Designing with Intention: Updating a 1980s Kitchen with Mid-Century Modern Flair
Samantha Eastman Samantha Eastman

Designing with Intention: Updating a 1980s Kitchen with Mid-Century Modern Flair

As a designer, one of my favorite things is helping homeowners reimagine a space that feels stuck in time, and this project was the perfect example. I met the homeowners in February of 2024, shortly after they purchased a 1986 modern ranch-style home. The house had great bones and a lot of character, but the kitchen had more than its fair share of problems.

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What HGTV Doesn’t Tell You About Remodeling
Samantha Eastman Samantha Eastman

What HGTV Doesn’t Tell You About Remodeling

If you have any interest in interior design or improving your own home, you’ve probably spent some time gaining inspiration through HGTV. With endless choices for every design style, HGTV will make any fixer-upper into a dream space in just half an hour. It’s binge-worthy, feel-good TV, but it’s not the full picture.

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Is Soapstone the Right Kitchen Countertop for You?
Samantha Eastman Samantha Eastman

Is Soapstone the Right Kitchen Countertop for You?

Like all natural stone, no two slabs are alike, making each soapstone countertop truly one of a kind. If you’re considering real soapstone for your kitchen remodel, here’s what you need to know—the good, the bad, and the beautifully unique.

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How to Transform Your Mudroom for Fall
Samantha Eastman Samantha Eastman

How to Transform Your Mudroom for Fall

 If you have a mudroom, making a few changes to your design can be the best way to keep the chaos under control. Here’s how to transform your mudroom into a fall-ready, functional space that keeps things organized.

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How to Choose the Right Sink for Your Kitchen
Samantha Eastman Samantha Eastman

How to Choose the Right Sink for Your Kitchen

Whether you’re local to the Nashua area and can visit our cabinetry showroom in person or browsing from home, this guide will help you make the best decision for your kitchen.

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Choosing Kitchen Light Fixtures
Samantha Eastman Samantha Eastman

Choosing Kitchen Light Fixtures

What kind of lighting will work best for you and your kitchen? In this article, we'll discuss contemporary, traditional, and farmhouse lighting with gorgeous examples to help guide your decision.

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How To Fix Damaged Cabinetry With Wood Filler
Samantha Eastman Samantha Eastman

How To Fix Damaged Cabinetry With Wood Filler

Kitchen cabinets are an investment, and a great quality cabinet will hold up against daily wear and tear for years to come. Still, things happen in high-traffic areas like the kitchen, especially in homes with pets or children.

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Kitchen Color Trends: What’s Hot in Home Design
Samantha Eastman Samantha Eastman

Kitchen Color Trends: What’s Hot in Home Design

In this blog, we’re discussing the vibrant and daring palette that’s about to redefine your cooking space. We've been enamored with the pristine allure of white kitchens for years, and it isn’t going away anytime soon.

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Maximizing Space: 5 Storage Solutions For Your Kitchen
Samantha Eastman Samantha Eastman

Maximizing Space: 5 Storage Solutions For Your Kitchen

Whether your kitchen is big or small, we do what we can to maximize our space. From minor, quick fixes to reorganization strategies and larger changes to your layout, see which of these five expert-backed tips is right for you.

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Coastal Interior Design: 5 Things You Need to Know
Samantha Eastman Samantha Eastman

Coastal Interior Design: 5 Things You Need to Know

You've decided to bring the peace and calm of coastal living into your home. Coastal interior design, at its core, is about capturing the feelings of the seaside and seamlessly integrating it into your living space. Here are five key things you need to know as you begin your design journey.

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Three 2023 Kitchen Design Trends With Cautionary Tales
Merrill McNally Merrill McNally

Three 2023 Kitchen Design Trends With Cautionary Tales

Let’s face it: many of us are excited or at least curious about new and emerging design trends. There is a lot of information out there. Social Media is loaded with photos of swoon-worthy kitchens. How do we take these trends and apply them in our own homes? Here are three examples.

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