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At a ripe 30 years old, it was full midlife crisis. This classic shingle-style house on Maine’s mid-coast had, for three decades, served as summer central for a Massachusetts family. They loved its tucked-away waterfront locale and salty New England charm, but the home’s dark interiors, cramped kitchen, and general sense of the blahs begged for a refresh. Plus, grandkids were now in the mix, so additional sandy feet toddling around necessitated rethinking the flow and functionality. “Our…

A Maine cottage home tour. With a passion for pieces from the past, see how the homeowners brought this 1863 Maine vacation cottage back to life!

This gorgeous vacation home on the Maine coast belongs to interior designer Leslie Rylee that she shares with her husband, two teenage daughters and a Labrador. With her design flair, she turned it in

Take a walk around the charming waterfront town of Watch Hill, Rhode Island on our photo gallery tour. Visit the historic Ocean House and Bay Street shopping and restaurants.

This modern coastal home was designed by Kevin Browne Architecture, located on a serene wooded oceanfront property in Freeport, Maine.

The Northwest is a magical place (which is why I am thrilled to pieces SMP has a blog dedicated to its prettiness now), and when the talented vendors that call it home to join forces to create inspira...

Six homeowners find big-time pleasure in their tiny homes in Maine.

Facing the open Atlantic, this cottage in Georgetown was up against some of Mother Nature’s harshest elements: sea, wind, salt, and sun. While the original 1960’s ranch had commanding views, it was lightly built and no match for such conditions. Using the existing foundation, we designed a new cottage with an expansion that met Maine shoreland zoning guidelines. Our clients were an empty-nester couple with many friends and family who return for extended stays and vacations, so creating…

On Maine’s rugged Isle au Haut awaits a property to take your breath away.