-established neighborhood and proximity to downtown Portsmouth. A new screen porch,…
2018 Excellence in Kitchen Design Winner: Elegance for Entertaining
Janice Page of PKsurroundings in Exeter (603) 817-6347 pksurroundings.com This new kitchen has become a favorite gathering place for entertaining, and opens to a dining area and sitting room. The space is flooded with natural light, and provides views of…
Old Neighborhood, New House
Stephanie Yen and Stephen Lee built a stunning contemporary home in Hanover to replace the 1960s split-level in which Yen had grown up.
Downsizing in Style
Experience renovating several homes helped Janet Prince and Peter Bergh immediately recognize the potential of a home needing TLC in Portsmouth’s South End.
An Elegant Pied-à-Terre
A short walk from Boston’s theater district, a tiny condo in an historic home is now a New Hampshire couple’s weekend getaway.
2017 Excellence in Interior Design Winner: Kaknes Home
The 2017 winner is Janice Page and Rebecca Dillman of PK Surroundings in Exeter
2017 Excellence in Kitchen Design Honorable Mention: Urban Chef’s Kitchen
The 2017 winner is Janice Page and Rebecca Dillman of PK Surroundings in Exeter
2017 Excellence in Kitchen Design Winner: Waterville Valley Kitchen
The 2017 winners are Randy Trainor of C. Randolph Trainor Interiors and Ashland Lumber
2017 Excellence in Bath Design Winner: Contemporary Bath
The 2017 winner is Randy Trainor of C. Randolph Trainor Interiors in Franconia
2017 Home of the Year Honorable Mention: Bristol Woods Residence
Honorable mention goes to Scott Fiorentino of Fiorentino Group Architects in Portsmouth
All in the Details
When they began renovations, a Seacoast couple decided to stay true to their historic home’s original design. They did such a good job that the home received the 2016 New Hampshire Home Design Award for Excellence in Renovation.
A Complicated Renovation
A kitchen and bath get a complete and fabulous makeover.
A retreat for skiers, by skiers
A second home just off the ski trails in Lincoln is custom-designed for lovers of snow sports.
Opening up a Seacoast cottage
Tom and Kathy Huff created an open concept for their lovely—formerly compartmentalized—North Hampton vacation home.
The heart of the home
A Rye home’s addition opens the interiors up to the natural environment.
A marvelous mix of modern and traditional styles
A Portsmouth designer transforms her historic home into a comfortable, fun, one-of-a-kind space.
A New Performance Space in Portsmouth
The storefront of the Loft—The Music Hall in Portsmouth’s new entertainment space—is a beacon at night. Brightly lit, with its bar glowing neon-blue, it’s difficult to miss. “People walk down Congress Street and see the glow from the windows, and…
Making the Most of a Spectacular View
With the help of creative architects and builder, one family capitalized on the selling points of a beautiful lot.
A Home Built for Warmth
This spacious home is fueled by both the sun and family memories.
