A wide-open tile shower with tub inside is the centerpiece of this master suite bath. Mini mosaic tiles are paired with extra long faux wood ceramic tiles. There is plenty of room for the his and hers shower head design.

Ric Marder
Beach style medium tone wood floor bedroom photo in New York with blue walls and no fireplace

Master bath shower
Freestanding bathtub - large rustic master gray tile and porcelain tile ceramic tile, gray floor, double-sink, vaulted ceiling and shiplap wall freestanding bathtub idea with shaker cabinets, gray cabinets, a two-piece toilet, white walls, an undermount sink, quartz countertops, a hinged shower door, white countertops and a built-in vanity

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

Joan Wozniak - Photographer Master bathroom stall shower to relax after a long day.
Large transitional master beige tile and stone tile ceramic tile drop-in bathtub photo with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite countertops, a two-piece toilet and a hinged shower door

Organic Modern/Transitional inspired design primary (master) bathroom remodel.
Example of a mid-sized transitional master bathroom design in Kansas City

Organic Modern/Transitional inspired design primary (master) bathroom remodel.
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional master bathroom remodel in Kansas City

Blue grasscloth dining room. Phil Goldman Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional medium tone wood floor, brown floor and wallpaper enclosed dining room remodel in Chicago with blue walls and no fireplace

Example of a beach style formal and enclosed living room design in New York with gray walls and a standard fireplace

Inspiration for a transitional bedroom remodel in DC Metro

Transitional bedroom photo in DC Metro

This main bedroom suite is a dream come true for my client. We worked together to fix the architects weird floor plan. Now the plan has the bed in perfect position to highlight the artwork of the Angel Tree in Charleston by C Kennedy Photography of Topsail Beach, NC. We created a nice sitting area. We also fixed the plan for the master bath and dual His/Her closets. Warm wood floors, Sherwin Williams SW6224 Mountain Air walls, beautiful furniture and bedding complete the vision! Cat Wilborne Photography

Architect - bluehouse architecture www.bluehousearch.com Photographer - DouglasCrowtherPhotography.com
Bedroom - large traditional master medium tone wood floor and brown floor bedroom idea in Baltimore with beige walls and no fireplace

This simple, yet luxurious master bath remodel is just the touch this house needed! Grey subway tile lines the shower and tub walls and is accented with a few subtle grey and teal dotted tiles for a fun pop of color. All and all this bathroom remodel was a breath of fresh air to this home

Bedroom - industrial loft-style carpeted and gray floor bedroom idea in Chicago with white walls

Mirador Builders
Minimalist master gray tile and stone tile limestone floor doorless shower photo in Houston with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, gray cabinets, granite countertops, an undermount tub, a two-piece toilet and gray walls

Small beach style master carpeted and beige floor bedroom photo in Miami with blue walls

Beautiful master bedroom featuring Lauzon's Organik Hard Maple hardwood flooring Charm. This flooring features the exclusive air-purifying technology called Pure Genius technology. Project realized by Brigitte Lafleur.