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Large elegant l-shaped dark wood floor kitchen photo in Raleigh with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, onyx countertops, multicolored backsplash and an island

Architect: Christopher Simmonds Architect
Example of a large trendy l-shaped concrete floor open concept kitchen design in Ottawa with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an island, an undermount sink, solid surface countertops, white backsplash and stainless steel appliances
Example of a large trendy l-shaped concrete floor open concept kitchen design in Ottawa with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an island, an undermount sink, solid surface countertops, white backsplash and stainless steel appliances

Photographer: Ryan Gamma
Photo of a mid-sized modern full sun front yard concrete paver driveway in Tampa for winter.
Photo of a mid-sized modern full sun front yard concrete paver driveway in Tampa for winter.
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Photo by David Duncan Livingston
Example of a transitional gray tile and porcelain tile gray floor powder room design in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, gray cabinets, a wall-mount toilet, beige walls and a wall-mount sink
Example of a transitional gray tile and porcelain tile gray floor powder room design in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, gray cabinets, a wall-mount toilet, beige walls and a wall-mount sink

Frameless glass window box with aluminium bi fold doors to rear renovation.
Holland and Green | IQ Glass UK
Contemporary exterior home idea in London
Contemporary exterior home idea in London

Jonas Jungblut
Small eclectic master medium tone wood floor bedroom photo in Los Angeles with beige walls
Small eclectic master medium tone wood floor bedroom photo in Los Angeles with beige walls

Ciro Coelho
Inspiration for a large transitional master medium tone wood floor freestanding bathtub remodel in Santa Barbara
Inspiration for a large transitional master medium tone wood floor freestanding bathtub remodel in Santa Barbara

Small minimalist concrete floor living room photo in Montreal with green walls and a wall-mounted tv

Mellissa Larson - Photographer
Urban medium tone wood floor eat-in kitchen photo in Boise with white cabinets, stainless steel appliances and an island
Urban medium tone wood floor eat-in kitchen photo in Boise with white cabinets, stainless steel appliances and an island

Eric Roth Photography
Country light wood floor mudroom photo in Boston with white walls and a glass front door
Country light wood floor mudroom photo in Boston with white walls and a glass front door

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(Dan Piassick, Photographer)

A strong bed is juxtaposed with crisp cotton linens and carpet, and the boy's own artwork is framed on the wall. The curtains are sheer but there is a blackout roll-up shade behind for room darkening. An antique drafting table doubles as desk when needed.

A simple improvement to increase storage, organization and efficiency in a kitchen are cutlery dividers. It's the best way to minimize drawer clutter and be confident that you know exactly where the next utensil you need is. We also refaced the kitchen cabinets in white Formica, upgraded the cabinet doors with soft-close hinges and new roll out-drawers for lower cabinet storage.

This modern green home offers both a vacation destination on Cape Cod near local family members and an opportunity for rental income.
FAMILY ROOTS. A West Coast couple living in the San Francisco Bay Area sought a permanent East Coast vacation home near family members living on Cape Cod. As academic professionals focused on sustainability, they sought a green, energy efficient home that was well-aligned with their values. With no green homes available for sale on Cape Cod, they decided to purchase land near their family and build their own.
SLOPED SITE. Comprised of a 3/4 acre lot nestled in the pines, the steeply sloping terrain called for a plan that embraced and took advantage of the slope. Of equal priority was optimizing solar exposure, preserving privacy from abutters, and creating outdoor living space. The design accomplished these goals with a simple, rectilinear form, offering living space on the both entry and lower/basement levels. The stepped foundation allows for a walk-out basement level with light-filled living space on the down-hill side of the home. The traditional basement on the eastern, up-hill side houses mechanical equipment and a home gym. The house welcomes natural light throughout, captures views of the forest, and delivers entertainment space that connects indoor living space to outdoor deck and dining patio.
MODERN VISION. The clean building form and uncomplicated finishes pay homage to the modern architectural legacy on the outer Cape. Durable and economical fiber cement panels, fixed with aluminum channels, clad the primary form. Cedar clapboards provide a visual accent at the south-facing living room, which extends a single roof plane to cover the entry porch.
SMART USE OF SPACE. On the entry level, the “L”-shaped living, dining, and kitchen space connects to the exterior living, dining, and grilling spaces to effectively double the home’s summertime entertainment area. Placed at the western end of the entry level (where it can retain privacy but still claim expansive downhill views) is the master suite with a built-in study. The lower level has two guest bedrooms, a second full bathroom, and laundry. The flexibility of the space—crucial in a house with a modest footprint—emerges in one of the guest bedrooms, which doubles as home office by opening the barn-style double doors to connect it to the bright, airy open stair leading up to the entry level. Thoughtful design, generous ceiling heights and large windows transform the modest 1,100 sf* footprint into a well-lit, spacious home. *(total finished space is 1800 sf)
RENTAL INCOME. The property works for its owners by netting rental income when the owners are home in San Francisco. The house especially caters to vacationers bound for nearby Mayo Beach and includes an outdoor shower adjacent to the lower level entry door. In contrast to the bare bones cottages that are typically available on the Cape, this home offers prospective tenants a modern aesthetic, paired with luxurious and green features. Durable finishes inside and out will ensure longevity with the heavier use that comes with a rental property.
COMFORT YEAR-ROUND. The home is super-insulated and air-tight, with mechanical ventilation to provide continuous fresh air from the outside. High performance triple-paned windows complement the building enclosure and maximize passive solar gain while ensuring a warm, draft-free winter, even when sitting close to the glass. A properly sized air source heat pump offers efficient heating & cooling, and includes a carefully designed the duct distribution system to provide even comfort throughout the house. The super-insulated envelope allows us to significantly reduce the equipment capacity, duct size, and airflow quantities, while maintaining unparalleled thermal comfort.
ENERGY EFFICIENT. The building’s shell and mechanical systems play instrumental roles in the home’s exceptional performance. The building enclosure reduces the most significant energy glutton: heating. Continuous super-insulation, thorough air sealing, triple-pane windows, and passive solar gain work together to yield a miniscule heating load. All active energy consumers are extremely efficient: an air source heat pump for heating and cooling, a heat pump hot water heater, LED lighting, energy recovery ventilation (ERV), and high efficiency appliances. The result is a home that uses 70% less energy than a similar new home built to code requirements.
OVERALL. The home embodies the owners’ goals and values while comprehensively enabling thermal comfort, energy efficiency, a vacation respite, and supplementary income.
PROJECT TEAM
ZeroEnergy Design - Architect & Mechanical Designer
A.F. Hultin & Co. - Contractor
Pamet Valley Landscape Design - Landscape & Masonry
Lisa Finch - Original Artwork
European Architectural Supply - Windows
Eric Roth Photography - Photography

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Large trendy light wood floor and beige floor enclosed dining room photo in Nashville with white walls

Custom Kitchen with large island with waterfall end
Inspiration for a large contemporary u-shaped medium tone wood floor and brown floor open concept kitchen remodel in Edmonton with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, white backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island, marble countertops, subway tile backsplash and white countertops
Inspiration for a large contemporary u-shaped medium tone wood floor and brown floor open concept kitchen remodel in Edmonton with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, white backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island, marble countertops, subway tile backsplash and white countertops

The 4415 HO gas fireplace brings you the very best in home heating and style with its sleek, linear appearance and impressively high heat output. With a long row of dancing flames and built-in fans, the 4415 gas fireplace is not only an excellent heater but a beautiful focal point in your home. Turn on the under-lighting that shines through the translucent glass floor and you’ve got magic whether the fire is on or off. This sophisticated gas fireplace can accompany any architectural style with a selection of fireback options along with realistic Driftwood and Stone Fyre-Art. The 4415 HO gas fireplace heats up to 2,100 square feet but can heat additional rooms in your home with the optional Power Heat Duct Kit.
The gorgeous flame and high heat output of the 4415 are backed up by superior craftsmanship and quality safety features, which are built to extremely high standards. From the heavy steel thickness of the fireplace body to the durable, welded frame surrounding the ceramic glass, you are truly getting the best gas fireplace available. The 2015 ANSI approved low visibility safety barrier comes standard over the glass to increase the safety of this unit for you and your family without detracting from the beautiful fire view.
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