Hunter Douglas Skyline® Gliding Window Panels Hunter Douglas Skyline® Gliding Window Panels with Wand Control Material: Lena Color: Aster Hunter Douglas Skyline® Gliding Window Panels with Cord-Cord System Operating Systems: Cord-Cord System Room: Kitchen Room Styles: Contemporary Available from Accent Window Fashions LLC Hunter Douglas Showcase Priority Dealer Hunter Douglas Certified Installer Hunter Douglas Certified Professional Dealer #Hunter_Douglas #Skyline #Gliding #Window_Panels #Cord_Cord_System #Kitchen #Kitchen_Ideas #Contemporary #Window_Shadings #Window_Treatments #HunterDouglas #Accent_Window_Fashions Copyright 2001-2013 Hunter Douglas, Inc. All rights reserved.

Hunter Douglas Reveal™ Aluminum Blinds with MagnaView™ with Standard Cordlock Hunter Douglas Reveal™ Aluminum Blinds with MagnaView™ and Standard Cordlock Material: Aluminum Color: Vintage Gold Brushed Operating Systems: Standard Cordlock Room: Bedroom Room Styles: Transitional, Contemporary Available from Accent Window Fashions LLC Hunter Douglas Showcase Priority Dealer Hunter Douglas Certified Installer Hunter Douglas Certified Professional Dealer #Hunter_Douglas #Reveal #Aluminum_Blinds #MagnaView #Cordlock #Transitional #Contemporary #Bedroom #Bedroom_Ideas #Window_Treatments #HunterDouglas #Accent_Window_Fashions Copyright 2001-2013 Hunter Douglas, Inc. All rights reserved.

Hunter Douglas Skyline® Gliding Window Panels Hunter Douglas Skyline® Gliding Window Panels with Wand Control Hunter Douglas Skyline® Gliding Window Panels with Wand Control Material: Lena Color: Aster Operating Systems: Wand Control Room: Kitchen Room Styles: Contemporary, Transitional Available from Accent Window Fashions LLC Hunter Douglas Showcase Priority Dealer Hunter Douglas Certified Installer Hunter Douglas Certified Professional Dealer #Hunter_Douglas #Skyline #Gliding #Window_Panels #Wand_Control #Kitchen #Contemporary #Transitional #Window_Shadings #Window_Treatments #HunterDouglas #Accent_Window_Fashions Copyright 2001-2013 Hunter Douglas, Inc. All rights reserved.

The library window wall: five Chablais fixed picture windows with operating tilt-and-turn hoppers above frame a panoramic view of the snow-covered birch forest. Clear-finished Larch frames let the wood grain become part of the architectural composition. Built-in bookshelves below complete the reading-room atmosphere.

Hunter Douglas European Style Window Treatments and Draperies Hunter Douglas Skyline® Gliding Window Panels Hunter Douglas Skyline® Gliding Window Panels with Wand Control Material: Sheer Linen Color: Butterscotch Operating Systems: Wand Room: Living Room Room Styles: European Available from Accent Window Fashions LLC Hunter Douglas Showcase Priority Dealer Hunter Douglas Certified Installer Hunter Douglas Certified Professional Dealer #Hunter_Douglas #Skyline #Gliding #Window_Panels #Wand_Control #Living_Room #European #Window_Shadings #Window_Treatments #HunterDouglas #Accent_Window_Fashions Copyright 2001-2013 Hunter Douglas, Inc. All rights reserved.

Detail View of six windows spanning approximately 14' across, and are 6' tall. The design inspiration was taken from the nearby vineyards that surround the clients property. The left and right windows are operable; all are contained in an I.G.U. (Insulated Glass Unit), required here for code since it adjoins a tub. The other advantage to these 1" thick windows is excellent sound proofing and ease of maintenance. The art-glass is encapsulated between two pieces of tempered glass. Photo: Mark Levy Studio

Benjamin Hill Photography
Inspiration for a contemporary courtyard lap pool remodel in Houston

Hunter Douglas Vignette® Traditional™ Modern Roman Shades with EasyRise™ Cord Loop Operating Systems: EasyRise Cord Loop Room: Loft Room Styles: Contemporary, Casual Available from Accent Window Fashions LLC Hunter Douglas Showcase Priority Dealer Hunter Douglas Certified Installer Hunter Douglas Certified Professional Dealer #Hunter_Douglas #Vignette #Traditional #Modern #Roman_Shades #EasyRise #Cord_Loop #Loft #Contemporary #Casual #Window_Fashions #Window_Shadings #Window_Treatments #HunterDouglas #Accent_Window_Fashions Copyright 2001-2013 Hunter Douglas, Inc. All rights reserved.

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

The sunken section of the Living Room holds a media system with flat screen monitor concealed in the custom built cabinet. The window seat was designed by the Architect and it is kept warm during winter months by the heating system that it conceals. Recessed window shades are concealed above all the windows and operate at the push of a button.

Enclosed dining room - mid-sized contemporary concrete floor and gray floor enclosed dining room idea in New York with white walls and no fireplace

Hunter Douglas Eclectic Window Treatments and Draperies Hunter Douglas Nantucket™ Window Shadings with UltraGlide® Hunter Douglas Nantucket™ Window Shadings with UltraGlide® Fabric: Sunscreen Privacy Shadings Color: Black Pebble Operating Systems: UltraGlide Room: Living Room Room Styles: Contemporary, Eclectic Available from Accent Window Fashions LLC Hunter Douglas Showcase Priority Dealer Hunter Douglas Certified Installer Hunter Douglas Certified Professional Dealer #Hunter_Douglas #Nantucket #Window_Shadings #UltraGlide #Living_Room #Contemporary #Eclectic #Window_Treatments #HunterDouglas #Accent_Window_Fashions Copyright 2001-2013 Hunter Douglas, Inc. All rights reserved.

The opening to the left of the server leads to the Kitchen. Photo by Glen Grayson, AIA
Example of an arts and crafts medium tone wood floor dining room design in New York with beige walls

Complemented by various dark accents around the room, these Milgard Ultra Series windows in color, "Black Bean," are the focal point of this elegant farmhouse kitchen. Placed above the sink, these fiberglass windows provide for an abundant source of natural light. Operable windows in the kitchen, such as the single-hung windows featured here, are a great addition as kitchens can often be in need of increased ventilation.

This roomy, modern kitchen boasts clean lines and white spaces complemented with splashes of color.
Kitchen - contemporary galley gray floor kitchen idea in Salt Lake City with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, blue backsplash and an island

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary open concept dark wood floor living room remodel in Cincinnati with white walls, a hanging fireplace and a metal fireplace

The W7 series of windows and doors were selected in this project both for the high performance of the products, the beauty of natural wood interiors, and the durability of aluminum-clad exteriors. The stunning clear-stained pine windows make use of concealed hinges, which not only deliver a clean aesthetic but provide continuous gaskets around the sash helping to create a better seal against the weather outside. The robust hardware is paired with stainless steel premium handles to ensure smooth operation and timeless style for years to come.

Transitional dark wood floor and brown floor bedroom photo in Los Angeles with gray walls

Hunter Douglas Vignette® Traditional™ Modern Roman Shades with UltraGlide® Hunter Douglas Vignette® Traditional Shades with UltraGlide® Fabric: India Silk Color: Curry Operating Systems: UltraGlide or Specialty Shapes or PowerRise 2.1 with Platinum Technology Room: Living Room Room Styles: Casual, Contemporary Available from Accent Window Fashions LLC Hunter Douglas Showcase Priority Dealer Hunter Douglas Certified Installer Hunter Douglas Certified Professional Dealer #Hunter_Douglas #Vignette #Traditional #Modern #Roman_Shades #UltraGlide #Specialty_Shapes #PowerRise #Platinum #Technology #Living_Room #Casual #Contemporary #Window_Fashions #Window_Shadings #Window_Treatments #HunterDouglas #Accent_Window_Fashions Copyright 2001-2013 Hunter Douglas, Inc. All rights reserved.