It was three in the morning when Matt Herrington first saw the building that would become his family’s Maine home. From the pictures online, he could tell the coastal structure was in bad shape, but he could also see its … Continue reading
Gardening in Maine requires some fortitude. You must get used to harsh conditions, extreme weather, and a relatively short growing season. People who didn’t grow up here often have trouble figuring out what will thrive in Maine, and seasonal residents … Continue reading
“Breweries are often heavy and industrial, but with this project we wanted to go in the opposite direction: light, bright, and almost residential. Because of the name—Orange Bike—and owner Tom Ruff’s stylistic preferences, we began thinking about the space as … Continue reading
Design details like pelmets and valances, sheers, casements, and upholstered doors may not feel accessible to the average homeowner, but in Decorate like a Decorator: All You Need to Know to Design like a Pro (Monacelli, 2024), creative director Dara … Continue reading
Organized by the Portland Society for Architecture (PSA) and Maine Interior Design Association (MIDA), the Beaux Arts Ball is a modern take on the annual costume party thrown by Parisian design students to celebrate the end of the spring semester. … Continue reading
THE VIEWPOINT, a luxury boutique hotel in York, has debuted seven private SHORESIDE ROOMS made from poured concrete to mimic the rocky shores below. Featuring floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors and unobstructed views of Nubble Light, the Shoreside Rooms reflect a … Continue reading
Multidisciplinary designer GERE KAVANAUGH, who turns 95 this year, is finally seeing her signature chair concept come to life thanks to a collaboration with Detroit-based sustainable furniture company FLOYD. The original GERE EASY CHAIR prototype, which Kavanaugh designed in the … Continue reading
The combination of spicy, savory chili crisp and nutty tahini makes an incredibly delicious, satisfying sauce, but we take it to the next level with the addition of oniony crunch in the form of fried shallots. And here you see … Continue reading
What goes into pairing fine art with architecture? The whole process is about discovery, so the architecture and style preferences of a client are such a great starting point. They’ve already made these really informative decisions, like the architecture of … Continue reading
Most of you have seen this lamp. The Wisteria lamp is probably the most recognized of Tiffany lamps, other than maybe the Dragonfly. Despite what has been written in the annals of design history, it was designed by Clara Wolcott … Continue reading
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