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Article: It's their "do-everything" room.
- Article from:
- Sunset
- Article date:
- September 1, 1991
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"It's a do-everything room," say the owners of an 18- by 30-foot addition that serves as a home office, guest room, library, family room, workshop, storage shed, and occasional indoor basketball court. Although the room plays many different roles, they're not apparent at first glance. What does catch the eye is the room's spaciousness, built-in features, sense of privacy from the neighbors, and balanced daylight.
Space and budget limitations were major factors in determining the project's scope. Space was limited by the site--formerly the location of a separate two-car garage. A hall connects the new 13-foot-high room to the rest of the house. (Since covered ...
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