Inspiration for a transitional bathroom remodel in New York

Small elegant 3/4 porcelain tile vinyl floor alcove shower photo in Seattle with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a two-piece toilet, an undermount sink and solid surface countertops

Jim Schuon
Mid-sized minimalist 3/4 gray tile and porcelain tile porcelain tile walk-in shower photo in Detroit with furniture-like cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, a one-piece toilet, red walls, a vessel sink and concrete countertops

Sarasoko Photography
Example of a trendy bathroom design in Seattle

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

Minimalist bathroom photo in Austin

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional master white tile and ceramic tile porcelain tile, black floor and double-sink bathroom remodel in Chicago with shaker cabinets, black cabinets, white walls, an undermount sink, quartz countertops, a hinged shower door, white countertops and a built-in vanity

Craig Carter
Inspiration for a mid-sized modern master black tile porcelain tile doorless shower remodel with an undermount sink, furniture-like cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite countertops, a one-piece toilet and blue walls

C.L. Fry Photo - www.clfryphoto.com
Farmhouse exterior home photo in Austin

Inspiration for a large contemporary master beige tile and marble tile marble floor and beige floor freestanding bathtub remodel in Miami with a one-piece toilet, beige walls, an undermount sink and quartzite countertops

Custom Bath with linear drain, in glass plumbing, Cnc cut transom in glass and LED lighting under tub and in wall niche
Large minimalist master porcelain tile and black floor freestanding bathtub photo in Chicago

Chrome Schluter Linear Shower Drain
Large minimalist 3/4 white tile and subway tile marble floor and gray floor alcove shower photo in Boston with marble countertops and a hinged shower door

Freestanding bathtub - mid-sized modern master porcelain tile porcelain tile and black floor freestanding bathtub idea in Orange County with flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, a one-piece toilet, a drop-in sink, quartz countertops and a hinged shower door

This project start with the tub removal and conversion into an open shower area. The accent wall is made with a beautiful marble slab from floor to ceiling and two different tile materials. Shower wall and shower floor tile was made with a light porcelain tile to define the shower area. All other floor areas were made with a grayish-brown tile. Double linear drains were installed for curbless shower entrance requirement, so in case the rear drain gets clogged, the second linear drain prevents the water from coming out of the shower area.

Example of a minimalist gray tile freestanding bathtub design in Boston with an undermount sink, furniture-like cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, granite countertops and a two-piece toilet

Notice the linear drain. Very Cool!

Detail of rusted steel gate structure, with black stained cedar infill. photo: grant wilds
Inspiration for a modern landscaping in Seattle.

Custom design, custom cut herringbone inlay and limestone pinstripe perimeter floor and ceiling border. Tile top linear drain, heated floor and heated slab bench.

Kohler Kathryn Comfort Height 1pc Toilet, ARB Spa Teak Bench, Linear Shower Drain -Caledon Tile Renovation
Example of a minimalist 3/4 gray tile and porcelain tile porcelain tile alcove shower design in Toronto with a one-piece toilet and white walls