Experience life in the heart of Paris Le Marais with this elegant 2-bedroom, 100 square meters apartment located on the 3rd floor of a secure residential building with an elevator. The living area is furnished with a sofa, flat-screen TV and dining table and chairs. We understand the importance of staying connected, which is why there is a high-speed Wi-Fi (1/Gbps) connection. The fully equipped kitchen has an electric tea kettle, sink, toaster, full refrigerator, stove, Magimix coffee machine, oven and more. The kitchen also comes with all the cookware, dishes and utensils needed to prepare meals at home. There is a clothes washing machine in the property and a drying rack is provided. Cleaning supplies, a vacuum, broom and mop are also provided. The apartment is heated with gas heater . Both bedrooms are street facing, one is furnished with a queen size bed while the other has a double bed. All the necessary bedding and linens are provided and professionally laundered. This property can host up to 4 guests. The flat has one shower room with a shower, bathtub and sink. The toilet is located in a separate water closet. You will find soap, shampoo, toilet paper and paper towels to start off your stay. - Hotel de Ville (Line 11 and 1) Landlords in Paris may be curious about how to rent out their property. UpperKey has prepared a short guide on how to rent out your property. More can be found here: https://www.theupperkey.com/post/how-to-rent-out-my-property-upperkey-s-advice

At the heat of summer, is there anything better than being able to relax in the sunshine in your own garden? No one wants to be out there laboring away in the heat, you want to be enjoying a bit of rest and relaxation. You certainly do not want to be managing the needs of living wall with its constant need for watering, feeding and pruning. That is where Vistafolia® comes in. We specialize in transforming gardens into idyllic, practical pieces of nature for everyone to enjoy. Maximize the space available by turning to us to provide a lush, year-round artificial green walls as a completely maintenance-free alternative to the real thing.

At the heat of summer, is there anything better than being able to relax in the sunshine in your own garden? No one wants to be out there laboring away in the heat, you want to be enjoying a bit of rest and relaxation. You certainly do not want to be managing the needs of living wall with its constant need for watering, feeding and pruning. That is where Vistafolia® comes in. We specialize in transforming gardens into idyllic, practical pieces of nature for everyone to enjoy. Maximize the space available by turning to us to provide a lush, year-round artificial green walls as a completely maintenance-free alternative to the real thing.

Sweeney’s deep team of expert designers, project managers, and skilled carpenters worked closely with this fun-loving couple to design and build their vision of a beautiful conservatory-style sunroom. Stunning features were incorporated into the design, including Velux skylights, floor-to-ceiling Marvin windows (with transoms), exposed rafters, custom trim, and 3/4" random width pine siding. Rounding out this timeless glass space style addition was a decorative coat of light-colored Benjamin Moore paint and heated tile flooring.

Designed by Scott Trainor of Cypress Design Co Photography by Jessica Pohl
Example of a large minimalist master white tile and porcelain tile ceramic tile and white floor corner shower design in Providence with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an undermount tub, a two-piece toilet, beige walls, a vessel sink, wood countertops and a hinged shower door

The Enviro Boston 1700 Freestanding Wood Stove in cast iron has a traditional look with attractive inlays and an arched opening with a generous glass viewing area. Safety controls and modern controls make flame management easier. This model features burn times of up to 10 hours at as much as 74,000 BTUs.

The backyard’s convenient Jandy control system facilitates the management of pool and spa equipment, lighting, heating, air conditioning, etc., from inside the home, or from a remote location by smart phone. Not only is this backyard elegant and functional, but also thoughtfully equipped for four-season luxury living.

Photo credit: Scott McDonald @ Hedrich Blessing 7RR-Ecohome: The design objective was to build a house for a couple recently married who both had kids from previous marriages. How to bridge two families together? The design looks forward in terms of how people live today. The home is an experiment in transparency and solid form; removing borders and edges from outside to inside the house, and to really depict “flowing and endless space”. The house floor plan is derived by pushing and pulling the house’s form to maximize the backyard and minimize the public front yard while welcoming the sun in key rooms by rotating the house 45-degrees to true north. The angular form of the house is a result of the family’s program, the zoning rules, the lot’s attributes, and the sun’s path. We wanted to construct a house that is smart and efficient in terms of construction and energy, both in terms of the building and the user. We could tell a story of how the house is built in terms of the constructability, structure and enclosure, with a nod to Japanese wood construction in the method in which the siding is installed and the exposed interior beams are placed in the double height space. We engineered the house to be smart which not only looks modern but acts modern; every aspect of user control is simplified to a digital touch button, whether lights, shades, blinds, HVAC, communication, audio, video, or security. We developed a planning module based on a 6-foot square room size and a 6-foot wide connector called an interstitial space for hallways, bathrooms, stairs and mechanical, which keeps the rooms pure and uncluttered. The house is 6,200 SF of livable space, plus garage and basement gallery for a total of 9,200 SF. A large formal foyer celebrates the entry and opens up to the living, dining, kitchen and family rooms all focused on the rear garden. The east side of the second floor is the Master wing and a center bridge connects it to the kid’s wing on the west. Second floor terraces and sunscreens provide views and shade in this suburban setting. The playful mathematical grid of the house in the x, y and z axis also extends into the layout of the trees and hard-scapes, all centered on a suburban one-acre lot. Many green attributes were designed into the home; Ipe wood sunscreens and window shades block out unwanted solar gain in summer, but allow winter sun in. Patio door and operable windows provide ample opportunity for natural ventilation throughout the open floor plan. Minimal windows on east and west sides to reduce heat loss in winter and unwanted gains in summer. Open floor plan and large window expanse reduces lighting demands and maximizes available daylight. Skylights provide natural light to the basement rooms. Durable, low-maintenance exterior materials include stone, ipe wood siding and decking, and concrete roof pavers. Design is based on a 2' planning grid to minimize construction waste. Basement foundation walls and slab are highly insulated. FSC-certified walnut wood flooring was used. Light colored concrete roof pavers to reduce cooling loads by as much as 15%. 2x6 framing allows for more insulation and energy savings. Super efficient windows have low-E argon gas filled units, and thermally insulated aluminum frames. Permeable brick and stone pavers reduce the site’s storm-water runoff. Countertops use recycled composite materials. Energy-Star rated furnaces and smart thermostats are located throughout the house to minimize duct runs and avoid energy loss. Energy-Star rated boiler that heats up both radiant floors and domestic hot water. Low-flow toilets and plumbing fixtures are used to conserve water usage. No VOC finish options and direct venting fireplaces maintain a high interior air quality. Smart home system controls lighting, HVAC, and shades to better manage energy use. Plumbing runs through interior walls reducing possibilities of heat loss and freezing problems. A large food pantry was placed next to kitchen to reduce trips to the grocery store. Home office reduces need for automobile transit and associated CO2 footprint. Plan allows for aging in place, with guest suite than can become the master suite, with no need to move as family members mature.

At the heat of summer, is there anything better than being able to relax in the sunshine in your own garden? No one wants to be out there laboring away in the heat, you want to be enjoying a bit of rest and relaxation. You certainly do not want to be managing the needs of living wall with its constant need for watering, feeding and pruning. That is where Vistafolia® comes in. We specialize in transforming gardens into idyllic, practical pieces of nature for everyone to enjoy. Maximize the space available by turning to us to provide a lush, year-round artificial green walls as a completely maintenance-free alternative to the real thing.

Designed by Scott Trainor of Cypress Design Co Photography by Jessica Pohl
Inspiration for a large modern master white tile and porcelain tile ceramic tile and white floor laundry room remodel in Providence with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an undermount tub, a two-piece toilet, beige walls, a vessel sink, wood countertops and a hinged shower door

At the heat of summer, is there anything better than being able to relax in the sunshine in your own garden? No one wants to be out there laboring away in the heat, you want to be enjoying a bit of rest and relaxation. You certainly do not want to be managing the needs of living wall with its constant need for watering, feeding and pruning. That is where Vistafolia® comes in. We specialize in transforming gardens into idyllic, practical pieces of nature for everyone to enjoy. Maximize the space available by turning to us to provide a lush, year-round artificial green walls as a completely maintenance-free alternative to the real thing.

Designed by Scott Trainor of Cypress Design Co Photography by Jessica Pohl
Large minimalist master white tile and porcelain tile ceramic tile and white floor corner shower photo in Providence with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an undermount tub, a two-piece toilet, beige walls, a vessel sink, wood countertops and a hinged shower door

Designed by Scott Trainor of Cypress Design Co Photography by Jessica Pohl
Example of a large minimalist bathroom design in Providence

Located in an existing neighborhood of post-war houses, Skidmore Passivhaus merges contemporary design with the highest level of energy efficiency. Gernerous insulation, extremely airtight construction (tested at .32ach50), high performing triple glazed Zola European Windows, and a super-efficient heat recovery ventilator allow the structure to meet the stringent requirements of the German Passivhaus standard. Generous amounts of south facing glazing (0.5 shgc) maximize the solar gains for most of the year, while motorized exterior aluminum shades can be lowered to block unwanted summer heat gain resulting in extremely comfortable temperatures year round. An extensive green roof helps manage all stormwater on site, while a roof mounted 4.32 kW PV array provides enough electricity to result in a near net zero and truly sustainable building. In Situ Architecture Jeremy Bittermann - BITTERMANN Photography

Photo credit: Scott McDonald @ Hedrich Blessing 7RR-Ecohome: The design objective was to build a house for a couple recently married who both had kids from previous marriages. How to bridge two families together? The design looks forward in terms of how people live today. The home is an experiment in transparency and solid form; removing borders and edges from outside to inside the house, and to really depict “flowing and endless space”. The house floor plan is derived by pushing and pulling the house’s form to maximize the backyard and minimize the public front yard while welcoming the sun in key rooms by rotating the house 45-degrees to true north. The angular form of the house is a result of the family’s program, the zoning rules, the lot’s attributes, and the sun’s path. We wanted to construct a house that is smart and efficient in terms of construction and energy, both in terms of the building and the user. We could tell a story of how the house is built in terms of the constructability, structure and enclosure, with a nod to Japanese wood construction in the method in which the siding is installed and the exposed interior beams are placed in the double height space. We engineered the house to be smart which not only looks modern but acts modern; every aspect of user control is simplified to a digital touch button, whether lights, shades, blinds, HVAC, communication, audio, video, or security. We developed a planning module based on a 6-foot square room size and a 6-foot wide connector called an interstitial space for hallways, bathrooms, stairs and mechanical, which keeps the rooms pure and uncluttered. The house is 6,200 SF of livable space, plus garage and basement gallery for a total of 9,200 SF. A large formal foyer celebrates the entry and opens up to the living, dining, kitchen and family rooms all focused on the rear garden. The east side of the second floor is the Master wing and a center bridge connects it to the kid’s wing on the west. Second floor terraces and sunscreens provide views and shade in this suburban setting. The playful mathematical grid of the house in the x, y and z axis also extends into the layout of the trees and hard-scapes, all centered on a suburban one-acre lot. Many green attributes were designed into the home; Ipe wood sunscreens and window shades block out unwanted solar gain in summer, but allow winter sun in. Patio door and operable windows provide ample opportunity for natural ventilation throughout the open floor plan. Minimal windows on east and west sides to reduce heat loss in winter and unwanted gains in summer. Open floor plan and large window expanse reduces lighting demands and maximizes available daylight. Skylights provide natural light to the basement rooms. Durable, low-maintenance exterior materials include stone, ipe wood siding and decking, and concrete roof pavers. Design is based on a 2' planning grid to minimize construction waste. Basement foundation walls and slab are highly insulated. FSC-certified walnut wood flooring was used. Light colored concrete roof pavers to reduce cooling loads by as much as 15%. 2x6 framing allows for more insulation and energy savings. Super efficient windows have low-E argon gas filled units, and thermally insulated aluminum frames. Permeable brick and stone pavers reduce the site’s storm-water runoff. Countertops use recycled composite materials. Energy-Star rated furnaces and smart thermostats are located throughout the house to minimize duct runs and avoid energy loss. Energy-Star rated boiler that heats up both radiant floors and domestic hot water. Low-flow toilets and plumbing fixtures are used to conserve water usage. No VOC finish options and direct venting fireplaces maintain a high interior air quality. Smart home system controls lighting, HVAC, and shades to better manage energy use. Plumbing runs through interior walls reducing possibilities of heat loss and freezing problems. A large food pantry was placed next to kitchen to reduce trips to the grocery store. Home office reduces need for automobile transit and associated CO2 footprint. Plan allows for aging in place, with guest suite than can become the master suite, with no need to move as family members mature.

Occupying the space between the ground and the tree canopy, the residence provides an unfolding spatial experience relating the interior spaces to the adjacent landscape. The arrangement of the guest wing, main living spaces and bedroom wing, which wrap along the hill’s crest, is a response to the topography, solar orientations and views beyond. From the entry courtyard, the low profile of the house and selective openings through the façade allow for a playful hide and reveal of the landscape. Project Manager / Architect @ Maryann Thompson Architects Photography: Chuck Choi

The new Owners of this property on the Oxtongue River in the Township of Algonquin Highlands contacted us with the intention to renovate the existing house they had bought. The design priorities for this project centred around providing a comfortable interior with sufficient space for the Owners (from London, England) to visit with Canadian family members during Summer vacations. The floor plan for this house includes 5 Bedrooms (3 on the First floor, and 2 in the Walkout Basement), 2 Bathrooms, an open-concept Kitchen/ Living/ Dining Room, Entry Hall, Recreation Room and Laundry Room. A woodstove in the Living Room offers a comforting radiant heat-source.

Located in an existing neighborhood of post-war houses, Skidmore Passivhaus merges contemporary design with the highest level of energy efficiency. Gernerous insulation, extremely airtight construction (tested at .32ach50), high performing triple glazed Zola European Windows, and a super-efficient heat recovery ventilator allow the structure to meet the stringent requirements of the German Passivhaus standard. Generous amounts of south facing glazing (0.5 shgc) maximize the solar gains for most of the year, while motorized exterior aluminum shades can be lowered to block unwanted summer heat gain resulting in extremely comfortable temperatures year round. An extensive green roof helps manage all stormwater on site, while a roof mounted 4.32 kW PV array provides enough electricity to result in a near net zero and truly sustainable building. In Situ Architecture Jeremy Bittermann - BITTERMANN Photography

Say hello to a gorgeous white home with new windows to match! Kevin helped these homeowners out by installing new windows that allow some privacy, but still manage to allow sunshine come in. These windows are durable and resistant to the Texas heat!