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Drink + Sketch

Event Overview Throughout history, some of the most iconic designs have been conceived on a napkin, scrap of paper, or placemat. Architectural sketches are part of the designer’s thought process and the result of their mind, eyes, and hands working … Continue reading

Architect Hiroko Lindsey fit 3,440 square feet of highly functional home into a lot that had to comply to flood zone and setback regulations, then gave it plenty of Marvin windows for the views.

Common Ground 

Few phrases strike more frustration—if not downright dread—into the hearts of architects and designers than “design by committee.” Yet for the Condon family, who were building their dream retirement/vacation home in Ogunquit, there would be no other way. “It was … Continue reading

Cohesive on the Coast: Serene Midcoast Maine Retreat

Everything started with the site. The year was 2020, and Megan and Dan Nelson were looking for a place where they could get away from the busyness of Boston. Maine’s midcoast region seemed like the perfect distance: far, but not … Continue reading

Yellow waterfront residence with old barn in background

A Traditional Take: Old Soul Style for a New Midcoast Retreat

The owners of this midcoast residence share a deep love of old houses, having taken on hefty restoration projects in the past—including their early-nineteenth-century primary residence in Charleston, South Carolina. The couple, who have three grown children, have been visiting … Continue reading

Artful Living: Showcasing Maine Homes and Local Art

In this section, we feature beautiful projects by some of Maine’s top home and design professionals. These spaces, as the photographs show, are works of art in themselves. Each image includes one or more pieces of artwork, almost all by … Continue reading