When you know, you know. That was certainly the case a few years ago for a Portsmouth, New Hampshire–based couple looking for a place on the water, ideally something with more of a community feel than their home at the … Continue reading →

Each year, the Maine chapter of the American Institute of Architects (AIA Maine) shines a spotlight on the best architectural work from our state’s design community. From reimagined historical structures to brand-new builds that push the boundaries of sustainable living, … Continue reading →

When they visited Maine shortly after they were married, Sarah Watts Beneke and Charles Beneke vowed that they would make it their home one day. The dream simmered for more than 30 years until the timing was finally right for … Continue reading →

A Paris cafe, a New York art gallery, a cozy bookstore—what if you could live in them all? When Jack Cullen and Sam Thomas* purchased a preconstruction apartment on the Portland waterfront, they took the opportunity to design a home … Continue reading →

It is not easy to build a new house near Higgins Beach in Scarborough. The picturesque stretch of sand has been a destination for sunbathing and dog-walking Mainers for over a century. But parking is notoriously difficult, and summerhouses are … Continue reading →

The house was perfectly serviceable—lovely, even. Perched on a ridge in Blue Hill, the white modern farmhouse seemed to float a little above the surrounding landscape. But that was the problem for the homeowners, David and Jeannet Leendertse. “When we … Continue reading →

Samantha Pappas understands the power of home. The decorator recently completed an extensive renovation and expansion of her own Yarmouth residence, and the experience was far more transformative than she could have ever imagined. “The house started to feel small … Continue reading →

It’s common wisdom that well-considered decisions take time. That’s one reason real estate agents and design professionals advise home buyers to live in their new abode for a while before embarking on any major alterations. Bebe Schudroff and her husband … Continue reading →

Adrienne and David Marcus’s kids, now ages 10 and 13, got quite the surprise after visiting David’s uncle and grandmother in Owl’s Head in August 2021. Rather than driving back down the coast to their home in Bedford, Massachusetts, the … Continue reading →

Although every person has a slightly different idea of the perfect camp, there’s one thing camps all share, one aspect that sets each apart from the standard building, one element that makes it a camp, not a house: the land … Continue reading →