Lime Paint

The history of lime paint can be traced back over 7,500 years. This product can be used to create a naturally beautiful wall finish that in also environmentally friendly. Lime paint is bought in powder form and you create a custom color by adding your own pigments. You can also achieve different looks depending on how much water you mix with the powder. Lime paint has many benefits. In addition to be a "green" product the paint is breathable and permeable. The paint is perfect for seaside applications since it is resistant to mold, mildew and bacteria. Another benefit is it ...

An Expanded Cape in Duxbury

We wanted to share some photos of a recent Archia Homes project. The home is a Cape Cod style house that was renovated and expanded. Architectural details are key to this home's classic style with wainscoting, beautiful moldings and built-ins through out the home. This house is a great example of classic New England style that is perfectly suited for Duxbury. For more information and project photos visit our website.

A Little at a Time

Today we are showcasing a home that we worked on over several years. It is not unusual for us to return to homes over and over again. Of course it is nice to have the satisfaction of completely overhauling your home in one fell swoop. However, quite often budgets require that things be taken one step at a time. The resulting home is one that changes and evolves over time which is typical of historical New England homes. In the case of this home we were first called in to renovate the main house. The home owners later purchased the house ...

Vermont Timber Frames

We are please to be a partner with Vermont Timber Frames. These incredible post and beam homes set the standard for quality construction. Vermont Timber Frames will work with their clients to provide a customized home with contemporary amenities while remaining true to the historic spirit of the timber frame construction. The company has never wavered from the mantra "form follows function" so each and every element of the timber frame home serves an important function. In addition to looking beautiful timber framing has many ecological benefits. Here is some insight from the Vermont Timber Frames website: Timber framing has ...

The Cottages of Oaks Bluff

Heading to Martha’s Vineyard this summer? If so, you must plan a visit to the Victorian cottages at the Camp Meeting Association grounds in Oaks Bluff. These cottages have been designated a National Historic Landmark. You can visit on your own or take a guided tour. The ninety-minute tours, offered on Tuesdays and Thursdays beginning at 10 a.m. during the season, include a visit to the Cottage Museum. Here is a sneak peak at the cottages. All photos via Houzz.com.

Lime Paint

Posted on August 30, 2010 · Leave a Comment

Lime paint has many benefits. In addition to be a “green” product the paint is breathable and permeable. The paint is perfect for seaside applications since it is resistant to mold, mildew and bacteria. Another benefit is it is not effected by UV exposure so it doesn’t fade or change colors. Also, lime paint is naturally fire resistant.

This room is finished with a lime paint.

Photo via Belgian Pearls

Tiny Houses

Posted on August 25, 2010 · Leave a Comment

One of the latest trends in eco-friendly design is building tiny houses. The premise is simple – build small and tread lightly on the earth. While these super small homes might be unrealistic for everyday living, they do seem well suited to vacation homes. It would certainly be refreshing to have a second home that requires little cleaning or maintenance.

Here is a petite house that is small in scale but not on craftsmanship. The home is located in the Catskills, NY and was build by Kim Krans and her husband Jonny Ollsin.

All photos via Design*Sponge.

An Expanded Cape in Duxbury

Posted on August 22, 2010 · Leave a Comment

We wanted to share some photos of a recent Archia Homes project. The home is a Cape Cod style house that was renovated and expanded. Architectural details are key to this home’s classic style with wainscoting, beautiful moldings and built-ins through out the home. This house is a great example of classic New England style that is perfectly suited for Duxbury.