For a room that’s often the smallest in the house, the bathroom carries an outsized amount of clutter — towels, toiletries, hair tools, medications, extra linens. The good news is that smart storage doesn’t have to look like storage. With […]
If you’re planning a kitchen or bath remodel this year, you’ve probably noticed that cabinet stains might be the single biggest decision you’ll make for your cabinets — bigger than the hardware, bigger than the layout. The right stain sets […]
Top Loaders vs. Front Loaders: Which Washer Actually Fits Your Household? Of all the appliances in your house, the washing machine is probably the one you think about least — right up until you’re standing in a showroom trying to […]
How to Choose the Right Backsplash Tile (Without Second-Guessing Yourself) Of every decision in a kitchen remodel, the right backsplash tile might be the one that causes the most last-minute anxiety. Cabinets and countertops feel like the “big” choices, so […]
Nickel, Chrome, and More: A Homeowner’s Guide to Bathroom Hardware Finishes in 2026 Of all the decisions in a bathroom remodel, hardware finishes are the one that gets picked last and noticed first. The tile, the vanity, the layout — […]
If you’re planning a kitchen remodel this year, you’ve probably noticed the cooktop and range aisle looks different than it did even three or four years ago. The gas-versus-electric conversation that used to dominate every showroom visit has quietly expanded […]
For homeowners in New Hampshire and Vermont, bathroom space is often at a premium—especially in older homes, lake cottages, and ski properties. Whether you’re remodeling an existing bathroom or building new, maximizing space is key to achieving both functionality and […]
COVID-19 dramatically changed the way homeowners in the Upper Valley and nationwide think about and use their homes. A new America at Home study identified a “historic paradigm shift with homeowners’ attitudes, lifestyles, design preferences and purchasing decisions undergoing a […]
We are seeing a gentle shift in color preferences among homeowners in the Upper Valley who are renovating their kitchens, baths, and other spaces in their homes. Neutral color schemes that include shades of white, beige, and gray remain extremely popular […]
Increasingly, we find homeowners in the Upper Valley gravitate to spa-like shower systems because they can provide a few minutes every day all to themselves, devoid of texts, tweets, and even the demands of little feet. A multifunctional shower system helps […]