Go back a little further and you can trace its roots all the way back to Ginny and Bob Spurgins' living room at their former Fullerton Street home.

Ah, what a difference two decades can make.

"It was just something that we wanted to do," said Ginny on starting the business. "We never intended that 20 years later we'd still be this happy. I don't have a single regret."

The business opened in July 1985, occupying one room of the former schoolhouse on Atlantic Avenue.

Then the focus was on simple interior design: upholstery, drapery, slip covers.

But it became apparent early on that the community needed more.

"We found there were more and more things that we needed to go out of town for," said Ginny. "People were asking us to put their whole houses together. Our business grew so much over the years."

In 1992, the Spurgins purchased their Rt. 27 facility and have since moved their design operation there.

Today, the Fine Interiors Furniture Gallery inventory occupies every inch of its home. From bath towels to lamps, to garden furniture and drinking glasses, it appears all home design tastes are satisfied.

The expansion has been fueled by a growth in clientele, some from across the country at that. Consider the customer from Georgia who ordered cabinets made in her native state from Fine Interiors, or the out-of-state remodeling for homeowners in Florida and New Jersey that called on the Spurgins for design work.

"That gives us so much praise," said Ginny. "It's a very satisfying business that way. You get to meet so many interesting people."

And then there are the boats.

The Spurgins twice re-upholstered the 83-foot, Hodgdon Yachts-built Yorel, and also have the 124-foot Antonisa in their portfolio.

In 1999 the business took on a family flair when the couple's son, Matthew, joined the ranks after graduating from Boothbay Region High School.

"We have a great business," said Ginny. "We have never been happier."

So what's the future look like?

"We'll take it a day at a time," she said.

Just like the first 20 years.