Amber Milwee

Director of Design

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Featured Project: Whole Home Renovation in Glenwood

Built in the mid-1700s, this historic home reflects centuries of evolution, with additions made over time to meet changing needs. While each expansion added to the story of the house, the overall layout had become somewhat haphazard. Our challenge was to bring harmony and cohesion to the home while preserving

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Featured Project: Beautiful Whole Home Renovation in Cockeysville

A Home Designed to Evolve This project began with a kitchen renovation but quickly grew into a comprehensive reimagining of the home when the clients’ family needs changed. Rather than approaching the work as a series of disconnected updates, the goal became clear early on: create a home that could

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Featured Project: Beautiful Kitchen Transformation in Greenspring Valley

Three years ago, we completed this client’s primary bathroom, and at the final walkthrough they joked, “Don’t worry… we will be back for the kitchen!” And sure enough, they came back, ready to tackle the space they’d been dreaming about updating for years. We were more than a little excited

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Featured Project: From Country Charm to Contemporary Gallery in Jarrettsville

When our clients purchased this French Country home, they were drawn to its charm but envisioned something entirely different — a modern, light-filled environment that could serve as both a home and a gallery for their extensive art and glass collections. Their goal was to transform a traditionally detailed interior

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Why We Don’t Follow Interior Design Trends — And Why You Shouldn’t Either

By: Amber Milwee, Director of Design, Smithouse Design + Build As a design-build company, we’re often asked about the latest interior design trends: “What’s in this year?” “Should I do terrazzo floors?” “Is greige out?” But here’s the truth we always share with our clients: we don’t design homes around

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