Ian Lindsey
Open concept kitchen - large tropical l-shaped limestone floor open concept kitchen idea in Hawaii with a double-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances and a peninsula

This Boulder, Colorado remodel by fuentesdesign demonstrates the possibility of renewal in American suburbs, and Passive House design principles. Once an inefficient single story 1,000 square-foot ranch house with a forced air furnace, has been transformed into a two-story, solar powered 2500 square-foot three bedroom home ready for the next generation. The new design for the home is modern with a sustainable theme, incorporating a palette of natural materials including; reclaimed wood finishes, FSC-certified pine Zola windows and doors, and natural earth and lime plasters that soften the interior and crisp contemporary exterior with a flavor of the west. A Ninety-percent efficient energy recovery fresh air ventilation system provides constant filtered fresh air to every room. The existing interior brick was removed and replaced with insulation. The remaining heating and cooling loads are easily met with the highest degree of comfort via a mini-split heat pump, the peak heat load has been cut by a factor of 4, despite the house doubling in size. During the coldest part of the Colorado winter, a wood stove for ambiance and low carbon back up heat creates a special place in both the living and kitchen area, and upstairs loft. This ultra energy efficient home relies on extremely high levels of insulation, air-tight detailing and construction, and the implementation of high performance, custom made European windows and doors by Zola Windows. Zola’s ThermoPlus Clad line, which boasts R-11 triple glazing and is thermally broken with a layer of patented German Purenit®, was selected for the project. These windows also provide a seamless indoor/outdoor connection, with 9′ wide folding doors from the dining area and a matching 9′ wide custom countertop folding window that opens the kitchen up to a grassy court where mature trees provide shade and extend the living space during the summer months. With air-tight construction, this home meets the Passive House Retrofit (EnerPHit) air-tightness standard of

This spa like master bath was transformed into an eye catching oasis featuring a marble patterned accent wall, freestanding tub and spacious corner shower. His and hers vanities face one another, while the toilet is tucked away in a separate water closet. The beaded chandelier over the tub serves as a beautiful focal point and accents the curved picture window that floods the bath with natural light.

Jean Bai, Konstrukt Photo
Example of a 1960s vinyl floor and white floor kitchen design in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, an island and white countertops

Inspiration for a contemporary u-shaped porcelain tile and brown floor kitchen remodel in New York with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, a peninsula and quartz countertops

Mid-sized trendy u-shaped light wood floor eat-in kitchen photo with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, quartz countertops, gray backsplash, stone slab backsplash, paneled appliances and an island

MIRIAM MOORE has a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Interior Design from Miami International University of Art and Design. She has been responsible for numerous residential and commercial projects and her work is featured in design publications with national circulation. Before turning her attention to interior design, Miriam worked for many years in the fashion industry, owning several high-end boutiques. Miriam is an active member of the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID).

Joe Cotitta
Example of a large 1950s orange tile and ceramic tile ceramic tile corner shower design in Phoenix with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, orange cabinets, quartz countertops and orange walls

MIRIAM MOORE has a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Interior Design from Miami International University of Art and Design. She has been responsible for numerous residential and commercial projects and her work is featured in design publications with national circulation. Before turning her attention to interior design, Miriam worked for many years in the fashion industry, owning several high-end boutiques. Miriam is an active member of the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID).

Inset corner drawers provide accessible storage. Note the dovetailed maple drawers and the engineered quartz counter top.
Large transitional l-shaped dark wood floor eat-in kitchen photo in Newark with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, quartz countertops, green backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Frenchmen's Club Mod by Krista Watterworth Design Studio in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. Photography by Mark Roskams. This Old World home got a very modern update. We worked for months to create a beautiful, open and light space, and brought it into the now.

Mid-sized transitional master gray tile and cement tile gray floor and ceramic tile freestanding bathtub photo in Austin with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, gray walls, a hinged shower door, gray countertops, a one-piece toilet, an undermount sink and quartz countertops

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

Fresh, clean line and vibrant bathroom. Wall hung gray cabinets. Handmade floor vases.
Mid-sized trendy white tile and porcelain tile porcelain tile bathroom photo in Chicago with an integrated sink, dark wood cabinets, quartz countertops, gray walls and flat-panel cabinets

Our craftsmen removed an existing wall, doubling the depth of this kitchen. The doorway from kitchen to foyer and the doorway from kitchen to family room were widened and new headers were installed. Now, the remodeled area allowed for TWO islands and more cabinetry. Plug-molds, hidden under the island and under the wall cabinets, maintained a clean look eliminating receptacles. The finishing touch was the brick pattern subway backsplash tile and the accent tile in the niche above the range. The new Red Oak flooring was our final detail.

Powder room - mid-sized mid-century modern multicolored tile powder room idea in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, quartz countertops, black walls and white countertops

This lower-level kitchen adds all the necessary items to entertain in family and friends. This walk-out lower level was designed to capture loads of natural light. This custom home was designed and built by Meadowlark Design+Build in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Photography by Joshua Caldwell.

Kitchen - rustic l-shaped painted wood floor kitchen idea in Raleigh with flat-panel cabinets, red cabinets, brown backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

The master bathroom was completely redone, from the layout to the details, and it features a freestanding tub and custom frameless glass shower doors, flat pebbles natural stone tiles on shower and tub area, wood look porcelain floor tiles and light concrete look porcelain wall tiles - all from Spazio LA Tile Gallery. The toilet area was separated with a custom frosted glass toilet room, next to the new fireplace with matching wall tiles. Behind the enclosed shower, next to the custom stained barndoor, an open closet was created for linens and towels. The space also includes Hansgrohe plumbing fixtures, Wayfair lighting fixtures and mirrors, and a double vanity with plenty of storage room.