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  • Use the Views From Your Waterfront New England Home to Inspire Good Design

    A waterfront New England home is a special place that offers plenty of decorating inspiration. Get creative with your design and create a home that is truly inspired by its ocean view! It can be expertly designed to take advantage of the views, reflect the beauty of the sea, and meet your family’s unique needs.

    View of Nature

    A waterfront home should never have obstructed views, so it’s important to position windows, columns, doors, and walls to maximize the view and let the beauty of the ocean in.
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    Traditional Porch by Essex Architects & Building Designers Carpenter & MacNeille via Houzz

    Interior to Match Views

    Another way to connect your home’s interior with the ocean view is to find unique ways to replicate the ocean’s colors. Consider installing hazy blue or grey cabinets in the kitchen, choosing driftwood colored trim and doors, or selecting a carpet inspired by the color of sand.
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    Beach Style Kitchen by Atlanta Architects & Building Designers Historical Concepts via Houzz

    Blend Exterior into Interior 

    Don’t forget to connect the interior with exterior spaces! Glass french doors leading from an interior living space to an outdoor deck or patio enhance both the home and the view.
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    Eclectic Bedroom via Houzz
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  • At Your Service: Ideas for the Perfect Butler’s Pantry 

    A butler’s pantry, originally used to plate meals and store silver, is a tradition from the 1800s that has enjoyed a revival in recent years. Usually positioned between the kitchen and dining room, a butler’s pantry is a wonderful custom element for people who love to entertain at home. While butler’s pantries from the 19th…

  • 2016 Trend: Cutting-Edge Home Automation System

    Do you have a cutting-edge home automation system in your home? Smart homes used to be thought of as something of a frill to many. Today, these electronic systems enhance the way we live in a simple yet revolutionary way bringing elegance, simplicity, convenience, flexibility, security and sensibility to our lives. A strategically and well-planned…

  • Escape the Elements: Cold Climate Home Design Ideas

    Another New England winter is upon us and while we may pride ourselves on our hardy natures, it’s still smart to do whatever we can to design our homes with ample comfort and protection from the elements. Here are a few home design ideas to make your home a safe and sturdy haven during the winter…

  • Design Pros Call it – Hottest Appliance: Convection Steam Ovens

    Sub-Zero and Wolf revealed the results of their 2016 Kitchen Design Forecast at “Design Pros Call It.” Below are key findings from their poll: Open floor plans are still in demand. Formal dining rooms are a thing of the past. White is still the most popular color in the kitchen while new neutrals and accent…