Residential

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 thoughtful additions that reflect your lifestyle, your aspirations, and the distinct character of New England.

From coastal retreats and lakefront estates to sophisticated urban residences and suburban sanctuaries, our architects and designers bring decades of experience and an eye for timeless design to every project. We don’t just design houses—we shape the spaces where memories are made, traditions are honored, and families thrive.

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Rocky Pointe

Our experience with Maugel DeStefano was truly outstanding. From the first conversation ideating on our vision, to the detailed design, to supporting our contractors on site, their residential team exceeded our expectations. This was the first home we built where change orders were kept to a minimum, largely due to the fact that the team did such a comprehensive and thoughtful job with the design of our forever home. We appreciated the skill, pride, and integrity of the Maugel DeStefano team throughout the journey.

Michele and Kevin

Family Woodland Lakehouse

From the very start the Maugel DeStefano team helped us clarify our vision, priorities, and the many details that go into creating a true family home. Their thoughtful guidance and close collaboration with us, our builder, interior designer, and landscape architect, made the entire process feel seamless and well coordinated. Biweekly team meetings kept everyone aligned and ensured every decision reflected what we truly wanted. Today, living in our Lake Winnipesaukee home is incredibly special—it is both beautifully designed and perfectly suited to how our family lives.

The Demmer Family

Bay View

Working with Maugel DeStefano on our Great Bay home was a deeply collaborative and rewarding experience. From the earliest design conversations to the final details, they brought thoughtfulness, creativity, and care to the project. Our vision was for a home that felt warm and welcoming — a place where we could gather with family and friends, enjoy expansive views of the bay, and embrace the quiet beauty of coastal living. The Maugel Destefano team delivered on that vision. The layout strikes a lovely balance between refined farmhouse charm and modern convenience. Whether we’re hosting a large holiday dinner or enjoying a quiet morning on the
porch, the house adapts gracefully to the moment.

Tom and Erin

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Meet Our Residential Team

Behind every custom home is a team dedicated to understanding how you live, what inspires you, and the details that matter most. Our residential architects and designers bring decades of experience creating distinctive homes throughout New England, guiding clients through every stage of the process with expertise, creativity, and personal attention. Meet the team responsible for transforming ideas into timeless homes designed for the way you live, gather and create memories.

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Awards & Recognitions

Award-winning design is the result of experience, rigor, and a commitment to creating homes that are uniquely tailored to the people who live in them. Our residential team has earned recognition from respected organizations for work that balances architectural integrity, exceptional detailing, and a strong connection to place. While we are honored by these distinctions, our greatest measure of success is the lasting legacy our homes create for generations of homeowners throughout New England.

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