2025 Home + Interiors Guide!
From Newburyport to the Kennebunks, and Portsmouth to York, the Seacoast has been graced with an abundance of talent when it comes to creating beautiful homes. Whether you’re looking for a one-room transformation, a partial renovation, or ready to build a new custom home from the ground up, we hope you find this guide to be a helpful and inspiring resource toward making your current home your dream home!
interior designers
kitchen + bath specialists
interior design boutiques
home builders
home organization services
landscape design
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INTERIOR DESIGNERs
LIFE STYLED INTERIOR DESIGN
Life Styled Interior Design is a full-service design firm specializing in high-end residential and boutique commercial interiors. Owner and Principal Designer, Ashley Gallant, is innovative in her work, thanks to an eye for quality and a client-centered approach to business. LSID works in collaboration with architects and builders to execute each vision, allowing them to optimize interiors beyond the decor. From grand coastal homes to modern office spaces, Ashley and her team have created beautiful, award-winning interiors that are exclusive and perfectly functional for every client.
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KATE ANDERSON STUDIO
Kate Anderson STUDIO is a Portsmouth-based interior architecture + design firm specializing in blending thoughtful modern elements with the rich character of historic homes. With a deep appreciation for architectural heritage, our artistic approach ensures that every design is not only functional but also a unique expression of style, incorporating custom details, curated materials, and unexpected contrasts. By balancing preservation with modernism, we craft interiors that feel both timeless and distinctly modern – each home telling its own beautifully reimagined story.
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WORTHINGTON INTERIOR DESIGN
Worthington Interior Design is an established firm specializing in residential and commercial interior design. Located in Newburyport, Worthington provides services to the New England region. Worthington Interior Design is renowned for its exceptional breadth of knowledge in the field of interior design and architecture. Our expertise spans across residential and commercial projects, ensuring that we can cater to a diverse range of needs and preferences. We are known for our impeccable taste, consistently delivering designs that are both honest and pure, reflecting the unique personality and style of each client. At Worthington, we believe in creating spaces with timeless beauty. Our design philosophy is rooted in paying homage to the architecture while infusing elements that stand the test of time. We take pride in our ability to seamlessly blend classical design elements with a touch of rock ‘n’ roll, creating environments that are both sophisticated and edgy. Our firm has a wealth of experience in designing and decorating homes, oices, shops, and restaurants. We understand the importance of accommodating all budgets and styles, ensuring that each project is tailored to the specific needs of our clients. Whether it’s mixing classical elegance with contemporary flair or integrating bold and unexpected details, Worthington Interior Design is committed to delivering exceptional and creative design solutions that inspire and delight.
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MEND INTERIORS
Mend Interiors is a full-service residential interior design firm serving clients in the Seacoast, Boston, and throughout Massachusetts. Owner and Interior Designer Kasie DiNella puts emphasis on client discovery and design research to curate thoughtful concepts and solutions tailored to their lifestyle and specific needs. Floor plans, material selections, and furnishings are presented in a clear format so clients can visualize their new space and feel confident moving through each phase of design. ‘Mend’ represents harmonious collaboration and togetherness. Kasie has organized systems and communicates diligently with clients and trades to ensure that projects move forward with clarity and efficiency from start to finish.
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WEEKENDER HOUSE INTERIOR DESIGN
Weekender House is a design firm with a spacious home décor showroom located in Portsmouth’s West End neighborhood! Whether you need help with one room, a whole house or even your outdoor space, their expert design team creates interiors that reflect their client’s own unique personality and aesthetic. Best of all, their design services are complimentary. Weekender House’s showroom is open to the public, where everyone is encouraged to browse (and shop!) the ever-changing room vignettes that include everything from rugs to window treatments, wallpaper, artwork, furniture, lighting, home accessories, and more.
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REIN & CO. DESIGN
Welcome to Rein & Co Design, where we believe that your home should be a true reflection of who you are and what you cherish most. Our philosophy goes beyond simply creating beautiful spaces; we seamlessly blend the timeless elegance of classic design with contemporary touches that ensure your home is not just another pretty face. At Rein & Co, we specialize in curating environments that feel collected, casual, and uniquely yours, combining the best of old and new. Our goal is to help you fall in love with your home all over again, transforming it into a sanctuary that embodies your personal style and values. Let’s work together to create spaces that are as meaningful as they are beautiful.
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MANDEVILLE CANYON DESIGNS
Renee Carman is the principal designer and owner of Mandeville Canyon Designs, an award winning, full service bi-coastal interior design firm that has been located in the Seacoast and Palm Springs, CA for over 20 years. Mandeville Canyon Designs specializes in whole house renovation and procurement as well as second home and vacation rental design. Promoting wellbeing through neuroaesthetic design, Mandeville Canyon Designs unearths the wonders of nature inspired design. Renee creates captivating spaces that blend curiosity, comfort, and intentionality tailored to your daily life. The passionate team will empower you to make thoughtful, sustainable choices, designing interiors that embody health, joy, and the essence of Home.
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HOME DESIGN DOVER
HOME Design Dover is the culmination of over 35 years of collective professional experience spanning 3 generations of designers. HOME offers full service interior design, and helps clients from the initial house call visit and concept phases, to budget planning and selecting furniture, fabrics, and finishes in its 3,600 square foot showroom. The team also places and tracks all deliveries to their own warehouse and coordinates the delivery and installation to personally place all the furnishings; rugs, upholstery, casegoods, art, lighting, and accessories in your home. HOME is an authorized Hunter Douglas dealer and offers custom window treatments as well as blinds, shades and shutters. When working with HOME, the design services are complimentary, and professional experience and guidance is priceless.
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THE WILLOW
The Willow is Exeter’s oldest and premier home furnishings and décor shop. For over 24 years (and counting!), The Willow has responded to the changing design landscape and customer wishes, continuously updating their inventory and offerings to meet your style and needs. The Willow team is committed to providing you with unparalleled service and a curated selection that reflects your unique style and preferences.
In response to an overwhelming number of requests, The Willow is excited to announce that they now offer in-house interior design services to assist you with all your home design needs. Whether you are revamping a room or starting from scratch, their on-staff expert designer is here to guide you every step of the way. Pop by the shop to explore their extensive collection of new furniture, lighting, art, and rugs, meticulously curated for interior designers and homeowners alike. Peruse fabric selections, and area rugs, test the comfort of sofas and chairs, and immerse yourself in their extensive lighting and artwork options.
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SUMMER HOUSE FURNISHINGS
Located in beautiful Rye, New Hampshire, Summer House Furnishings is dedicated to making your home unique and inviting with original art, quality furniture, colorful accessories, and lovely gifts. This sweet shop is located just a few minutes from downtown Portsmouth and is a happy place to visit if you need some last minute home accessories for entertaining guests, or if you’re looking for a tasteful, beachy-chic housewarming gift. If you’re designing your home, Summer House Furnishings has a beautiful selection of couches, bedding, furniture, lights, rugs, and more.
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AMY DUTTON HOME
Amy Dutton Home is a full-service architecture firm that provides a “whole home” approach to home design from the interior to the exterior and landscaping. Amy Dutton Home is a boutique, woman-owned and managed architectural and interior services company based in Kittery, Maine. The firm’s design process begins with a sketch and ends with construction drawings, and all material selections are made before construction begins. In addition to custom home design services, the ADH team has developed a new online retail company to increase the accessibility and affordability of its design offerings. Check out Abrigo Home for remote consultation, design services, and ready-to-build home plans!
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JUNIPER COVE INTERIORS
Juniper Cove Interiors is inspired by the beauty of nature and aims to marry luxury and functionality. We create warm and welcoming spaces that are approachable yet elevated, highlighting organic elements, natural light and earth tones that flow throughout the home. We work with our clients to help create a space they are proud of and enjoy every day. Juniper Cove Interiors offers a variety of design services from Virtual Design Consultations to Full Interior Decor Packages. We can’t wait to make your home standout.
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FOREST & ASH DESIGN COMPANY
Forest + Ash Design Company is a full-service interior design company focused on creating beautiful spaces with a fresh and modern design approach. Co-founders Hanna Schaffer and Robin Drunsic work on both residential and commercial projects, with a focus on creating timeless and functional spaces that fit each individual client and his or her lifestyle. Whether working on a renovation, new construction, or simply redecorating a single room or commercial space, the design team prides itself on its interactive design process, and invests the time to understand each client’s needs, to ensure the final space represents them. Do you know that Forest + Ash also has a retail boutique in downtown Exeter??
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SAGE
Sage is a full service interior design studio creating modern spaces alongside their in-house construction company, Cashman Development. Together they create rad spaces that cultivate good times. Sage also has a brick and mortar location in Portsmouth, New Hampshire offering clients a space to experience first hand their furniture and decor offerings. In addition to their ever-evolving retail selection, clients are welcomed into their studio space to discuss in person all of their design-build needs, and to explore their vast library of samples that the team has carefully curated. Sage is also the local dealer for Dura Supreme Cabinetry and Cosentino. Together they are your one stop shop for creating the home of your dreams. Find out more on their website here.
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AMBER DAWN INTERIORS
Amber of Amber Dawn Interiors believes your home is the backdrop to a highlight real of memories yet to come—and she can’t wait to set the stage! With an intuitive approach to design, Amber doesn’t rely on textbook formulas or the latest trends to design your home. She believes that your home should resonate and align with not only your lifestyle and personality, but your goals for the future as well. Amber also understands the uncertainty that can come with making costly decisions for your home, which is why she believes in explaining the WHY behind design choices- noting that when you understand how a design element relates to your life and why it makes sense for you and your family, it leads to a feeling of empowerment and confidence. Her goal is to lead you through your project in a way that makes you feel seen and heard, and her unique approach results in spaces that speak TO you, and speak OF you.
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MIGHTY ROOTS
Mighty Roots is a design-build firm. We value durability, community and the environment, with high performance homes which are comfortable to live in year round. Designing with our client’s budget, goals, and personal aesthetic in mind, our team offers an efficient, cohesive process when it comes to new custom homes, additions / renovations, and custom cabinetry. With so many decisions to make, the MR Design wing guides each client through the selection process with care, expertise, and industry insight. Our crew of talented carpenters bring the project to life, and custom cabinetry adds warmth and beauty. We love helping clients achieve their dreams, and look forward to helping grow many more roots here in the future!
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LISA TEAGUE, UPCOAST DESIGN
Lisa Teague of Upcoast Design has garnered international praise for her command of color. Classically trained as a decorative artist, Lisa uses color to set the tone for interior landscapes within the home, often echoing the natural exterior view points. Known for their impeccable standards, Lisa and her team offer full-service interior design, architectural specification and space planning, along with meticulous project management, while crafting beautiful, livable spaces for their clients. “Life can be hard. Let’s make it pretty.”
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KSD DESIGNS
At KSD Designs we offer full-scale interior design and architecture services for residential builds and renovations. We aspire to create inspirational and bespoke spaces that are a reflection of our client’s individuality and taste. Our approach includes so much more than furniture and fabric, we carefully curated pieces for your home to create a look that is beautiful and timeless. There is a special place in our hearts for blending found, vintage pieces with new or modern choices, along with original art work. With The Gallery on Federal (an in-house gallery adjacent to our design studio) & a vast network of artists in our coterie, we believe that fine art brings a home to life. We offer access to unique, original art for everyone from novice collectors to seasoned patrons. Our goal is to build you a collection that complements your home’s design and tells a story specific to your space.
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WILLOW & SAGE
At Willow & Sage Design, we believe your home should reflect your unique story and personal style. Our comprehensive services include interior design, architectural design, small commercial fit-outs, and creative consulting, all tailored to bring your vision to life. To facilitate this, we integrate 3D renderings early in our process, ensuring you can see and understand the design from the beginning. This approach allows for real-time adjustments and fosters a collaborative environment, ensuring the final result aligns perfectly with your vision. We are committed to creating spaces that are both beautiful and functional, allowing you to truly live in the beauty of your home. I also have a background in psychology and social work before I became a designer, and can find more on my website!
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HURLBUTT DESIGNS
Hurlbutt Designs is a full-service interior design firm based in Kennebunk, Maine, creating distinctly refined, comfortable, and one-of-a-kind residential and commercial spaces. From full-scale renovations to custom furnishings, Hurlbutt Designs offers a seamless, personalized approach to every project. Visit their 5,000-square-foot design studio and retail store to explore a curated collection of furniture, textiles, artwork, and décor.
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kitchen & bath specialists
KRB KITCHEN & BATH DESIGN CENTER
For over 30 years, KRB Kitchen + Bath Design Center has been transforming homes across the Seacoast with thoughtful, personalized design. As a family-owned and operated business, we believe luxury is in the details. Our award-winning team guides you through every step from initial concept to final installation, ensuring a seamless, stress-free renovation experience. We collaborate closely with each client, crafting spaces that reflect your unique style while enhancing your home’s value and functionality. Visit our curated showroom of premium cabinetry, tile, and finishes and experience the personalized service that has made KRB the trusted choice for kitchen and bath transformations.
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Interior Design boutiques
EMPTIO
Located in historic Portsmouth, New Hampshire, Emptio features a harmonious variation of new and vintage homewares and gifts. From chic essentials to inspired vintage treasures, we help you elevate your living space with stylish pieces that reflect your individual charm. Whether you’re looking for something specific or simply exploring, every corner holds a new discovery to spark your creativity, inspire your imagination, and infuse joy into your home.
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FOREST & ASH SHOP
Nestled in the heart of downtown Exeter, New Hampshire, Forest + Ash Shop is a women-owned boutique that specializes in hand-picked, one-of-a-kind pieces sourced from trusted vendors that align with a mission of providing timeless pieces that bring joy, spark conversation, and add comfort to your home.
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HOME DESIGN DOVER
HOME Design Dover is the culmination of over 35 years of collective professional experience spanning 3 generations of designers. HOME offers full service interior design, and helps clients from the initial house call visit and concept phases, to budget planning and selecting furniture, fabrics, and finishes in its 3,600 square foot showroom. The team also places and tracks all deliveries to their own warehouse and coordinates the delivery and installation to personally place all the furnishings; rugs, upholstery, casegoods, art, lighting, and accessories in your home. HOME is an authorized Hunter Douglas dealer and offers custom window treatments as well as blinds, shades and shutters. When working with HOME, the design services are complimentary, and professional experience and guidance is priceless.
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THE WILLOW
We’re thrilled to celebrate 25 years as Exeter’s premier destination for home furnishings and décor! Since opening our doors in 2000, The Willow has become a trusted resource for timeless style, personalized, friendly service, and beautifully curated items for your home. As the design world has evolved, so have we—always staying ahead of trends while staying true to what our customers love. From cozy classics to fresh new finds, we update our collection regularly to reflect your ever-changing style and needs. In response to growing demand, The Willow proudly offers in-house interior design services to help bring your vision to life. Whether you’re redesigning a single room or starting from the ground up, our expert in-store interior designer is here to guide you every step of the way. Come explore our thoughtfully curated selection of furniture, lighting, rugs, art, and accessories—perfect for anyone looking to refresh their space or find that just-right piece for their home. Test the comfort of our seating, browse our fabric library, and discover pieces that feel just right for your home. 25 years of home furnishings + design. 25 years of community. 25 years of helping you love where you live.
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SUMMER HOUSE FURNISHINGS
Located in beautiful Rye, New Hampshire, Summer House Furnishings is dedicated to making your home unique and inviting with original art, quality furniture, colorful accessories, and lovely gifts. This sweet shop is located just a few minutes from downtown Portsmouth and is a happy place to visit if you need some last minute home accessories for entertaining guests, or if you’re looking for a tasteful, beachy-chic housewarming gift. If you’re designing your home, Summer House Furnishings has a beautiful selection of couches, bedding, furniture, lights, rugs, and more.
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HOUSE & HOME DOVER
House & Home is a beautiful home and lifestyle boutique located in the newly-built Pointe Place Plaza. Sister to local interior design business, Home (across the street), House & Home is an open space that offers a variety of lovely interior design accessories, gifts, gourmet pantry items, and pretty everyday goods.
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WEEKENDER HOUSE
Weekender House is a design firm with a spacious home décor showroom located in Portsmouth’s West End neighborhood. Whether you need help with one room, a whole house or even your outdoor space, their expert design team creates interiors that reflect their client’s own unique personality and aesthetic. Best of all, their design services are complimentary. Weekender House’s showroom is open to the public, where everyone is encouraged to browse (and shop!) the ever-changing room vignettes that include everything from rugs to window treatments, wallpaper, artwork, furniture, lighting, home accessories, and more.
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CHRISTINE’S
Christine’s is a charming and oh-so-chic home décor, furniture, art, and clothing shop located in a beautiful historic barn in Rye, New Hampshire. Stay for a while and browse the beautifully curated selection of art, enjoy shopping for clothes for every season, or pop by for a last minute hostess gift! Christine’s Crossing has a large selection of well-kept antique furniture and beachy-chic accessories for your home – think rugs, pillows, throws, couches, linens, and more!
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SAGE
Sage is a woman owned and run business that might be new to Portsmouth, but was previously in Newburyport, MA for 12 years. Sage is a boutique home store filled with artisanal home goods, plants, and custom-made furniture. From the downtown shop to the brand’s custom furniture line, the Sage team strives to use beautiful, high-quality materials. They want their customers to feel connected to the makers and know their purchase directly impacts the livelihoods of the artisans who will the shop. Sage is also a design/build firm offering in-house interior design services to assist you with all your design needs—both inside and out. Sage specializes in mastering that indoor/outdoor California feel but on the East Coast!
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HURLBUTT DESIGNS
Hurlbutt Designs is a full-service interior design firm based in Kennebunk, Maine, creating distinctly refined, comfortable, and one-of-a-kind residential and commercial spaces. From full-scale renovations to custom furnishings, Hurlbutt Designs offers a seamless, personalized approach to every project. Visit their 5,000-square-foot design studio and retail store to explore a curated collection of furniture, textiles, artwork, and décor.
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home builders
CASHMAN DEVELOPMENT
Cashman Development is a design/build firm where the team loves creating spaces for their clients that speaks to their individuality through an immersive design that begins from the moment you step onto the property. Cashman Development approaches each project with a unique understanding of the rhythm of a space. Valuing a lasting impact over trend, thier signature aesthetic blends a modern coastal style with California living. They love blending contemporary lines with earthy tones creating a layered, laid back look that is rich in texture and influence yet completely livable. The team specializes in building and designing modern yet laid-back spaces both near and far. Cashman Development provides multidisciplinary services from concept to move in, from ground-up construction and full build-outs to creating custom design elements such as built-ins and cabinetry.
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DOCKHAM BUILDERS
Dockham Builders is a family owned and operated business that has been working on seacoast homes since 1988. We’ve built our reputation on trust and reliability, always prioritizing the quality of our work and the satisfaction of our clients. We’re not just building structures; we’re building relationships and continuously refining our processes to redefine the construction experience.
As a full-service company, we take complete ownership of your project, from daily site supervision to managing vendors and trade partners. Open and transparent communication is at the heart of our approach, ensuring a seamless and enjoyable process that delivers a superior product.
When you choose Dockham Builders, you’re partnering with a dedicated team that genuinely cares about the integrity of its work and the lasting reputation we’ve cultivated.
Leveraging our extensive experience and strong industry relationships, we strive to deliver exceptional quality, efficient timelines, and unparalleled customer service on every project.
Our expertise spans a wide range of residential services, including custom home building, additions, renovations, kitchens, bathrooms, window replacements, siding, and deck and screen porch construction. With a full complement of skilled carpenters and project management professionals, we’re fully equipped to manage any residential construction project from start to finish.
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AMY DUTTON HOME
Amy Dutton Home is a full-service architecture firm that provides a “whole home” approach to home design from the interior to the exterior and landscaping. Amy Dutton Home is a boutique, woman-owned and managed architectural and interior services company based in Kittery, Maine. The firm’s design process begins with a sketch and ends with construction drawings, and all material selections are made before construction begins. In addition to custom home design services, the ADH team has developed a new online retail company to increase the accessibility and affordability of its design offerings. Check out Abrigo Home for remote consultation, design services, and ready-to-build home plans!
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MIGHTY ROOTS
Mighty Roots is a design-build firm. We value durability, community and the environment, with high performance homes which are comfortable to live in year round. Designing with our client’s budget, goals, and personal aesthetic in mind, our team offers an efficient, cohesive process when it comes to new custom homes, additions / renovations, and custom cabinetry. With so many decisions to make, the MR Design wing guides each client through the selection process with care, expertise, and industry insight. Our crew of talented carpenters bring the project to life, and custom cabinetry adds warmth and beauty. We love helping clients achieve their dreams, and look forward to helping grow many more roots here in the future!
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Gordon Design-Build
Gordon Design-Build is a full-service design-build company focused on creating beautifully designed, well-crafted, and sustainable living spaces in Maine and New Hampshire. We specialize in energy efficient new home design and build projects, as well as complex additions and remodeling.
Hear from our client:
“Gordon Design-Build was a pleasure to work with. Their expertise and guidance helped us build the house we wanted. The attention to detail and level of fit and finish is amazing. Gordon Design-Build provided input on the home design, a landscape design, and recommendations for cabinets and built-ins. We started working with them as soon as we purchased the lot, and they were our General Contractor throughout the entire process, including some last-minute changes after we moved in. I highly recommend working with Ivan and the team, and engaging them before starting the design process.”
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the most beautiful builds!
home organization Services
REAL ORGANIZED, LLC
At Real Organized, LLC, the team is passionate about the benefits of Home Organization! Your journey begins with decluttering which is a process Real Organized guides you through to determine what items in your home you wish to keep and what items no longer serve you. Clutter often feels overwhelming, so the team provides you with encouragement, compassion, and coaching. They then work to create organizational systems and solutions that are personalized to your lifestyle and increase efficiency as well as happiness in your home. You deserve this!
The need for decluttering and organizing a home can stem from various reasons, all of which can have a significant impact on your focus, productivity, and relationships. Clutter is not just physical; it can also weigh heavily on your mental well-being. With experience spanning across all age groups, including children and teens, the Real Organized team has assisted individuals facing physical challenges, mental health issues, or major life transitions like relocation or loss. You are not alone and this expert organizing team is here to help! Reach out today to schedule your complimentary consultation!
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NEAT METHOD BY NEW HAMPSHIRE
Founded in 2017, Mia Whalley and her Neat Method New Hampshire team have become the premier luxury home organizing service in the region. They pride themselves on delivering a fully customized, white-glove experience tailored to the unique needs and lifestyles of their New Hampshire and coastal Maine clients. Whether it’s a cluttered kitchen, a disorganized closet, or a chaotic garage, Neat Method New Hampshire creates beautiful, functional spaces that bring calm and order to your home.
Our local team understands the specific charm and challenges of New Hampshire and coastal living, and we’re passionate about helping our neighbors achieve a sense of peace and efficiency in their homes. With our personally designed and developed product line, we ensure that every solution balances aesthetic appeal with practical function. When your home is NEAT and well-arranged, you’ll feel the positive impact in every aspect of your life. Let us help put your focus back on living your life, not searching for things
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Landscaping!
BAYBERRY & CO.
A boutique, multidisciplinary design firm, Bayberry & Co. offers the astute client a unique landscape design and development experience, one rooted in artistic expression and skilled trades. As artisans of the landscape, Bayberry & Co. takes cues from the landscape design, natural site elements, and individual taste to transform their outdoor living space into an extension of themselves. Through detailed plans and captivating renderings with their design team, to breaking ground with our talented stone masons and landscapers, the Bayberry & Co. team strives to make their clients’ dreams tangible.
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TERRAPIN LANDSCAPES
Terrapin Landscapes is a Kennebunkport based Landscape Design-Build firm known for combining unique natural stone features with lush and ecologically balanced gardens. Terrapin encourages a collaborative design process with clients and works closely with the area’s most well-known architects, builders, and suppliers to create beautiful and functional outdoor living spaces. Made up of a colorful collection of independent thinking and talented craftsmen and women, the Terrapin Landscapes team works together productively and efficiently to ensure the successful completion of every project. The unique characteristics of its native plants and the abundance of naturally occurring stone inspires Terrapin to create landscapes that work in harmony with Maine’s natural beauty.
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