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You can’t go wrong with a traditional black-and-white pairing. This kitchen takes on a modern edge but maintains its charm.

Tried and True Neutral Paint Colors: From Light to Dark

May 10, 2021
Written by Kristin Dowding
Photography by Garden Gate Homes
Styling by Kara Christensen

Finding the right neutral paint color is arguably more difficult than finding a colored paint. You have to deal with undertones and lighting, and it seems the paint always looks…

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How to Preserve Historical Charm During a Renovation

December 1, 2020
Written by Kristin Dowding
Photography by Kara Christensen

People who purchase old homes are looking for more than just a house; they want to invest and live in a small piece of history. We love old homes for…

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Project House Insight: 3 Tips for Organized Laundry & Mudrooms

May 6, 2020
Written by Margie Monin Dombrowski

Laundry and mudroom design can be tricky. You have to factor in many details into these high-use spaces so you can maximize function. Laundry and mudrooms should not only have…

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Exterior shot of a traditional farmhouse with a gabled porch and a detached garage.

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Springfield Project House: The Final Reveal

March 20, 2020
Written by Kristin Dowding
Styling by Heather by Alton, Amy Mitchell and Joanne Palmisano
Photography by Kelly McCaskill

At the beginning of last year, we announced our partnership with Yankee Barn Homes to build from scratch our dream cottage farmhouse. After one year of prep, brainstorming, mood boards,…

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white breakfast table with red tolix chairs and blur accents

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How to Pick A Color Palette: Rachel Shingleton’s Tips

February 26, 2020
Written by Margie Monin Dombrowski
Photography & styling by Rachel Shingleton

“Color has always come really naturally to me,” explains Rachel Shingleton, the interior designer behind our Project House 2020, who’s well-known for her designs with playful color combinations. Learning how…

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Linsday and JJ Morris on the steps of one of their Scissortail Homes builds.

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Scissortail Homes: A Legacy of Building

January 22, 2020
Written by Margie Monin Dombrowski
Photos by Fugate Photography

Have you ever imagined running your own business, designing and building dream homes? For Lindsey Morris, one half of the husband-and-wife team behind Scissortail Homes, who’s partnered with Cottages & Bungalows…

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Project House 2020: A Farm Cottage with Scissortail Homes

January 13, 2020
Written by MARGIE MONIN DOMBROWSKI
Photography by COURTESY OF SCISSORTAIL HOMES

When you dream up your ideal forever home, you may not be able to find a home on the market with everything on your checklist. What happens when you want…

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A Custom Community in New Hampshire

When you think about a dream home, one aspect you shouldn’t overlook is the community and environment that surrounds it. We decided that Eastman Community was the perfect place to build our…

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Choosing Windows? These Are 7 Must-Have Qualities.

September 24, 2019
Written by Kristin Dowding & Jickie Torres
Photography by Ridgelight Studiosa

Whether you’re renovating, updating or embarking on a custom build, the windows you choose will have a bigger impact on the look and feel of your room that you may…

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Blue couch with light throw pillow and basket of blankets next to it and hardwood floors leading to an outdoor balcony.

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Hardwood Flooring Made Easy

June 3, 2019
Written by KRISTIN DOWDING
Photography by Ridgelight Studios

“A hardwood floor will be a piece of art that will be enjoyed for many years to come,” says Mandy Sancic, owner of Olde Wood, Ltd. with Tommy Sancic. We…

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