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The space for the toilet must remain as is because it is the minimum allowed by code so the shower cannot get any larger in this direction.

We installed a solid surface silestone curb to minimize any future water damage from an overflowing washer or broken water supply line in this 2nd floor laundry. This will contain the water and the sloped floor will direct any water to the newly installed floor drain under the washer. The drain is daylit to the basement to a floor drain per code.

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Another beautiful home, featuring a kitchen and bathrooms completed by A Direct Distributor Corp. This Bellport, New York home is currently on the market for $2.1. This Cape Code affords sweeping views of Bellport bay, marina and Fire Island. The renovation was done last year, including the brand new kitchen done with yours truly! The kitchen was updated using Masterbrand Cabinets; A shaker door with a dark gray stain, a Rococo quartz countertop by Viatera USA, Copper hardware by Jako Hardware Aventura Inc., Ruvati oil rubbed bronze faucet and Dawn Kitchen & Bath Products, Inc. kitchen sink with all the accessories!

  Download our free ebook, Creating the Ideal Kitchen. DOWNLOAD NOW   This charming little attic bath was an infrequently used guest bath located on the 3rd floor right above the master bath that we were also remodeling. The beautiful original leaded glass windows open to a view of the park and small lake across the street. A vintage claw foot tub sat directly below the window. This is where the charm ended though as everything was sorely in need of updating. From the pieced-together wall cladding to the exposed electrical wiring and old galvanized plumbing, it was in definite need of a gut job. Plus the hardwood flooring leaked into the bathroom below which was priority one to fix. Once we gutted the space, we got to rebuilding the room. We wanted to keep the cottage-y charm, so we started with simple white herringbone marble tile on the floor and clad all the walls with soft white shiplap paneling. A new clawfoot tub/shower under the original window was added. Next, to allow for a larger vanity with more storage, we moved the toilet over and eliminated a mish mash of storage pieces. We discovered that with separate hot/cold supplies that were the only thing available for a claw foot tub with a shower kit, building codes require a pressure balance valve to prevent scalding, so we had to install a remote valve. We learn something new on every job! There is a view to the park across the street through the home’s original custom shuttered windows. Can’t you just smell the fresh air? We found a vintage dresser and had it lacquered in high gloss black and converted it into a vanity. The clawfoot tub was also painted black. Brass lighting, plumbing and hardware details add warmth to the room, which feels right at home in the attic of this traditional home. We love how the combination of traditional and charming come together in this sweet attic guest bath. Truly a room with a view! Designed by: Susan Klimala, CKD, CBD Photography by: Michael Kaskel For more information on kitchen and bath design ideas go to: www.kitchenstudio-ge.com

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Another beautiful home, featuring a kitchen and bathrooms completed by A Direct Distributor Corp. This Bellport, New York home is currently on the market for $2.1. This Cape Code affords sweeping views of Bellport bay, marina and Fire Island. The renovation was done last year, including the brand new kitchen done with yours truly! The kitchen was updated using Masterbrand Cabinets; A shaker door with a dark gray stain, a Rococo quartz countertop by Viatera USA, Copper hardware by Jako Hardware Aventura Inc., Ruvati oil rubbed bronze faucet and Dawn Kitchen & Bath Products, Inc. kitchen sink with all the accessories!

Another beautiful home, featuring a kitchen and bathrooms completed by A Direct Distributor Corp. This Bellport, New York home is currently on the market for $2.1. This Cape Code affords sweeping views of Bellport bay, marina and Fire Island. The renovation was done last year, including the brand new kitchen done with yours truly! The kitchen was updated using Masterbrand Cabinets; A shaker door with a dark gray stain, a Rococo quartz countertop by Viatera USA, Copper hardware by Jako Hardware Aventura Inc., Ruvati oil rubbed bronze faucet and Dawn Kitchen & Bath Products, Inc. kitchen sink with all the accessories!

Another beautiful home, featuring a kitchen and bathrooms completed by A Direct Distributor Corp. This Bellport, New York home is currently on the market for $2.1. This Cape Code affords sweeping views of Bellport bay, marina and Fire Island. The renovation was done last year, including the brand new kitchen done with yours truly! The kitchen was updated using Masterbrand Cabinets; A shaker door with a dark gray stain, a Rococo quartz countertop by Viatera USA, Copper hardware by Jako Hardware Aventura Inc., Ruvati oil rubbed bronze faucet and Dawn Kitchen & Bath Products, Inc. kitchen sink with all the accessories!

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Why pay for a vacation when you have a backyard that looks like this? You don't need to leave the comfort of your own home when you have a backyard like this one. The deck was beautifully designed to comfort all who visit this home. Want to stay out of the sun for a little while? No problem! Step into the covered patio to relax outdoors without having to be burdened by direct sunlight. Photos by: Robert Woolley , Wolf

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Another beautiful home, featuring a kitchen and bathrooms completed by A Direct Distributor Corp. This Bellport, New York home is currently on the market for $2.1. This Cape Code affords sweeping views of Bellport bay, marina and Fire Island. The renovation was done last year, including the brand new kitchen done with yours truly! The kitchen was updated using Masterbrand Cabinets; A shaker door with a dark gray stain, a Rococo quartz countertop by Viatera USA, Copper hardware by Jako Hardware Aventura Inc., Ruvati oil rubbed bronze faucet and Dawn Kitchen & Bath Products, Inc. kitchen sink with all the accessories!

This LEED Platinum certified house reflects the homeowner's desire for an exceptionally healthy and comfortable living environment, within a traditional neighborhood. INFILL SITE. The family, who moved from another area of Wellesley, sought out this property to be within walking distance of the high school and downtown area. An existing structure on the tight lot was removed to make way for the new home. 84% of the construction waste, from both the previous structure and the new home, was diverted from a landfill. ZED designed to preserve the existing mature trees on the perimeter of the property to minimize site impacts, and to maintain the character of the neighborhood as well as privacy on the site. EXTERIOR EXPRESSION. The street facade of the home relates to the local New England vernacular. The rear uses contemporary language, a nod to the family’s Californian roots, to incorporate a roof deck, solar panels, outdoor living space, and the backyard swimming pool. ZED’s careful planning avoided to the need to face the garage doors towards the street, a common syndrome of a narrow lot. THOUGHTFUL SPACE. Homes with dual entries can often result in duplicate and unused spaces. In this home, the everyday and formal entry areas are one and the same; the front and garage doors share the entry program of coat closets, mudroom storage with bench for removing your shoes, and a laundry room with generous closets for the children's sporting equipment. The entry area leads directly to the living space, encompassing the kitchen, dining and sitting area areas in an L-shaped open plan arrangement. The kitchen is placed at the south-west corner of the space to allow for a strong connection to the dining, sitting and outdoor living spaces. A fire pit on the deck satisfies the family’s desire for an open flame while a sealed gas fireplace is used indoors - ZED’s preference after omitting gas burning appliances completely from an airtight home. A small study, with a window seat, is conveniently located just off of the living space. A first floor guest bedroom includes an accessible bathroom for aging visitors and can be used as a master suite to accommodate aging in place. HEALTHY LIVING. The client requested a home that was easy to clean and would provide a respite from seasonal allergies and common contaminants that are found in many indoor spaces. ZED selected easy to clean solid surface flooring throughout, provided ample space for cleaning supplies on each floor, and designed a mechanical system with ventilation that provides a constant supply of fresh outdoor air. ZED selected durable materials, finishes, cabinetry, and casework with low or no volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and no added urea formaldehyde. YEAR-ROUND COMFORT. The home is super insulated and air-tight, paired with high performance triple-paned windows, to ensure it is draft-free throughout the winter (even when in front of the large windows and doors). ZED designed a right-sized heating and cooling system to pair with the thermally improved building enclosure to ensure year-round comfort. The glazing on the home maximizes passive solar gains, and facilitates cross ventilation and daylighting. ENERGY EFFICIENT. As one of the most energy efficient houses built to date in Wellesley, the home highlights a practical solution for Massachusetts. First, the building enclosure reduces the largest energy requirement for typical houses (heating). Super-insulation, exceptional air sealing, a thermally broken wall assembly, triple pane windows, and passive solar gain combine for a sizable heating load reduction. Second, within the house only efficient systems consume energy. These include an air source heat pump for heating & cooling, a heat pump hot water heater, LED lighting, energy recovery ventilation, and high efficiency appliances. Lastly, photovoltaics provide renewable energy help offset energy consumption. The result is an 89% reduction in energy use compared to a similar brand new home built to code requirements. RESILIENT. The home will fare well in extreme weather events. During a winter power outage, heat loss will be very slow due to the super-insulated and airtight envelope– taking multiple days to drop to 60 degrees even with no heat source. An engineered drainage system, paired with careful the detailing of the foundation, will help to keep the finished basement dry. A generator will provide full operation of the all-electric house during a power outage. OVERALL. The home is a reflection of the family goals and an expression of their values, beautifully enabling health, comfort, safety, resilience, and utility, all while respecting the planet. ZED - Architect & Mechanical Designer Bevilacqua Builders Inc - Contractor Creative Land & Water Engineering - Civil Engineering Barbara Peterson Landscape - Landscape Design Nest & Company - Interior Furnishings Eric Roth Photography - Photography