Example of a mid-sized eclectic master ceramic tile bedroom design in Dallas with white walls and no fireplace

Example of a mid-sized eclectic master ceramic tile bedroom design in Dallas with white walls and no fireplace

Nathan Morgan
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This project won in the 2013 Builders Association of Metropolitan Pittsburgh Housing Excellence Award for Best Urban Renewal Renovation Project. The glass bowl was made in the glass studio owned by the owner which is adjacent to the residence. The mirror is a repurposed window. The door is repurposed from a boarding house. George Mendel

The main bathroom in the house acts as the master bathroom. And like any master bathroom we design the shower is always the centerpiece and must be as big as possible. The shower you see here is 3' by almost 9' with the control and diverter valve located right in front of the swing glass door to allow the client to turn the water on/off without getting herself wet. The shower is divided into two areas, the shower head and the bench with the handheld unit, this shower system allows both fixtures to operate at the same time so two people can use the space simultaneously. The floor is made of dark porcelain tile 48"x24" to minimize the amount of grout lines. The color scheme in this bathroom is black/wood/gold and gray.

The master bedroom is the highlight of the home with a wall-to-wall gray headboard surrounded by vintage black and white photographs the design team located and framed.

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JE Evans Photography (Columbus, OH)
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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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Gourmet kitchen designed around locally acquired historic apothecary casework. Photo by Blake Mistich.
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This elegant Stevenson Ranch bedroom was transformed by Master Blinds with a set of custom motorized blackout curtains powered by Somfy. Designed for full wall-to-wall coverage and light-blocking performance, the new electric drapery system elevates the space’s comfort and style. The client, Debra Alexander, wanted a sleek, automated window treatment that could completely block sunlight when needed while fitting her room’s clean, modern design. Our team installed remote-controlled blackout roller curtains that now operate at the push of a button, combining smart technology with high-end décor. This project showcases how electric indoor window coverings can serve both form and function. Our Somfy drapery and curtain systems deliver quiet operation, seamless integration, and enhanced privacy — perfect for bedrooms, media rooms, and more.

This elegant Stevenson Ranch bedroom was transformed by Master Blinds with a set of custom motorized blackout curtains powered by Somfy. Designed for full wall-to-wall coverage and light-blocking performance, the new electric drapery system elevates the space’s comfort and style. The client, Debra Alexander, wanted a sleek, automated window treatment that could completely block sunlight when needed while fitting her room’s clean, modern design. Our team installed remote-controlled blackout roller curtains that now operate at the push of a button, combining smart technology with high-end décor. This project showcases how electric indoor window coverings can serve both form and function. Our Somfy drapery and curtain systems deliver quiet operation, seamless integration, and enhanced privacy — perfect for bedrooms, media rooms, and more.

This elegant Stevenson Ranch bedroom was transformed by Master Blinds with a set of custom motorized blackout curtains powered by Somfy. Designed for full wall-to-wall coverage and light-blocking performance, the new electric drapery system elevates the space’s comfort and style. The client, Debra Alexander, wanted a sleek, automated window treatment that could completely block sunlight when needed while fitting her room’s clean, modern design. Our team installed remote-controlled blackout roller curtains that now operate at the push of a button, combining smart technology with high-end décor. This project showcases how electric indoor window coverings can serve both form and function. Our Somfy drapery and curtain systems deliver quiet operation, seamless integration, and enhanced privacy — perfect for bedrooms, media rooms, and more.

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The light filled home office overlooks the sunny backyard and pool area. A mid century modern desk steals the spotlight.
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