Small Wonder
It's impossible to miss the majestic elm tree that hovers over this cozy New England-style home in downtown Exeter. The tree dominates the back corner of the property, and it played a role in the design of the 1,200-square-foot cottage.
Author: Rob Karosis, Photographer
For Love of Light & Line
When a stony ledge with a steep downward slope became the designated site for a single-family residence in Campton, the rock was not circumvented or extracted but embraced as a vital element to the project’s success.
Kitchen Showcase: Cool Beauty
If great design is in the details, then this kitchen is a star. Auger Building Company, based in Greenland, was tasked with creating a unique residence in downtown 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 Remodeling/Renovation Design Winner: Carriage House Revival
Remodeling/Renovation Design Winner: Carriage House Revival by Tim Giguere, TMS Architects & Interiors in Portsmouth
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 Kitchen Design (Contemporary) Winner: State Street Condo
Kitchen Design (Contemporary) Winner: State Street Condo by Ben Auger, Auger Building Company in Greenland
2026 Small House Design Honorable Mention: Elm Tree Cottage
Small Home Design Honorable Mention: Elm Tree Cottage by Janice Page, PKsurroundings in Exeter
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
New Legacy for a Lake House
This stunning hybrid timber frame house has everything a family loved about their camp and much, much more.
New Old House
Based on a homesteader’s cottage, a modern-day log house surrounds a family with warmth and good cheer.
True Blue Transformation
An Adirondack-style lakeside retreat is refreshed with cozy and comforting touches.
Built for the Beach and Each Other
A Rye home is designed for connection and coastal joy.
2025 Remodeling/Renovation Design Winner: Portside Elegance
Remodeling/Renovation Design Winner: Portside Elegance by CM Ragusa Builders
A Seacoast Cottage is Sea-zing the Moment
In an idyllic location by the ocean, one couple turns a petite home into a palace.
The Great Outdoors in Bethlehem
This timber-frame retreat is all about enjoying family time in the mountains.
Kitchen Showcase: Modern Masterpiece
Find a range of kitchens from family-friendly designs that handle heavy traffic to sophisticated enclaves perfect for entertaining.
A Classic Cottage With Contemporary Style
Set in a historic district and on the water, this renovated home offers the best of both worlds.
2024 Kitchen Design: Contemporary Winner: Oak House
Home Design Award Kitchen Design: Contemporary Winner: Oak House by TMS Architects in Portsmouth, NH
2024 Outdoor Design: Living Spaces Winner: Lakefront Timber Frame Home
Home Design Award Outdoor Design: Living Spaces winner Lakefront Timber Frame Home by Samyn-D’Elia Architects, P.A. in Holderness
2024 Architectural Design: Traditional Winner: Lakefront Timber Frame Home
Home Design Award Architectural Design: Traditional winner Lakefront Timber Frame Home by Samyn-D’Elia Architects, P.A. in Holderness
2024 Interior Design: Primary Suite Winner: Mill Stone Terrace Residence
Home Design Award Interior Design: Primary Suite Winner: Mill Stone Terrace Residence by Boehm Graham Interior Design in Bedford, NH
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.
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.
