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Living room - transitional formal and open concept living room idea in Miami with white walls, a ribbon fireplace, a tile fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

Inspiration for a mediterranean formal and open concept light wood floor and beige floor living room remodel in San Francisco with white walls, a standard fireplace and a stone fireplace

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

Donna Dotan Photography
Inspiration for a timeless wooden l-shaped staircase remodel in New York with wooden risers

For the design of this beautiful home, our St. Pete studio used a variety of wallpapers in beautiful prints and patterns to create a modern, stylish, and sophisticated space. Thoughtful artworks adorn these walls providing curious points of interest throughout the home. Each area has a unique lighting piece adding a touch of classy elegance. In the bathroom, we added a pale green palette to create an airy, spa-like vibe. We also designed a stylish home office with a bright blue chair, plenty of storage space, and a beautiful, spacious work desk. Pamela Harvey Interiors offers interior design services in St. Petersburg and Tampa, and throughout Florida's Suncoast area, from Tarpon Springs to Naples, including Bradenton, Lakewood Ranch, and Sarasota.

Tatum Brown Custom Homes {Architect: Stocker Hoesterey Montenegro} {Designer: Morgan Farrow Interiors} {Photography: Nathan Schroder}
Living room - contemporary formal light wood floor living room idea in Dallas with gray walls

Dramatic and organic entrance way. The exotic round center table stands out against the light Travertine Floors. It is simple and elegant. The colorful artwork adds a spark of texture and color to the room. The Ebony wood trim frames the entrance way and creates architectural interest. entrance to the room

Richard Leo Johnson/Atlantic Archives, Inc.
Elegant girl kids' room photo in Atlanta with blue walls

Kitchen - contemporary kitchen idea in Boston

Dramatic lighting, solid wood beams, and lots of wood detailing add charm to this 1950's renovated house. © Holly Lepere
Large tuscan enclosed dark wood floor living room library photo in Santa Barbara with a standard fireplace, white walls and a stone fireplace

Transitional gender-neutral nursery photo in Los Angeles with beige walls

Paul Markert, Markert Photo, Inc.
Inspiration for a small timeless backyard brick patio remodel in Minneapolis with a fire pit and a roof extension

Two oversized black and white figure drawings make a bold statement without being ostentatious in the dining area. A round glass table is selected for better circulation space around the petite area and for a lighter visual presence. A simple crystal and white drum shade chandelier hangs above. Keeping it white and light allows for a presence without competing with the art.

Douglas Johnson Photography
Beach style gender-neutral carpeted kids' study room photo in San Francisco with gray walls

Living room - large contemporary open concept living room idea in Other with white walls, a standard fireplace and no tv

Photography by Michael J. Lee
Example of a mid-sized transitional master dark wood floor bedroom design in Boston with blue walls, a standard fireplace and a stone fireplace

Designer: Laura Hoffman | Photographer: Sarah Utech
Inspiration for a mid-sized timeless wooden curved mixed material railing staircase remodel in Milwaukee with wooden risers

This sleek pedestal base is small enough to go in any dining room and combines comfy tufted dining chairs and ribbed sideboard from Bernhardt.
Example of a transitional dining room design in Baltimore