Details, details Lovering’s cell phone rings just like an oldfashioned black rotary dial phone. And, it rings often. Lovering takes it all in stride and never loses focus as he describes various features. “It’s the details that make the difference,” he says. For example: In the entrance, he points out the curve of the roof dormers and the uptick on the house’s corners above the stone foundation. In the great room, he draws attention to the glazing and curved, vaulted ceiling. The kitchen cabinetry curves as well, and the marble counters are double thick with a profiled edge. A floral mosaic in a guest bathroom is an unexpected delight. In the basement, Lovering explains how the geothermal system works, along with the radiant flooring and soundproofing. As one of his subcontractors said: “Jon is a great builder to work for. He really orchestrates the whole project so that every step is timed appropriately. He expects quality work.” Behind the scenes, Lovering’s wife, Pat, runs the office, following up on schedules and everything else. “Pat is Jon’s left hand and his right hand,” DeStefano says. Lovering smiles and agrees. As the homeowner reflects on his new house, he clearly has tremendous enthusiasm. As envisioned, his lake house harmonizes with the cove. With its thoughtfully designed spaces, he can share his home with friends and family, and he can also choose to live more quietly, all in tune with the seasons. nhhomemagazine.com
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Photography by Matt Fassett
Top: This comfy room is perfect for a movie night or just socializing with friends and family. Here are new variations on styles seen throughout the house: the big four-paned windows, warm earth tones and a paneling design. Above: The homeowners (far right) worked closely with the design team, which included, from left: interior designer Tracy Davis of Urban Dwellings in Portland, Maine; general contractor Jon Lovering of Jonathan R. Lovering & Sons Builders in Wolfeboro; architect Lisa DeStefano of DeStefano Architects in Portsmouth; and landscape architect Rob Hoover of HBLA Inc. in Portsmouth.
Resources Colonial Woodworking, Inc. (603) 938-5161
www.colonial-woodworking.com
DeStefano Architects (603) 431-8701
www.destefanoarchitects.com
Hayden Hillsgrove Stone Masonry, Inc. (603) 772-6061
www.haydenhillsgrovestonemasonry.com
HBLA Inc. (603) 431-4000 • www.hblainc.com Jonathan R. Lovering & Sons (603) 569-4690 Noah E. Tremblay Architectural Millwork
(603) 773-9900 • www.netremblay.com
Shamrock Landscaping (603) 569-6960 Urban Dwellings (207) 780-6131
www.urban-dwell.com
Woodbury Supply Co., Inc. (603) 358-3038
www.woodburysupply.com
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