Recently, with the help of photographer Rob Karosis, we visited YFI Millworks to take some photos to update the YFI website and were lucky enough to catch a glimpse of artisan Matt Stone hard at work on some YFI projects. As YFI owner, Glenn Farrell explains, he started YFI Millworks out of necessity in order to have more…
Recently, Jen DeRose, Managing Editor of Maine Home + Design, contacted YFI Custom Homes for some insight into kitchen design from a builder’s perspective for The Lookbook, The Best of MH + D 2017 ; what questions do contractors ask their clients and what trends are emerging? Glenn Farrell, owner of YFI, said that he more…
One of the most unusual and interesting projects that YFI Custom Homes has worked on recently was the renovation and conversion of an old barn at York Corner in Maine into the Wiggly Bridge Distillery. The craft distillery began in a small storefront in York Beach as the father-son combination of David Woods and more…
Thanks so much to New Hampshire Home Magazine for their wonderful article, “All In The Details” appearing in the January/February issue currently on the newsstands! Written by Debbie Kane with photography by Rob Karosis, the story covers the renovation of a an elegant 1860’s Seacoast home that deftly merges the historical nature of the residence with roomy more…
Scanning the YFI Custom Home photograph library, it was interesting to note that many of the ceiling designs are varied and impart a critical design element. In the hands of a skillful custom builder, your ceiling is a blank canvas and can be an integral part of the creative impact of any room in your more…
YFI Custom Homes continues construction work on this beautiful lakeside residence in Part 3 of our “Lakeside Series”. A major portion of the work is now concentrated on the interior of the home and it is exciting to share some of these finishing details. Custom-made tiles are featured in many different areas of the home; several examples are more…
As promised, here is Part 2 of our continuing series on the progress of a custom lakeside residence currently under construction by YFI Custom Homes and designed by TMS Architects. Here are more “in progress” photos featuring the installation of the garage cupola, some preliminary interior photos and more up-to-date exterior shots. Work on the interior more…
YFI Custom Homes has been working on a beautiful custom residence, harmoniously sited on a wooded lot with a breathtaking lakeside setting. Designed by TMS Architects, the residence takes full advantage of the panoramic water views and a pastoral vistas. Stylistically similar to an Adirondack lake house and particularly notable for a meticulous level of interior and exterior more…
This 3,800 square foot coastal Maine home was designed by Fiorentino Group and completed by YFI Custom Homes to replace an existing home on the site. Designed to be a future retirement home, the homeowner requested that all necessities for daily living be located on the first floor, including the master bedroom suite. The master bedroom, bath, more…
YFI Custom Homes recently completed a renovation of the firm’s owner’s residence. This 200- year- old family farmhouse, located in southern Maine, had been renovated and reconfigured in the past but needed some additional changes to make the living spaces more suitable for the family’s lifestyle. The homeowners like to entertain and the older front more…
YFI Custom Homes recently completed work on a 1500 square foot addition plus a three car garage to a historic in-town residence designed by TMS Architects. The new owners of this stately home wanted to make it more family friendly with the addition of modern amenities, casual spaces and improved access to the backyard and more…
For over 50 years Rob Karosis has been creating award-winning images for his clients. Working closely with architects, designers, building professionals, and art directors throughout the country, he thoughfully composes within the camera frame to create beautiful representations of their work. Visit Rob’s website
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