A cozy balcony garden on a second floor apartment. A new living space created for all members of the family-including a 15 month old.
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It may be Winter but the party doesn’t stop for the Pontz boys. Check out our latest backyard koi pond build completed at the end of December. While it was mighty cold we pushed through and created another masterpiece. This winter pond build included installation of an Aquascape 8’x11′ ecosystem pond and removal of small existing pond . We also installed aquatic plants, and a fish cave. Due to the winter weather we are holding of on introducing the koi to their new home until the spring. The pond was finished off with a mulch bed around the perimeter and fine grading and seeding of damaged lawn from construction.

Six thousand square feet of 7-inch solid white oak, supplied and installed in a new-construction home in Chastain Park, then sanded and finished in place. Wide planks move more with seasonal humidity and show any dip in the subfloor, so we checked flatness across the whole footprint and acclimated the wood in the house before the first board went down. We site-finished instead of using prefinished boards so the open plan reads as one continuous surface, with no micro-bevel at every seam. The floor was sanded through three grits, stained Weathered Oak and sealed with a satin water-based finish: a warm, slightly gray tone that doesn't go cold.

Six thousand square feet of 7-inch solid white oak, supplied and installed in a new-construction home in Chastain Park, then sanded and finished in place. Wide planks move more with seasonal humidity and show any dip in the subfloor, so we checked flatness across the whole footprint and acclimated the wood in the house before the first board went down. We site-finished instead of using prefinished boards so the open plan reads as one continuous surface, with no micro-bevel at every seam. The floor was sanded through three grits, stained Weathered Oak and sealed with a satin water-based finish: a warm, slightly gray tone that doesn't go cold.

Six thousand square feet of 7-inch solid white oak, supplied and installed in a new-construction home in Chastain Park, then sanded and finished in place. Wide planks move more with seasonal humidity and show any dip in the subfloor, so we checked flatness across the whole footprint and acclimated the wood in the house before the first board went down. We site-finished instead of using prefinished boards so the open plan reads as one continuous surface, with no micro-bevel at every seam. The floor was sanded through three grits, stained Weathered Oak and sealed with a satin water-based finish: a warm, slightly gray tone that doesn't go cold.

It may be Winter but the party doesn’t stop for the Pontz boys. Check out our latest backyard koi pond build completed at the end of December. While it was mighty cold we pushed through and created another masterpiece. This winter pond build included installation of an Aquascape 8’x11′ ecosystem pond and removal of small existing pond . We also installed aquatic plants, and a fish cave. Due to the winter weather we are holding of on introducing the koi to their new home until the spring. The pond was finished off with a mulch bed around the perimeter and fine grading and seeding of damaged lawn from construction.

Six thousand square feet of 7-inch solid white oak, supplied and installed in a new-construction home in Chastain Park, then sanded and finished in place. Wide planks move more with seasonal humidity and show any dip in the subfloor, so we checked flatness across the whole footprint and acclimated the wood in the house before the first board went down. We site-finished instead of using prefinished boards so the open plan reads as one continuous surface, with no micro-bevel at every seam. The floor was sanded through three grits, stained Weathered Oak and sealed with a satin water-based finish: a warm, slightly gray tone that doesn't go cold.

Small mountain style galley light wood floor and beige floor eat-in kitchen photo in Manchester with a single-bowl sink, distressed cabinets, granite countertops, multicolored backsplash, stainless steel appliances, beige walls, raised-panel cabinets, stone tile backsplash and no island

Eat-in kitchen - large traditional galley dark wood floor and brown floor eat-in kitchen idea in Cincinnati with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, gray cabinets, granite countertops, multicolored backsplash, porcelain backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Imagine this on you're outdoor space! Customize these pieces to you're own style with the choice of Sunbrella outdoor fabrics. This All weather resin wicker is of the best quality and has been tested up to 3000 direct sunlight hours. With heavy gauge alluminum frames that will never rust! You will never have to sacrifice quality for style with ANY of our products.

The foyer is expansive as it is opens up to the top floor - check out the light - simply stunning! We needed a large fixture and this is perfect at 36" high finished in a weathered gray with silver metal detail. We found two pieces of driftwood and screwed them together - we just love the way they stand proud and contrast the shiplap!

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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

Thank you Josiah T for sharing photos of your built in shelves with accents using reclaimed barnwood from Front Range Timber. I love the door, the rustic accent wall behind your floating shelves and the dimensional wood you used for the chunky lower shelf. Great job! To see more images and other projects check out our blog: http://www.frontrangetimber.com/blog.html

Ivan Ottis Photographer Want to see more of this Kitchen and get a better understanding of the details check out the YouTube video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-GbkRgTzHEk

Wood Swinging Patio Door flanked by fully Venting Sidelights (Tradition Plus) are made of AuraLast pine for superior protection from water saturation. Energy efficient Low-E glass helps maintain comfort year-round.

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Living room - mid-sized rustic formal and open concept medium tone wood floor and brown floor living room idea with white walls, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace and no tv