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The Music Hall Members Club in Portsmouth, NH, is an exclusive speakeasy lounge by Chinburg Companies. Featuring a stunning granite bar, secret tunnel to the Music Hall theater, Art Deco design, and custom craftsmanship, the venue blends luxury with modern technology. Chinburg contributed hand-painted gold accents and expertly managed complex installations, creating a unique and sophisticated experience.

This award-winning family compound on Lake Winnipesaukee includes a main house, recreation barn, and guest pavilion. Designed by Marcus Gleysteen Architects and built by Meridian Construction, it blends with the lakeside setting, offering privacy and stunning views. Featured in New England Home, the project showcases exceptional design and craftsmanship.

This primary en-suite in the Greenfield floor plan combines elegance and functionality with a dual-sink vanity, natural wood tones, and polished nickel fixtures. The frameless glass shower, surrounded by subway tiles and filled with natural light, creates an airy atmosphere. Oval mirrors, modern lighting, and a storage closet complete this serene, well-designed space.

Blanc & Bailey Construction, Inc. revitalized a residential property with thoughtful landscaping and deck reconstruction. The project included site preparation, custom drainage, and durable deck construction, complemented by lush landscaping to create a functional and aesthetically pleasing outdoor space.

This Dublin, NH home blends period charm with modern craftsmanship, featuring custom details like soapstone counters, a sprawling screened-in porch, and a unique staircase with steel railings. Outbuildings include a yoga studio, guest house, and soundproof recording studio. Designed for both comfort and whimsy, the home reflects the homeowner’s love for hosting and New Hampshire living.

In their Hollis home, the clients transformed their bathroom into a serene, functional retreat with a soothing color palette of greys and whites. The design features custom Ultracraft cabinets, a Stratus White Quartz vanity, and elegant Opera Ultra and Honed Aura Marble Hexagon tiles. The space combines luxury, comfort, and smart storage solutions, creating a peaceful sanctuary to enjoy for years.

This spacious shingled lake house considers every detail from the intricate stonework, high ceilings, dramatic overhangs and ample glass. The custom built home was designed to reflect the clients' love of the lake and family. Key features include the gracious fireplaces, custom mill work, and vantage points from various rooms—such as downtown Meredith, a church steeple and the mountain all from the primary bedroom. The homeowners, architects, industry experts and craftsmen collaborated to create this truly one-of-a-kind home.

​This contemporary kitchen seamlessly blends functionality with modern aesthetics, featuring a coffered ceiling, porcelain stone accents, and custom cabinetry that exude sophistication. Premium appliances are integrated for efficiency, while large windows fill the space with natural light, enhancing its inviting atmosphere. Thoughtful design and high-quality materials make this kitchen a stylish and practical centerpiece of the home.

This two-story addition enhances the home with a primary suite, transition hall, garage, and mudroom while maintaining its retro charm. The mudroom features a green entry door, live-edge bench, and clapboard siding, leading to a new two-car garage. Upstairs, a transitional hallway connects to the primary suite, where a cathedral ceiling, deep blue and gold accents, and elegant fixtures create a luxurious yet timeless retreat.

This almost 100-year-old farmhouse, cherished by five generations, was revitalized by Cormack Construction Management to maintain its historic charm while addressing structural wear. The phased renovation involved lifting and stabilizing the structure, replacing the aging foundation, and masterfully rebuilding the interior to incorporate modern living spaces, including a new entry, a primary suite with hillside views, and a renovated barn featuring a gym, offices, and a coffee roasting area.

This 24x14 family room renovation in Greenland, NH, modernized the space with a feature wall featuring a linear electric fireplace, custom storage, and a TV area with maple ship lap planks. The addition of a coffered ceiling with LED lighting, refinished maple floors, and strategic lighting brightened the room, blending modern style with the home’s classic charm.

This budget-friendly kitchen renovation, completed in four weeks for under $50k, updated a dated space with new shaker cabinets, LED lighting, and a unique grey farm sink. Key features included a custom backsplash, matte black hardware, and a potfiller, while extending the kitchen into the dining area for a more spacious feel. The result is a fresh, modern kitchen that perfectly matches the client's vision.

Socha Companies' new 2,800-square-foot office building in Manchester, NH, features a unique conference room designed to inspire innovation, highlighted by a Kyle Bunting BULL mural, a 3-D printed chandelier, and a custom conference table by Big Wood Timber Frames. The building combines modern design with nature, offering a tech hub, kitchen, and offices. This space redefines corporate environments by blending artistry and functionality.

Each year, high school students at the Huot Technical Center, through the Lakes Region Builders & Remodelers Association's Workforce Development Program, build a small house, with this year’s 12x36 home featuring radiant heat, a full bathroom, and flexible space. The house includes a bedroom, a galley kitchen with custom maple cabinets, and an open living area with ample natural light. The interior is finished with whitewashed Johnson Pine walls and almond v-groove ceilings.

This kitchen remodel blends timeless design with modern functionality, featuring custom cabinetry, Caesarstone Quartz countertops, and a backsplash of Moroccan Zellige tiles. With a new wet bar, stainless steel appliances, and thoughtful lighting, the space is both elegant and practical, creating a stylish yet functional heart of the home.

This bathroom renovation transforms a dated space into a luxurious retreat with features like 14ft shiplap ceilings, custom skylights, and a mitered aromatherapy steam shower. The design blends timeless elements like blue vanities and French-inspired details with modern amenities, creating a functional, sophisticated space.

This net-zero house in Portsmouth meets high energy efficiency and renewable energy standards, featuring Timberfill insulation made from sustainable Maine softwood chips. The exterior boasts Shou sugi ban wood siding, providing a durable, sustainable finish, while the home’s design ensures minimal energy consumption and maximum clean energy use.

This 1999 home, renovated by Cargill Builders, blends Adirondack charm with personalized design, featuring unique tree trunk and twig accents throughout. The home showcases custom elements like a lake-inspired mural, a rustic kitchen with Brazilian granite, and a children's room with wooden duck accents. Renovations include a blue-themed master bath, a cozy den, and a playful lower level with hickory furniture, plaid accents, and an 8-foot carved bear statue.

The Cliffs at Evergreen in Auburn, NH, is the town’s first 55+ community, offering modern homes with easy access to outdoor activities like walking trails and kayaking. The community features a 4,139 sq. ft. clubhouse, pickleball courts, and Energy Star™ homes with smart home technology. Designed for active seniors, it combines convenience, luxury, and natural beauty for a relaxed, engaged lifestyle.

This stunning, custom-built home is a modern masterpiece that boasts breathtaking views of Lake Winnipesaukee. The exterior is adorned with beautiful stone accents, which are echoed throughout the interior, giving it a luxurious feel. Inside, the attention to detail is evident in every corner, from the custom light fixtures to the distinctive architectural features and finishes. This home is unique and offers the perfect blend of style and comfort. Whether entertaining guests or enjoying a quiet night in, this home will surely impress.

​Tiny Rose is a 609 sq. ft. one-bedroom ADU in Manchester, NH, designed for a family looking for privacy while staying close to their son. The project was completed in under four months, from breaking ground in August 2024 to receiving a Certificate of Occupancy in December 2024, meeting the clients' goal of moving in before Christmas. The clients customized the space with options for countertops, cabinets, and fixtures, all included in the initial bid, with the exterior matching the main house as required by zoning.

This newly constructed townhome kitchen combines French Country elegance with modern functionality, featuring French Blue RTA cabinetry, floating white oak shelving, and polished chrome hardware in four styles. Statuario Quartz countertops, hidden LG appliances, and a "Strawberry Fields" mosaic tile backsplash add sophistication, while LVP flooring completes the inviting design. Thoughtful craftsmanship and high-quality materials make this kitchen both stylish and practical.

The Yokens Townhome community in Portsmouth, NH, built by Green & Company, features 32 spacious townhome apartments designed for versatile living. Each 1,800-square-foot unit includes a two-car garage, three-bedroom suites, open living space, in-unit laundry, and a private deck with outdoor storage. With high-quality finishes and a flexible layout, these homes accommodate young professionals, families, and individuals needing extra space for work or hobbies.

The Master En-Suite at Pittsburg Lake Home blends rustic charm with modern elegance, featuring a soaking tub with breathtaking views, a bold shower with towering porcelain tiles, and a custom rustic vanity. Thoughtfully designed to maximize the natural surroundings, the space creates a peaceful, functional retreat that connects the indoors with the beauty of the lake and mountains.

This gorgeous coffered ceiling was custom built in place. In most case the coffered ceilings we install are made with pine and nailed over the drywall ceiling and all sprayed with ceiling paint. These clients had a different design style in mind. With choosing a chunky coffered ceiling design we installed in place over the drywall. Then we painted the coffered a light tan color. After that was finished we installed the same type of flooring on the floor.... on the ceiling, in between the coffered sections. It made for an incredible look! Different and stately.

Pool walk with granite step: Created new paver walkway from existing rear patio extending to pool patio. Walkway is approximately 45 feet in length and 4 feet in width.
Built outdoor kitchen with counters, smoker area, outdoor fridge, outdoor lighting, and trash drawer.

The c1853 Greek Revival Farmhouse in Hollis, NH, was carefully restored after significant damage, preserving its historic charm while updating its structure and systems. The renovation included structural reinforcements, an addition for modern spaces, and energy-efficient upgrades, while original features like heart pine floors and antique lighting were lovingly restored. The result is a seamless blend of modern comfort and historic elegance.

This Adirondack-inspired home in Nottingham offers a perfect blend of rustic charm and modern luxury, featuring custom details like wainscoting, high-end kitchen finishes, and a beautiful exterior with black-tone siding and wood accents. Set on 12.25 acres with stunning views of Bean River, the home includes spacious living areas with nine-foot ceilings and a cozy family room with a gas fireplace. The four-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom design embodies elegance, comfort, and functionality.