Welcome Spring into Your Home

March 11, 2013 By Leave a Comment
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Spring ushers in a whole new season for a whole new year. Your wardrobe isn’t the only thing you should be switching out as winter ends: there’s a reason it’s called “spring cleaning.” If you plan to host an Easter brunch or any other spring get-togethers, now is the perfect time to start whipping your home into…Read More

Functional Family Rooms

February 7, 2013 By Leave a Comment
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Anyone who has ever built, designed, or even just lived in a home can attest that the family room presents complex obstacles when it comes to finding the perfect blend of function and style. A lot of life happens in the family room, and the key to building the perfect space for your family is…Read More

Kitchen Islands that Stand Apart

February 2, 2013 By Leave a Comment
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Whether you’re planning to build a new home or to remodel your current kitchen to make it more functional, you can’t go wrong by choosing to include a kitchen island in your plans. Kitchen islands offer a number of benefits that will take your kitchen’s style and efficiency to new heights. Extra storage and work…Read More

Elevating the Eave

January 29, 2013 By Leave a Comment
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When you imagine your dream home, which details do you include in your mind; the color, the siding, a beautiful staircase? Whichever elements you envisioned, we’re guessing that “the eaves” didn’t make the cut. Great architecture mixes beauty with purpose. Sometimes this process is seamless; windows and doors practically beg to be beautiful. Other features, like eaves,…Read More

Dress Up Your Home Exterior for Fall

October 15, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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A special feeling always fills the air when the fall season arrives in New England. The cool crisp air, the vibrant colors of the leaves and the thought of all the fall festivals and family and friend gatherings to come fill us with a sense of excitement. Let your home reflect this wonderful autumn energy…Read More

Who Says Function Can’t Be Fabulous?

July 25, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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TMS Architects is pleased to introduce a new guest blogger – Mari Woods of MariWoods Kitchen, Bath & Home.  We are delighted to have her join the conversation.  The following are her comments on designing kitchens for today’s homes. The modern world is filled with over-stimulation – from pagers to Blackberries and cell phones to…Read More

Good Things In Small Packages

February 23, 2012 By 2 Comments

TMS Architects often works on a large scale – large houses, hotels, restaurants, banks and offices  – but some of our most memorable work can be found in the smaller, more intimate spaces in our projects.  A small space calls for a creative solution with ‘jewel box’ results.        

How Does U.S. Home Size Compare to Other Countries?

July 21, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Did you know an average American home is much larger than homes in many European countries?

Do you think you could guess the average size of a home here in the U.S.? How do you think it compares to house sizes in other countries? Well, Apartment Therapy let us know, and the results are pretty interesting! While homes in the U.S. average around 2,300 square feet (this number is for new…Read More

Replicated Famous Homes

July 18, 2011 By Leave a Comment
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There are some famous homes—both in real life and on TV or the big screen—that you recognize right off the bat—you know, like the White House or the colorful home from the movie “Up.” But did you know many of these recognizable homes have inspired what CNBC is referring to as imitation homes, homes that…Read More