This is an example of a large mediterranean master bathroom in Boston with white cabinets, a one-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, yellow walls, terra-cotta floors, a drop-in sink, tile benchtops, red floor and an open shower.

This is an example of a large scandinavian master bathroom in Toronto with a drop-in tub, a curbless shower, a wall-mount toilet, green tile, subway tile, white walls, ceramic floors, a wall-mount sink, grey floor and an open shower.

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

This is an example of a traditional bathroom in Boston with an open shower, gray tile, subway tile, an open shower and grey floor.

Design ideas for a small contemporary bathroom in Sydney with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an open shower, a wall-mount toilet, white tile, subway tile, an open shower, ceramic floors and black floor.

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Inspiration for a large tropical bathroom in Other with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an open shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, black walls, mosaic tile floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, black floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a single vanity, a built-in vanity and wallpaper.

Large country master bathroom in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, white walls, marble floors, a drop-in sink, marble benchtops, white floor, an open shower and white benchtops.

The Fairfield Model features a 3-story design with over 4700 square feet of living area with 5 bedrooms, 4 baths, 1 half bath and a functional 2-car garage. Artfully styled in sleek transitional elegance throughout, offering a bright kitchen with professional grade appliances, stunning trim details throughout andowners bedroom with a luxury bath.features an additional bedroom, full bath and wetbar.

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Photo of a mid-sized industrial 3/4 bathroom in Milan with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, white tile, subway tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, grey floor, an open shower, white benchtops, an alcove shower and a vessel sink.

Design ideas for a traditional bathroom in New York with an alcove shower, white tile, subway tile, black walls, a pedestal sink, grey floor and an open shower.

Tucked into the Claremont Canyon, this early modern home was completely remodeled. The update maximized the beautiful views of the San Francisco Bay and surrounding wildlife. Many unique details were added to make this house a home. This project was featured on the 2015 AIA East Bay Home Tour. Kuth | Ranieri Architects Matthew Millman Photography

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This is an example of a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Philadelphia with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, an undermount tub, a corner shower, white tile, subway tile, white walls, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, white floor and an open shower.

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional 3/4 bathroom in Other with white tile, subway tile, beige walls, ceramic floors, a pedestal sink, white floor, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo and an open shower.

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Inspiration for a contemporary master bathroom in London with a freestanding tub, an open shower, subway tile, a wall-mount sink and an open shower.

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Photo of a large contemporary master bathroom in Phoenix with a vessel sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a japanese tub, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, green tile, subway tile, beige walls, porcelain floors, engineered quartz benchtops, beige floor, an open shower and white benchtops.

The new bathroom boasts an expansive open wet room with dual shower heads and a built-in spa tub, providing a serene space for relaxation bathed in natural light from multiple sources. A private toilet room, generous storage options, and a custom 2-person vanity area complete this tranquil retreat.

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Inspiration for a large country master bathroom in Portland with shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, a freestanding tub, a curbless shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, white walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, grey floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Design ideas for a mid-sized country master bathroom in Cincinnati with grey cabinets, a claw-foot tub, a curbless shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, grey walls, ceramic floors, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a laundry, a single vanity, a built-in vanity and recessed-panel cabinets.

Modern, updated guest bath with industrial accents. Linear bronze penny tile pairs beautifully will antiqued taupe subway tile for a contemporary look, while the brown, black and white encaustic floor tile adds an eclectic flair. A classic black marble topped vanity and industrial shelving complete this one-of-a-kind space, ready to welcome any guest.