Log Home Living – August 2019

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Keeping it local was a priority for Sharon
and Peter, and they hired many area contrac-
tors for the project. Engineer Tim Bernier of
Concord helped the couple site the home
perfectly to capture great views and made
the zoning process a breeze. Enchanted Earth
Designs of Meredith, New Hampshire, trans-
formed the raw landscape into a visual de-
light, while local carpenter Robert Hodge
added the perfect finishing touches.
“Being surrounded by the right people

who knew exactly what the house needed

helped us create the home of our dreams,”

shares Sharon.

Inside and out, the home shines. A care-

ful balance of old and new adds character to

the structure, which was mainly decorated

by the homeowners themselves. Since they’d

opted for a kit home, they wanted to add

many unique touches into the decor, incor-

porating custom lighting fixtures, wall ac-

cents, doors and more. They turned to Jodi

Sleeper of American Cottage in Gilford, New

Hampshire, to help them design some of the

key features, including a birch-tree canoe ac-

cent displayed above the living room windows.

“Jodi really helped us add a little flair to

different spaces,” shares Sharon.

The kitchen is a room that truly show-

cases the home’s custom touches. The cen-

terpiece is an old baker’s-table-turned-island

that the Spanos found in an antiques store.

The custom piece, which was salvaged from

It’s easy to see why Sharon and Peter say the front

porch is their favorite place in the home. Overlook-

ing a scene of serenity, the porch affords visitors

the opportunity to sit back, unwind and soak in the

sounds of the lapping lake and the call of the loons.