Lakeside Legacy | Gilford NH Luxury Home Renovation

Located on the shores of Lake Winnipesaukee, this 1997 Cape-style home underwent a complete transformation into a timeless legacy home for a family seeking comfort, beauty, and year-round living. The 13-month renovation updated 7,500 square feet of living space, with refined craftsmanship, elevated finishes, and thoughtful design throughout. The homeowners wanted a high-end, turn-key experience with a single point of contact. Lighthouse Contracting Group delivered—collaborating with Backdrop Interior Design to bring this Gilford NH luxury home renovation to life.

 

Location: Gilford, NH
Year Completed: 2025
Total Renovated SF: 7,500+
Timeline: 13 months
Home Style: Cape, built 1997
Purchased: 2015
Design Build Team: Lighthouse Contracting Group + Backdrop Interior Design
Lead Carpenter: Cody MacPherson, Certified NARI Professional
Project Type: Whole home renovation

Client Goals

After years of living between two homes, the clients chose to make Gilford, NH, their full-time residence. They sought to update their lakefront property to better reflect their style—moving away from orange-toned wood and dated layouts. With retirement approaching, their goal was a home that felt like theirs: elegant but comfortable, stunning yet livable. They wanted a team they could trust to handle the entire process—from planning and selections to construction and final finishes.

Design Inspiration

The homeowners desired a timeless aesthetic—avoiding trends but embracing color, warmth, and curated details. From nickel gap ceilings and wainscoting to custom cabinetry and layered lighting, the home blends craftsmanship with a relaxed, lived-in feel.

Lake Living

With panoramic views of Lake Winnipesaukee from nearly every key living space, this renovation maximized connection to the outdoors. New window and slider configurations flood the home with natural light and invite the lakefront landscape in—enhancing daily living and weekend entertaining alike.

The lower-level bar provides quick access from the lake, while the elevated deck and custom patio areas create serene spaces to enjoy the natural beauty and changing seasons. Whether hosting guests or unwinding with family, every detail of this home was designed to complement its lakeside setting.

Key Home Remodel Features:

• Front Entry: Custom double French doors from LePage Millwork, framed by Blue Mist patio stone and pedestal posts with seamless stone caps.
• Kitchen: Redesigned layout with DuraSupreme cabinetry, Thermador refrigerator/freezer columns, and a custom coffee bar with pot filler. Natural light maximized through new window and slider configurations.
• Dining Nook: Inset pine ceiling with a black metal 11-light linear chandelier creates a cozy focal point.
• Flooring: Hallmark Floors engineered hardwood oak throughout.
• Living Room: Vaulted ceiling and open floor plan enhance flow and lake views.
• Primary Suite: Tray ceiling with up-lighting, white oak stained insert, and a spa-like bathroom. Features include radiant heat tile floors, Artistic Tile mosaic feature wall, Kohler soaking tub, and his-and-hers vanities with integrated outlets and lighting.
• Lower Level: Includes a custom home office with a Dekton countertop shelf mirroring the countersplash in the bar, direct lake access, gym, additional bathrooms, and laundry.
• Fireplace: Stone veneer surround with Dekton hearth.

5 Custom Bathrooms in This Gilford NH Luxury Home Renovation

This home features five fully remodeled bathrooms—each designed with its own identity while maintaining harmony throughout the house. The primary bathroom anchors the collection with a capiz shell chandelier, radiant heated floors, and Stella Day porcelain tile hexagons, but each of the remaining four bathrooms has its own distinctive look, layout, and palette. 

A guest bathroom evokes serene coastal tones with light blue shower tile and quartz counters. The powder room features bold Artistic Tile flooring, luxe wallpaper, and statement lighting. One bathroom incorporates a deep navy palette with fish scale mosaic accents and brushed nickel fixtures. The fifth bathroom stands out with brushed gold hardware, Dekton countertops, and matte black accessories—offering a modern, dramatic finish.

Each bathroom includes thoughtfully selected faucets, lighting, and tile patterns curated to reflect the purpose of the space and the personality of its users.

Millwork and Trim Details

This home’s trim details are a hallmark of our luxury remodels in Gilford, NH – adding texture, warmth, and timeless architectural interest.

• Nickel gap and vertical paneling
• Wainscoting and board-and-batten in multiple rooms
• Tray ceilings in rec room and yoga studio
• TruStile high-quality, made-to-order, well-designed interior doors

Cody MacPherson, NARI Certified Professional

Cody brings an expert eye and deep hands-on knowledge to every project he leads. With a degree in Architectural Engineering and Design from NHTI Concord’s Community College and a background spanning concrete, metal roofing, siding, and carpentry, Cody is known for delivering precision craftsmanship and overseeing complex renovations with care.

His passion for building and attention to detail were essential to the success of Lakeside Legacy—from managing trades to coordinating millwork installation and client communication. Homeowners and teammates alike trust Cody to bring vision to reality—seamlessly, skillfully, and with integrity.

“We give Lighthouse Contracting Group our highest endorsement. We love the whole house remodel they did for us—a huge project completed with respect for our time and budget. The Lighthouse team was collaborative and creative and helped us create a home that exceeded what we’d imagined. Their transparency and communication earned our faith and made the process a pleasure. Our stunningly beautiful home reflects their professionalism and pride in a job done right.”

-David & Taisha

Whole Home Renovation Recognition

This Gilford NH luxury home renovation—Lakeside Legacy—will be featured in the 2025 Lakes Region Parade of Homes as Lighthouse Contracting Group’s fourth entry to date.