Maine Home+Design Magazine

01/19/2024

At MH+D, we value building a connected and trusted design community. 

From real estate agencies and wealth management companies to home furnishings and décor, the Resources section of the MH+D website provides you, our dedicated readership, direct access to trusted partners to help get your design goals over the finish line.  Visit the link in our bio to discover Maine's finest!

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01/03/2024

We are excited to welcome a new year filled with stunning projects, designs, and architecture. Our 2024 January/February Interior Design issue features a look at an updated 1840s townhouse in Portland's East End and much more. Available on newsstands and online now. Visit the link in our bio to check out the issue.

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12/20/2023

As the new year approaches, let's welcome it with open hearts and hopeful spirits. May the coming year be a canvas for growth, wisdom, and new beginnings. Wishing you a Happy New Year filled with joy, possibilities, and the warmth of shared moments. Here's to the exciting journey ahead!

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10/26/2023

There are no words to describe the tragedy of current events. Our thoughts, prayers, and hearts 💕 go out to everyone impacted.

Stay strong Maine!

01/27/2023

Ever seen a pattern and suddenly had a vision for an entire room in your home solely based on that motif? This was the case for who sourced an intricate textile from for this family home.

Annie explains, "The inspiration for this bathroom started with the floor tile. It’s a very large space, with high ceilings and big, sliding barn doors." The one thing the homeowners requested was that each bathroom be unique—and there are six in this home!

Read about the theory behind this design via our link below.

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https://mainehomedesign.com/spaces/tailor-made-tile/
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01/23/2023

loves giving and gifting, even after the holidays. Do you have a child's winter birthday party coming up, or are you catching up with loved ones after flu season? Check out our link below for some of the best kids' toys, books, games and more!

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01/20/2023

Ready for this month's ? Head over to our Instagram page () and test your knowledge of famous textile designers in our stories for the next 24 hours! Missed the boat? You can still check it out in our highlights!
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01/19/2023

What's our biggest inspiration at Maine Home+Design? Our readers, of course! Head over to the link below to take our brief reader survey and you'll be entered to for a chance to win a $100 gift card.

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/5SHPHNB
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01/16/2023

When Mark and Kathie Eldridge purchased this coastal property in 2004, the vintage Edgecomb cottage was looking worse for wear. Over the past two decades, the Eldridges worked with the team to renovate and build four separate structures—a camp revamp, a bunkhouse, an antique barn, and finally and a stone-raised spa—with more structures on the horizon. Visit our link below for the full story.

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https://mainehomedesign.com/features/this-4-building-40-acre-property-includes-a-cottage-barn-bunkhouse-and-spa/
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01/13/2023

What piece of gear gets you through a Maine winter? We asked our staff and now we want to hear from you in the comments below!

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01/11/2023

In this dramatic Montana bedroom—one of 11 residences featured in "Extraordinary Interiors" (Monacelli, 2022) by Suzanne Tucker ()—a deep red-orange hue fills the hole left by increasingly popular grays and beiges. Visit our link below for the full feature.

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https://mainehomedesign.com/style-room/warm-up-in-this-montana-mountain-chalets-daring-bedroom/
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01/09/2023

Thinking about remodeling, redesigning, or adding onto your home? 's seasoned and vetted architects, interior designers, builders, landscape designers, and more want to help create your dream space! To find the perfect professional for your project, check out the link in bio and meet the experts on our Resources page.

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01/04/2023

This month, is celebrating Maine artist Philip Barter with a solo exhibition highlighting the painter’s 60-plus years of creating iconic Maine art. Barter, who is turning 83 this year, is considered one of Maine’s leading regionalist painters, with nearly 2,000 pieces scattered internationally. The show will open on Thursday, January 12, with a reception that evening. Looking for more design news? Read the January/February Design Wire at our link below.

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https://mainehomedesign.com/design-wire/design-wire-january-february-2023/

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01/02/2023

Begin the new year in style with ’s January/February Interior Design issue. Celebrate inner beauty with 15 Maine Interiors that Inspire Us, embrace the New England winter by cozying up to a story about a ski-in, ski-out home at the base of Mt. Abram that puts a modern twist on a rustic aesthetic, visit , a small shop in Northeast Harbor packed to the rafters with a vibrant collection of goods, meet Scarborough-based artist , who makes a big statement with her delicate landscapes and finely imagined florals, and more in our latest issue!

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12/31/2022

How are you ringing in the New Year? Let us know in the comments below what home projects you have in the works for 2023!

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12/28/2022

Thinking about remodeling, redesigning, or adding onto your home? 's seasoned and vetted architects, interior designers, builders, landscape artists, and more want to help! To find the perfect professional for your home project, check out the link in our bio to visit our Resource page.

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12/26/2022

Kids are rightfully spoiled during the holidays with new toys, books, clothes, and more. The only challenge is figuring out where to put it all! Visit our link in bio to check out the best children's room decor that encourages and inspires simplistic living.

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https://mainehomedesign.com/magazine/style-files/the-best-childrens-room-decor/
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12/25/2022

Merry Christmas! We hope you have a warm and cheerful holiday. Let us know your favorite Christmas tradition in the comments below.

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12/24/2022

Merry Christmas Eve! Have guest started to arrive to celebrate the holidays? Let us know in the comments below what special touches or amenities you provide for your out-of-town guests!

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12/19/2022

Interior Designer writes, "Our moods live deep within us—the ultimate expression of ourselves—and are triggered by memories, dreams, scents, and experiences home and abroad, alone or shared with loved ones.” A perfect example of a room that evokes a mood is this formal dining room from a family home in Toronto, which creates drama by mixing styles that create vitality and excitement. Visit our link in bio to read this month's full Style Room.

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Book: "MOOD: Interiors and Inspiration" (, 2022)

https://mainehomedesign.com/style-room/a-dynamic-dining-room-where-global-styles-collide/
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12/18/2022

Do you know the difference between a menorah and a chanukiah? A menorah only has seven candleholders, while a chanukiah has nine (one for each day of Hanukkah, plus an extra for the shamesh which lights all the others). Happy Hanukkah from our team !

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12/16/2022

A revolutionary rebrand for one of Maine's most successful architecture firms () means a series of new opportunities as Johnson takes his name off the door, promotes six employees to partner for the first time in 15 years, and merges the construction and design divisions of the company to become . Read the full story via our link below.

Writer: Katherine Gaudette
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https://mainehomedesign.com/design-wire/architect-caleb-johnson-rebrands-his-fully-integrated-firm/
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12/14/2022

's Architecture Issue is the most eagerly awaited book that we publish each year. To celebrate the amazing architects featured, we invite you to take a look at the 15 Maine-based projects chosen for this year's issue via our link below.

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https://mainehomedesign.com/features/new-elevations-2022-architecture-listing/
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12/12/2022

Picture it: it's 1911, and the steel and electricity industries are transforming America. A Yale graduate named Alfred Carlton Gilbert is mesmerized by the NYC railroad system and decides to create a kit for kids to build their own miniature structures with little girders—what will eventually become the Erector Set. Visit our link below for the full Design Lesson by editor .

https://mainehomedesign.com/design-lesson/the-erector-set/
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12/08/2022

The owners of wanted to start a business that would be different, and that would utilize both of their skill sets. They settled on creating a greenhouse-themed cafe, complete with drink-and-plant nights. Inside the Old Port location, you’ll find rare houseplants, local beers, and all the fixings for building miniature landscapes. Visit our link in bio to read on about this family business focused on growing community.

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https://mainehomedesign.com/profile/industrial-chic-terrarium-takes-diy-to-a-whole-new-level/
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12/07/2022

See how this contemporary stunner emerges from the rocks in southern Maine after the homeowners worked with to design a fully electric, net-zero-energy house using bird-safe glass. Read the full story behind the design choices via our link below.

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https://mainehomedesign.com/features/inside-a-contemporary-oceanfront-property-emerging-from-the-rocks-in-southern-maine/
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12/06/2022

With a growing flock of grandchildren and three daughters living in Maine, a Maryland-based couple knew it was time to build a home for their expanding family to enjoy. After a long search, their realtor found a fantastic plot of land in Freeport. The catch? They would need a team of skilled architects, engineers, and builders up for the challenge of designing and building a home with a unique shape to meet site regulations. Visit our link below to read the full feature on this magnificent home.

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https://mainehomedesign.com/features/an-elegant-gabled-residence-that-blends-home-comforts-with-the-outdoors/
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