We’re so proud to be included among Maine’s top designers in this year’s MH+D Interior Design Issue with a Midcoast interior renovation led by our Rockport office’s superstar architect and designer Helena Leclair.
January // 2025
published by: Maine Home + Design
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CAMDEN RENOVATION
Built in the 1830s, this existing brick Federal Cape was not a showpiece or an extravagant gem; rather, it was a simple home made for a family to live in. This was a touchpoint throughout the design: clad the spaces in honest materials that are at once respectful and fresh, while reworking the outdated, compartmentalized interior layout to create a comfortable and generous space for contemporary family living.
The library, a private space for introspection, is intentionally set apart from other areas within the house with a darker color palette. The deteriorated wood-burning fireplace and chimney was removed, and a new gas fireplace unit was installed in its place to reanimate and bring warmth back into the room. In contrast, the primary bathroom is a tranquil haven with a mixture of warm walnut wood, pale gray-green Fireclay tile, and subtle blush walls. The Room and Board vanity features a Carrara marble remnant from a local stone supplier and deVOL brass knobs and pulls which tie into the rest of the house.
The tranquil primary bath was designed with warm walnut wood, pale gray-green Fireclay tile, and subtle blush walls
“While our tasks as architects and designers include selecting finishes and organizing the myriad decisions that encompass the practical function of a home, we are, perhaps more importantly, working to evoke an atmosphere that is intangible, one that embodies the spirit of the home,” says architect
and designer Helena Leclair.
Firm: Hay Runner
Interior Designer & Project Architect: Helena Leclair
Architecture Team: Jeffrey Leclair & Kate Swayze Project Manager: Matt Day
Painting: Bay View Painting
Stone & Tile: Morningstar Stone & Tile, Rockport Granite
Photographer: Sarah Szwajkos
Location: Camden
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