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Tips for Designing a Home on the Water, From TMS Architects & Interiors

What we’re about to say won’t shock you. Designing or renovating a home, especially a waterfront home, can feel overwhelming. With so many ideas, decisions, and site-specific factors to consider, knowing where to begin is often the hardest part. That’s where we come in.

At TMS Architects & Interiors, we help guide clients through the process by offering clarity, experience, and expert advice. Recently, New England Home Magazine sat down with Cristina Johnson, a Principal Architect and lead Interior Designer at TMS, to discuss what makes waterfront home design unique, and what homeowners should consider when planning a house by the ocean, a lake, or any water-adjacent site.

Waterfront Home Design Considerations

Designing a home on the water comes with a beautiful set of opportunities and some thoughtful challenges. In this article, Cristina shares insight into key design decisions, including:

• Window Size and Placement
  To maximize views while managing glare and exposure.

• Material Selection
  Choosing finishes that withstand salt air, sun, and seasonal conditions.

• Color Palettes
  How coastal light affects paint colors and interior selections.

Whether you’re building along the New England coast, on a lakefront lot, or overlooking a harbor, your home should respond to its surroundings while reflecting your lifestyle and personal aesthetic.

Read the Full Feature

You can read more of Cristina’s insight on the New England Home Magazine website:

Thinking About a Potential Project?

We’ve worked with our clients to design homes on the ocean, on the lake, in the city, and everywhere in between. If you’re planning on building or renovating your home and want guidance from a team that understands and considers both site and story, contact us or explore our portfolio for more inspiration.