Lilse McKenna loves a good research project. Digging into historic archives for inspiration is her thing. The findings help tie the interiors she designs to a building’s architecture and establish a sense of time and place. That said, McKenna’s schemes … Continue reading
The homeowner was clear with architect Paul Attardo of Attardo Architecture and Design from the start: he didn’t want a McMansion. The coastal property, located near Reid State Park in Georgetown, had been in his family for years, but the … Continue reading
Personal connections to coastal Maine are rarely based on a house alone. The sense of belonging goes far deeper than that. To the family who has gathered on this site for more than 40 years, the Atlantic coast is a … Continue reading
“Our goal was to re-create a functional family cottage in this historic beach community. We designed a clean and simple Craftsman-style home with room for family to gather and relax. Cedar shingles and wood decks honor the traditional summer cottages … Continue reading
On Thanksgiving weekend in 2018, a couple suggested to their children, who were home from college, that they all take a ride down to Higgins Beach. A stone’s throw from the ocean, where the neighborhood runs into a tidal marsh, … Continue reading
Synergy is defined by Merriam-Webster as “a mutually advantageous conjunction or compatibility of distinct business participants or elements (such as resources or efforts).” While the concept is often referenced in corporate mergers, it is equally applicable to home design and … Continue reading
Never underestimate the power of a heartfelt letter. After renting in the Jordan Bay area of Sebago Lake for several years, the homeowners suddenly found the perfect home for their young family in early 2019. But there were three other … Continue reading
The property on what is now known as Blue Hill Neck has been in the owner’s family since his loyalist ancestors settled there in 1770. Today, the parcel is part of a family trust comprising 25 acres and nine houses … Continue reading
Along the shore of Ocean Park, at the southern end of Old Orchard Beach, an array of historic homes and hotels crowds right up to the long, low dune that separates beach from town. Covered in idiosyncratic balconies and Victorian … Continue reading
Eve Harrison—co-owner of the design-build firm Harrison, Inc., with her partner in life and work, Eric Yeomans—found herself often quoting Yeomans’s maternal grandmother, Mavis, while selecting materials for this recreation and work barn on an island off midcoast Maine. Each … Continue reading
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