Bernard Andre Photography
Large trendy porcelain tile eat-in kitchen photo in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white appliances, an island, quartz countertops, red backsplash and glass sheet backsplash

Large trendy dark wood floor home office photo in Mumbai

Bathroom - mid-sized transitional 3/4 brown tile and porcelain tile porcelain tile bathroom idea in Los Angeles with furniture-like cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a one-piece toilet, white walls, a vessel sink and glass countertops

Michael Jacobs photography
Kitchen - traditional medium tone wood floor kitchen idea in St Louis with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, beige backsplash, paneled appliances and an island

Example of a small beach style l-shaped light wood floor, beige floor and exposed beam eat-in kitchen design in Boston with a farmhouse sink, open cabinets, white cabinets, quartz countertops, green backsplash, porcelain backsplash, paneled appliances, an island and white countertops

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

Tuscan bathroom photo in San Diego

Laura Wrede
Eat-in kitchen - mid-sized traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen idea in San Francisco with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite countertops, ceramic backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Mid-sized minimalist medium tone wood floor and brown floor kitchen/dining room combo photo in Los Angeles with gray walls

Inspiration for a large transitional l-shaped porcelain tile and gray floor enclosed kitchen remodel in Toronto with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, an island, a double-bowl sink and gray backsplash

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Kitchen - large contemporary l-shaped medium tone wood floor kitchen idea in New York with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, glass sheet backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Bryan Chavez Photography
Inspiration for a coastal l-shaped dark wood floor eat-in kitchen remodel in Richmond with a double-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Chipper Hatter
Transitional freestanding bathtub photo in DC Metro with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, gray walls and an undermount sink

The true farmhouse kitchen. Mixing bold traditional colours, natural elements, shiplap and wooden beamed ceiling details, all make for the perfectly crafted farmhouse. Layering in a traditional farm house sink, and an industrial inspired metal hood fan adds charm and a curated feel to this traditional space. No compromise spared with storage, function or innovation.

Michael Hoffman Made Bright Photography
Large transitional home design photo in New York

We love the contemporary aesthetic inside this New England colonial home. White semi-gloss cabinetry is balanced with natural rift cut white oak. Large full-view windows frame the artistic sculptural hood. This sleek kitchen features a Miele induction cooktop, a white gloss Miele wall oven & speed oven, and 48” Sub-Zero refrigerator freezer. Seating for 4 at island adds a pop of color and plenty of room for family.

The center island is sheathed in the same material as the upper cabinets. The calmer colors allow the bold orange to pop but not overwhelm the space.

Jessie Preza Photography
Home gym - contemporary brown floor home gym idea in Jacksonville with white walls

TEAM Architect: LDa Architecture & Interiors Builder: Michael Handrahan Remodeling, Inc. Photographer: Sean Litchfield Photography
Example of a large transitional l-shaped dark wood floor open concept kitchen design in Boston with an undermount sink, gray cabinets, quartz countertops, gray backsplash, ceramic backsplash and stainless steel appliances