Eclectic Homes

Modest, Modern and Zen Cabin in Maine

An energy-efficient contemporary cabin on a small Maine lobstering island is not a common sight. For many years, a few had a rustic seasonal cottage on Spruce Head Island that they appreciated on weekends. After residing in the nearby city of Rockland, they decided to construct their dream year-round residence on their cottage property. Enter […]

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Eclectic Homes

Kitchen Workbook: 8 Components of a Craftsman Kitchen

Craftsman design, which originated from the early 20th century, was a response to the mass-produced fussiness of the Victorian era, and its healthy simplicity still resonates today. And nowhere is its signature heat more clear than in the kitchen, the heartbeat of a Craftsman home. It’s not possible to separate form from function in a […]

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Coastal Style

Travel and Art Intertwine at a California Condo

You have probably met someone who is told you in designing a room about one definite bit of furniture, object or artwork. In other words, the vision for the room was there, even though most of the furniture wasn’t. However, how about an entire apartment? Matthew Lanphier of M.J. Lanphier Interior Design faced such a […]

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Pets

Interior Design's Dog Days?

We have all heard that dogs and their owners resemble one another, correct? Well, that got me thinking. Do dogs resemble their houses too? Can we unconsciously start to decorate our houses to seem like our puppies? Do we worry that our floors will struggle with their own coats? C’mon, haven’t you ever held a […]

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Dining Rooms

Sunny Side Up, Breakfast Nooks

Morning sunshine helps us wake up. (Those waking up in darkness thanks to the current time change could be reminded of this.) Additionally, studies have shown that morning sun can help prevent depression. I can not think of a better reason to have a breakfast nook in a glowing, light place. If you’ve got a […]

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Coastal Style

How to Use a Kitchen Designer

Whether your kitchen needs a minor face lift or a comprehensive gut occupation, soliciting help from a certified kitchen designer can be well worth the investment. The rule of thumb: When a kitchen job costs more than a few hundred bucks, it could be time to call in a pro. Not only do kitchen designers […]

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Weddings

Handmade Home: Throw a Vintage-Style Wedding Shower

Wedding season is right around the corner. With a couple of straightforward jobs, a bit of imagination and some pretty handmade touches you are able to give a newly engaged friend a one-of-a-kind wedding shower. What better way to celebrate than to invite family and friends into your home to share this special event? Susan […]

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Eclectic Homes

Guest Picks: Gettin' Twiggy With It

Twigs, branches and logs aren’t just for cottages in the woods — they could be both homey in city lofts and suburban split-levels. Get twiggy with these bits which will get you back to nature, even in the event that you prefer heels to hiking boots. From cheap accessories to moderately priced light into a […]

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