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Villa Hygge Design Hygge-inspired interiors for new builds, renovations & multi-room designs—refined, warm, and layered.

At Merrill Hill in Sunday River, Maine, the roads take their names from gemstones. For the Garnet House, that became the...
08/21/2026

At Merrill Hill in Sunday River, Maine, the roads take their names from gemstones. For the Garnet House, that became the beginning of the design story.

The homeowners wanted a year-round retreat that felt connected to its setting, so we translated the richness of garnet, amethyst, and other mineral tones through color, texture, and material rather than literal motifs.

As cooking and gathering are central to how they live, the dining room needed to be more than a beautiful backdrop. Deep walls, warm wood, sculptural lighting, and a dark stone table create a setting for everyday meals, celebrations, and long evenings together, while holding its own against the mountain view.

A home inspired by Merrill Hill, designed for how the family lives and made to endure.

What does your dream dining room look like? Let's create it together.

Photo Credit: Erin Little

Styling Credit: Giulietta Pinna & Nate Bachmann

When we began designing this home for a family of six, one of the priorities was making sure its scale never came at the...
08/18/2026

When we began designing this home for a family of six, one of the priorities was making sure its scale never came at the expense of connection.

The staircase sits at the center of the home, so it needed to do more than move people from one floor to another. It became an opportunity to create an architectural moment that also supported how the family lives together.

Open white-oak treads and a custom steel structure allow light and sightlines to travel between floors, while sculptural Bocci lighting brings warmth and movement through the full height of the stairwell.

One of our favorite decisions is tucked beneath it.

A soft, informal landing gives anyone in the family a place to lounge, read, play a game, or simply settle in while still feeling connected to everything happening around them. It creates a quieter place to land without feeling removed from family life.

This is what thoughtful residential design is about: not simply creating a beautiful architectural moment, but considering how a family will move through it, gather around it, and live within it every day.

Discover how we design homes around the way families truly live at villahyggedesign.com.

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For this mountain home, the client initially expected help with artwork, furniture, and décor. Instead, the work expande...
08/14/2026

For this mountain home, the client initially expected help with artwork, furniture, and décor. Instead, the work expanded into a much broader role across the home: collaborating closely with the contractor, weighing in on structural and functional details, and thinking through everything from room flow to drawer and outlet placement.

That technical involvement allowed us to advocate for the client while also bringing the build team practical solutions that supported the work on site.

It’s a good example of why we approach design as a whole-home discipline. The architecture, interiors, construction details, and everyday function are all connected, and the strongest results come when they’re considered together.

Connect with us to see how we approach the whole home, from architecture through the finishing details.

The details that make a home feel complete are rarely the ones that call the most attention.They're found in the scale o...
08/12/2026

The details that make a home feel complete are rarely the ones that call the most attention.

They're found in the scale of a light fixture, the warmth of the wood, the way the hardware complements the cabinetry, and the profile of the millwork,

Each decision may seem small on its own. Together, they create a home that feels cohesive, intentional, and fully resolved.

Discover our approach to thoughtful, detailed interiors at villahyggedesign.com

At Merrill Hill in Sunday River, Maine, the roads take their names from gemstones. For the Garnet House, that became the...
08/08/2026

At Merrill Hill in Sunday River, Maine, the roads take their names from gemstones. For the Garnet House, that became the beginning of the design story.

The homeowners wanted a year-round retreat that felt connected to its setting, so we translated the richness of garnet, amethyst, and other mineral tones through color, texture, and material rather than literal motifs.

As cooking and gathering are central to how they live, the dining room needed to be more than a beautiful backdrop. Deep walls, warm wood, sculptural lighting, and a dark stone table create a setting for everyday meals, celebrations, and long evenings together, while holding its own against the mountain view.

A home inspired by Merrill Hill, designed for how the family lives and made to endure.

What does your dream dining room look like? Let's create it together.

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The best materials do more than look beautiful on installation day.We consider how each surface will wear, what it will ...
08/06/2026

The best materials do more than look beautiful on installation day.

We consider how each surface will wear, what it will require to maintain, and whether it will become richer through everyday use. Natural wood, stone, metal, and woven textiles often bring warmth and character precisely because they are meant to age.

Thoughtful selection is about choosing materials that support the way a home will be lived in now and for years to come.

See our approach at villahyggedesign.com

Photo Credit: Erin Little Photography
Styling: Limonata Creative
Counters By: Cumar Marble & Granite
Tile By: Old Specialty Tile Co.
Cabinets By: Wentworth Woodworking
Faucet By: Brizo
Builder: Jason Lily

Where's your happy place?This corner was designed for making, but its real purpose was connection.Rather than tucking se...
08/04/2026

Where's your happy place?

This corner was designed for making, but its real purpose was connection.

Rather than tucking sewing and knitting into a closed craft room, we created a place within the flow of the home where family members could work side by side, talk, read, or simply keep one another company.

It has since become one of their favorite spaces.

Thoughtful design is not only about creating rooms where everyone gathers. Sometimes it is about making space for individual passions to remain part of family life.

Planning a home around the way your family truly lives? Explore our work here: https://www.villahyggedesign.com/portfolio

📸 Credit: Caleb Jones Photography

A window seat can become one of the most-used places in a home.Its scale, depth, lighting, upholstery, view, and relatio...
07/30/2026

A window seat can become one of the most-used places in a home.

Its scale, depth, lighting, upholstery, view, and relationship to the surrounding furniture all determine whether it truly feels inviting or simply looks good in a photograph.

That is the difference between adding a design feature and designing around how people will actually live.

A quiet place for coffee. Extra seating when the house is full. A place to read, rest, or simply take in the view.

The best details do more than look beautiful. They earn their place in the home.

Bringing the outside in is about more than framing the view.Our client's request was for us to create a cozy yet elevate...
07/24/2026

Bringing the outside in is about more than framing the view.

Our client's request was for us to create a cozy yet elevated retreat where they could unwind after a day of skiing.

To do this, we brought in warm wood tones, layered textiles, and a natural palette to create an intentional connection to the landscape, making the bedroom feel restful, grounded, and closely tied to the mountains outside.



Thoughtful design often comes down to details like these: the ones that connect craftsmanship, proportion, and place.Our...
07/22/2026

Thoughtful design often comes down to details like these: the ones that connect craftsmanship, proportion, and place.

Our clients envisioned a stronger architectural moment that would elevate the hallway and feel intentional alongside the existing arched doors. Bringing that idea to life required careful planning, close coordination, and the right artisan.

We partnered with a local blacksmith to create custom balusters with the scale, rhythm, and detail the space needed.

The result is a staircase that feels fully integrated with the architecture while giving the hallway a more distinctive sense of character.

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Metal Work by Mike Ridlon

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