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Residential Architecture

Family Woodland Lakehouse Wins

2025 New Hampshire Home of the Year

At Maugel DeStefano Architects, we believe your home should be more than beautiful—it should feel like it was meant for you. Our award-winning Residential Design team specializes in custom homes, transformative renovations, and additions that reflect your lifestyle, aspirations, and the distinct character of New England.

From coastal retreats and lakefront estates to sophisticated urban residences and suburban sanctuaries, our architects bring decades of experience and an eye for timeless design to every project. We don’t simply design houses—we shape the setting for life's moments, where traditions are made, and families thrive.

With deep roots across New England’s Seacoast, Lakes Region, and historic towns, we approach each home as a true collaboration. Your vision guides the process, informed by our design expertise to create something deeply personal and lasting.

House on The Point

Rocky Pointe

Family Woodland Lakehouse

Residential Client Testimonials

Maugel DeStefano Architects is hands down “the best." They’ve earned many accolades, but most importantly they've earned our trust. When my wife and I tried to pull off the impossible; converting a multi-family apartment into a dream home in the city's historic district, on a federally-protected waterfront, with improper zoning and other major hurdles, we were told to go with Maugel DeStefano Architects — they are the best.

Zac, Private Client | Custom Residential Renovation

I am so impressed with Maugel DeStefano Architects' communication skills, creativity, problem-solving, and overall project delivery that we have trusted them with working on renovations to our personal residence. Maugel DeStefano's plans maintained the character of our 1920s beach cottage while bringing it up to today’s building and energy codes.

Gregg, Private Client | Custom Residential Renovation

As we have a substantial history of collaborating with Maugel DeStefano Architects on commercial projects, they were our natural go-to architects for our residential addition. The firm’s experience with a historically-sensitive design fit our project perfectly. Our home’s enhancement was in the best hands while Maugel DeStefano navigated and served as our advocates during the city's Historic District Commission approvals process. We are as pleased with the results of our residential project as we always have been while working on commercial projects. I highly recommend their services.

Alison, Private Client | Historic Residential Renovation

Maugel DeStefano Architects was wonderful in helping us develop a design that met the needs of our property, specifically to accommodate our growing family. Maugel DeStefano professionally orchestrated a large team of consultants to design a residence that is "ours". We look forward to calling on the Maugel DeStefano team in the future and recommending the firm to our friends.

Michael, Private Client | Residential Addition and Renovation

Featured Residential Articles

April 16, 2026 Forever Home Wins 2026 NH Home Award for Outdoor Design Read More

March 5, 2026 Forever Home Residential Design Featured in New Hampshire Home Magazine Read More

January 19, 2026 Family Woodland Lakehouse Featured in Modern Luxury Interiors Read More

November 18, 2025 Inside Our Rye, NH Home Transformation Featured in Northshore Home Read More

June 26, 2025 The Outdoor Oasis: Redefining Outdoor Living Beyond Patios and Grills Read More

May 9, 2025 Maugel DeStefano Architects Lakehouse Featured in New England Home Magazine Read More

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