The Good Home receives “Best of Houzz Award 2016”

The Good Home ~ Interiors & Design Awarded Best Of Houzz 2016 Over 35 Million Monthly Unique Users Nominated Best Home Building, Remodeling and Design Professionals in North America and Around the World January, 2016 – The Good Home ~ Interiors & Design of Gorham, ME has won “Best Of Customer Service” on Houzz®, theContinue reading “The Good Home receives “Best of Houzz Award 2016””

The Good Home receives Best of Houzz 2015 Award

  The Good Home ~ Interiors & Design Receives Best Of Houzz 2015 Award  Over 25 Million Monthly Unique Users Rated Top-Rated Home Building, Remodeling and Design Professionals in the United States and Around the World  January 18, 2015 – The Good Home~ Interiors & Design has been awarded “Best Of Houzz” for Customer SatisfactionContinue reading “The Good Home receives Best of Houzz 2015 Award”

Rustic Maine Lake House – Part 1 of 4- The Kitchen

I had an incredible opportunity to work with some awesome clients this summer on their new Lake House here in Maine. It’s always fun to start with a blank slate!  My clients wanted their house to have a rustic, lakeside look, but one that reflected their personality and lifestyle.  I wanted to give them a space that was rustic, yet refined andContinue reading “Rustic Maine Lake House – Part 1 of 4- The Kitchen”

Furnishing a Rustic Style Lake House

I’m working on a fun project furnishing a newly built lake house for a family before they arrive for the summer. The home construction was recently completed and the finishing touches are being made. The clients love the rustic look, so I used that idea as my inspiration The timeline is tight, but I think weContinue reading “Furnishing a Rustic Style Lake House”

Master Bath Transformation

After living in their home for a few years, my clients decided to update their large Master Bathroom. They wanted the spacious room to be relaxing, and soothing with a spa-like feel.   The current space was very beige with heavy, dark wood vanities and mirrors. It also lacked storage for the everyday items that ultimately end up on everyone’s countertops. The homeowner had one specific request: find theContinue reading “Master Bath Transformation”

Maine Master Bedroom Retreat

I recently completed a Master Suite project for a wonderful couple with two small boys.  Their home is situated on the water’s edge with beautiful ocean views.  The room is large, but wasn’t pulled together, and didn’t reflect either of their personalities or style.  Armed with the objectives below & the inspiring views, I set out to transformContinue reading “Maine Master Bedroom Retreat”

Garden Dreaming

I’m dreaming of being in the garden… Yes, the current snow globe-like view outside my window is beautiful – but  I am over it! Perhaps it’s because we are having yet another snowstorm here in Maine! There have been so many this winter, I’ve lost count.  With that in mind,  I am wistfully wishing of warm, sunny days and beingContinue reading “Garden Dreaming”

It’s almost New Years Eve!

It’s hard to believe Christmas is in the rear view mirror and New Year’s Eve is just ahead!  Another reason for friends and family to come together and make new memories.  It’s  the best part of the holidays! As you prepare for the festivities, here are a few simple decorating ideas to get your homeContinue reading “It’s almost New Years Eve!”

Woodland Theme Christmas

Photo by Liz Donnelly I am absolutely loving all the woodland decorations this year!  There are so many wonderful owls, birds, and woodland creatures that you can incorporate into your existing  decor.  I decorated this tree using a mixture of three key elements: Silver, wintery whites and owls. A grapevine wreath was taken apart andContinue reading “Woodland Theme Christmas”

Holiday Home Tour – Living Room Makeover

This year I had the honor of participating as a Designer in the Portland Holiday Home Tour. I was fortunate to have a lovely, historic home to work within.  My task: turn a Living Room into a beautiful holiday space meant to inspire all visitors! I decided on a Winter Woodland theme.  It was aContinue reading “Holiday Home Tour – Living Room Makeover”