--- title: "Settled Home — Interior Designers & Decorators | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/settled-home-pfvwus-pf~755595305 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~755595305.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Settled Home" category: ["Interior Designers & Decorators"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/97c35c1e01e7110b_7676-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "10 Spruce Point Road, Kittery, Maine 03904, United States" latitude: 43.0921 longitude: -70.7429 phone: "(603) 781-0767" website: http://www.settledhome.com rating: 0 review_count: 0 followers: 29 last_updated: 2026-11-10 --- # Settled Home Original Houzz profile: [Settled Home](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/settled-home-pfvwus-pf~755595305) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Interior Designers & Decorators - **Location:** Kittery, ME - **Serves:** Seacoast New Hampshire, Coastal Maine and North Shore of Boston - **Houzz rating:** 0.0 out of 5 (0 reviews) ## About ### Houzz Badges - Houzz Influencer - 25 Ideabook Saves Settled Home was born out of a love for residential design and the realistic need for families to feel settled in their new home. I have over 20 years experience in buying, redesigning and staging homes from small projects to full scale renovations. ### Services Provided - Interior redesign - real estate staging for vacation rentals and homes for sale - interior consultations for paint selection - tile design and selection - furniture selection and placement - lighting. ### Areas Served - Seacoast New Hampshire - Coastal Maine and North Shore of Boston ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Settled Home | | Address | 10 Spruce Point Road, Kittery, Maine 03904, United States | | Phone | (603) 781-0767 | | Website | http://www.settledhome.com | | Followers on Houzz | 29 | ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Settled Home](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/settled-home-pfvwus-pf~755595305) - **Website:** http://www.settledhome.com - **Phone:** (603) 781-0767 ## Selected projects - [Seaside residence, North Hampton, NH](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/seaside-residence-north-hampton-nh-pj-vj~295306) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 1 - [Highland Farm](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/highland-farm-pj-vj~279479) - Location: York, ME - Photos: 7 [See all 2 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/settled-home-pfvwus-pf~755595305) ## Ideabooks - [Colorful entries](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/17580173/list/colorful-entries) — 5 ideas - [Before and Afters](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/14726600/list/before-and-afters) — 6 ideas - [Custom built ins](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/15887058/list/custom-built-ins) — 1 idea [See all 3 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/settled) ## Community Q&A **Q: Need help ... My new home needs a lot of TLC..ideas please** *(in Design Dilemma)* I just bought my home.. So much potential I would love to hear ideas or suggestions.... A: Like Rina I think the front of your home is very pretty. I don't mind the white but I think adding a colorful front door and shutters would really make a difference. Not sure how much color you like but here are a few examples. http://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/17580173/thumbs/Colorful-entries **Q: Kitchen Remodel- What do you like and what would you change?** *(in Other)* This is a kitchen remodel that one our contractors submitted. He used our Natural Shaker kitchen cabinets to create a beautiful kitchen with some custom touches. Some of the highlights include custom crown, and a buffet built with wall cabinets. What do you like about the kitchen? What would you have changed? A: I really like the cabinet style and the hardware. I think the U shape works and I like how the sink looks into the other room so you are not doing dishes against a wall. I do not like the black granite or the mixed appliances. I would have gone with something lighter in the granite and stainless with the appliances. Also I do not like the way the end cabinet just stops by the peninsula. We had situation like that and we added an open shelf to the end cabinet. Also I would have brought made all the uppers the same height. Not sure if there is duct work in the soffit but keeping the cabinets all the same height would have provided a more cohesive look. If the buffet is that area under the microwave then the lower cabinets needed to be lower so you could actually use the space as a buffet. I love that concept however I do not feel it was executed well. Not in love with the paint color either as the space looks a little drab. **Q: Building a home long-distance** *(in Other)* My husband and I are designing a home that will break ground next year. It's about two hours from the town we live in now. Friends have advised us not to build long-distance, so we're thinking of renting someplace close to our new place. We really don't want to move twice, however. What do other Houzzers think? A: From first hand experience, MOVE! We were living in Oregon and did a major (12,000sf ) historic renovation in New Hampshire and could not move for the 1st year of the project due to job constraints. My husband or I flew back at least once a month and we were on the phone daily with the contractors and architects. The project dragged on and the budget went out of control because we were not there to monitor what was going on. We finally ended up moving into a rental in the area so we could keep an eye on things. Once we moved back the project moved much more quickly and the budget got under control. Since then I have built for clients and there is always something that comes up that needs their attention; from room layout changes, design issues and finish choices, there is just always something that needs the owners attention. As much as it is a pain to move twice I would say if it is an option do it; either that or be prepared to be at the home on at least a weekly basis to make sure things are going the way you want them too. The only other option is to hire an owners representative (different from a general contractor) who will be your eyes and ears on the project, even then you will need to be there at least once a week. Believe me when the owner is on site frequently projects move much more quickly! **Q: Want a grey whitewashed/distressed dining table has to be 108+ long** *(in Other)* Don't want restoration hardware already have that in my dining room. don't want upholstered chairs either. ideas anyone?? A: The store is called Warehouse Provence in Salem. www.warehouseprovence.com One of the owners is my sister in law. I know they still have this table but not sure if they can get another. Very cool table, wish I could fit it in my place! **Q: 5700 sqft house, what brand appliances?** *(in Design Dilemma)* I am building a 5700 sqft house to flip in a hot market and am getting into the details as the framing is now complete. Finishing is high end with custom kitchen, butler pantry, euro closets, fully developed basement with bar, wine room etc... I am looking for informed opinions on minimum band name appliances I should be using. The obvious come to mind such as Wolf, Viking, Sub Zero but what about others like Thermador, Dacor, etc...? Thanks in advance A: We have used Sub Zero refrigerators and Miele dishwashers in our homes. I would stay away from the Fisher and Paykel dish drawers as we have had to replace 2 of them. Have used both Thermador and Dacor for cooking and think you can't go wrong either way. **Q: Rediculously low ceilings!** *(in Design Dilemma)* house built in 1960s. should I paint the crown the same color as the walls? any other other ideas to make this space less cave-like? A: We had a situation where a new couch was not in the budget so we added a light colored throw over the back of the couch. I would go with cream and you can get one at Target or Home Goods without breaking the bank. I would also try and add some more pillows like the ones which you have. You could also spray paint the basket cream to take some more brown out of the room. I would paint the room a lighter color if that is possible. I love the white and navy color scheme with the pop of yellow and hot pink from the pillows. Painting the walls a creamy white will make the couch look much better. Good luck! --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-11-10.*