Our client had a classic kitchen that was in good condition, however she wanted to update it to give it a more updated look. It was a large kitchen with a good layout and the cabinets were all in great condition. Cabinet refacing was the best solution for this kitchen remodeling project. They went with the Lowland door in maple and done in dove white, while the island was done in a light American walnut. To enhance the view of the entire kitchen, we also made the island all one height. To finish the new look we also installed a new quartz countertop in Unique Arabescato, a tile backsplash and LED lighting was added under the cabinets and inside the cabinet with glass doors. The electrical outlets were also removed from the center of the backsplash and replaced by angle powers strips located under the cabinets, this makes the backsplash look totally free and can show off more.

This eclectic kitchen design in Laguna Hills is the perfect combination of location, layout, and style. The kitchen, design by Bruce Colucci, maximizes the use of natural light and open space. This was accomplished by removing a load bearing wall and installing new Milgard windows and sliding glass doors. The resulting high ceiling and exposed beam is a show stopping feature, and the mosaic glass tile backsplash extends from countertop to ceiling along the angled wall, drawing your eye to the kitchen and showcasing the vaulted ceiling. The kitchen island offers a dividing line between the food preparation zones and the entertaining zone in this great room style space. The island includes a Kohler sink and an induction cooktop with Best’s Cattura downdraft ventilation. The white Wood Mode-Brookhaven cabinets are beautifully offset by the Aqua Shade island cabinetry, all topped by a Cambria quartz countertop. This kitchen design is packed with amazing features and appliances, including a Bosch induction cooktop, oven and dishwasher, along with a large LG French door refrigerator, Task Lighting angled power strips, and Lutron Caseta lighting controls. Photos by Jeri Koegel

Every detail of this cool gray transitional kitchen design in Yardley, PA combines to create a stunning space, packed with stylish and practical features. The Dura Supreme stacked Avery style kitchen cabinets are painted zinc with a shadow glaze to add depth to the finish. The upper cabinets have a mullion style door, and the island is in a contrasting dark finish with glass front cabinets on one side. This is beautifully accented by Top Knobs bar pulls and a Dekton by Cosentino Entzo countertop with 2" mitered edge and a double waterfall countertop on the island. The cabinetry includes ample storage accessories, such as a tray divider, spice drawer, roll outs, and pull out base cabinet. The backsplash is random size mosaic Alabastro tile with Schluter strips to cap the edges. A Blanco Precis Siligranit sink combines with a Brizo Smart Touch on the perimeter of the kitchen. The appliances include Wolf ovens and a Sub Zero refrigerator, as well as a Wolf range in the island, perfect for cooking while talking to guests or keeping an eye on the kids. Power outlets in the island and angled power strips under the wall cabinets are ideal for plugging in small appliances or charging electronics. This open plan kitchen design is a functional, efficient space, as well as a style icon in the center of this home.

Open concept kitchen with large eat in island done in white lacquer. The handleless flat panel door, modern kitchen cabinets, contemporary design, large island, in counter power station are just few characteristics of this beautiful kitchen. Stone countertop with reversed bevel edge. Lift up wall cabinets.

Every detail of this cool gray transitional kitchen design in Yardley, PA combines to create a stunning space, packed with stylish and practical features. The Dura Supreme stacked Avery style kitchen cabinets are painted zinc with a shadow glaze to add depth to the finish. The upper cabinets have a mullion style door, and the island is in a contrasting dark finish with glass front cabinets on one side. This is beautifully accented by Top Knobs bar pulls and a Dekton by Cosentino Entzo countertop with 2" mitered edge and a double waterfall countertop on the island. The cabinetry includes ample storage accessories, such as a tray divider, spice drawer, roll outs, and pull out base cabinet. The backsplash is random size mosaic Alabastro tile with Schluter strips to cap the edges. A Blanco Precis Siligranit sink combines with a Brizo Smart Touch on the perimeter of the kitchen. The appliances include Wolf ovens and a Sub Zero refrigerator, as well as a Wolf range in the island, perfect for cooking while talking to guests or keeping an eye on the kids. Power outlets in the island and angled power strips under the wall cabinets are ideal for plugging in small appliances or charging electronics. This open plan kitchen design is a functional, efficient space, as well as a style icon in the center of this home.

Entertaining and bringing people together is what this family is all about. Birthdays involve amazing cakes like you see on those TV shows, and groups of 30 people or more. Their ideal kitchen needed to accommodate that level of baking and hosting, but also support the daily rhythms of life. Our collaborative design was guided by Vastu Shastra, an ancient architectural tradition that predates feng shui. Based on Vedic traditions that harmonize human behavior with natural forces in the world, Vastu Shanstra basically suggests how to inhabit a place in the best way possible. The objectives were: -Relocate the entire kitchen so the home’s heat source (oven) is in the southeast -Incorporate symmetry into the overall design -Create a large space for entertaining – open and airy with lots of light -Simultaneously separate but join cooking and gathering spaces, allowing the cook to have a cook-specific zone that is still a part of any gathering -Individual storage for small appliances – making them easier to use -Simplicity – the space should be easy to use and maintain Design challenges we solved for: -Incorporate three load bearing points of the house -Provide structural support that was not obvious -Reconfigure kitchen utilities to another part of the home -Maximize storage space Design solutions and mindful innovations became an exciting motivation that drove the project: -Double-horseshoe design features two symmetrical islands that seat 18 people comfortably -Downdraft ventilation behind rangetop allows unobstructed views -Overhead beams for structural support -Equip nearby dining room with locking bar and wine cabinet -Roll-out appliance shelves on back of cooking island are powered for easy use -Symmetrical fridge and freezer columns separated by oven -Cabinets along back of the cooking area for everyday items -Tall pantry cabinet has four drawers for paperwork -Spacious walk-in storage pantry has a counter with power outlets -Coffee station has a trash can directly below for easy clean up -Two sinks and dishwashers for easy cleanup “A lot of relationships are built over food,” the homeowner told us. “This [kitchen] keeps our family close because we all love food. My kids sit in the kitchen all evening long every day – and I’m right there cooking. That’s life –to be together.” We also collaborated with the homeowners to remodel their primary bathroom, primary bedroom closet and an additional bathroom.

This kitchen was built in 1986 and was the standard oak plywood traditional style. The layout did not afford much space for moving things around, so a doorway was moved, and a few things shifted to allow us to expand the layout and make this kitchen much more functional. We were able to move the pantry location to the opposite side of the room and then slide the range and hood down the wall to get it out of the corner and center it on the wall to allow for more counter space. We then installed all new cabinets done in a shaker door in a polar white color. Pulling the cabinets away from the sink window and accenting the window with tile opened up and brightened that area as well as the whole kitchen. New angled power strips were installed to eliminate the wall outlets and create a beautiful uninterrupted backsplash that was illuminated by Task LED lighting. The backsplash was done in a sea glass mosaic. New Cambria quartz tops and a few functional accessories highlight this new space. Now these homeowners have the kitchen of their dreams.

Entertaining and bringing people together is what this family is all about. Birthdays involve amazing cakes like you see on those TV shows, and groups of 30 people or more. Their ideal kitchen needed to accommodate that level of baking and hosting, but also support the daily rhythms of life. Our collaborative design was guided by Vastu Shastra, an ancient architectural tradition that predates feng shui. Based on Vedic traditions that harmonize human behavior with natural forces in the world, Vastu Shanstra basically suggests how to inhabit a place in the best way possible. The objectives were: -Relocate the entire kitchen so the home’s heat source (oven) is in the southeast -Incorporate symmetry into the overall design -Create a large space for entertaining – open and airy with lots of light -Simultaneously separate but join cooking and gathering spaces, allowing the cook to have a cook-specific zone that is still a part of any gathering -Individual storage for small appliances – making them easier to use -Simplicity – the space should be easy to use and maintain Design challenges we solved for: -Incorporate three load bearing points of the house -Provide structural support that was not obvious -Reconfigure kitchen utilities to another part of the home -Maximize storage space Design solutions and mindful innovations became an exciting motivation that drove the project: -Double-horseshoe design features two symmetrical islands that seat 18 people comfortably -Downdraft ventilation behind rangetop allows unobstructed views -Overhead beams for structural support -Equip nearby dining room with locking bar and wine cabinet -Roll-out appliance shelves on back of cooking island are powered for easy use -Symmetrical fridge and freezer columns separated by oven -Cabinets along back of the cooking area for everyday items -Tall pantry cabinet has four drawers for paperwork -Spacious walk-in storage pantry has a counter with power outlets -Coffee station has a trash can directly below for easy clean up -Two sinks and dishwashers for easy cleanup “A lot of relationships are built over food,” the homeowner told us. “This [kitchen] keeps our family close because we all love food. My kids sit in the kitchen all evening long every day – and I’m right there cooking. That’s life –to be together.” We also collaborated with the homeowners to remodel their primary bathroom, primary bedroom closet and an additional bathroom.

This kitchen was built in 1986 and was the standard oak plywood traditional style. The layout did not afford much space for moving things around, so a doorway was moved, and a few things shifted to allow us to expand the layout and make this kitchen much more functional. We were able to move the pantry location to the opposite side of the room and then slide the range and hood down the wall to get it out of the corner and center it on the wall to allow for more counter space. We then installed all new cabinets done in a shaker door in a polar white color. Pulling the cabinets away from the sink window and accenting the window with tile opened up and brightened that area as well as the whole kitchen. New angled power strips were installed to eliminate the wall outlets and create a beautiful uninterrupted backsplash that was illuminated by Task LED lighting. The backsplash was done in a sea glass mosaic. New Cambria quartz tops and a few functional accessories highlight this new space. Now these homeowners have the kitchen of their dreams.

This kitchen was built in 1986 and was the standard oak plywood traditional style. The layout did not afford much space for moving things around, so a doorway was moved, and a few things shifted to allow us to expand the layout and make this kitchen much more functional. We were able to move the pantry location to the opposite side of the room and then slide the range and hood down the wall to get it out of the corner and center it on the wall to allow for more counter space. We then installed all new cabinets done in a shaker door in a polar white color. Pulling the cabinets away from the sink window and accenting the window with tile opened up and brightened that area as well as the whole kitchen. New angled power strips were installed to eliminate the wall outlets and create a beautiful uninterrupted backsplash that was illuminated by Task LED lighting. The backsplash was done in a sea glass mosaic. New Cambria quartz tops and a few functional accessories highlight this new space. Now these homeowners have the kitchen of their dreams.

Open concept kitchen with large eat in island done in white lacquer. The handleless flat panel door, modern kitchen cabinets, contemporary design, large island, in counter power station are just few characteristics of this beautiful kitchen. Stone countertop with reversed bevel edge. Lift up wall cabinets.

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

Design Craft Cabinetry, Madison door style, reversed raised panel. - Oak Stained Cabinets: Onyx - Maple White Painted cabinets: Divinity - Blanco Silgranit sink *Built in power strip in island drawer.

These walnut cabinets bring a rich warm glow to this kitchen. Indirect lighting above, cabinet interior lighting and under-cabinet lighting illuminate the space. Angled power strips tucked up under the upper cabinets are conveniently located but barely visible.

Our client had a classic kitchen that was in good condition, however she wanted to update it to give it a more updated look. It was a large kitchen with a good layout and the cabinets were all in great condition. Cabinet refacing was the best solution for this kitchen remodeling project. They went with the Lowland door in maple and done in dove white, while the island was done in a light American walnut. To enhance the view of the entire kitchen, we also made the island all one height. To finish the new look we also installed a new quartz countertop in Unique Arabescato, a tile backsplash and LED lighting was added under the cabinets and inside the cabinet with glass doors. The electrical outlets were also removed from the center of the backsplash and replaced by angle powers strips located under the cabinets, this makes the backsplash look totally free and can show off more.

Our client had a classic kitchen that was in good condition, however she wanted to update it to give it a more updated look. It was a large kitchen with a good layout and the cabinets were all in great condition. Cabinet refacing was the best solution for this kitchen remodeling project. They went with the Lowland door in maple and done in dove white, while the island was done in a light American walnut. To enhance the view of the entire kitchen, we also made the island all one height. To finish the new look we also installed a new quartz countertop in Unique Arabescato, a tile backsplash and LED lighting was added under the cabinets and inside the cabinet with glass doors. The electrical outlets were also removed from the center of the backsplash and replaced by angle powers strips located under the cabinets, this makes the backsplash look totally free and can show off more.

This kitchen was built in 1986 and was the standard oak plywood traditional style. The layout did not afford much space for moving things around, so a doorway was moved, and a few things shifted to allow us to expand the layout and make this kitchen much more functional. We were able to move the pantry location to the opposite side of the room and then slide the range and hood down the wall to get it out of the corner and center it on the wall to allow for more counter space. We then installed all new cabinets done in a shaker door in a polar white color. Pulling the cabinets away from the sink window and accenting the window with tile opened up and brightened that area as well as the whole kitchen. New angled power strips were installed to eliminate the wall outlets and create a beautiful uninterrupted backsplash that was illuminated by Task LED lighting. The backsplash was done in a sea glass mosaic. New Cambria quartz tops and a few functional accessories highlight this new space. Now these homeowners have the kitchen of their dreams.

Every detail of this cool gray transitional kitchen design in Yardley, PA combines to create a stunning space, packed with stylish and practical features. The Dura Supreme stacked Avery style kitchen cabinets are painted zinc with a shadow glaze to add depth to the finish. The upper cabinets have a mullion style door, and the island is in a contrasting dark finish with glass front cabinets on one side. This is beautifully accented by Top Knobs bar pulls and a Dekton by Cosentino Entzo countertop with 2" mitered edge and a double waterfall countertop on the island. The cabinetry includes ample storage accessories, such as a tray divider, spice drawer, roll outs, and pull out base cabinet. The backsplash is random size mosaic Alabastro tile with Schluter strips to cap the edges. A Blanco Precis Siligranit sink combines with a Brizo Smart Touch on the perimeter of the kitchen. The appliances include Wolf ovens and a Sub Zero refrigerator, as well as a Wolf range in the island, perfect for cooking while talking to guests or keeping an eye on the kids. Power outlets in the island and angled power strips under the wall cabinets are ideal for plugging in small appliances or charging electronics. This open plan kitchen design is a functional, efficient space, as well as a style icon in the center of this home.

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