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Aug 22, 2024 | 
nhhomemagazine.com | Jennifer Sperry |Rob Karosis
Samyn-D’Elia Architects, a firm with a focus on both residential and resort design, is well versed in New Hampshire’s architectural vernacular. When a new client — an active family with two young kids — approached them about building their dream mountain retreat, the team embraced the blank-slate opportunity. “They are a running, hiking and skiing type of family,” says principal architect Cris Salomon.
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Aug 22, 2024 | 
nhhomemagazine.com | Crystal Ward Kent |Rob Karosis
Nestled in the woods of Newfields, a stunning, contemporary home boasts sleek lines, lots of glass, and an open-concept plan that allows one space to flow into another. The homeowners wanted a well-appointed kitchen to fit into the existing design. Frequent hosts, they required a range of appliances (including two dishwashers), a pair of tall wine towers, and plenty of room for storage, prep, cooking and accommodating guests.
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Jun 25, 2024 | 
nhhomemagazine.com | Crystal Ward Kent |Rob Karosis
From the outside, the New Castle home looks like a classic New England cottage, but inside it’s another world. Walls of glass create the feeling of being on an island in the middle of the Piscataqua. Airy, open spaces and a restful palette project a carefree coastal feel. The transformation took a talented team 18 months to complete, but all involved agree the results are spectacular.
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Apr 19, 2024 | 
nhhomemagazine.com | Janice Randall Rohlf |Rob Karosis
This waterfront timber frame home embraces the natural surroundings and maximizes the lake views. Uniquely positioned on a point, the property allows for water access and three distinct vantage points. Although the home is quite large, it was thoughtfully designed to blend into the wooded landscape and is partially hidden within a pine forest that also serves to protect the shoreline.
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Apr 19, 2024 | 
nhhomemagazine.com | Janice Randall Rohlf |Rob Karosis
With the goal of blurring the lines between outdoor and indoor living, large floor-to-ceiling stone slabs, wood accents, large windows and sliding glass doors were incorporated. Unobstructed views of the pool and ocean beyond further enhance the resort-like ambience. What the judges said: This kitchen is so open and airy — love the minimalist approach to showcase the views and invite the outdoors in. TMS ArchitectsPortsmouth, NH603-436-4274tms-architects.com
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Aug 21, 2023 | 
nhhomemagazine.com | Crystal Ward Kent |Rob Karosis
No matter how big the house, the kitchen is where the family gathers, whether to cook meals, eat dinner or entertain. Certified kitchen designer Janice Page of PKsurroundings in Exeter has guided many clients to achieving the home of their dreams, so she was happy to finally address her own kitchen. Four years ago, Janice and her husband purchased their 1920s-era house, which had undergone several additions over the years.
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Jun 27, 2023 | 
nhhomemagazine.com | Brion O'Connor |Rob Karosis
An elegant new addition with 270-degree views enhances an already stunning Seabrook home. When Samantha and Joe Faro first bought a 12,000-square-foot property on New Hampshire’s coastline in 2014, they envisioned their forever home. They had an existing structure removed, and turned to TMS Architects of Portsmouth to create a “modern New England coastal home,” says Joe, founder and CEO of Tuscan Brands. Among the architects assigned to the project was Timothy Giguere.
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Apr 21, 2023 | 
nhhomemagazine.com | Rob Karosis
A young couple wanted to update their dark and dated kitchen to reflect their fresh, modern style; they wanted it to be practical for their two young kids but also feel stylish and sophisticated for entertaining. To keep the space bright, light but durable rift-cut white oak was selected for the cabinet bases, and a pale warm gray paint was used on the upper cabinets. Stoneguard Countertop Protection Film protects the desired marble, making it more family friendly.
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Apr 21, 2023 | 
nhhomemagazine.com | Rob Karosis
Originally destined to be a smaller-scale renovation, as the design progressed and construction started, it was decided to gut the interior of the Portsmouth building down to the original brick walls, which dated to 1817. Awkward layouts and non-stacking stairs that did not make efficient use of the already small footprint were among the challenges.
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Apr 21, 2023 | 
nhhomemagazine.com | Rob Karosis
Turquoise glass and brass pendant lights from Derek Marshall set the tone for the materials, colors and patterns in this kitchen, where blue, green and amber glass tile behind the range mimics light bouncing off the water visible through large windows. A gorgeous marble was selected for the island countertop to coordinate with the soft yellow paint on the island base. The cabinet hardware, plumbing fixtures and island leg ferrules are each shades of brass to match the lights.
