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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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  • When to Put Vaulted Ceilings in Your Home Design

    Vaulted ceilings are a beautiful addition to a home. They help create an airy space that can make a home seem bigger than it actually is. If you’re considering adding a vaulted ceiling to your home renovation project consider the many benefits including: Exposing Rafters A vaulted ceiling provides the opportunity to put your rafters on…

  • Meet Drywall’s New Contender: Foreverboard

    Drywall has been a standard building construction material for years. It is installed easily and provides a consistent surface throughout homes on ceilings and walls. However, drywall may have met its match in Foreverboard, a innovative new building material. This new material is revolutionizing the commercial and residential building industry. It can be used in a…

  • Round It Out: Using Curvilinear Architecture in Your Home Design

    Take a quick look at your home’s architecture. Do you see mostly box-like forms and strong, straight lines? Most homes in our country are dominated by straight line architecture even though rounded lines and curvilinear architecture provide visual interest and create interesting spaces. How can curvilinear architecture be used successfully in your home? Outdoor living spaces When you’re…

  • Keeping a Consistent and Well-Constructed Roof Design in Your Home Addition

    A home addition presents a range of challenges to designers and homeowners, such as: “How can we make the design cohesive while creating a beautiful home exterior?” or “How will the new roof line impact the home’s overall design?” Understanding the issues surrounding the addition’s roof is crucial to making sure the building project is a success. Things…