Kitchen Confidential
In this issue, we feature three kitchens and three baths, each evoking a distinctly different mood. We hope you’ll find inspiration in these varied spaces.
New Hampshire Home - September-October 2026
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.
Rooted in Family
Hospitality is second nature for successful restaurateurs Tom and Vicky Mills and is evident in the welcoming gardens surrounding their New London home.
Counter Culture
Although a native of Syracuse, New York, Linda Cloutier has made New Hampshire her home since moving to Stratham in 1990 and founding her own design company, Lifestyles Kitchens and Baths, two years later.
A New Perspective
Two years ago, when Jordana Pomeroy was appointed CEO and director of the Currier Museum of Art in Manchester, she and her partner, Tom Grasse, moved from Florida to New Hampshire.
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.
Bath Showcase: Natural High
At the end of the day, who wouldn’t want to relax in a soothing, spa-like environment? Creating such a space was the task presented to designer Kevin Roy of KRB Kitchen & Bath Design Center in Stratham.
Kitchen Showcase: Water Disaster to Wow!
It’s not every day that an appliance catastrophe triggers a breathtaking kitchen transformation. “The family’s dishwasher malfunctioned, ruining the kitchen floors and lower cabinets,” explains Whitney Nelson, designer at Granite State Cabinets of Bedford. “Given the amount of restoration work, the client decided to remodel.”
Bath Showcase: A Vision In White
Cool, clean and calm capture the essence of this spacious modern bath built by Image Contracting in Bedford.
Kitchen Showcase: Historic Gem Reimagined
Built in 1918 as a summer retreat, The Clementine House in Sandwich fills its small footprint with creativity.
Bath Showcase: Dark & Dreamy
Dark and dramatic—a stylistic departure from recent trends—captures the essence of this bath.
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.
The Faces of Closing Deals
Over their career, they’ve closed $756 million in lakefront and Lakes Region real estate across 929 units—a trajectory reflecting earned market dominance.
The Faces of Interior Design
Backdrop Interior Design offers a different kind of design experience—one that prioritizes real-life functionality and emphasizes the unique lives spent in the spaces we create.
