Spruce Point Inn

Many families have been coming to Boothbay Harbor’s Spruce Point Inn year after year for decades. When the time came for a redesign, inspiration was taken from the inn’s sense of history; it was once a private fishing and hunting lodge and notable summer guests have included a U.S. Vice President and Senator. Its incredible location is poised among 57 acres of pine forest and the Boothbay Harbor coastline.

Knickerbocker Group’s design team began by identifying existing pieces to incorporate and then gave them a second life with either a fresh coat of paint, updated upholstery, or simply by swapping around elements, such as pairing a table lamp with a different shade.

Paying homage to the inn’s storied past, we spotlighted pieces such as an original painted wood sign that now hangs next to the reception desk and a pair of original, blue-rimmed dinner plates that decorate a dining room wall.

Bold patterns, such as houndstooth and tartan wool carpeting, and rich textures, such as deep red velvet drapery—which frames the ever-changing views of the ocean like a stage—appear in the dining spaces.

Adding to the Inn’s charm, our team repurposed and framed vintage nautical flags from the inn’s collection and hung them above guest beds and brought in contemporary pieces, such as navy-blue leather swivel bar chairs, that feel as though they’ve always been there.

Rounding out the eclectic mix are leather director’s chairs, brass travel trunks that serve as side tables, and a custom brass picture rail that showcases a mix of art pieces—from a print by a local artist to a vintage painting of a sea captain.

It was important to ensure that the many returning guests would love and embrace the updated look, and to keep the project to a tight timeline so that it didn’t interrupt the busy summer season. The look is relaxed and fun: classic coastal style balanced with historic charm, easy elegance, and a sense of whimsy—and most of all, firm roots in Maine.