The 5th Wheel project was featured in “10 Most Popular Home Tours of 2018”.
Design: Dreamworks Enterprises
Photo: Susan Teare
The 5th Wheel project was featured in “10 Most Popular Home Tours of 2018”.
Design: Dreamworks Enterprises
Photo: Susan Teare
3 of our projects are included in the 2018 Houzz ideabook “100 Beautiful Snowy Scenes”.
#48 New Haven Timberframe (Architect: Studio III Architecture).
#52 Lincoln Gap (designer: Mary Beth Stilwell)
#56 Rustic Woods Cabin (Architect: Joan Heaton)
Photos by Susan Teare
Featuring the Mt. Philo Cottage (page 39) , Lincoln Gap (page 79) and Bespoke Kitchen (pages 182-183) projects.
Photography by Susan Teare.
Reprinted with permission ©2018 The Taunton Press, Inc. All rights reserved.
The Lincoln Gap home is featured in the Fall 2018 issue of American Farmhouse Style magazine. The article is titled “Forever Farmhouse.”
Designer: MB Architecture and Design
Photography: Susan Teare
Story by Victoria Van Vlear
Jun 13, 2018
Custom builder and general contractor Sean Flynn has that particular type of energy that’s both infectious and inspiring. Spend any amount of time with him, and you’ll likely leave with the zeal to build a new house, remodel your current one, or even launch a new business venture.
Sean, co-owner of Silver Maple Construction along with good friend Mike Steele, specializes in carefully crafted homes throughout the mid-Vermont region. Like lots of business owners and general contractors, he wears many hats these days to support the growth and success of his business. But it wasn’t that long ago that he wore a tool belt full time. Though he’s made the definitive transition to managing his business, it’s his field experience that comes through most in the operations of his company. Sean has a deep respect for the work to be done, an absolute commitment to getting it done well, and a genuine admiration for those he has charged to do it.
To look at the Silver Maple model is to take a refreshing look at how modern-day building companies can find significant success without compromising their core values or the quality of their products. Sean is the type of owner who doesn’t chase scale for the sake of growth. He’s building a business that has authentic meaning and staying power, and this trickles down into every project he and his team execute.
In this episode of Why I Build, we spend the day with Sean as he takes us through his business operations, which includes a full-service cabinet shop and metal shop. Then, we hop onto one of his current builds, an extraordinary and modern farmhouse on the shores of Lake Champlain.
View more great content by builder and business owner Sean Flynn:
“Three Bath Designs in One Cohesive Style”
“Weaving Wood and Tile Into A Stunning Floor”
“Video Series: Wood and Slate Basket-Weave Floor”
Find more exclusive content to help you build better businesses at Fine Homebuilding’s Building Business blog.
Fine Homebuilding has long supported those who share a commitment for quality building and craftsmanship. Continuing in that tradition, our “Why I Build” series tells the stories of men and women who have sought out careers in the building trades. Follow along as we celebrate the spirit of building.
The Bespoke Kitchen is featured on page 26 and the Middlebury Village mud room on page 55.
Story by Kathleen James
Article Slide Show:
Download and view full issue of Design New England March/April 2018
Taunton Press recently updated their New Kitchen Idea Book which includes two of our projects.
Page 81 – Bottom left photo features the “Middlebury Home” project.
Page 99 – Bottom right photo features the “Bespoke Kitchen” project.
Page 103 – Top left photo features the “Bespoke Kitchen” project.
Page 123 – The top photo features the “Middlebury Home” project.
Visit the project galleries of featured work:
Reprinted with permission ©2016 The Taunton Press, Inc. All rights reserved. Photography by Susan Teare.
How to Make the Most of Your Entry (No Coat Closet Required)
A well-designed foyer offers storage, seating and other features to help you get out the door on time and looking good.
Houzz Tour: Cozy Vermont Cabin Blanketed in Charm
This carefully crafted, ecofriendly cabin in the woods makes coming in from the cold a truly memorable occasion