Making Memories
Times change, and today’s summer retreats — like those featured in this issue —often offer creature comforts ours never did. And yet, I sense that many still carry a simple sentimental value.
From the Editor
No Easy Picks
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).
Green is In
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.
A Happy Home
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.
In the Spotlight
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.
Green, Glorious Green!
Even if you love snow (I do) and are passionate about skiing (I am), by the third month of the year, it’s time for a change, time to celebrate what’s fresh and new — and green!
Ushering in the New Year
I’ve always loved winter in New England. Regrettably, snowfalls over the years have diminished in size, but I cling to memories of watching the first fat flakes of the season tumble out of the sky and racing with my friends to our local ski area.
Welcome to Winter!
I’ve always loved winter in New England. Regrettably, snowfalls over the years have diminished in size, but I cling to memories of watching the first fat flakes of the season tumble out of the sky and racing with my friends to our local ski area.
Something for Everyone
Kitchens these days are about much more than whipping up a meal — they’re places to hang out, entertain and work from home.
A Trip to the Lake
Last August, my friend Carole invited me and another friend to spend a few days at her house in Sunapee.
Everyone’s a Winner
It’s that time of year again! No, not the interminable slog toward real spring weather in New England. I’m talking about something we can really get excited about: announcing New Hampshire Home’s annual…
Think Green!
My father was at his happiest messing around in his garden. He was handy at uncomplicated home renovations, but his first love was the outdoors — the trees and flowers in our yard…
New Year, New Look!
I’m not one for making resolutions, but the beginning of a new year does call for a little fanfare. My colleagues and I at New Hampshire Home have spent the last several months…
Changing With the Times
Trends in home building and design have been interesting to follow lately. COVID saw some of us fleeing city dwellings for country houses that offered more work-at-home-friendly spaces. Now, as that urgency subsides, attention to sustainable building practices is growing…
Make a Home Your Own
I’ve seen scores of kitchens and bathrooms over the years as I search for houses to feature in magazines like this one. These two rooms intrigue me more than any of the others. I love to see how designers and…
