A Bettendorf, Iowa Master Bathroom is remodeled to now include a large custom tiled shower and a uniquely shaped Kohler Stargaze tub. Heated tile floors, Cambria counters, and the Delta Dryden series also featured. Bathroom remodeled from start to finish by Village Home Stores.

This beautiful spa was built as part of a new home. The goal was to design a very calming retreat where the family could pamper themselves and rejuvenate. The area was designed off an adjacent exercise room. The space included a jacuzzi lap pool, steam room, sauna and dressing area. A skylight “well of light” was designed to bring natural light into one end of the pool area. Cubbyholes and a bench with hooks were incorporated into one end of the room for towels, robes and miscellaneous items. A vanity area was placed immediately outside the room with a matching storage piece by the pool area. The natural limestone flooring and Wenge color cabinets gave the room a fen shui feel. The end result of this remodel is a beautiful and highly functional space that is completely unique to the homeowner!

This renovated brick rowhome in Boston’s South End offers a modern aesthetic within a historic structure, creative use of space, exceptional thermal comfort, a reduced carbon footprint, and a passive stream of income. DESIGN PRIORITIES. The goals for the project were clear - design the primary unit to accommodate the family’s modern lifestyle, rework the layout to create a desirable rental unit, improve thermal comfort and introduce a modern aesthetic. We designed the street-level entry as a shared entrance for both the primary and rental unit. The family uses it as their everyday entrance - we planned for bike storage and an open mudroom with bench and shoe storage to facilitate the change from shoes to slippers or bare feet as they enter their home. On the main level, we expanded the kitchen into the dining room to create an eat-in space with generous counter space and storage, as well as a comfortable connection to the living space. The second floor serves as master suite for the couple - a bedroom with a walk-in-closet and ensuite bathroom, and an adjacent study, with refinished original pumpkin pine floors. The upper floor, aside from a guest bedroom, is the child's domain with interconnected spaces for sleeping, work and play. In the play space, which can be separated from the work space with new translucent sliding doors, we incorporated recreational features inspired by adventurous and competitive television shows, at their son’s request. MODERN MEETS TRADITIONAL. We left the historic front facade of the building largely unchanged - the security bars were removed from the windows and the single pane windows were replaced with higher performing historic replicas. We designed the interior and rear facade with a vision of warm modernism, weaving in the notable period features. Each element was either restored or reinterpreted to blend with the modern aesthetic. The detailed ceiling in the living space, for example, has a new matte monochromatic finish, and the wood stairs are covered in a dark grey floor paint, whereas the mahogany doors were simply refinished. New wide plank wood flooring with a neutral finish, floor-to-ceiling casework, and bold splashes of color in wall paint and tile, and oversized high-performance windows (on the rear facade) round out the modern aesthetic. RENTAL INCOME. The existing rowhome was zoned for a 2-family dwelling but included an undesirable, single-floor studio apartment at the garden level with low ceiling heights and questionable emergency egress. In order to increase the quality and quantity of space in the rental unit, we reimagined it as a two-floor, 1 or 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom apartment with a modern aesthetic, increased ceiling height on the lowest level and provided an in-unit washer/dryer. The apartment was listed with Jackie O'Connor Real Estate and rented immediately, providing the owners with a source of passive income. ENCLOSURE WITH BENEFITS. The homeowners sought a minimal carbon footprint, enabled by their urban location and lifestyle decisions, paired with the benefits of a high-performance home. The extent of the renovation allowed us to implement a deep energy retrofit (DER) to address air tightness, insulation, and high-performance windows. The historic front facade is insulated from the interior, while the rear facade is insulated on the exterior. Together with these building enclosure improvements, we designed an HVAC system comprised of continuous fresh air ventilation, and an efficient, all-electric heating and cooling system to decouple the house from natural gas. This strategy provides optimal thermal comfort and indoor air quality, improved acoustic isolation from street noise and neighbors, as well as a further reduced carbon footprint. We also took measures to prepare the roof for future solar panels, for when the South End neighborhood’s aging electrical infrastructure is upgraded to allow them. URBAN LIVING. The desirable neighborhood location allows the both the homeowners and tenant to walk, bike, and use public transportation to access the city, while each charging their respective plug-in electric cars behind the building to travel greater distances. OVERALL. The understated rowhouse is now ready for another century of urban living, offering the owners comfort and convenience as they live life as an expression of their values. Eric Roth Photo

A Bettendorf, Iowa Master Bathroom is remodeled to now include a large custom tiled shower and a uniquely shaped Kohler Stargaze tub. Heated tile floors, Cambria counters, and the Delta Dryden series also featured. Bathroom remodeled from start to finish by Village Home Stores.

A Bettendorf, Iowa Master Bathroom is remodeled to now include a large custom tiled shower and a uniquely shaped Kohler Stargaze tub. Heated tile floors, Cambria counters, and the Delta Dryden series also featured. Bathroom remodeled from start to finish by Village Home Stores.

This Craftsman home gives you 5,292 square feet of heated living space spread across its three levels as follows: 1,964 sq. ft. Main Floor 1,824 sq. ft. Upper Floor 1,504 sq. ft. Lower Level Higlights include the 2 story great room on the main floor. Laundry on upper floor. An indoor sports court so you can practice your 3-point shot. The plans are available in print, PDF and CAD. And we can modify them to suit your needs. Where do YOU want to build? Plan Link: http://www.architecturaldesigns.com/house-plan-73333HS.asp

This unusual project was completed to satisfy the clients’ request for a Second Empire Victorian home. The four-bedroom, 4 1/2 bath residence includes a darkroom, fireproof storage for important family records, an energy-saving insulated foundation and radiant floor heat. See this project on PBS: About Your House

This Milford French country home’s 2,500 sq. ft. basement transformation is just as extraordinary as it is warm and inviting. The M.J. Whelan design team, along with our clients, left no details out. This luxury basement is a beautiful blend of modern and rustic materials. A unique tray ceiling with a hardwood inset defines the space of the full bar. Brookhaven maple custom cabinets with a dark bistro finish and Cambria quartz countertops were used along with state of the art appliances. A brick backsplash and vintage pendant lights with new LED Edison bulbs add beautiful drama. The entertainment area features a custom built-in entertainment center designed specifically to our client’s wishes. It houses a large flat screen TV, lots of storage, display shelves and speakers hidden by speaker fabric. LED accent lighting was strategically installed to highlight this beautiful space. The entertaining area is open to the billiards room, featuring a another beautiful brick accent wall with a direct vent fireplace. The old ugly steel columns were beautifully disguised with raised panel moldings and were used to create and define the different spaces, even a hallway. The exercise room and game space are open to each other and features glass all around to keep it open to the rest of the lower level. Another brick accent wall was used in the game area with hardwood flooring while the exercise room has rubber flooring. The design also includes a rear foyer coming in from the back yard with cubbies and a custom barn door to separate that entry. A playroom and a dining area were also included in this fabulous luxurious family retreat. Stunning Provenza engineered hardwood in a weathered wire brushed combined with textured Fabrica carpet was used throughout most of the basement floor which is heated hydronically. Tile was used in the entry and the new bathroom. The details are endless! Our client’s selections of beautiful furnishings complete this luxurious finished basement. Photography by Jeff Garland Photography

Conversion of a master bathroom tub area to custom curbless shower with niche in half wall includes a custom tile stream in shower pan.
Large trendy master gray tile and porcelain tile porcelain tile walk-in shower photo in DC Metro with blue walls

- Exceeds Air tightness requirements of Passive House at .51 air changes per hour - 53.6 % more efficient than comparable new homes - In-floor heating using Warmboard to provide 16 different floor heating zones for ultimate comfort. - Air conditioning uses 2 Mitsubishi heat pumps that allow for 8 separate cooling zones. - Reduced-carbon lightweight limestone exterior cladding - Large outdoor patio over main floor garage. - Secondary suite for parents to age in place, including elevator for full home accessibility. - Private basement for hosting friends, visiting family, or exchange students

This homeowner wanted to transform her upstairs area into a beautiful beach themed oasis. An empty-nester, she decided to transform one bedroom into a master closet. The master bathroom includes marble tile with a heated floor. The Jack & Jill hall bathroom includes turquoise blue cabinets for a fun pop of color. The bedrooms all have a beach-like feel from the lighting fixtures, to the curtains, or the bed spreads. Photography by Lindsay Salazar

New 2 Story 1,200-square-foot laneway house. The two-bed, two-bath unit had hardwood floors throughout, a washer and dryer; and an open concept living room, dining room and kitchen. This forward thinking secondary building is all Electric, NO natural gas. Heated with air to air heat pumps and supplemental electric baseboard heaters (if needed). Includes future Solar array rough-in and structural built to receive a soil green roof down the road.

This unusual project was completed to satisfy the clients’ request for a Second Empire Victorian home. The four-bedroom, 4 1/2 bath residence includes a darkroom, fireproof storage for important family records, an energy-saving insulated foundation and radiant floor heat. See this project on PBS: About Your House

The 3rd floor master bath was expanded and reconfigured to include a new freestanding soaker tub, a double vanity, new glass shower, and heated floors.

A block from the beach in the quaint seaside village of Neskowin, our clients wanted a home that was comfortable when they were alone or with family and friends. They also wanted to integrate salvaged Douglas-fir lumber from a deconstructed 1938 warehouse. Influenced by the reclaimed wood and our mutual appreciation of old wood buildings, barns, and historic lodges, the project used the recycled lumber throughout for columns and beams, roof framing, flooring, cabinetry, wall paneling, interior trim, doors and furniture. At the same time, we designed the home to endure the harsh environment of the Oregon coast. As a LEED™ Gold home, the building envelope is both durable and well insulated. The mechanical systems, which include radiant-heat flooring and an ultra-efficient Heat Recovery Ventilator, make this home comfortable and healthy regardless of the weather. With its lodge-like simplicity and unique design details, this home is a joyful blend of old and new. The design of the home and the energy efficient features caught the attention of several publications, including Fine Homebuilding, who featured it in their August/September 2011 issue. Paula Watts

AC Installation San Antonio — Amana 4-Ton Heat Pump in Northwest San Antonio Client: Genevieve Location: Northwest San Antonio, TX (78249) Scope of Work: Amana 4-ton single-stage heat pump (15.2 SEER2), matched air handler and heat kit, new thermostat, new condenser pad, old equipment hauled away, permits and inspections, CPS Energy rebate paperwork AC Installation San Antonio done the straightforward way: Genevieve needed a dependable system, not the most expensive one on the truck. We installed an Amana 4-ton single-stage heat pump (ALZS5BA4810A) with an AMST48CU1300 air handler and HKTSD15XB heat kit, rated 15.2 SEER2 and 12.5 EER2, with a new thermostat included. A single-stage system runs at full capacity when it's called for — simple, proven, and less to go wrong over the years. The install included deep vacuum, filter drier, new condenser pad, connections to the existing ductwork, electrical and refrigerant lines, startup and refrigerant charging, and disposal of the old equipment. We pulled permits, completed inspections, registered the equipment for warranty, and handled her CPS Energy rebate paperwork. Genevieve, thank you for trusting Honeycomb with your home. A good install is the part you never have to think about again. Backed by a 10-year parts warranty, 10-year labor through CoolCare, and a one-time lifetime unit replacement warranty.

Flavin Architects collaborated with Ben Wood Studio Shanghai on the design of this modern house overlooking a blueberry farm. A contemporary design that looks at home in a traditional New England landscape, this house features many environmentally sustainable features including passive solar heat and native landscaping. The house is clad in stucco and natural wood in clear and stained finishes and also features a double height dining room with a double-sided fireplace. Photo by: Nat Rea Photography

The Aristokraft Maple Teagan bathroom cabinets create great storage for all of her needs. The Travertine Marble Countertop includes an undermount lavatory bowl from Proflow and a Delta C-Spout Faucet in brushed nickel finish. The wall tile is LaRiserva Taupe 25 cm x 40 cm with a La Riserva Nevada inlaid listello. The Daytona Brick 30 cm floor tile is heated by electric heating mats from Thermosoft.

Leoni Cement Tile floor from the Cement Tile Shop. Shower includes marble threshold and shampoo shelves.
Mid-sized transitional master white tile and ceramic tile cement tile floor and white floor claw-foot bathtub photo in Philadelphia with raised-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, a two-piece toilet, beige walls, an integrated sink, marble countertops, a hinged shower door and gray countertops