New England Outdoor Entertaining Areas

June 30, 2011 By Leave a Comment
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When we think of Fourth of July, we think of fireworks, cookouts and outdoor entertaining. And thinking of perfect places to do just that, a few of our past projects came to mind. First of all this cozy patio, complete with petunias, greenery and a shade-providing umbrella has a table for six where we’d love…Read More

Local Magazine Features a Lakefront Home by TMS

June 2, 2011 By Leave a Comment
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Not too long ago, we shared on the blog about the TMS Mirror Lake Retreat project for its exceptional New Hampshire outdoor living areas. But the inside is just as lovely as out, and New England Home magazine featured the project in its May/June issue, dedicating a full 10 pages to the gorgeous photos and…Read More

Festival of Historic Houses Coming up Soon

May 31, 2011 By Leave a Comment
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TMS Architects is known for historic preservation, so you can imagine we were glad to see information about the Providence Preservation Society’s Festival of Historic Houses in New England Home magazine’s June Design Dossier. This 32nd annual Festival of Historic Houses will be held this weekend on Saturday, June 4. On Friday, there will be…Read More

Funding Cut for Save America’s Treasures

May 24, 2011 By Leave a Comment
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We were sad to see that President Obama’s proposed 2012 budget “slashes” funding for Save America’s Treasures, a program that supports historic preservation nationwide, according to The Art Newspaper. Bobbie Greene McCarthy, director of Save America’s Treasures at the National Trust for Historic Preservation, told The Art Newspaper: “We are in the center of the…Read More

Dreaming of an Ideal Closet?

April 21, 2011 By 1 Comment
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Most women dream of bigger closet space, and Stacy Kunstel (aka StacyStyle) is among them. Just yesterday she wrote a post for the New England Home Magazine blog about closet envy, and we were happily surprised to see a TMS-designed closet topping her list of inspirational images. Here’s what she had to say about it:…Read More

Transforming an Old Building to Have a Timeless Look

April 11, 2011 By Leave a Comment
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We’re happy to say that this week is National Architecture Week. The holiday week began just yesterday and will continue through April 16. In light of the occasion, we thought this would be the perfect time to share news about one of our latest projects. TMS Architects helped refresh the commercial space at Woodbury Corner…Read More

Offerings of Online-Only Design Magazines Expand

February 19, 2011 By Leave a Comment
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People no longer have to visit a newsstand or even their mailbox to have the pleasure of flipping through the beautiful pages of design magazines’ latest issues. Instead, many home design enthusiasts are turning to the web for free shelter magazines that offer design inspiration, beautiful photos and updates on the latest products. And we…Read More

Sustainable Living: Portsmouth Green Building Educational Series

January 19, 2011 By Leave a Comment
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Now is a good time to start thinking about home renovation and new construction projects because the spring season is just around the corner. Why not consider incorporating sustainable living in the design of your new home project?  While we all know the term “sustainable” many homeowners don’t take the time to really educate themselves…Read More

Visit The Boston Antiques Design Show and Sale

January 13, 2011 By Leave a Comment
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When having your new home designed, remember to think of the interiors as well. A wonderful way to add architectural interest to your home’s interior is through antiques. If you live in the Boston or New England area and are looking for a beautiful variety of antiques for your home, TMS Architects has good news.…Read More