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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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Builder: CB Builders INC
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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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Builder: .r.brewer
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https://mainehomedesign.com/features/an-elegant-gabled-residence-that-blends-home-comforts-with-the-outdoors/
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12/05/2022

Still shopping for the holidays? From premium bedding to a world-class coffee machine, get inspired by our staff's 2022 holiday wishlist!

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11/28/2022

Interested in making the switch to bird-safe glass? Ask the experts! This month we spoke with Jesse Thompson and Phil Kaplan, principal partners from . We asked the questions you might be wondering about everything from what bird-safe glass is, to how sustainable it is for your home. Visit our link below to read the interview.

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https://mainehomedesign.com/ask-the-experts/
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11/25/2022

There are less than 30 days until the December holidays and if you're anything like us, you have some last-minute shopping to do in between planning and playing host. Visit our link below for the best Maine-made gifts!

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https://mainehomedesign.com/magazine/style-files/maine-made-presents-for-last-minute-gifters/
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11/24/2022

Happy Thanksgiving from ! We are grateful for your continued support and love for the magazine. We wish you a safe and stylish holiday!

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11/21/2022

If we could choose a color to describe November, it would be the hue of late fall and early winter: brown. But not just any shade of brown; organic, sophisticated, thoroughly modern, earthy brown. Tell us in the comments below how you utilize this issue's Living Color!

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https://mainehomedesign.com/living-color/organic-sophisticated-brown-is-having-a-moment/
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11/18/2022

In this year's architecture issue we highlight the top architectural projects that are pushing the limits of design in Maine. Visit our link below to view and read about all 15!

Architect: Dierdre Pio
Builder: Peter Lavoie Sitework
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Structural Engineer: M2 Structural Engineering
Interior Designer: JCJ Interiors
Landscape Design & Installation: Al Lappin Landscaping
Plumbing: Integrity Plumbing & Heating
Electrical: All Phase Electric
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Photographer: .g.morneau

https://mainehomedesign.com/features/new-elevations-2022-architecture-listing/
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11/15/2022

Today is . Tag to show us the before and after of your fridge in your Facebook or Instagram stories!

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Builders: Sylvain + Sevigny Builders
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11/14/2022

The original illustration art of over 70 Maine illustrators is currently on view at the in Kennebunk. Visit our link below to read about The Great State of Illustration in Maine exhibition.

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https://mainehomedesign.com/showcase/exploring-the-great-state-of-illustration-in-maine/
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11/11/2022

What drives good design? In MH+D Inside Out, interviews builders, architects, interior designers, and other creatives from our community to get the inside scoop from some of the top minds in the industry. Visit our link below to revisit their stories, tips, and sources of inspiration.

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https://mainehomedesign.com/category/inside-out/
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11/09/2022

Napkin sketches have long been an important and easily accessible medium for architects and designers to explore thoughts and ideas. 's annual Drink + Sketch event is both a celebration and extension of this philosophy, during which we give Maine architects and designers a beer, a pen, a napkin, some fun prompts, and 30-minutes to show us what they've got! Visit our link below to view the impressive, imaginative creations from this year's participants.

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https://mainehomedesign.com/features/drink-and-sketch-2022/
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11/07/2022

"It needs to be the client’s preferences that guide the home’s style, and the architect then brings a cohesive vision, rigor in proportions, and resolution of detailing,” says architect Jessie Carroll () on creating a client-centered practice in this month's Design Theory. Visit our link below to read her full interview with .

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https://mainehomedesign.com/design-theory/architect-jessie-carroll-on-creating-a-client-centered-practice-focused-on-process/
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11/06/2022

An extra hour added to our day? Yes please! Let us know in the comments below what you'll be doing with your bonus time.

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Architect: John Morris Architects
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11/01/2022

Fall is in full swing here in Maine, and we are cozying up with our last issue of the year! In this very special double issue, we take a look at the design of Brunswick's newest boutique lodging .federal.hotel with interior designer , show off the drawing skills of Maine architects and designers in this year's Drink + Sketch feature, explore how architect and landscape architecture firm created a unique, beautiful home on a challenging site in Freeport, and showcase 15 top architectural designs from across the state. All this and so much more in the ever-popular November/December Architecture Issue of Maine Home+Design.

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Builder: .r.brewer
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Cover Story: Perfect Fit
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10/31/2022

Happy Halloween from ! May your house be the best decorated (and most visited) on the block this evening.

Shop these Maine Monster Mugs or shop .
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10/28/2022

It's hard to believe the holidays are right around the corner! From to to , we have you covered with the best hosting essentials in Maine and beyond. Visit our link below for more!

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https://mainehomedesign.com/magazine/style-files/holiday-hosting-essentials/
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10/27/2022

Of the remaining few letter cutters that carve gravestones by hand in America, Belfast residents Sigrid Coffin and her father, Douglas, are keeping the art alive. Click our link below to learn more about the craft, beauty, and respectful storytelling behind hand-cut tombstones.

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https://mainehomedesign.com/profile/coffin-and-daughter-lettercutters-bring-energy-to-a-dying-craft/
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10/26/2022

In this month's design lesson, editor focuses on Wendell Castle's Molar chair. It's true, this seat was inspired by the curves and cusps of the back teeth in the corners of your mouth, but there’s more to the story for you to bite into. Head over to our link in bio to learn the juicy history of this extra sharp seat.

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10/25/2022

Highlighted in this month's design wire, German architecture firm converted an abandoned women’s prison and courthouse in Berlin into the new, hauntingly beautiful boutique hotel, the Wilmina. Each of the guest rooms occupies former prison cells, and while the original windows were extended to let in more light, the bars remain. Would you stay here? Let us know in the comments below!

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10/24/2022

For 30 years, the current owners of this North Haven residence had their sights set on the property. After finally purchasing it and living in it for five, they rediscovered and reimagined the Crosstrees Estate, which sits on 17 acres of island land overlooking the Fox Island Thorofare. Visit our link below to walk through this beautiful coastal home.

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Interior Designer: Lisa Vandenburgh
Builder: Taylor Martens
Architect: Ankie Barnes

https://mainehomedesign.com/features/a-stately-north-haven-cottage-gets-a-seamless-restoration/
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10/21/2022

The team loves a good Halloween party! Let us know in the comments below: what are your favorite Halloween decorations?

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Photographer: Justin Levesque ()
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10/20/2022

Over the past 200 years, how have Maine artists evolved? Bowdoin College Museum of Art's exhibition, "At First Light: Two Centuries of Artists in Maine," answers this question by featuring 70 artists and over 100 pieces of work in a wide range of mediums. Visit out link in bio as walks us through this beautiful and haunting exhibition.

Pictured: Marguerite Zorach, "The Family Evening," oil on canvas.

https://mainehomedesign.com/showcase/a-look-at-two-centuries-of-artists-in-maine/
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10/18/2022

Halloween is two weeks away, and we have all the eerie design essentials to make your house the spookiest space on the block. Visit our link below for the complete list!

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https://mainehomedesign.com/magazine/style-files/eerie-design-essentials-for-spooky-season/
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10/17/2022

Tearing down a vacation house that has been in the family for 60 years, even to build a dream home, can be beyond bittersweet. However, this Southport waterfront property needed some TLC; an upgrade that honored the site and history of the building in the process. Click our link below to read about the 6,000-square-foot, two-bedroom residence that replaced a dated L.C. Andrew Kit house from 1964.

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Architectural Designer: Randy Smith

https://mainehomedesign.com/features/turning-an-l-c-andrew-kit-house-in-southport-into-a-family-dream-home/
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10/14/2022

In this month's backyard essentials Style Files, 's editor recommends seven of the best pieces to take your outdoor space from functional to fabulous. Visit our link below to learn about and shop these products.

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https://mainehomedesign.com/magazine/style-files/backyard-essentials/
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10/12/2022

The homeowners of this Damariscotta River residence thoughtfully restored the structure piece-by-piece, sourcing as many period-appropriate details as possible, and adding new elements where necessary. This included wide-plank board flooring, a spacious, double-basin apron-front sink, quarter-sawn white oak countertops, and open shelving as opposed to closed cabinets for storing and displaying cookware. Visit our link below to read more about this month's Style Room.

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https://mainehomedesign.com/style-room/find-inspiration-in-this-tranquil-maine-kitchen/
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10/10/2022

With the help of local craftspeople, artisans, and artists, designer Lindsey Bonime (.bonimedesign) created an enveloping environment at the highly anticipated Portland restaurant, . Visit our link below to read about this rustic yet coastal design.

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https://mainehomedesign.com/spaces/a-historic-portland-landmark-rebuilt-for-intimate-dining/
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10/08/2022

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 below to visit our Resource page.

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Builders: Clearwater Builders

https://mainehomedesign.com/resources/
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10/07/2022

Sensory materials and a continuous theme play organically to create a harmonious wooded haven within this home in a new residential development in Cumberland. Visit our link below to explore the tones and textures interior designer implemented.

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https://mainehomedesign.com/.../peek-into-a-moody.../
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10/05/2022

Whether used on an accent wall or as a pop of color to contrast neutrals, the deeply muted yellow hues of mustard actually gain their golden shade from turmeric. Go to our link below to see all the ways you can utilize this month's Living Color.

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https://mainehomedesign.com/living-color/mustard-yellow-is-the-warm-inviting-color-you-need/
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10/03/2022

Although designer and founder of Ben Ray opened the luxurious home store only two years ago, the boutique's attention to detail and quality of natural materials have already enchanted patrons in Portland and beyond. Visit our link below to learn the story behind the moody but elevated world of Evangeline.
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https://mainehomedesign.com/.../find-textiles-galore-in.../
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10/01/2022

As you cozy up by the fire to read the October issue of MH+D, why not lean into spooky season and learn about brimstone? Did you know that during Pre-Roman civilization, brimstone (or sulphur) was used for medicinal purposes, as a bleaching agent, in fumigants, and even in religious practices and ceremonies? We see some similarities between this ancient substance and Mustard, our Living Color this month, which has been loved and utilized for its deep golden color for centuries. In this month's issue, explore a Cumberland home that is decked out in moody colors and textiles, and a Southport family compound that received a much needed, but historically intact, upgrade. Plus, take a peek inside Portland's highly anticipated culinary experience (which recently got a nod), . All this and more in the haunted-yet-homey October issue of .

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09/30/2022

Cozy up in your favorite spot, and let us know in the comments what design-themed podcasts you can't get enough of lately. wants to give some love to all your favorite home design and creative maker podcasts for .

Special appreciation goes out to our podcast partner .

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Fireplace: Maine Stonework, LLC
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