Photography by Petr Myska
Example of an island style medium tone wood floor open concept kitchen design in Hawaii with louvered cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets and an island

+3,000 sqft of outdoor living space Fleetwood corner pocket doors Fire feature with waterfall Marble Accents Full gourmet outdoor kitchen #buildboswell

Example of a large transitional l-shaped dark wood floor and brown floor eat-in kitchen design in Phoenix with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz countertops, paneled appliances, an island and white countertops

ZeroEnergy Design (ZED) created this modern home for a progressive family in the desirable community of Lexington. Thoughtful Land Connection. The residence is carefully sited on the infill lot so as to create privacy from the road and neighbors, while cultivating a side yard that captures the southern sun. The terraced grade rises to meet the house, allowing for it to maintain a structured connection with the ground while also sitting above the high water table. The elevated outdoor living space maintains a strong connection with the indoor living space, while the stepped edge ties it back to the true ground plane. Siting and outdoor connections were completed by ZED in collaboration with landscape designer Soren Deniord Design Studio. Exterior Finishes and Solar. The exterior finish materials include a palette of shiplapped wood siding, through-colored fiber cement panels and stucco. A rooftop parapet hides the solar panels above, while a gutter and site drainage system directs rainwater into an irrigation cistern and dry wells that recharge the groundwater. Cooking, Dining, Living. Inside, the kitchen, fabricated by Henrybuilt, is located between the indoor and outdoor dining areas. The expansive south-facing sliding door opens to seamlessly connect the spaces, using a retractable awning to provide shade during the summer while still admitting the warming winter sun. The indoor living space continues from the dining areas across to the sunken living area, with a view that returns again to the outside through the corner wall of glass. Accessible Guest Suite. The design of the first level guest suite provides for both aging in place and guests who regularly visit for extended stays. The patio off the north side of the house affords guests their own private outdoor space, and privacy from the neighbor. Similarly, the second level master suite opens to an outdoor private roof deck. Light and Access. The wide open interior stair with a glass panel rail leads from the top level down to the well insulated basement. The design of the basement, used as an away/play space, addresses the need for both natural light and easy access. In addition to the open stairwell, light is admitted to the north side of the area with a high performance, Passive House (PHI) certified skylight, covering a six by sixteen foot area. On the south side, a unique roof hatch set flush with the deck opens to reveal a glass door at the base of the stairwell which provides additional light and access from the deck above down to the play space. Energy. Energy consumption is reduced by the high performance building envelope, high efficiency mechanical systems, and then offset with renewable energy. All windows and doors are made of high performance triple paned glass with thermally broken aluminum frames. The exterior wall assembly employs dense pack cellulose in the stud cavity, a continuous air barrier, and four inches exterior rigid foam insulation. The 10kW rooftop solar electric system provides clean energy production. The final air leakage testing yielded 0.6 ACH 50 - an extremely air tight house, a testament to the well-designed details, progress testing and quality construction. When compared to a new house built to code requirements, this home consumes only 19% of the energy. Architecture & Energy Consulting: ZeroEnergy Design Landscape Design: Soren Deniord Design Paintings: Bernd Haussmann Studio Photos: Eric Roth Photography

Augie Salbosa
Inspiration for a mid-sized tropical medium tone wood floor eat-in kitchen remodel in Hawaii with an integrated sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface countertops, blue backsplash, glass tile backsplash, paneled appliances, an island and blue walls

This backyard features a jacuzzi, grilling station and fire pit for outdoor entertaining that's sure to impress. We partnered with Jennifer Allison Design on this project. Her design firm contacted us to paint the entire house - inside and out. Images are used with permission. You can contact her at (310) 488-0331 for more information.

Contemporary, mid-century modern inspired elevation with stucco soffits and fascia,cypress wall cladding and low maintenance landscape Ryan Gamma Photography

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Example of a large trendy light wood floor kitchen design in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz countertops, blue backsplash, cement tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Photography by Andrew Fabin
Bathroom - contemporary bathroom idea in Kansas City with a vessel sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, gray walls and gray countertops

Pool fountain - small modern backyard tile and rectangular infinity pool fountain idea in Houston

Built on Frank Sinatra’s estate, this custom home was designed to be a fun and relaxing weekend retreat for our clients who live full time in Orange County. As a second home and playing up the mid-century vibe ubiquitous in the desert, we departed from our clients’ more traditional style to create a modern and unique space with the feel of a boutique hotel. Classic mid-century materials were used for the architectural elements and hard surfaces of the home such as walnut flooring and cabinetry, terrazzo stone and straight set brick walls, while the furnishings are a more eclectic take on modern style. We paid homage to “Old Blue Eyes” by hanging a 6’ tall image of his mug shot in the entry.

View of the poolside arbor with custom outdoor fireplace, seating an tables. Curtains can completely enclose the structure creating a private oasis.
Mid-sized minimalist backyard stone and rectangular infinity hot tub photo in New York

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional partial sun backyard stone water fountain landscape in Atlanta.

Example of a minimalist u-shaped concrete floor, gray floor and wood ceiling kitchen design with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, stainless steel appliances, an island and white countertops

Home design - cottage home design idea in Denver

Patio fountain - large contemporary backyard stone patio fountain idea in Philadelphia with no cover

This home was featured in the May 2016 edition of HOME & DESIGN Magazine. To see the rest of the home tour as well as other luxury homes featured, visit http://www.homeanddesign.net/cordial-contemporary/

Example of a trendy patio design with a roof extension

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional partial sun backyard stone water fountain landscape in Atlanta.