Family Room with “cement” feature wall with an oversized custom art piece representing the Francis-Reidy family values, love, gratitude, and sustainability by talented artist, Val Hobbs.

Contemplating the remarkable voyage of crafting these church kneelers for Christ Church in Cambridge—a blend of pure joy and sheer privilege. ⁠ While restoring these kneelers, we stumbled upon nails dating back to the 1800s! We even found the very kneelers that George Washington once knelt upon. Pretty cool, right? ⁠ Lousso is truly honored to have collaborated with Christ Church on this project, and we want to express our deep gratitude. ⁠ Experience the Lousso Standard Fabric: Latimer Alexander⁠ - Marvel Red

A spillover pot fountain and succulents in urns atop precast concrete pedestal caps deliver tranquility and gratitude each time you come and go from this home. Having a tiered walkway allows you to slow down and appreciate the aspects that each level has to offer.

As written in Northern Home & Cottage by Elizabeth Edwards Sara and Paul Matthews call their head-turning home, located in a sweet neighborhood just up the hill from downtown Petoskey, “a very human story.” Indeed it is. Sara and her husband, Paul, have a special-needs son as well as an energetic middle-school daughter. This home has an answer for everyone. Located down the street from the school, it is ideally situated for their daughter and a self-contained apartment off the great room accommodates all their son’s needs while giving his caretakers privacy—and the family theirs. The Matthews began the building process by taking their thoughts and needs to Stephanie Baldwin and her team at Edgewater Design Group. Beyond the above considerations, they wanted their new home to be low maintenance and to stand out architecturally, “But not so much that anyone would complain that it didn’t work in our neighborhood,” says Sara. “We were thrilled that Edgewater listened to us and were able to give us a unique-looking house that is meeting all our needs.” Lombardy LLC built this handsome home with Paul working alongside the construction crew throughout the project. The low maintenance exterior is a cutting-edge blend of stacked stone, black corrugated steel, black framed windows and Douglas fir soffits—elements that add up to an organic contemporary look. The use of black steel, including interior beams and the staircase system, lend an industrial vibe that is courtesy of the Matthews’ friend Dan Mello of Trimet Industries in Traverse City. The couple first met Dan, a metal fabricator, a number of years ago, right around the time they found out that their then two-year-old son would never be able to walk. After the couple explained to Dan that they couldn’t find a solution for a child who wasn’t big enough for a wheelchair, he designed a comfortable, rolling chair that was just perfect. They still use it. The couple’s gratitude for the chair resulted in a trusting relationship with Dan, so it was natural for them to welcome his talents into their home-building process. A maple floor finished to bring out all of its color-tones envelops the room in warmth. Alder doors and trim and a Doug fir ceiling reflect that warmth. Clearstory windows and floor-to-ceiling window banks fill the space with light—and with views of the spacious grounds that will become a canvas for Paul, a retired landscaper. The couple’s vibrant art pieces play off against modernist furniture and lighting that is due to an inspired collaboration between Sara and interior designer Kelly Paulsen. “She was absolutely instrumental to the project,” Sara says. “I went through two designers before I finally found Kelly.” The open clean-lined kitchen, butler’s pantry outfitted with a beverage center and Miele coffee machine (that allows guests to wait on themselves when Sara is cooking), and an outdoor room that centers around a wood-burning fireplace, all make for easy, fabulous entertaining. A den just off the great room houses the big-screen television and Sara’s loom— making for relaxing evenings of weaving, game watching and togetherness. Tourgoers will leave understanding that this house is everything great design should be. Form following function—and solving very human issues with soul-soothing style.

Resting upon a 120-acre rural hillside, this 17,500 square-foot residence has unencumbered mountain views to the east, south and west. The exterior design palette for the public side is a more formal Tudor style of architecture, including intricate brick detailing; while the materials for the private side tend toward a more casual mountain-home style of architecture with a natural stone base and hand-cut wood siding. Primary living spaces and the master bedroom suite, are located on the main level, with guest accommodations on the upper floor of the main house and upper floor of the garage. The interior material palette was carefully chosen to match the stunning collection of antique furniture and artifacts, gathered from around the country. From the elegant kitchen to the cozy screened porch, this residence captures the beauty of the White Mountains and embodies classic New Hampshire living. Photographer: Joseph St. Pierre

As summer memories linger, we're filled with gratitude for the incredible opportunity to collaborate with the talented Abby Yozell and the remarkable Patricia McDonagh Design. This stunning Vineyard Haven project, which we were fortunate to contribute to, was featured in the July/August 2023 edition of New England Home magazine. Bringing this beautiful vision to life has truly been a rewarding experience! Experience the Lousso Standard Design: Abby Yozell, Choix Home, Patricia McDonagh Design Photography: Jared Kuzia Styling: Frances Finds Photo via Abby Yozell

I am extremely pleased with the results of the remarkable renovation of our master bathroom and closet. The layout was thoughtfully reconfigured to include a walk-in shower featuring elegant glass doors. We adorned the bathroom walls with striking emerald green tiles and applied a complementary green plaster finish. A wall-mounted Kohler toilet was installed, harmonizing beautifully with the floating vanity. The addition of chrome bathroom fixtures provided the ideal finishing touch. I would also like to extend my gratitude to our carpenters for their exceptional work on the custom closet.

I am extremely pleased with the results of the remarkable renovation of our master bathroom and closet. The layout was thoughtfully reconfigured to include a walk-in shower featuring elegant glass doors. We adorned the bathroom walls with striking emerald green tiles and applied a complementary green plaster finish. A wall-mounted Kohler toilet was installed, harmonizing beautifully with the floating vanity. The addition of chrome bathroom fixtures provided the ideal finishing touch. I would also like to extend my gratitude to our carpenters for their exceptional work on the custom closet.

I am extremely pleased with the results of the remarkable renovation of our master bathroom and closet. The layout was thoughtfully reconfigured to include a walk-in shower featuring elegant glass doors. We adorned the bathroom walls with striking emerald green tiles and applied a complementary green plaster finish. A wall-mounted Kohler toilet was installed, harmonizing beautifully with the floating vanity. The addition of chrome bathroom fixtures provided the ideal finishing touch. I would also like to extend my gratitude to our carpenters for their exceptional work on the custom closet.

I am extremely pleased with the results of the remarkable renovation of our master bathroom and closet. The layout was thoughtfully reconfigured to include a walk-in shower featuring elegant glass doors. We adorned the bathroom walls with striking emerald green tiles and applied a complementary green plaster finish. A wall-mounted Kohler toilet was installed, harmonizing beautifully with the floating vanity. The addition of chrome bathroom fixtures provided the ideal finishing touch. I would also like to extend my gratitude to our carpenters for their exceptional work on the custom closet.

I am extremely pleased with the results of the remarkable renovation of our master bathroom and closet. The layout was thoughtfully reconfigured to include a walk-in shower featuring elegant glass doors. We adorned the bathroom walls with striking emerald green tiles and applied a complementary green plaster finish. A wall-mounted Kohler toilet was installed, harmonizing beautifully with the floating vanity. The addition of chrome bathroom fixtures provided the ideal finishing touch. I would also like to extend my gratitude to our carpenters for their exceptional work on the custom closet.

Inspiration for a huge timeless beige two-story stone exterior home remodel with a clipped gable roof

This existing client reached out to MMI Design for help shortly after the flood waters of Harvey subsided. Her home was ravaged by 5 feet of water throughout the first floor. What had been this client's long-term dream renovation became a reality, turning the nightmare of Harvey's wrath into one of the loveliest homes designed to date by MMI. We led the team to transform this home into a showplace. Our work included a complete redesign of her kitchen and family room, master bathroom, two powders, butler's pantry, and a large living room. MMI designed all millwork and cabinetry, adjusted the floor plans in various rooms, and assisted the client with all material specifications and furnishings selections. Returning these clients to their beautiful '"new" home is one of MMI's proudest moments!

I am extremely pleased with the results of the remarkable renovation of our master bathroom and closet. The layout was thoughtfully reconfigured to include a walk-in shower featuring elegant glass doors. We adorned the bathroom walls with striking emerald green tiles and applied a complementary green plaster finish. A wall-mounted Kohler toilet was installed, harmonizing beautifully with the floating vanity. The addition of chrome bathroom fixtures provided the ideal finishing touch. I would also like to extend my gratitude to our carpenters for their exceptional work on the custom closet.

I am extremely pleased with the results of the remarkable renovation of our master bathroom and closet. The layout was thoughtfully reconfigured to include a walk-in shower featuring elegant glass doors. We adorned the bathroom walls with striking emerald green tiles and applied a complementary green plaster finish. A wall-mounted Kohler toilet was installed, harmonizing beautifully with the floating vanity. The addition of chrome bathroom fixtures provided the ideal finishing touch. I would also like to extend my gratitude to our carpenters for their exceptional work on the custom closet.

I am extremely pleased with the results of the remarkable renovation of our master bathroom and closet. The layout was thoughtfully reconfigured to include a walk-in shower featuring elegant glass doors. We adorned the bathroom walls with striking emerald green tiles and applied a complementary green plaster finish. A wall-mounted Kohler toilet was installed, harmonizing beautifully with the floating vanity. The addition of chrome bathroom fixtures provided the ideal finishing touch. I would also like to extend my gratitude to our carpenters for their exceptional work on the custom closet.

I am extremely pleased with the results of the remarkable renovation of our master bathroom and closet. The layout was thoughtfully reconfigured to include a walk-in shower featuring elegant glass doors. We adorned the bathroom walls with striking emerald green tiles and applied a complementary green plaster finish. A wall-mounted Kohler toilet was installed, harmonizing beautifully with the floating vanity. The addition of chrome bathroom fixtures provided the ideal finishing touch. I would also like to extend my gratitude to our carpenters for their exceptional work on the custom closet.

I am extremely pleased with the results of the remarkable renovation of our master bathroom and closet. The layout was thoughtfully reconfigured to include a walk-in shower featuring elegant glass doors. We adorned the bathroom walls with striking emerald green tiles and applied a complementary green plaster finish. A wall-mounted Kohler toilet was installed, harmonizing beautifully with the floating vanity. The addition of chrome bathroom fixtures provided the ideal finishing touch. I would also like to extend my gratitude to our carpenters for their exceptional work on the custom closet.

I am extremely pleased with the results of the remarkable renovation of our master bathroom and closet. The layout was thoughtfully reconfigured to include a walk-in shower featuring elegant glass doors. We adorned the bathroom walls with striking emerald green tiles and applied a complementary green plaster finish. A wall-mounted Kohler toilet was installed, harmonizing beautifully with the floating vanity. The addition of chrome bathroom fixtures provided the ideal finishing touch. I would also like to extend my gratitude to our carpenters for their exceptional work on the custom closet.