Saltwater Home

"Live in the sunshine, swim the sea, drink the wild air." —Ralph Waldo Emerson 🌊

Happy Sunday☀️

It was so fun to breathe new life into this iconic home 🐚

Built in 1848 by Captain Jacob Heckman and then lovingly renovated, this humble little cape was transformed into an airy, spacious, expansive home while retaining its original charm. By carefully balancing the home's historic elements with modern, coastal-inspired design, we transformed the family rooms into a cozy, inviting space that honors its past while offering contemporary comfort✨️

Saltwater Home, where the colors of red, white, and blue blend with the calming elements of coral, seashells and the ocean waves🪸🐚🌊

Happy 4th friends!✨️

Throwback to this sunny, cozy beach home 🐚☀️🧺🪴

Fully immerse yourself in each moment, savor the experiences, and let the thrill of now lead to unforgettable and extraordinary memories. This is the essence of living a fulfilled and meaningful life✨️🐚🌴

We absolutely 🤎 our clients✨️

Designing a comfortable and functional outdoor space that integrates smoothly with your home's interior can transform your exterior into a seamless extension of your living space.

Here's a small round-up of spaces we loved creating☀️

In our Nancy Meyers Era🐚

Current inspiration ☀️🐚🫧

The exhale of summer is here. What a joy it is to create spaces that our clients are overjoyed to revisit year after year with their loved ones! June and the summer solstice this week welcomes us to relax into this sweet season 🧺🌳🕊️👒

We love creating these soothing, sun-drenched rooms 🌞
There's nothing quite like the warmth and brightness of natural light to make a space feel inviting and serene✨

We 💙 bonus spaces!

Whether it's an extra room for a home office, a cozy nook for reading, or a spacious area for entertaining guests, having that additional space makes all the difference. How do you use your bonus spaces?

June in Maine...pure bliss☀️

It was so much fun to breathe new life into this cozy mountain retreat. We enhanced the family room with luxurious textures, adding a sumptuous leather recliner, a plush butterscotch velvet sectional, and plenty of cashmere throws🌲

Guest ready✔️⁠
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We can help you maximize your home to accommodate your entire family in a functional and aesthetically pleasing way through thoughtful design and organization.

Cozy + stylish game tables are perfect for those rainy summer days🎲

All the organic, coastal, natural textures for this comfortable dining room 🪸

Intentional awareness guides every step we take, considering the intrinsic needs of each person, team, and project. We act with kindness, respect, and compassion, leading to thoughtful actions and impactful results. We believe in maintaining healthy boundaries and creating safe spaces. Designing havens is our passion.

Collaboration💪🏻

Effective collaboration is crucial in the field of interior design. It brings together professionals from different backgrounds to create cohesive, functional spaces that meet our client's vision and needs.

The kitchen is often considered the heart of the home. It's where meals are crafted, conversations flow, and memories are made.

Let us help you create the kitchen of your dreams 🥂.

We know that your home is used for many different things. A grounding place for pets, kids, and family. A safe harbor to find peace, comfort, and wellness. An authentic space for gatherings and celebrations. We are here to help you find your center🤍

Easy like a Sunday morning..🌊

Very excited to see our signs pop up along the coast this summer☀️

Looking forward to a restful weekend with some of the cozy, peaceful bedrooms we've designed 💤☁️

Love a fun powder room? It's the perfect spot to try bold and adventurous designs in a small space 🐡

We love our clients🤍

"I have worked with Annie Talmage for over 10 years. She has design impact on pretty much every room in our home from designing two new bathrooms, three bedrooms, living and dining room and outside deck seating. She has an amazing ability to understand a client's design style and easily build fabrics, furniture, lighting, rugs, etc., for whatever room she is working on. As a project manager, she has been on site to monitor installations and construction whenever needed. She is quick to respond to any change in a project and values client input. To put it simply....Annie and Saltwater Home is the best!
I look forward to working with Annie and Saltwater Home for many years in the future." - Client Testimonial.

Deep trust is established through genuine intimacy and the desire to be seen. By viewing clients as individuals, listening to their wants, needs, and concerns, and maintaining regular communication even after project completion, we create lasting experiences with long-term benefits.

Timeless style over trends 〰️

Choose classic design elements that won't quickly feel dated. Neutral colors, simple cabinetry, and quality materials endure the test of time.

The view of this home takes center stage, inspiring us to use rich blue tones and natural fibers to honor Maine's storied coastal history🌊

A beautiful outdoor area thoughtfully designed for all your summer gatherings☀️

Happy Memorial Day weekend🤍

The true luxuries in life are quite simple: slow mornings, peace of mind, the freedom to choose, being present, a good night's sleep, having people you love who love you in return, and walks on the beach☀️