Hubley Painting

Servicing Massachusetts for over 30 years.

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Repurposing a Kitchen Space

A Farmhouse Kitchen

Last spring we had the privilege of partnering with Bees Knees Interior Design on one of our client projects.  Anne-Marie, the homeowner, wanted to open and lighten up her kitchen as well as add design elements that brought some farmhouse character to the space.  We think it turned out fantastic!

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Carpentry Details

Our carpenter’s work can be seen throughout this room.  In order to give the homeowner some more space in the kitchen, an additional cabinet was added which features open shelving and a plate rack and closed storage below.  The island was extended, widened and given a new façade to add to the character of the space.  Every farmhouse kitchen needs a farmhouse sink so our carpenter repurposed the cabinet to to allow for the sink.

The room feels taller with the addition of the soffit over the cabinets drawing the eye right up to the ceiling.  We love how the Bees carried the soffit over the slider and framed the view with beautiful curtains that give a nod to the island.  On the other side of the curtains, a narrow bank of cabinets was built to balance the space.

 

A range hood blends seamlessly with the cabinetry replacing the microwave which was given a new home in a cabinet beside refrigerator.  Finally, we love addition of the sweet corbels below all the upper cabinets.

Open Concept

Our crew opened this wall to allow a better view into the kitchen from the dining room.  With such a beautiful kitchen, who wouldn’t want it to be viewed from every spot in the house.

 

Interested in giving your kitchen a facelift?  We’d be happy to meet with you to discuss all the possibilities your kitchen holds.  We also offer a complimentary hour consult with our in-house designer.

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A Quality Exterior Painting Job

The Importance of Exterior Painting

Navy Exterior Paint Color: “Benjamin Moore’s Evening Dove 2128-30″
DeGraw & DeHaan Architect

A good exterior paint job serves two purposes.  First, it beautifies and adds personality and value to your house.  Second, and most importantly, paint serves as one of your home’s primary lines of defense against weather, insects and other damage; making it an important aspect of home maintenance to keep up on.

At Hubley Painting  and Carpentry, our goal is to provide a long lasting, durable, and beautiful finish on your home. With any type of project, the key to success is in the details. Using the right primers when warranted, meticulous prep work on the exterior of your home, and a spray brush finish. We wanted to share with you some information on the process so you can understand the value brought to the homeowner when you work with us.

Identify Carpentry Issues

When Steve Hubley comes to your home to provide a quote, he is not only looking at the scope of the project but also investigating any carpentry issues. His main goal is to uncover any underlying issues and provide a solution to any part of your home that is exposed or in danger of being compromised. We are proud of the product we produce and warranty our exterior paint job for 5 years.

It is important for any rotted wood on the home to be addressed. Replacing any compromised wood prevents water damage from happening inside your home. If there are carpentry issues, our skilled carpenter will address them as though they were never there.

Prep the Surface

After the carpentry work is completed, the painting crew takes over prepping the exterior.  A  good adhesive surface is important to increase the longevity of the paint job.

Spray and Brush on Paint

Love the Benjamin Moore Golden Gate Bridge door.
homebunch.com

Once the home has been prepped, painting begins.  The crew will spray the exterior with high-end paint and then take to scaffolding to brush the paint in.  This step allows the seams to be filled with paint as another method of defense.  Plenty of time will be given between coats to allow the paint to dry and bond so the surface is properly cured.

The price of painting the exterior of a home can be costly but when you work with Hubley Painting and Carpentry, you get the value back in a beautiful home that is protected from the elements.

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Outdoor Living – Deck and Sunporch Renovation

Deck and Sunporch Update

It has been so nice to see the sun again and feel its warmth.  The season of outdoor living is now upon us.

The problem with being outside more is we start to notice issues on the exterior of the home.  We specialize in exterior painting and exterior carpentry.  Our crew brought back life to our client’s home in Ashland updating his deck and sunporch.  They dealt with issues under the siding before painting the exterior of his home to add value and protect it from the New England elements.

He and his family love spending time on the deck and sunporch in the warmer months.  Check it out and let us know what you think. Interested in transforming the exterior of your home, contact us today through our website.

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2017 Kitchen Trends

The most in-demand service Hubley Painting & Carpentry offers is kitchen cabinet painting.  We have been brushing up on the trends for kitchens in 2017 so we can properly guide our clients in their decision making process.  We thought we would share some of our favorites with you and some inspiring photos we found online.

  1. Colorful cabinetry

    From Houzz: White kitchens aren’t going anywhere, according to both designers andHouzz research. But designer Jane Lockhart admits that we’ll start to see more color in cabinetry, including navy, black, deep charcoals and cream colors. “Navy and dark colors will be on lower cabinets and islands to contrast with lighter neutrals on uppers,” she says.

    Colorful kitchen cabinets and fun tile make this kitchen stunning. Style by Emily Anderson

     

    Painted kitchen cabinets add a nice color contrast to the white upper cabinets. Source Unknown

  2. Built-in Bars

    From Zillow: Stemming from 2016’s popular bar cart trend, homeowners next year will look for a more permanent solution for entertaining within their home. From built-in shelving for craft cocktail fixings, to a small bar seating area, homeowners are enjoying decorating and hosting more classic parties, and will seek ways to make these spaces more of a focal point within the home.

    A built in bar is a great fixture for those who love to entertain. Construction Resources

  3. Quartz Countertops

    From Scott McGillivrays: In the kitchen Quartz is a great idea for a few reasons – it looks great, it’s incredibly durable and it won’t scratch or stain. So while it may be considered trendy at the moment, I fully expect Quartz to stick around for the long haul.

    Quartz countertops are durable and won’t scratch or stain. Scott McGillivray

  4. Single-Level Islands

    From Better Homes & Gardens: When keeping an open layout, single-level islands allow light to seamlessly stream through a space. Not only do counter-height islands increase the intimacy of a kitchen, they also expand valuable prep space.

    A single level island opens up the space and invites guests in to the heart of the home. Better Homes and Gardens

Interested in incorporated some of these trends into your kitchen? Hubley Painting and Carpentry can help.  Our carpenter Alex can transform your island – enlarging it, repurposing it or adding a beautiful new facade.  Clients have also had Alex transform microwave cabinets into custom range hoods that are a focal point of the room.  When Alex is done, our cabinet painting crew will unite the space with paint.  The possibilities are endless so call us today to find out how we can transform your kitchen.

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Exterior Painting – Done The Right Way!

First off, welcome to our new website! We hope you like it.

For the past 30 years, we have serviced Central Massachusetts with our exterior painting and carpentry services. From experience, we have seen it all. Over time, and with product technology of painting products improving, we’ve learned, solved, and improved our process to have a long lasting finish, especially in comparison to other painters in the area.

Here’s why you should hire us:

  1. Our project results last 6-8 years (almost twice as long as our competition)
  2. The root of our success starts with our team’s prep work and the materials we use
  3. We only use the highest quality materials on your home
  4. We offer a wide variety of carpentry work – ranging from replacing rotted wood to custom built front entrances, door replacements, window replacements, among other work. For more information on our carpentry services, click here.
  5. We DO NOT sub contract any work, only our well trained and trusted crew members will be on your job site
  6. Our projects do are done in a timely manner (weather permitting)
  7. We clean up our work area and are cognizant of your yard and landscaping

We offer free estimates, and would be more than happy to come to your home and answer questions you may have.

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