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See our blog for new projects, announcements, and all things TMS Architects.Crystal Clear Views with Corner Windows
Do you have a particularly lovely garden? A spectacular view from your home? Is there a particular tree, rock formation, or other landscape feature that deserves to be honored? If so, large corner windows for homes offer a way to add unique design impact.
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See Your Ideas Come to Life in the Interior Design Studio
If you’re in the market to design a new home from the ground up, the possibilities are endless. But, how can you be sure that what you put on paper will look good in your home?
The Interior Design Studio at TMS Architects has the answer.
The studio, a 16’x12’ space at the TMS Architects office, features fully-customizable interior design options that allow you to see first-hand what will work — and what won’t — in the space that you envisioned.
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Corner Drawers Optimize Space In Your Kitchen
What used to be an impediment is now an innovative storage solution. The Z axis is no longer something to work around but rather something to work with. Kitchen cabinetry design has evolved to optimize even corners. They may look like ordinary drawers until you see them in action. These clever designs take advantage of every square inch to bring you the ultimate convenience and efficiency.
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Is Your Kitchen Ready for a Full-Sized Wine Fridge?
Wine cellars aren’t the only at-home features for wine connoisseurs. If you are a wine collector looking to take your wine storage to the next level, you may want to consider a wine cooler.
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Deciding on a Countertop Color for Your Kitchen
The photo we pinned of the modern traditionalist kitchen was designed during a project we call the New Hampshire Hilltop Home and has made its way to several Pinterest boards. This popular pin has us thinking about granite countertops, and how to pick the perfect color.
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Seaside Restoration Custom Bar Reflects Home’s Charm
The homeowners of this seaside home in New Hampshire wanted a renovation in order achieve a gorgeous vacation getaway they can enjoy with extended family and friends. Their number one goal was to achieve larger, more open spaces that would lend themselves to gathering and spending quality time together as a family. Instead of a formal dining room, they wanted plenty of space for casual dining in the form of an expansive kitchen island and a full home bar adjacent to the kitchen.
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Sustainable Projects: Working with Reclaimed Wood
These days, reclaimed wood can come from a vast number of sources, like boats, barns, sheds, mills, and even your own remodeled home. You can even find reclaimed wood for free if you know where to look. The Northeast has a plethora of barns and farmhouses surrounding the landscape, and local excavation companies can also be a viable source. What’s more, distinct age marks visible on reclaimed wood add personality, character, and warmth.
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Seaside Renovation – Before Pictures
View our before pictures prior to the renovation below. The homeowners of this seaside cottage felt that the existing spaces were too small and separated from one another to suit their large extended family. See the project page and photos from after the TMS renovation here.
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Ocean Views – Before Pictures
View our before pictures prior to the renovation below. Originally built in 1915, was extensively renovated inside and out. The beautiful ocean views were greatly enhanced by opening up spaces on the first floor and adding large sliding doors. See the project page and photos from after the TMS renovation here.
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North Shore Estate – Before Pictures
View our before pictures prior to the renovation below. The TMS-designed renovation changed the home dramatically. See the project page and photos from after the TMS renovation here.
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Harbor Overlook – Before Pictures
View our before pictures prior to the renovation below. Known as the “Gray Torpedo” before a major renovation. What it may have lacked in architectural character, it made up for in location – 75 feet from the harbor’s edge! See the project page and photos from after the TMS renovation here.
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Ocean Outlook Home Refreshed with Stained Glass Window
Stained glass is more versatile than you might think, and the visual effect it has on living spaces is incomparable. Take advantage of natural light and let stained glass windows produce luminous color and create an ethereal feel. Here are some of our favorite design ideas for incorporating these artful architectural features.
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A Kitchen Worth the Wait – Before Pictures
View our before pictures prior to the renovation below. Dated with a lack of function, the new kitchen opened the home up to its natural environment. See the project page and photos from after the TMS renovation here.
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Infusing Fun, Chic Color Into Kids’ Bedrooms
A child’s bedroom is a space for dreaming, playing, creating and using one’s imagination. So why not design it this way? Nurture, encourage, and inspire your child with a bedroom design you both love. A little color can go a long way in a kid’s bedroom design. When done right, you can still achieve a beautiful space that can grow and change with your child’s age without having to repaint. Here are some of our favorite paint colors for adding fun and enduring style and personality to kids’ bedrooms.
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