This versatile, relaxing porch-that-isn’t-a-porch brings the outdoors in—literally. Text by Robert Kiener Photography by Rob Karosis “It’s a porch, but it’s more—a lot more—than just a porch,” says architect Rob Carty with a broad smile as he describes the novel open-air space his firm, TMS Architects Interiors, designed for a vacation home overlooking Lake Winnipesaukee more…
Winner Reader’s Choice Professional New Home: Maine Homes by Down East
Completed in the spring of 2021, this new-construction home was a dream for us to work on. It sits next to a family property, allowing for a compound that will be enjoyed for generations. We created a super-insulated, cozy home using SIP panels on the roof and heaters in the ceiling. Features such as a more…
At Home on the Atlantic
Their condominium sits very close to the ocean—just fifty feet from the high-tide mark. Except for the occasional storm when it’s a little too close for comfort, Jeannine Barrett and Greg Kaknes enjoy a stunning ocean view, so stunning a grand hotel once occupied the site. Click here to read more.
All in the Details.
When they began renovations, a Seacoast couple decided to stay true to their historic home’s original design. They did such a good job that the home received the 2016 New Hampshire Home Design Award for Excellence in Renovation. Click here to read more.
Charting a Course for a Forever House.
When Greg Jonas and Diana Scott started thinking about where, and how, they wanted to retire, they did what came naturally: they created a plan. The couple—both accountants—have lived, and built or renovated homes, in Chicago, Washington, D.C., and the greater New York City area. For this next phase of their lives, they wanted to more…
Set a realistic building budget and live happily (and comfortably), ever after.
These six simple tips will make life much easier for you and all involved in your building project.
YFI Proud to Announce Best of Houzz 2018!!
YFI Custom Homes is very honored to share the news that the firm has won “Best of Design and Customer Service” for 2018 on Houzz – the leading platform for home remodeling and design. YFI, a 38-year-old custom building firm, was chosen by the more than 40 million unique users that comprise the Houzz community from among more more…
Summer Dreaming
As John Steinbeck said in Travels with Charlie; “What good is the warmth of summer, without the cold of winter to give it sweetness.” Those words seem particularly true today as New England (and YFI’s hometown of York, Maine) is experiencing yet another snowstorm. However, this does NOT keep us from looking ahead and longing more…
The Architecture of Life
It is wonderful to learn something new and today it was the concept of biophilic design. The word “biophilia” literally means “love of life” and as would be expected, we as a species, have a natural affinity for natural settings over the built environment. Biophilic design is the outcome devised by architects and builders to more…
YFI Commercial Projects
We have been updating the YFI website over the last few months and realized that there were gaps in the photography library of some of YFI Custom Homes commercial projects (yes, we do those too!) So, last week, we set out with photographer Rob Karosis, to fill in some of these gaps. Here is a more…
Completed YFI Custom Homes Project featured in Maine Home + Design!
YFI Custom Homes was honored to have a project featured in the October issue of Maine Home +Design Magazine appropriately titled The Best of Both Worlds. This article was particularly close to home as it showcased YFI owner Glenn Farrell and his wife Mary’s personal Maine residence. As Jen DeRose, Managing Editor of Maine Home + Design and more…
First Steps in a New YFI Custom Homes Project
YFI Custom Homes, in another collaboration with TMS Architects of Portsmouth, NH, has begun work on a project located on a southern New Hampshire lakeside property. The home that was located on the property could not be salvaged as it was dated and covered with asbestos siding and had a rubble, not poured, foundation. After more…
