Hi,
I'am Sammy Gray, owner of Upscale Designs & Renovation. I build custom cabinets and furniture. In addition, I renovate and remodel kitchens and bathrooms.
Upscale Designs and Renovation is accredited by the Better Business Bureau.
I'am an engineer by profession with 36 years of work experience in a Fortune 500 company designing, estimating, and managing the construction of my projects.
Also, I have seven years of experience supervising a team of engineers and electrical system operators.
I have a good eye for creating clean architectural design and interior finishes to create an inviting and tranquil space for you to work, relax, and live in.
I have built and installed a large number of high-quality woodwork projects ranging from new kitchens, bathrooms remodeling, bars, closet organizers, bookcases, and various pieces of custom furniture.
My work is professionally done, engineered to perfection, and installed with percision for a seamless fit. Please view my photo gallery and customer reviews.
There is a $150.00 fee for providing an estimate, which is due at the conclusion of our meeting. This fee is refundable on jobs which I'm hired to do.
I will quickly respond to your request and schedule an appointment to discuss your project. *************************************
l will provide a quote to build your project within 24 hrs. After signing the contract and your deposit clears my business account, I will start your project right away.
My goal is to ensure your home gets the Upscale Designs & Renovation touch by providing you with a high-quality product or service and creating greater value to your home for your comfort and enjoyment.
Overview
Hired 37 times
Background checked
2 employees
22 years in business
Business hours
Sun12:00 am - 11:59 pmMon8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Payment methods
This pro accepts payments via Cash, Check, Credit card, PayPal, Square cash app, Venmo, and Zelle.
Services offered
Cabinet types to paint
Wall cabinets
Base cabinets
Both, wall and base cabinets
Current cabinet finish
Wood stain
Paint
Laminate
Unfinished
Type of painting
Full repainting lighter color
Full repainting same color
Full repainting darker color
First time painting
Projects and media
Projects and media
Reviews
Customers rated this pro highly for work quality, professionalism, and responsiveness.
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Rochelle W.
Apr 13, 2026
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Hired on Thumbtack
I had an excellent experience working with Sammy Gray. He custom-built a slim laundry cabinet from scratch that fits perfectly between my wall and dryer—something I didn’t think was even possible. The craftsmanship and attention to detail really stood out.
While working, he also identified mold that had been sitting in my drywall for over 10 years. He offered a very fair price and took care of the remediation and repair efficiently and professionally, which gave me real peace of mind.
I’m extremely satisfied with the quality of his work and his honesty throughout the process. I’ll definitely be reaching out to him again for future home projects. Highly recommend!
Details: Install or build new custom cabinets • 1 - 5 cabinets • No existing cabinets to remove • Yes, I will provide the cabinets • Plywood • Laundry room • Home
Upscale Designs and Renovation's reply
Thanks for the review and your laundry more looks fabulous.
Cabinetry
Jamie E.
Sep 30, 2024
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Hired on Thumbtack
Working with Sammy to renovate our kitchen was such a pleasure! Not only did he do excellent work, he was so kind and lovely to have in our home. When we set out to find someone to hire, integrity and skill were the main traits we looked for. Sammy exemplified both of these characteristics. He truly cared about our home and his work. He didn’t take shortcuts and tied up every loose end before the job was done. He communicated with us nearly every day and arrived when he said he would. There were several challenges that came up that were out of his control. He communicated each challenge to us and came up with solutions to meet those challenges. He built us a beautiful oak custom pantry and range hood. He assembled and installed stock cabinetry we ordered, along with the hardware, and installed our brick backsplash, under cabinet lighting and placed our very heavy kitchen sink as well. I can’t stop staring at our new kitchen! I love it. We hope to work with Sammy again in the future. He’s a true craftsman!
Details: Interior trim or decorative molding installation • Residential
Finish Carpentry
Annmarie M.
Apr 24, 2024
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Hired on Thumbtack
Mr.Sammy is one workaholic !!!! He initially was hired just to do my closet.But after getting to know him I found out he does way more than just building closet.I believe every week I find a new job for Mr.Sammy to complete for me.He installed my TV’s,changed electrical outlets and painted.At this point he is the only person I trust to do anything in my home.When I had a issue with anything in my home he immediately showed concerns and offered to assist me. Great individual
Details: Install a closet organizer or shelving system • Upgrade an existing closet • Not yet, I would like help selecting a system • Hanging storage • Shoe storage • Bedroom • Residential
Closet and Shelving System Installation
Lauren H.
Apr 28, 2020
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Hired on Thumbtack
Sammy is wonderful. He patiently met with us for hours to discuss our needs, sketch out designs, and take measurements for several projects. He makes everything custom, exactly to your desired specs and has built me several closets of my dreams! He is still doing projects for us, as I can think of so many things I'd like him to do! He works hard until the job is done completely to your 100% satisfaction. I can wait to get started on our next built in!
Details: Install a closet organizer or shelving system • Not yet, I would like help selecting a system • Hanging storage • Handbag storage • Shoe storage • Bedroom • Residential
Closet and Shelving System Installation
Erika D.
Oct 31, 2022
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Hired on Thumbtack
Loved working with Sammy! I had an idea of what I wanted but he saw the space & helped me turn it into a reality. The custom cabinet decked out with a deep drawer and covered storage is a perfect compliment to my loft office space. Would highly recommend!
Details: Office • No existing plans, but have a good idea of what I want • No existing cabinets to remove • Yes, I also need the cabinets installed • Home
Custom Cabinet Building
Credentials
Background Check
Sammy Gray Jr
FAQs
What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
My pricing is average
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
I listening to hear what my client wants and make notes. I follow up with an estimate in three days and review with the client. I prepare a contract which specifies total cost, deposit and delivery or start date and completion date.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
Yes, I attend wood working seminars and subscribe to fine woodworking magazine.
