black walnut cabinetry with custom stain. styling drawer with electric outlet.
Inspiration for a transitional home design remodel in Seattle

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Home office - traditional home office idea in Salt Lake City

Designer Judy Whalen Photographer Matt Baldelli
Transitional bathroom photo in Boston

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Open concept kitchen - huge contemporary l-shaped medium tone wood floor and brown floor open concept kitchen idea in Austin with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite countertops, beige backsplash, glass tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and two islands

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Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional single-wall ceramic tile utility room remodel with a drop-in sink, laminate countertops, yellow walls and a side-by-side washer/dryer

Inspiration for a large craftsman laminate floor front door remodel in Vancouver with white walls and a dark wood front door

Designer Judy Whalen Photographer Matt Baldelli
Example of a transitional kitchen design in Boston

Home design - transitional home design idea in Phoenix

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Bedroom - large transitional master light wood floor and beige floor bedroom idea in Hawaii with beige walls and no fireplace

Example of a small trendy vinyl floor dedicated laundry room design in Denver with an utility sink and a side-by-side washer/dryer

Peter Nilson
Example of a classic master white tile and stone tile mosaic tile floor freestanding bathtub design in Chicago with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble countertops and a two-piece toilet

Peter Nilson
Inspiration for a timeless dark wood floor kitchen remodel in Chicago with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble countertops, white backsplash, stone tile backsplash, paneled appliances and an island

Inspiration for a coastal light wood floor and beige floor kitchen remodel with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, an island and white countertops

Mid-sized transitional and elegant kitchen remodel includes large island with state-of-the-art gourmet work-space, white Quartzite countertops and prep sink, ample custom cabinetry and seating for 6. The over-sized glass pendants, full overlay white shaker cabinets and subway tile backsplash add a sophisticated touch to this dream kitchen. The high-end appliances include a double oven with custom stove hood and stylish beverage station with decorative glass doors and lighting.

Inspiration for a transitional bedroom remodel in Louisville

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

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Inspiration for a large transitional master dark wood floor and brown floor bedroom remodel in Atlanta with blue walls and no fireplace

Freestanding desk medium tone wood floor home studio photo in DC Metro with gray walls and no fireplace