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Location: Nantucket, MA, USA
This classic Nantucket home had not been renovated in several decades and was in serious need of an update. The vision for this summer home was to be a beautiful, light and peaceful family retreat with the ability to entertain guests and extended family. The focal point of the kitchen is the La Canche Chagny Range in Faience with custom hood to match. We love how the tile backsplash on the Prep Sink wall pulls it all together and picks up on the spectacular colors in the White Princess Quartzite countertops. In a nod to traditional Nantucket Craftsmanship, we used Shiplap Panelling on many of the walls including in the Kitchen and Powder Room. We hope you enjoy the quiet and tranquil mood of these images as much as we loved creating this space. Keep your eye out for additional images as we finish up Phase II of this amazing project!
Photographed by: Jamie Salomon

Lake Front Country Estate Summer Kitchen, designed by Tom Markalunas, built by Resort Custom Homes. Photography by Rachael Boling
Example of a large classic backyard stone patio design with a roof extension
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Breathtaking aerial view of the residence. #AerialView #Pool #Garden
Breathtaking aerial view of the residence. #AerialView #Pool #Garden
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Aerial view of the enormous green backyard. #Green
Aerial view of the enormous green backyard. #Recidence #AerialView #Green
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Mansion has a beautiful green backyard. #Backyard #Trees #Facade
Mansion has a beautiful green backyard. #Backyard #Trees #Facade
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Amenities at backyard include roomy pool and spa! #SwimmingPool #Spa #Backyard
Amenities at backyard include roomy pool and spa! #SwimmingPool #Spa #Backyard
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Comfortable terrace with pool view. #Terrace #Spa #Patio
Comfortable terrace with pool view. #Terrace #Spa #Patio
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Huge pool includes spa. #Pool #Spa #Patio
Huge pool includes spa. #Pool #Spa #Patio
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Spacious pool is perfect to enjoy sunny days! #Pool #Patio #Trees
Spacious pool is perfect to enjoy sunny days! #Pool #Patio #Trees
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Outdoorliving has elegant ceiling treatment and stainless steel grill. #Outdoors #Grill #Backyard
Outdoorliving has elegant ceiling treatment and stainless steel grill. #Outdoors #Grill #Backyard
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Residence also includes amazing bar with graceful wood finishes. #Bar #Pantry #Wood #Cabinets
Residence also includes amazing bar with graceful wood finishes. #Bar #Pantry #Wood #Cabinets
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Bar has pantries and cabinets with fine wood details. #Pantry #Wood #Cabinets
Bar has pantries and cabinets with fine wood details. #Pantry #Wood #Cabinets
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High-end rustic kitchen has stainless steel appliances. #Rustic #Backsplash #WoodCabinets
High-end rustic kitchen has stainless steel appliances. #Rustic #Backsplash #WoodCabinets
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Kitchen also includes elegant marble finishes. #Hardwood #Marble #Appliances
Kitchen also includes elegant marble finishes. #Hardwood #Marble #Appliances
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Kitchen with marble countertops and stunning hardwood cabinets. #Countertop #Marble #Cabinets
Kitchen with marble countertops and stunning hardwood cabinets. #Countertop #Marble #Cabinets
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The perfect place to host all kinds of meetings. #Woods #Marble #Window #Luxury
The perfect place to host all kinds of meetings. #Woods #Marble #Window #Luxury
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Dining has marble details and superb pool views. #Door #Marble #Dining
Dining has marble details and superb pool views. #Door #Marble #Dining
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Upstairs hall with fine wood floor includes wrought iron handrail. #WroughtIron #Hardwood #Upstairs
Upstairs hall with fine wood floor includes wrought iron handrail. #WroughtIron #Hardwood #Upstairs
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This amazing area of the bar with marble and wood finishes is perfect to share good moments with your friends! #Ceiling #Marble #Hardwood
This amazing area of the bar with marble and wood finishes is perfect to share good moments with your friends! #Ceiling #Marble #Hardwood
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Residence includes elegant ceiling treatments and gorgeous chandeliers. #Homes #Chandelier #HighCeiling
Residence includes elegant ceiling treatments and gorgeous chandeliers. #Homes #Chandelier #HighCeiling
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High ceiling with stylish treatments and windows on the top. #Chandelier #HighCeiling #Window
High ceiling with stylish treatments and windows on the top. #Chandelier #HighCeiling #Window
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Cozy family room has great amenities such as exceptional ceiling treatments, gorgeous chandelir and large windos with pool views. #Luxury #Marble #Window
Cozy family room has great amenities such as exceptional ceiling treatments, gorgeous chandelir and large windos with pool views. #Luxury #Marble #Window
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Luxury formal dining room has elegant arches with fine wood details, and amazing greek columns. #FormalDining #Luxury #Hall #GreekColumns
Luxury formal dining room has elegant arches with fine wood details, and amazing greek columns. #FormalDining #Luxury #Hall #GreekColumns
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Master bedroom has huge hardwood walk-in closet with cabinets and closet racks. #Interiors #WalkinCloset #Hardwood
Master bedroom has huge hardwood walk-in closet with cabinets and closet racks. #Interiors #WalkinCloset #Hardwood
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Residence has warm media room with hardwood walls and marble floor. #MediaRoom #Hardwood #Television
Residence has warm media room with hardwood walls and marble floor. #MediaRoom #Hardwood #Television
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Residence has a wonderful green golf cours. #Mansion #Trees #GolfCours
Residence has a wonderful green golf cours. #Mansion #Trees #GolfCours
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This cozy library with all its exceptional wood details invites you to be relaxed and read. #Study #Library #Wood
This cozy library with all its exceptional wood details invites you to be relaxed and read. #Study #Library #Wood
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Residence has elegant amenities such as marble countertops, wood finishes and ceiling treatments. #Homes #Countertop #Marble
Residence has elegant amenities such as marble countertops, wood finishes and ceiling treatments. #Homes #Countertop #Marble
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Luxury living room has large windows that illuminate this gracefully area. #Luxury #Table #Window
Luxury living room has large windows that illuminate this gracefully area. #Luxury #Table #Window
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This living room with the fireplace and its stylish details favors a friendly environment. #Fireplace #Rustic #Wood
This living room with the fireplace and its stylish details favors a friendly environment. #Fireplace #Rustic #Wood
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View of the main entrance where you can appreciate the gorgeous wood jambs of the windows and the fine door post. #Windows #Hall #Stairs #Mansion
View of the main entrance where you can appreciate the gorgeous wood jambs of the windows and the fine door post. #Windows #Hall #Stairs #Mansion
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Ceiling of the living room has fine wood treatment and elegant chandelier. #LivingRoom #Luxury #Lamp
Ceiling of the living room has fine wood treatment and elegant chandelier. #LivingRoom #Luxury #Lamp
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Gorgeous hall has greek column and top-of-the-line finishes you will definitely love! #Hall #LivingRoom #Window
Gorgeous hall has greek column and top-of-the-line finishes you will definitely love! #Hall #LivingRoom #Window
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Magnificent entrance has high ceilings and fine stairs with wood and wrought iron handrail. #Hall #Entrance #Stairs #HighCeiling
Magnificent entrance has high ceilings and fine stairs with wood and wrought iron handrail. #Hall #Entrance #Stairs #HighCeiling

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Trendy blue tile and mosaic tile bathroom photo in Atlanta with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets and white walls
Trendy blue tile and mosaic tile bathroom photo in Atlanta with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets and white walls

A quaint private garden sits to the side of the home surrounded with concrete pavers creating a fairytale lounging area.
This is an example of a contemporary black and full sun three-story and side yard mixed siding and mulch vegetable garden landscape in Seattle.
This is an example of a contemporary black and full sun three-story and side yard mixed siding and mulch vegetable garden landscape in Seattle.

Inspiration for a mediterranean stone and rectangular lap pool fountain remodel in San Francisco

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Eat-in kitchen - eclectic l-shaped dark wood floor eat-in kitchen idea in Nashville with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood countertops, white backsplash and stainless steel appliances
Eat-in kitchen - eclectic l-shaped dark wood floor eat-in kitchen idea in Nashville with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood countertops, white backsplash and stainless steel appliances

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Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped dark wood floor and brown floor eat-in kitchen remodel in Boston with blue cabinets, terra-cotta backsplash, an island, an undermount sink, multicolored backsplash, stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops and raised-panel cabinets
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped dark wood floor and brown floor eat-in kitchen remodel in Boston with blue cabinets, terra-cotta backsplash, an island, an undermount sink, multicolored backsplash, stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops and raised-panel cabinets

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Mid-sized trendy medium tone wood floor great room photo in New York with white walls and no fireplace
Mid-sized trendy medium tone wood floor great room photo in New York with white walls and no fireplace

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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

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

Fiandre Maximum Marmi - A new and exciting porcelain technology. Exceptional sizes, minimal thickness 1/4" thick. Can be used for tub / shower, walls , floors, countertops . Minimal grout lines, easy to clean, requires no special care or maintenance unlike marble slabs. Exceptional pricing compared to marble . Available in honed and polished finishes. Can be installed over most existing ceramic tile finishes which eliminates messy tear outs.

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Inspiration for a rustic beige tile dark wood floor freestanding bathtub remodel with a drop-in sink and brown walls
Inspiration for a rustic beige tile dark wood floor freestanding bathtub remodel with a drop-in sink and brown walls

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Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary galley marble floor eat-in kitchen remodel in New York with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets and multicolored backsplash
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary galley marble floor eat-in kitchen remodel in New York with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets and multicolored backsplash

Trendy freestanding desk dark wood floor and brown floor home office photo in Houston with gray walls
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