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Inspiration for a small industrial 3/4 porcelain tile and gray tile porcelain tile walk-in shower remodel in Portland Maine with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a wall-mount toilet and gray walls

Mid-sized transitional master gray tile and subway tile porcelain tile and beige floor corner shower photo in Los Angeles with beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, a two-piece toilet, white walls, an undermount sink, quartzite countertops and white countertops

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Large arts and crafts yellow three-story wood flat roof photo

Transitional formal and open concept dark wood floor living room photo in DC Metro with white walls

Inspiration for a mid-sized timeless 3/4 white tile and porcelain tile alcove bathtub remodel in Los Angeles with raised-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, brown walls, an integrated sink, tile countertops and white countertops

Take touchless to a whole new level of convenience. This faucet frees your hands so you can speed through cooking and cleanup tasks while enjoying a cleaner, more hygienic kitchen environment. Features intuitive Response® technology is in tune with your every move: a simple wave of your hand--or an object such as a pan or utensil--turns it on or off. The faucet's sensor is precision-designed to provide reliable operation every time and to prevent false activations when you're working in the sink area. Sweep® spray creates a wide, forceful blade of water for superior cleaning. Kohler's new docking system, DockNetik, secures the pull-down sprayhead to the spout using magnetic force. By KOHLER and available at Broedell Plumbing Supply

The master suite is located in a private wing and includes his and hers closets, a laundry room, a morning bar, and a spa-like bathroom, which features a luxurious steam room and exercise area. The intimate courtyard separating these rooms has a romantic outside fireplace. Other master suite amenities include the corner fireplace, pocketing glass walls and a safe room. Photography: Jeff Davis Photography

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Large arts and crafts three-story wood yellow and light wood floor sunroom photo with no fireplace and a standard ceiling

Custom bath with pocket door leading to shower and toilet room.
Bathroom - mid-sized modern master green tile and ceramic tile linoleum floor and beige floor bathroom idea with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, a one-piece toilet, green walls, a vessel sink, tile countertops, a hinged shower door and beige countertops

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Inspiration for a farmhouse home design remodel in Boston

Inspiration for a transitional master gray tile and subway tile porcelain tile and beige floor corner shower remodel in Los Angeles with beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, a two-piece toilet, white walls, an undermount sink, quartzite countertops and white countertops

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional open concept medium tone wood floor and brown floor game room remodel in Orlando with white walls

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Mid-sized beach style single-wall medium tone wood floor and brown floor open concept kitchen photo in Miami with white cabinets, flat-panel cabinets, white backsplash and stainless steel appliances

Example of a small classic master beige tile corner shower design in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a one-piece toilet, beige walls, a vessel sink, granite countertops and brown countertops

Prarie-style custom home designed with aging-in-place in mind. This home features a large open floor plan and connections to a rear patio.
Open concept kitchen - mid-sized craftsman u-shaped medium tone wood floor open concept kitchen idea in Richmond with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite countertops, beige backsplash, ceramic backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Living room - mid-sized traditional open concept medium tone wood floor living room idea in New York with green walls, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace and a media wall

Photography by Raul Garcia Project by Studio H:T principal in charge Brad Tomecek (now with Tomecek Studio Architecture). This urban infill project juxtaposes a tall, slender curved circulation space against a rectangular living space. The tall curved metal wall was a result of bulk plane restrictions and the need to provide privacy from the public decks of the adjacent three story triplex. This element becomes the focus of the residence both visually and experientially. It acts as sun catcher that brings light down through the house from morning until early afternoon. At night it becomes a glowing, welcoming sail for visitors.

Example of a small farmhouse white two-story wood gable roof design in Los Angeles with a shingle roof

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