Example of a mid-sized classic formal and open concept light wood floor and brown floor living room design in Atlanta with beige walls, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace and no tv

Desert Exterior Design and Photos done by VHS Landscaping in Helotes, San Antonio, TX. Very functional design with easy run rocks and hearty plants for a constant full sun yard. Great alternative to turning your yard into a heap of burned plants!

This custom built soapstone tile stove /kachelofen /, burns one load of wood (approx. 35 lbs.) every 12 hours to heat 1800 sq. ft. Warmth is dispersed throughout the home through radiant heating. Each tile stove can be built to the customers needs - functionally and aesthetically. By GRZ LLC.

A modern fireplace mantel and hearth surround a functional fireplace. Roy S. Bryhn
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Desert Exterior Design and Photos done by VHS Landscaping in Helotes, San Antonio, TX. Very functional design with easy run rocks and hearty plants for a constant full sun yard. Great alternative to turning your yard into a heap of burned plants!

Desert Exterior Design and Photos done by VHS Landscaping in Helotes, San Antonio, TX. Very functional design with easy run rocks and hearty plants for a constant full sun yard. Great alternative to turning your yard into a heap of burned plants!

Walk-in Closet rendered in silky white with functional storage island of drawers in sophisticated burned oak.
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The clients wanted a bright, white space that would be on par with current design trends but would also stand the test of time, having a classic feel. We removed the old dining nook against the wall to create space for the upgraded Cafe refrigerator and pantry cabinets. Removing a wall on the opposite side of the kitchen created space for open shelving and more cabinet space. In the powder room, we added a patterned floor tile to make a statement in the small but quaint space. The navy vanity and mix of black and brass fixtures took a note from the kitchen finishes. The open brass shelving unit hung above the toilet added a touch of glamour and function.

Desert Exterior Design and Photos done by VHS Landscaping in Helotes, San Antonio, TX. Very functional design with easy run rocks and hearty plants for a constant full sun yard. Great alternative to turning your yard into a heap of burned plants!

Quadra-Fire QFI30FB Gas Burning Insert, shown with Firescreen Leaves Front in black; comes with a standard full-function remote control to adjust fan speed, flame intensity and heat output; Firebrick technology; direct vent; BTU/Hr Input is 17,000-36,000. (Photo: Hearth and Home Technologies)

Walk-in Closet rendered in silky white with functional storage island of drawers in sophisticated burned oak.
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A small home office adjacent to the kitchen allows for visiting, small meetings and functions during non work hours as a point of circulation out into the gorgeous yard.

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

Desert Exterior Design and Photos done by VHS Landscaping in Helotes, San Antonio, TX. Very functional design with easy run rocks and hearty plants for a constant full sun yard. Great alternative to turning your yard into a heap of burned plants!

This outdoor living space stuns with a blue stone floor and wood burning fireplace. The fireplace has functional and beautiful custom masonry wood storage areas. This is the perfect place to bring all of the comforts of home into the great outdoors.

Photo: Rikki Snyder © 2016 Houzz
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As a renovation to the existing fireplace which projected into the room this custom mantle and surrounding book casses provide both form and function

kitchen from dining area. family entry on right with walking storage behind kitchen.
Minimalist home design photo in Charlotte

What makes this space extra special is the in-house, wood burning pizza oven. This beautiful and functional kitchen will be enjoyed for many, many years to come! Scott Amundson Photography, LLC