Annie Talmage Saltwater Home

How do you describe your style?

Coastal design that is authentic, comfortable, calm, organic, and casual. Inspired by the ocean, my style reflects my travels and is influenced by the east and west coasts. The beach houses I design are meant to welcome sandy toes and salt air with a causal elegance that is both welcoming and refined. My love of nature, flowers, the beach, and texture inspires all of my projects from coast to coast, resulting in an approachable style that embodies New England simplicity with the tropical warmth of the islands.

What is your design philosophy?

My design philosophy is fairly simple. I feel that good design blends form and function, reflects the inhabitants’ passions and lifestyle, and most importantly, evokes feelings of well-being and happiness. I find spaces that are lived in are what make a house a true home, and creating spaces where there is an ease of use and comfort is what I strive to do.

What inspires your work?

Saltwater Home is a full-service boutique interior design firm specializing in residential coastal design, serving clients nationwide from our locations in Kennebunkport, Maine, and Maui, Hawaii. We are a female-founded, family-run business that was created out of a love for comfortable and inspiring spaces.

With a love of salt air, sandy toes, nature, water, and earthy tones, our team works to create coastal design for living every day beautifully. Our mission is to create a memorable brand experience for our clients during all stages of the design process. Incorporating our brand into all aspects of what we do should inspire the team and our clients, culminating in spaces that reflect the lifestyle and passions of our clients.

Nature is my largest source of inspiration. Designing homes along the coast has allowed me a beautiful opportunity to bring the outdoors in through my design. By maximizing views and incorporating organic textures and color palettes, I try to recognize and honor each space’s place in the landscape. I find endless possibilities for creativity when being in nature, particularly the ever-changing colors and growth seen throughout the seasons. Water has always brought me such a sense of calm and peace, and I find that working with water tones can balance a space. Artwork is also a large source of inspiration, whether it is designing around a client’s collection or assisting them in finding the perfect pieces.

saltwater-home.com