The Artist Retreat Home: As Seen in Maine Home + Design
We’re excited to share that our Artist Retreat project has been featured in the August 2025 issue of Maine Home+Design. For us, this project was an embodiment of careful planning, strong architect/client teamwork, and an enduring connection to the Coastal Maine landscape, and we are honored to share its story.
Set along the rugged coastline of Maine, this 2,900-square-foot home is rich with history and character. Originally constructed in the early 1800s, the home has undergone a series of thoughtful updates over the years. In the early 1900s, a mother-daughter duo expanded the house, adding a second floor and integrating modern amenities like plumbing and electricity. In the 1990s, architect and homeowner Brian Rodonets reimagined the home again, adding a side entry, breakfast nook, and extra bedroom.
When our client purchased the property in 2020, she brought a clear and personal vision to the next phase of the home’s life. Her goal? To simplify, age-in-place, and preserve the charm of the historic home, while ensuring it could serve her well for years to come. Even her beloved dog helped inspire the renovation, influencing decisions that would make the home more functional and accessible.
Despite the challenges of renovating a 200-year-old structure during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, including supply chain delays, rising costs, and structural surprises, our project team navigated each hurdle with care and collaboration. The result is a home that honors its history while embracing the future. Read more about this home and from the project team directly through Maine Home+Design’s feature story here.
Project Team:
Architect: TMS Architects & Interiors
Interior Design: TMS Architects & Interiors
General Contractor: Boston North Development
Photography: Megan Booth
Linked MHD Article Written by: Katy Kelleher