Just as the name states, our Classic Collection offers a selection of wood doors that have been praised and adored due to their ever-lasting elegance and archetypal design. Traditional doors are a industry standard as they range from designs such as two panel doors with elaborate raised moldings, to beautiful glass doors with leaded designs, providing a eternal beauty to the home. Classic designs are really where the elegance and richness of wood is best displayed, as the high-end wood grains and furniture quality stains are what really draws the eye. Classic Collection doors are door style that is long standing a perfect example of timeless quality that remains prized and valuable.

UpperKey is thrilled to present our latest venture: Parisian Kitchens. We offer a comprehensive range of services to design and remodel kitchens to meet the needs of those residing in Paris. Our talented team of experts will bring your kitchen vision to life, creating a space that exudes both style and functionality. You can count on UpperKey to craft a kitchen that perfectly captures your personal tastes and requirements. Furthermore, we offer a suite of services for property owners, including guaranteed rent, full property management, and Airbnb concierge services. Our specialists will work with you to find the ideal balance between aesthetics and practicality, so that you can have the kitchen of your dreams without any compromises. UpperKey also offers valuable resources and information for property owners. Our article, "All You Need to Know About Letting a Property," provides comprehensive guidance on the ins and outs of renting out your property. Be sure to check it out and take the first step towards successfully letting your property with UpperKey here: https://www.theupperkey.com/post/all-you-need-to-know-about-letting-a-property

Just as the name states, our Classic Collection offers a selection of wood doors that have been praised and adored due to their ever-lasting elegance and archetypal design. Traditional doors are a industry standard as they range from designs such as two panel doors with elaborate raised moldings, to beautiful glass doors with leaded designs, providing a eternal beauty to the home. Classic designs are really where the elegance and richness of wood is best displayed, as the high-end wood grains and furniture quality stains are what really draws the eye. Classic Collection doors are door style that is long standing a perfect example of timeless quality that remains prized and valuable.

UpperKey is thrilled to present our latest venture: Parisian Kitchens. We offer a comprehensive range of services to design and remodel kitchens to meet the needs of those residing in Paris. Our talented team of experts will bring your kitchen vision to life, creating a space that exudes both style and functionality. You can count on UpperKey to craft a kitchen that perfectly captures your personal tastes and requirements. Furthermore, we offer a suite of services for property owners, including guaranteed rent, full property management, and Airbnb concierge services. Our specialists will work with you to find the ideal balance between aesthetics and practicality, so that you can have the kitchen of your dreams without any compromises. UpperKey also offers valuable resources and information for property owners. Our article, "All You Need to Know About Letting a Property," provides comprehensive guidance on the ins and outs of renting out your property. Be sure to check it out and take the first step towards successfully letting your property with UpperKey here: https://www.theupperkey.com/post/all-you-need-to-know-about-letting-a-property

Just as the name states, our Classic Collection offers a selection of wood doors that have been praised and adored due to their ever-lasting elegance and archetypal design. Traditional doors are a industry standard as they range from designs such as two panel doors with elaborate raised moldings, to beautiful glass doors with leaded designs, providing a eternal beauty to the home. Classic designs are really where the elegance and richness of wood is best displayed, as the high-end wood grains and furniture quality stains are what really draws the eye. Classic Collection doors are door style that is long standing a perfect example of timeless quality that remains prized and valuable.

UpperKey is thrilled to present our latest venture: Parisian Kitchens. We offer a comprehensive range of services to design and remodel kitchens to meet the needs of those residing in Paris. Our talented team of experts will bring your kitchen vision to life, creating a space that exudes both style and functionality. You can count on UpperKey to craft a kitchen that perfectly captures your personal tastes and requirements. Furthermore, we offer a suite of services for property owners, including guaranteed rent, full property management, and Airbnb concierge services. Our specialists will work with you to find the ideal balance between aesthetics and practicality, so that you can have the kitchen of your dreams without any compromises. UpperKey also offers valuable resources and information for property owners. Our article, "All You Need to Know About Letting a Property," provides comprehensive guidance on the ins and outs of renting out your property. Be sure to check it out and take the first step towards successfully letting your property with UpperKey here: https://www.theupperkey.com/post/all-you-need-to-know-about-letting-a-property

Just as the name states, our Classic Collection offers a selection of wood doors that have been praised and adored due to their ever-lasting elegance and archetypal design. Traditional doors are a industry standard as they range from designs such as two panel doors with elaborate raised moldings, to beautiful glass doors with leaded designs, providing a eternal beauty to the home. Classic designs are really where the elegance and richness of wood is best displayed, as the high-end wood grains and furniture quality stains are what really draws the eye. Classic Collection doors are door style that is long standing a perfect example of timeless quality that remains prized and valuable.

We started with a blank slate on this basement project where our only obstacles were exposed steel support columns, existing plumbing risers from the concrete slab, and dropped soffits concealing ductwork on the ceiling. It had the advantage of tall ceilings, an existing egress window, and a sliding door leading to a newly constructed patio. This family of five loves the beach and frequents summer beach resorts in the Northeast. Bringing that aesthetic home to enjoy all year long was the inspiration for the décor, as well as creating a family-friendly space for entertaining. Wish list items included room for a billiard table, wet bar, game table, family room, guest bedroom, full bathroom, space for a treadmill and closed storage. The existing structural elements helped to define how best to organize the basement. For instance, we knew we wanted to connect the bar area and billiards table with the patio in order to create an indoor/outdoor entertaining space. It made sense to use the egress window for the guest bedroom for both safety and natural light. The bedroom also would be adjacent to the plumbing risers for easy access to the new bathroom. Since the primary focus of the family room would be for TV viewing, natural light did not need to filter into that space. We made sure to hide the columns inside of newly constructed walls and dropped additional soffits where needed to make the ceiling mechanicals feel less random. In addition to the beach vibe, the homeowner has valuable sports memorabilia that was to be prominently displayed including two seats from the original Yankee stadium. For a coastal feel, shiplap is used on two walls of the family room area. In the bathroom shiplap is used again in a more creative way using wood grain white porcelain tile as the horizontal shiplap “wood”. We connected the tile horizontally with vertical white grout joints and mimicked the horizontal shadow line with dark grey grout. At first glance it looks like we wrapped the shower with real wood shiplap. Materials including a blue and white patterned floor, blue penny tiles and a natural wood vanity checked the list for that seaside feel. A large reclaimed wood door on an exposed sliding barn track separates the family room from the game room where reclaimed beams are punctuated with cable lighting. Cabinetry and a beverage refrigerator are tucked behind the rolling bar cabinet (that doubles as a Blackjack table!). A TV and upright video arcade machine round-out the entertainment in the room. Bar stools, two rotating club chairs, and large square poufs along with the Yankee Stadium seats provide fun places to sit while having a drink, watching billiards or a game on the TV. Signed baseballs can be found behind the bar, adjacent to the billiard table, and on specially designed display shelves next to the poker table in the family room. Thoughtful touches like the surfboards, signage, photographs and accessories make a visitor feel like they are on vacation at a well-appointed beach resort without being cliché.

The value-priced NewStyle™ hybrid shutters are plantation-style shutters that blend the beauty of real wood and advanced modern-day materials to create a stunning and durable window covering for any room. Durable hybrid material LONG-LASTING BEAUTY Combining the look of wood with the resilience and durability of man-made materials. UltraGrain™ THE LOOK OF REAL WOOD A grain-like finish for a charming and natural beauty that mimics the look of genuine wood. Durable hybrid material LONG-LASTING BEAUTY Combining the look of wood with the resilience and durability of man-made materials. UltraGrain™ THE LOOK OF REAL WOOD A grain-like finish for a charming and natural beauty that mimics the look of genuine wood. Truemill® dovetail construction SUPERIOR CRAFTSMANSHIP Truemill® dovetail construction is one of the oldest and strongest forms of joinery used in woodworking, valued for durability and a long lifespan. Finetech® finish EASY DUSTING The Finetech® Finish coating provides a lasting, micro-smooth satin finish that makes cleanup as simple as dusting with a soft, dry cloth. UV protection SUNSCREEN FOR YOUR VALUABLES Protect furniture, flooring and artwork from fading with 99% protection from harmful UV rays when louvers are closed.

Mathew and his team at Cummings Architects have a knack for being able to see the perfect vision for a property. They specialize in identifying a building’s missing elements and crafting designs that simultaneously encompass the large scale, master plan and the myriad details that make a home special. For this Winchester home, the vision included a variety of complementary projects that all came together into a single architectural composition. Starting with the exterior, the single-lane driveway was extended and a new carriage garage that was designed to blend with the overall context of the existing home. In addition to covered parking, this building also provides valuable new storage areas accessible via large, double doors that lead into a connected work area. For the interior of the house, new moldings on bay windows, window seats, and two paneled fireplaces with mantles dress up previously nondescript rooms. The family room was extended to the rear of the house and opened up with the addition of generously sized, wall-to-wall windows that served to brighten the space and blur the boundary between interior and exterior. The family room, with its intimate sitting area, cozy fireplace, and charming breakfast table (the best spot to enjoy a sunlit start to the day) has become one of the family’s favorite rooms, offering comfort and light throughout the day. In the kitchen, the layout was simplified and changes were made to allow more light into the rear of the home via a connected deck with elongated steps that lead to the yard and a blue-stone patio that’s perfect for entertaining smaller, more intimate groups. From driveway to family room and back out into the yard, each detail in this beautiful design complements all the other concepts and details so that the entire plan comes together into a unified vision for a spectacular home. Photos By: Eric Roth

The value-priced NewStyle™ hybrid shutters are plantation-style shutters that blend the beauty of real wood and advanced modern-day materials to create a stunning and durable window covering for any room. Durable hybrid material LONG-LASTING BEAUTY Combining the look of wood with the resilience and durability of man-made materials. UltraGrain™ THE LOOK OF REAL WOOD A grain-like finish for a charming and natural beauty that mimics the look of genuine wood. Durable hybrid material LONG-LASTING BEAUTY Combining the look of wood with the resilience and durability of man-made materials. UltraGrain™ THE LOOK OF REAL WOOD A grain-like finish for a charming and natural beauty that mimics the look of genuine wood. Truemill® dovetail construction SUPERIOR CRAFTSMANSHIP Truemill® dovetail construction is one of the oldest and strongest forms of joinery used in woodworking, valued for durability and a long lifespan. Finetech® finish EASY DUSTING The Finetech® Finish coating provides a lasting, micro-smooth satin finish that makes cleanup as simple as dusting with a soft, dry cloth. UV protection SUNSCREEN FOR YOUR VALUABLES Protect furniture, flooring and artwork from fading with 99% protection from harmful UV rays when louvers are closed.

Cube The Cube - & Cavea: Intelligence, Heart and Shell. Thanks to its extremely accurate temperature control and the system’s ability to maintain the wine cellar’s natural humidity, the technologies incorporated in The Cube provide unprecedented temperature stability and are worthy of the most authentic maturing wine cellar. Every minute, The Cube records a detailed history of your wine cellar. This valuable data not only attests to the stability of your wine cellar’s storing conditions but also plays a crucial role in the remote monitoring performed by our technicians that can intervene effectively should an anomaly occur. During this time, working as an effective barrier against the outside environment, the glass shell of Cavea delivers high-performance storage with maximum protection for every bottle stored. By combining those three cellar innovations when building your wine cellar, you are assured that the storing conditions inside your cellar are equal to those of the most prestigious Châteaux. Relax and enjoy your passion for wine, The Cube and Cavea will continuously monitor and provide an updated and dynamic overview of your wine collection. Discover the Ultimate Wine cellar.

The value-priced NewStyle™ hybrid shutters are plantation-style shutters that blend the beauty of real wood and advanced modern-day materials to create a stunning and durable window covering for any room. Durable hybrid material LONG-LASTING BEAUTY Combining the look of wood with the resilience and durability of man-made materials. UltraGrain™ THE LOOK OF REAL WOOD A grain-like finish for a charming and natural beauty that mimics the look of genuine wood. Durable hybrid material LONG-LASTING BEAUTY Combining the look of wood with the resilience and durability of man-made materials. UltraGrain™ THE LOOK OF REAL WOOD A grain-like finish for a charming and natural beauty that mimics the look of genuine wood. Truemill® dovetail construction SUPERIOR CRAFTSMANSHIP Truemill® dovetail construction is one of the oldest and strongest forms of joinery used in woodworking, valued for durability and a long lifespan. Finetech® finish EASY DUSTING The Finetech® Finish coating provides a lasting, micro-smooth satin finish that makes cleanup as simple as dusting with a soft, dry cloth. UV protection SUNSCREEN FOR YOUR VALUABLES Protect furniture, flooring and artwork from fading with 99% protection from harmful UV rays when louvers are closed.

The value-priced NewStyle™ hybrid shutters are plantation-style shutters that blend the beauty of real wood and advanced modern-day materials to create a stunning and durable window covering for any room. Durable hybrid material LONG-LASTING BEAUTY Combining the look of wood with the resilience and durability of man-made materials. UltraGrain™ THE LOOK OF REAL WOOD A grain-like finish for a charming and natural beauty that mimics the look of genuine wood. Durable hybrid material LONG-LASTING BEAUTY Combining the look of wood with the resilience and durability of man-made materials. UltraGrain™ THE LOOK OF REAL WOOD A grain-like finish for a charming and natural beauty that mimics the look of genuine wood. Truemill® dovetail construction SUPERIOR CRAFTSMANSHIP Truemill® dovetail construction is one of the oldest and strongest forms of joinery used in woodworking, valued for durability and a long lifespan. Finetech® finish EASY DUSTING The Finetech® Finish coating provides a lasting, micro-smooth satin finish that makes cleanup as simple as dusting with a soft, dry cloth. UV protection SUNSCREEN FOR YOUR VALUABLES Protect furniture, flooring and artwork from fading with 99% protection from harmful UV rays when louvers are closed.

THEME This room is dedicated to supporting and encouraging the young artist in art and music. From the hand-painted instruments decorating the music corner to the dedicated foldaway art table, every space is tailored to the creative spirit, offering a place to be inspired, a nook to relax or a corner to practice. This environment radiates energy from the ground up, showering the room in natural, vibrant color. FOCUS A majestic, floor-to-ceiling tree anchors the space, boldly transporting the beauty of nature into the house--along with the fun of swinging from a tree branch, pitching a tent or reading under the beautiful canopy. The tree shares pride of place with a unique, retroinspired room divider housing a colorful padded nook perfect for reading, watching television or just relaxing. STORAGE Multiple storage options are integrated to accommodate the family’s eclectic interests and varied needs. From hidden cabinets in the floor to movable shelves and storage bins, there is room for everything. The two wardrobes provide generous storage capacity without taking up valuable floor space, and readily open up to sweep toys out of sight. The myWall® panels accommodate various shelving options and bins that can all be repositioned as needed. Additional storage and display options are strategically provided around the room to store sheet music or display art projects on any of three magnetic panels. GROWTH While the young artist experiments with media or music, he can also adapt this space to complement his experiences. The myWall® panels promote easy transformation and expansion, offer unlimited options, and keep shelving at an optimum height as he grows. All the furniture rolls on casters so the room can sustain the action during a play date or be completely re-imagined if the family wants a makeover. SAFETY The elements in this large open space are all designed to enfold a young boy in a playful, creative and safe place. The modular components on the myWall® panels are all locked securely in place no matter what they store. The custom drop-down table includes two safety latches to prevent unintentional opening. The floor drop doors are all equipped with slow glide closing hinges so no fingers will be trapped.

It’s been said that when you dream about a house, the basement represents your subconscious level. Perhaps that was true in the past, when basements were often neglected. But in most of today’s new builds and remodels, lower levels are becoming valuable living spaces. If you’re looking at building or renovating, opening up that lower level with sufficient light can add square footage and value to your home. In addition, having access to bright indoor areas can help combat cabin fever, which peaks in late winter. Looking at the photos here, you’d never know what you’re seeing is a lower level. That’s because a smart builder knew that bringing natural light into the space was key. Our job, in furnishing the space, was to make the most of that light. The off-white walls and light grey carpet provide a good base. A grey sectional sofa with clean, modern lines easily fits into the spacious room. It’s an ideal piece to encourage people to spend time together. The strong, forgiving linen resists staining, and like a blank canvas this true neutral allows for accessorizing with various throws and pillows depending on the season. The cream-colored throw echoes the light colors in the space, while the nubby pillow adds a textured contrast.

We anchored the kitchen with a large custom island that features a gorgeous single hand-hammered copper sink, bronze faucets and two dish washers. Along the wall is a French culinary handmade La Cornue stove and custom-built range hood that creates a stunning focal point. It’s surrounded by classic white stacked cabinetry—the left- and right-side cabinets flush with the countertops. The top row of cabinets is designed with glass-paneled doors and in-cabinet lighting perfect for highlighting kitchen collectibles. A convenient way to save valuable counter space, and help provide a clean, clutter-free look for the kitchen, we installed an appliance garage with plenty of storage. The large, walk-in pantry was designed with convenient roll out shelves. The kitchen countertops were topped with Taj Mahal quartzite, which were polished in a leathered finish to create the rustic feel our clients were looking for. Two large refrigerator/freezer combo units were designed into the space to provide plenty of food storage, both fresh and frozen. A convenient “Command Center” was added to one end of the refrigerator wall, concealed behind the cabinet doors, to store mail, a kid’s activity calendar, school papers, a bulletin board, etc. The base cabinet between the kitchen and great room was designed with plenty of drawers and a high-power docking station for charging multiple devices, including tablets, phones, reading devices, and headsets.

When down2earth interior design was called upon to redesign this Queen Village row house, we knew that a complete overhaul to the plan was necessary. The kitchen, originally in the back of the house, had an unusable fireplace taking up valuable space, a terrible workflow, and cabinets and counters that had seen better days. The dining room and family room were one open space without definition or character. The solution: reorganize the entire first floor. The dining area, with its deep blue walls and capiz chandelier, provides an immediate sense of place when you first walk into the home, and there is space for entryway items immediately next to the door. The kitchen is now in the center of the open concept space, with half walls separating it from the adjacent dining room and family room. Sleek white cabinetry, pale tile and counters, open shelves, and glass globe lighting keep the space clean and bright, which is essential since this space gets no direct natural light. Floor to ceiling kitchen cabinetry on the north wall maximizes storage, which is essential for the young family occupying this home. Photos: Rebecca McAlpin