Experience life in the heart of Paris Le Marais with this superb studio, 35 square meters apartment located on the 5th floor of a secure residential building without an elevator. The living area is furnished with a flat-screen TV and dining table and can also be used as a work-from-home space. 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 a sink, toaster, electric tea kettle, mini refrigerator, stove, drip coffee machine, microwave, and more. The kitchen also comes with all the cookware, dishes and utensils needed to prepare meals at home. The flat comes with a clothes washing machine and drying rack. Cleaning supplies, a vacuum, broom and mop are also provided. The apartment is heated with building controlled heating (can be turned on and off in flat). The sleeping area is interior courtyard facing and furnished with a double bed with a comfortable, quality mattress. All the necessary bedding and linens are provided and professionally laundered. This property can host up to 2 guests. The flat has one bathroom accessible via the hallway with a shower, toilet and sink. You will find soap, shampoo, toilet paper and paper towels to start off your stay. - Hotel de Ville (Line 11 and 1) and Saint Paul (Line 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

Our MOSS customers came to us knowing they wanted to stay in their home in their McLean community, with friendly neighbors and good schools for their children. The problem? Their home, a standard split foyer, didn’t suit their needs as their children grew older. Knowing that yard space comes at a premium in Northern Virginia, they instead chose to add on an entire second floor above the home’s main structure, which would include a new master suite with ensuite bathroom, two bedrooms for their children with a connecting “jack and jill” bathroom, a new laundry room for the main level, and a stunning staircase to connect the top two levels. MOSS also transformed an old bedroom into a new home gym and updated the basement with built-ins and a fireplace to mimic the new built-ins and fireplace on the main level, plus added on a front porch with beautiful stonework. By focusing on our customers’ needs, the end result is beautiful and functional. To boot? The entire exterior was updated with new siding and a subdued blue color scheme – a dramatic difference from the original brick exterior.

ZeroEnergy Design (ZED) created this modern home for a progressive family in the desirable community of Lexington. Thoughtful Land Connection. The residence is carefully sited on the infill lot so as to create privacy from the road and neighbors, while cultivating a side yard that captures the southern sun. The terraced grade rises to meet the house, allowing for it to maintain a structured connection with the ground while also sitting above the high water table. The elevated outdoor living space maintains a strong connection with the indoor living space, while the stepped edge ties it back to the true ground plane. Siting and outdoor connections were completed by ZED in collaboration with landscape designer Soren Deniord Design Studio. Exterior Finishes and Solar. The exterior finish materials include a palette of shiplapped wood siding, through-colored fiber cement panels and stucco. A rooftop parapet hides the solar panels above, while a gutter and site drainage system directs rainwater into an irrigation cistern and dry wells that recharge the groundwater. Cooking, Dining, Living. Inside, the kitchen, fabricated by Henrybuilt, is located between the indoor and outdoor dining areas. The expansive south-facing sliding door opens to seamlessly connect the spaces, using a retractable awning to provide shade during the summer while still admitting the warming winter sun. The indoor living space continues from the dining areas across to the sunken living area, with a view that returns again to the outside through the corner wall of glass. Accessible Guest Suite. The design of the first level guest suite provides for both aging in place and guests who regularly visit for extended stays. The patio off the north side of the house affords guests their own private outdoor space, and privacy from the neighbor. Similarly, the second level master suite opens to an outdoor private roof deck. Light and Access. The wide open interior stair with a glass panel rail leads from the top level down to the well insulated basement. The design of the basement, used as an away/play space, addresses the need for both natural light and easy access. In addition to the open stairwell, light is admitted to the north side of the area with a high performance, Passive House (PHI) certified skylight, covering a six by sixteen foot area. On the south side, a unique roof hatch set flush with the deck opens to reveal a glass door at the base of the stairwell which provides additional light and access from the deck above down to the play space. Energy. Energy consumption is reduced by the high performance building envelope, high efficiency mechanical systems, and then offset with renewable energy. All windows and doors are made of high performance triple paned glass with thermally broken aluminum frames. The exterior wall assembly employs dense pack cellulose in the stud cavity, a continuous air barrier, and four inches exterior rigid foam insulation. The 10kW rooftop solar electric system provides clean energy production. The final air leakage testing yielded 0.6 ACH 50 - an extremely air tight house, a testament to the well-designed details, progress testing and quality construction. When compared to a new house built to code requirements, this home consumes only 19% of the energy. Architecture & Energy Consulting: ZeroEnergy Design Landscape Design: Soren Deniord Design Paintings: Bernd Haussmann Studio Photos: Eric Roth Photography

Experience life in the heart of Paris Montorgueil Quarter with this stylish 1-bedroom, 65 square meters apartment located on the 2nd floor of a secure residential building with an elevator. This property features a living room with a sofa bed and flat-screen Smart TV. There is a separate dining room that can be used for eating in or as a space to work from home. 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 a sink, toaster, electric tea kettle, full refrigerator, stove, drip coffee machine, microwave oven, dishwasher and more. The kitchen also comes with all the cookware, dishes and utensils needed to prepare meals at home. The apartment has a combination clothes washer and dryer. Cleaning supplies, a vacuum, broom and mop are also provided. The apartment is heated with electric heating. The bedroom faces the interior courtyard and is furnished with a king size bed and superior quality mattress. All the necessary bedding and linens are provided and professionally laundered. This property can host up to 4 guests. The flat has one bathroom accessible via the hallway with a shower, toilet and sink. You will find soap, shampoo, toilet paper and paper towels to start off your stay. - Sentier, Étienne Marcel or Châtelet-Les Halles (Lines 3, 4 and RER A,B,D) 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

Mauve was all the rage in the late 1980s when the clients of Arlene Ladegaard, founder and principal designer at Design Connections, Inc., built this custom home in the suburb of Olathe, Kan. Although a master bedroom on the first floor seemed unusual at the time, it turned out to be just the ticket for the clients. With its beautiful acreage surrounding the home, our clients had decided to stay there as they aged. Because the clients were graduates of Kansas State University where the school colors are purple and silver, they asked for purple touches in the master bathroom. Arlene and her design team complied with taupe 4”by 18” tiles placed vertically and accented by purple glass mosaics in the built-in shampoo shelves, as well as in the back splash above the Cambria Quartz countertops. A heated floor with 12” by 24” textured tiles gave an updated look to the space that would also be inviting on a cold winter morning. Design Connection Inc. provided Auto Cad drawings and elevations for design details, tile, cabinets, painting, installations and project management.

Greenleaf was honored to be invited back into this home to complete a second renovation, collaborating with Ziger Snead Architects and Surrounded By Color. The team created a Scandinavian-modern style family room addition with Japanese shou-sugi ban siding and soaring rooflines with deep tapered soffits. The family room features a tile floor with a playful inset border and built-in sofa. The space stays comfortable and cozy in the winter months with a floor warming system, Swedish modern style fireplace, and a Mitsubishi mini-split heat pump. In the primary bathroom, the new design highlights the seamless connection of the shower with the rest of the bathroom with a frameless glass enclosure, minimal curb and the same floor tile throughout. A continuous bench flows from the bathroom into the shower. A large window and skylight flood the room with natural light.

This home is a modern farmhouse on the outside with an open-concept floor plan and nautical/midcentury influence on the inside! From top to bottom, this home was completely customized for the family of four with five bedrooms and 3-1/2 bathrooms spread over three levels of 3,998 sq. ft. This home is functional and utilizes the space wisely without feeling cramped. Some of the details that should be highlighted in this home include the 5” quartersawn oak floors, detailed millwork including ceiling beams, abundant natural lighting, and a cohesive color palate. Space Plans, Building Design, Interior & Exterior Finishes by Anchor Builders Andrea Rugg Photography

This pull and replace bathroom remodel is a perfect example of smart design—everything stayed in its original spot to keep costs down, but the transformation is anything but basic. We updated the vanity for greater storage, replaced a shallow tub deck with a gorgeous deep soaking tub, and brought in beautiful botanical glass tile that connects with the greenery you see through the windows. The new experience of the space is relaxing and spa-like, with arched fixtures and organic shapes throughout—the kind of space where you actually want to draw a bath and just relax.

Designed as a tranquil retreat, this home offers the perfect blend of comfort, privacy, and natural beauty. The unique layout places the kitchen, living area, and master suite on the upper floor, creating a serene, elevated space that maximizes both views and relaxation. Below, two additional bedrooms, each with its own full bath, ensure a restful and peaceful stay. A striking tall stone fireplace adds a touch of warmth to the interior, making it the perfect spot for quiet, cozy moments. Step outside to experience the home’s stunning outdoor spaces: a large, double-decker deck that enhances your connection to nature. The first-floor deck features a relaxing hot tub, ideal for unwinding while enjoying the surrounding views. The second-floor deck offers a similarly expansive space for soaking in the sights and sounds of the wilderness.

Designed as a tranquil retreat, this home offers the perfect blend of comfort, privacy, and natural beauty. The unique layout places the kitchen, living area, and master suite on the upper floor, creating a serene, elevated space that maximizes both views and relaxation. Below, two additional bedrooms, each with its own full bath, ensure a restful and peaceful stay. A striking tall stone fireplace adds a touch of warmth to the interior, making it the perfect spot for quiet, cozy moments. Step outside to experience the home’s stunning outdoor spaces: a large, double-decker deck that enhances your connection to nature. The first-floor deck features a relaxing hot tub, ideal for unwinding while enjoying the surrounding views. The second-floor deck offers a similarly expansive space for soaking in the sights and sounds of the wilderness.

This pull and replace bathroom remodel is a perfect example of smart design—everything stayed in its original spot to keep costs down, but the transformation is anything but basic. We updated the vanity for greater storage, replaced a shallow tub deck with a gorgeous deep soaking tub, and brought in beautiful botanical glass tile that connects with the greenery you see through the windows. The new experience of the space is relaxing and spa-like, with arched fixtures and organic shapes throughout—the kind of space where you actually want to draw a bath and just relax.

Designed as a tranquil retreat, this home offers the perfect blend of comfort, privacy, and natural beauty. The unique layout places the kitchen, living area, and master suite on the upper floor, creating a serene, elevated space that maximizes both views and relaxation. Below, two additional bedrooms, each with its own full bath, ensure a restful and peaceful stay. A striking tall stone fireplace adds a touch of warmth to the interior, making it the perfect spot for quiet, cozy moments. Step outside to experience the home’s stunning outdoor spaces: a large, double-decker deck that enhances your connection to nature. The first-floor deck features a relaxing hot tub, ideal for unwinding while enjoying the surrounding views. The second-floor deck offers a similarly expansive space for soaking in the sights and sounds of the wilderness.

This pull and replace bathroom remodel is a perfect example of smart design—everything stayed in its original spot to keep costs down, but the transformation is anything but basic. We updated the vanity for greater storage, replaced a shallow tub deck with a gorgeous deep soaking tub, and brought in beautiful botanical glass tile that connects with the greenery you see through the windows. The new experience of the space is relaxing and spa-like, with arched fixtures and organic shapes throughout—the kind of space where you actually want to draw a bath and just relax.

This side run shows concrete step pads set into a dark rock bed, tight along the house. Large boulders and clumps of ornamental grass add texture without a lot of upkeep. The edging keeps the gravel clean and holds the line next to the lawn. You can also see the covered porch posts down the wall, so the path stays connected. Call Clark Outdoor Designs today at 469-430-2449 or visit www.clarkoutdoordesigns.com.

This pull and replace bathroom remodel is a perfect example of smart design—everything stayed in its original spot to keep costs down, but the transformation is anything but basic. We updated the vanity for greater storage, replaced a shallow tub deck with a gorgeous deep soaking tub, and brought in beautiful botanical glass tile that connects with the greenery you see through the windows. The new experience of the space is relaxing and spa-like, with arched fixtures and organic shapes throughout—the kind of space where you actually want to draw a bath and just relax.

Our MOSS customers came to us knowing they wanted to stay in their home in their McLean community, with friendly neighbors and good schools for their children. The problem? Their home, a standard split foyer, didn’t suit their needs as their children grew older. Knowing that yard space comes at a premium in Northern Virginia, they instead chose to add on an entire second floor above the home’s main structure, which would include a new master suite with ensuite bathroom, two bedrooms for their children with a connecting “jack and jill” bathroom, a new laundry room for the main level, and a stunning staircase to connect the top two levels. MOSS also transformed an old bedroom into a new home gym and updated the basement with built-ins and a fireplace to mimic the new built-ins and fireplace on the main level, plus added on a front porch with beautiful stonework. By focusing on our customers’ needs, the end result is beautiful and functional. To boot? The entire exterior was updated with new siding and a subdued blue color scheme – a dramatic difference from the original brick exterior.

Mid-sized 1960s wooden u-shaped wood railing and wood wall staircase photo in DC Metro with wooden risers